Nestled in the vibrant Gulch, Peg Leg Porker serves up tantalizing dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork alongside an impressive selection of local beers, all while maintaining a laid-back, family-friendly vibe—perfect for indulging in Southern BBQ bliss.
"Peg Leg Porker, run by pitmaster Carey Bringle, offers Memphis-style barbecue, with pork ribs smoked for three to four hours before applying a proprietary dry rub. They also serve brown sugar and bacon baked beans, mac and cheese, and deep-fried pies topped with vanilla ice cream." - Jon Gugala
"If you’re looking to get away from the touristy crowds near Broadway, the Gulch is … not the place to do it (you can thank a certain winged mural for that). Still, it's worth checking out Peg Leg Porker for some of that pulled pork. It’s really a thing of beauty, especially if you order the tender protein as a sandwich, slathered with creamy slaw. It’s also worth trying their yardbird chicken, with its smoky and sweet seasoning, that strikes a satisfying balance between the crispy skin and tender meat. The smoked green beans, mac and cheese, and barbecue beans are the best sides here—just be sure to wrap your meal up with some of Peg Leg’s thick and creamy banana pudding for dessert. " - jackie gutierrez jones 2
"If you’re looking to get away from the touristy crowds near Broadway, the Gulch is… not the place to do it (you can thank a certain winged mural for that). Still, it's worth checking out Peg Leg Porker for some of that pulled pork. It’s really a thing of beauty, especially if you order the tender protein as a sandwich, slathered with creamy slaw. It’s also worth trying their yardbird chicken, with its smoky and sweet seasoning, that strikes a satisfying balance between the crispy skin and tender meat. The smoked green beans, mac and cheese, and barbecue beans are the best sides here—just be sure to wrap your meal up with some of Peg Leg’s thick and creamy banana pudding for dessert." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"A longtime veteran of the competitive barbecue cooking circuit, West Tennessee pitmaster Carey Bringle opened Peg Leg Porker BBQ in the Gulch in 2013. This watering hole serves up some of the best wings and pulled pork around, and Eater named the dry ribs here one of the country’s 23 essential barbecue dishes in 2016. You’ll find more meaty goodness from the same team at Bringle’s Smoking Oasis in the Nations and Pig Star in Concourse B at the Nashville International Airport (BNA)." - Eater Staff, Delia Jo Ramsey
"You don’t need to be a barbecue aficionado to understand that Peg Leg Porker is down-right delicious, but if you appreciate the art of barbecue, you’ll admire pitmaster Carey Bringle’s dedication to the craft. Either way, you will be left licking your fingers and asking for another rack of dry-rub ribs. If you are going back for seconds, order the pulled pork sandwich." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones, Eater Staff
