Helen’s Bar B Q

About

Barbeque

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 1016 N Washington Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012

Phone: (731) 779-3255

Business info

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    Health Score
    95 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
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    Good For
    Lunch
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    No
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    Ambience
    Divey
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
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    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Gender Neutral Restrooms
    Yes

Reviews

  • Martha J.

    star star star star star 28 July 2026

    Delicious everything and great ladies behind the counter. Can't go wrong with a pulled pork sandwich with slaw and hot bbq sauce.

  • Patrick C.

    star star star star star 15 July 2026

    Miss Helen made our whole day in our trip from Virginia down to Ole Miss. I had the barbecue and bologna sandwich and the rest of the crew had pulled pork and ribs. They use wood which makes a big difference in the smoking. This isn't a fire but their smoke shack.

  • Nora D.

    star star star star star 15 July 2026

    Helen's is different than your typical Memphis BBQ. It's homestyle like something you would find at the best church BBQ. The menu is very simple but every meat and side is obviously made with love.

    I've tried everything on the menu. I really enjoyed ribs, pulled pork, polish sausage, coleslaw and baked beans. I highly recommend the pulled pork. It is some of the best I've ever had.

    Helen is very friendly and so are the other people that work there. I don't think they have ever met a stranger.  

    Worth the drive from Memphis.

  • G.D. S.

    star star star star star_border 15 July 2026

    Caught this place on the food network and since I was passing through, I decided to give it a spin. Excellent BBQ and can match up with any other joint anywhere.

  • Andy W.

    star star star star star 11 July 2026

    Who could have guessed that this shack (a real bbq joint) would have some of the best Q I've ever tasted!

    For over 23 years Helen has been a one woman show. Her husband may show up at 6:30 to start the hickory and oak fire, but after that's it's all her.

    The quality and taste of everything is why she's been written up in Southern Living, and been invited to San Francisco,  New York, and Switzerland to show how she does it.

    We had ribs, pulled pork, sausage, and (believe it or not) smoked bologna.  No food reviews here. Just trust me that it's all good!

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