Aviator SmokeHouse

Anchoring downtown Fuquay-Varina’s Aviator campus, Aviator SmokeHouse is the full-service barbecue outpost of Aviator Brewing Company. Lunchtime through late evening, the kitchen smokes North Carolina pork shoulders and St. Louis-style ribs in-house and plates them with seasonal vegetables sourced locally, staying true to the brand’s farm-to-table ethos.

Guests can start with snacks like the Bavarian pretzel with beer queso or brisket-stuffed eggrolls before diving into pulled pork platters, saucy wings, or the brisket plate with classic Southern sides. House-made sauces range from smoky to the ghost pepper-laced MocoLoco, and Aviator’s tap lineup keeps pint glasses filled with brewery favorites to match the slow-cooked meats.

The convivial dining room is supported by an attached event space for private functions, complete with its own bar service, while everyday diners enjoy table service, a full bar pouring Aviator beers, wine, and spirits, and takeout-friendly packaging. With catering available and the tap house just across the street for an encore round, Aviator SmokeHouse offers a one-stop hub for barbecue cravings in Fuquay-Varina.