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BlackBear BBQ Blacktown

11/27 Forge St, Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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11/27 Forge St, Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia

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+61 2 9672 3353
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About BlackBear BBQ Blacktown

Tucked amid Forge Street factories, BlackBear BBQ brings wood-smoked Texas meat craft to Western Sydney. No dining-room fuss here—just outdoor picnic tables and trays loaded with slow-cooked brisket, crisp-rubbed pork ribs, and smoky jalapeño cheese hot links. The Hungry Bear Box keeps group lunches simple, backed by cornbread and BBQ beans simmered with burnt ends.

  • Hungry Bear platters: Generous samplers bundle slow-cooked beef brisket, pork belly, ribs, and jalapeño cheese links with cornbread.
  • Industrial yard setup: Factory-front picnic benches offer relaxed outdoor seating for quick workday lunches and communal feasts.
  • Smoker masterclasses: Hands-on pitmaster workshops teach smoker techniques and fire management right on site.
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Why Choose BlackBear BBQ Blacktown

Authentic Texas-style smoked meats, generous communal platters, and fast midday service in Blacktown's industrial heart.

  • Authentic Texas-Style Smoked Meats

    Slow wood-smoked pork ribs and beef brisket deliver melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and robust smoky flavours.

    The brisket was juicy, packed with flavour, and melt-in-your-mouth tender.

    John F

  • Juicy Rendered Brisket and Links

    Beef brisket with beautifully rendered fat is paired with savoury, juicy jalapeño cheese hot links and crispy seasoned chips.

    The brisket is nice, juicy and flavourful.

    Bill Wang

  • Multi-Meat Sharing Platters

    Generous multi-meat platters combining brisket, pork belly, ribs, and jalapeño cheese hot links are built for communal sharing at factory-front picnic tables.

    perfect for dissecting together at one of the picnic tables out front.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Crowd-Pleasing Group Catering

    On-time, reliable group catering delivers crowd-pleasing assortments of brisket, pork belly, and chicken drumsticks for corporate events.

    the food was universally beloved!

    Jamie Cashman

  • Relaxed Industrial Estate Picnic Vibe

    Tucked into the Blacktown industrial zone, the venue offers a peaceful, sunny outdoor setting to relax over burgers and barbecue.

    The outside was very comfortable with the sun shinning.

    Hing Kan

  • Fast Midday Lunch Stops

    Prompt counter ordering and swift kitchen turnaround make it an ideal, hassle-free midday lunch break during a busy workday.

    I went there during lunch and the service was extremely quick.

    Mo

Authentic Texas-style slow-smoked meats and signature sampler boxes

  • Beef brisket

    The brisket is nice, juicy and flavourful. The fat is nicely rendered and adds a lot of flavour.

    Bill Wang

  • Hungry bear box

    i told them i wanted a good tasting of their selection and they told me to get the hungry bear box, a perfect recommendation!

    Sarah Liu

  • Pork ribs

    The pork ribs were perfectly cooked—fall-off-the-bone tender yet still had enough structure to keep every bite satisfying.

    John F

  • Jalapeno cheese sausage

    The jalapeno cheese sausage has good flavour and is juicy.

    Bill Wang

Other favorites

Classic pitmaster sides, loaded specialties, and smoker masterclasses

  • BBQ beans with a few burnt ends

    BBQ beans with a few burnt ends on top. These were inhaled.

    Bernard Gresser

  • Golden cornbread

    Golden cornbread, tangy fresh coleslaw, luridly orange mac’n’cheese are all good sides.

    Jackie McMillan

  • Loaded brisket fries

    after taking a bite of their loaded brisket fries, it was worth every dollar.

    T Cruz

  • Barbeque classes

    They also do barbeque classes if you happen to have bought a smoker you’re not yet great at using…

    Jackie McMillan

Frequently Asked Questions

What should you order to sample a bit of everything?

Reviewers recommend combo options like the Hungry Bear Box or the Hangry Bear Platter for two, which feature wood-smoked brisket, pork belly, ribs, hot links, and sides such as cornbread, coleslaw, and mac and cheese.

Where can you park when visiting?

Visitors note that parking can be limited during busy periods in the surrounding industrial area, with street parking available along Forge Street.

Is there outdoor seating available?

The venue features outdoor seating with picnic tables out front under shade trees, making it comfortable for casual dining and sharing platters.

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