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BlackBear BBQ Blacktown
11/27 Forge St, Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia
Find BlackBear BBQ Blacktown
11/27 Forge St, Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia
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Book NowAbout 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.
What's On at BlackBear BBQ Blacktown
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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
Before you head over
Practical tips on parking, ordering, and timing your trip to Blacktown's industrial smokehouse.
Plan for Street Parking
BlackBear BBQ is situated among industrial factories on Forge Street where customer parking is restricted to on-street spots. Arrive early or time your trip around peak trade to secure a space.
Order Sampler Boxes to Share
First-time visitors and groups looking to sample brisket, ribs, and hot links should opt for the Hungry Bear box or Hangry Bear platter, and ask staff to box up any generous leftovers to take home.
Check Open Hours in Advance
Before heading out, double-check daily operating hours, as hours can vary across breakfast and lunch service in the industrial estate.
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