Beer & Barbecue: Henry's SmokeHouse

Today was the first of many Thinking Drinking Man Barbecue Tours. We are trying to keep our travel time to within an hour, and Henry’s Smokehouse in Greenville, SC was only 45 minutes away. They have three locations, and we ended up at the their Woodruff road restaurant. Despite being located in a shopping center, the inside was put together really well and gave you the southern barbecue feel. All the furniture was oak, as was the cashier's counter and backdrop. There were also plenty of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Elvis posters lining the walls, adding to the atmosphere. They carry all the traditional barbecue favorites, and I went with the pulled pork plate that came complete with beans, slaw, and bread. I got a sweet tea to drink, sadly they do not offer any beer, and after taxes, my meal came to 8.05, very reasonable. The pulled pork was good. It had a strong smoky flavor to it and it came out really moist, and with a little of their homemade red sauce, it gave it a real good kick. The beans were also really good. After a few bites, I was really craving a Budweiser or Shiner Bock. A real good, heavy American beer would go really well with the pulled pork. The bread was just like any normal white bread, but the slaw on the other hand was mediocre at best. I would suggest substituting it for something else on the menu. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give Henry’s Smokehouse a 6.5. It was good food, worth the price, but did not blow me away. Despite the fact that they did not serve beer, it is located next to a liquor store, which partly makes up for it!

Check them out at:
http://www.henryssmokehouse.com/