BBQ Smokehouse in Ripley, Derbyshire.
Serious Smoke.
Proper BBQ.
Slow-cooked meats, bold flavours.
and a GREAT time every time.
Serving Ripley & Derbyshire
Walk-ins welcome • Bookings recommended
Welcome to Mary Lou’s
Real Smokehouse BBQ. Done Properly.
We don’t cut corners at Mary Lou’s.
Our meats are slow-cooked low and slow, packed with flavour, and served up the way proper BBQ should be.
From tender brisket to fall-off-the-bone ribs, everything we do is about big taste, good times, and no nonsense.
Whether you're here for a laid-back meal, drinks with friends, or a proper feast, Mary Lou’s is all about great food and even better company.
Slow-Cooked Meats
Authentic Smokehouse Flavour
Craft Beers & Good Times
Meet Mary Lou
The Heart Behind the Smoke
Mary Lou’s isn’t just about great BBQ — it’s about doing things properly.
From slow-smoked meats to good times with great company, everything here is built on tradition, flavour, and a love for proper food done right.
With Woody by her side, Mary Lou brings a little personality to every plate — and a whole lot of character to the experience.
"No shortcuts.
Just proper BBQ." — Mary Lou
From Smokehouse Feasts to Late-Night Beats
By Day – Proper Smokehouse BBQ
Slow-smoked meats, stacked trays, and flavour that speaks for itself.
From family lunches to laid-back dinners, Mary Lou’s serves up bold BBQ done right.
Low & slow smoked meats
Family-friendly atmosphere
Big portions, big flavour
By Night – Ripley’s Rowdiest Country Bar
When the lights go down, the energy turns up.
Live music, karaoke chaos, and cocktails that don’t mess about.
Live music & events
Cocktails & late nights
Party atmosphere
What We’re Known For
Pitmaster’s Slow & Tender Brisket
Slow-cooked for 18 hours until perfectly tender, with a rich bark and deep smoky flavour that melts in your mouth.
Smoked Bacon & Cheese Smash
Juicy beef, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a soft toasted bun — messy in the best way.
fILTHY Fries or Tots
Crispy golden fries or tots piled high with melted cheese, smoky toppings, and a hit of sauce for that proper indulgent finish.
