Bob Sykes Bar B Q

06/10/2026

Thirsty? We’ve got you covered. Ask about our souvenir cups and savings. Cheers!

06/10/2026

Every day feels like National Iced Tea Day here at Bob Sykes Bar B Q. Our tea is brewed fresh daily and served ice-cold and sweet the Southern way. How do you like yours? Sweet or unsweet? 🍋

06/09/2026

Van Sykes was honored to serve as a special guest panelist at the , with sharing stories about barbecue history, the values that helped build our country 250 years ago, and the importance of carrying on traditions from one generation to the next. 🔥🇺🇸🐷

06/09/2026

🔥🎉 Give Dad what he really wants for Father’s Day…the taste of Bob Sykes Bar B Q! A gift Dad is sure to love. Bob Sykes Bar B Q gift cards are available at the restaurant or can be purchased online! https://302p66026528690.s4shops.com/giftcard.html

06/08/2026

Our famous Bob Sykes Bar B Q Sauce has been made from a family recipe and served with love for 69 years! There are so many delicious ways to enjoy it. What’s your favorite way to use Bob Sykes Bar B Q Sauce? Shop online, grab a bottle at Bob Sykes Bar B Q or pick up a bottle at your local grocery store. If you don’t see it on the shelf, ask for it! https://bobsykes.com/

06/05/2026

Thank you to ABC 33/40 for inviting Van Sykes to participate in a special guest panel at American Village to share stories about our food history on how our country was built 250 years ago and share the story of Bob Sykes Bar B Q and the role food has played in bringing people together across generations. 🇺🇸🔥🐷

It was an honor to discuss the traditions, values, and entrepreneurial spirit that helped shape America and continue to influence family businesses and communities today.

Stay tuned for the full segment and a look back at the rich history that connects our past to the present! 🇺🇸🔥🍖

06/05/2026

Thank you to ABC 33/40 for inviting Van Sykes to participate in a special guest panel at the American Village, sharing stories about how our country was built 250 years ago on values that inspired entrepreneurship, strengthened communities, and created opportunities for generations to come.

Van had the opportunity to discuss how those same values continue to shape family businesses and communities today—just like Bob Sykes Bar B Q in Bessemer, Alabama. From hard work and perseverance to serving others, these principles remain at the heart of what brings people together.

Stay tuned for the full segment, but here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect! 🇺🇸🔥❤️

05/28/2026

THANK YOU for your feedback and support!
We read every review and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your kind words mean so much to our team, and we look forward to continuing to earn your 5-star reviews with every visit! 🔥

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05/28/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Van Sykes — King of the Bob Sykes Bar B Q pit! 🔥👑❤️

A big thank you to our amazing pit crew for hosting a special pop-up birthday celebration today before opening the restaurant. We appreciate all the hard work, dedication, and family spirit that keeps the fire burning every day at Bob Sykes Bar B Q!

And yes… they even made the King wear the royal costume! 😂👑🔥