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RestaurantsHard Eight BBQ

Hard Eight BBQ

9 reviewsClosed10:30am - 9pm
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📍5300 State Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056, US
📞(972) 625-8888
🌐hardeightbbq.com/locations.html
Business Hours
Monday
10:30am - 9pm
Tuesday
10:30am - 9pm
Wednesday
10:30am - 9pm
Thursday
10:30am - 9pm
Friday
10:30am - 10pm
Saturday
10:30am - 10pm
Sunday
10:30am - 9pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

Hard Eight BBQ
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📍5300 State Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056, US
📞(972) 625-8888
🌐hardeightbbq.com/locations.html
Business Hours
Monday
10:30am - 9pm
Tuesday
10:30am - 9pm
Wednesday
10:30am - 9pm
Thursday
10:30am - 9pm
Friday
10:30am - 10pm
Saturday
10:30am - 10pm
Sunday
10:30am - 9pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Hard Eight BBQ in The Colony, TX is an authentic Texas-style barbecue joint where the Pit Master serves your food straight from the pit. The smoky aroma reaches you well before you walk in the door, and the generous portions live up to the anticipation. Guests choose their own cuts of slow-smoked meats and pair them with sides and desserts for a customizable, hands-on dining experience. The space is casual and lively, with a full bar and TV screens that make it a natural fit for families, groups, and sports fans alike.

Highlights

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Pit-fresh BBQThe Pit Master serves your food directly from the pit, Texas style.
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Slow-smoked brisketThe slow-smoked brisket is a crowd favorite that keeps regulars coming back.
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Build your own plateChoose your meats, sides, and desserts to create your own custom spread.
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Full bar on siteA full bar with local Texas beers pairs naturally with the smoky BBQ spread.

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