Hickory's Smokehouse Rhos-on-Sea

You head down Llandudno Road towards the seafront and find yourself in front of a place that actually takes its smoke seriously. The whole operation smells like a proper smokehouse should: deep, meaty, and unapologetic. Inside, it's all exposed brick and industrial vibes, the kind of place that doesn't apologize for being casual but somehow still feels special. The menu reads like a love letter to American barbecue—we're talking slow-smoked brisket, ribs that make you question every other rib you've had, and sides like mac and cheese that aren't just afterthoughts. It's the sort of restaurant that's pulled locals away from their usual haunts and actually stayed on their regular rotation.