SoulBelly BBQ

SoulBelly BBQ brings legit smokehouse flavor to the Arts District with brisket that's actually smoked properly and happy hour pricing that makes day drinking with BBQ a financially responsible decision. This is Texas-style barbecue in Vegas done by people who give a shit, and the happy hour gives you an excuse to eat smoked meats at 3pm on a Tuesday.

The Happy Hour Deal

Tuesday through Friday from 2-5pm gets you $6 beer and $10 cocktails. The beer selection includes local craft options and Texas imports that fit the BBQ theme. The cocktails are bourbon-forward, as they should be when you're eating smoked meat. The pricing's reasonable for Arts District and pairs perfectly with the food.

The BBQ Situation

SoulBelly does Texas-style BBQ the right way—brisket smoked low and slow, ribs with proper bark, sausage that snaps. The meat's legit, not some casino buffet sad situation. During happy hour, you can order from the regular menu, and pairing $6 beer with brisket is one of life's simple pleasures. The portions are Texas-sized, meaning you'll have leftovers or need a nap.

The Bourbon & BBQ Pairing

The $10 cocktails lean heavily bourbon because that's what you drink with BBQ if you have any sense. Old fashioneds, whiskey sours, bourbon on the rocks—all properly made. The bartenders understand that BBQ and bourbon are meant to be together, and the happy hour pricing makes exploring different pours accessible.

The Arts District Smokehouse Vibe

SoulBelly's space has industrial-casual energy with picnic table seating and a legit smoker you can see from the street. It smells like smoke and BBQ from a block away, which is either heaven or makes you immediately hungry. The Arts District location means parking's easier than downtown, and the neighborhood vibe's more relaxed.

The Tuesday Start Time

Starting happy hour on Tuesday is slightly random but welcomed. Most spots start Monday or Wednesday. SoulBelly giving you Tuesday-Friday coverage means you've got options throughout the week. The 2-5pm timing is earlier than most happy hours, catching that late lunch/early dinner crowd.

Food Strategy

Order BBQ during happy hour at regular pricing, pair it with $6 beers or $10 cocktails, and you've got a full meal for reasonable money. The brisket's the star, but the ribs and pulled pork are solid too. Sides like mac and cheese, collard greens, and baked beans are all proper BBQ sides, not afterthoughts.

Who This Is For

BBQ people who want quality smoke flavor. Bourbon drinkers looking for a happy hour that respects whiskey. Arts District explorers who stumbled into something delicious. Anyone who believes lunch beer with brisket is a valid life choice.

The Weekday Schedule

Tuesday-Friday only means weekend visitors miss out, but the weekday crowd's more local and chill anyway. The 2-5pm window is generous—three hours gives you flexibility to come late lunch or early dinner. Arriving around 2:30pm catches the sweet spot before crowds build.

Portion Reality

Texas BBQ portions are huge. One meat plate can easily feed two people if you're getting sides. During happy hour, you can share a plate, order a couple $6 beers, and walk out full and buzzed for under $40 total. That's solid value for quality BBQ.

The Smoke Factor

If you don't like the smell of BBQ smoke, this isn't your spot. The place smells like a smokehouse because it is a smokehouse. But if you love that smell, you'll be hungry before you even sit down. The smoke flavor in the meat is legit—this isn't liquid smoke shortcuts, this is actual wood-smoked barbecue.

Bottom Line

$6 beer and $10 bourbon cocktails at a quality BBQ joint is fair pricing. The Arts District location gives you neighborhood vibes without tourist chaos. The BBQ's legitimately good, which matters more than happy hour pricing if you're actually eating.

Come hungry, order brisket, grab a $6 beer or $10 bourbon, and embrace the fact that eating BBQ at 3pm on a weekday is exactly what happy hour was invented for. SoulBelly delivers on both the BBQ and the drinking, making it a smart Arts District stop.