Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop, restaurateur Pat Martin's Nashville-based burger and barbecue spot, today announced plans to open in Charleston in late fall 2022. The restaurant will be located at 1028 Saint Andrews Boulevard in West Ashley. Martin, who also owns Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint on James Island, says he created Hugh-Baby's as a loving tribute to the small-town eateries he frequented in his childhood.
Nearly everything at Hugh-Baby's is made from scratch and cooked to order, and the menu aims to speak to Martin's mid-South roots–with burgers, Memphis-style barbecue, hot dogs, fries, and hand-spun shakes. The restaurant's counter-service experience draws inspiration from the old school barbecue and burger spots of days gone by.
“We're thrilled to share our plans to bring Hugh-Baby's to Charleston,” said Martin. “It's been an absolute pleasure to serve the Charleston community for the past four years at our Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint on James Island. The city's incredible natural beauty and rich culinary landscape makes it a natural next home for Hugh-Baby's, and, most importantly, Charleston is a place where our team wants to live, work, and grow.”
Hugh-Baby's burgers feature a blend of premium beef that is ground fresh daily. The barbecue sandwiches follow the traditions of Memphis-style barbecue, with the restaurant slow-smoking pork, turkey, and bologna onsite, every day. Menu highlights include Hugh-Baby's signature Burgers (Classic Single or Double, BBQ Burger, Shroom & Swiss Burger), BBQ Sandwiches (Pulled Pork, Smoked Bologna, Smoked Turkey Club), and Hot Dogs. Other favorites include a Fried Chicken Sandwich, a Veggie Burger, French Fries, and milkshakes featuring chocolate, strawberry, and seasonal fruit flavors.
Hugh-Baby's will be open every day from 11 am to 9 pm for dine-in, drive-thru, take home, and delivery. The restaurant is currently accepting applications for people who want to work at the West Ashley location. If interested, visit www.hughbabys.com/careers to apply.
To learn more about Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop, visit hughbabys.com.
