Restaurant
Armstrong Barbecue
1 Unity Dr, Mount Duneed VIC 3217, Australia
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1 Unity Dr, Mount Duneed VIC 3217, Australia
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Mount Duneed gets a genuine slice of Lone Star barbecue—smoked over wood and sliced right across the carving block. Meats here take up to 30 hours in the offset pits, yielding Black Angus brisket with dark, peppery bark alongside fork-tender beef cheeks and snappy house sausage. Diners run the ordering line canteen-style, calling out cuts—lean or fatty—directly to the pit crew before trays fill out with mac and cheese, tangy pickles, and sweet cornbread. The hangar-like space carries serious country-western flavor with live tunes, a mechanical bull, and open fire pits outside where kids roast complimentary marshmallows.
- Carved to order at the block: Guests step straight to the carving counter to pick custom cuts—lean or fatty—sliced directly onto butcher-paper trays.
- Central Texas-style pit smoked meats: Long-smoked Black Angus brisket, fall-apart beef cheeks, ribs, and house sausage join scratch-made mac and cheese and cornbread.
- Outdoor fire pits & marshmallows: An open-air dining tent features glowing fire pits with complimentary marshmallows for toasting after shared platters.
What's On at Armstrong Barbecue
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Armstrong Barbecue
Discover why barbecue fans and gathering groups head to Armstrong Barbecue for authentic Texas smokehouse traditions.
Direct Counter Service & Custom Carving
Every meat cut is sliced and plated directly in front of diners at the counter, giving guests the opportunity to inspect cuts and select preferences like lean or fatty brisket.
proper Texas style where they prepare it right in front of you
Spencer Halse Authentic 30-Hour Low-and-Slow Smoking
Meats undergo up to 30 hours of wood smoking to achieve melt-in-the-mouth tenderness across Black Angus brisket, beef cheeks, pulled pork, and sausage links.
The 30-hour smoking/cooking process is no joke—the meat was so tender it literally melted in our mouths.
Jen Generous Platters Built for Group Feasts
Spacious layout, large sharing tables, and generous BBQ platters easily accommodate large groups, family reunions, and club gatherings.
Awesome food and staff, portions were great feeding a group of 20 easily.
Jb Yes Welcoming Space for Families and Gatherings
The venue warmly accommodates parties of all ages, offering outdoor room for kids to run around and dedicated child-friendly activities.
Staff also came and gave the children an Easter egg hunt which was so nice.
Danielle Walker Open Fire Pits with Marshmallow Roasting
Outdoor dining under an expansive tent features open fire pits where visitors receive complimentary marshmallows to roast after their meal.
they also have complimentary marshmallows that you can roast over the fire. Now that is pretty cool.
Ben Minutoli Lively Western Atmosphere & Unique Attractions
The smokehouse pairs genuine Austin-inspired Texas decor with distinct entertainment installations, including visible commercial smokers, an indoor plane fixture, and a mechanical bull.
The mechanical bull adds a fun vibe that makes the place stand out.
Jasper Bom
Most popular items
Authentic Texas pit-smoked meats sliced fresh at the counter
Beef Brisket
The incredible head chef showed us the Black Angus beef brisket and explained the different cuts so we could personally choose our meat. The 30-hour smoking/cooking process is no joke—the meat was so tender it literally melted in our mouths.
Jen Beef Cheeks
Food was epic. Platter serve was good, not too big not too small. Ceaser slaw, beef cheek and brisket 👌 Rivals actual Texan BBQ.
Lory Calipari Pork Ribs
Tender brisket, (offered a choice of lean or fatty), pork ribs that slid off the bone, sides were awesome too!
O'Neall Family Pulled Pork
BBQ was fantastic. A generous serving of pulled pork and delicious sides.
TTravels
Other favorites
Southern sides, desserts, and fire-pit treats
Mac and Cheese
The beef cheeks were also a standout, and the Mac and Cheese, pickles, and corn salad/esquites rounded out the meal perfectly.
Jen Cornbread
Hubby & I shared beef brisket, sausage, pork ribs with sides of mac/cheese & corn bread.
Shweta Leonard Chocolate Ripple Cake Pudding
For dessert we shared the chocolate ripple cake pudding.
Shweta Leonard Complimentary Marshmallows
Ohh and they also have complimentary marshmallows that you can roast over the fire. Now that is pretty cool.
Ben Minutoli
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful, distinctive hospitality touches that elevate the smokehouse visit
Custom Carving Consultations
Pitmasters explain different cuts of smoked meat directly at the counter and let guests specify cut preferences like lean or fatty before slicing.
Fireside Marshmallow Roasting
Open outdoor fire pits come with complimentary marshmallows provided for guests to roast themselves after their meal.
Immersive Smokehouse Attractions
The dining space features unique atmospheric fixtures including visible commercial smokers, an indoor airplane installation, and an active mechanical bull.
Curated Family Celebrations
Staff organize thoughtful hospitality touches during seasonal visits, such as staging an Easter egg hunt for visiting children.
Before you head over
Practical advice on timing, ordering, and venue access for your visit
Arrive Early to Avoid Sellouts
Arrive close to opening or early in the service window, particularly for Sunday dinner, as popular smoked cuts can sell out and evening hours may end early once items are gone.
Specify Your Meat Cut Preferences
When ordering from the carvers at the meat station, you can specify your cut preferences, including lean or fatty slices of Black Angus brisket.
Parking and Accessibility
The dining room and outdoor fire pits are spacious and accessible, offering ample on-site parking as well as wheelchair and stroller-friendly pathways.
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