Guelph BBQ & Rib Nights (2026)
BBQ restaurants and every rib deal we track · Updated weekly by Cheap Eats Guelph.
Guelph doesn't have a big barbecue scene, so it pays to know where the smoker is and which night the ribs go on special. Here's every BBQ and rib deal we've verified, plus the actual BBQ restaurants in and around the city.
The short answer: Wednesday is rib night in Guelph. Montana's runs all-you-can-eat ribs, and both Wild Wing locations do a rib-and-wing combo for $19.99. On Thursday, The Wooly Pub does ribs & chicken for $19.99. On Saturday, 1881 takes $4 off ribs and Symposium does a ribs-and-wings dinner.
Every rib deal in Guelph, by day
| Day | Where | Deal | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Montana's | All-You-Can-Eat Ribs — all-you-can-eat pork ribs · starts with full rack then unlimited 1/3 racks · with baked beans or coleslaw + cornbread + fries · call for price | AYCE All day |
| Wednesday | Wild Wing Guelph (Eastview Rd) | Rib + Wing Combo — ribs and wings combo | $19.99 Dine-in |
| Wednesday | Wild Wing Guelph (Paisley Rd) | Rib + Wing Combo — ribs and wings combo | $19.99 Dine-in |
| Thursday | Montana's | Pick Your Platter — BBQ platter combo · dine-in only · call to confirm contents | $25.99 All day |
| Thursday | The Wooly Pub | Ribs & Chicken Thursday — 1/2 rack ribs + 1/4 chicken | $19.99 Thursdays |
| Friday | The Shakespeare Arms | Rib & Wing Combo $19 — must purchase a beverage; dine-in only, no take-out; excluding holidays | $19 All day |
| Saturday | 1881 Steakhouse and Burger Bar | Weekend Ribs Special — $4 Off Ribs — ribs, with the purchase of a drink | $4 off All day |
| Saturday | Symposium Cafe | Ribs & Wings Saturday — ribs & wings dinner + ½-price pitchers, with beverage purchase | $24.95 From 11 am |
| Saturday | The Shakespeare Arms | Rib & Wing Combo $19 — must purchase a beverage; dine-in only, no take-out; excluding holidays | $19 All day |
Verified against each restaurant's own menu, site or staff. Rib specials change more often than wing nights, so call ahead.
BBQ restaurants in and around Guelph
Montana's
Ward One Smokehouse & Brewery
Guelph BBQ (Chinese barbecue)
Rib deals with wings on the side
Most rib nights in Guelph come bundled with wings. Wild Wing Guelph (Eastview Rd) and Wild Wing Guelph (Paisley Rd) both do a rib + wing combo on Wednesdays, and Symposium Cafe pairs ribs and wings on Saturdays with half-price pitchers. The Shakespeare Arms does a $19 rib & wing combo on Fridays and Saturdays. If wings are the priority, the full list is in our best wings in Guelph guide.
Tips for finding rib deals
Rib specials in Guelph are more likely to rotate than wing nights. Montana's is the one place that has ribs on demand any night. Everywhere else, check the day before you go — most of these are one night a week, and some are dine-in only.
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FAQ
What night is rib night in Guelph?
Wednesday. Montana's runs all-you-can-eat ribs and both Wild Wing locations do a $19.99 rib and wing combo. The Wooly Pub's ribs and chicken night is Thursday, and 1881 and Symposium Cafe both run rib deals on Saturday.
Is there a real BBQ smokehouse in Guelph?
Montana's on Stone Road West is the main BBQ restaurant in the city. Ward One Smokehouse & Brewery on Highway 6 in Guelph/Eramosa Township is the independent smokehouse option, a short drive north.
Where can I get all-you-can-eat ribs in Guelph?
Montana's on Stone Road West runs all-you-can-eat ribs on Wednesdays. Call ahead for the current price.
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