OUR STORY
Branded '72 was born from the legendary O'Brien's Pit
Barbecue, a Metro DC area institution spanning four
decades. While our mission is the same-to provide you
with the best, authentic Texas barbecue-we also put an
extra emphasis on our fresh homemade salads, sides, and
desserts. We hope you enjoy the tradition we carry on as
well as the new improvements we've made. So grab a
cold beer, enjoy the music and dig into some true
Southern 'cue!
Our "Pit Masters" have over 90 years of combined,
authentic Texas "enclosed pit" barbecuing experience!
We use only hickory wood and slow smoke our meats for
16-18 hours to ensure that authentic smoky flavor. The
slow smoking art of meats, poultry, and fish produces an
amazing taste and tenderness, unequaled by any other
cooking method. We maintain and guard the original
award-winning cooking techniques--because hey, you
don't mess with perfection!
A lot of customers say, "We came for the meat, but we
came back for the sauce!" Yep, we make 'em all right
here-don't even try and steal the original 50-year-old
those are fightin' words.
It is, indeed a fact-they are all homemade, right here on
the premises. No skimping on the wholesome ingredients
or the portion size! Oh yeah, the desserts are Momma's
homemade specialties too! Heck, we even make our ice in
house.
Our Chow Line – It’s a Texas thing. You get your quality
fresh meal fast, hot and exactly the way you like it all
without having to shell out an extra 20% for the tip. Times
are tough you know!
What about the name, Branded ’72? - Good question. We
wanted to tie a little history to the new place. During
renovations we discovered the original O’Brien’s Pit
Barbecue menu from early ‘72 that highlighted the now
famous signature “Branded Beef Brisket”. Ken O’Brien Sr.
was the first to bring this exceptional Texas barbecue to
the DC area when he opened the doors of O’Brien’s Pit
Barbecue in 1972. And there ya have it!
The Food – Oh, Man Alive! Branded ’72 Barbecue is
the perfect food for any event. Whether you choose
our Texas Beef Brisket, authentic St. Louie, Memphis
or Dallas ribs or the mouth-watering chopped pork you and your guests are in for something truly special.
But the meat is only the beginning - the sides are
Cowboy favorites all wholesome, fresh and
homemade! And don’t forget the desserts – so good.
Catering – No matter the size, we have a catering
option to suit your needs! We can gear up for your
family reunion, work soiree, rehearsal dinner or even
a working lunch meeting (but please, make sure all
invited deserve the area’s BEST ‘cue!)
We promise to provide all the goods... authentic pit
smoked barbecue and all the trimmings that will
distinguish your event from the herd. So leave it to us
and let our catering department do the work while
you relax and have a cold one!
Deliveries – We can also deliver your order – hot and
fresh - to your party. You focus on your guests and we
drop off the goods.
A Barbecue Hero – Want to serve the best ribs and
brisket at your party and take all the credit? Order our
meats and ribs fully cooked but chilled. You slap on an
apron, warm up the grill and 15 minutes later you’ll be
the envy of the neighborhood.
More information: Catering 301-340- 8729
Branded ’72 Pit Barbecue
Defenders of the ‘cue
Not A Chain and Certainly Not
Available For Franchise!
Dine-In ~ Drive Thru ~ Carryout
& Tap Room Bar
Dining Room Open: 11-9pm Daily
Tap Room Open:
Sun – Thu 11-10pm
Fri – Sat 11-1am
Live Music Monday, Friday & Saturday
Trivia Tuesday
Karaoke Wednesday
387 East Gude Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301.340.8596
www.branded72.com
[email protected]
SANDWICHES
Choose from our authentic hickory smoked meats:
chopped pork, beef brisket, pulled chicken, smoked corned
beef, turkey, ham or beef sausage.
Barbecue Sandwich $11.95
Any hickory smoked meat with two homemade sides .
Cowboy Reuben $11.95
Smoked corned beef with Swiss cheese, kraut and 1000
island on toasted rye. With two sides.
Barbecue Sliders $11.95
Three mini barbecue sandwiches – choice of meat.
With two homemade sides.
Brisket Melt $11.95
Chopped brisket, chipotle mayo, cheddar and caramelized
onions, on grilled Texas toast- two sides.
Texas Chili Cup $4.95
APPETIZERS
Chips & Dip $4.95
With homemade pico de Gallo. Add Queso $6.95
Southern Hospitality $18.95
An abundant combination of wings, rings and other things.
Hand-cut Fries- $2.95
Barbecue Fries $10.95
topped with any meat, cheese, pico and sour cream
Onion Rings with chipotle ranch dipping sauce $6.95
B’72 Wings -$9.95
Smoked and spiced , and tossed in buffalo sauce or naked.
BBQ Quesadilla $10.95
And meat, cheese, sour cream, pico, add Guacamole $2
Smokehouse Nachos –$8.95
Cheddar, Jack and queso cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo.
Add: Brisket $4, Pork $3, Chili, $3, Chicken $3, Guac $2
BULK ITEMS
Homemade Hickory Smoked Meats
$17.95/lb Beef Brisket & Corned Beef
$16.95/lb Pork, Pulled Chicken, Ham
Hand Carved Turkey or Beef Sausage
Ribs $23.95 Slab, $13.95/half
TEXAS CHILI
PINT $6.95 (SERVES 2-3)
QUART $11.95 (SERVES 5-6)
GALLON $44.95 (SERVES 20-25)
HOMEMADE SIDES AND SAUCES
PINT $4.95 (SERVES 2-3)
QUART $7.95 (SERVES 5-6)
GALLON $24.95 (SERVES 20-25)
*Barbecue Beans *Collard Greens
*Green Beans *Potato Salad *Fries
*Cole Slaw *Mac N Cheese *Corn Salad
*Black Beans & Rice *Baked Potato
DESSERTS
Homemade: fruit cobbler, Key Lime Pie, pecan pie $4.95
Chocolate Chip Cookie $1.75
SOFT DRINKS
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Mr. Pibb, Iced Tea,
Sweet Tea and Lemonade $2.75
SALADS
The B72 $7.95
Greens, bacon, corn, black beans cheese tomato, cucumber,
carrots & avocado. With any smoked meat: $11.95
Side salad $3.95
Dressings: BBQ Ranch, Ranch, Italian, Bleu Cheese, Honey
Mustard and 1000 Island.
FOR THE YOUNGINS’ (UNDER 10)
All kid’s meals come with a fountain drink and two
mini side items. $4.95
Hot Dog – All beef
Mini Slider Barbecue slider sandwich
Chicken Tenders Chicken strips
Mac N Cheese- small portion w/2 mini sides
OUR RIBS
B72 offers you three different types of pork ribs! .
Texas Spare Ribs ~ Our original ribs we’ve been
serving for almost 50 years.
Classic Baby Back ~ Fall off the bone tender, smoked, grilled
then sauced up.
Memphis Dry Rub Baby Backs ~ Smoked, grilled then covered
with our dry rub.
BARBECUE PLATES, RIBS, & CHICKEN
All plates come with larger portions of meat, two
delicious homemade sides and Texas toast
Single Smoked Meat Plate $14.95
Two Smoked Meat Plate $15.95
Three Smoked Meat Plate $17.95
Side Kick Special -Four Vegetable Plate $8.95 (any 4 sides)
Quarter Chicken $9.95 / Half Chicken $11.95
Rib & Chicken (half slab of ribs and ¼ chicken) $18.95
Mixed BBQ Sampler (3 spareribs, brisket & sausage) $17.95
Half Slab (6 bones any style) $15.95
Full Slab (12 bones any style) $24.95
Rib Combo (two half slabs ~ any style) $24.95
Rib & Bib (3 half slabs of any style) $33.95
BURGERS
Served with two sides $11.95
Free add on’s: American- Cheddar-Swiss- Raw onion-lettuce
Tomato-Jalapeno-ketchup-mustard-mayo-caramelized onion
$1.50 add on’s: Chili-Brisket-Pork- Ham- Onions rings
EXTRAS AND SIDES
Stuffed Spud $5.95
Killer tater stuffed with chili or any meat, with cheddar.
Texas Roadhouse Bowl $8.95
Rice and beans topped with chili, cheese, sour cream and
scallions, a side of cornbread. With smoked meat $11.95
Add Guacamole $2
Texas Chili Dog $8.95
All beef dog smothered in pour chili with two sides
Go loco and add another dog $11.95
Cornbread $1.50
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