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Friday & Saturday

11am-7pm

Sunday

11am-3pm

CLOSED 02/16 - 03/05 STAFF HOLIDAY

What is

Golden Hour Barbecue?

Nebraska is known for its breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, and Alliance's Golden Hour is absolutely stunning. Being that cooking great barbecue is lengthy, it allows us to embrace those golden moments twice a day.

We're here to make the smoked meat experience accessible to hardworking locals and travelers alike. We're committed to authenticity, quality, and enjoying a good meal with the people we care about most.

What Makes Texas Barbecue Different?
What makes Texas barbecue exceptional is the process of slow-smoking meats over a long period of time. Often, a whole day. Our offset smokers use only Post Oak splits from central Texas for fuel & we put love & attention into every slice of meat that leaves the cutting block.
It's a craft that demands patience and respect, as each head of cattle provides just two briskets, making the process remarkably delicate. We have no choice but to take our craft seriously to make the best meal possible.
Nothing is more fun than standing in line with your crew, sipping a drink, and soaking in the mouthmelting smell of handcrafted sausages, carefully cooked brisket, ribs, and other wood-fired goodies. All while eagerly waiting your turn at the cutting block.

Golden Hour Barbecue is a destination Texas-style barbecue restaurant in downtown Alliance, Nebraska. Known for slow-smoked meats, Texas beers, and a historic setting, our team creates an experience that draws travelers and locals alike.
Beyond the pit, we host live music, comedy, beer gardens, and cater events big and small — offering visitors a true taste of the Sandhills with a Texas twist.
Pitmaster
Originally from Georgetown, Texas, Fletcher's love of cooking began at an early age as his dad would include him in prep such as peeling garlic, deveining shrimp or making salads. It wasn’t long before he was cooking full meals for his family. Fletcher's journey led him from central Texas to Nebraska, where he played tennis at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. While in college he worked at local Luke and Jake's BBQ. Which ignited nostalgia from home, and the idea of one day owning a Texas Barbecue. After graduating with a degree in GIS, Fletcher worked in various parts of the country, including Nashville, New Hampshire, and Austin. Eventually, his love for Nebraska (and Flor) brought him back. After spending a year in Kearney working for the BBQ once again, cooking for a local chef couple, and teaching tennis; Flor graduated and they left for Texas. Fletcher honed his barbecue skills in Houston as Pitmaster at renowned establishments such as Truth Barbecue, Roegels Barbecue Co, and Dozier's BBQ. His passion extends beyond barbecue, as showcased on his personal Instagram, where non-barbecue bites and tasty cocktails have frequented the feed. Fletcher's heart is deeply invested in the Newberry building and western Nebraska's landscape, and he's eager to share his love of texas bbq with you.
Operations Coordinator
An Alliance native, Flor met Fletcher during her freshman year at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. After earning her degree, she spent several years teaching in Houston, ending her career as a 3–5 math interventionist.
Beyond the classroom, Flor balanced multiple creative and operational pursuits that sharpened her ability to manage logistics and systems. She thrives at the intersection of creative problem-solving and data-driven decision-making — a textbook ENTJ.
Add a love of food, and this role is a natural fit. On any given day, you’ll find her monitoring the pits, keeping operations running smoothly, taste-testing Fletcher’s latest creation, or helping guests at the register. When she’s not at Golden Hour, she’s often wrangling gnomes around the building or supporting events at the Carnegie Art Center.