August 9 was a milestone day for Irondale and the State of Alabama as the Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill made history. Crowds filled the parking lot and packed the dining room, eager to support the beloved 134-year-old restaurant in its Guinness World Record attempt for the most pulled pork sandwiches sold in eight hours.
The event wasn’t just about food — it was a celebration. Governor Kay Ivey and Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. officially proclaimed August 9 as Golden Rule BBQ & Grill Day, recognizing the restaurant as one of Alabama’s oldest continuously operating eateries, founded in 1891. The celebration featured live music, family-friendly activities, giveaways, and 95¢ sandwiches, with a limit of 10 per customer.
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When the Guinness World Records representative confirmed the achievement, confetti flew and cheers erupted. The previous record stood at 4,775 sandwiches, but Golden Rule smashed it by serving up 6,215 — a nearly 30% jump.
For their record-breaking performance, Guinness presented the managers with a framed certificate, which they plan to proudly display as a lasting reminder of the team’s hard work and the community’s enthusiastic support.
Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at sherri@yellowhammernews.com.
