Aftermath of the pork bbq quesadilla. 10/10 they don't hold back on the pork or the bbq sauce read more

BarBQ Tavern - Barbeque Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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It's a truckers dive bar with typical greasy bar food, a dingy bathroom and smokey environment. Regardless, the beer is cold, and the place is filled with good folks and good drunken conversation. read more

I guess they don't bleach the sink. The only sink you wind up dirtier than when you started. To those that think scuzzy and diseased is normal for a dive bar, obviously don't know the definition of a dive bar. read more

BarBQ Tavern - a dirty sink in a bathroom - Barbeque Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

It's called a "Dive Bar" for a reason. Why ? Because it's a "Dive Bar"! When you read the reviews and people are getting their panties all in a bunch? Well , maybe they don't get out very much. It can be smoky as hell and I quit 20+ years ago. Again Dive Bar.. Leave if you're tolerance level is low. It's also a greasy spoon not a Michelin 3 Star restaurant. I've been through here enough times and still ain't got sick yet. And yes , it's a tad run down. Dive bar? But you can go to a Spic n Span hospital and get a staph infection and get your arms and legs lopped off before you'd get that kind of creeping crud from this "Dive Bar" read more

Nice local establishment, sure it's a Smokey inside but the wings and BBQ are on point and the beer is cold! Folks are friendly also, enjoyed the evening and very reasonable prices. If you like a good dive bar, this is it! read more

BarBQ Tavern - a pulled pork sandwich in a styrofoam container - Barbeque Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

We are from Alabama and love the hell out of this place! The people here are so nice and laid back! We've only been here a few times because we are truck drivers! This feels like home. Yankee's are so awesome! Could you imagine all of us coming together and over throwing our tyrannical government! Epic! Food is amazing! read more

It's a dive bar but the brisket is to die for. Slow smoked until tender. Chili on the other hand is run of the mill. Highly spiced with more than enough beans. Stars are for the brisket, not the service and bar smoke. read more

Great place!!! Can smoke inside!!! Good food and good people!!! Usually has plenty of parking out back or you can park at the near by truck stops and walk. Beer is cheap and can get beer to go as well! read more

Stopped in to this bar to grab a take out 6-pack on a sunday night. Walked in the door and was immediatley aware of the fact that every single person in the place was smoking. UGH. Figured WTF, in and out, quickly, not the end of the world. ---- EXCEPT the bartender, later called back and found out his name is Matt, ignored us for at least 10 MINUTES!!! I mean, we stood there, money in my hand, obviously not staying, most places will get the to-go patrons in and out, go back to the regulars ---- but this guy kept just serving everyone else in the place while we just stood there. --- And it wasn't even slammed. He totally disrespected us. We eventually turned around and left, slamming the door hard behind us. I am told he only works on Sunday nights. I fully plan on harrassing him every Sunday night. Matt, you pissed ff the wrong man, dude. This place is a total sleeze hole of a bar. Avoid. read more

Run down dive bar at best, don't take your card cash only. I hey own the atm machine and it costs 8.00 per transaction!!! What a ripoff!!!! Self centered rude beer tenders here. If you walk down from the Petro I feel for ya, catch a ztrip or Uber to the trindle. Difference of night and day. Better service and food there, better class of people as well......... read more

The bartender acted like a douche the whole time. When a drunk guy came in, the door person tried to ask for his ID and the bartender just waved them away. He clearly was already intoxicated and yet the bartender just shoo'd them away from carding the guy. read more

Dive bar for sure, a bit smokey but not really that bad. I'm super sensitive to cigarette smoke and it didn't bother me at all. The brisket was really good. The slaw was as well. Service was friendly. They are hamstrung by the Covid restrictions but they make it a cool little hangout anyway. I look forward to going back EVERY time I come through Carlisle. Hey, truckers-they have semi parking. Good food. Cold beer. What more can you ask? read more

I used to be a regular here years ago to this bar and it was a bit too trucker for me HOWEVER they have improved so many downfalls I was pleasantly surprised! First of all, it's no more cash only they finally accept credit cards which was my bigger gripe. They have 4 beers on draft now too, not just bottles which tastes so much better if you're a nitro snob. The food menu is more extensive and with Covid having to order food to drink I was really happy with not only the options but it tasted so good for the price I was overall really impressed. They have a new sign and some tables outside which kind of roped me in to try again and I'm so glad I did. Will definitely make this a regular spot to support a local mom and pop business. read more

I found this bar a fee years ago visiting my sister. It looks dated from the outside. The inside xould use work but food is pretty great; best wings ive found so far im this area. Cold drinks, decent pool tables snd friendly people. It is a dive bar but it has a great friendly corner bar. read more

Best bbq in the area good prices friendly bartender The drinks are good it looks bad from the outside but the food is great read more

Came on a Monday called several times no answers bald drew is a dick rude as fuck bartender under stress and as no patience or kindness

Good vibes and a good time to settle your mind after 2 and a half months on the road,this place can get your mind right for the long journey ahead.So come on in and ask for Drew he will take good care of ya!!!! read more

It's an ok place, but it's a smoking bar!! I didn't eat cus I just can't do the smoke!! Not much else too say, just a lot of smoke

Dive Bar yes, which are my FAVORITE kind of bar. The person that said Drew was a d1@k is tripping. He's the coolest cat so that was totally uncalled for. Food is good, the crowd is always friendly. All the staff (aside from one person who I won't name because I don't want it to put anyone off) are the bees knees. Smoking? Awesome that this place has resisted against the politically correct "revolution" of late. These are real people running a solid business. You want frills and escargot, go elsewhere. Good food, down home atmosphere and GREAT staff! Good good people read more

I've been to many of the local bars and so far I still say the BBQ Tavern is my favorite! Very friendly service and fast too. I got everything I've order very promptly and everything was great! The food is delicious and the drinks taste the way they should. Me personally I love the atmosphere the bar gives too. Its the kind of bar that I want to go to to wind down and just have a good time. I've been coming here for years and will continue to come here for many more. Thanks for the great service and food! Looking forward to coming back. read more

I've never Yelp reviewed before but I wanted to respect this bar. We were traveling through Carlisle on our way home to New York and stumbled upon this bar. The bar tender Drew is the man! We had such a fun night playing Pool and rinsing the juke box. Thanks drew! read more

Any bar is a good bar when you really need a drink. Came in here and it's a bit ragged of an old building. No one was rude to me, it was karaoke night and that was pretty hilarious. My only complaint was the restroom. Not much for a place that gets that busy and it was so dark because everything was painted navy blue in there. I don't remember the beer selection because I was drinking liquor. Everyone is smoking but when I'm drinking I'll smoke with them. I stayed until closing and had no problems. I'd visit here again. read more

Inside very old and musty really needs to be cleaned up. Felt dirty walking in there

This was a great little find on my travels. I love finding hole in the wall type bars, the atmosphere is so much more relaxed. The early evening bartender was pretty nice, but she wasn't very attentive to the customers in the bar. She made sure to keep drinks coming for the most part, though. My husband and I ordered wings and they came out fairly quickly. They were small, but the flavor was amazing. I'm a huge fan of the sriracha bourbon flavor; they're very sticky, but delicious. Another bartender came in for the night shift and he seemed pretty nice as well. Definitely keeping this place in mind when I go through the area again. read more

Looks are deceiving but once you step inside (and as long as you can ignore the pungent smoke smell) it's a chill little spot to hang out, de-stress and socialize. Drew is always so accommodating; making sure your drinks stay flowing and you have water or food when ya need it. Drew has a way with entertaining and including his patrons with conversations like they're all family. He's especially got your back if you're a female and dudes won't leave you alone! Chaos is quite the entertainer. Come in on a Sunday or Tuesday night for karaoke anytime, but especially around Christmastime and maybe you'll get a chance to hear him belt out Mr. grinch or Blue Christmas. Have had the pulled pork, pickled eggs with red beets and mozzarella sticks on different occasions and each time was expeditious and tasty. The place could definitely use some fresh paint and ceiling fans but that won't stop me from returning read more

This is a dive bar closest to Petro Carlisle. Smoking still allowed. Take out beer. Food.

Drew was so accommodating. Stopped in on my way from Pittsburgh to the Lehigh Valley. Wrapped rolls separately from pulled pork and beef brisket. plus we got the cole slaw. Will be back the next time we drive through! read more

This place has the most amazing food. From there wings to the burgers!!!!!!!! The burgers are really good when Larry is there. Even without Larry, still a pretty good damn burger. Make sure to get EVERYTHING on it!! read more

3 bugs on my leg. I killed them, think they were spiders. Decent BBQ, smoking allowed. I miss the ugliest and meanest bartender.

Smoking is permitted in this place. I am starting with that, because I think most people would not expect that - and as a non-smoker it's relevant. I really try to not be a dick about such things, but had I not been with my (smoker) husband I may have opted out. WHICH - would've been a mistake. It's a bar...that happens to serve food. Not 1/2 bar - 1/2 restaurant...so you get bar service. In any case, it took us a few minutes to get a beer, but once we did the bartender was on point and kept the beer coming. We ordered a philly cheese-steak and a brisket...also a couple basic apps...everything was really tasty. The place makes you think they're probably cooking that crap in a dirty microwave in the back, but truth is...food was great. Served on paper plates, etc...all good...I mean, it's a dive bar. This was early in the eve, about 7p...they have a jukebox, and noted they were having a DJ come around 9p. I can see how this place may get shady in the later hours...just a gut feeling. It is right next to a motel, we were in town for a swap meet and not for a romantic get-away. Worked for us...if you hate smoking, do not go. I'll leave it at that. read more