So Beard and Bellies moved from its previous location in Wooden Cask- I think they left the flava in the old location I was one of the first customers when they opened for the day and thought I would be treated to only the freshest pulled pork- The pork was so dry I could hardly chew it. I wish I would have tried something else The house pickles and onions are a nice accompaniment- The deviled egg potato salad and broccoli salad were "meh" and the portions are very small. The best part of the meal was the buttered bread- Did like the location change- it was an upgrade from the previous one- I will go back EVENTUALLY- but it's gonna take some time to forget this meal - read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Pulled pork platter- broccoli salad, potato salad (made with Duke's) butter bread - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Stopped at Beards & Bellies BBQ (inside of the well bar in Covington) and tried what they called a tasting platter -- it was like a full-on smorgasbord of deliciousness! A little bit of everything, and every bite was packed with flavor. It was perfect for sharing and definitely kept us fueled for the day. The variety was awesome, from the smoked meats to the sides -- you really can't go wrong. If you're hungry and want to try it all, the tasting platter is the way to go! read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Tasting board special - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Great bbq Super sides Enjoyed everything they have! New B&B in Wells bar across from Braxton. (Used to be in Wooden Cask) Worth checking out!! read more

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The food was good, my issue was the price. For what I got and what I paid it wasn't a good deal. The place was dead when I went to pick up my order but it had just opened. Kind of a more upscale place. I think the bar is the centerpiece and it's bar food but it was just overpriced read more

There is ample free parking in the lot on York St with 2 entrances. There are separate ordering stations for the brewery and BBQ. The combined area has open seating with high tops, the bar, tables, and sofas. You can order drinks at the bar, and for food, you order at the counter and receive a buzzer. I headed to Beards & Bellies and ordered the 3-meat platter with sausage, brisket, and ribs, Mac & cheese, and cornbread. All potters are served with fresh onion slivers and house made pickles. I'm not a pickle person, but their house pickles were delicious! They were thin but still crunchy, flavorful, and not wet. Everything that I ordered was pretty good! The Mac and ribs were my least favorite. The mac wasn't baked, but taste wise, it was okay. Small serving size. Ribs weren't super tender, but were flavorful, smoky, and crisp edges. read more

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Pork belly slider really is a must try! Cool spot and chill vibe in a neat little neighborhood. Will Come back! read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Pork belly slider - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

First time dining in and everything was spectacular. The smoked wings were amazing and fantastically paired with the deviled egg potato salad. If you're looking for a place to wind down this is it. TVs always on and music blaring! Self order food in the back of the building and get your own drinks at the bar. Staff were all so friendly! Highly recommend if you're in the Covington area! read more

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The appearance of the food is terrible! Not appetizing at all. I wouldn't call that a meal. The wings had a nice flavor but there wasn't much meat on the bones. I knew they were dry rub but those are some seriously dry wings. The brisket has a nice flavor but not much to eat. Slaw was spicy. Potato salad was standard. The service was bad. You walk in and menus are located on the tables. The orders can also be taken in the back area by a human. The human would rather the order be done on the QR code. After he took our food order we were sent a text stating it would be complete in 45 minutes. The cook walked outside for a cigarette break. Metered parking spaces are all around but parking is sparse. We had no idea it would take this long for a pick up order. Inside most people are drinking and hanging out with their dogs. It's an open air venue and it was a hot, muggy, rainy day. I don't think I'll be returning it was not a pleasant process for such a small amount of food with was quite expensive. read more

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Stopped here after the Reds game. Was surprised it was not busy but it was a Sunday afternoon game. First time in here. You order at the counter and they give you a beeper. I ordered two sliders, the brisket and the pork belly. I so enjoyed both, if I had to pick a favorite it would be the pork belly. I also ordered the slaw and it was very pickley and I will order again! My hubby ordered the smoked wings, greens, cornbread, and potato salad and he enjoyed his as well. My girlfriend ordered the meat plate with mac and cheese, and potato salad. She didn't care for the dry rub on the ribs but liked everything. She ordered bread pudding to go and said it was not too good. We ordered our drinks from The Wooden Cask Brewing Company in the same space and I will do a review of them also. We will definitely be back after another game. read more

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First, I love the space. Very spacious and casual, so it is great for everyone. We ordered dinner but I did notice a yummy brunch menu while at the counter, so that is my next thing to try. Our dinner was brisket (which comes chopped and tossed in bbq), potato salad, slaw, cornbread, and pork belly. You order at the counter, grab your own plastic ware and napkins, and have a seat while waiting for your pager to go off. Drinks are not fountain. All single bottled items or you may get a drink at the bar which is to the side and inside the same establishment. You retrieve your trays of food from the same counter once your pager buzzes, along with wet naps, if needed. Our food was beautifully presented on a paper lined silver tray. The potato salad and slaw were perfect portions of not too little and not too much. The potato salad had the perfect blend of mayo to mustard ratio. The slaw was ok. Pork belly has great flavor. Brisket was good texture but the sauce was a bit sweet for my liking. Cornbread had great flavor, though a little dry in the middle. Overall, I would say it is worth a try. We went right before dinner time and we were only the second table of people there, so I'm not certain if that was a factor. Service is excellent and friendly, which is always a plus. read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Brisket, pork belly, toast, potato salad, slaw, and pickles. - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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This is in a great place and has parking. The seating area is huge and feels like a place you would always like to hang in. The food was spot on , especially the corn bread , this was my favorite piece of cornbread I have ever had. The sausage with the mustard was incredible. The service was good , I did double check my bag and was missing something. It happens read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - 2 meat, sausage and brisket with Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Came in after an emotional rollercoaster of a Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears game. My brothers and I were decked out in our bears gear but the staff treated us like we were family. We ordered drinks, some meat platters, and some appetizer samplers. We were given suggestions as to what was good and which sauces were good to pair. We came in at a time when it was a little slower which allowed for prompt service and food was prepared quickly. Everything tasted amazing. They were accommodating and even provided a free dessert that was suggested. The atmosphere was down to earth, friendly. Food was worth every penny! read more

My wife and I visited recently for a couple drinks and a quick bite to eat. She ordered the blackened chicken meatballs and I chose the Beard sandwich. The meatballs came with a delicious white BBQ sauce. I do enjoy a good chicken salad, though not usually what I opt for on the menu. Despite that, the sandwich sounded particularly good. 9 Grain bread with a smoked turkey salad, pickled red onion, sautéed local greens, and a tangy creole mustard. And it didn't disappointed. All the ingredients worked together amazingly. This place has good food, a nice casual atmosphere, and good prices. Definitely worth stopping in! read more

I had high hopes for this place. The place is cool and is fun for a dinner and drinks. However, I waited in line for 30 minutes before ordering my food at the cash register. My food then came out around 10 minutes after paying. I personally enjoyed my meal, but ordering was deceiving. I asked if the ribs were included in the meal or if it cost extra and the cashier said it was included and then the receipt showed it cost extra. My boyfriend ordered pork belly and it was SO fatty and the portion was really small. There was three pieces and one was completely inedible because it was all fat and he couldn't chew it. Sadly, not coming back. read more

I love me some BBQ. Found this gem in a brew pub with the help of Yelp. Guys were super friendly, and the food was excellent. The Mac and cheese wasn't my favorite, but the ribs made up for it. The sausage was .... Luscious.... There I said it. Definitely on my "come back here" list. read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Ribs, sausage coleslaw and Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Went to try this out. Walked in. Bit confused. Nice place but music so loud. No one to seat us or to help us know what to do. Stood there for 7 minutes trying to decided. Stood at bar another 2 without being acknowledged. Guess unless you are a regular, you are not getting assistance. Left and went to Agave & Rye next door. Which was wonderful. read more

We stopped at Beards & Bellies BBQ for some ribs & southern sides after going to New Riff! The ribs were super tender and had great flavor without sauce, although I did enjoy their Caribbean Heat sauce. read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Was really looking forward to trying a new BBQ. Place. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! My wife got the brisket platter and I did three meats(brisket, wings, and pulled pork). Wings were pretty good but everything else was dry and bland. For sides we got tots, broccoli slaw, potato salad, and corn bread, all underwhelming. Finally the staff was rude when getting our food like it was an inconvenience I ordered. read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Brisket platter - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

I've eaten at this place nearly monthly and always order the smoked wings. Beware...the wings have changed! Smoked wings are not the same as deep fried wings smothered in dry rub. read more

Delicious BBQ tucked away inside Wooden Cask Brewery. I got the sliders and couldn't decide which I liked more. The deviled potato salad hit the mark for the perfect side. The cornbread was a healthy portion with a sweet charcoaled butter melting over the top. If we would've had the room, anyone of the desserts on the menu looked amazing. read more

I'm wondering if they could have provided worse customer service...maybe if they flung garbage at me whilst I ate? I sat down at the bar and had a quick conversation with the bartender to make sure it was okay to sit there (it seemed close to the servers station...I'd later realize there were none). And then I was promptly ignored. After a few minutes a couple walked up to the bar next to me and got prompt service from a young lady in a Cornell t-shirt...I did a quick check to see if I was a ghost - I wasn't. The first guy then finally came back and told me it was all good, he got me...like I was the issue. I got a beer and waited for my food order (I'd already ordered at the window). The brisket was not great - I wouldn't recommend it. I was especially disappointed in the pulled pork...chewy and dry - pulled pork is soooo easy, how do you mess that up? The mac/cheese was good. But again...the service! I was at half a beer when my food came and my glass sat empty for most of my meal. I was taking my last bite when the Cornell shirt finally came by to ask if I wanted another beer...yeah, like 15 minutes ago. It wasn't really that busy either - very disappointing. Don't go for the food. Don't go for the service. Just don't go. Even the bartender knew what was up. As I was finishing my meal I saw he had a few minutes for a break (in between not bringing me a beer to not drink)...he'd gotten Indian food delivered from up the street - which is what I wish I had done. read more

We stopped here on a Friday and it wasn't crowded at all. We ended up getting the "Feed the Family" for our family of 4, it was more than enough food! Our daughter couldn't stop eating the Mac N Cheese. This was inside of a brewery and was such an amazing space! read more

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This wasn't our first trip to Wooden Cask Brewery but it was our first time having Beards & Bellies BBQ and all I can say is WOW! Where have I been?! The ordering process was so easy...you walk in, grab a menu and order at their counter from their very friendly staff when you're ready and then they give you a buzzer. Then you can choose to sit outside in the covered patio picnic table area or inside and grab a board game and a beer while you wait. We ordered their Friday full slab special ($4 off), their other specials (a chili dog with their smoked sausage and brisket chili and the baked beans), French fries and coleslaw. It only took about 15 minutes before our buzzer went off. Absolutely everything we ate was exploding with flavor!!! Their ribs were excellent quality meat and their mixture of vinegar and dry rub was the perfect combo. My husband loved the chili dog and we both loved the fries, coleslaw and baked beans! We'll definitely be repeat customers! I can't wait to work out way through more of the menu! read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Memphis-style full slab ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Stopped here for lunch one day with a group of 10. They had plenty of space for us to sit. Bar was huge with plenty of options. We ordered a bunch of different food items that were all delicious. The birria quesadilla was my favorite. read more

Food was actually really good but the service was horrible. The bartender and the cook definitely don't agree on which side should take the order. But worst of all, the guy taking our order at the register was a straight up douchebag and didn't even acknowledge us until I said something. So for that, this place will never get my money again. read more

We LOVE this spot! A favorite choice to bring out-of-town visitors as well. A great, well-rounded BBQ menu with something for everyone, and same goes for the bar menu! read more

Excellent BBQ. Pulled pork and greens were great. Great atmosphere and quick service. Or great place to relax and enjoy. Highly recommend. read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Pulled pork dinner with greens, potato salad, and BLT salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Food was good. Hard to order online. Bingo lady was loud drunk and obnoxious. But seems like an ok place to hang if you don't have a kid with you. read more

We came across the Beards & Bellies BBQ food truck at an event. It smelled and looked good, so we got a selection of items to try: pork and chicken sliders, mac 'n cheese, and green beans. Everything was quite tasty and filling. The sauce was sweet and tangy, the mac 'n cheese was creamy, and the green beans were a nice homestyle dish. The staff was friendly and efficient. We'd enjoy trying it again when we see the truck again! read more

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The real deal! The ribs are amazing. The Mac & Cheese is fire. The Potato Salad is fantastic. Great beer selection! A must if you're visiting the Cincinnati area. read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Ribs, Mac & Cheese, and Potato Salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

This place is inside the Woodcask Brewery. I was at the brewery for a couple of beers. Was looking at the menu they had some good choices. But I wasn't really that hungry so I decided on a bowl of chili. I ask how spicy it was, they let me try a sample and man was it good. It had beef, beans, jalapeños and onions. Perfect. The two guys working there were awesome. Super friendly and answered all my questions. read more

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handsdown the best coleslaw I have ever tasted. the food was amazing and great quality. I tried a drink called lover and the flavor was amazing and I have never thought of that combination before. The people were attentive and always checking! the feel of the atmosphere was nice vibes. read more

We came here for lunch. Very friendly staff and great food. Loved bread pudding! It's a walking distance from where we live so we know we'll be back here again for sure! read more

Atmosphere was good, but food was pretty bad. The wings were the only thing worth eating. I wouldn't go back or recommend.

The food was great. The brisket was moist and flavorful. The wings had the best dry rub I've ever had; not too salty, not too sweet, balanced and warm making it a comforting dish. The broccoli salad was fresh and balanced with the combination of pickled vegetables and Alabama White. The folks working there took great care of us. The next time we're in the area, we will be stopping in read more

We crossed the bridge to get to this place, and both my son and I thoroughly enjoyed the BBQ and bourbon. My son has been back since with his friends... which is a good indicator that the food tasted fantastic. Portion size is a little small, but huge taste help cover this only negative. read more

Outside of Austin TX, I don't think I've had better BBQ and sides. This joint is situated inside of a brewery but I expect this business to soon open plenty of stand-alone restaurants because their food is out of this world! Everything was fresh and homemade from the sides, to the main meat, to the scrumptious desserts. You place your order, receive a little electronic buzzer and wait for that Smokey goodness to be prepared. But the wait is worth it because once you receive the pallet of meaty goodness you're in for a treat. The bbq plate of chopped brisket was already well seasoned with just the right amount of sauce. So flavorful and so tender! Four thumbs up if I had them. They were out of their collards (which is my personal favorite side) but they had a vinegar based coleslaw that included some of their collards so I picked that and I got the best of both worlds. A unique dish that was refreshing and definitely a home run. The Mac n cheese I ordered was complimented by some poblano peppers that was just a nice little touch...not spicy but just right and so creamy! Not pictured is the caramel bread pudding which was absolutely decadent and worth every calorie and carb lol one drawback was that it was a bit smoky in the building but they offer covered, outside dining tables to enjoy your bbq feast. Can't wait to get back to this place quick, soon, and in a hurry! read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Brisket, slaw, and Mac n'cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Mid . Had the wings, chicken skewers, pork sliders, and most sides, and nothing was near life-changing. At the price when I can't imagine this last long unless you were drunk at The Well and needs substance. Otherwise, I'd go elsewhere read more

It was fantastic! We tried them while at Wooden Cask. Had them cater a party, everything was amazing!

From looking at Yelp, I thought that this place was a food truck at first, but it's actually a location that can come in and sit inside. There's the bbq place and they also have a bar with a pretty great bourbon selection with reasonable pour prices. You order your bbq at a counter and grab a seat. Very friendly staff. The pulled pork sandwich is fantastic. I'm also a big fan of the smoked poblano Mac and cheese. Food is really pretty good, a little slow, but worth the wait. It's a cute place. read more

Beards & Bellies BBQ - Smoked poblano Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Covington, Kentucky