Food was damn good! I mean it was some of the better BBQ I have had. That being said my meal was 22 dollars, the price is a little high, but I guess you pay for what you get. read more

Absolutely love this BBQ! Excellent portion sizes and taste. My husband is from Texas and this is the only location bbq he will eat!

We got a ton of food from here for a baby shower. They fulfilled out order on time despite the power being out that day after a wind storm. Everything was delicious. We got pulled pork, chicken, man n cheese, and cole slaw. Everyone that came commented on how good the food was. It was a big hit. The staff is friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is great too with a nice outdoor area. I'm glad they're here and hope they're around for a long long time. read more

Recently, I've been visiting lots of barbecue places - due to a bit of an enamorment I've had with the South of late - and have generally had success - I might be based in *Northern* Virginia, but it is still Virginia, after all. Of the places I've been to so far, HammerDown definitely wins! The biggest reason for this is the flavor of the meat, which was just better than the other few places I've tried (with our without added sauce). Had a side of macaroni and cheese, which was fantastic -- so many of these places really skimp on the mac, but this could have been an entree. The staff were friendly, place was clean, etc... Haven't tried the beers or wines, but look promising! Will definitely be back. read more

Great BBQ! Sometimes more food than I can actually eat but never a let down! Perhaps the best food spot in Aldie!

This was my first visit here. I have traveled all through the south and have had quite a bit of BBQ. I enjoy the regional differences. Today I got the brisket and sausage with a side of beans and mac & cheese. The sausage was a nice flavorful kielbasa and smoked to perfection. It was done in Texas style and outstanding! The brisket was fork soft. It was like butter the way it melted in my mouth. It had a nice smoke ring and a nice charred crust. Overall it had a nice smoky flavor. Definitely smoked in a Texas style. The beans were great. Lots of flavor, not over cooked so they had a nice bite to them, and a variety of beans to make it interesting. The mac and cheese was good, but a little bland. The bbq sauce was a little sweet. It was definitely a Memphis style sauce and probably goes well with the ribs. I would have preferred a more smiley l, thinner style Texas bbq sauce to go with the Texas brisket and sausage. But overall an awesome experience. I can't wait to go backs d try the ribs and the pork with some other sides. I'll repost when I do!! read more

This place is one of the best bbq places in Nova. A full meal is a bit pricier than other bbq pits in the area but well worth it. Their meat, especially the brisket, had unparalleled flavor. It's Amazing. Their sides are good too, I typically go with ther green beans and mac & cheese. It's not a great bbq place if they don't have good sweet tea and this place has amazing sweet tea, i could drink it by the gallons. Lastly, the service is great, but try to get there earlier than the dinner time rush because this place gets packed. The weekends are the busiest and sometimes they run out of meat but that's only happened to me one time. Down in old town Aldie, it's well worth the drive and the money. read more

HammerDown has some of the best BBQ in Northern Virginia. I'm not a huge brisket fan because most restaurants and BBQ places mess it up. HammerDown's is amazing and what brisket is supposed to be. Their chicken is outstanding and even their sides are fantastic. They know their craft and the food is just so well done. read more

This BBQ was some of the best I've had in a long time. A few options on sauces. It actually tasted pretty good without sauce! Well worth the price. Just be careful pulling in as the intersection is little dangerous. read more

This place is very far from my home, but so worth it. My God, what is in their meats? Love? Magic? So freakin' good.

HammerDown BBQ is a great new barbecue place that we tried for the first time a week ago. We only noticed it when driving around and realizing that the British Pantry that used to be there has now been converted into a bbq place! We were really impressed with the flavor of both the brisket and the chicken as well as the sides including macaroni and cheese. The décor in the restaurant is very cool and the staff is very friendly and welcoming! I would compare the food at HammerDown to that of Smoke House and Roots. While the menu isn't as large as both those places, the quality of food is and it's a really good alternative! Definitely try it out! read more

This is honestly my favorite place to eat. From the atmosphere to the amazing food! And the customer service has never let me down. Always friendly!! You absolutely cant miss out on this place. Simple but amazing read more

The food is fantastic! I usually get the brisket (by the pound) or the sandwich- which is the best in Nova for sure! Their pulled pork and the smokey chick are also excellent. Even the sides are special: I like the beans- a variety of smokey flavors, cole slaw- fresh with snap, the mac and cheese, even the greens are original recipes with unique delicious flavor. They have a craft beer bar, too. Dog-friendly on the patio. Friendly service. They are very good and take pride in their awesome recipes! read more

Absolutely amazing! Brisket is worth driving all night for! Whether it's a family dinner or a huge catering event, they do a wonderful job. read more

If you want your choice of sides, be sure to come for lunch, and not wait until dinner. A friend and I got take-out here for us and several others. We arrived around 5:30 on a Sunday evening, and at least three sides were no longer available. I sampled the potato salad, but was not impressed, so ended up with just cole slaw as my side. However, my pulled pork was really good, and I loved the sauce. Am definitely keen to return and try more. read more

It's a great location and layout and the brisket was smoked so perfectly that in the night it almost looked as tasted like medium rare filet minion, the smoke ring was that on point. Unfortunately, the pulled pork was just ok, a bit dry on the 21 dollar two meat and 2 side platter and it just went down from there. The Mac and cheese reminded me of an over cooked chef boy r d w some additional cheese added and, well, w a mask on I ordered collared greens and got green beans, no problem, until they tried to charge me for asking for a change and then throwing out the green beans w disdain instead of changing it in a winning way, disappointing customer service for someone who loves bbq and wanted to try out a new place. Collards were decent but lazy as they try to hide the taste w leftover pulled pork, not really the southern way. Yummy Pig, Monks or Mission bbq would be a better choice but I guess in southern Loudoun, it is what is read more

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Very tasty but small portions and pricey. I still like the BBQ guys on Gilbert's Corner are still my favorite as far as the spices they use and the meat. Hammer down has much better sides though read more

The wait is over and it was worth it!!! Succulent meat and delicious sides. Friendly staff. Awesome decor. Nice outside seating will be perfect in warmer months. Two months until they will serve beer and wine. Kids inhaled the chicken sandwiches with super cheesy mac and cheese. Brisket and pork don't disappoint. We will be back to try the sausage. Congratulations on a wonderful.new addition to the neighborhood. read more

Stopped into HammerDown today for take-home lunch - excited to see it open! Meats (pulled pork & brisket) were super tender and juicy; bbq sauce was on point. Brisket could have had more 'bark', but I suppose that's a personal preference. Loved the variety of beans in the baked beans, and they had a nice layer of flavor. Coleslaw was a tangy version that was also tasty. Our only dislike was the mac & cheese, which tasted pre-made. We do have a favorite bbq joint in the county, but in relation to our home, HammerDown did not disappoint and we will be back! read more

Seems to be short-staffed. First visit, places (9) orders and they forgot one (mine). Feedback from others orders: Mac & Cheese tastes bland. Collard greens not great. Backed beans very good. Suggest adding a little "something " to kick up the Mac & Cheese, as well as the greens. read more

One of the best bbq places in the area. Brisket is my favorite! Chicken and pulled pork are also very good too.

Seriously the best BBQ I've had in the DC/MD/VA area.

This is tough review for me because my family was divided. So here goes... My wife really liked the pulled pork and their BBQ sauce and the brisket was cooked really well. The service was super fast (amazingly fast compared to my favorite spot down the road), and even at 5:30PM on a Sunday they had a good selection of food left. However, this where things get personal. I felt that all the meat lacked flavor and the sauce was just sweet not flavorful. The sides were tiny for the price and nobody in my family liked the Mac -n- cheese or the beans. They were out of ribs so I do want to try those to compare them, and I love brisket and my favorite spot doesn't offer it. So, I will go back at least once more, but despite location and speed this place will not be my "go to" BBQ. read more

Simply fantastic place you must try out! The chicken, brisket, and pork were amazing and they have great beers on tap. Certainly more than worth checking out. read more

This place is on my home from work so I finally stopped in to try it out. Very friendly staff that offered me samples of anything I wanted to try. I had the brisket and the sausage. The brisket was fantastic and you could tell it was a top cut of meat. Perfectly cooked and nice and juicy with a decent crust. I could detect some pepper in the crust but it could have spicier for my tastes. The sausage was also excellent and reminiscent of what I usually get when I'm in Texas for business. It was kielbasa with a nice smoke ring and not spicy but had a good smoky flavor and texture. They have two sauces which are both good and not overly sweet. The hot sauce is Spicy Squirrel and it delivers a decent heat. I spoke with the owner Ken and he told me they recently spiced it up. I thoroughly enjoyed it with the sausage. The interior is very nice with plenty of seating and a rustic decor. They are still working on the ABC license so the bar area will be open soon featuring local brews and eventually spirits as well. Overall this is a quality BBQ joint and I will be stopping by many more times in the future especially to try the ribs, chicken, and sides. read more

always great to eat at a place where the staff is so welcoming and friendly. food is excellent and loved everything we ate. definitely coming back to try other things and recommending to all my friends and family! read more

HammerDown BBQ - platter - brisket and pull pork with coleslaw & potato salad. Brisket was so tender and juicy, melt in my mouth like butter. - Barbeque Near Me - Aldie, Virginia

Very delicious bbq. Service is always great and the restaurant is awesome; plenty of seating and local craft beers on tap at the bar. 4 stars is because it's kinda pricey. read more

Ohh wow what great food and service. We came in on a snow day for a bite and warm up. We were supremely satisfied with the Service. The owner is a veteran so that definitely adds to the awesomeness. read more

Hammerdown is so delicious! Pulled pork but the chicken, a staff favorite, is beyond compare. Highly recommend you grab lunch in this casual joint! read more

Yummy and fast! We had pulled pork, ribs, mac and cheese, and collard greens. Staff was super friendly and following all proper safety protocol. read more

First time here and we loved it. The smoked meat was sublime and the owner was adamant about only serving freshly cooked barbecue, saying that even a day makes a huge difference in taste. What more could you ask from a BBQ oasis? read more

I was really excited to try this restaurant. I read all the reviews and decided to try a place close to home sans driving to Sterling to another BBQ place. The online order and drive up pickup was super easy. The food on the other hand was the pits! The brisket was super fatty & the pork was dry. I bought all of the sides and the only one worth mentioning -the string beans. They were delicious! I'm very disappointed because I wanted to like this place close to home! I guess I'll stick to The Pit Stop in Sterling! read more

Amazing brisket! Amazing ribs! Two visits - two VERY pleasant experiences. Cannot wait to return to this gem! ~billp

Place is awesome. Authentic, delicious assortment of meats. Staff is super friendly too. Tough to pass up that smell when driving down rt. 50. read more

The BBQ here tastes good but I was not super impressed with the sides. I enjoy the concept here of fresh food and like that you can watch everything being made and prepared. The owner and his staff are very friendly and the prices are not bad. The brisket is my personal favorite. The parking sucks and is hazardous but it is due to the road and the turn on the side. read more

Love everything at HammerDown. The smoked meats are amazing and the sides are equally good. Best ribs and chicken around. Don't skip the green beans and Mac and cheese read more

The brisket - my god the brisket!!! I just wanna shove as much of it as possible in my face. I love it!!! Everything I've tried here has been excellent. I'm not much of a sides guy, so not much to say here. Their meat and veggie offerings are superior to any BBQ place in the area. Hands down, HammerDown! read more

Soooooo looking to hang out and become a HammerDown Regular. Brisket: AWESOME Pulled Pork: AMAZING!!!! Baked Beans: YUM!!!! Be back soon!!!!! read more

Go. Eat. Enjoy. Then go back for seconds. Your stomach and wallet won't mind.

Great meat, but sides not good at all. Mac and cheese rather bland. I would definitely go back for just meat but cannot honestly recommend any of their sides. read more