I have been here a couple of times, and on each occasion it has been great. On my last visit, my grown children and their families and I went here for dinner, and it was the best. The outside seating and casual atmosphere was just what we needed with a large group that included children. We ordered a wide range off their menu, and everything was fantastic. If you haven't tried HammerDown yet, you really should if you like great BBQ. read more

We ordered meat by the pound: brisket, chicken and pulled pork. For sides we got coleslaw and baked beans. All the food was spot on and made to a high standard. Ambiance and service is okay but nothing special. Just go here for the food. Recommend it! read more

This review is specifically for the new pastrami sandwich. As with their brisket, the pastrami itself is fantastic. I think the only room for real improvement is the to go packaging. I love this thing. The sandwich is pretty large and a meal to itself. It comes with a good bit of pastrami, sauerkraut, and horseradish sauce on rye bread. I typically steer clear of sauerkraut but in this sandwich it works. The horseradish sauce was not overpowering but but I could have done with a little more kick. Next time I'll ask for more and sauce it myself. While the sandwich was great, the to-go packaging did not lend itself well to this. By the time I got to eat it (~3 minutes later) the bread had already turned soggy and it made eating the sandwich a bit sloppy. Fortunately the flavors were great so I kept going. I would recommend that if you order this to go, get the bread and fillers separate, then assemble on your own. Also, since the sandwich is so big, I would also suggest cutting it in half to make it a bit more manageable to eat. If you dine in, I don't think you'll have any of these issues. Hopefully they keep this on the menu for some time and not just this week. Can't wait to try it again! read more

Yummy banana pudding!! First time here and not only are the sauces good and meat tender but also decent prices for the amount of food. Leilani was the friendliest restaurant employee ive ever encountered as she chatted with us and all the customers about the food. read more

HammerDown BBQ - 1/2 eaten pulled pork sandwich. Sorry I couldn't resist - Barbeque Near Me - Aldie, Virginia

I came in on Sunday and I ordered their smoked pork sausage on a roll and their macaroni and cheese The pork sausage was certainly smoked as I could see the pink rim around the skin as I could see each slice that was cut. The taste sausage like salt and pepper. I brought it home with me just for fun. I got some spices out of the cabinet and I would lightly sprinkle and embed them in each slice and then warm them up vastly improve the taste and culinary experience. The Macaroni and cheese also had no flavor was like out of a box and I couldn't taste anything that was remotely like cheese. It just had a consistency like milk fat from cheese. Please, I highly recommend that you get a pork sausage that actually has some seasoning in it and some culinary body and flavor the same with the macaroni and cheese. Perhaps some of your customers might not notice but I do. I've had other smoke meat products like pastrami and corned beef that had irregular quality issues in the past read more

Another recommended restaurant, HammerDown. I'm not so familiar with the area where it's located but it's pretty unique place. I liked how you can tell their sides and BBQs are all made from the kitchen. Super friendly staffs and excellent food! The last time when I visited, they only offered outdoor seating but the heat didn't bother me. It is definitely a place to visit during this fall season! Highly recommended to BBQ loversssss read more

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Unfortunately the service wasn't super attentive which to be very clear they did get packed, but afterwards they were clearly empty and still made my friend wait for an hour on his food that he had ordered online. He asked them twice about his order and both times he was brushed off and told "it's being made". Then one of us stepped in to ask for him, they realized they hadn't even begun making his order. Now onto the food, I don't recommend their mashed potatoes they aren't salted, the corn bread is fine but not great. The pork ribs full stack is a lot, but not very good but with the barbecue sauces they provide it's quite good. The St. Louis ribs were stellar! Very delicious. Their sandwich very tasty. Their brisket is semi-good. Some of us received dryer brisket and others a juicier one. So their consistency isn't great. Would I come back here? No probably not. The seating inside is packed but not terrible and they have outdoor options, the ambiance isn't really anything special just a country interior with some old rustic touches. read more

Let's get into it. HammerDown BBQ unique name says it all. The cuisine was exceptional and expertly seasoned with spices and herbs that compel one to savor every bite. The staff was amiable, setting a high standard for others to follow. Enough said, DMV, you must visit this place. read more

I have driven Pass this restaurant for several years only living five minutes away finally decide to stop by. Pulling into the parking lot I was expecting to smell the smell of the smokers similar to other restaurants around the area however I could not . Then Upon entering the restaurant, it's your typical barbecue style interior nothing crazier fancy and enough seating for a good amount of people . I got here 20 minutes after they opened. There were two people ahead of me in the restaurant . I ordered a pound of the chicken and coleslaw family sized to go . The rub they use and smoke taste of the chicken is good however it is slightly pricey for what you get. I ordered a pound of the chicken and their family size coleslaw which is around a pound in the container they use. The coleslaw is just your basic cabbage coleslaw nothing special nothing fancy but again the chicken has a good smoke taste and there house bbq sauce is good but the slightly spicy sweet sauce is a lot better however for 1 pound of chicken and around a pound of cabbage style coleslaw it comes in at $30 read more

HammerDown BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Aldie, Virginia

Good food (we had brisket, ribs, corn bread, mac & cheese - vey smoky and different). Service could be better (no ice in the machine on a hot day, very busy staff no time for individual requests - we went on a Saturday, may be that's a bad time to go). read more

Brisket Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich Excellent food And the service here is quick, friendly and clean! We will definitely return read more

I love Hammerdown. I need to go there again very soon. I remember when they were a food truck and my son would always go there. Now they are on Rt 50 near the entrance of the community where he lives. read more

Absolutely the best bbq quality I've had in the area. This place may not look over the top but I assure you it's beyond expectations. The sides are less to be desired; nothing stands out to me between the collards, slaw, and Mac but the baked beans are delicious. It's a mix of pinto/black/kidney/no-name bean and they have flavor. The pastrami: Come. On. This pastrami is just out of this world. Perfect rub, perfect texture. Perfect flavor. Nothing compares. I'm told it's not always available but when it is they sell out quick. The brisket is second to the pastrami. All of the same qualities however my portion had a little less flavor which I balanced with the house sauces. So moist, so tender and just great overall. I'm not a rib fan but after chit-chatting with a few of the employees during a down time for them they offered up a rib for tasting and let me tell you...it's the definition of fall off the bone. I soon became a fan of ribs and I'm coming back specifically for them. The sauces are simple and few to choose from leaving your with little to no dilemma of which one to use. The spicy one is pretty good and the regular is...regular but good taste and the vinegar is what it is...not my cup of tea. The beer selection is pretty strong for this area. They pull a lot from the breweries around the area and they have a few taps from the better breweries from Richmond. This place is so small town in the biggest county. I met a few people working the lunch shift but I spent the most time talking to Damien. He had such pride in the place and was more than accommodating. I had questions about the meat before ordering and he had no issues giving me the info I needed. I located a spot at the bar after eating outside he talked a little bit about the history and how things were going. After asking more questions about the meat he brought out the rib sampler and talked all about the process and cooking. He's a true ambassador to the restaurant and you can tell he's very proud of its success. Thank you Damien! Overall this place is now my bbq destination and I don't think I'll be going out of my way for any of the others. The prices are reasonable and the meat is done so well. Give it a chance and you won't be disappointed. read more

HammerDown BBQ - Two meat platter (brisket & pastrami) - Barbeque Near Me - Aldie, Virginia

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Love this BBQ spot! Hands-down has to be my favorite BBQ spot in Virginia! Highly encourage others to check it out (the ribs & sauces are amazing!) service is great, and has indoor and outdoor seating options. Def check it out! read more

A nice out of the way restaurant with decent Greg barbecue. They have a nice selection of draft craft beers and soft drinks. I had the BBQ platter with pulled pork, ribs, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. They have a few sauces available, to include a Carolina vinegar and hot squirrel. There is a big outdoor eating area available as well. read more

HammerDown BBQ - Pulled pork, ribs, Mac and cheese, and baked beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Aldie, Virginia

Don't know why, but I was surprised by how much I liked the food. I had the ribs and brisket combo and both were delicious. For my sides, I had beans (tasty mix of 2 kinds) and cornbread (solid but I've had better). My son ate my leftovers and declared them yum - so I'll definitely go back. My friend had pulled pork, collards, and green beans that all looked great. The rest room was nicer than I might have expected in a BBQ joint. And I loved the gorgeous sink by the condiment bar for washing hands. Not cheap at $23 for the combo but worth a revisit - especially since my son will eat the food. read more

Best ever Beef brisket I have ever eaten, hands down. So much so that I'm still thinking about it, a year after I happened in. It's an hour away for me. It's worth the trip. It's that good! read more

You know it's a bad sign when a big selling point is the sauce. Brisket was bland and surprisingly greasy. Sausage had me missing seasoning as well. If your food is mid, your service needs to be better. I almost felt like apologizing for bothering the two kids behind the counter. The hunt for barbecue continues... read more

BBQ Lovers rejoice, you've found a taste of heaven! Ordered from these guys for pickup and was not disappointed. Friendly, and appreciative top notch service right off the bat. The meats were tender, juicy, flavorful and melted in my mouth. It doesn't get any better than this. I will definitely be back. read more

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The last few trips to Hammerdown have been underwhelming and annoying. I'm not sure what's going on or maybe I just happen to go on off days. The brisket and other meats used to be to die for. On the last few visits the meat has just been really dry and not fresh tasting. I'm annoyed that the iced tea is either empty or made incorrectly and has a funny taste and cloudy. They don't have sweet tea, but they *sometimes* have a simple syrup bottle for you to make your own. Their sauces come out of these little tiny spigots and usually need to be refilled. I hope they can rebound. read more

Came in for a date night! This place closes early so we took off work early on a Friday to grab dinner around 4pm. We got the platter deal where you choose 2 meats and 2 sides and we grabbed 2 beers. O-M-G, this food was wonderfully surprising! My fav was the brisket, it cut like butter and had soooo much flavor! The pullpork was tender, but honestly, for me it needed BBQ sauce to compliment it for full flavor potential! We really enjoyed the potato salad and green beans. The wash station by the BBQ sauce and drink station was soooo cute! They have great beer choices as well! We were huge fans of this place, and we will def be back to try ALL the other meat options that they have! read more

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I dig the environment /atmosphere ambience, good service and the food was delicious. I can't wait to go back!! Smaller place nice bar !! read more

Went to Hammerdown today for a winter ride with the American Legion Riders group I belong to. The owners just laid a new motorcycle only parking pad which was a great surprise. I think we were the 1st to use it. Great food, great atmosphere and I highly recommend this great roadside BBQ place. I had the 2 meat platter with pork and chicken with the baked beans (delicious) and potato salad. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the great food and fellowship. read more

This place has one of the best briskets I've ever had. And the Mac and cheese is phenomenal as well. It's look average at first glance but man does it taste good and have a smokiness to it. Bbq sauce was great as well and ribs were good. Definitely going back soon. Also has outdoor seating so was able to bring my dog read more

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Brisket is TOO DIE FOR! BBQ chicken is so moist (unlike most BBQ Chicken) sausage is juicy and flavorful, Mac n chz, potato salad and mashed potatoes are all sooooo good! read more

Hammerdown has still got the best potato salad! Ribs appear to be a big seller. And, all their BBQ sauce is great! Brave the road construction and drop in! read more

How did it take me sooooo many years to stop in and try this place? I don't think I've ever had such a great experience at a BBQ place! Usually there is something I get that is just OK. Not in this case! The smoked sausage and chicken were absolutely killer! The mac and cheese and greens were also incredible. Plus the spicy squirrel sauce is actually spicy, but also super flavorful-and that balance is rare in Virginia. I also loved the bites of the pulled pork and brisket my husband was kind enough to trade me. I'll definitely be back! Hopefully next time I'll be in time to catch the ribs too before they sell out for the day! read more

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HammerDown has been our go-to spot for years. It's conveniently located on the main route to most local wineries. I have to say that we not getting the same quality and quantity of food as we did in the past. The prices have gone up significantly however. I wish the prices were reflective of quality. I hope that HammerDown corrects itself and returns to its old glory. read more

Succulent. Passed through the scenic route back to Dulles from Front Royal and spotted this place after trudging through Middletown's mess (Eastbound). Honestly considering moving to the area from Chicago, which really is a food Mecca, due to the phenomenal food I experienced in VA. This establishment is one of the local lovely places I had the honor of eating at. read more

On your way to the Middleburg, VA area, don't drive too fast, you might miss it! Whoever the pit-boss is, they can definitely burn on the grill, meats are very good. My only recommendation is to put some seasoning on those sides. Otherwise, it's a solid spot to eat. Good social spot in the summer months. read more

I've tried their barbecue a few times. Compared to other local bbq places not too far, have to say it just average. Every time I visited, the brisket was dry, even after seeing them take a new one out of the warmer. Every thing else is good. Not great, or " the best I've ever tasted", just good. read more

HammerDown BBQ is a small BBQ joint on U.S. 50. The address is technically "Aldie, VA" but the immediate area is known as "Lenah." The building that houses HammerDown BBQ used to house a little store named: "The British Pantry & Cafe." They sold a variety of goods, foods, teas and so forth from the UK. I've been to HammerDown BBQ a couple of times now. Both times I've ordered everything to go - I ordered the Brisket and the green beans both times. I also got the Mac and Cheese and the smoked sausage the first time. First - the brisket. Both times it has been tender. But not consistent flavor profile-wise. The first time - the Brisket had a smoky aspect to it. The second time - no smokiness - but strong hints of black pepper. Both times the green beans have been different flavor-wise. The Mac and Cheese was not very cheesy. When I got home, I shredded some cheese, added it to the mix, and threw it in the oven to melt and warm up. The smoked sausage was good, but I felt like it needed a bit of char on the casing. You can order in to eat - the first time I visited - it was a hot day out - and it was uncomfortable inside temperature-wise. There is a bar area and tables and flat panel HD TVs. They have several taps of brews on draft. Worth checking out if you are a BBQ fan! #HammerDownBBQ read more

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An easy 5 star. The location isn't very close to me, and I still go out of my way to come here when I want bbq. The consistency of the quality is amazing. I haven't had poor meat once from HammerDown including sausage, pork and brisket. The Brisket has great pepper flavor on it and is sliced very nicely while still remaining juicy. The Mac N Cheese has a nice Smokey flavor to it and I recommend adding some of their squirrel sauce to the Mac n cheese if you'd like to try a different combination with some spice. read more

HammerDown BBQ - Brisket and Mac N Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Aldie, Virginia

Place totally rocks. Competition quality BBQ. Great sides. Great beer/cider selection on tap from local breweries and cideries. Easy to get to. Plenty of free parking. Casual easy going crowd. Pit out back and always smoking the next batch of meat!! Don't waste your time going anywhere else for BBQ. read more

The physical location of HammerDown has absolutely amazing barbecue and chicken just like the truck. Sometimes the line is out the door and they will run out of stuff. I have never had the ribs because my kids keep stealing them and who will take ribs from a kid. The sides are delicious. My kids love the homemade Mac and cheese. I will say that Willard's Brisket and slaw from Willard's is still the best in the area and Hammer Down is a close second. The BBQ from HammerDown is better. read more

Great BBQ, always interesting beer choices, quick service, perfect setting - everything you could ask for from a local BBQ joint. Give it a try - you will not be disappointed! read more

Absolutely phenomenal food with an even better staff. They were efficient in getting my order out and were very insightful with their sauce recommendations. The feel of the restaurant is so vibrant while still feeling conservative. 10/10 would come again! read more

HammerDown BBQ - BBQ Platter with Moist Brisket, Pulled Pork, Mac & Cheese, and Kens Collard Greens - Barbeque Near Me - Aldie, Virginia

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WOW amazing bbq ! I got a pound of the brisket , a pound of sausage and a large side of the coleslaw. The brisket was perfect . Not too fatty , not too lean with a nice smokey flavor. The sausage was really tasty and also you could tell this was smoked properly. But the best surprise was the coleslaw. It was the best coleslaw that I've ever gotten from a bbq place. Vinegar based with pickled onion in it . It had a very unique taste from something I can placed . So good. And to everyone getting food here if you can afford it please tip generously. Even if you are getting carry out. read more

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Awesome bar-b-que! Had the brisket sandwich, which had a healthy amount of meat on it and was delicious. I would drive miles to go here. Only downside was the girl at the register was a bit of a sourpuss. read more

+Brisket is good. +Pork ribs are good, but can be super fatty at times. -Prices are a bit steep for a full rack and brisket by the pound. I am still in the process of visiting this establishment a couple more times, to try the other barbecue items; e.g., smoke sausage. To be continued... read more

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