Finally tried this "dive bar" BBQ joint yesterday. Staff was fantastic letting us know right away that this was true smoked meats and not vinegar based or sugar sauce based BBQ. Draft list was fantastic for a small bar. My 7yo loved the options on the fountain machine. We only tried the brisket but it fell apart in our hands and had a delicious smoke flavor and was very moist. The pretzel and beer cheese was great. The hush puppies were huge. The cheese curds are what I get when I'm in Wisconsin. My Mrs isn't a fan of smoked meats, but I guarantee this will become a regular haunt for our family. Sadly we had other evening music plans so we missed the blue grass pickers. read more

Hog It Up - Like we're in Milwaukee! Cheese Curds (Deep Fried) - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

I went back with a group of six and I'll still stick with my four star review. The ribs were fantastic, probably some of the best ribs I've had lately. The hush puppies are very good and we always enjoy them. My wife's pulled pork was not the best. The pork was kind of dry and stringy. She was not a fan of the fries, although someone else had the sweet potato fries and they were five out of five. My son had the brisket which he said was good, but he felt like it was a child's portion. I really enjoyed the ribs, even though I really wanted the bratwurst with the peppers but they were out of them. I had the pink coleslaw which I also enjoyed and if you're a vinegar fan, you will like it too. The potato salad was peppery, and I gave it a three out of five I like pickles in my potato salad. Overall, I'll still go back to this place. I think the food is decent and I like to set up and if I'm looking for ribs, this is where I'm going. read more

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If you are traveling along I-81 and go through Winchester, VA, don't miss Hog It Up BBQ! We stopped for a late lunch and found the food incredibly good. Loved the brisket, the fried corn, the corn puddin, and sweoke beans. Loved talking to the Chef. The service was good and the ambiance was wonderfully fun. Guy Fieri, where are you? read more

Easily the worst bbq I've ever had in Winchester. Got some brisket cheese melt and it's almost as if they went out of their way to individually burn every ingredient. I got fries instead of the beans I ordered, twice. Fries were decent. No music, nothing on the TVs. Bartender was super nice and did her best aside from my beans, but otherwise that was just absolutely woeful. read more

It's just not summer without bbq. I was visiting and looking for a place in Winchester and found Hog it Up. It's a Texas style bbq and bar where they make everything themselves except for the pickles according to the owner Mike. I ordered the brisket sandwich with fries and tried all 3 bbq sauces. Sooo good! The brisket was tender and flavorful. The baby back bbq sauce was my favorite, just a classic flavor. South Carolina bbq was delicious as well. The bourbon style was a bit syrupy and sweet for me but still had a nice flavor. The decor was Texas eclectic and the music playing was classic country which created an inviting space with an authentic atmosphere. There was a television screen at the bar. The seating was comfortable though the high tables at the front window were a bit small to fit all the food. There are bigger tables on the other side near the counter. The owner was friendly and shared how he renovated the place himself over 10 months working every day, raised and replaced the ceiling, redid plumbing and electric and decorated it himself. He also has a Food truck business. I also tried the banana pudding. Yum! You get Free refills on drinks. Next time I want to try the Texas Twinkie, pickle weed salad and homemade potato salad and sweet tea read more

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Delicious Texas bbq!!! If you are in town you must try it. Brisket was flavorful. Ribs had a perfect seasoning on them. read more

Hog It Up - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

Admittedly we got there later in the day but they still took our order and allowed us to stay without rushing us through the meal. The main dishes, I had the BBQ sandwich and my wife had the brisket burger. Phenomenal! Vibe in the restaurant was country and what I would expect from a BBQ joint. However the sides were food crimes. I had the corn and it was overcooked and unseasoned with no butter or salt and discolored. My wife paid extra for hush puppies and they were WAY overcooked and blackened. Had they been honest with me and told us the side game was wack tonight or what to avoid, I would've ranked them higher. read more

I stand by my review. I just shared my experience. And look how Mike L. the owner responds. Now, I don't know any background to our experience. Maybe the waitress was new and didn't know where to find the menu prices. Maybe they were down to their last few rib bones that didn't have much meat on them. But what we received was not worth half the price we paid. But, I guess that makes me stupid and delusional. Facts are facts. I would hope you'd do something about that to improve your restaurant rather than bash the customer. But, maybe you're right about fixing things. Some you just can't. read more

Pro: delivery app. Con: food Was at work and my friend wanted to order some food through her door dash app so while scrolling around I happen to stumble across this establishment with quite a few positive reviews. We ordered the brisket, Mac N cheese, and chicken strips with fries. The brisket was just a tad dry but it very tender and broke apart easily. The Mac N cheese was decent but it didn't have a powerful cheesy flavor. The chicken strips were just ok and the fries were very soggy, lack flavor overall, and just sad. Even McDonald fries are better than these fries. All in all, the food experience was ok but nothing to write home about. In the future I don't think I will be ordering here again any time soon. read more

Hog It Up - Chicken stripes with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

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I should've taken pictures but the proportions are incredibly small. We paid $45 for the Sampler (tax included) which comes with 1/4 lb on 3 different meats. They didn't give us anything near that amount. The Mac n cheese was dry, the rice wasn't rice it was more like grits, and it did not have a pleasant smell to it. My husband got the brisket and pulled pork. The brisket was so dry he couldn't eat it. I wanted to try this place and was so disappointed especially because my husband was still hungry afterwards. I give 2 stars because the fries were great and the smoked turkey was amazing. The guy who cooked our food wasn't wearing gloves as I saw him drop our fries into the fryer. I hope this helps someone. This place is so cute and has so much potential! Unfortunately places like these are just getting more expensive and the proportions are getting smaller. read more

Completely felt back at home in Texas walking in. We were greeted immediately with a friendly smile and hello. My husband and I love traveling and experiencing new food and Hog It Up did NOT disappoint. We tried a little of everything but as anyone knows Texans can be pretty picky with our BBQ. I don't know if I could pick a favorite honestly. We had wet and dry cuts of brisket, turkey, shredded brisket and smoked corn beef brisket. Every piece of meat took us right back home to Texas! Along with all that great meat we tried potato salad which was probably some of the best I've had, corn (AMAZING) Beans, and of course you can't have BBQ without some fried okra! We met Mike the owner and talked with him about that Texas BBQ culture being in the great state of VA. I hope other VA folks enjoy a little piece of Texas being in their backyard. We highly recommend!!! read more

while we were reimbursed for the item we were charged for that was not ordered the fact remains that we were not advised there were two options for the chicken tenders and of course were given the higher priced item and were not told the price of the up charged item and those prices were not in the menu $5.99 is ridiculous for a side when you purchased the meal. we all have choices to where we spend our money and this will not be where i spend my money thank you read more

Not from Texas so I won't enter the Texas BBQ debate. What I do know is chicken wings. These wings are incredible!! Smoked and then deep fried for a crisp skin. These are not Buffalo wings nor do they claim to be. They are good old fashioned smoked wings with a good rub and awesome flavor. Want more? Dip them in some sauce to really make them pop. I would have to say these are the best wings in Virginia. I would say the best wings I have had but I have to revisit a spot in Pennsylvania to confirm it. So let's just say these are damn good wings. Want another culinary adventure? Try the Texas Twinkie. Trust me. read more

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Food is excellent! Great selection of beverages. Sweet potato fries are fresh and crispy. The corn pudding is amazing. Will be back again soon! read more

If you're ever in Winchester, Virginia- this is the place to try. One word? Brisket. You won't regret it. Their wings? Also banging. read more

Hog It Up - ows a plate of meat and a sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

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This place is great! Food made with love and smoke! The head chef/manager there is very helpful and personable. The prices were alittle high but I'll definitely be back! read more

The food is excellent. They have one worker who takes your order, prepares the meal and checks on you frequently. The decor is cool-Texas meets Virginia. Recommend the country fried pork cutlet or the drum sticks (called Trotters.). Beer and mixed drinks available as well! read more

A must-try local BBQ joint! My wife and I finally tried this place and we're so glad we did. It's a cozy friendly atmosphere with great service. The employees were so kind and welcoming. I had the delicious smoked wings and will most definitely be back to try out more of their options. read more

Hog It Up - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

We had lunch at Hog it Up today and it was great! We had brisket, ribs and pork. All 3 were tender and flavorful. We will definitely be back!! read more

What a racket. He doesn't want tipping. Instead He charges a Fair Labor and Wage Fee of 18%. He says this is for us not tipping. Who would I have tipped anyway? I order and pay for my food and beer at the counter and I picked up my beer at the counter. No one was coming to the table to wait on us. He charged for a credit card which I didn't use and then gave a cash discount that was less than the credit card fee. Take a look at this receipt. read more

Hog It Up - Receipt - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

Ordered the brisket, it was dry, the mac and cheese was salty and the hush puppies tasted like they were fried in old oil. The ice tea tasted old. Overall not a good experience. The waitress was very pleasant and helpful. My son enjoyed the ribs. read more

Texas native here. Excited to try because they said they had Texas BBQ. We tried it last week. Ribs were dry and tasted odd. Chicken was tasty. Pulled pork didn't have seasoning. The brisket was great, though! We tried it again today, but only the brisket. It was THE worst and driest brisket I've ever had. We strongly believe it was yesterday's brisket. You can see from the photo. I can't believe they served this and thought it was okay. Especially for the price. Will NOT be returning. read more

Hog It Up - Dry brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

I tried Hog it Up BBQ for lunch today in Winchester based on a recommendation from a friend. Great service and the Q was very good! As a long time resident of South Carolina, I especially appreciated the Carolina yellow bbq sauce Easy parking on the road in front and around back and that's hard to find near town! Service was also excellent! read more

Hog It Up - Pulled pork sandwich with Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

Great brisket with a good bark and flavor, the smoked beans were very good. The Banana pudding was very good to top it off. Great atmosphere and friendly staff to take good care of your needs. read more

ordered a hamburger was told them no cheese was delivered one with cheese and fries. I had to wait for another hamburger to be made without cheese meanwhile eating cold fries when I bring the attention of this to the manager he charged me for the burger because they were throw it out very poor customer service read more

In my opinion, this restaurant is a hidden gem. The barbecue is outstanding and the sides are even better The beer is ice cold, small place. Very clean. Staff is outstanding. The lady behind the barbecue is very pleasant and explains The menu. Just a very nice place It's only been open a month so it's new to the Winchester area . If you drive by this place you better turn around and come back . Everything is recently priced. I'll definitely come back here read more

My friends and I were in town visiting and decided to try this spot for BBQ. We were greeted right when we walked in by two very friendly employees. After checking out the menu, we decided to order several items to share. For three people we ordered: -1/3lb Texas Brisket -1/3lb Pulled Pork -1/3lb Spare Ribs -sides: Mac & Cheese, Potato salad, Baked beans -Texas Twinkies : bacon wrapped jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and brisket The food was fantastic! The meat was flavorful and tender. My favorite of the three we tried was the spare ribs. They were smoked to perfection and fell off the bone with great color. The sides were tasty as well-- the highlight for me was the beans. Just the right amount of sweetness with big pieces of meat mixed in. But my favorite part of our meal was the Texas Twinkies! Bacon wrapped jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and brisket. WOW. They were so delicious. The filling had a ton of heat with the perfect blend of creamy and savory. I highly recommend them! The staff checked in on us multiple times asking how we liked the food and if we needed anything else. What a great place for BBQ! read more

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Superbly delish. Nice people too. My food was succulent and the cheese had that broiled crispy texture you can't resist. There is parking out back here. So good! read more

We've visited Hog-It-Up several times now. We've never gotten anything we don't like. Recommended - Wings, pulled pork, brisket, chicken tenders, fries, bread pudding, coleslaw (with coconut), potato salad, I'll reiterate the wings, and the specials they have from time for time like pork belly skewers! My absolute favorite is their wings! Hands down, the best in Winchester! I stop by to just grab a big order of wings to have for lunch for a couple days! If you haven't tried it, or are visiting and want BBQ check them out. They are Texas style, so expect to pay for meat by the pound. Makes combinations easy and the food is awesome! read more

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This place was disappointing to say the least. Expensive pork belly skewer with 4 tiny dried out pieces. The wings were just ok. Nashville sauce and ranch helped since the wings were a little dried out. Corn pudding was tasteless and a little dried out or burnt. Also got the chili, it wasn't award winning but just ok. read more

Hog It Up - Pork belly skewers=one skewer. This place should be ashamed of itself. 4 tiny dried out pieces - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

When traveling I love finding the local hole in the wall restaurants. Luckily we found this location and the food was awesome. I had the Wednesday special, Mac-n-cheese covered in my choice of protein (bbq of course, and the Texas Twinkies (off the hook good). My traveling partner ordered the wings and oh my goodness some of the best I've eaten. Beer was very good and cold - as it should be. Finally the service was outstanding - food brought to our table and both the server and chef came out to check on us as well as. Good conversation as they shared with us the story about the restaurant. Be sure to try this location if in the Winchester, VA area! read more

Hog It Up - Wednesday lunch special! - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

Ok, to start with, best wings in town. It's down hill from there. Had to ask for fries and coleslaw, showed up after most of wings were done. Chili was good flavor but barely warm. Then the bill! Sketchy is a good description, illegal might be a discussion. Food totaled $38.70 12.80 taxes per guy at the register $5.80 15% tip even with sub par service $57.35 when done Wow! Hidden fees I asked after the fact what a Fair Labor & Wage fee is? Tax? No, it's a hidden fee so he can pay his labor more! Really? WTF They have good food But not ethical in my opinion read more

Hog It Up - Bill - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

We had so much good food here!!! Banana pudding, brisket, Mac and cheese, pulled pork, sweet tea chicken, Texas Twinkie. Growing up eating BBQ has made me quite picky, but they passed all of the tests. Food, quality and service was superb. Also they have a full bar! read more

Hog It Up - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

If the only thing in the menu was the Texas Twinkie I'd be back for more. 2nd time visiting and once again impressed with the quality of the food, as well as the friendliness of the owners and staff. Today I had the Sweet Tea Chicken, Texas Twinkie, and the Crispy Balls. Leaving fat and happy! read more

Hog It Up - Texas Twinkie - Barbeque Near Me - Winchester, Virginia

4 pm on Saturday. No chicken available. Not ready for another 30 minutes. Prices are high for the amount of what you get in sides. Staff were new and couldn't answer questions on some items. Decided instead to go down the street for awesome pizza. read more

Great place for BBQ in Winchester! As usual Yelp didn't disappoint- super friendly and helpful staff. Order at the counter by weight and order ad hoc for meats and sides. Pulled pork and brisket were fantastic, beans and stuffed jalapeños were super unique and wonderful. Very nicely decorated, very clean, laid back atmosphere with live music as a bonus. If you want to support local and get some great BBQ, give this new place a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Really enjoy the atmosphere of this place! Has a great vibe. The service and food is also amazing! I really love their pulled pork sandwich with their SC BBQ sauce. I really have no complaints all around. read more

If you like smoky flavor in your wings than you're going to love them, I'm not a big fan. Texas Twinkie was excellent. Potato salad and baked beans meh. Brisket a bit on the dry side. Service was good and friendly. read more

Had the opportunity to eat lunch here two days in a row. First day we had Brisket Sandwich's --this is THE BEST BRISKET I have ever eaten and I have traveled around for 30 years in the military--THE BEST!! Today, we had pulled pork--not as good as the brisket, just "middle of the road.". If you get a chance to stop here, DEFINITELY try the BRISKET!!! Only detracting factor is the taxes and charges tacked onto the bill. Credit Card Service Fee.--4.0% Virginia Sales Tax--5.3% Winchester Sales Tax--6.0% Fair labor & Wage Service Fee--18% Tip (if desired) With no tip--taxes and fees add up to an additional 33% on your bill. !!! I guess it is legal to make all these charges but not very attractive to the customer. read more

Holy cow. Best BBQ around. We live about 35 minutes to the north. will be driving it a few times a month. We got the ribs, sweet tea chicken, brisket, Mac n cheese, Texas Twinkie, banana pudding, wings, corn pudding, and fries. It was all amazing. They just hit their 2 year mark. Hope to see them around for a long time!! read more

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