We had such a great experience at Hops on the Hill! We came in with friends and had a wonderful meal from start to finish. The BBQ was fantastic, and the service was truly incredible. Our drinks came out at a perfect pace, and our server was attentive without being overbearing. They kept the waters coming, which is such a small thing but makes a big difference when you're enjoying a meal. The atmosphere here is warm, comfortable, and welcoming. The decor is beautiful and inviting, and you can tell a lot of thought went into creating a place where people want to sit and stay awhile. Even the restrooms were spotless, which says a lot about the care put into the whole experience. Everyone in our group had a great meal and a great time. We're so glad we stopped in and would definitely recommend Hops on the Hill to anyone looking for good food, great service, and a relaxing atmosphere! read more

Food was delicious. Tender and juicy brisket. Mac and Cheese was creamy and flavorful. The beans were perfectly balanced with sweet/spicy The 3 bbq sauces were all very good. Texas, carolina, and marion berry spicy. My wife had a martini that was delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and did a great job. There was a mix up on the bill with the drink and they fixed it immediately without hesitation. Can't wait to go back. read more

Hops on the Hill - Sliced brisket with cornbread/beans Brisket dip with bacon/caramelized onions, mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Tumwater, Washington

neighborhood hidden gem. I loved this place. staff was super friendly, the environment was clean and relaxed - I'm sure this would be a great place to watch a football game or swing in after work on your way home. this was the coldest beer on tap I've had since moving to Olympia and that really stood out to me lol my mom and I shared the half pan of nachos with pulled pork and they were insanely good and plenty of food for two people. their bbq sauces were fantastic. we also split the bruschetta which was a good portion size and so fresh and delicious. we will definitely be back! I don't give out 5 stars very often and Hops on the Hill definitely deserves it! read more

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Hops on the Hill is such a great spot! Tuesday trivia night is always a blast, the music creates a fun atmosphere, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, and the brisket nachos were absolutely amazing!! The plate loaded with flavor and definitely something we should share and order again. Great place to relax, have some fun, and enjoy good food with friends. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Omg, we LOVE this place. Here again (4th time this month, lol!!) celebrating different things we always come here. Great drinks, good service, food is top notch. Great ambience! Well worth it! read more

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I love this place. It's kind of a Boujee bar on Tumwater Hill. The food is always amazing. Our servers are great every time. The lighting is dim and perfect. We went for New Year's Eve to start the night with an appetizer. Their Brisket queso never disappoints. I would have given 5 stars but the 2 person band was AWFUL. Other than that Hops on the Hill is amazing. read more

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Crazy good brisket queso. Like crack in a bowl. I could eat that stuff by the spoonful. The brisket is so perfectly seasoned and tender. A massive burst of flavor in your mouth and then the creaminess of the queso.... If ever I get the opportunity to have a "last meal", the brisket queso from Hops on the Hill would be a contender. I enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant. It's pretty chill and relaxing. Nice, simple rustic feel. And the service has always been consistently good. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. read more

Hops on the Hill - Brisket sliders with cucumber salad. Absolutely delicious and flavorful! - Barbeque Near Me - Tumwater, Washington

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Excellent food! The chili was flavorful, with chunks of brisket, and rich tomato flavor, very filling. The Cuban sandwich was so good I didn't need any BBQsauce. Mac n cheese was mildly spicy and very cheesy, absolute perfection! Their meats are tender and not overly smoked like a lot of places. This place does it right! Service was excellent. New favorite for sure. read more

It's a shame I have to leave a review like this because the food was pretty good. My waitress Simone was honestly kinda terrible. When she wasn't rushing and being rude she was just messing up and lying to us. She charged me the wrong amount for the food that I got and when I asked her about it showing as charged in my bank account she very tersely told me that it'll change to the correct amount in a little bit but it still hasn't. Also she lied about offering a military discount. I asked her in person and she said they didn't and I just called their restaurant again and someone else said they did. Yo fire this chick it's a shame that I paid **more than I should have** to be treated like shit. A four dollar tip was too much. Have a great day. read more

Usually fabulous food&people. I was there Sat July 18th at 2pm. We were told that we could only order 1 slider each from the happy hour menu! read more

Hey Ya'll , Felt like I needed to greet you with some southern charm since this review is about BbQ! Hops on the Hill baby is for real! Nice bar pub style joint with nice selection of sitting. High tops, tables, or seat at the bar and watch the games. Looks like they also have a karaoke night or live music. Anyway, let's get to the food. We ordered a variety of food. Smoked Chicken wings with I believe is a house made ranch ooohh yeah! So good... the chicken was juicy grilled and smoked by a pro. Potato soup and grilled bread. Hmmm soup was creamy and hearty. Comes with all the fixings like cheese, bacon, etc yup. Making your mouth water! Next, was the bbq plate. They offer several sauces that you will have a hard time choosing which one is better. I chose the sliced brisket and chopped brisket for my daughter. The sliced brisket was juicy, easy to cut, full of smoky flavor, and nice thick cut. I keep telling you all that PNW is coming through with their bbq. This plate came with sides. I chose potato salad & baked beans. All of it a hit sheesh. Also has a side of pickles and white onion with slices of white bread. But what was really special is their cole slaw and cucumber salad! I never tasted anything like this. It was zesty, fresh, and light. Perfect kick and seasoning. My hubby ordered seconds. We were so full he had to go walk it off. If you are in Tumwater please make it a part of your day or night to show some love to this great place. I know you will not be disappointed! Now check my pictures below. You're welcome! read more

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I. Love. This. Place. I seriously try to spread the love around but I can't help but find my way back here at least twice a month. (I could make it here 5 days a week since I live up the street). I have to try to NOT come here more often. I work in a restaurant, full disclosure... but dammit the French 75 and PULLED PORK are AMAZING! It's casual and neighborhoodihsh. Everyone that works here is great with handling the business regardless of busy or slower times... knowing when to engage with guests and when to let you enjoy your time alone. I appreciate how hard you all work to make sure everyone is happy. Special mention to the Caesar salad. Sorry I didn't get pictures this trip. I was hungry. read more

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I literally just had the most amazing meal here, it's hard to find good quality food anymore, I often leave places thinking .." God that was gross" not here, it smells so good when you walk in, they smoke their meats in house and let me tell, they know what they're doing here. I'm super picky. I had the brisket dip with mac n cheese as a side, it was absolutely perfect. 100% will be making this my goto for going out to eat. Oh and I also I had the queso and chips the other day "amazing ". Best service ever by the wonderful bartender Becky. read more

Hops on the Hill - Barbeque Near Me - Tumwater, Washington

We went here for the first time and it was decent. Im unsure if they have AC, as it was muggy in there but not too bad. There was only us and one other group and we had to constantly ask if we needed something so not the best service however the food made up for it! I would like to go back for karaoke or the events they have to offer. The happy hour was impressive too! I'd say give it a try if you are local! :) read more

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Cute little spot. I had the smoked turkey sandwhich was very flavorful. Sandwhich came with 1 side so I got Mac n cheese. That was a little dry. My favorite sauce of theirs was the Carolina. They do not brew their own beer but plenty of local options. read more

Hops on the Hill - Barbeque Near Me - Tumwater, Washington

Went for happy hour and recommend the tater tots. Good service but it's definitely a bar atmosphere.

Very small place but large on flavor. The BBQ brisket sandwich (on brioche) was delicious. They have 3 flavors of BBQ sauce: tex-mex, carolina, and spicy. Spicy was my favorite. Waitress was very friendly. The mac and cheese side (7oz) was okay. It was kind of dry. Wish it was hotter and cheese was softer. All in all 4/5. read more

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I don't usually review a place after one visit, but we tried a lot of the menu and staff were great! If I recall correctly, there were 3 employees (all male) working. All three were super chill and engaging. My date commented on how friendly our server was without feeling fake. Totally agree. I would totally be his neighbor. Anyway. Food. What you really wanna hear about. Nachos - so yum! I would come here just for nachos and a beer. I will say, don't bother paying extra for brisket. There wasn't much on there. Pulled pork - so yum! Not dry and good flavor Half rack of ribs - I'm assuming they were delicious because he didn't offer to share lol Creamed corn - pretty yummy! Potato salad - meh. Not my favorite. But you might like it! Mac n cheese - dry and not very flavorful. Ate it with my pulled pork and it added life to it. Cornbread muffins - you get two! They sounded hard. :/ He said they were dry and only ate one. Meats were out of this world! Sides were ok. Great tap list. Chill atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. (They have other sides to try and I'm optimistic!) read more

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On our way back home, we stopped in, and we were so glad we did. It's a cute little pub that is, in fact, on the hill. He ordered the Smoked Brisket Mac & Cheese bowl, and that may have been the best brisket we've had in quite some time. I ordered the @StPatricksDay special - a Rueben sandwich made with some amazingly delicious corned beef on golden toasted Rye bread. I also had an old fashioned which was well made, and he had a sour from Pfreim. The staff was friendly and attentive. The dining area is nice looking with a rustic collection of hard hewn woods. The parking lot is decently sized. They have an outdoor dining area that appears to be only one seasonally. The restroom was clean and well kept. All in all, a great shop for a weekend lunch. read more

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I still dream of the smoked turkey tacos. Great service. I'll be back! ----------------------------

I wanted a beer with my lunch but didn't know which. Josh gave me samples to help me decide, he was really helpful and personable. I had the meat ball grinder which was really good with homemade meatballs and tomato sauce as well as sliced (and melted) cheese and I had the potato salad as the side. Really good potato salad! The sauce is a bit too spicy for this whimp but it was still a really good lunch. I'll be back read more

Love this place. The food is consistent. The staff great and fun events every week. Great happy hour food. Definitely a place that regulars love coming back to. Mad props to Sarah and Becky. They are always hustling for their customers and it's always noticeable and appreciated read more

Great authentic BBQ and fast service Love that this spot is on the way to/from Ocean Shores, it's definitely going to become a guilty pleasure going to the beach and then getting some brisket on the way back LOVED the brisket and pulled pork (both were soft and juicy); my boyfriend and I shared a 2 meat plate and it was more than enough food. The soft pretzels are also a great bite, super soft and fluffy! The decor and music set a very fun yeehaw ambiance which was a unique experience for me Pros: * fast service and food! * authentic delicious BBQ * decent price; a 2 meet plate was $33 which my partner and I shared amongst ourselves and it was more than enough food for us both * for my drink girlies and guyos, they have all day happy hours on Saturday Cons: * the location can be out of the way depending on where you're located read more

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Service was phenomenal, beer was lovely, and both menu items we had were delicious! Ambiance was so cozy and staff was so welcoming, definitely recommending to friends/family. You guys are all so awesome!! read more

Went to Hops on the Hill on a Friday night. It was crowded, noisy and the food was meh. We won't go back again. Just another sports bar that caters to the Tumwater crowd. read more

Nice enough location. Small menu but SO Expensive for what you get. I came in for lunch and ordered a brisket sandwich that came with a side. Nothing was on the bun but the brisket. I reached for the BBQ sauce and found it too thin and watery. The meat tasted good, but such a small portion on a regular-sized bun for $17 was a bit spendy. Not recommended at these prices. read more

My sister is a regular here and loves it, so when we asked where she wanted to be treated to for her birthday this was her top pick. Having celiac disease as myself, the ability to guarantee a gluten free order lets her enjoy eating out without worrying about getting sick. She's had great experiences here as she frequents it pretty often. The restaurant has a nice low key casual atmosphere with a large bar breaking up two little seating areas. We had an early dinner like around 430 on a Friday night and had no issue finding an empty table to snug up in. They have lots of gluten free options including nachos in their apps, pretty much all their BBQ, and some delicious sides and salads. We ordered the nachos with pulled pork and the BBQ meat and side platter with chicken and brisket. Biggest issue we had was that our server was really nice but seemed to struggle with taking down the simple two item order. We ended up with nachos with no pulled pork, despite asking her to alert the kitchen of our gluten allergy, the entree came with bread on top of it. Then it was remade with ribs instead of the brisket we'd ordered. We felt bad because she was really nice just seemed totally overwhelmed with us and one other table who she still hadn't even served drinks to yet. Once we got our BBQ it was all really good. I was mostly impressed with the brisket but the husband and sister raved about the nachos, wings, and sides and everyone left happy and full. Based on my sister's experience this was pretty unusual so I think this is likely a very solid place with great gf snacks and drinks and we just hit it on an odd night. I'm sure we'll be back next time she gets to choose restaurants! read more

Love this place! As vegetarians my best friend, my daughter and myself thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here. They have many vegetarian options as well as many barbecue options which my husband loved. The smoked carrot tacos were delicious and the hill pan nachos were out of this world! The service was amazing. A great experience the minute we walked in the door. We will definitely be back and bring friends! read more

Enjoyed some lunch and beers at Hops on the Hill last Saturday, I got the brisket sandwich and cucumber salad. Both were great! I had two beers which were both enjoyable as well. The only reason I went with 4 stars is because on a Saturday just after noon they only had one server and this poor woman was slammed! Making the service sub par (not the servers fault). read more

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Thus place is AMAZING!!! The Good: Creamed corn-NEVER had homemade creamed corn before so I only had the canned version to compare and there really is no comparison! This creamed corn is rich, cream cheesy & peppery. Baked Beans-Sweet & delicious Ribs Brisket Beer selection Jalapeño ranch Corn bread with whipped butter The Bad: Smoked Carrot-tastes chemically to me and I've never had a cooked carrot I didn't like, till now. The So-so: The 3 BBQ Suaces are just OK. Hubby liked the spicy and the regular. Service is hit or miss not terrible, not great. read more

Hops on the Hill - Creamed corn is delicious!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Tumwater, Washington

this place is honestly great I couldn't complain about one thing. Good service great brisket. They were very respectful and helpful

1st time and by NO means am I a bbq coniseure. First impressions walking in on a happy hour. Loud music and lots of people trying to talk over it. Friendly service. Inside set up a bit unusual. Sports bar, bar, restaurant...a mix of everything. Had a neighborhood feel. Ordered a couple cocktails and appetizer (queso bowl). This thing was flavorful. And thick tortilla chips so you're not breaking them apart while scooping up deliciousness. Noticed the music lower and loud yelling got softer after happy hour. Or what I assumed was the end. Wife and I shared a 2 item plate. Ribs, brisket, beans and potato salad were amazing. Fresh stuff, like homemade. BBQ sauces were just as good. I love mustard sauce which this one was tastey. Also tried this addicting marionberry sauce. Had a little heat and nice flavor. Real good. Was a little pricey but I don't mind spending a little extra for great food and good service. We'll be back. read more

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Thanks, yelp! Earlier this week while passing through town, I picked up a turkey sandwich and some chili, and the turkey sandwich was fantastic. It was really the combination of everything about the sandwich....the turkey itself, the fantastic onions, and the equally fantastic pickles combined with the Carolina sauce all worked together to make a really good sandwich. The gal that helped with my to go order was super nice, and didn't blink when was credit card was wet because I accidentally washed my wallet at the car wash. Def a pleasant experience. read more

Been here 2 times now, the food and service are amazing here. Other reviews will complain about prices (don't eat out or choose mcdonalds instead) I've paid more for bbq and it wasn't as good as it was here. Ordered the ribs and pulled pork along with creamed corn and mac and cheese. Everything had that homemade cookout vibe and couldn't get enough of each bite. And their housemade BBQ sauces, superb loved the huckleberry hot sauce not too hit, not too sweet, but just right! Servers/Bartenders both times were very friendly and accommodating, with suggestions for not only food but drinks to try on tap. Sports on the TV but not distracting, nice outdoor seating with tabletop firepits (a smores desert option would've been fun) some sort of activity like pool/darts/outdoor game would take this spot to another level but I enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back again read more

Great selection of just about everything! Amazing variety of taps available and bottled beer options too, a full bar and cocktail menu with unique choices. And to accompany the yummy drinks... The food is absolute perfection! They have smoked meats like brisket and pork, but also have smoked carrots as a veggie option. The vegetarian tacos of your dreams. Also recommend the smoked carrot on their pan nachos too. Friendly service and very chill place with a cozy aesthetic. Lots of screens for your sports viewing pleasure! read more

Hops on the Hill - Smoked Carrot Tacos - $3 each on happy hour! - Barbeque Near Me - Tumwater, Washington

Driving back from Seabrooke back to Seattle, kids were hungry and needed to stretch their legs. I found the place on yelp, and the reviews are 100%. This place is great! The food was delicious, everyone found something they liked. We even ordered the smoked carrots for an extra veggie and they were fantastic! Highly recommend for the perfect midway to Seattle stop for good food and not a chain. Just off the exit from highway 101 at the exit before I5. Kids split the meatball sub, and caesar salad. Hubby and I split the two meat platter with two sides. Carrots and twister fries to share. Drinks for all four and our bill was less than $75. That is a very rare occurrence when a family of four goes out to eat. Plus the service was amazing! Our waiter was very accommodating and very friendly. He was busy inside and still made it out to our table outside frequently to checkin. 5 stars all day! Definitely coming back on our next trip to the coast. read more

Hops on the Hill - Roasted carrots in the front. Meatball sub to the upper left and Caesar salad upper right. - Barbeque Near Me - Tumwater, Washington

We were disappointed in our first venture at Hops on the Hill. We took out an order of Mac n cheese, bowl of chili and meatballs. The Mac n cheese had the flavor of jalapeño which took away from a tasty cheese flavor. The chili was just plain spicy with no real flavor and mushy texture. The sauce for the meatballs was spicy as well. If this is a sampling of their food, then this isn't the place for us. read more

Bright cheerful interior, well stocked bar and taps. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Hubby had smoked turkey sliders - big pieces of perfectly smoked juicy turkey with 3 sauces at table. ( all good!!). I'm had the smoked pork street tacos couldn't finish - wonderful and big. We will definitely go back. read more

Pretty expensive and not great service. The food was ok but not great. The only reason I went was because I wanted somewhere not downtown to watch the mariners game. The server was snotty about it and insinuated that we were there too long even tho we continued to order drinks. Won't go again unless I'm desperate read more

Nice little bar/food establishment. Helpful, pleasant staff. We loved the sliders. We had the brisket and the smoked carrot sliders. They were perfectly sized (3 on each plate) for our senior appetites. Delicious. We will visit here again. read more