This place has well over 1000 reviews and most of them are positive for a reason! Pro Pig checks so many boxes and is a must try for anyone in the area. It gets busy and they don't take reservations. They do have an online waitlist but we went around 4:30 and didn't have to utilize it. Our party of 6 climbed camel's hump earlier in the day and showed up famished. We knew this was the right pig out spot for us to refuel from the moment we walked in, smelled the food and saw the amazing ceiling-high bar. The smoked meats were outstanding. High quality cuts smoked to perfection. We had an order of every meat they offer and they were all just as good. That being said, I could go back just for the cornbread w maple butter. My word, it was like eating cake for dinner. The Mac & cheese was ooey and gooey with a nice crispy top. And the cookie skillet was like a party in your mouth. We didn't think we'd be able to finish everything but there wasn't a crumb to be found when we were done. As far as service goes, it was as good as I've ever had at a place like this. Our server was laid back yet always on top of things. We never waited for anything and her timing was perfect. There's outdoor seating if that's your jam. We sat in the large table by the window and got to look out on main st. It couldn't have been more perfect. read more

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Great food. Great beer. Awesome vibes. (Parking sucks, but when traveling with a trailer, you get used to that.) Good stuff. read more

We went in for dinner while visiting from out of town and this place was slammed. Luckily we were able to sit and eat at the bar top. Despite the packed house, servers were friendly and reasonably attentive, and while the food came out slow, that's to be expected. I wouldn't say it was unreasonable at all considering the volume, AND they were churning out a ton of to-go orders. No televisions in here, which I loved, and a great vibe. Tons of people just having a great time. Great non-alcoholic drink menu. About to celebrate three years of sobriety, and I truly appreciate that. The food was good-great, depending. My wife got a salad with pulled pork and I got the brisket. Both were just "fine" and the meats desperately needed sauce. The brisket was pretty dry, which was disappointing. We also split a side of the smoked mushrooms, which we thought were good, and the pasta salad, which was unfortunately quite bland and not very noteworthy at all despite using pasta from the acclaimed Gallus. Now here's the sleeper: the dry rub wings were incredible. Some of the best I've ever had! Don't miss out on these just because they're on the appetizer menú. If I came back I'd just get a double order of these bad boys. Sweet and smoky and cooked to perfection. Absolute 10/10. read more

The only restaurant we visit when we're in the area - always such a treat & always amazing food/atmosphere/&service. Attempted to visit another restaurant in the vicinity but there just is no comparison. read more

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This place is really cute! They have great indoor and outdoor seating with a fun atmosphere. It's a little on the pricier side, but we really enjoyed the pickled vegetables and thought they were a standout. read more

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We came in at noon on Saturday and there was just starting to be a wait. My husband got a beer and I ordered a glass of red wine that was served cold,?? We we ordered the brisket sandwich and rib sandwich that was there special of the day. The brisket sandwich was very good. However, the rib sandwich seemed to be leftover rib that had been ground up. It was just like a hamburger but not good. I have to say that the coleslaw was absolutely tasteless. We also ordered a side of macaroni and cheese that was $17. It was very good, but a bit expensive for a dish of macaroni. I'm not sure we would go there again. read more

It's a good restaurant and one of the best spirit programs I have seen. Getting a flight is one of the best things you get can here and the food is pretty good. It's worth it when you can get a seat and eat there. Let me give you the reasons why I knocked it down to 4 stars: 1. Getting a table for dinner here can be difficult especially during the weekend. Yes, even when it's below freezing point. They are that popular and not being able to make a reservation doesn't help. 2. The only dish I found out off many occasions and many items is the sausages. It's a bit more grainy in texture that as off putting for me. Because it's grainy, I can imagine that this was made by hand instead of mass produced. read more

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The food is worth the hype! We ate pork and brisket sandwiches. These were delicious.

LOVED this little spot. We opted for the brewery side because we wanted to sit outside. Thoroughly enjoyed the nachos and the vibe!! read more

Prohibition Pig - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

The food was great - easily some of the best BBQ in the area. Despite it being a busy Saturday, we were seated quickly and our food arrived timely as well. We ordered the ribs and brisket plates and split both dishes, which turned out to be a great choice. Each plate was delicious and flavorful in its own way. The brisket was cooked perfectly- tender and flaky, while the ribs were even more flavorful thanks to the BBQ sauce and fell right off the bone. At $26 and $29 per dish, we were hoping for slightly larger portions of coleslaw or sides. The interior was a bit dark, though it fit the overall vibe very well. The bar area was lively, even without a TV, which was nice to see. Overall, the atmosphere was great, and I'll likely be back when i'm in the area. read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile. I finally decided to make it happen. I ordered the brisket sandwich, my husband had the burnt ends and grits, and my daughter had the fried chicken sandwich. We also ordered the duck fat fries to share. Out of the the meals, we agreed the chicken sandwich was the best. Between the texture, flavor, and creaminess of the pimento cheese. We thought the meat was okay. My biggest disappointment was the bbq sauce. I much prefer Texas bbq to Carolina bbq. My husband wants to go back to try the wings but I'll skip returning. The portions are on the small side and sides are al la carte so it adds up. If you enjoy Carolina bbq it will probably be a hit for you. The service was excellent. read more

Prohibition Pig - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

Our last summer trip to Vermont was our first time stopping at Pro Pig, and now we'll have to visit each trip! We ate in the restaurant side - they don't take reservations, but we were seated right away when we arrived (early dining times with a toddler FTW, iykyk.) Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the various options on the draft beer list and cocktail menu and gave us great recommendations. We started with the duck fat fries, you can't go wrong with these whenever they're on a menu. The cornbread was moist and very flavorful, my kiddo ate it up! The 1/2 pound plate of chopped pork was BOMB - the meat is so tender, and pre-doused in their Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce which is very vinegary which I loved. The sliced brisket plate was also top notch - the brisket was smoked very well and the portion was a hefty thick cut. Great atmosphere, great people, great food! read more

Prohibition Pig - Duck Fat Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

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Nothing short of perfect. Got the brisket and the rice pudding. Everything came out super fast. Bartender was great. LOVE the music. Drop the playlist rn. read more

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Service was attentive and friendly. Food portions were solid without being overwhelmingly heavy. Our cocktails were unique and smooth. One in our party is allergic eggs but thought the cocktail with egg whites looked good. Our server immediately said they could do an alternative base for that texture and it turned out great. Strongly recommend :) read more

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Stopped in for dinner on a Friday evening and had a nice meal! We were able to get street parking a little bit down the road. We were able to get a spot at the bar which was nice. Bartender was nice and able to give good recommendations. We started with the roasted carrot salad and loved it! The carrots with the Greek yogurt and chili crisp were delicious! A very unique dish. I then ordered the Mac and cheese and added chopped pork. The Mac and cheese was warm, creamy, with a great contrast with the crunch breadcrumbs. Pork was great add on. Overall a really nice meal and glad we stopped by! read more

Prohibition Pig - Mac and cheese with added chopped pork - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

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Great atmosphere. Very hipster vibes, which we personally loved. Great selection of mocktails for those who don't drink. Staff was fast and friendly. One of the best burgers we've ever had. Brisket is 10/10 read more

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Good bbq, especially loved the fried ribs and the smoked wings. The sausage was a bit salty, cornbread a tad burnt/dry, and brisket oily and dry. On the bright side, their bbq sauce is super good! read more

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Our first meal in Vermont, the last thing I expected was life-changing wings, but that's what happened! The dry rub wings were maple/sweet, spicy, and crunchy, and incredible in every way. This is the kind of top-tier food that induces food dreams. Everything else was so satisfying too. The coleslaw was full of flavor, the cornbread was soft and sweet (no dry, bland cornbread here!), we loved the marinated carrots (so tart and crunchy), and the meats were perfectly seasoned. Not surprisingly for a BBQ place, it smelled amazing from the moment we walked in the door. Our server was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Wish we didn't live across the country from this gem! read more

Prohibition Pig - Pork and brisket meals - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

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Where to start? Being from out of town my wife and I wanted something good but not too pricey. Upon looking at some reviews we fell on this place, which we had never been to, and decided to give them a shot. Upon walking in you'll notice that it is a very small restaurant with their lights dimmed low. The bar area is ready to be taken in photo and put in one of those decorations magazines. The hostess was great, the waiter we got was really friendly, knowledgeable and the food recommendations were FANTASTIC. We got the chicken wings with pickled carrots and house ranch, the side of pulled pork, their Pig Mac burger (a double) and their duck fat French fries (OMG). Everything was good, we would just look at each other and say "did you try this, did you have a bite of that?" my only regret is that I didn't get a chance to try their skillet cookie and that we live more than an hour away. We will definitely go back and eat at this restaurant again. read more

Prohibition Pig - An outside shot where they have their meats piled high behind the window and their smokers to the left. - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

Cornbread and maple butter super yum! Fried pimento cheese super yum! Brisket sandwich decent. spicy chicken sandwich yum!! Ambiance very cool, very speak easy like! service good, friendly staff! Food came out almost immediately during peak dinner rush! Use the Yelp waitlist, it was very helpful! They run out of certain menu items early on so maybe go extra early. read more

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Incredible food. Probably the best in Vermont, and among the best I've ever had. They even have Cheerwine on the menu for those Carolina folk, plus a hit Lexington style vinegar based sauce. Service was quick, staff were friendly, and the ambiance was very woody and "country". I'm a fan!! read more

I don't often leave restaurant reviews on any platform. Everyone has a different palette, and places can have an "off night". I get it. But sometimes, a place just misses on so many levels that you want to caution folks about what might have once been good but has now become a "tourist trap" so they don't waste their last dinner on vacation on a sub-par experience, especially with other choices a block or less away. There were several spots recommend to me in-person by real humans, but I went with the Reddit choice that Food Network commented on (a long time ago). I'll go in order or the events of the evening. Table - easy to get on a Friday night (should have been a warning) Drinks - I read about a Pro Pig Swizzle - "A refreshing mix of silver rum, house-made ginger beer, and fresh lime." Server said "we don't make that". She asked where I saw it. When I explained I saw it on reddit and it sounded interesting she said "must be something old". I asked if the bartender could put something together like it ... after all how hard can it be? Use whatever ginger beer you have. There's a fully stocked bar back there ... their claim to fame is all the various whiskeys and such ... any bartender can "get close" to "something they used to make" ... or so I thought. Server didn't seem to want to ask, but she came back latter and said it would be like a "rum mule" and "not the same" and I'd be happier choosing off the menu. Ordered their Pro Pig 'Waterbury Club' American Lager in a can. Not great. Didn't finish it. App - ordered the famous Duck Fries ... they were, well fries at least ... both of us thought they were over-cooked, too dark brown compared to the pics on line. Server said "they're always crispy like that". Couldn't really taste duck fat. To those who don't know - once duck fat gets to that bitter "dark brown" stage, the delicate, rich, savory note of the duck fat gets completely lost in the scorch on the potato flavor. Dark brown "regular fries" can be awesome. These were not. PORK Ribs - no dedicated BBQ sauce for the PORK ribs. They have a thin, super spicy something, an Eastern Carolina vinegar base (great for pork sandwiches, IMHO, but my dining companion ordered pork RIBS ... thin vinegar sauce on ribs? They do not do that in Eastern NC. I know, I've spent a LOT of time there), and a "Texas BBQ sauce". Vinegar mops are historically meant to slice through coarse, fatty chopped whole-hog pork, not to glaze over a rack of ribs. Serving ribs with a thin vinegar sauce or a tangy Texas brisket sauce completely misses the mark on regional BBQ profiles. .... Server said - "there is nothing else". Now I have to take her at her word, but if that's all they have ... PORK ribs shouldn't be on the menu. Cole slaw side - It was warm. Not cold. Not room temp. Warm. This is definitely a major kitchen red flag, especially for a summer side that relies on being crisp and cold to balance out heavy barbecue. No second drinks. No desert. Exit stage left. Suggest you try Reservoir or Blackback Pub or stop in at The Old Stagecoach B&B and check out the owner's whiteboard list of suggestions instead of choosing Prohibition Pig. Won't be back. read more

This was a wonderful restaurant for all of the above, food, service and ambiance, wings were the Best my husband has had in years! and my burger was excellent! Was here on a weekend too! A must place to come in Waterbury while visiting! read more

This place nails the bar vibe--great energy, creative cocktails, and plenty of fun options. We loved the ambiance and enjoyed trying a seasonal dish. The watermelon dish was tasty, though we wished it had been chilled to really make it pop. Biggest downside? We ordered food to go, and by the time we got home, the bag was soaked in grease--not from a spill, but from the bottom of the container itself. Awesome bar scene, but definitely hoping the to-go packaging gets some love. read more

Prohibition Pig - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

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If you haven't been here, go. The barbeque is excellent. They have their own brewery, and a wonderful bar for any cocktails you might want. The restaurant is really nice looking. I have no complaints from anytime we've eaten here. I just wish it was closer to my home! read more

The only meal I've ever eaten in Vermont, so I can't compare it to other local options. Good beers. Good BBQ. Interesting sauces. Sweet was good, the other two were pretty vinegar-y, so those are what I stuck with. My wife reports the sweet was good, too. Great cornbread churros! I'm not a churros fan, but these were really nice. Service was good: we didn't have to seek them out once. read more

The beautiful scent of wood-fire smoke permeating the surrounding air always stirs up a desire to partake of carefully prepared meats and beckons one to make a quick visit regardless of schedule and time. Entering before a long line formed was a BIG plus. Friendly staff asked if it was my first time before guiding me through their menu and highlighting local favorites. Ordering was seamless and I headed over to one of the open tables in the back. It was a very chill and friendly place. Lots of banter among patrons, drinks poured nonstop and the kitchen worked together like clockwork. The ribs and brisket were great. Definitely something I'd totally order again. However, the nachos and the pickles were nothing spectacular - if not, actually quite boring. Not going to ding them for this if locals obviously like them so much (as could be seen consumed by half the patrons there that day). Definitely stop by if you're in the area! read more

Excellent foods Friendly people Excellent drinks Highly recommended Wait list to be fair to everyone What else? read more

We did a one day/night trip out to Stowe, VT. We found Prohibition Pig on yelp and was able to put our name on waitlist. Waited out reservation at our room and dropped in as our seat got closer. We checked in and had a drinks to wait at the bar. Shout out to Patty who made us feel at home. Toki Santory and Negroni were great starters. We also opened with the smoked wings with homemade ranch which we ate right up! For mains we had the pig mac burger and brisket sandwich. A definite must visit if you're in town. Cheers! read more

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We visited the area from Alabama and decided to drop in for lunch. We were not disappointed. The waitress was great, very friendly, and offered menu suggestions. Being from the south, we wanted to compare the styles of bbq. Not the same but very good. Loved the smoked mushrooms. Brisket did not disappoint. The restaurant had a good vibe with locals brews. I was not able to try these since we were on a tight schedule. Wish I could have though. Overall, we felt right at home and welcome in the area. read more

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Had a great dinner (their cornbread is delicious) and enjoyed the flagship beer, Little Fluffy Clouds. Our server, Cettina was absolutely the best - she was friendly, professional, and helped with the menu and answered all of our questions. read more

Good and service were great. Wait list via Yelp worked great too. Well curated spirit menu complimented food nicely.

Stopped by on our way to Stowe for a late lunch. The ambiance and smell of the bbq is very inviting. We were seated almost right away for a larger group. The staff are friendly and helpful. We were shocked how small their menu was and seemed to be more alcohol but gave it a try because we were starving. We ordered wings for the table as an appetizer. The wings were juicy and flavorful, I highly recommend. We ordered the brisket sandwiches and pro pig burgers. For the hefty price tag of $16 we assumed that some type of side would be coming with the sandwich. It did not. And when our food came out we asked our server where our fries or sides were and she said oh you have to order those separate. It would've been nice to know this upon our initial ordering. The food was good, a bit disappointed on how much food was priced and it was just a smaller sandwich. The brisket sandwich needed way more meat on it. The burgers were great except for I asked for no mayo and it came out with mayo. Make sure you fine street parking and don't pay across the street in the lot. Maybe we are going to try it again. But there are other options in the area. read more

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Casual dining - we ordered Sliced Brisket, 1/2 Rack Pork Ribs, side of Smoked Mushrooms, ProPig Burger, Mac & Cheese and Duck Fat Fries. Ribs were excellent - tasty, tender so it falls off the bone when eating. Brisket was ok. Pass on the mushrooms. Burger was solid. And we all tucked into eating the Mac & Cheese and Duck Fat Fries - these were both a must order. 2 pieces of cornbread $8 - when did this trend of charging for bread start - didn't we used to get this for free? We had first tried ProPig back in Dec2021. It had been a horrific wait and the food mostly unmemorable. This time our experience was much better and we'd definitely return when hankering for Ribs and Mac Cheese. read more

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Overall great food, the ribs and duck fat fries were our favorite. The ambience was cozy and the service was great. read more

Prohibition Pig - Fried ribs, 1/2 rack of ribs, duck fat fries, pickled veggies, and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

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Pro Pig is SO GOOD!! It's been on my list for a while and I'm so happy my husband and I tried it. I got the Pig Mac burger and while the bacon sounded not super inviting for what I was in the mood for I'm so glad I got it as is. It was PERFECTION. My husband got the mac and cheese with pulled pork. We goth got a margarita (mine was a mocktail version) and it was so delish! It's super cool inside, dark and moody but very warm and inviting. I'd love to come back here! read more

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Service was great--attentive, but not rushed. It was a busy Friday night, but our server made sure we were well cared for during our entire visit. The burnt ends with grits was absolutely delicious. The noise level was energetic, but we could still have a nice conversation without shouting. The only negative was that the espresso martini was more espresso than martini and lacked the signature coffee bean garnish. Otherwise, a great find for my group and me--it was our first-ever visit to Vermont and this hot spot was a nice find. read more

Prohibition Pig - The espresso martini, which looks more like Guinness in a fancy glass. It was more espresso than martini. - Barbeque Near Me - Waterbury, Vermont

We came here early on New Year's Eve for dinner. We were seated right away and our wait staff was extremely patient and attentive. I tried almost all of their house draft beer, my favorite was the Little Fluffy Cloud, followed by Llamapalooza. I concluded that I still favorite IPA then ale. Czech Yourself was like a Coors Light, save the stomach and try either the Green Dragon or Bantam. I also loved that they let me tried the diff varieties in 8oz instead of a 16oz glass, so I was able to walk out of there on my own. Food you asked? Get the smoked wings, soup Du Jour, briskets of course, Duck Fat Fries, skip the Fish Dip (just a spread with crackers), wish there was more options with the salad (need one with nuts and raisins) to offset the selections of pork. Overall had a great time. I'd recommend Pro Pig over Reservoir if you were on a date, or if your party is not large, a little more mature (30 and over). In comparison, Reservoir (down the street) has a traditional bar area in the back would be more popular among colleges kids or larger groups. read more

Food took a long while to bring out. Nothing fancy, but plated so, tasted all reheated, no real bbq taste. I'd recommend this business for drinks and social visits. read more

When you're in town, this is one of the places that people say you have to visit. They have some cookers out back where they're cooking and smoking meats. The ambience is different. The aesthetics are pleasing. The food is delicious and ample. The service is wonderful. Fun experience. read more