Hempen Hill BBQ Bar & Grill
Hagerstown, MD
(190)
Hagerstown, MD
(190)
Since 2005, Hempen Hill BBQ has been catering award-winning BBQ fused with culinary fare to happy clients year round. Our flexible menus make us the perfect choice for your event: Weddings and formal events, backyard picnics, or business luncheons; our professional and fun staff makes your event a memorable one.
190 customer reviews
Becky Agee Reyes
THE best brisket I have ever had, and the crab chips were killer!!
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Samantha Simpson
Food was delicious and delivered fast. Great and friendly server we had at our table today for lunch.
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Robin Elkins
Best wings and pork rinds around. Love the honey Sriracha sauce. The bartenders are so inviting and friendly. The staff remembers you by name and your drink of choice. Best food and atmosphere.
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Corine D.
Hempen hill is the spot! They always have great food and good service. My friends and I always select to go here over other places in the area. The reason for this is because they serve such good food! If you are looking for a place to grab a beer and enjoy some BBQ this is it! More...
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Ron B.
I love the pit beef. The pulled pork is outstanding as well. If you come on Tuesday, make sure to get the burnt ends.
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KEITH SPELL
Everything about this place is nothing short of fantastic. The food is amazing service is amazing the prices are really good for what you you’re getting. Hands down the best place in Hagerstown I have found to eat at More...
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Tom Murry
Some of the best BBQ you'll find in the area. Prices are reasonable and food quality is excellent. Side dishes are as good as the main ones. Eat in or take it to go. Lots of options. Highly recommended. More...
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Wendy Bird
Great idea to get trip plate and find your favorites. Wings were amazing, mac and cheese,great Ordered on rings as an extra- wow. We split the food and got a to go box. Great place, great food, service was very good. Ate at the bar- Jennifer was attentive and very kind! We will come back again and try the brisket and definately get more wings. More...
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Tim Snyder
My wife and I just got married a few days ago, and Hempen Hill catered our wedding. They absolutely crushed it. The food was amazing, our guests loved it. The staff was excellent as well. Big shout out to Amanda, who is taking over the reigns as the catering manager, who orchestrated a tight knit group of workers who made it happen for our guests. Nikita, Sarah, and Katie were the support and they were hustling all night. As a guy who has spent years in the restaurant industry, I take notice to those who make an event or a restaurant run smoothly. Even on my own wedding day, their efforts were did not go unnoticed. Cheers. More...
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Safrianna DeGroat
Always a good time and good food here. Vegetarian and pescatarian options available, and of course more than can be imagined for your meat lovers. Great selection of apps and entrees. One of my favorite restaurants! More...
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John Cabrera
First timer, FANTASTIC PLACE! From the outside it doesn't look impressive but once I walked in, I knew this place was something special. The service was terrific. But the food was definitely the star. I tried the BBQ Trip just to get a sample of as many items I could. I couldn't pick my favorite, it was all amazing. The next time I'm in the area, I will absolutely be back. More...
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Jon McDougal
Love this place and they make the best collards north of Mississippi. Huge onion rings. Delicious BBQ. Fabulous service. The duck tacos were spectacular. And they even make an excellent Moscow Mule. Can't wait to go back. More...
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Heather Knight
Stopped in for a to-go lunch order on a Thursday. Not too busy, but certainly not dead. All of the staff I talked to were super friendly. I ordered the cream of crab soup, the brisket and a quarter rack of ribs. For sides I got the Mac & cheese and the veggie of the day (green beans sautéed in an Old Bay butter). The soup was delicious and FULL of crab meat- the best I've had in this area. The brisket was delicious, if slightly on the fatty side. The flavor was great, even without BBQ sauce- just enough smokey flavor to be good, but not so much that it's overpowering (I've got a picky eater at home who hates smoke flavor, and he would have still enjoyed this). I ordered the smaller portion, and it came with about 4 good sized slices, and they were tender enough that I used a spoon to cut them. The ribs were cooked well- the meat came off the bone easily and had a nice crust, though they weren't quite as flavorful as the brisket. The Mac & cheese was good, definitely made in-house (unlike a lot of other restaurants), and the green beans were fresh, though a little bland. All in all, it was a very good lunch and I'll definitely be back, especially for the crab soup and the brisket! More...
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Hannah Jones
We considered 7 different local BBQ caterers for our wedding and Hempen Hill BBQ was the only one that met all our needs: 1. Great food (we’re still getting rave reviews from guests calling it the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding, months later); 2. Very affordable pricing for our 95 guest list; 3. An experienced catering branch with excellent customer service (Josh clearly knew what he was doing and was always pleasant, thorough, and responsive to email); 4. Awesome vegetarian options. We had many vegetarians attending and Hempen Hill was the only caterer able to accommodate that requirement—the Mac and cheese, veggies, baked beans, potato salad, and other sides we chose were all naturally vegetarian (no hidden bacon bits, etc) so we didn’t need to have an entirely separate menu and the BBQ tofu was well reviewed by our guests. Would totally recommend! (And can’t wait to go back to the restaurant for an anniversary dinner.) More...
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Neil Super
Delicious self-serve barbeque and sides, and a "pie bar" guests couldn't stop talking about. Plus a steady hand...lots of good advice from Josh and his team as the planning proceeded. We could not be happier with Hempen Hill... More...
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Candice Valencia
Excellent smoked prime rib on Thursday nights! Along with a side of collards it’s an amazing meal.
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Quentin Kubala
Great food, exceptional value, fantastic staff, just ate leftovers today, after reheat, just as great the 2nd time.
Every time we go, we get that vacation experience.
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Steven Lyle Jordan
Great BBQ, great atmosphere, friendly and enthusiastic staff, great bar. Discovered a new whiskey there. Wish it was closer to my home, I'd visit weekly!
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Karen Blackburn Kochersberger
Great food! Love the pulled pork! The kids love it there! Smokey mac & cheese! Crab chips are our favorite!
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Doug Stone
Great service and a varied beer selection, best brisket in town!
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Carol Ann Williams
Always amazing food & drinks. There is always a warm welcome & great atmosphere. You cannot go wrong with this place whether it be a date or family time. One of my personal favs.
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Joseph Carlin
An awesome Place to eat! The food is fantastic, the bar is sweet, the service is wonderful. I stop by whenever I am local!
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Brandon Armentrout
No matter how crowded the place is, the service is always timely and for is excellent.
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Debby Prince
The wait staff was very friendly. The fish Reuben sandwich, baby back ribs, and brisket slices were hot and delicious. Their onion rings are the best. Great atmosphere.
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Kathleen Guessford-Heavner
We had the cran-Apple spinach salad for lunch. It is very good, however, I would forgo the sun dried tomatoes in favor of dried cherries or even more dried cranberries instead. The sun dried tomato take away from freshness of the salad. More...
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Shanon Mills
My sons favorite BBQ place even if it is 40mins away. Definitely worth the trip, Been many times for different occasions and always leave with a happy belly!
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Liz M Hopkinson
I always look forward to visiting the friendly and attentive staff when I am in Hagerstown. They have a wonderful selection for non BBQ eaters that the flavors are incredible! Thank for all your Resturant does for the community as well!! More...
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Robert Maffei
Great food and excellent service, and a diverse menu that has something for everyone! I like a beer or two now and then, and their consistently changing selections add variety that any beer lover will enjoy!
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Neil Gooler
The food was incredible had Brisket (Dallas) with Collards, naked wings with sriracha honey bbq sauce and pulled pork tacos. Everything was amazing. I loved it. More...
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Amber R Mowery
My husband and I went in for dessert on a Friday evening and had an absolute blast!!! Not only were we well taken care of but the entire staff was quite entertaining, in a good way!!!
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Karen Ranta Dixon
The hubby and I had a DELICIOUS lunch at Hempen Hill BBQ today. Our server was very attentive and the food arrived quickly and piping hot. The beef brisket sandwiches and sweet potato fries were awesome! More...
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Maurice D. Williams
Best barbeque easily in the DMV! From the greeters at the door, to the waitress, to the appetizers, the main course & those sweet potato biscuits, whoa!! I'm going back again!!
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Bob Nicolio
The food is excellent along with a great Beer selection. The service is great and the food and beer pricing are very reasonable. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone More...
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Andrew Scheppler
First time here, excellent waiter - very attentive and refilled drinks multiple times without needing to ask. Smoked wings were some of the best we have ever had. Will certainly be back. Someday I might brave the smoked Tofu, but pretty sure brisket will be ordered first. More...
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Beverly Ondick
As a vegetarian the last place I would think of going was a bbq place. But they had a veggie wrap that was amazing. Can’t wait to try the other veg options they offer. And what really got me was the biodegradable to go containers.�� More...
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Nickolas McKerrow
Had Father's Day lunch, blown away by the quality and selection of the menu. We've been several times and always been extremely satisfied. Best BBQ IN TOWN!
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Kurt Niessner
Catering services were great! The food was amazing! This place is very professional!
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Jason B
Meat Salad (I forgot the name, it's a man thing) seasonal item was spectacular. Lots of leafy greens with different cuts of meat and a Jalapeno Ranch dressing. Almost forgot it was healthy! Nice selection of draft beers. This place was a little bit edgy, but polite and excellent service. I hope to visit again! More...
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Leslie Bussard
Check out the Hangover Saturday Brunch Specials. Food and service always top notch. Highly recommend
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Brian R. Forberger
Amazing food, friendly and attentive service. What's not to love!!
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Donald Hayes
Great BBQ. Delicious Crab chips. Nice beer selection. Reasonable prices and friendly service. Busy during weekend evenings (Friday & Saturday - closed Sunday) unless you find a bar seat that's open seating. Recommend a reservation if your having dinner especially Fri or Sat night, or if you have a larger group. More...
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Ima Geek
This is a great place for always great smoked meat. My family has been here many times and has consistently enjoyed well smoked yet very moist meat. Their meat is thoroughly infused with the smoked smell and taste that we love. We'd definitely recommend reservations for busy times. Service though generally always decent can be hit or miss. I wouldn't say it's between good/bad service rather better/best. We have also tried other things such as salmon and salads that were great too. The atmosphere was great and there were many seating choices. You can sit near the TV,at the bar, in chairs or somewhat private booth. If you're looking for consistently great smoked meat, with a fun upbeat atmosphere, this is the place to go. More...
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David Alexander
The food here is absolutely amazing! And the best part is they have so many vegan and vegetarian options that are delicious. The wait staff was very attentive. Asked us if we needed anything several times and my drink never went empty. Will be returning soon! More...
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Dave Dumont
Really good food!!! Amazing and I will be back my next visit to town
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Matt Roberts
Great BBQ, friendly service. Local micro brews on tap are an added plus.
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Jamie Burcker
Best ribs around. They aernt afraid to spice them up a bit.
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Stuart Garwood
Good BBQ at at reasonable price. Bluegrass or Down Home music Saturday night free. Good beer selection, nice App and side selections.
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Sheena Hockenberry
Great time with friends....drinks were great along with the service
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Dan Sweigart
Wow .. great place , great food & great beer selection!!! Must visit if you are in the area !!
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Lara Spence
Great BBQ and they have an awesome selection of craft beer! Their salads have a lot of good veggies. If your going there in the evening you might want to go early because it's almost always packed
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What’s your signature dish?
NC Style Pulled Pork -- slow smoked for 13 hours, hand pulled, and tossed with our house made Tarheel sauce.
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
We help our clients build a menu from our extensive menu, catering to dietary needs and allergies and working with our Chef to create custom menu items so all guests are full and happy with their meal.
