Brisket and turkey were the stars of the platter. Juicy fatty and tender The babyback rib was juicy and smoky -- this is the best bbq pork ribs I've ever had. It wasn't dry jerky and bland or too salty like most other ones I've had. Pulled pork was nicely tender and smoky Kielbasa sausage was the most unimpressive thing Potato salad coleslaw and mac&cheese were tasty Overall the platter was a great value. The house bbq sauce was freaking amazing perfect balance of tangy sweet and savory. The dark bbq sauce had pleasant distinct molasses flavor. Service was great Saloon dining ambiance and toddler friendly read more

1908 Barbecue and Bourbon - Pitmaster: brisket, babyback ribs, pulledpork, kielbasa saisage, turkey Mac&cheese, potatosalad, coleslaw, pickles, jalapeños - Barbeque Near Me - Twisp, Washington

Reservations are essential, but do call ahead if you don't have one. That's what I did, and lucked out to get a table just as I was heading out the door in Winthrop. Our waitress was so friendly and welcoming. Truly felt like she embodied the Methow Valley welcoming committee. A good reminder that friendly and welcoming service - or a lack of it thereof - can make or break even the best meal. We started with their signature nachos with our cocktails. These were delicious, and smothered in queso sauce, pulled pork, bbq sauce, and a dollop of cole slaw on top. I tried the sliders for my main course, and others at the table ordered salads with proteins. There was a fabulous selection, perfect for a lighter meal. These were so bountiful that there was a nice portion to take home for lunch the next day. My trio of sliders were a little underwhelming. The rolls didn't seem same-day fresh and the meats were a little dry. I wanted something light; next time, I'll order a salad with a choice of barbecued meats. In any case, it was a good meal in a fine restaurant with a fantastic server with a twinkle in her eye. Can't beat that in the middle of the Methow Valley! read more

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Delicious- liked it so much we came back a second time while on vacation in the area. We didn't have any issues getting a table for 4 immediately with a walk in in early May, but sounds like from other reviews during peak summer season may need a reservation. Highlights were barbecue nachos, cornbread, brisket salad special, and ribs. Lots of good cocktail options + whiskey/bourbon if that's your jam. I will say the biscoff cookie cake that we got to go and ate the next day was just okay, not amazing, but not sure how much of that was it being a little stale. read more

We had eaten there a number of times having prime rib each time and thought it was the best ever had.We were a little disappointed last Saturday with the toughness of the meat and it seem the dish was plated hours before we were served. Service was good. read more

The size of the serving was enormous. It was sweet but not too sweet. I highly recommend this as an appetizer but be prepared for leftovers!

Fabulous bbq place in Twisp. Classy and fun atmosphere, brick and wood. Staff super friendly and chill. Everything ordered here has been bomb. Appetizers are unusual but good as hell. Plain old bbq meat damn good, lots of great sauces. This place is worth coming out of your way for. read more

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I know not everyone likes their ribs falling off the bone, but I do, and these were kind of tough. This place just didn't really hit for me. The bartender was nice and the drinks were good, though. read more

We were staying at nearby Sun Mountain Lodge and a friend had told me to try this nice little small town BBQ restaurant in Twisp. We found the restaurant beautifully decorated and cozy, and were greeted and promptly seated. After very tasty cocktails we went with the Pitmaster Platter both of us. Everything was very tasty well prepared. Service was very friendly and attentive also. read more

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Amazing food, friendly service and nice atmosphere. Their made-in-house BBQ sauce selection is fabulous, I loved all three! Highly recommend the Mac & Cheese with Turkey, and drench it with their Calabrian Cold Brew sauce! The homemade cornbread is also to die for! Perfect dinner spot if you're staying in Winthrop. read more

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They catered our wedding a few months ago and did such a phenomenal job! The food was amazing and it was so easy to work with them. On top of all that, they also made pierogis & dumplings (special order from the bride) for our appetizers which were so delicious I'm still getting compliments about them. Thank you so much and would definitely recommend! read more

Really good smoked brisket, friendly, helpful service and a nice historic building. The food and drink menus both offer a wide variety of choices. read more

Meat ok, side dishes not so much bring your own dipping sauce or you will be sorry. Don't expect to dine in. Not much seating room. The wait for take out is extremely long. read more

I came for some nourishment - a place I'd not been before - as I was passing through on the 20. I always like to try new places. Been traveling on 20 all my life. Decided to get my food to go since I had a good 4+ hours more driving in front of me. I chose one of their sandwiches. Took a while for someone to ask if they could help me. Took awhile to come out even though there was only one other table occupied. Was almost $25. Staff seemed like they were completely preoccupied and disinterested in me being there. I felt better eating in my car than the restaurant. read more

Walked into a great atmosphere. The service was great and the vibe was awesome. I ordered some appetizers which were really great. Then came time for the main course. I ordered the half rack of ribs plate. Unfortunately it was not very good. Had to use a knife to separate them and they had good flavor but were extremely far from "fall off the bone". This is a place with great atmosphere, great people, and even some really good dishes. But when it comes down to it, the BBQ meats left me very underwhelmed. I would go back for a cocktail in a heartbeat, but not going to have an expensive meal there again. read more

Listen up, if you are going through Twisp and don't stop here, then im sure you have committed a felony. Food is amazing, sweet tea is delicious, and the service is on point. read more

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Great attentive service - creative drink menu and good wine list. ribs were great and Reuben was spectacular. Dessert made everyone happy - banana cream cake was AMAZING. Would come back for this. the double chocolate brownie was a hit too! Great for families, groups - great ambiance and not too loud! read more

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Staying for a couple of nights outside Winthrop. It happened to be the day of the "Stud Horse" fire. We watched the fire trucks go through town, the smoke billowing as we drove up to Sun Mountain Lodge, the winds pick up as the storm moved from the mountains to the east, the smoke cloud increasing, tankers, dropping from the air. But I digress. We were not happy with the food options in Winthrop. I had given up on trusting a place that could serve up a steak that I would be happy to pay for. The restaurants in Winthrop seemed to be manned (? womaned?) by young summer-job seekers. I said forget about it. Lets get something from the Sri Lankan food truck parked at TwispWorks while we charge the car. It was closed. Leaving the charging station disappointed and hungry, we came upon the 1908. Forgetting that I had originally been looking for a steak, I saw their Cubano and had to add it to my sample list. That and my wife's wedge salad were well prepared and very good. There was a wait for the Cubano but they were short one person who had to leave since he got the "go now" evacuation notice. We will be dinning in Twisp from here on. BTW we drove up to check out the fire scene and it was amazing how it appeared to consume everything and then there was a house standing untouched in the middle of the blackness. Those guys did an amazing job! Don't cut their funding! read more

1908 Barbecue and Bourbon - Barbeque Near Me - Twisp, Washington

What a happy surprise! We came here by chance, not finding a lot of dining options in either Twisp or Winthrop that truly caught our eye. My black and blue tri tip arugula salad was light, fresh and flavorful. My husband had the classic tri tip (sandwich) and he enjoyed it. The atmosphere is warm and casual and it is clean. read more

This was our first visit into this fine establishment. We were greeted by one of the owners and we sat at the bar and ordered an "old fashioned" and a local brewery tap IPA. The special of the day and my pulled pork nachos were absolutely amazing and everything was fresh and prepared well. Their bbq is cooked fresh daily and they take pride in everything they put on the table. We had a lime tart for dessert and the tart was also perfect. The 1908 has taken an older building and has made it the highlight of downtown Glover Street. This is our new "go to" place in town. We recommend you stop and order up some Bourbon from their impressive list. read more

The food and atmosphere were outstanding! We will definitely come back when we're in town!

What a great place. The food was delicious (I got the brisket plate) and I had an old fashioned which was also amazing. The service was fast and friendly. read more

Very nice service, delicious options and a nice decor/ambiance. Got the Cubano, Gyro, kids nachos with brisket (brisket is ). Would happily return. read more

We came here for dinner with high hopes, we were treated by the friendly hostess and seated. Our waitress came over and took our drink and dinner orders. She was friendly as well. Our drinks came out and they were strong and just what you expected for an old fashion. The food was then brought to us and explained what everything was along with the three different BBQ sauces. We ordered the pit master platter special $28 per person. It had pulled pork, pork ribs, chicken, hot pink sausage and brisket. It also came with 5 sides. Mac and cheese, fresh house made pickles, house made candied jalapeños, coleslaw and potato salad. Over all the meal was ok. The pulled pork and pork ribs were our favorite with great flavor and moist. The chicken was good as well but a bit dry, hot links were good as well. But the brisket was like my belt hard to cut let alone chew. We didn't even eat a quarter of it. The chef came and asked how we liked it and I was to intimidated to critique his food because you can tell his passion for it. When the waitress showed up we let her know and she said she would let him know. All the sides were good not spectacular. $56 for two people seemed a bit much for the quality of food. Off to try another place on our weekend getaway read more

1908 Barbecue and Bourbon - Pit master platter - Barbeque Near Me - Twisp, Washington

We took a chance on this BBQ place and glad we did. We are from Alabama so BBQ is the PNW is not a sure thing. There were so many good looking things on the menu that I had a hard time choosing. Settled on the bbq tortilla and the brisket plate. The tortilla had the best Mac n cheese inside of it with pulled pork. Very good and huge! Plus we had the shotgun shell app. Hubs really liked that. The interior is super cute- probably the nicest bbq restaurant I've been in- they're usually dives. And the staff is very friendly. Cute spot in a cute town- eat here! read more

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Really super good and great ambiance! We got the sampler plate - yay for dill pickles! The potato salad was just like what I grew up with. The meat and sauces were on point. read more

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Great Ruben sandwich was full of tasty brisket the bread was nice a toasty the perfect combination. Staff was friendly and checked on us a couple times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Was sad that I forgot the other half of my sandwich as I was looking forward to having it for dinner! read more

The restaurant in downtown Twisp is fantastic. The ambiance is quite frankly the nicest in the Methow, with wood floors, brick walls, it's spotless and beautiful. Staff is incredible from the second you step in. Cocktails are incredible, happy hour old fashioned was a great price - $6. Great bourbon. Menu is outstanding. Appetizer of corn bread was huge for two people. "Pit masters special" for two was perfect. Pork, hot links, and ribs were perfect. BBQ sauces again perfect. Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, candied jalapeños, pickles fantastic. Will stop again, incredible evening. And Music/guitar on a Thursday night. read more

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We were traveling through Winthrop and Twisp in June 2023 and our hotel recommended this place. It was delicious! My husband and I shared the Pit Master Platter. It comes with brisket, pulled pork, chicken, hot links, shot gun shell (pasta with jalapeno popper stuffing), mac and cheese, pickles, coleslaw and potato salad. My husband LOVES BBQ and is very picky. He really liked the food. He said that the coleslaw was really creamy. The rest of the platter was very good too. Great BBQ Sauces too. We couldn't finish it all, so I guess it will be lunch for tomorrow. Great stop in a cute town. read more

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All around was really good, waitress was nice and friendly. Tortilla was good a lil on the bready side but the pork and Mac and cheese were outstanding, we also had the Ruben and it was spot on, Amazing! Such a great little BBQ place in Twisp highly recommend! read more

1908 Barbecue and Bourbon - Barbeque Near Me - Twisp, Washington

The food was delicious and it came out hot within 15 minutes of ordering. Also the waiter was very nice. The vibe was epic! - My son, age 11. I agree with all of this! read more

We have been wanting to go to this restaurant for sometime and finally treated ourselves out for a pre-Christmas celebration and it was absolutely fabulous in every way! We were excited to try the old-fashioned with smoke and wow, all of the flavors, and aromas were so complementary. We have coined this drink, the official drink of Twisp and will encourage all of our friends and family visiting to try it as we feel it really embodies the essence of Twisp. We also ordered the prime rib special with garlic herb crust, red wine reduction sauce, collard greens and mashed potatoes, excellent! And while the food was so great, it is important to mention how warm and friendly all of the staff were. We had such a great evening and look forward to going back soon. Thank you 1908 for doing what you do. We really appreciate that you go the extra mile and use only healthy high-quality ingredients in amazing combinations and we love the condiments on the table! read more

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I challenge anyone to find better in the Methow valley, very good food, creative specials, solid bar, good service, and a classy saloon ambiance. Bring friends, the portions are both delicious and huge. Desserts are house made and creative. read more

1908 Bourbon and BBQ catered my daughters wedding in Mazama. The food was absolutely delicious!! The smoked brisket was amazing, all the guests were raving about it. There was a small amount left over and it was gobbled up the next morning. Brisket on bagels. The BBQ Jerk Chicken was moist and so good especially with their golden BBQ sauce. The mac and cheese was also fabulous. After the reception I walked into the kitchen to find a bunch of young adults having bowls of it for a midnight snack. I am not always a big fan of potato salad but theirs was really good, not heavy and a nice amount of dill. If you need an event catered I highly recommend this place. Now I just need to plan a trip to Twisp so I can go to their restaurant. Rachel R read more

Brought my daughter there for her birthday. Wanted to try a new place. The food was dry and had no smoke or BBQ flavor. Pretty sure my grey chicken breast was microwaved. No smoke color or grill marks. When we left we noticed the smoker/ grill out back wasn't even going. Price was high for poor food. Won't be going back. read more

We loved the choices and unique bourbon drinks especially the smoked old fashion . We enjoyed the brisket, pulled pork sandwich with apple and arugula and the corn bread . Our waitress was a doll ; very fun . They have a very cool sign that changes colors. The bar and seating area is warm, no nonsense comfortable . read more

Had the best pulled pork sandwich of my life. The service was great and so friendly. Was not expecting the rice krispy dessert to be ginormous so plan on needing to share. Highly recommend! read more

We stopped in here while staying in Winthrop. What an amazing BBQ place! Highly recommend the pit master platter, the old fashioned happy hour for $6, and the Boulevardier. Shot gun shells were pretty awesome too. Great place!! read more

Wife and I ate dinner last night at '1908'. OMG. I had the half chicked. Meat was smoked, juicy and as good as i have ever had in 65+ years. Wife had the brisket and it was equally good. Plentiful amounts to use leftovers for sandwiches today. Excellent homemade sauces. Food is locally sourced. Friendly staff. A laid back place for a great dinner. read more

Loved this place. We were in Winthrop hoping to get ribs from the ciderhouse on a Wednesday but it was closed. We ran into a guy on the boardwalk in Winthrop who recommended this place in Twisp. My wife and I shared a full order of ribs expecting to eat maybe half. We devoured the whole thing. So delicious. The three house sauces were outstanding. Our waitperson was friendly and efficient. Next time I'm in Twist, I'll be back here for sure! read more

Overall a good dining experience. Our waitress was great with the service provided. I had a beer when I really should have had a cocktail as they obviously specialize in craft cocktails. My wife had a pulled pork sandwich which was loaded with meat which she enjoyed. I had the baby back ribs and was a bit disappointed. I was hoping for a small rack with a "meat falls off the bone" experience but instead the rack was rather large in size and not as tender as I was hoping. Otherwise the flavor was good. Ribs were a dry rub not BBQ. Coleslaw was very good. Ambiance was fine, a little noisy but it was a weekend night. read more