Ate here today and enjoyed the experience. Kinda dive bar-ish with great food! The only negative thing was another patron that was incredibly loud and obnoxious. I had the burnt ends (great flavor, small portion) and my wife had the Nashville Hot sandwich (very good). The bourbon selection is very good and the service from the bar was great! Give it a try! read more

This was such a disappointment. I hardly ever give1 star reviews, but every item we tried was a disappointment. For 3 people, with no drinks, it was $93. Burnt ends -- chewy and fatty! Nothing crisp. I wouldn't even like it if it were advertised as just brisket Chicken -- bland, and parts of it were a weird texture Bbq beans -- fine Mac and cheese -- not enough cheese Service was friendly and they have a nice back patio to eat, plus indoor tables. Street parking was easy. Unfortunately, when there is nothing good to say about the food at a BBQ restaurant, those points don't really help read more

Love love love Hanks, great space, great drinks, great staff. I wish they had more merchandise to buy, and maybe a karaoke night! But we always go to hanks for a night out, Music Bingo Saturdays are the best!! read more

First time here....enjoyed the atmosphere outside despite the chill in the air. Darts, cornhole, fire pits and good music playing. Drinks were good too! Had my first bourbon crush and I'm defintely coming back for more. I ate the "Totchos" with jackfruit, cheese and jalapeños. Added bbq sauce. They were good but I couldn't finish....definitely a shareable meal! read more

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Attended the adult Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday! Love that it was limited to a certain number of people per hunt time and that they put this on for adults because you are never too old for an egg hunt. The drink included with the ticket price was nice. The people who were running the event from the restaurant were nice. It's not an overly large place but would like to come back to try some of their food! read more

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ordered 3 bbq sandwich's to go at 3:06 got my order at 3:34. I could have driven to Red bones and back and gotten better bbq. Will not make that mistake again read more

The server we had was so sweet. The decor was very cool. My wings were a little dry, sweet potato fries were bland, and so were the pasta salad and collard greens. read more

Hank's Filling Station - Sweet tater waffle fries. Smoked wings. - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The food was excellent and the staff was very nice. We spoke to the kitchen manager Darrius and he was so welcoming and kind. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

We ate there yesterday as a lunch destination only to be fully disappointed & threw away half of a $30 meal. Ordered chicken & pork barbeque with cole-slaw, an order of loaded Tator Tots. We were the only ones in the restaurant for over 15 minutes. When other guest arrived, they were server before us. Chicken was freezer burned, with a sauce to hide the ruined meat, pork was over cooked and dry. I am guessing the cook a batch, freeze it then microwave serve. Tator Tots ($9) were covered with Cheese Whiz and bacon crumbles. I guess if you drink enough beer anything can taste good. Go there for the Beer and outdoors, but order a bag of Potato Chips to be safe. My friend got sick an hour after leaving. read more

I had a great time at the singo event tonight. The staff and food were great. I always enjoy the outdoor area every time I go. I will say tonight's evening was severely dampened when a groupof 6-7 men wearing club regalia sporting the confederate flag came in. I was immediately uncomfortable as were a number of other guests. One lady I didn't know stoped me and mentioned that she was also leaving due to feeling uncomfortable after their arrival. I really enjoy this spot. The staff and food are great. I recognize it is not the restaurants roll to police the the politics or clothing of their patrons. However I will not be coming back while individuals wearing racist iconography are welcomed or tolerated. It's too uncomfortable. Ill talk with my dollars and go elsewhere. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. It wasn't clear how to order so I stood there looking confused until the bartender asked me if I wanted to order. I ordered the burnt ends sandwich, and decided to skip the sides because just the sandwich was $15! Order came out reasonably fast, but it was a tiny sandwich. Taste was good, but overall portion size was lacking. read more

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Cool spot, food is delicious for a bar. I liked the inside and outside seating options. I've been here several times and each time the outside furniture and games seem to be getting more and more worn out, might be time for things to be refreshed. Staff is friendly and helpful when choosing a drink. read more

Food was very good service was a bit slow ambiance was amazing. Restroom were very clean will try again.

I've been here so many times and the food is so good. That's the only thing I don't like either tater tots but today I'm trying something else. The crab dip is delicious!!! Even though they forgot my shrimp. The service was not the best. The bartender was very interesting. The ambiance is peaceful, and I enjoy being here, with a great ambiance and vibe. read more

Hank's Filling Station - Chesapeake Dip - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Came in on a Saturday Afternoon for some good BBQ. Im local to the area and have driven by this place so many times, I decided to take a chance and finally check it out. I love the aesthetic country Virginia feel to this establishment. The bartender that was on duty this day was NIC and he was extremely knowledgebale and helpful for my first time experience. I appreciate him taking the time to give us a heads up that a large Grubhub order had just came in and the wait would be a little longer, he then offered us drinks while we waited. What a ROCKSTAR! I ordered the Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, & Collard Greens! I must say that everything was made to perfection. The savory flavors of the bbq sauce with the juicy tender pork, the potato salad reminded me of my grandmothers back home, and the greens for sure someone put their heart and soul into it ! I will most definitely recommend this place to everyone I know who loves some good true southern tasting dishes. read more

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We hadn't been here for some time having moved to Suffolk. We stopped in for dinner and it was like coming back home. The staff is super friendly as always. The beer selection is pretty extensive and there is a beer for everyone's taste. The food is exactly as we remember it, fresh and delicious. The only issue was it was rather chilly inside, but definitely did not deter us from grabbing food. read more

Hank's Filling Station - a glass of beer - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The best thing about Hank's is the fact they are a pet friendly establishment! Good music!! The drinks are good! But the food not do much!! I was looking forward to the bbq I was told they have good bbq. Let's just say everyone's taste buds are very different. I ordered burnt ends, tots, cornbread, and a baked potato. My plan was to take the baked potato home for lunch the next day! Where do I begin the burnt ends weren't burnt at all it was more like stewed beef in bbq sauce. The corn bread was so dry, it crumbled in your hand as you tried to taste a piece. Not to mention no flavor at all. The tots were cold. I thought how could you possibly mess up a baked potato, but it's possible when you under cook it. I was more annoyed at the end when you close out your bill and you can't see the itemized bill till after you pay. What kind of system is that? One that needs to be revamped. To find out my bill was $33 I asked the guy what the hell was I charged for? So apparently my non burnt ends meal was $23 dollars for 3 chunks of beef, piece of cornbread and 20-2 12 tots. Not worth it at all. Would I come back. Only to have a drink and hang out with my dog friends. Which by the way is the only reason I give Hanks 2 stars. read more

Hank's Filling Station - So called burnt ends - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I took a stab at this place this past week. I ordered fried deviled eggs for a starter and the ribs with cornbread, Mac N'Cheese, and collard greens. The deviled eggs were delightful! The cornbread was burnt and very dry, I needed a lot of water to get it down. The ribs were not smoked, just seemed to be grilled. The Mac N'Cheese was pretty good. The collard greens stole the show, they were tender and had the right amount of salt and a perfect kiss of heat (spicy). I ordered German chocolate cake and red velvet cake for dessert. Be careful, I got charged $30 just for two slices of cake and they definitely weren't $15 a slice good. As for the atmosphere, it's small on the inside but opens up to a big outside area with a few fire pits and outdoor seating. The service was ok, nothing to write home about. It was frustrating that they didn't have sweet tea because they ran out of sugar. At a place that cooks Southern meals you have to have sweet tea, it complements the food. read more

Hank's Filling Station - Fried Deviled Eggs - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Bland pulled pork and chicken. Tatter tots were somehow undercooked and stale, mac and cheese completely unseasoned . The best thing was the pickles. $70 for two people with level of food should be a crime. read more

Hank's is such a good spot! We haven't ordered food yet but they have a great beer list, plenty of wine and cocktail options, and the service was friendly. It was family friendly with lots of games for kids and adults, and is a super laid back spot to grab a drink with friends. We'll definitely be back! read more

My coworkers and I met up here for a Friday after/work hangout and had a great time. It was a beautiful day and they had good outdoor seating along with fun games like corn hole and darts. The service could have been better. There were times that we were trying to order but didn't get acknowledged. Also, I wish they had buzzers for when our food was ready. It was incredibly difficult to hear our names getting called out. For food, we ordered burnt ends, bourbon bbq wings, and loaded tots. I honestly wasn't impressed with the wings and would not get them again. We also ordered crushes and they were very good. After all the savory, we had to get some dessert because we saw the cool cake display when we came in. The cake slice size was a little intimidating but surprisingly light and flavorful. Despite a few setbacks, I had a great time with my coworkers and this will still be a place we frequent for post-work hangouts. read more

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Cool spot for a fun night out with friends. We were there for their weekly team trivia. The drink selection is impressive; I tried two different ciders, both of which were crisp and refreshing. The food is great as well, I had the pastrami reuben, which was flavorful and perfectly prepared. The strawberry shortcake slice for dessert was a sweet finish to the meal, with just the right balance of strawberries and cream. The main drawback is the difficulty in hearing when orders are called. The place gets quite busy, making it hard to catch your name amidst the noise, and the distortion in the speaker system (which seems to be in dire need of repair). Parking can be a challenge, as the lot is quite small and fills up quickly, and street parking in this area is a whole other battle. Despite the minor inconveniences, Hank's Filling Station offers a wonderful combination of great food, drinks, and entertainment. It's definitely worth a visit, especially for hanging out with a group of friends. read more

Hanks has a cool vibe to it. Part taproom, bbq joint, outdoor venue, and petroliana decor. The beer selection was decent - a variety of styles with most being local. However, the night I visited every IPA was a hazy/NE style. The reason I can't give this place 5 stars is for the BBQ. I guess a decade in Carolina has made a bit more selective about BBQ. The price for a burnt end plate was $24, and for that, I honestly expected more. The portions were small, and lacked the caramelization I'd expect to see in a good burnt end. They were a good balance of lean and fatty, but I've had many better burnt ends than these. The sandwiches and appetizers that others ordered looked great, and the men's restroom even had a changing table - which is a pet peeve of mine when they don't. All in all, I'd go back to Hanks, but would skip the higher priced BBQ plates in favor of a sandwich, and spend the difference on another beer. read more

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This place was horrible. I wanted to give this place another chance after going here previously with a good friend of mine. I was unimpressed with the portion sizes then, but the food was decent. My girlfriend and mom had seen the local advertisements on Facebook and had wanted to go here to try Hank's prime rib Thursday special. We got here just after 6 and it wasn't busy at all. Ordering didn't take any time at all, and I was surprised to see my mom's meal come out quickly. She noted that the meat looked raw, and at the time I chalked it up to her refusal to eat anything that wasn't well done. Her loss, right? It took about another 10 minutes before our order was ready despite being right after hers and the place being nearly empty. I started on my mac and cheese first. The steak looked a little on the rare side, but I'm not the squeamish type toward that. I took a bite of the steak to find it colder than room temperature even after just receiving it. Wow. I'm speechless at this point. I've never returned anything, but this forced my hand. I had to take all 3 steaks back after we spent over $60 on the meal between the three of us. The employee said he would have the cook sauté the food more. His excuse somehow for the cold food is that they usually do that special for takeout, which I had a hard time understanding. Upon receiving the food I checked the temperature with the back of my hand thinking it would be satisfactory and returned to our table. After passing the steaks back out we observed that the although the steaks had been warmed they weren't cooked in a pan as indicated. You can see the marks on the steaks in the attached showing that more than likely they were microwaved in the original position I handed them to the employee. My mom refused to eat hers, and a portion of mine was raw. See the picture. The establishment was given the opportunity to fix the issue and failed. I don't recommend anyone come here, and in fact I would have people steer clear of this place if possible. This is probably the worst restaurant experience I've ever had. read more

Hank's Filling Station - Microwaved steaks - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Solid place to have beer & BBQ while hanging out in their adult playground of a backyard area! I love the layout of Hank's. You have the option to order and sit inside or do all of that outside where there is plenty of seating and a cool setup for outdoor games including cornhole. As someone who isn't super fond of beer, I'm glad that they serve up fun cocktails as well. Their BBQ is also pretty good too! The only thing holding me back from that fifth star is that the food is a tad bit overpriced. You're paying $20+ for a rather small portion of BBQ in my opinion. Having said that, I'm definitely coming back, just not very frequently! read more

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This place is amazing! Food (5/5): We ordered the All The Way dog ($5) and a Philly Rachel ($15); they were AMAZING. I wasn't able to finish the Philly Rachel, but every bite was perfect. Ambiance (5/5): Inside where you order is very casual and has quite a bit of seating for the space they have. You order at the bar and then wait for your name to be called on the loud speaker out in the backyard. They had trivia bingo going on so we were able to join in on the tail end of that. It was about to storm, but still packed with people. Service (3/5): It took a long time to get our food out. We had a party of 4 and ordered the same 2 items 1 min apart, but our food came out 15 mins after theirs; they finished their food before we even got ours. We thought they lost our order. TLDR: Order the Philly Rachel and All The Way dog. Would come back! Bingo rocks. read more

Totally surprised! We drive by Hank's Filling Station pretty regularly as it's right on Colley but had never stopped in. I was completely surprised by the setup. You walk in, order and there's indoor or outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is very much "picnic" vibe and we loved it. They call your order over an intercom when it's ready. The atmosphere was very casual with a mix of ODU students and Norfolk locals! I tried the Cuban based on recommendations from the bartenders. It was very good, but not traditional. There was a layer of pork BBQ which gave the sandwich an interesting flare. My husband got a Rachel (like a Rueben but instead of sauerkraut, it has coleslaw) and he loved it. We shared an order of the Mac and cheese that was loaded with all kinds of cheese. The margarita I got was delicious and the staff friendly. I can't wait to take visiting friends and family there! read more

Hank's Filling Station - Mac and Cheese - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Great atmosphere! Awesome selection of cocktails. I greatly disliked the mac and cheese, but with the whole experience considered, and exceptional friendly service, I'm certain to return. read more

Great outdoor space, the service was fast and my cider was delicious. We were there with a group and everyone seemed to enjoy it! read more

Hank's is the epitome of cool -- it's got the chill bar vibe inside and an amazing outdoor patio area for you to kick back, enjoy a drink or two with friends, and maybe play some cornhole or darts. They also routinely screen films out back, which is a really fun communal activity. At happy hour, they do a cool thing where you roll the dice -- if you get a 1, your drink is $1 - a 2 is half price - a 3 is $1 off. 4-5-6 are all regular price, but hey, you had a shot! When I was in, I got lucky and rolled a one on the glass of wine I ordered (which was supposed to be $8) -- so it's definitely a fun twist on happy hour. As far as the food goes, it's alright -- every time I've ordered, I haven't been blown away, but I also haven't been underwhelmed either. It's just good solid pub food. The best stuff tends to be the stuff they smoke on site -- so if you're wavering on an order here or there, err on the side of something from the smoker. Enjoy! read more

Hank's Filling Station - French dip with my $1 rose! - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Love this local joint!! The Mac n cheese is amazing! The best orange crush in the whole Hampton Roads area! A definite must go place!!

Came in here on a Friday after work and it was the perfect vibe. They have outdoor seating as well as indoor. The food was delicious. The tater tots with cheese and bacon was crisp to perfection, the wings were moist and saucy, the drinks were heavenly, and the strawberry cake we had for dessert sealed the deal. Definitely a great vibe outside and they have games such as corn hole and darts. read more

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We love Hanks!!!! Their happy hour is awesome: bartenders let you roll the dice for dollar drinks or other various discounts. The bartenders are great, and always helpful with suggestions when needed. The big draw with Hanks is the awesome outside area. Plenty of picnic tables, high tops with anorandak chairs, benches, a fire pit, lots of games. It's very kid friendly and keeps everyone entertained. The bar window to the outside is great and makes it easy to order drinks without going in and out. We've tried a handful of food items over the many times we have been, and while we usually go for the drinks, the food is every bit as worthy. The pretzel knots are always a favorite: "served with Coelacanth's beer cheese and Yorgo's everything seasoning." A very generous amount of both pretzel knots and cheese. Last night I tried the Crawfish Mac, and I will absolutely be going back for that one. Large chunks of crawfish tails throughout, a creamy brie base, and a cajun crumble on top that really added to the texture profile of the dish. Get in there and check it out! It is going to be one of our particularly frequented spots as the weather starts to cool down. read more

Hank's Filling Station - Crawfish Mac & Pretzel Knots (my husband couldn't resist and had already dug in to those!) - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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If you want to stop somewhere for a snack or drink, this place is for you. If you want a family friendly experience with great music this is the place for you. In the chilly times of the year that have outside seating with fire pits to keep you warm . If you like to enjoy a fave beverage and maybe play pong or Corn hole and table soccer this is the place for you. The only thing we found better than the beverages or food is the service. Once you go there once they treat you like family. My wife and I found this place while attending to our daughter who inpatient at the Norfolk heart hospital for the past 3 1/2 months and the service and the outpouring support was unlike anything my wife and I experienced from any business. We recommend this place to anyone of any age as you will find all age groups enjoying themselves like respectful human beings. read more

Food Service and atmosphere. Iiiii like it! This please has taken over my previous number one which was Causal Pint in Virginia Beach. Congratulations Hanks! You guys win. I bring others with me. read more

It's good for drinks but my husband and I both got food poisoning there after we ate lunch. I had a California club and he had a BLT and they were both awful! I only ate half of my sandwich. I felt sick for 6+ hours afterwards. They didn't put any mayonnaise on my sandwich either! It was the driest sandwiches I've ever had. I went a few months ago and had the fried deviled eggs and they were awful too. Tasteless and I don't know what was fried about them. They had some powder over the yolks. It was weird. Fix your menu. read more

Stopped in after doing an urban bike ride in Norfolk. This was a great find. The atmosphere was fun and food was great! We both really enjoyed our salmon boy and chicken salad salads. We'll definitely be back here. read more

Hank's Filling Station - Salmon BLT Salad - Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Outside vibe you're looking for. reminds me of the shack but not so touristy. Trees, shade, games and live music. I wanted to go home after the zoo today but my friends brought me here and i ended up having 2 beers, food and maybe even busted a dance move. Honestly if you're out rn at 5:10 pm , come meet us. We're gay and good looking and even if you don't like us , this place is so nice , you'll still have a great time read more

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Great spot to try for bbq. I was shocked that they even have vegan bbq. I live the back porch seating area with games and fire Pitt. I don't think I would sit inside tho. Staff is super friendly. Food is good and drinks are plentiful. Believe it or not they offer mimosa bottle service a this bbq Pitt which I think was awesome. I love that Hanks frequently has events at their location. I would definitely follow them on social media to keep up with the entertainment being offered at this facility. Great hang out spot for a nice spring or summer evening. I will definitely return and hopefully take some pictures. read more

Hank's is Colley Aves communal backyard. With delicious beers on tap, tastey food and dangerous cocktails you can't go wrong with Hank's. The backyard atmosphere comes complete with group fire pits, ping pong tables, corn hole boards, and live music. Hank's reminds me of that one neighbor who fires up the grill and has invites everyone on the block over to his house for a good time. Plenty of parking and affordable prices round out the reasons Hank's is one of the best spots in Norfolk! read more

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