Excellent Smoked Wings and Great Happy Hour Spot Stopped by Broken Barrel Tavern at Palm Bay Road and Babcock and had a great experience. Service was prompt and friendly, and the happy hour specials made it an even better value. I ordered the wing basket with 8 smoked wings and onion petals. The onion petals were crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the spicy remoulade sauce. For the wings, I tried both the Carolina Vinegar and the Hot Garlic flavors. The smoked wings themselves were outstanding, and the Hot Garlic sauce was especially memorable because it featured real garlic, which added incredible flavor. These are definitely wings I will come back for and highly recommend to anyone visiting. My partner ordered the BBQ pulled pork quesadillas with seasoned fries. The fries were more like freshly cut chips, nicely seasoned and delicious, and the quesadillas were excellent as well. Overall, Broken Barrel Tavern delivered great food, quick service, and a relaxed atmosphere. If you're in the Melbourne area and looking for outstanding smoked wings, this place is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back. read more

The Broken Barrel Tavern - BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadillas - Barbeque Near Me - Palm Bay, Florida

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This is an old establish and it shows. Really it a bar that serves BBQ. I had heard about this place from my previous job was just down the road. Popular for team building events. Went for lunch on a Friday and they had two servers and only one working the dining area. We sat in the very dark dining area. Every surface was painted black. Lighting was pretty poor and it was hard to read the menus. Ordered a pulled pork platter and a pulled pork sandwich. They both came with "fried chips" and the platter had another side and we chose beans. Bourbon Bbq sauce was our choice. The pork was good. Good portions on both sandwich and platter. Beans had some "heat" which I don't favor but my son really liked. The chip fries or fried chips - whichever they call them were seasoned with a garlic salt it tasted like. However they could have used about another minute I the fryer. The bigger ones were raw in the middle. May have been a byproduct of a large party in their event room throwing off their timing. But if cooked a bit more they would be a unique side for the area and good. Server was stretched thin. Freshens my son's drink but not mine until he brought the check. By then meal was over. I had water. Not difficult. Rib special looked good from a distance and I heard they are known for wings. Maybe next time. Noticed there is a private room for events that most restaurants do not have. So a point to consider. read more

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My wife ordered what we call a blooming onion but they call an onion Patel. She also ordered season potato and ordered boneless wings bit. She loved everything that she ordered which I was happy for. I however, ordered something that I haven't tried, which was smoked barbecue wings, which I will not try again then I wouldn't have decided to barbecue egg roll which I will never do again. The only thing that I like was the blooming onionPatel. I let the waiter know I will never eat it again. Then he asked if we wanted to eat some bread pudding and I was very reluctant at first but then when it came and I took my first bite and it was absolutely delicious. Robert C was a very good server. He made sure to ask is everything ok and that's when I let him know what I didn't like. He also was accommodating to my needs and if I wanted something different and I told him no. As you would expect for a sports bar it was a little noisy, but at least my wife and I were able to have a conversation. When we come back to eat, I will definitely order what my wife ate. No more smoked wings or barbecue egg roll for this guy. read more

As you pull up to this restaurant you immediately notice that there are no windows it looks closed and it's perhaps a bit scary. Upon entering you'll find yourself in a huge dining space with a large bar and all the ambiance of being in a barbecue joint. I was there for lunch and the place was packed but not too loud. The service was attentive and friendly, the server knowledgeable. The food was just okay, not great but not horrible either. It was before 4pm so ribs were not available. We tried the appetizer sampler which was good but the fried items greasy. The barbecue we had, pulled pork and pulled rib meat was flavorful but dry and on this day the smoke fried wings were good but lacked any real smoke flavor. In retrospect maybe three stars is too much for the food but the atmosphere and service would bring me back again. read more

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This is a nasty place of business. It has always been dirty. I had to call 911 to assist a customer out side the business. This is not a first class business. read more

Server was very nice and attentive. We only had drinks white playing pool. However, it was too hot in the room. We were told the A.C. was "broken". But it has always been too hot in that room (thermostat is set to 79°). read more

If you're fat, and want to die young, this is the place for you. Greasy nasty food that is sure to give your heart a big heavy workout Prices aren't that great either, but the low expectations of the regulars certainly filled the place. I can describe the food is par with a cheap buffet at closing time. Palm Bay gives you more bar choices than Las Vegas, so I'll keep looking for a quiet place that isn't on a main street. read more

no no no this place used to be the best for chicken wings. BUT I got wings that weren't cooked all the way. Soooo we just let them know guess what we ordered again hoping for the same wings we got. These came back burnt and again we were so disappointed. Whatever you do DONT let them know that your disappointed in hopes of getting the yummy wings you were used to. So disappointed read more

Very large bar/restaurant area. Has a side area that is full of pool tables and will provide waiter/waitress service. Everyone is polite and cordial. Many many a sports game has been watched here but to me that's not the highlight. The highlight is the food. They have the BEST wings in Brevard county in my opinion. Get the wings smoked, plain, and then dunk into your choice of sauce. Honestly, they're so good you don't need the sauce. The pulled pork sandwich is also excellent. Frankly, everything I've had here is excellent, but the wings are the star. Oh! Thanksgiving coming up? They'll smoke a whole turkey for you if you order ahead and my goodness is it good and worth it. read more

**INITIAL REVIEW** Along with the now-defunct Bat Cave Gastropub, The Broken Barrel Tavern (which I will shorthand simply to the Broken Barrel) is the other bar/pub establishment that happens to combine nerdlore and pub culture. It is often a fine place to enjoy a brew, enjoy a meal, and enjoy company with friends that is within the busiest parts of Palm Bay/Melbourne city limit without having to trek to any of the historic downtowns. Broken Barrel is often one of the places my church crew and I frequent after our studies on Saturday night. Every single time, it has been a fine experience. Ergo, if anyone were curious of trying out the pub, I would always highly-recommend it in general. To start, Broken Barrel is located in a strip/shopping mall in the southwest quadrant of the formerly "most dangerous intersection in Brevard County," Palm Bay Rd./Babcock St. The strip/shopping mall is called Sabal Palm Square, the same strip/shopping mall Twisted Biscuit is located. Broken Barrel, however, is more in the middle in between a Boost Mobile and a kid's place called YuJump. From the outside, the storefront for Broken Barrel really doesn't stand out compared to the rest of the stores in the strip/shopping mall. Maybe the two storefront windows and double-door entrance shows a semblance of a traditioal bar, but that is about it. It is when you enter you know you're in a local bar/pub. To the right are pool tables and dart boards with a couple of large group seating arrangements. Directly in front is the main dining area with the bar front and center. The southeast corner of the main dining area has been sectioned off as a small makeshift stage for nightly entertainment acts. I have seen local comedians and musicians perform here over my numerous visits. As for the decor, typical bar/pub style but with a modern twist. One of said modern twists includes chalkboard walls with artwork, quotes, and names chalked on by patrons, both regular locals and visitors alike. For dining fare, we will start with the food in which it is typical modern bar/pub fare given the Broken Barrel love/spin. Think of BBQ nachos, BBQ egg rolls, bleu cheese fries, fish dip, and fried handholds (wings, cheesesticks, etc.). For mains, think of burgers and sandwiches. That is the bulk of their menu. My crew and I had plenty of the foods Broken Barrel has to offer. Some of the foods worth mentioning are the chocolate and peanut butter pie slice (dessert), the sampler (appetizer), and pulled pork plate (main dish). As for drinks, they have your typical soda products which is good for those who can't enjoy a beer or for the youngins' not of age yet, but they have a nice selection of domestics and local beers. I seen the main brews of local breweries, including Hell n' Blazes, Intracoastal, and Playalinda, featured on the beer menu. For those who want something a bit more familiar, they have domestics like Miller and Corona. I, however, was surpised they had my fav beer of them all: Lambics. Took it on myself to enjoy a Lindemann's, which is the commonly distributed Lambic I can think of here in the U.S. Add in that the waitstaff is friendly, especially my aquainted friend Abby, in which we known each other since her days working at Arcade Monsters, Broken Barrel is one of the better places, that is specifically a bar or pub, to enjoy on the Space Coast. The only downside: Broken Barrel doesn't accept Apple Pay or Google Pay. There was a time I only had my digital wallet on my phone and well... let's just say I am thankful my friend Rachel had Zelle. I paid her, she paid Broken Barrel. Even though I have been here only a couple of times, I am giving Broken Barrel four out of five stars. One or two more visits, if they stay consistent, I'll give them their fifth star. read more

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The service was nice. I ordered allot when I was here. The food was good. I think I had the pretzel and pot pie. The ambiance is nice. Next time I plan on ordering something different though. read more

Great place for wings. They do a great smoke fried version that's good, and a decent selection of sauces. Definitely has a bar vibe with pool tables and darts. Good place for a drink or a beer. Service is good as well. Try the fried pickles too. read more

We had this amazing waitress during a busy Saturday night, She took care of us like we were the only ones there. Demi is very good with customer service, she doesn't overwhelm her customers by overly showing up and always asking if we need something but uses the eye contact knowing that if your looking you must need something. Great sign of great wait staff. Always will come back if she is working! read more

Got turned onto this place when we asked our Uber drivers for suggestions. The wings lived up to the reputation. Outstanding taste and quality. Loved all the sauces we got, but the medium with garlic and bourbon bbq really stood out. Chip cut potatoes were a great compliment. Had some great beers and really liked the Two Hearted IPA! read more

The Broken Barrel was good...based on reviews I thought it would have been a little bit better. The food was just typical bar food, the fries/chips were the best part of the meal. The service was fast and our server was friendly. I did really like the set up inside and the bathrooms were clean. read more

I'm a very good cook and barbecuer, he says modestly. And the chefs at the Broken Barrel are better. I love the food. Also, the ambience fits me. It's comfortable, causal, and welcoming. If you enjoy watching sports, this is the perfect place. Great food, wide range of adult beverages, and football season again - "who could ask for more?" read more

So we had an interesting experience at this establishment. First, I'll say that the food was above average and the prices were fine. This review will focus on their beer size or more specifically, their pint size. I ordered a Sam Adam's draft beer (16 oz) and my father in law ordered a non-alcoholic Sam Adam's can of beer (12 oz). Menu says that all drafts are 16 oz (pint) unless otherwise noted. When the waitress brought the drinks she had identical Sam Adam's glasses. She poured his can into the glass and it filled the glass completely. I mentioned that I thought all draft beer was 16 oz. She confirmed. So I said, well if these glasses are identical and his can filled it, then mine is also 12 oz, not 16 oz. She seemed confused but agreed that the glasses were identical and they were both filled. We all saw it when I mentioned it and agreed. She offered to ask the bartender about it. I said that might be a good idea because if they are using these glasses for everyone, then they not providing 16 oz. The bartender came by with one of the Sam Adam's glasses as well as a different glass that he contended was a pint glass (it was full of water). He demonstrated by pouring the water from one glass into the other that they were both 16 oz. What he proved is that their 'pint' glasses are also 12 oz. He left frustrated with me. I was really trying to help but instead everyone left frustrated. I don't think there is some sort of conspiracy happening in the bar, but just understand that you are getting 12 oz when you get a beer. Not the 16 oz that is advertised on the menu. The bill came and I noticed that both beers were $6.25. I thought that was ironic. read more

This place is the best kept secret in Palm Bay. This place has great affordable food, great service and great ambience. Wings were amazing!

The fried and smoked wings are the best. Great burgers, beet, staff and atmosphere. What more would anyone want? read more

The BBQ Egg Rolls are fire! Packed with flavor and perfectly crispy. And don't even get me started on the Fried Smoked Wings -- juicy, smoky, and fried just right. If you haven't tried them yet, you're seriously missing out! read more

The Broken Barrel Tavern-4700 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 3.5- Stars The Broken Barrel distinguishes itself as an unfussy tavern, offering homestyle barbeque (including meats smoked on-site). The tavern is located just inside Palm Bay Center. I had previously reviewed Broken Barrel, in my pre-Big Boy days. On that occasion, I had assessed a four-star rating. In the present, my appraisal will be 3.5-stars, owing solely to the enduring strength of the smoked wings. Incidentally, Abby is our ofitsiant qiz. Upon further review, ordering barbeque first thing Monday morning is likely far from ideal, as the pulled rib meat maintained a mushy texture and possessed a lethargic consistency. It betrayed the telltale aroma of a microwave reheat and presented as subpar fare, likely the product of yemeless indifference. Despite the admittedly woeful pulled rib platter and indeed standing in stark contrast, the eight wings were most delicious. These were perfectly smoked, exceptionally tasty, and reminiscent of a caliber and quality that would allow them to be just as delectable, if eaten cold tomorrow. Big Boy Says, "Skip Monday's leftover barbeque and go straight for the wings." read more

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Location is in an older plaza so was not sure they were open until I saw the chalkboard read... WE ARE OPEN! Clean bar, nice servers. Was consistently busy which is good to see. Lots of options for tap drinks. I love my ciders so jump on those when on tap. They are known for their smoked chicken wings and they were delicious . Their sweet potato fries were "sweet" with powdered sugar, honey and (can't remember) One thing we love is some good fish and chips. Unfortunately these were not a win for us. They were fish tenders style, dry or over cooked and no flavor. The tarter sauce was one of the best I've had. The back beans had lots of flavor and my hubby gobbled them up. Overall it was a good choice. read more

Best BBQ in Melbourne!!! Old school bar has an amazing atmosphere and friendly bartender

Great wings!!!!!!!!!Get them smoked and fried!!!!Hot sauces are amaze-balls too!!!!!!!

When the smoked / fried crispy chicken drum is a 1:4 the size of the whole chicken - epic yum! read more

The Broken Barrel Tavern - When the smoked/fried chicken drum is crispy and the size of 1/4 of the chicken... epic yum! Add the Bourbon sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Palm Bay, Florida

Went to the Broken Barrel Tavern strictly on a recommendation that this establishment had some awesome wings. And let me tell you I was not disappointed. The place is a little funky looking from the outside, kinda appears that it took over an existing store in a strip mall. But don't let that deter you. Great atmosphere, and our waitress did an excellent job. read more

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We had a confrontation with the manager because we wanted to move a table to accommodate our party. She was adamant about not moving any tables until our entire party was present. She was confrontational, and rude and kicked us out of the restaurant. This could have been de-escalated by simply working with our group. read more

I was very disappointed in my experience. The wings were undercooked to the point that I couldn't eat them out of concern for salmonella. I would not recommend this place. read more

We love the Broken Barrel on our day trips to Palm Bay. It's a great vibe where we love to play pool while waiting on our meal. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Wings, nachos and their burgers are a few of our go to selections that you can't go wrong with. read more

Visited this spot late on a Saturday night. Service was good. Good beers on tap. Ambiance was a typical bar and grill scene. Now to the food We got mozz sticks, bbq egg rolls, and loaded chips. Everything was ok. Chips were ok but not great coulda been cooked a few minutes longer they looked raw. Wish they had an option for regular French fries. My buddy had smoked wings which he said was good. Overall good experience. If your looking for a late night stop this place is good enough. read more

I truly liked the atmosphere and the employees are fantastic! I would say the wings and pulled pork are good, but the brisket was very salty, overcooked, dry, and lukewarm warm when served. The baked beans were the best thing I had. Good place to go but order the wings and you'll be good. read more

Love this place. Great barbecue and great vibe amazing service. Also, they have a light band with great music.

If I could give The Broken Barrel a negative star review I would. They get a one star only by the graciousness of the Yelp platform. I drove almost 30 minutes from home specifically to try the $19.99 rib special at the Broken Barrel. Sadly-I walked out without trying any of the food offerings. My experience with Michael as my server was horrendous. He was rude and abrasive and cut us off in the middle of our appetizer order. His attitude was so bad we cancelled our appetizer order before he was able to submit the ticket. He ignored us after the fact, and we had to ask the manager for our bill. When we tried to address our experience with the manager-she got defensive and argumentative. We had anticipated spending $100 on our meal. We left spending less than $10. Our $100 went to a different restaurant where we had a much better experience. So disappointed-I made the drive based on someone's recommendations on the ribs. Will never return or recommend this establishment. read more

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First time visit to the broken Barrel. Bit of a wait for a table so we just sat at the bar. Brian our bartended server was great. Ordered the two pound rib, with a couple of side salads for a little veggie. a draft beer for me and an ice tea for the spouse. The ribs were excellent and was actually to much for us to eat. did a to-go for the remainder. Great vibe to the bar. We would for sure come back. read more

Nice sports bar in Palm Bay. Their specialty is barbecue, but they have several other menu items from which to choose. We started with their smoked chicken wings for an appetizer and they were outstanding! Several different sauces to choose from. I followed up with a pulled pork plate and sides of slaw and baked beans. Overall this was a solid platter, but nothing truly noteworthy. They have a really nice selection of drafts. Brooke did a great job serving us! read more

Great service and delicious wings. Would absolutely go back and highly recommend. .

Neighborhood sports bar/tavern...Smoked meats is the food draw/ extensive beer selection including local brews. Reasonable priced...family friendly read more

Yummy chicken wings They were so nice It was quick It was well designed with a pool table read more

Awesome wings, drinks & service!!! The "plain" wings have a seasoning that tastes great without any sauce at all. Will definitely be back. read more

Great food and service. Need to have regular French fries or curly fries instead of the potato chips.. beer was cold.. change your chips plz. Definitely will come back for the smoked wings read more