Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern

Bourbon Bros is a go-to restaurant for us. My favorite dish is the shrimp and grits. My husband really likes the dry rub wings and the brisket. The cocktails are top notch as well. The service is always great, and the country atmosphere is perfect for a casual date night.

We had dinner last night at Bourbon Brothers before attending the Miranda Lambert concert at Ford Amphitheater. We made a reservation for 6:00pm. We arrived at 6:00 pm and were told it would be a 5-25 minute wait for a table. That stressed me out. I had the expectation that we could be seated at the time we "reserved". If I had know we had to pad the timing, I would have made the reservation for an earlier time. So we sat at the bar with hopes of ordering a drink. The bartender never spoke with us or took our order in anyway. Luckily we were seated at 6:08 so it wasn't too long to worry. We were taken back to the bourbon room, which is a really cool space. But ... they wanted us to sit at a coffee table. I don't think eating leaning over a coffee table is pleasant or good for my back so we asked for another table. The young lady told us it would be another wait. We again said, we can't eat at that table. So we walked with her back to the hostess stand expecting the worst. The "head hostess" immediately told her to go ahead and take us to a different table. This table was in a really great booth. Super happy about that. Our server, Mike, showed up right away. He took our drink orders and said he'd be right back. He came back shortly and said that the bar was really backed up and it may be awhile. ugh. He took our dinner order and refilled our waters. The drinks came out at 623. It felt like a really long wait. The food came out at 6:47. So, slow service from the kitchen and bar. Mike, however, was excellent. He had a friendly and polite demeanor. He was professional and communicated with us. My husband had the Brisket & Philly Sandwich with waffle fries. He didn't finish the fries. That may be the first time in the 35 years I've known him that he didn't finish fries. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich with tots. I thought the sandwich and tots were delicious, though it was not the greatest looking plate of food. So, Mike was fantastic. The food was good. But, maybe I wouldn't return on a concert night. The place just seemed slammed.

Our waitress was amazing. The bathroom walls were grimy which worries me because if the bathrooms look like this then the kitchen probably looks worse. The restaurant interior felt grimy as well. With some degreaser and deep clean it would really brighten it up. Appetizer : deviled eggs - not a traditional rich deviled egg and the bacon sadly didn’t have a nice crisp. The flavor of the fried pickles was good but also would have been nice to have a nice crunch. Bbq nachos with brisket $22 they were sub-par. Shredded cheese was cold and the nachos were stale. Just couldn’t get a break with getting a good crunch on anything Drinks: something mile high mule was very good Bacon wrapped meatloaf was good. Jalepeno cornbread was my favorite

Nice staff. Easy going, bit in the right way. Made me feel comfortable. Great fried chicken. Great fries. The Cubano needed more BBQ sauce & mustard but the meat was good. Relaxing atmosphere. Perfect temperature.

Visited tonight and it was an absolute pleasure from the service to the food. Our server was Mara - She was so nice and pleasant. I had the chicken fried steak with BBQ beans (highly recommend!!! Delicious!!) and mashed potatoes, with the the best SWEET TEA ( again highly recommend - very best sweet tea in the Springs.... Just like you get in Georgia!). My husband had the ribs that he devoured along with a side salad ( he said the ranch dressing was very good) and onion rings which he shared with me and they were absolutely delicious. But, the service is what made the evening so nice....from the girls that greeted us and showed us to our table and our server Mara was just so attentive and nice.

A few friends and I were driving through town when we spotted a place on Google Maps, so we decided to check it out. When we arrived, we were seated right away at a table. The ambiance was super cute, featuring nice lighting and cool details on the walls. The bar looked really impressive, and the waitstaff and hostess were incredibly friendly and helpful. We ordered fried mac and cheese, brisket, a Cobb salad, and a bowl of chili. Everything was bursting with flavor and delicious! One of my friends tried the sausage but said it lacked flavor. I had an old-fashioned cocktail, and it was perfect—it even came with two cherries that were so tasty! And to top it off we had the Carrot cake for two! Really tasty and delicious

So we will be back to try different items, the atmosphere was cool. It was a very country style, think Joanna Gains decorated. Now down to food. Jambalaya is an interpretation I’ve never encountered in Cajun food, not bad* but definitely not traditional at all or not something I’d ever order again (see Pappadaux 40 minutes north for jambalaya etc, save for red beans and rice which still somehow is dominated by Popeyes of all places). The chicken fry was good but a texture thing holds it back. The Pit meat was okay but there are quite excellent BBQ places in town if that’s your goal. It was acceptable but not great and that’s the problem. You make a reservation and it takes 20 minutes to get seated, after that reservation comes and goes. While I think the food is acceptable, it’s nothing that I couldn’t get better elsewhere in town, and even better in Denver. So what is the hype and exclusivity? I honestly don’t know. It’s okay but the recipes need work tbh. If wanted any of these genera’s of food I could find it better elsewhere in Colorado Springs or definitely Denver. So, give it time and it might improve. These ratings are pending another trial, maybe we ordered incorrectly? The appetizers are good, we did the deviled eggs and fried pickles, those were definitely above average. So we will be back and order food, because sometimes you just miss the mark on your selections, but I don’t have high hopes and will likely deduct stars after our next trial. Good people, poor organization, and okay food outside of appetizers. Very southern inspired but not executed.

We came with pretty high expectations after reading the reviews, and we were disappointed. While the place is amazing, service is good, unfortunately the foods are not. Starting off with BBQ Nachos which was too sweet for our taste, then I had Shrimp & Grits which was okay. The Samplers - chicken and pork were underseasoned, the beef was too dry. The cornbreads were overbaked & tough, loaded tots were overbaked and dry, onion rings were okay. We wanted to try the desserts but changed our minds because the entrees were a flop. Sorry, but not we’re not coming back nor recommending them to anyone.

Wow!!! Bourbon Brothers was amazing in all aspects!! The food was absolutely delicious. I had the brisket sandwich with a side of okra. It was cooked and flavored to perfection. Our service was also very good. The food came out 10-15 minutes after we ordered it and our cups were always refilled. This is a great place to eat at and the prices were reasonable. I'm a new fan of this place! A must eat for any occasion with plenty of space and an old school feel.

Good food & great service. Gorgeous decor I love the wall of barrels and the way they have celebration areas or private rooms. The staff is very kind & attentive. The menu is southern bbq I guess ... I had the chicken fried steak dinner & it was good. I probably should've gotten the gravy on the side though & I do think tri tip is the wrong choice of meat for this dish. But it was tasty, on a side note my green beans were good but a little overcooked. My husband has the cash fish, fries & okra - he loved it. We finished up with a slice of carrot cake & ice cream. Sooo good.

chicken fried steak was amazing. the black Manhattan tasted wonderful Mike took care of us and did a great job.

Came on a Friday night and was sat right away. Had Jacob as our waiter who was very good and took good care of our group. Got a bourbon flight which I was excited for but unfortunately they didn't have some of the bourbon I requested. Nonetheless still had some good bourbon. Also got the bacon wrapped meatloaf which was fantastic. Full of flavor and a good hearty dish. Would absolutely return.

Not really blown away by our first visit here. Our waiter was nice enough when we saw him, but he was running around rather frantic and forgot about us often. When we got drinks, my wife asked for a straw. He brought her one but didn't bother bringing me one, so I had to ask again. When we asked him for sides of BBQ sauces to go with our sandwiches, he completely forgot, and it never came. In fact, after we had already ordered, he returned a little while later to ask if he had taken our order yet. Everything was pretty slow too. The fact we got our order, and it was right was a little astounding in itself. We both tried the new Philly cheesesteak brisket sandwich. Mine started off good, but it quickly tasted dry and a little tasteless, hence the need for the BBQ sauce we never got. Sandwiches were also a little fatty. My wife seemed to like hers better than I did, but I'm not sure she'd get it again either. I liked her waffle fries better than my tots. We might go back at some point if we're going to another concert, but I'd likely try something else and hope for better service too.

Best smoked wings around! They have this beautiful char and a hint of spice, doesn't even need sauce! Bonus: they fall off the bone with just a slight tug. Warmed up with some Burnt Ends Chili, that is onion-packed. Enjoy your food with beautiful views of the mountains and friendly staff!

We've been there before & requested to sit in the open area with windows. I have always loved their baby back ribs, but this time, not so much. I asked for a knife to cut the ribs & was told they are 'fall off the bone', however they were not. I needed the knife. The ribs did not taste smoked. I ordered the cilantro-lime rice & it was okay. H ordered the Shrimp & Grits & loved them. It looked so good. Service was good.

Excellent food and bourbon selection. Try the mac and cheese egg rolls. Delicious eats, very professional staff and a good bar... cant beat that.

Came here to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. We made a reservation in advance but ended up coming early, and thankfully, that wasn't a problem. They were surprisingly slow for a Sunday evening. I chose the chocolate martini, and it was Devine. Super sweet but strong. My boyfriend ordered a bourbon, but they served it in a martini glass. We shared the fried pickles, and I loved them! The sauce was a creamy chipotle ranch, and the pickles were salty and crunchy. I chose the bourbon Mac because it sounded good with veggies and sausage added. The cheese was so stringy, and it paired so well with the sausage. I was impressed with the Mac. The food came very quickly, which was nice. Our server was also the bartender, even though we were not sitting at the bar. So they were pretty busy and didn't check on us much. She seemed rushed and overwhelmed. The food and drinks are good, but the service is lacking.

Good food, awesome. Top notch service. Clean and pleasant atmosphere. Will come again

If you're a Bourbon newbie or an aficionado, Bourbon Brothers is the place to be! Their bourbon, whiskey and cocktail lists are extensive, you're bound to find something you'll like. Food was good although I wouldn't say it's the best ever. And yes, everything was expensive just like everything else in the world is. The best part of our dinner was our server, she was fantastic! For me, BB is more of a special occasion restaurant. Bonus: they have a separate bourbon bar and cigar patio

This place was a quick find when I was Googling a restaurant on a Saturday night. Hubby is a bourbon enthusiast so with no hesitation, I made the reservation through Google. The restaurant was a bit loud and busy. The restaurant interior looks like rustic. We were seated upon arrival and our waiter greeted us immediately. He was awesome. Though he didn't really do anything special or extra service, he was very attentive to our needs. The best part about this place is their Bourbon selection which hubby got excited about. He ordered a drink called Vieux Carré. It was a bourbon and cognac mix. Hubby loved it. My martini is not so bad either. It was easy to drink and delicious. Our food did not disappoint either. Hubby said, his coffee/smoke brisket sandwich tasted phenomenal. My Jambalaya was okay. In my opinion, the flavors were too strong. Then the rice came with it was not fully cooked. It's a non- Asian restaurant so I expect less when it comes with Asian stuff. But next time for sure I will bring it up and let the server know. I was enjoying the dinner in general to even make a big deal out of it. It's a NOT big deal breaker at all. Highly recommend. We love the place.

Amazing experience! We came in around 4:30pm , we accidentally parked in back, bitter cold outside and the manager was so nice to let us in the back door, we were sat immediately and the food and drinks were top notch!! I had ribs and my husband the fish and chips , our drinks were delicious and hit the spot! The staff was super friendly, service and food were some of the BEST I've had in Colorado! Thanks Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse for the hospitality and amazing food!

I was over there yesterday with friends before a concert at the Ford theater. I've never been treated with so much disrespect before my life at a restaurant. The pfirst waitress told us were a bunch of idiots going to a concert in the cold. The next waitress was very argumentative telling us this wasn't a bar for food and drinks when we were at the bar. We put in 2 orders for food and she moved us to apparently a private table. When we got to the room, there was multiple couples at the table and she never put in our order. Then we were socializing, and having a great time with both couples at our table while the manager was constantly staring us down and making things super awkward. They didn't want concert goers to the Ford theater coming in for food and drinks. It was very apparent. If you're next to a concert, location, expect there's going to be different people besides a bunch of cowboys. By far, this is the rudest restaurant I've ever been in. I will never go there again.

OMG - I found true sweet tea in Colorado. It was so good I took a glass home for the next morning. The crust on the brisket was savory. My husband had the chop steak and licked his plate clean.

The Cobb salad was a good choice, Waiter was very good thank you. My wife had the meat loaf that was like home cooking.

In Colorado Springs for the night and decided we would try Bourbon Brothers - good choice! Took our server Jessica's recommendation and ordered the Bourbon Salmon for myself - great choice. The salmon was moist and had good flavor. Cilantro Lime rice and spinach were both amazing as well. Dear husband ordered the jambalaya - very spicy. Service was good - very quick!

Recommendations on target no disappointment but no room for dessert! Have to go back. They have a bourbon room!

A great spot in Colorado Springs! The space is upscale, yet casual. I love the sun room seating. Service is on point. Some of the food needs a little more work, but most of it was pretty solid. The meat was actually my least favorite of everything besides the corn. However, the loaded mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, fried okra and jalapeño cornbread was great.

I brought two of my clients for lunch. Nice atmosphere so I had high expectations. Fried pickles were a great app and I had the chili. My guest said they enjoyed the food. The only downside was the service. We had to catch our server for another beer, refills, and to ask about the app. Maybe he was just having an off day, but that's the only reason for 4 versus 5 stars.

Went to try Notes Bar for brunch which was crazily packed and chaotic so we headed over to Bourbon Brothers. The staff were very friendly and there was no long line. It had a southern ambiance inside. They had an all you can eat brunch that had various breakfast items including prime rib, ham etc. we decided to skip that and order off the menu. I ordered the jambalaya and the husband ordered the shrimp and grits. Our waiter was very attentive and checked on us frequently. The food was surprisingly seasoned very well and our shrimp was good sized and cooked perfectly. All in all I'm happy with our experience.

Eaten here over the years, never been disappointed. Great food, service and check out their whiskey bar (even if you don't whiskey)

Great view. Fair food pricing. Servers were attentive and friendly Looking forward to visiting this bourbon bar on the next visit

Just a quick take on this one. Stopped here during a client visit and was very happy I did. The food was great but my absolute favorite entree was the coffee and cocoa rubbed brisket. I never thought of using those flavorings on barbecue but dang it was good. Got some nice juicy slices from near the fat cap. Very nice place for dinner. I took one of our staffers there and she enjoyed it too. Recommended.

Our waiter was amazing and knew so much about the menu items. All the food we ordered was good, but those ribs were phenomenal with generous portions. The fried pickle appetizer was so good. We ordered salads too, and they were very fresh.

Excellent food, exceptional and caring service! Went for Mother's Day dinner and all ages enjoyed the experience. We will be back.

I love the food here! I haven't tried anything I don't like! Including their drinks. The staff has always been friendly. The restaurant is super cute on the inside! Really my only complaint is sometimes the prices seem too expensive for the portions you receive.

For a spot next to an amphitheater, low expectations. I was wrong. Food was delicious, had Cuban. Old fashioned to wash it down. Extremely friendly staff. Good pit stop before a show. A+

Great sides, great customer service, dealing with new employees who couldn't figure out to go orders which was funny to watch, manager came and saved the day, no problem from me though, I get it. Fitting decor, large bar, great menu, highly recommend this place

First time to stop in. I was in the mood for some bourbon and dinner. Found this place on Yelp and gave it a try. Although I could have gotten a table (the place was smoking' busy), I took a high top in the bar. Full menu is available there. The menu is expansive with lots of unique and custom creations. Nic made several suggestions and I ended up with the sliced brisket, fried okra, and horseradish infused coleslaw. The brisket was so tender you could cut it with a fork! The spicy barbecue sauce was a perfect add. Nice suggestion from Nic! The okra was fresh and lightly fried. I love when the chef takes such care as to not loose the fresh flavor with the fry! Perfect. And the coleslaw was a gem as a finish. The horseradish is subtle but it's there and gives a really cool punch to an already excellent coleslaw rendition! I had a couple of Sazeracs with dinner. Just perfect and the drinks, like everything, were prepared perfectly. I cheated a bit and ended up getting the bourbon bread pudding. Be warned, it's a yooge portion, Easily shareable and, well for me as a solo guest, I had to leave some behind . To be very clear, I didn't want to because it was awesome, but I just ran outa room! Thanks to Nic and the team for taking excellent care of me! When in the area again, I'll be back!

This place is the Howard Johnson's of comfort food and BBQ. The ambiance is nice, clean, casual, and impersonal. The service was good. Two people shared the deviled eggs, a half-rack of dry ribs, andouille smoked sausage with slaw. Everything was tasty, but not exceptional. There were a couple of ribs left on the plate, as I was stuffed. My Viex Carre was unremarkable. I appreciate the GF (gluten free) and GFM (gluten free modification available) markers on the menu. I also like that you can make a reservation and that it's located in the Bass Pro Shop complex. If I'm back in Colorado, I'll return for their no hassle gluten-free options.

Truly awful. We had 90 minutes before concert and reservation. Showed up on time but were asked to wait 15 min. I get things come up but 1/2 the place was empty. Took forever to get drinks and told the server hey we need to get order in. So I order chopped steak and wife orders tenders. Waitress reads it back and asks how I want it cooked and I say med - med well When order comes 40 min later mine is wrong. They brought me meatloaf. So send it back. 20 min go by then they bring me a chopped steak that is raw and I mean not cooked at all ground beef. Thankfully I saw it before I took a bite. The picture I took is revolting and I won't be eating any burger for awhile. So now we had to leave and I never got to eat. Thankfully concert venue has food and got tacos Never again they will kill someone serving this! Contacting board of health

Bourbon Brothers is one of my husband's preferred restaurants. He always gets the dry ribs. This time they looked like they could have used more time in the smoker but he said they were ok. He never complains! Haha. My salmon was ok. The rice and spinach sides were very good. The bourbon glaze sauce was a strange combination with the meal. A bit too heavy to go with fish though tasty on the rice. I'm sure you we'll be back but if only there was a better option nearby... PS: The Mac and cheese was a big hit for him

Atmosphere is nice but unfortunately I do not think the food is very good at all and I've been there about 4 times. It's also expensive

Would not recommend the prime rib Saturday dinner special it was very small no flavor dry my husband's chopped hamburger steak over mashed potatoes with gravy was a better meal . The waitress is very kind and did her job. Well the atmosphere is nice.

The ambiance is beautiful with the fireplace, open concept and Mountain View's. The happy hour has a good selection weekdays till 5pm. We ordered the deviled eggs and they had too much vinegar. We ordered the fried pickles and we enjoyed them. It was nice they were sliced liked chips instead of the fried spears. We got the famed meatloaf but it was dried out and the cream corn was tepid with potatoes loaded with bacon bits (which we didn't want). For the money, I was looking for a little more for my experience.

I'm pretty stingy with my 5-stars, but this place was just great. I came with a group of 10 last weekend and the entire experience was top-notch. We all shared appetizers, they were all good, but the fried pickles stood out as great. I had a generous Manhattan for an opening beverage. After that, 3 of us split the barbecue sampler, it was HUGE. All of the meats were good, but it could have fed 5 or 6 easily. We had mashed potatoes as a side, they were great... of course. The price was quite reasonable for a place that felt upscale. The service was actually the best part. Our server made a connection with a few of the diners, talking about a shared Slovak ancestry. The entire time he was sharing, he continued to offer great service. A real rock-star!

Service was superb. Prices were reasonable. The espresso martini was very very good. Not milky and not straight alcohol tasting. Using yelp check in we got the fried pickles. Panko crusted is the way to go. Not greasy. Very good. The pulled pork was not garlicky which so many bbq places are. It was delicious. My husband and I both loved the bbq sauce. I'd say more sweet than vinegar based. Ribs were good, falling off bone. The cornbread was moist and not super corny tasting. Cole slaw was actually really good to. I also liked the baked beans.

Good food and good service. Lots of interesting menu items to choose from. We went way a d it was not too busy.

Quite impressed at this little gem. Finally made it over here and upon entry, smells like smokey bbq. Yes please. Started with the bacon Mac and cheese egg rolls..... yes. 100% yes. I mean, egg rolls are just another vehicle for delicious noms and who doesn't like Mac and cheese? Heathens..... that's who. Get you some. Entrees were smoked turkey club and half a rack of ribs and a smoked polish link, sides were onion rings and cheese grits. Club wasn't a traditional club because it didn't have the third layer of bread but who cares. That layer is stupid anyway and this club didn't need it at all. Onion rings were spot on.... and I know my onion rings. Delicious. Ribs were GD delightful. Come on....meaty, bbq-y and fall off the bone. I know my ribs, im from the Midwest....I know meat. This bbq sauce was good.... one of my favorites..... again....I know meat ;) cheesy grits were really good. I made myself finish those like some sort of carb hail mary. Would have had dessert to continue the trifecta but alas, it was time. Service was great from hostess to server. Will happily be back.

Delicious food and great service. This was the first time my husband and I ate dinner there and we'll be back! Since it's January the restaurant wasn't very busy either so that was nice too.

The food was delicious. Service was exceptional. I can't remember our waiter's name but he was great! I met with friends I haven't seen in a very long time and our waiter made sure we didn't need anything but also gave us space to catch up. We spent 3 hours in the outdoor dining with a fabulous view of the mountains. I'll definitely be going back. I ordered a buffalo chicken sandwich with a side of waffle fries plus blue cheese and ranch for dipping. DELICIOUS!

Very much a disappointment! My friend and I came in for the meatloaf and what a disaster, as it was cold in the middle and hot AF on the outside leaving me to feel that it was microwaved. That and it came to the table in less than a few minutes. The corn and mashed potatoes were the only saving grace. This is a smokehouse so figured that meat is something they could do well, unfortunately that was not the case. Just had them take away the uncooked and fowl tasing last chunk of meat. Hope I don't get sick.

The chicken sliders were tasteless and chewy. $65 for two appetizers and two drinks, way over priced. Never again.

We grabbed dinner from Bourbon Brothers with a large group of family. The good: our group was the right size for a private room. It was nice that we were all able to fit in one space! I had a raspberry mule to drink, and my husband got an old fashioned. Both were pretty good. The not-so-good: service was VERY slow. I know we had a large group and many places are short staffed right now, but just a heads up on this. Also, the food was just ok. We got the shrimp and grits and the mashed potatoes. They were fine- but I've definitely had better elsewhere Overall: good for a large group, but go elsewhere if not.

Enjoyed our dinner at Bourbon Brothers! Make sure to check in on Yelp to claim your free fried pickle appetizer! The fried pickles were very crispy and delicious, the bbq ranch they come with was decent, not as good as the pickles themselves. Pulled pork nachos were good, maybe not enough of the delicious slaw on them. Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf was good, the mashed potatoes and corn chowder were a nice touch and the fried onions on top provided a delightful variation in texture. My wife had the Green Chile Pork Chili and enjoyed it, it had a comfortable kick without being too spicy. The food and service was good but the star of the show for us was the Bread Pudding! The bread pudding was dense and the sauce was simply amazing. Overall a good experience. Our experience with a slight delay in service was slightly frustrating especially given that it wasn't super busy, but after our server showed up the service was good.

I will start with the good: the fried pickles and the onion rings are some of the best I had in years. with a party of 6, spent 35-40 mins at dinner on Wednesday. 30-40% capacity Bland, overpriced food with extremely poor waiter. I order a Arnold Palmer (half lemonade half tea), looked like water no flavor. Was never refilled the whole time there. Friend had a cup of coffee, never was asked for a refill either. Had 1 offer to refill water glasses by someone NOT our server. Chicken fried steak was a 4" oblong piece of meat, no flavor. set atop of mashed potatoes with gravy barely covering steak and 1/3 of potatoes. asked for more gravy got a 1 1/2 oz ramekin not quite 2 tablespoon. Very little flavor in gravy. corn side dish was okay Ordered the bread pudding. Nice size of bread pudding. NOT worth the $17, not really worth $10. came with very nice tasting sauce but only enough for 1/3 of the bread pudding. had to ask another server for the desert as never saw the waiter, although he did deliver the dessert. asked for a container for the bread pudding, was given a huge container 4 times the size I needed. and of course no extra sauce. to recap, Overpriced bland food, poor service, nice ambience. Come for the fried pickles / onion rings. Go somewhere else for entrée and desert

Took date to this place after top golf. I remember this place being called Sputhern kitchen or whatever. I ordered the brisket with okra and she ordered the pulled chicken with waffle fries. The bbq sauce is good. Meat is too fatty for me the chicken was dry. Okra wasn't cooked fresh and the fries were just ok. Service was great and the people are good. I just wished the food was better.

Went for early dinner. The guy who served the food, Mike was very nice and always made our dinner very pleasant experience explaining about the food. Gritts were very good.