It's Sunday. You're feeling lazy. What better than a couple of brews to wind down the week.
Stopped in with a couple of mates for a lazy Sunday and it was a great afternoon. The beers were on point and the food was insanely good. Solidly recommend the beef brisket sandwich and the hash bites poutine. Despite it being a bit busy, the service was good and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time.
This place is as good as I remembered it!!! The staff were phenomenal!! Such an awesome beer experience, up there with one of the best I’ve had! The manager talked us through their awesome seasonal beers, showed us a bit of the brewery (on site!) and recommended us some amazing food!! Him and the girl (with wicked fashion sense!!) were so so attentive! I can not recommend this place any higher, only because Zomato won’t let me give out 10 stars
Paid a sneaky visit here for Valentine’s Day and absolutely loved it. Oddly enough the standout of our visit for me were the braised collard greens 😍 the Mac and cheese was also noteworthy as it had the perfect amount of cheesiness and the texture was a 10. I got shunned for mixing the pulled pork with the Mac and Cheese, but if you’re not vanilla then I highly recommend it. The Pulled Pork was pretty good (I honestly can’t remember it that well? But I know that I liked it haha especially w// the mac and cheese). The Brisket was super tasty, not the softest in the world but still a beauty. My one regret whilst visiting here was getting one of those pink gins in a bottle instead of branching out and trying one of their brews. Another cool feature to note is that they are both child and dog friendly which is always a huge plus 😍
Great vibe and food. The staff there were awesome. Nick the person that served us deserves a raise, went above and beyond with his great service.
Relax atmosphere and friendly staffs! Kids and pets strolled around just like at home, nice place for weekend catch up with friends and family.
Chicken wings are too many for me. Huge portion. Not a connoisseur of craft beer but appreciate it
We had lunch here the other day
What a awesome place 😎
Food was good and tasty!!!
Customer service 10/10
Loads of different beers to choose from
We will definitely be back
Thanks
Lucky to get a half price table (50% off food). Ordered a huge variety of meats and sides and 3 types of sandwiches. Chicken sandwich is crispy and fresh- would recommend these and the lamb ribs of the things we ordered. We also tried the chicken wings, pork ribs, pastrami, mac n cheese, naked skins and taster tots. Don’t forget to order sauces. Awesome variety of brews on tap and beverages available. Group friendly and family friendly. Something for everyone- vegetarian options including jackfruit.
The food is very delicious especially their mac and cheese, tater tots, loaded skins and pork ribs. The customer service and ambience are excellent.
I love here so much！ it's like a secret garden in mt eden. Got the so much types of fresh brewery to choose and also have bbq. Ribs are the best, a bit salty for me, but good to match the beer.
You arrive this place and you can start smelling the smoke. Great selection of meats and sides, prefect for a Brothers Beer. Quick and good service.
Great outlet. American style bbq with great made New Zealand beer. Cool dinning experience having an outdoor area as well as being able to eat in a full functioning brewery.
Child friendly having a sand pit out side with loads of toys for kids to enjoy.
The food is pretty good having tried the brisket, pulled pork, sausage, chicken wings, lamb, beans, slaw and mac n cheese. All were very tasty and hard to fault. Portion sizes and prices are reasonable.
Service was awesome from the girls behind the bar and restaurant side too. Very cool place to kick back have a feed and enjoy some nice food.
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In all honesty, I would actually give this place about a 4.2. I think that this place deserves more than a 4 but less than a 4.5. Juke Joint had a really chill atmosphere, which I think would be good for all types of group outings. It's right next to Brother's Brewery which makes it really good if you're out with the boys after game day, or a get together with old friends. There is also space for children to run around if you don't have anywhere to drop them off. It has an industrial feel and all the little touches like the menu and the Juke Joint pencils help enhance the experience. The staff was really friendly but still was very professional, the guy who served me went from having a nice conversation with me to making sure that I got everything that I had ordered. The food I thought would be a really good food for you to have with a couple of beers. It goes great with alcohol in general. I would definitely recommend the sandwiches. The sauces paired really well with the meats, which makes it the price totally worth it.
Love the place and atmosphere!! Really kids and pets friendly restaurant. Like if you go in the weekend you might feel like you are in daycare or in a park haha. The food was good as well - pretty confusing at the beginning of how it works but not too hard to work out. I don’t drink beer so I have no clue how it was but from others that I went with said the beer was good as well.
First time eating American BBQ, Collard Greens and Mac n Cheese.
I was amazed how the pork ribs had a lot of kick to them. I enjoyed sucking the flavour off the ribs. I wasn't too fussed with the pork meat NOT falling off the bone I was too amazed and impressed with all the flavours they had packed on each rib. The pulled pork, lamb ribs and brisket was definitely melt in your mouth as well as full of flavour. I'll definitely be back.
Love the concept- beers and good old comfort food. We're talking about mac'n'cheese, meat buns and potatoes here people and it's all good. Great atmos. Perfect Sunday activity if you cbf exercising 😏
A very interesting place to try when youre looking for authentic American BBQ. Half of the place is a brewery while the other is a BBQ joint. Its basically a self service place as there will be nobody taking your orders. Do know that a 100g worth of pork ribs is basically 1 rib since their ribs have really big bones and not much meat (I am a ribs noob). It was tasty but definitely not worth 6$. I also ordered 150g of mutton and a small portion of coleslaw. Mutton was tasty but dry. The coleslaw was good especially to kill the sweet and salty taste of the meat but it had too much pepper making it a little bit spicy. Me and my friends also shared the tater tots poutine but the other reviewers were right. The tater tots were not that special and can be just bought at the groceries. Overall, the experience was what you are really paying for. The food is okay but not great. Probably wont be back here unless I go drinking with my friends again.
I'm not sure if any if the negative reviewers realise this, but the food is Carolina-style American. It's not going to be to everyone's tastes, but Juke Joint have done a great job of giving that Carolina-style experience. Complaining that the tator tots are "the frozen bags, from the supermarket"? Uh, yeah - America. Do people really make tator tots from scratch? My partner is American and thoroughly enjoys eating here, it's a nostalgic experience for him. His favourites are the selection of meats and sauces, collard greens and (gasp) the classic American tator tots. The only downside is the pricing (this is cheap eating in America), but still a great experience nonetheless. The place can get very crowded with drinkers on weekend nights, so if you're going there to eat, good luck finding a seat. We've had to stand eating at a shared table before, but no big deal. Chill atmosphere, food service is fine and swift. Bartenders are always friendly. Cheers.
A hidden bar behind Mt eden train station. But is often crowded! Gave this one a try and hey it was great experience.
Had pulled pork sandwiches which came with a fancy chips. Tried their beer tasting and cold brew coffee too! 😁
Good service, just that they will hold on to your card as it is a tab system. Place order, quoting your number and pay at the end.
Went to Juke Joint on a Tuesday night with a grabone voucher. The atmosphere is neat with the open space of the brewery right next to you. Meat was nice, a little dry and very smokey flavour. I enjoyed the meal but don't think i will return.
Quite an interesting place. I was quite confused with how to order at first. You pick your meat, which is has a price by per 100g. Then you can choose your sides and sauces to make up the full meal.
Then all your choices are presented on a tray.
What's good about this way of ordering is that you can have as big or as small of a meal.
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If it wasn't for the voucher I bought on grabone I would have never discover this place! It's tugged away what seems to be a quiet street in mt Eden.
It's mainly a smoke house BBQ place with varying types of meats. The voucher allowed me to have 600g of meat 2 sides and 2 bread rolls and 2 beer
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I had the pulled pork, beef brisket and lamb ribs. The meats were done really well , melts in your mouth type of food. And stuff it in the the bread roll is like a super nice sandwich.
The brothers brewery is here as well so there is a lot of different type of craft beer to try.
I think the only let down here is the lack of service it provided, and being first timer here I felt really lost.
Food 4.5/5 (nothing special but done to perfection)
Service 2.5/5 ( Bartender seemed retarded couldn't even articulate his speech when I asked him a simple question. Food ordering part was good the guy was helpful. But over all lacked other services everything is pretty self serviced)
Instagram worthy 3/5 (apart from the beer cylinder inside everything is very plain jane)
Did not order dribks but the food was amazing. Quick service almost no wait time. Cole slaw was amazing. One of the best briskets I've had. Pork ribs were nice and spicy with a hint of sweetness. Atmosphere was veey chilled and relaxing. Couches and nice outdoor seating available. Love the whole experience. Will be back again.
The brisket was very nice, the pork ribs and chicken were good but could be better. their Chipotle Mayo and Kimchi BBQ sauce was amazing (if only they had takeaway bottles). Overall I perfer the Smoky BBQ food from Fireworks Smokehouse. The pic i posted was enough for 2, cost approx $70. The place itself is very nice and brew their own beer. Their Hoopy Wheat was the best ive had to date. Would definitely go back again, maybe just for Brisket and Beer though 😊
I liked the set up and the atmosphere and interior was pretty cool!
Food was pretty good but the Mac & Cheese was almost too cheesy. Food was a little pricey but was still great and will come back again.
Great place for a chill weekend or night out after work. I love how it's quite hidden away from the main roads - it's like a secret hideout!
The main feature of this place is their beers - I don't drink so can't comment. But the people around me seems to be enjoying it!
The food which I did partake in was amazing. I tried their pulled pork, beef brisket, Mac n cheese, and tater tots. 100g of pulled pork might not seem a lot but is actually very filling if you're a small eater like me. It was delicious by the way!
I didn't enjoy the Mac n cheese as much as the try of what I'd ordered. The bread roll was okay.
U must check this place out even if it's just for the vibe! Highly recommended.
Juke Joint is a very interesting and cool concept, a BBQ place in a brewery. The atmosphere was awesome. Meat is the name of the game here, and you order it by the 100gram. It can get pricey if you arn't careful. My personal favourite part of the meal was the poutine (a side order), this was tiny hash browns covered in cheese and pulled pork. I would recommend this place for something different and fun!
Visited Juke Joint all the way from Browns Bay for our daughter's birthday and we were craving for meat.
A dear friend recommended Juke Joint and after reading the menu- the troops agreed to Juke Joint.
MEAT!!!!
Spent close to $200 on just food, no drinks. That's plenty of food for 2 adults, a teenage girl and an 8 yr old boy.
Yummmmm mmmmm.
Meat is ordered by grams- so you can mix it up to your preference which I thought was good. But you can also order sandwiches if sharing food is not your thing.
Friendly staff too.
Absolutely loved this place. We had beers paddles and later a couple of more beers. Basically tried every brothers beer on the menu. Huge seating, dining, sprawling areas. By the end of the afternoon the whole lawn was full of people, babies and dogs. Did try the food on another occasion, few options, mostly sandwiches and some sides. Food was very reasonably priced but portions we're tiny. They have started a good deal for Beer+Sandwich+Side for $20. Tater tots we're the best. Do not order the Mac & cheese.Overall love coming to this place. Always got a happy vibe and decent beer.
My kinda place. It's all in the package.
Good food : Lager : Stylish
This place is like a hidden gem but don't get me wrong...they have a massive sign towards the location.
The food are simply delicious. Simple and superb.
Nothing much for me to say....the only best way is for u to experience it yourself. You won't be disappointed.
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This place is located in a very unassuming part of Mt Eden. They have been open for a while and we have been meaning to try them.
There are seats in the courtyard are which I imagine would be a lovely atmosphere in summer. There are also seats in the brewery next door so it's kinda like sitting in a warehouse, which actually had a nice feel too.
I love American bbq style food, you just can't go wrong with large amounts of meat. We had a range of items between four of us. Pork ribs, lamb ribs, pulled pork, sausage, beef brisket, mutton, house pickles, tater tots, collard greens, tater tot poutine and green beans. The sauces are amazing too especially the chipotle mayo and kimchi bbq.
The food was absolutely fantastic, I loved the ribs and the brisket. So so good. It may sound like we consumed a lot of food, we mainly had small portions of meat which meant we all had a slice of each item. Now comes the but.... this cost us around $60 per person. And as good as it was I just think $60 per person is a bit steep. If not for the price I would have definitely given 4.5 out of 5.
Amy @ My Dining Journey
+4.5
Offering traditional American food and counter-style service, Brothers Juke Joint BBQ and Brothers Brewery is housed inside a huge ex-leather factory in Mt Eden. A garage-like aesthetic with a huge courtyard and outdoor seating area plus a children's play area - I love coming here with friends for beer and BBQ.
The menu/ordering sheet allow you to create your own tray of delicious barbequed and slow-cooked meats (ordered per 100g) with a range of delicious sides and amazing sauces. The pastrami and pork rib with Kimchi BBQ sauce are some of my favourites and I love pairing this with a sour dill pickle, sauerkraut and tater tots!
We ordered too much food but i enjoyed it. Would have loved it if they had chowder in their menu as well. Meat was a bit dry but tasty. Overall i enjoyed our meal Coffee Junkie was hungry.
Came here a couple of weeks ago with family. Location is awesome and big lots of space inside and outside. Very child friendly (which can get pretty loud & annoying if you're childless)
I love the idea that you tick the little menu and chose exactly what you want and how much you want. Once you are done choosing you take your menu up to the counter and they serve your food right in front of you. It reminds me of a canteen.
Great tasting food & a lot to chose from. My partner and I got a whole bunch to share although I think our eyes were bigger than our bellies..
Overall will be back to try other options
The menu is a piece of paper where you put down how much of each type of meats the offer and then pass it to the guy who weights and puts it onto a tray for you. The meats are generally between $10-13 per 100g so it can easily get expensive since everything on the menu sounds appetising. The warning is that thing do run out (I missed out on the pork rib by a few orders), but gets replaced for the dinner service from 5pm.
After getting meats from Juke joint you can find a table in the large refurbished warehouse to get a beer from brothers. Really nice place for a feed and a few drinks over the day.
They have parking around the back up the driveway and along the side of Akahiro Street. There is an entrance on both.
A little hard to find at first but the interior is spacious and has a good atmosphere for hangouts and casual dinners. The sandwiches had a lot of flavour and I loved that you could pick your own sauces. Tater tots were a great snack and a good quantity for $6. The mac and cheese tasted great at first but the sauce starts to taste 'powdery' after a while and I felt the cheesy taste was a bit artificial. But overall, this place was yum and I'd go back again :)
“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold
+3.5
Came here with a party of 12 for the Man big 30th. They all love the home-brew feeling of the place and their beers are great too! American style bbq, reasonably priced. Love their side dishes and their 'small' is actually quite big, which is a great bonus. We usually ordered sandwiches, the only thing I would say is that the buns to sandwiches could get quite soggy if you don't eat it right away. Other than that, a great, laid-back place to hang out with friends.
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Continuing my meat eating spree, my group stumbled upon this place after scouring through the Internet for some meat-heavy restaurants.
Juke Joint BBQ is tucked nicely behind the Mt Eden transport station and I would be lying if I said that we weren't all a little confused as to where the exact entrance was.
Juke has excellent decorations and layout as many other Zomato reviewers have already stated. It has a cosy and relaxed atmosphere, and wonderful lighting that kept things bright yet personal.
They have an interesting way of taking your order, where you order dishes and meat by size/ weight and then you give that written order to the counter. Boom, five minutes later, you have a tray full of carnivore treats and some tasty side dishes.
We ordered a variety of the beef ribs, mutton, beef brisket, and pork ribs as our meat choices. In terms of sides we had the Mac&Cheese, potato tots, beans, coleslaw and sauerkraut.
The Mac&Cheese and beans were favourites for the sides. The sauerkraut was also pretty legendary and disappeared in under 5 minutes.
In terms of the meat, I must confess the amount was a little disappointing and so was the taste, for the best bang-for-buck, I would suggest the beef brisket.
Showstopper: The sides were fantastic and the decor of Jukes is awesome.
Overall Grade: B+
Have heard a lot about this place, finally got to try it for lunch and thought the place would be a great venue for a party, industrial rooftop feeling! good vibe, not bad food and a shit tone of onsite beer being in brewed. I'd like to hit this place with a bunch of mates on a sunny day.
Been looking for a BBQ joint in Auckland and read about this place. The atmosphere was very nice, very relaxed and it was nice to see that they cater to kids as well with the sandpit in the courtyard. We had brisket, which was on the dry side but overall tasty, ribs were nice and tender but not so pull apart-ish as one would expect with ribs,the sausage was the surprise winner. We had the tater tots and pulled pork from the kids menu, and i'd say I'm going back to try the pulled pork on their own. Wish they had crackling though. Mac and cheese was a let down, it was like goop, it had a chalky texture, maybe from the cheese they used? I'm afraid to say I'd rather have a box of Kraft mac n cheese.
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Tucked away from the main drag, Juke Joint BBQ was an excursion with the kids in tow that I was mildly looking forward to. The courtyard is very inviting and we happened upon a sunny afternoon so the place was in full swing. It had a very carefully crafted rustic appeal, but still was very polished and refined.
The kids enjoyed the sandpit and play area - it was really good keeping the little ones occupied while parents sampled the craft beer and cider on offer. There weren't a whole truckload of kids and there were plenty of groups of childless/childfree (aka happy and well rested) peoples mingling, so don't read my comment about kids and refrain from visiting because you are scared it's going to be like a McDonalds playground. I assure you that isn't the case.
We ordered the pulled pork, mutton, beef brisket and sausage with sides of tatter tots and burnt end beans, The kids had a tater tot poutine to share. The meat was actually fairly average. The beef brisket was amazing, but the pulled pork was dry and the mutton tasted just like the pulled pork. The burnt end beans were too sweet for my taste, I don't think many people could finish the whole serving. The tater tots were exactly like the McCain Hash Brown nuggets that you buy at the supermarket, but needed to drain longer in the deep fryer basket as they were oily.
The cost sneaks up on you quite quickly, that would be something to keep an eye on when dining here. While we were waiting to order, the guy in front put an order in. The staff went away and prepared it, put it on a tray and then came back to him with the final bill of $160. He was pretty surprised but stumped up with it because it had been put out in front of him. I think it would be a better idea to ring up the cost first and take payment and THEN prepare the order. Also, perhaps look at giving out numbers and delivering orders to tables? We had to wait there while orders were made (10 minutes per person served at least) and the people behind us would have felt the wait drag on even longer I'm sure. Seems a silly way to do it.
Overall disappointed with my dining experience. So much potentioal, but I'm willing to chalk it up to the staff having a bad day and some kinks to iron out. I am definitely going back here again but I think I'll stick to a takeaway beef brisket roll next time.
This place is awesome. We ordered pastrami, pulled pork, sausage, beef rib, mac & cheese, tater tots, burnt end beans, chipotle mayo and espresso BBQ sauce and a pickle! It sounds like a lot of food and it definitely was. Got too excited and ordered too much. The meat was all delicious, especially the beef ribs which were falling apart. The mac & cheese was just like the stuff my mum used to make & the burnt end beans were packed full of flavour. The beer is excellent, too. Highly recommend wearing elasticated pants.
I've always been a fan of Brothers Beer and on a lazy Sunday arvo a few weeks ago I thought I'd give the new brewery and Juke Joint a go, I'm super glad I did.
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This is a really nifty place in an unsuspecting location. Initially I thought Google Maps had lead me to the wrong place, a residential street is the last place I thought I would find a brewery and BBQ joint. However they definitely make it work, the space is seriously large with heaps of seating inside and out and cool decor. Having said this it is quite popular so it is worth going early as we found out when we were unable to nab a table for a good 30 mins. In regards to the food I thought the meat was divine, I had the beef rib and it was cooked to perfection. As a coeliac I was kind of bummed at the lack of gluten free options. I was also quite disappointed with the service at the BBQ Joint, I hate being that person who has to ask for gluten free and when I asked if they did have any options the guy was pretty sarcastic and rude about the fact they didn't. They also charged me for all the options I ticked of my order form however I realised half way through my meal they hadn't actually given me some of the sauces I requested. The brewery made up for that though, with a great selection of craft beer and friendly staff. Would definitely come here again, but hopefully the service at the BBQ Joint would be a bit nicer.
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We've been to Juke Joint many times now and loved everything every single time. I cannot sing their praises high enough and I will recommend them as the place to be in Mt Eden to anyone who asks.
The staff are super friendly and accommodating (thanks for sending ribs home with my drunk boyfriend even though your kitchen was closed, I loved them!) and they're always willing to help. The place is fairly small but the outside area is great to sit and drink and have something to eat (the brewery on the same premises means there's always something to suit everyone's tastes). Their takeaway is fantastic if you can't find a seat and there's a park just down the road.
All the meats I've tried so far have been fantastic so if you want to order some meat with sides or go for one of their sandwich options, you're sure to find something tasty. Their sausage sandwiches are fantastic. They offer a great range of sauces and if you're not a meat eater then their sides are great for making up a meal! The Mac and Cheese is VERY cheesy, the tater tots are epic and they offers greens if you're feeling like you need something a little healthier.
Also, their presentation is amazing considering it's not stupidly fancy food. Also, we spent $35 for two for two sandwiches and a side each which is great, especially in this area.
Food - 10/10
Service - 10/10
Atmosphere - 10/10
Price - 10/10
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
+4.5
I eat at Juke Joint regularly so this review is based on all my visits. This place has no street presence and is tucked away behind Mt Eden Train station. You will not just happen to pass by so they rely only on word of mouth and social media.
I really like their food and casual style and because I live and work close by, it has fast become one of my favourites. They sell out early so I would recommend coming at lunch rather than take a gamble for dinner as their most popular meats like brisket sell out quick. We’ve visited a few times for dinner only to find they were completely sold out.
The decor is a mix between kiwana retro kitsch and industrial chic. It works for me. Family friendly with a sand pit in the corner of the courtyard, I can see this being a popular place to grab a meal and a beer. The American BBQ presentation might take some getting used to so be prepared that you’ll have to fill in a form and pay at the counter and that your meal comes on metal trays. This is far from fine dining.
Meat is sold by weight, so allow about 150 grams of meat per person. I’ve tried everything on the menu except for the chicken (which only comes in halves). My favourites are the brisket, beef rib, pastrami and sausage. I’ve had both juicy and dry pork rib here so it can be inconsistent, perhaps the meat dries out easily on standing.
The sauces are yummy and you’ll probably want to try a bunch of them, feel free to take them home if you don’t finish them. I do. The tots are an easy crowd pleaser (just don’t get them to go as they will be squishy by the time you get home). I really like the green beans, but some others didn’t so much. The burnt end beans are really tasty, but too salty, so best in a bun or mixed with mac and cheese or other mild dish to soften the flavour. The vegetable skewers are delicious and a good option for vegetarians who must have been dragged in.
I wish they would offer smaller portions of their sides as some are more like condiments than side dishes. For example an ice cream size scoop of sauerkraut or a scoop of burnt end beans would be more than enough, though their large tater tots are not nearly enough, though $10 seems steep for tater tots.
Best to come with 2 or more friends, order a bunch of stuff and share. We spend between $20 to $40 depending on what we order. If you are on a budget, their sandwiches are nice and filling and great if you're dining solo. I’ll be back. For lunch....and beer.
Great beer and great space. Went on a Thursday night around 7.30 and by the time we placed our order around 20 minutes later they had sold out of all but 2 of their meats. We ordered lots of the sides - all tasty although we found the sauerkraut a bit on the bland side. Had the last 100 g of beef rib which was delicious, and some pulled pork, which again we found a little bland - tried lots of the sauces (kimchi bbq sauce and chipotle mayo - yum!). Would go back for the beer, but wouldn't rely on the food in case it sold out again. Unexpectedly busy that night perhaps??
This place has an awesome atmosphere. It is in the Brothers Beer brewery so provides a really cool space for after work drinks if you are in the neighbourhood. Beer is good of course with a really great range of different crafts. For food we ordered beef brisket and pastrami burgers, tater tots, ribs and mac cheese. Burgers are super delicious and simple, tater tots are crispy but I probably wouldn't bother with the ribs again. All in all a cool chilled out place for beers and delicious fast food - great for groups!
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Very nice setup with a brewery and retro feel. Lots of random 70's 80's memorabilia and old sofas etc! Pretty cool! The meat meals are pretty good, but get ready to use up most of your credit card balance. Meat is served by weight. So can be very pricey when you consider $7.00 for 100gm of ribs, which is pretty much bones (you get 2 bones of skinny meat on it for $7). One smoked sausage was $7.50. We turned up at 12pm, the 'brisket' was not ready (need to prep better). I am glad I guess, they were $12 per 100 grams. Can't say there is any service, as its pretty much get it yourself. If there is a queue at the meat station, you will be waiting a while as is prepared in front of you and then pay there. Should really pay first, get a number then take a seat and they bring the food. I might as well get paid to do the work. Then the beers were also quite pricey considering they were only half pints (about 330mls), around $9 depending on the brew. The sides were actually the better of the meals. Had the collard greens. Very good. The 'Chicken Wings' and Tater Tots was probably the only good value. Its a pity as the place has potential. They just need to re-evaluate their price point in terms of buying food by weight and providing food service to tables. Its not a market.
04/03/2016 - Since my last review, it has improved immensely,
There is a $20 lunch special - Sandwich, small side and a beer. Great work guys and gals. Not sure if this is limited period, but they should keep it.
Will definitely be coming again. Also service and food is on the mark now.
Much much better.
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After getting a recommendation from a friend we decided to take the family out for lunch for a bit of BBQ. We arrived early, at 11.30am (little kids don't do late lunch) to find a small restaurant as part of Brothers Brewery in Mt Eden, on one side of an open courtyard with covered eating area on the other side. There was a sand pit stocked with toys to keep the youngsters occupied. Sadly the brisket, which is the way I like to judge BBQ joints, was not ready. We opted for a pastrami sandwich, mutton sandwich, pulled pork and macaroni cheese. The pastrami sandwich was tasty, the meat well flavoured and tasting great with mustard and sauerkraut. I had the mutton sandwich, which was a revelation. Mutton is not seen often on menus these days but it was intensely flavoured and combined well with a chipotle mayo sauce. The pulled pork had a nice sauce, sadly the kids didn't like the mac n cheese which had a slight bite to it that didn't appeal to their tastes. The food was very good, but JJ is not cheap, two sandies mac n cheese pickles and two extra orders of meat cost a shade over $50, but the taste was authentic. On the way out I got food envy seeing another diner with his brisket burger and tater tots. Oh well, you have to have something to look forward to next time, and I've got to get that brisket
Went here last night with my niece and nephew. Service was the best I have encountered in a while. The place was packed when we arrived so there was no seating available. The staff created a seating space for us to wait until a table arrived. When we did get seated they recommended how much food we should ordered. We had the pulled pork, sausage, pastrami and chicken and for the sides we had mac n cheese, tater totes, burnt end beans and buns. The pulled pork was juicy and perfectly spiced, the sausage was amazing, the pastrami was to die for and the chicken was the only small let down, a little dry. The mac n cheese was perfect in texture and taste, tater totes are amazing and the beans were yummy and flavorful!
I will be back to try all the other yummy items on the menu! Thank you for a wonderful night.
This place is off the courtyard of Brothers Brewery in Mount Eden. Very cool place to have an ale and some strong flavoured meats. Get your wallet out as they know how to charge, you will be lucky to get a rib, for $7. Flavours are very tasty and multiple sauce choices are available. Is a bit like going to a butcher/ deli, but for cooked meats that are weighed and priced up. Ribs are on the spicy side. This place is worth a visit and especially if you like brewery bars.
Visited this place again yesterday March 17th, got the pulled pork sandwich and side of mac cheese, average food on this visit, mac cheese was super sloppy runny, not the kind of thing you want with a beer. I think they need to look at different accompanying carb options as the tater tots are oily and seem just like a frozen food fry up and mac cheese is just slop, just a suggestion!
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Had heard of this place from a friend and was interested to try it out as i had tried a similar restaurant to this a while ago and didnt enjoy it! What a difference between the 2! Loved this place! The location is pretty random and defo needs more parking! Anyway, the style of this place is wicked! Warehouse with lots of random memorabilia and old sofas etc! Pretty cool! It was sort of busy in there when we went and that was a tuesday or wednesday! We wasnt too sure what to do when we walked in and nobody greeted us and we stood around for a few minutes until someone told us what to do! So we found a seat and found our pot of pencils and menus at the table. The idea is you put the quantity of the meat and sides onto your menu,take it to the chef and they prepare it there for you! I liked that idea! We went a little overboard and defo didnt need all the food we ordered! We got ribs,pulled pork,chicken sandwich,brisket,mac and cheese and tater tots. Was $100 all together. The food tasted great and there was plenty of it! We were stuffed by the end of it! I loved the pulled pork it was soo nice! The tater tots were a little bit salty but still good! My friends also enjoyed their food and didnt finish it all. I tried their coleslaw and it was really yummy! Wish i had room for that too! All in all it was a good experience and really nice food and i will defo be back!
Great spot! Very well done with the combination of brothers brewery and the meat joint. We tried for of the meats (mutton, sausage, pastrami and beef) and all were excellent. The collard greens are really yummy and its worth getting a couple of sauces on the side. Really quick service. Awesome outside seating area.
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There's a certain satisfaction with Juke Joint BBQ being half exactly as expected and half a bit different.
Merged with Brother Beer, this "renovated" warehouse serves as an eatery, a bar, and a brewery. I say renovated with hesitance because there's nothing like a little exposed brick, pre-fab industrial decor and gentrified second hand furnishings that make alternative folk flock! And it was sure busy!
I'm not gonna lie, it definitely pushed all the right buttons for me.. They did it right.
The menu is simple; broken down into sections of meats, sauces, sandwiches, cold sides and hot sides. Tick what you want, wait 5 minutes and voila, you have your cafeteria tray full with fresh meaty goodness.
Coming from a herbivore-turned-omnivore.. (I have never been a huge fan of meat in general).. I actually really enjoyed all of what I tried. The meat was beautiful. The sauces were interesting. And the tater-tots... Well.. Tater-tots. No explanation needed.
It's family friendly, and is somewhere I'd recommend taking a group keen relax over a few brews and tasty ribs.
We had a quick week night meal here. Slightly underwhelming atmosphere with a lack of bar staff but I think they are both intentional as its American style diner and you order at the counter. A really good place to grab A few drinks and sit on some funky sofas with sharing plates of delicious meat and easy sides. We got smoked brisket which was more similar to corned beef that I am used to..., pulled pork and dinner rolls which were amazing, perfectly seasoned pork ribs, tator tots (must have) and a whole heap of delicious sauces. Good place for a group to hang out for a couple hours if you manage to get a sofa. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu and the other beers
What a cool little place. This is the newest addition to the Brothers Beer foray into food with a bar/eating area within the brewery itself. An interesting mixture of modern and industrial. The place has comfortable lounge seats and friendly staff that are willing to just have a yarn. The menu system on their part is genius. Tick and bash what you would like (a pretty good selection of bbq meat in theory), and go up to a canteen to watch them make it in front of you. The place was even kid friendly which was awesome to see. The prices were a tad expensive for the food but understandable for the establishment. $12 bux for a sandwich and meat by the 100g. The only reason I wouldnt give it 5 is that they kept running out of food! The beef brisket and a few other key selections were all gone. And from a chat with the chef, these always sell out early on in the day. This establishment is just finding their feet, but it could be a good thing to focus on moving forward.
Beer and Meat. A brilliant combination that doesn't need to be complicated - just done well.
Having been only open a day, I expected Juke Joint BBQ to have a slightly "flustered" feel about the place the day I arrived. But like any man behind the grill, Juke Joint kept their cool and impressed.
Perfect for the warming weather, Juke Joint provides us suburban dwellers with a place to grab a beer and bite straight of the barbie.
A little heads up though, this place isn't going to feature in Metro's Cheap Eats anytime soon. Prices are pretty steep but the saucy ribs and crispy hash bites make it all the better.
Stocked with all our favourite Brothers Brewery beer, afternoons have never been so good.
Once this place starts kicking off (and it will) we'll lose Mt Eden's current best kept secret. So my advice is to check it out now before you're stood waiting for a table.
It’s nice place but for eating systems they need to put nice tables it’s really small tables for food
Haven't had the food yet! But exceptional music taste blaring out as we walked in the door. Was fantastic to be greeted with some Creed "One Last Breath". The aesthetic of the place made me feel right at home. Well worth a 10 minute van ride to this exceptional establishment.
Love this place - and it is DOG FRIENDLY! What more can you ask for?
Their dog day out was amazing, very well planned, heaps of people and friendly staff.
Absolutely loved this place. We had beers paddles and later a couple of more beers. Basically tried every brothers beer on the menu. Huge seating, dining, sprawling areas. By the end of the afternoon the whole lawn was full of people, babies and dogs. Did try the food on another occasion, few options, mostly sandwiches and some sides. Food was very reasonably priced but portions we're tiny. They have started a good deal for Beer+Sandwich+Side for $20. Tater tots we're the best. Do not order the Mac & cheese.Overall love coming to this place. Always got a happy vibe and decent beer.
Absolutely love the bbq experience! Pretty sure the rest of the kiwis would appreciate a large selection of craft beers too! We had beef brisket and Greek salad. It was amazing!! Love the garlic aioli!
Pretty awesome vibe. Service was by far the fastest we've ever had anywhere. The food was on point - if I have only one criticism, I gobbled a couple of fat bits, which obviously shows the fat isn't trimmed from the meat before serving. But it didn't spoil my meal or my visit. Recommended and yes will visit again (paying attention for the fatty bits before biting). 👌🏻
Amazing ribs which have been consistently good each time we have got them. Solid Smokey cook on them and right through the meat, not just a glazed on sauce like most places.
Definitely would recommend.
Love their pickles!
Mac n Cheese and Tater tots are great as well
Went here to celebrate my 21st birthday and had an amazing time. The atmosphere was great, great service with friendly staff. We have been a few times before and had a great time. Highly recommend!
Love the dessert, highly recommend their cheesecake, the cookie was amazing although started off a bit soggy, bought half of it home to let it set. Was the most delicious thing after letting it set for about half an hour.
Such an awesome place to come. We had a Grabone voucher so we got to sample a bit of everything on the menu and it was all amazing. Craft beer heaven for those who are keen and such a friendly staff. Great outdoor and indoor area and dog friendly!
BBQ and brewery. Nestled in residential street you would not know this place existed (at night) if it weren't advertising or word of mouth. Entrance is at the rear of industrial building. Staff are friendly and helpful. You are able to sit and watch the brewers at work crafting their beers. Walls adourned with retro kitch. Morris Minor in corner. Food was quick to come to the table. It was tasty and plentiful washed down with local brew. Ribs were moist and tender(have bbq in US where they were dry out and tuff.) Not sure I liked the kimchee or expresso bbq sauce but was interesting twist on sauce.
Really nice relaxed atmosphere. The food was awesome! Only problem was we couldn't try it all so we need to go back :) Also a nice selection of beers that suited all our tastes.
It fulfilled my cravings...just wished the meat from the ribs fell from the bone. Was a little chewy and a bit of tug of war. Not ideal for first dates haha...still doesn't deter from the family atmosphere and friendly staff and the satisfaction of waddling out afterwards. The beer we had was the PIHA lager and it was YUMMO 😊
It's a rare find to have a bbq place that has vegetarian options so this place was a dream! We got the BBQ MEAL which included 150g protein (which for the vegetarians there was tofu or jackfruit and meat eaters had ribs, brisket, lamb, salmon), side salad, sauce and 2 extra sides of your choice. Such a good deal for $31 and we just added another protein on to share the sides together.
Highly recommend the $20 all you can eat chicken tenders on a Tuesday 😋. The staff here are also super nice and kind. Comfortable eating indoors and outdoors with chairs, tables and couches.
Love this place for an afternoon chill session ad you can take the kiddies along to play outside in the sandpit or inside in the sweet old school real life truck. Delicious food and good brews with great service. Handy to the Mt Eden train station (opening again soon). Some off street parking if you are early enough.
Really good place to relax.The staff is very friendly.The food was delicious and they serve jugs of beer.I try to taste all of beer but impossible.The place is easy to get to from CBD.
I would return
Highly recommend this place, atmosphere was as amazing, in-house brewed beers were good, slow cooked and smoked BBQ food was perfect, top that with amazing &friendly staff. Cant wait to go back again
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