“ 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! ”

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

“ **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. ”

“ We love this place. The food is superb, those with larger appetites will love the ample portions, great friendly service, and reasonable prices. ”

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

“ The best wings you can get. Get them smoked and sauce in the side even though you won't need it ”

“ 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. ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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." ”