Hammerheads
A small basement pub in Germantown with creative smoked meats and game burgers, often with a line before it opens.
Hammerheads is tucked into the basement of a building in Schnitzelburg, also known as Germantown. The space is tiny, but the reputation is big. The specialties are beef brisket smoked for more than 20 hours, duck sliders, elk burgers, lamb ribs and fried mac and cheese balls, served with duck-fat fries. Reservations are not accepted. During busy seasons the line forms on the sidewalk before opening, and parking is hard to find, so arrive early. Drinks are mostly beer. It's about a 10-minute taxi ride from downtown.
Opening hours
Usually evenings, about 17:00–22:00 (until 21:00 on Sun); limited opening days, so check before you go
Nearby sights
- NuLu (East Market District)
- Angel's Envy Distillery
- Cave Hill Cemetery
- The Brown Hotel
- Whiskey Row
- Fourth Street Live!
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Waterfront Park & Big Four Bridge