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Watertown's Smokehouse

Low & Slow.
Bold & Free.

We take pride in every rack, every brisket, and every pour. Real hardwood smoke, a curated bourbon list, and the kind of ribs that make you close your eyes.

Smoked brisket on a cutting board
Signature Brisket 14-hour smoke · Oak & cherry
Bourbon in a rocks glass Craft Bourbon
Pork ribs with bark and smoke ring Fall-Off the Bone Ribs
14hr Average Smoke Time
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Real Hardwood Smoke Oak, hickory & cherry — never liquid smoke
Bourbon & Cocktails Curated selection of small-batch bourbons
Public Square Location Right in the heart of Watertown
Groups & Gatherings Perfect for dinners, tailgates & events
Restaurant interior with wood accents and warm lighting
BBQ pit with smoke rising
Est. Watertown, NY

Built on Patience,
Served with Pride

Holy Smokes Bourbon and BBQ was born from a simple belief: good barbecue can't be rushed. We learned the hard way that brisket doesn't care about your schedule, and that's exactly why we love it.

Every morning we fire up the pits. Every night we pull what's ready — no guessing, no holding under heat lamps. Our bourbon list is built the same way: we pour what we'd actually drink, from distilleries we've visited and vendors we trust.

We're on Public Square because this town deserves a smokehouse that takes itself seriously without taking itself too far. Come hungry. Leave satisfied. We'll see you there.

100% Real Wood Smoke
20+ Bourbon Selections
Daily Fresh from the Pit

Come Smoke
With Us

Address 32 Public Sq, Watertown, NY 13601-2623
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