Bender’s Pub Grub

Bender is a genius with food! The smash burger is to die for and if you can get the smoked slaw? DO IT! Everything we've had here is amazing! They have live music often and everyone who works there is so very friendly!

We've been here three times - the first two times were on the weekend so gave them the benefit of the doubt that the service was horrible because it was crowded. Not the case - here on a weeknight and it's not crowded and we've now been waiting 48 minutes for an order of wings and a grilled cheese! They need to figure this out! Will not be back!!!

Great food!!!! Really great food! Everything we have tried is outstanding! Burgers are best in northern ky!!!!

smash burger, tots, the tomato sandwich were all fantastic! Pairs well with all beer! The staff were great and family friendly.

4.5 As always, Bender's (inside Alex Brewing) never disappoints! The tomato sandwich...yes! Tomato sandwich is so delicious with the layer of tomatoes coupled with the balsamic glaze AND aioli! I will have it again and again. I'm hoping seasonal tomatoes with come into play soon! I only knocked down a 1/2 due to the seating room but it may have just been a weird time. Go....and try to tomato sandwich. My husband always gets their burger and it is fabulous as well.

Bender's Pub Grub is a spot inside the Alexandria Brewery. Got there on a Tuesday, so it was burger night. $6.95 for a single patty smash burger, with options for various prices.I had a loaded burger. $6.95, plus $2 for an extra patty (normally required for smash burgers), 50 cents for cheese, and so on (had bacon, avocado, and "the garden"). Around $12 for a burger and tots is not a bad deal (normally $15.95 on menu without everything). We also had a pretzel and beer cheese.How was the burger? Over salted. When I went back up to get a to go box, a guy was asking for no salt on his burger, so I am guessing the locals know better. I would also say the patties are big enough you can forgo the $2 charge on the extra patty. See picture.I also grabbed some wings. Mine were buffalo and South Carolina BBQ and my friends got Alabama White BBQ and Spicy Honey Mustard. Wings are nicely smoked and if I lived in the area, the Alabama White BBQ definitely took the prize. Picture has my wings and you can see the Alabama white in the picture looking down the bar towards the door.Pretzel? Good, but I am not a fan of the thicker Kentucky beer cheese. I won't knock the place, as this is a personal preference, but do note the beer cheese is more like a spread than a dip.I am torn if this is 3 - my experience - or 4, what it could be with a less salted patty. I am opting for benefit of the doubt and letting you know less salt is an option. I preferred the wings over the burger, so Wednesday Night would be a great option for someone who lives in Northern Kentucky.

Can you say "Amazing"!!! The Ribeye Poboy is so delicious with the smokey flavor of the meat along with the arugula. The chicken skins are delicious!!!!

Great wings and the owners are friendly and personable.They are willing to let you try that sauces prior to deciding on one.

Shawn is the master of comfort food!!Lora is the bestest at getting it to you hot!!!

AMAZING FOOD inside an upbeat brewery! You can't go wrong with any item on Bender's menu. We are regulars at ABC Brewery and Bender's. It's a neighborhood favorite. The addition of Bender's Pub Grub was just the added touch ABC Brewery needed. Bender's smoked Chicken Wings are the best in the city. The award-winning Smash Burger is worth the trip to Alexandria, KY. The sourthern flare of the Shrimp and Grits and Chicken Club sandwich will leave you craving more. Don't get me started about the amazing Pea Salad. We highly recommend visiting Bender's Grub for dinner or lunch. Bender's beats the other local restaurant, Barelycorn's, 100%. Bender's food is all freshly prepared with a unique and intersting twist to their menu items. We have stopped visiting Barleycorn's and now eat at Bender's. The service is outstanding!