The Growler is the ideal spot in Oxford to hang out with a group of friends and grab some great…read morebeer on tap! I've been to The Growler quite a few times and have always had a great experience. I decided to swing in this week while back in town and it really held up. The staff working the bar are consistently awesome - they're personable, quick, and extremely helpful. The beer is always well poured. Their food is always great for the atmosphere. Some places tend to get lazy when serving bar food, but that is not the case for The Growler. There is so much seating available if you are planning to hang out with friends, and they have a few tvs and games available for use. It is somehow also a great spot for working - I have typed many, many papers here and have somehow never been too distracted despite this place often being filled with groups of people.

I usually love coming to the Growler and have had good experiences in the past. However, I went…read morethere after my graduation with my family and had such a horrible time. The bartender did not look at us once and when my brother asked if he had any recommendations or a favorite, he responded "no" without even looking up. When I asked for 2 drinks I was told they were out which was fine, but then I asked what they did have and was told, "look if it has a cap on it". The Growler was something my family was looking forward to since they were coming for the first time from Connecticut and had heard good things, but the bartender made it seem like we weren't wanted there. I did not end up getting a drink which was an unfortunate way to end my graduation night.

We had a fun time at the Mississippi Ale House! We walked in to eat dinner and they were having…read morecountry music bingo! If you won, they would give you a free drink! The only thing that was hard about it was the food ordering! They had QR codes on the walls and around 8:30 pm we weren't able to order food anymore even though they were open until 9:00 pm...You also have to walk over to Side Street Burgers to grab food you order! By the time our food was ready, we just decided to bring it home since it took a while! That being said, I think if you were just wanting to grab drinks with some friends after dinner or work, it would be perfect! However, if you are looking for a sit down dinner spot, I'm not sure that's the place for you! They also have an area you can sit outside! It did smell pretty strongly of smoke, so we ended up sitting inside! The employees were all very kind and nice! They just weren't very sure about the ordering and time that service stopped for the night!

New owners, prices too high, selection sucks, beers are not fresh. Probably won't be back.read more

We were pleasantly surprised that following one of the Ole Miss graduations, we called McCormick's…read moreand they indicated they were open with no wait. There were nine of us and with so many graduations, we were worried about finding a restaurant. Overall great experience. Our server was prompt and attentive, the food was decent quality and really reasonably priced, the restaurant was clean and there was plenty of room for our large party. We ordered fish and chips, Caesar salad with steak, wings, chicken nachos, and redfish...plus cheesecake, cookies and cake! Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Really enjoyed my simple dinner and drinks at the bar. Fish and chips was delicious, and my…read more Espresso Martini with Irish cream was delectable. Drake the bartender was personable and my waitress was so sweet. Do not come expecting a lively atmosphere, or large bar, but the service, food and drinks are A+! Edit: Our next night was a bit more of a struggle due to being crowded. I wish that there was a way to ensure other hotel guests were not inconvenienced by the conference attendees reserving every inside table at dinner. I would think a catered meal in one of the meeting rooms could fix this easily.

The Library Oxford is a great small local business. The venue has multiple TVs so you can watch…read moreyour game and the sound is low enough in the venue you can still hear others right next to you. The food is nothing fancy but it is good bar food for a fair price. Drinks are reasonable in cost and the service is friendly, efficient and simply they are there to help you if you need it. I have walked by many times but am glad I finally went in for a drink and mozzarella sticks.

Of all the local places in Oxford I make sure to visit when in town, this is one of them, if not…read more"the one". Look, if you appreciate this place for what it is (local dive bar vibes with good service, cold drinks) then there is no way you don't rate this place five-stars. You don't watch Happy Gilmore if you're looking for an Oscar-winning film, but who doesn't like Happy Gilmore?! Excellent for a few casual drinks, game-day get-togethers, etc. Service and staff has always been excellent. Full disclosure I've never tried their food items, but it appears to be on-par typical bar fare. If you're in Oxford check this place out.

First off, this place is down the stairs from the street…read more As a NOLA boy, that makes absolutely no sense to me. In New Orleans, if you go below street level, you are probably either in water or in the sewer. Growing up below sea level messes with your head. Anyway, The Blind Pig is a dark, laid-back Oxford staple and I love it. The food is delicious, the beer is cold and plentiful, and it is a great place to watch a game, grab a meal, or just sit around and talk with friends. It also happens to be the first place I ate when I came to Oxford looking for apartments, so it will always have a fond spot in my heart. It is not fancy, and that is exactly why I like it. Hungry? Come here for lunch or dinner. A few standouts for me are the Cuban, the burger, and the nachos. All damn good. Oxford has plenty of newer, prettier, fancier places, but there is something about The Blind Pig that just works. Cold beer, good food, dark room, stairs going underground for reasons I still do not fully trust. What else do you need?

Great food but dirty bathrooms!. The employees are very nice and they managed to remember…read moreeveryone's order for our party of 11 when they brought out the food.

Ate there last night and the food was wonderful, I had the shrimp and lobster pasta and for the…read morefirst time in a long time, I got my moneys worth! The server was wonderful and quick to help all our women's group I would highly recommend

I stopped into Back 9 while passing through Oxford on my way to an event in Jackson with some…read morefriends in entertainment. It was later in the evening, and I wasn't sure how many places would still be open that late elsewhere in the state, so stopping in such an iconic college town felt like the right move. Unfortunately for me--but probably great for business--it happened to be a home game for Ole Miss Rebels baseball, so the entire area was packed. I tried a few places before finally managing to grab a single seat at the very end of the bar at Back 9. The atmosphere was immediately fun and energetic. Between the sports simulators and TVs broadcasting games throughout the space, it felt exactly like the kind of lively college-town sports bar you'd hope to stumble into on a busy game night. The staff was clearly stretched thin because of the crowd, so I don't hold the slower pacing against them. If anything, it reminded me how differently high-volume bars function from city to city. There are probably a few things college-town bars in general could learn from the efficiency of Nashville's Broadway spots, but that's more of an observation than a criticism of this restaurant specifically. The menu is exactly what you'd expect in the best way possible--handhelds, flatbreads, comfort food, and crowd-pleasing bar favorites. I ended up ordering the Chipping Cajun pasta, and honestly, it completely surprised me. The balance between the spice and cream sauce was excellent. The bell peppers, onion, and garlic added depth to the flavor while also giving the dish a nice variety of texture. The seafood was evenly cooked and genuinely delicious throughout. It actually reminded me of one of my favorite dishes back in Nashville at Darfons Restaurant & Lounge, which I definitely wasn't expecting from a busy college-town sports bar. Overall, Back 9 ended up being one of the highlights of my drive through Oxford. If you're passing through town, especially on a game weekend, it's absolutely worth stopping in and trying for yourself.

All the food is very good, compliments to the new chef. I almost had to ask if the chef had a…read morelittle rat in his hat it was all so tasty especially the soups, which aren't pictured. Only reason I couldn't give 5/5 is the one manager who was degrading to his waitresses and had the F word written on his knuckles... cmon man

Food: AMAZING! I went simple and got the avocado toast. It has hints of lemon and basil and the…read moreciabatta bread was grilled and warm! Sooo tasty! The sriracha really was a nice flavor add. Drinks: We decided to purchase a bottle of Prosecco and we asked for all 3 mimosa juice mixers on the side to make our own mimosas. Highly recommend if you're going with friends to make it more cost effective and the drinks more boozy. Ambiance: STUNNING! Cutest decorations. There's outside seating and private rooms that I'd like to utilize next time I go. There was no wait time and it wasn't too loud like other restaurants at breakfast. Service: So kind, attentive, and patient! I'm not from the south but I felt like it was the epitome of southern hospitality. Our server was really great.It was great seeing the hotel and restaurant managers out and about and visible as well. Don't waste your time waiting 2+ hours for other breakfast and brunch restaurants. Head here instead!

We really enjoy this place overall. Good menu options. Nice atmosphere. Helpful staff. Music is…read moregood. Huge tv screens with all things sports. *My one suggestion is that they clean their entrance doors. The doors have been really dirty on both of my recent visits.*

The food was nothing to write home about. We are big sports fans and have frequented many sports…read morebars to watch the games. This one was honestly a disappointment. It started with asking the hostess if we could sit in the main area and she sat us in the bar section saying there were no booths available yet you could clearly see otherwise. The Death Valley drink, which is a spinoff of a Long Island felt watered down and my husband's Old Fashioned was sub par. For an appetizer we got the Gator bites, which were just ok and the boneless wings which were not good at all. We tried the quesadillas hoping to recover the meal but it unfortunately was not good either. And the Red Beans and Rice...no. Other than the TV's everywhere, it additionally lacked ambiance and vibe. Definitely not returning.

I went here for drinks and dinner. I met Taylor the bar maid. She was awesome and friendly. I…read moreordered a beer and Philly steak sandwich. It was very good. If you are looking a great bar to hang out this is the place. They have pool tables and you can smoke in there. I like to smoke cigars every once in a while. Come check this place out my friends

This is your typical dive bar…read more Parking lot is extremely small so it will be hard to find parking. Inside has plenty of seats and tables. They have karaoke and billiards. Smoking is allowed inside so don't come if smoke bothers you. This is a fun place. The food is good and not expensive. Typical bar food but I like chicken tenders and fries. Drinks are not expensive. Staff is really fun and makes this place worth visiting. I will probably return.

Great beer options. Very friendly people that work there. They also own the liquor store next door…read morewhich is super convenient.

Hands down the best beer selection in town! Growlers in Hernando!read more