Decent spot for a pint. Nice selection and friendly staff. Next time I roll through New Bern, I'll…read morehave to pop in again. Minus .5 stars because the main bar has a bit of a strange layout.

Nice spot downtown to sit and have a beer or glass of wine and watch the world go by outside the…read morefront window. The bartenders are always friendly. They have plenty of window and bar seating. They also have picnic tables outside to sit at. The fact that they are dog friendly is an extra bonus for us. I love the fact that if they don't have a draft beer I like, they always have a well stocked cooler of single cans to choose from. They also have a large selection of wine and beer to buy and take home.

Quiet atmosphere, decor was interesting, bartender was engaging with us and never ignored any of…read moreher other customers. Nice place to sit back and have a few drinks before exploring the rest of New Bern.

Was in the pourhouse in new Bern yesterday. The guy who was bartending was the most arrogant & rude…read moreperson ever encountered behind a bar. He threw out the fbomb & had his child with him at work. We always went there when in new Bern but will never go back again. Such a loser!!

It's been a couple years since my last review and there's a new chef at the helm. I was glad to…read moresee he kept the old favorites (the burger, egg rolls, etc.) but the menu is much larger now. We enjoyed the watermelon carpaccio, fried green tomatoes, garden risotto with added shrimp. Everything was very good. The tomato portion was enormous and the beer batter was crispy and light. The risotto? It wasn't really risotto, it was more like a creamy rice but it was delicious. And those shrimp were big, juicy and tasted like they just came out of the sea. The watermelon, though, was a shocker. It was grilled! It had a really great smoky flavor that was totally unexpected and the dressing was light and fresh. We always sit at the bar and the service is always on point.

I had been so looking forward to dining at Baxter's 1892 with the speak easy feel and the live…read moremusic. I tried to make reservation but the restaurant would not take a reservation for one so I went early. My options were the bar or in the dark tunnel. I chose the tunnel as I thought I was going to get a table not a high top there. Then where the menu was placed that would have me facing the back wall as the other seat was near the kitchen entrance. So I moved there but I still didn't have a view of the performers. So things didn't start well but I ordered the boba boat mocktail and the mac n cheese with short ribs. My waitress then informed me that they were out of the short rib and would brisket be ok. I hate brisket so I said no and she went and got me the menu to order something else. While I was looking at the menu with my phone flashlight (other tables had actual flashlights, they came prepared) as the tunnel was too dark to see without it, I was given mac n cheese with short rib according to the food runner. I questioned him as I had been told they were out but he went and checked and told me it was the last of the short rib. It was not short rib and someone lied. When the waitress returned, she thought it was burnt ends and checked with the kitchen and they told her brisket. Whatever the mystery meat was, it was not what I ordered. Did they think I wouldn't notice or know the meats are prepared differently. It is dark there so it is hard to know what you are eating. The mystery meat dish was taken back to the kitchen and I asked if they could prepare it with vegetables instead as mac n cheese seemed like the safest option on the menu with the mystery meats. I wish they just had what I originally ordered. The specialty made veggie dish was good but I expected more flavors with the cheese. It was kind of bland. I did try the dessert too. I got the strawberry lemonade cake. The strawberries were the best part as the cake was on the dry side. While eating this, the check was brought to the table. This is my biggest pet peeve to not wait until the guest is finished eating. The most frustrating part was that while they refused to increase the lighting when I arrived and asked as I couldn't read the menu. They immediately turned the lights up when another guest asked as I was finishing my dessert. The chef came to the table from the front dining area. It was my understanding that things were going to be made right. I didn't expect to be charged the full price for the dish without the premium meat. Then there was the service failure of bringing out a dish I hadn't ordered to begin with. The decor here is outstanding, with the copper ceilings and the speakeasy feel. The clock out front caught my attention too. They went all out with the details and elegance. So it is disappointing that the food and service is not up to the same standards.

Love this place. The ambience is unmatched in the area. Brick walls, lighting is perfect (I'm one…read moreof those people who despises dim lighting but theirs is right on), easy to sit at the bar solo or with friends. The cocktails and mocktails are delicious. And the bartenders are welcoming and happy to engage in conversation. It's an easy place to come in as a visitor to new bern and make friends with strangers or make it your regular spot.

This is a really cool bar in downtown New Bern tucked away between some historical buildings. When…read moreyou walk into it has a modern look to it and you'll immediately see a large number selections of bottles in their bar. If you're in search for Pappy this is the spot that has it! You won't be disappointed, their service is exceptional and the bartenders are great at what they do!

I love the "feel" of this place. Old wood and rock music. It feels like a tavern; somewhere you go…read morenot to show out, but to kick back. I ventured in to grab a cafe. The bartender/ hostess was very welcoming. As per my usual, I ended up in a great conversation with a local patron: Bob I think. The whole experience was calming. After he left. I play a bit of solo pool. I ended up going back in on a different afternoon. Another young woman was there. She was also really nice.

Not bad. Went on a…read moreTuesday night. Good vibe and ambience. Bar tenders both friendly. We had a bunch of work mates with us. Decent selection of beers. Stuck with my old fave Teq & Soda. Decided to order some food. Had the standard beef sliders - they were good. Recommended while in downtown Newbern!

One of the best parts about this brewery is the people who run it, there are few places like this…read morewhere even at their busiest hour, they take the time to get to know their customers. Of course, since it was in the midst of the music festival, not only was the place filled, but they also had live music and food trucks. They have the right brews to satisfy both ends of the beer scale, this is definitely a locals favorite. Cheers!

A nice, little local nano-brewery and taproom located in a historic house built in the early 1900s…read more Was excited that this recent town addition was open on our latest visit to Oriental. While you couldn't go inside due to COVID precautions, they have a big, covered tent assembled with a couple heaters running in their beer garden area or you could also sit on the house front porch. They also had a food truck on site, which they seem to have most Saturday evenings now. We didn't partake as we had eaten a big lunch and had dinner plans. I don't think they had any guest taps that day as far as I could tell, but didn't specifically ask. You had the option of one of their 6 brews. They have a small window area in the covered tent which connects to the house where you can order. Sadly, they didn't have anything that really spoke to me, but I settled on the White Cap American while my husband ordered the High Water IPA. Neither of us were particularly impressed with the beers. However, there was a good number of people, imagine mostly locals, enjoying so maybe it was just personal taste. The property is very attractive, so we enjoyed getting out a bit somewhere local none the less.

If you've met the bar tender John, you will give this place 5 stars. Excellent service and very…read moreattentive. Plus on Saturday the ladies play pool for free regardless of how long it takes to finish the game. There are ample pool tables. Parking is not an issue and the lot is safe and clientele in the bar was friendly and always felt safe. It's a middle age crowd of avid pool players early on a Saturday night. Beer prices are great! $2 Natural Lites and $3 bud lights in bottles. Atmosphere is good for all. It's a local spot, but welcoming to all. Check out this awesome bartender for yourself!

Great place for billiards and darts!! Affordable beer, great bartenders. Fun place to hang out…read more Drink specials every night. Will def be back if I'm in the area.

This place always great ! But the best are the people !!…read more The best bartender Evelyn Manza and waitress Rose Always great experiences

We stopped in for a quick bite while on a weekend trip and had such a pleasant experience. Food and…read moredrinks came out super fast & our server was not shy about making craft beer recommendations. The Hawaiian burger - though made more medium well than "medium" - was juicy. Shrimp burger was flavorful all around with perfect seasoning blend! The fries were a strange shape and deliciously crispy. The space inside is expansive - more expansive than it appears since the facade makes the place look like it's a smaller venue. The décor is well done with a perfect mix of rustic charm and comfort. From the bear statues to the wall hangings, there is so much attention to detail everywhere. Though we didn't bring a fur baby. The back of the menu makes it clear pups - and horses - are welcome!