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.

Freshwater was a fabulous taproom to hang out for an hour or so while I passed the time waiting to…read moremeet up with my friend in downtown. It was a super hot day and their AC was perhaps a little stressed but otherwise, it was quiet, it was comfortable and the wifi worked well. I enjoyed a very cold pilsner from Nashville and it was perfect. A great little watering hole and as I was heading out, a food truck arrived and was setting up. [Review 760 of 2025 - 4192 in North Carolina - 24320 overall]

Freshwater is an amazing place for friends and families who want to relax and socialize without…read moremuch fuss. I love that it's always an easy decision to stop here; come as you are, full glam or straight from the gym. Bartenders are always fast and friendly, offering samples of the daily brew choices. Rotations of local food trucks provide the grinds.

Great little place. Will be back! Great beers on tap and on their bottle wall. Can get growlers and…read morepints to go!

Fun and knowledgeable staff. The beer that they create is…read moreout of this world!! Fun atmosphere. Lots of games and books. Sometimes they live music!

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!

The Vibe is awesome. The Bakery is amazing. The Beer is spectacular. Everything is made fresh daily…read moreand in house . The Community thrives at 99. Pete and Barley are usually on hand to meet and greet first timers . Family friendly ....Pet friendly.... Give it a try , I bet you'll be back .

Popped in while on our way to another spot in new bern.. really nice place and had great selection…read moreof beer.. I had lunatic blueberry with lime - gruit.. it was really good.. hubby had tasty pants it's a pale ale. Looked like a comfortable space to kick back, relax with beer and good friends! Our bartender was on his own but it wasn't too busy only few couples but he was very nice. The beer is good and plenty seats and tables inside and out front. I highly recommend stopping in on a visit to new bern!

Food was very good with plentiful portions. The bbq wings were delicious! Great pricing for the…read morelocation as well. Ambiance was perfect! Highly recommend!

What an amazing place. The food was great. The ppl are great. Came here just to grab a drink and…read moresome apps. The decor inside is great and always keeps you looking. The place is clean and as ya sit there you wonder what all has went on in this old bank. The service was pretty good and the waitress was new. But she did a great job. See ya again Poppy's

We had such a wonderful experience today at The Old Pinnix! From the moment we sat down, everything…read morefelt welcoming and easy. The staff were both knowledgeable and genuinely friendly--such a great combo. The standout for us was the fig & pig toast--absolutely amazing. It was perfectly balanced with sweet and savory flavors and easily one of the best things we've had in a while. The drinks were bright, fresh, and really well done too. We'll definitely be back!

This is a really neat space with great drinks, just make sure you park strategically... the road…read morecan get entirely blocked by a train for a really long time, and you might find yourself a bit stuck! Didn't happen to us, but when we arrived, there was indeed a train sitting there, and some cars in front, well, they weren't going anywhere anytime soon. Inside is all vibes, kind of set up like an old pharmacy, but slinging cocktails instead, and I have to say, the cocktails were very tasty and well priced. All the tables were full of friend and family groups playing board games and enjoying various flatbreads and libations. Seems like the kind of place the local neighborhoods enjoy and spend quite a bit of time at. At the moment, can't remember the names of the cocktails we got, its been a few months. But I do remember the toasts. This place doesnt have a kitchen in a traditional sense, more like a prep area where they bring ingredients together (that I imagine are made off site) and toast it up to present you with some pretty unique combos and flavors. Honestly, a great way around some of the health code restrictions that start to apply to more in-depth operations while still having a robust menu. We ordered a variety for the 4 of us, as this was dinner that evening. Gettin Figgy with it was a favorite, as were the Pig and the Goat, and the Reuben. Their version of a Cubano was alright, but as could be the case you'd imagine, the pork was a little dry. The caprese was the only one we got that seemed to be a universal thumbs down, the avocado spread wasn't working with the other ingredients. Definitely would come back for some of these toasts, and drinks!

The fish was not seasoned and the collards seem straight from a can not tasty at all…read more Food was ok Service was good from server Ambiance was good from bingo host

I stopped in for their weekend breakfast shortly after they opened at 8 am. I had the breakfast…read moreburrito with chorizo. The burrito was flavorful but on the oily side from the chorizo. Service was attentive and my breakfast was prepared promptly. Seems like a popular option with quite a few tables filled. It has a laid back vibe with TV's showing differing sports channels. I'll definitely be back to see one of the live bands they host on Friday and Saturday nights.

Disappointing Experience…read more Came in excited to try the "famous" sliders. When we arrived, there was one table seated, a small group at the bar, and a couple who came in after us. We placed our order, then the couple ordered--and they received their food first. Roughly 15 minutes after our arrival. Concerns started. After about 30 minutes, we had only received our appetizer while other tables were still waiting as well. The server seemed a bit nonchalant and not very concerned about the delays. We canceled our order, paid, and went somewhere else. With the small group of people eating, can't imagine if it was busy. Not sure we'll be back.

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!

Great fun! First time and the family had a great time!! Super awesome staff!! Who knew this…read morewould so much fun! Give it a try!!

Great fun! We were a bit intimidated to go but as soon as you walk in, it's very unassuming. We…read morewere checked in (of course you have to sign a waiver) and a bar tab started. We got great instructions and demos and then we were throwing. By the end of the hour, I knew I'd be needing some Advil because my arm was sore! It was such a great time - so glad we stopped in. And there was no judgement from just getting a couple sodas from the bar. AND, there's a game room in the back to play pool, air hockey, skew ball and pinball. We'll definitely stop back in if we're ever in the area.