on a warm saturday afternoon we got lost in the woods north of town on an unnamed gravel road with banjo music wafting on the breeze - yea for bad touristing directions. eventually made our way back to paved surfaces and then located indoor plumbing and petrol service. after attending to our more urgent needs we went in search of food and beverage, a quick Yelp search put us here. yea here! nice night so we started on the patio, got as far as menus and water before a cluster of wankers put an end to that. picked up our stuff and sought clean air indoors. turns out that inside is pretty okay too! seating is available at the bar, the other bar, or high and low tops in the dining area including window seats fronting the sidewalk. got situated, got the waitress' attention, got our request in to the kitchen. wings are available in pairs with a minimum of six per flavor. we enjoyed eight hot, juicy, biggish garlic-parm wings plus blue cheese and ranch. our burgers came out as we were finishing up. MLB had a hamburger steak plus sweet potato fries and green beans; comes with grilled peppers and onions and texas toast - you're basically getting an extra side for a quarter. I didn't feel like building a sandwich so I went with the Carolina burger sans chili plus tots - a very good burger as burgers go but nothing spectacular. will probably ask for the chili on the tots next time... maybe add cheese and onion? super friendly service and a reasonable cash-for-sustenance exchange rate makes me happy. the place is way clean inside and out which goes a long way when I notice. so if you're near here, go here. you'll be alright. read more

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Food good. Waitress very unpleasant and ruined meal. 3 couples; separate checks, at high-top, and we're charged 20% large party gratuity. Ridiculous. read more

Very disappointed had a burger with onion rings. The burger was okay but the onion rings were cold . Service was a little slow. Will give this place a miss for a while as there are far better places for a burger read more

HVAC doesn't work. Food not good. Bathrooms nasty. No separation of men's and women's restrooms. Our waitress was rushed and not friendly. Beer was hot. read more

Best chicken wings in the county! Great service from friendly folks and fantastic food.

Good food nice selection of beer! I love the burgers and the wings! Service is consistent on all of our visits

It's been several months since we've ate there until tonight and we were very pleased. The food was great. The service was great and the atmosphere was nice as well. Will be going back soon!!! read more

Food cold. Not friendly. Come here before and was great but this week not so much. Will go to other places.

We found Side Street Pourhouse on a blustery Friday night after our first choice was too crowded to get in. Lucky us! I ordered a medium rare burger and my wife got chicken & vegetable kabobs. We were more than pleasantly surprised with both. The service was warm and prompt, and the food hit the spot. The ambience is rustic and pleasant. Highly recommend! read more

Nice beer selection and cute, cozy building. As far as food, it is literally one of the worst places I've eaten, anywhere. I hate to pile on because I was excited about trying a new place but the wings were undercooked and the ranch was like water(I ordered blue cheese but didn't bother saying anything after trying the cold raw wings. The fries weren't cooked and were ice cold. No utensils,, etc. I'll come back and get a beer but would not step inside this place for a food option. read more

Looking at the reviews for the area, I tried going here several times during my stay in NC. Due to the hurricane impact to the area they were unable to stay open as late. When I finally got into the place and tried there wings I was pleasantly surprised by the range of flavors and spice that they offered. But the bullet and bought 18 for 3 different sauces. They were amazing, and I decided to get several of their desserts for my work family the next day, I heard nothing but praise. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for any traveler to the area!!! read more

I'm glad I did not read the reviews for this place before we came, especially the ones on other sites. We have been here many times now and have never had a bad experience. Staff is friendly, food has always been great, good beer selection what more do you want. One of my favorite is their chicken tenders and pub chips. I think their tenders are some of the best I've had. Super crispy on the outside but still juicy inside! The pub chips are also delicious and always crispy. I've had they burger also and it's very tasty. My girlfriend has had some of their other items and also liked them. Definitely one of our go to spots in the area! read more

Side Street Pourhouse - Chicken tenders - Bars Near Me - Lenoir, North Carolina

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From the tea to the dessert, our food was delicious. My husband ordered the grilled chicken and I had the pulled pork. We will be back!! read more

The food was good once we finally received it. Two tables after us ate and left before we even received our entrees. We were told there was a "kitchen fire" but it seems only our order was affected. I went ahead and paid the bill and ordered dessert since we had somewhere to be and the server had only been to the table two other times. Dessert was a molten lava cake and it was delivered shortly after the entrees. It was already in the process of melting. We asked that dressert be brought out after we finished our meal, and when they did bring it out it was in a to go box and it was the same cake that they brought while we were starting to eat. We were visiting the area and looking for some place to eat, we will not be back next time we are in town. read more

This is really kind of a perfect tap house. And I'll tell you why. First off. It's the right size. It's not one of those giant places that you could never really navigate through. It also has a nice selection of beers, but not too many, so yeah, can experiment with different types of beer and have a nice variety. The food! I had the Carolina Burger that has chili and cheese. So juicy, lots of flavor, and the right ratio of toppings. Im going back tomorrow to get the Lamb Kabobs. Plus, it's in the quant downtown area, so have a walk around! is really kind of a perfect tap house. And I'll tell you why. First off. It's the right size, it's not one of those giant places that you could never really navigate through. It also has a nice selection of beers, but not too many, so yeah, can experiment with different types of beer and have a nice variety. The food! I had the Carolina Burger that has chili and cheese. So juicy, lots of flavor, and the right ratio of toppings. Im going back tomorrow to get the Lamb Kabobs. Plus, it's in the quant downtown area, so have a walk around! read more

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So, here is the deal. The food is really good. However, be prepared to sit for long periods of time and don't expect the waitstaff to be attentive. If you've got plenty of time to kill come eat here for the food and atmosphere. If you're in a hurry don't bother, you're not getting out of here in less than 1.5 hours. read more

I'm new to Lenoir, and I had lunch there today with my mom. The first thing I noticed was how amazingly CLEAN it was. The bathrooms were spotless. Floors were clean. Even the rugs at the door were clean. We had apps and dessert. The food was hot and fresh. Completely enjoyable meal from start to finish. I will absolutely be back!!! read more

Side Street Pourhouse - Bars Near Me - Lenoir, North Carolina

After more than two hours we finally received our food. We made the waitress aware after 48 minutes with her response being "we have been swamped since opening". The next discussion came with the manager who gave the excuse of a large party. Yes this group came in 15 minutes after we had ordered and left 20 minutes prior to our food arrival. Garlic potatoes were moderately warm and the lamb kabob was very dry. After this experience I double checked with some local patrons and was told that in the recent ten months service has been a constant problem. read more

It was a Sunday, they were open and many other places were not. We waited for about 20+ minutes before ordering drinks. Other people were being served, even new people walking in. Perhaps they tend to the locals first and then the out of towners. Was told they were short staffed but I did not see any short persons everyone seemed average height. I will say most restaurants in the 90's and early 2000's had the same amount of staff places have today it has just become trendy to say understaffed/overworked when you have to do your job nowadays. Anyways, the food was decent, warm and correct. Another typical post covid restaurant visit where you are bothering them and they are doing you the favor by allowing you to give them business. read more

I've recently started visiting this establishment again after a few years of not. The food is pretty good, with the hamburgers being excellent. The Sides are basic sides, but are prepared very well too. The tap list is inclusive, but not extensive. Like everywhere you go out, the service can be slow, but overall the staff here are courteous and attentive. I plan to make many more trips here. read more

A great local bar. Extra points for having Shiner Bock on tap. It's a clean place even when it's full. The people are helpful and friendly. We usually have wings. They have lots of wing options from mild to panic spicy. The only derogatory mark is that I wish their menu had more options. read more

Quaint, downtown Lenoir spot that locals seem to frequent. Came on a work trip for an after hour beer and was pleased with the variety of beers on tap. Lota of local brews and some crowd favorites you know and love. They also have a food menu, which in Lenoir, is paramount. Ordered the wings and the tacos that were on special. The food is what you'd expect for a small town pub. The rotation of draft beers is solid for a small town as well. read more

Side Street Pourhouse - Wings and Taco Special - Bars Near Me - Lenoir, North Carolina

Went to Side Street pour house for late lunch today. Have to say the burgers were fantastic! Beef was from 4440 farm and it showed!! The beer was good, staff was attentive. Prices were not bad. Would definitely go back!! read more

Absolutely delicious. Burger cooked perfectly and service was great. forward to coming back. read more

Side Street Pourhouse - Absolutely delicious. Classic burger with pepper Jack and bacon. - Bars Near Me - Lenoir, North Carolina

Love the food, drinks and has a nice decor, love the chicken tenders with the mango habanero sauce made in house. Salads are good also. I will be back. You will experience a longer wait because they make the food as you order it. The tenders they hand bread then fry everything fresh. All the homemade sauces is worth trying. They can be a little slow on drink refills especially on weekends. read more

Let me start by saying that I love the food at Side Street but I have to give a three star overall. SSP has some of the best wings in Lenoir and their Korean Chili sauce is one of the best wing sauces I've ever had. It has a perfect balance of heat and sweet. Some other favorites are their Jamaican Jerk and Garlic Parm. For main courses I've had their burgers and their skewers and I really can't complain about either one of them. The burgers have good flavor and the skewers have a great flavor but the rice is a little bland. But neither is really as good as getting the wings so that's usually what I got with and a side of pub chips. So why is it just a three star? While the service is great, the wait times are usually really long. You can find yourself with an empty glass frequently and it takes longer than it should to get your order in. I've also sat for twenty minutes waiting for someone to bring our check. No full disclosure that did happens during COVID shortages so I don't hold that against them, but it's still a bit longer than I'm comfortable with. They have a pretty good selection of brews and mixed drinks so If you have the time and are looking for some good cocktails and good food then SSP is a solid choice. Just don't go if you're in a hurry. read more

Ordered buffalo wings and got naked wings, also runny ranch. Expensive. But very nice on the inside read more

Awesome place to eat and wide range of menu options that everyone will find something they love. First time stumbling on this gem in downtown Lenior. Went on MLK Day so it was pretty quiet, myself and two other patrons. But I had the day off from work and decided to give this place a shot. I was impressed by the cleanliness and the good vibes from the decor and seating setup. Very relaxed and chill feel.....my kind of place. Waitress was very attentive with drink orders, meals and topping off drinks. Food came out piping hot and fresh! I ordered the club with fries. Two very important things is that they don't skimp on the fries.....I like a lot of fries and that's exactly what I got with a side of ranch. Second is it comes with a pickle spear. LOVE pickles with a club. I will be back again to try some more of their menu options. Didn't try any of their tap beverages this time but looks like the selection was excellent. read more

Took us a bit to find... had to drive around but it worked out ok. 2pm on a Thursday, it was very quiet. Sat at the bar and got nachos and beer. The nachos were different and very tasty. I love that they have pulled pork on them. Service was great, and the food was fantastic. read more

Side Street Pourhouse - Amazing nachos with pulled pork - Bars Near Me - Lenoir, North Carolina

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This pub has amazing food!! I highly recommend their kabobs! The wait staff are great and the food is top notch!

Stopped by on Sunday a little after 11am for an early lunch and I think we were the first ones in the door. I was excited to see the sparkly clean spot and servers that would greet and engage with customers! I ordered a mushroom Swiss with sweet potato fries and my husband ordered a cheeseburger with regular fries and we split a house side salad. Food was tasty, fresh, well prepared and as ordered. Drinks were refilled and our server checked on us to make sure everything g was good. It was, if we are in town we will be back! read more

I love the Pourhouse!! They have the best bar food in the area. And over 40 taps! That combination along with TV's and a jukebox make for fun times, 7 days a week!! read more

Side Street Pourhouse - The Apricot Habanero from Eleven Lakes - Bars Near Me - Lenoir, North Carolina

Side street is one of our absolute favorites when we are in Lenoir! The beer is always cold with a huge variety to choose from and service is excellent. The BBQ, steamed shrimp, skewers, wagyu beef sliders, and wings are just a few of our top picks. We love our chats with Angie and Michelle. Lenoir is our second home and Side Street rivals some of our local spots we frequent back home in Northern VA. read more

Cute place in a really cute downtown. Darn good grilled chicken sandwich and very tasty fries. Good service. Good vibe. Good value. In the area? Def worth a try. read more

Service is beyond slow, when I walked in over half the table were empty and all were dirty. Waited over 4 minutes to be seated,, ice tea and menu were quick to the table that was the best part of the whole experence. Waited 10 minutes for the wait person to take my order. 25 minutes went by before my 6 wings and burger arrived. Wings were barely warm the wait person said she would get me another order but after waiting 25 minutes for them that was not going to happen. The Carolina burger was only warm as well and the only thing right about the burger was the burger it's self was cooked properly, a perfect med. The chili was nasty even compared to can chili and the slaw looked like someone never made slaw before and void of any taste. I have had Carolina burgers in many places in this area and Pour House is by far the worse I have ever had. I hope management/owners see this and at least address some of the issues but in the mean time go to Sonic at least they serve fast and good food. read more

The Side Street Pour House has so much potential to be a really great place, but it is stuck in mediocrity. First restaurant I have seen that does not give a side (fries, rings, etc.) with their sandwiches. Do Not get the tacos, they do taste good but are WAY too small for $2.50. Service is also slow and the food quality varies based on who is cooking. Frozen drink machines are never turned on. I have been there quite a bit over the past two months, but I think it is time to move on to another local pub. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g49285-d5012962-r749588061-Side_Street_Pour_House_and_Grill-Lenoir_North_Carolina.html# read more

Waited an hour and half then to get told our ticket got dropped. Then they still charged us full price for the apps we ordered. This was my 3rd time here and the same type of service every time. No comp on the ticket. Never again. read more

Wings were crispy and fresh, service was great, outdoor seating is dog friendly. Big selection of beers, and good cocktails

I really appreciate a well run establishment. This place is top notch. I don't know how the do it but they have top notch staffing. You can tell the staff is a single minded team and committed to customer service. It's places like this that give a community personality. Keep up the good work, you make Lenoir better. Thanks to the management and staff. read more

This place is terrible. Waited 1.5 hours for food and the waitress acted like it was somehow our fault? The meal tasted like frozen food from a bag. Save your money and time and go the grocery store and heat up your own food. read more