Let me start by saying I met the kindest gentleman and his son working that day they were both…read morefriendly and helpful and great conversation. Atmosphere perfect for a quick drink or even social gathering . Ended up making sure to get a bottle of vodka to go even.

The ambiance is nice and low key here. The drinks are amazing! They usually do a different drink…read moremenu for the seasons. They also distill and bottle their vodka right here in Kinston! Make sure to request Social House vodka at the bars around here. With a blind taste test between Social House and Tito's, SH usually wins! They offer up the location for business meetings and any other gatherings you might have, like company parties or a non profit event. Highly recommend everyone go by to see how beautiful the tasting room/bar area is! They do not serve food but sometimes has a food truck.

Hey everyone! I had an awesome sushi experience at Jay's 108! They have a nice dining staff who was…read moreattentive. The ambiance was modern and rustic with reclaimed wood. The food was excellent and well prepared. I tremendously enjoy Jay's and think you would too. Give it a try for some sushi and burgers!

This place is pretty cool. Laid back and casual. Able to do 6 to 8 people parties easily. We got…read moreburgers and alacart nigiri sushi. Her burger was really good and the fries were great. I thought tallow for sure. Having experienced sushi in Japan I can honestly say this sushi is correct. The rice was perfect taste and size with wasabi applied under the fish. Our server was super nice. We'll be back to try some calamari and uni. We shared an apple pie roll for desert, very good.

Fabulous cocktails, fast service, good vibes. Sat at the bar on the right hand side when you walked…read morein and it had two older gentleman making the drinks, who nailed it.

Great drinks and the bartenders are very nice!!! Was told to try this place by some locals it did…read morenot disappoint! Will be back!!!

Our daughter took us out here several nights ago, and I've been wanting to review this since that…read moretime. The restaurant was "by all accounts"PHENOMINAL ! Service was excellent. Food was likewise excellent with fun spicing additions and beautiful presentation - Experience and setting could not have been beat! The ambience was top-notch. It was spotless, very clean bathrooms, and overall "just a nice place to be at." Nice music playing and artwork was fun to be around as well, I cannot think of anything that I would change about the entire evening. Top of the TOP of local Mexican Cousine

I eat here every time I come to town. It is always very good with huge portions and very good…read moremargaritas. I have yet to be able to finish an entire meal. The service has always been very good and fast. The only complaint that I have is when there's a birthday they turn up the music extremely loud for the birthday song. It has quickly become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the United States.

A somewhat ordinary-looking entrance leads to a beautiful, airy, open dining room. We were greeted…read moreby one of the owners (Suzanne) who was warm & welcoming. They have a nice selection of cocktails, many of which seem crafted to honor the local vibe. I had a cocktail containing a house distilled gin. Delicious. They also let my husband sample two of the house distilled gins before he ordered a gin and tonic. He was very happy. Kennedy, our friendly, knowledgeable server, brought out complimentary cornbread with brown butter/molasses butter and tomato soup shooters. Yum. They offer two- and three-course price fix menus, and for a few dollars more, you can make it a wine pairing. My husband did that, and I ordered off of the regular menu. His collard green salad was sensational! He couldn't stop raving about it even as he was finishing it up. His second course was filet mignon, and it was the most savory, tasty filet I've ever had! I had lemon risotto with asparagus and tomatoes - it was delicious as well. We were at the Hackney to celebrate closing on our house in Washington, and we made the perfect choice for a celebratory dinner. We will be back!

Seriously disappointed after a long awaited visit. I started…read morewith tomato bisque. Expecting something fresh or savory. Just tomato soup. My Husbands pear salad was excellent. I ordered the bone in pork chop, it was just a Chop. No depth. No wow In the seasoning. It had chopped pickles on it and Was cooked medium well. I do better with a chop from Harris Teeter, some rosemary and a grill. My husband enjoyed the Rockfish although portion was small. Even the house bread pudding was lack luster. This was a birthday celebration. Was hoping the chef would walk the floor. But no. Luckily we stumbled into Blue the next day. Lovely. Hackney needs to taste their menu. We will come back to Washington. Lovely little town. Won't come back to Hackney for a while.

Service is excellent! The food was excellent. I had enchiladas verde with rice instead of beans. My…read morehusband had shrimp taco salad and a side of rice. The restaurant is clean with new booths. There is a full bar. Do try!!!

Their service is fast and efficient. They make guacamole fresh in front of you. Their burritos and…read moreenchiladas are delicious!

Amazing!! Kristen is fantastic truly recommend!…read moreShe made a delightful berry margarita it was soooooo goood!

Nice views in what appears to be a nice hotel. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. I…read morehad a mocktail that was good. I ordered the shrimp/salmon scampi. The scallops were not great and it was so salty. I enjoy salty food but it was a little much. My husband had the duck and really enjoyed it. The sauce had a cinnamon type of flavor that was good. The blue crab hushpuppies were kind of just normal hushpuppies, not a lot of crab. For the price the food was very mid level. We took a step out to the balcony which I thought was kind of lacking as well. You call yourself "the rooftop" but the outdoor area is very small, has one sitting area, and two small, knee level tables that don't have chairs. If you were to sit at the seating area, you couldn't even see over the wall at the view. The restaurant still had the breakfast cereals/bar out from breakfast which was fine but I would've put that away. I don't think we would come back since I don't drink alcohol anymore and the food wasn't worth returning. If you want a nice bar to sit at, then this would be perfect.

Great service. Love the old bar (rescued) and ambiance fits historic downtown vibes. Nite menu with…read moreupscale snacks. Huge martinis worth the price! Desserts must be shared.

This is a great spot to have a drink and a sweet treat in a very iconic part of downtown swansboro…read more The vibes are immaculate and the service is fast and friendly. The skillets are literally immaculate! The cookie is freshly baked so it did take a few minutes but the wait was totally worth it. Highly recommend. They also serve savory bites, paninis and flatbreads!

Enjoyed the vibe of this bar. Even in a complex of many other stores/restaurants, it still felt…read morelike a modern speakeasy. Definitely recommend for a pre or post dinner drink. They also have Malort! Which I always love to discover:) Bartenders were quick as well. Clover Club - sweet and tart Long Story Short - bitter but easy to drink

My friend and I stopped by SideBar for a quick drink the night before her birthday and it did not…read moredisappoint. The drinks were great! We tried the sherry colada and the bruleed greyhound. Staff was also friendly and knowledgeable. Inside - the vibe is very moody and dark. It would be a great spot for a first date or a cocktail before dinner. There's no food on the menu FYI.

Great small bites. I recommend you trying the Elote dip it was AMAZING and perfect for sharing with…read moretwo or more friends! They have great drink specials for different days of the week! Very speedy service all of their bartenders are very sweet and will fix whatever drink to your liking The vibes are disco balls on the ceiling very open very Miami Beach vibes they have an indoor and an outdoor seating area not only that they have fireplaces. If you get a little too far from their heated porch area! The vibes just don't stop. They have an aesthetic fireplace in side as well as a fake tree in the middle beautiful for taking pictures Their bathrooms are adorable, but you might have to wait a little bit on a busy day. But this is the same problem with every bar. Very glad that they have more than one bathroom.

Stopped by the Velvet Hippo while out in downtown Durham. When you arrive parking can be a bit…read moretricky in this area as you'll need to find street parking or park in a nearby lot. When you walk in you'll need to either take the elevator or stairs up to the third floor. Once inside the bar you'll feel like you've been transported to an upscale, tropical bar. To order you'll need to walk up to the bar to place your order. I ordered the Hot Girl Summer (Olmeca Altos Reposado, fresh watermelon, Gran Gala orange liqueur, house-made habanero syrup, lime, salt half rim) which was so good. I also ordered a cheetahs do it in the dark (Astral Añejo tequila, Licor 43, Caffè Borghetti liqueur, espresso, orange twist) which was also excellent. I'd recommend walking out to the rooftop if it isn't too hot. There are several tables and the views of the city are nice. Definitely will come back to the velvet hippo next time I'm in Durham.