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.

Came here for dinner while staying in New Bern. They have military memorabilia on display so…read morethought it was perfect for veterans. Ironically they do not offer a veteran discount. Ceilings were covered with draping American flags that had a cool visual effect. They have an extensive whiskey menu and a nice selection of local brews on tap. I tried one of the local brews: Beerista, a white stout from Shortway Brewing Company. It had a good nose of coffee and vanilla but it wasn't carried through on the sip. It was a lot lighter in texture than a traditional stout. For food I had the short rib. It was seasoned well and was super tender. The side of potatoes were tasty but on the border of being too salty. Green beans were average. They were good to counter the saltiness from the potatoes. I'd probably would give this place another shot if nearby.

Horrible experience. Waitstaff was unattentive not only to us but to tables around us. Nver came by…read moreto check- meals: one served over cooked, one served luke warm and another missing side. No drink refills. Table next to us served dessert with no utensils - after waiting 5 minusts waved down another server. Table behind us had to get attention of manager to get a server to come and take their order.

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!

Lynch with the family on vacation. I had the Philly special and it was on-point. Three other people…read morewith us ordered this as well. I also tried the pickle lemonade. I love pickles! My dad ordered a hot dog and their panini tots. He said they were both good. Would definitely visit again. It was too windy to sit outside, but it looked like a great place to sit and relax!

If you're looking for a great place to get lunch in New Bern, Lawson's on the Creek is a strong…read moreoption. They're adjoined with the Tryon Palace visitor center right there in downtown New Bern, so likely they're convenient for you. They have a decent, slightly obstructed view of the water but you can walk about 50 feet and be right on it. There is a large private parking lot, so no worries on that either. In general, the sandwiches there are darn good, and the few sides we tried (dill potato salad, and their pasta salad) were excellent. My reuben on marbled rye was straight up delicious, and you order yours based on how much meat you want on it. They use Boar's Head meats here, which while I think sometimes that is overblown, you can count on that level of quality. The thing though is this, it's gonna be a pricey lunch. They are full service, so count on tipping. Their prices for sandwiches are higher than what I'm accustomed to, even with my standards adjusted for the current life of everything be expensive that we live in in 2026. Chalk that up to waterfront dining and high rent I would imagine. In any case, if the sandwich didn't live up to the price, I wouldn't give it a 5. Tasted great, service was excellent, overall a very enjoyable lunch. Would return!

We love this place. It's a little local dive bar but it's really cool too. They have games for you…read moreto play while you drink your beer. We came several times during our vacation. They have a great selection of beers too with a bunch on tap and more in the fridge. Service was also quick and friendly. Definitely a go-to of ours!

I wish this were in a better location because they have great outdoor sitting, but all you're…read morelooking at is the traffic circle and cars going by. They have beer and wine, but we found their craft beer choice to not be broad enough. They only had one lager and the rest were sours, IPAs, etc. the bartender was very friendly. It's definitely a locals place which is a nice change to being in a room full of other tourist.

My new favorite spot in Beaufort NC! The service was awesome! The beer was cold and the atmosphere…read morecould not be beat. Pretentiousness stay away.

Great dive bar in Beaufort! No wait for a drink and the beers are $4. Easy to find, pet friendly,…read morebig patio. Lots of life, fun young crowd hangout that's right off front Street.

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!