Came here after a long day at the range with a group of 8, seating arrangements were easy to get based on timing and the staff was pleasant in helping us get set up even though our entire group was not there to start. Order a few of their cocktails, it was delicious! Tried a craft beer and that was awesome as well! Ended up having their burger for dinner and it was satisfying! Overall service was great, food and drinks came out consistently well, and they had music playing in the background which set a nice environment. read more

Great place to get pub food. I had takeout and was very convenient. I got the Smashburger, which came with fries. The burger was a bit smaller than anticipated. The flavors and textures were great. The fries were decent. Nothing spectacular. I'll come back and try again. read more

The Porter - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Located in downtown Hattiesburg, this watering hole is well worth a stop. The menu has delicious pub food, great beers, and tasty cocktails. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The space offers an inviting and fun ambiance Even though it's located downtown, there's actually plenty of parking in their parking lot. There is also plenty of seating inside the restaurant. The interior looks like a gastronomic pub/brewery with brew equipment located towards the entrance. There is also a fully stocked bar in the back Some tips: You can try samples of beer before ordering a full pint. I would recommend doing this or consider ordering a flight of beer where you get the opportunity to try a few different beers. Happy hour is on weekends days from 3-6pm and it's $5 flagship beers, cocktails, house wine, and pub snacks. If you enjoy pub trivia, join The Porter Tuesday nights at 8pm and test know knowledge. Winners get free beer Cheers! read more

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We'd been on the road for 10 hours and needed out of the car and something good to eat. The Porter Public House in the charming historical district sure delivered. My burger was really delicious. The meatloaf, which was outstanding! Friendly atmosphere, good service. Highly recommend! read more

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I've gotten lunch pretty regularly here. It's normally the same thing, not sure what has changed but the turkey wrap AND fries definitely aren't made the same from every other time. I got nothing but the ends of the lettuce (literally even the parts people try to avoid in salads). Normally you can tell things are super fresh, usually small things were a hit or miss so I let it go but when the entire meal feels like a waste of money you can't really let it go. I hope they're able to bring back the freshness or whatever touch they were missing because this wrap definitely was not it. As always the waitress was wonderful!! Super attentive but I'd also like my food to be good. read more

The Porter - Turkey wrap - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This is a really comfortable venue. Small and quaint venue with a limited outdoor seating area. Very good can beer selection, unfortunately most of their draft selections especially the house craft were out. Disappointing as they are a local brewery. Service was a toss up, the first waitress asked for our order before we even had a menu. Bartender was okay. read more

Today came in for lunch. Had the fried mushrooms, as once again they're out of fish for the fish and chips. Happens a lot from what I'm told. Waitress asked if I was ready for my check. I joked "Are you trying to get rid of me?" She laughed and replied she was just asking if I was ready for it. Told her not yet, I wanted to order more. She said OK, and walked off. I have been sitting here for 50 minutes waiting to order but have ignored. Only 7 customers in the place so busy is not an issue. read more

The food, ambiance, and service was wonderful!!! I had the pleasure of having lunch there. Fish and Chips was my selection. It was seasoned to perfection accompanied by house made tartar sauce that was absolutely amazing! Ask for Darian, she was super sweet. read more

Went in for Lupper (Lunch and Supper). Had a flight of their beers which to me tasted a little watered down for some reason but they were good. The Hair of the Dog burger though...one of the best burgers I have had in forever. The fries were really really really good. The only complaint I have is about what the burger was served on. If you are going to serve a burger with a over easy egg on it, don't put it on a cutting board. Needs to be served on a plate so the egg yolk does not run all over the bar when cut. Service was good. Would have gave 5 stars but the cutting board thing was not a good idea. Will go back for sure but will ask for a plate next time. read more

The Porter - Hair of the Dog and fries! - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Service inattentive. Drinks served in plastic cups. With a "sorry, we're out of glasses". We gave up after 25 min.

This place was a pleasant surprise. The fact that they allow dogs inside was amazing. Easy seating wonderful food and the drinks are so delicious. Great service read more

Atmosphere 4.5/5 Beer 1.5/5 Food 3/5 Service 3/5 We were visiting from out of town and had high hopes. Beer was absolute trash. Not going back. read more

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The food was amazing when Robert was the chef there. The Porter is the Porter because of Robert Liddell. For the last 6 years, customers have gotten to experience a burger of the month. For 9+ years the loyalty Robert shown this establishment was unbelievable. So when the good start tasting come back and comment other than that don't say anything to me regarding this review. If you worked 120 hours and get paid a salary check when you wasn't salary and still be loyal. Loyalty is really hard to come across these days. It's hard to find people like Robert. Customers have gone to the Porter just because of the chef. I don't wish this establishment any bad wheel but I just wished the loyalty was the same as the chef was to the owner. Just about every dish was made and created by yours truly Chef Robert Liddell. Don't forget I you a burger of the month was created and made by Robert. Come back and reviews those burgers or anything else while he's no longer employed there. read more

This is a cute little pub in downtown Hattiesburg with plenty of parking. Their menu was quite small but had a large beer selection. The service was awesome, and they're very helpful. Their burgers were very delicious, but I didn't care for the fried onions in them. Their potato salad was delicious and the regular French fries were okay. The cookie dough egg rolls were a little weird but not bad. It was a little overwhelming. We finished all of our food. It was a nice experience. read more

The Porter - Interior - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Everything came out as ordered and in large portions. We all had to-go boxes, so although some may think the prices are slightly elevated (they really aren't) you are getting two meals. We also ordered a dessert and omg it was huge. Two of us shared one dish and couldn't finish it even though it was delicious. Relaxed atmosphere attentive and friendly staff. read more

Hate to be the outlier reviewer on The Porter but we just didn't have a good experience. Sought it out because of the good reviews and it might be the best bar/brewery in Hattiesburg, just it wasn't for us. Drove from Laurel for a draft West Coast IPA as they had a few on their www site. Turns out our first two choices from their selection were NOT AVAILABLE! Bummer, so we settled for a canned House of Coral IPA which was good, but canned. Menu is bar food centric and ultra carnivorous, had the "vegan" Pretzel which wasn't bad. Highlight of the evening was Dahlia our server that entertained us with samples of other choices and explanations of why they were out of the things we came for! She was great. read more

I ordered the Big'in Burger and it did not disappoint. It was very delicious and the fries were perfect. Full bar and great food, you really couldn't ask for more. read more

I had one of the best hamburgers I have ever tried today and some decent beer to go along with it. The service was great as well. They have a huge craft beer selection along with their own beer that they make here. This place is definitely worth the visit read more

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Had to wait at least 10 minutes just get our drinks, then we were completely ignored by the staff for another 15 minutes to order before we left. Horrible service and experience. read more

The Porter - Our drinks - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

I just ate here for the first time a few days ago. The smash burger I had was great, and I tried two flagship beers that I enjoyed. The staff was very friendly and the place was clean. I can't wait to go back and try another menu item. read more

The Porter - Providence - Strawberry Blonde - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Ambiance: cute, hip, cozy bar type atmosphere with table/chairs and couches. My husband and I ate here at around noon on a Friday. Wasn't overly packed or noisy at the time. I ordered fish & chips, he ordered the buffalo chicken poppers. We also had fried cheese sticks and pretzels. Score breakdown/description below. -Fried cheese sticks: 5- served very hot, with a great delicate crispiness to the exterior batter and the stretchy cheese inside that you are looking for when ordering cheese sticks. -Pretzels: 4- served warm/hot, with chewy outside and thick fluffy inside. Not overly flavorful by themselves so the dip helps out there. Probably better ordered as a beer/drinking snack food than as a lunch meal appetizer. -Buffalo chicken poppers: 5- served hot and crispy, with tender/juicy inside. The sauce is definitely on the higher spicy side, just FYI for those who are not spicy lovers like us. -Fish & chips: 4- served hot, though the fish chunks are so thick that the batter has a difficult time staying crispy for more than a couple minutes. A bit on the "fishy" tasting side as far as most whitefish type fish & chips dishes go. Some people like that, some don't. Fries were a good accompaniment, and I prefer these thinner battered type crunchy fries like this, though I know some prefer steak type fries so that is why I mention it here. Overall good experience. Staff was friendly, food was good. Will return at a later date to see about their live music in the evenings and beer selection. read more

The Porter - Fried Cheese Sticks, Fish & Chips, Pretzels, and Buffalo Chicken Poppers. - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Come here for the brew on Friday nights and get live music free! It can get crowed but still a good time. read more

The Porter - Trying to find a beer that I like more than Blue Moon! This is a great local brewery that is working to make a great brew ! Lots of IPAS - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Out of the beer I drink. The beer cheese sauce that came with the pretzel was disgusting and oily. You can see by the picture as I poured the oil on the plate. It was a broken sauce and they should find a different sauce because this one definitely does not work. The pretzels were delicious, service was fast, and staff were all very friendly. I will go back and give them another shot but if they still have that same beer cheese sauce that'll be the last time I visit. read more

The Porter - Oily Beer Cheese that tasted disgusting. Broken and separated sauce. - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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It's an ok place nothing to jump up and down over. Don't have high hopes for a gourmet meal.

I have a review from way back in the day that was not so great. Our visit on 9/15/21 was a much more pleasant experience. We had the Hair of the dog burger and the burger of the month the pizza party burger. Both were tasty and the food came out quickly. I tried the Witch Doctor black ipa and it was tasty. Looking forward to trying the House of Coral once it's ready. read more

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The food did not disappoint and the atmosphere was perfect. A casual dining experience with great service! read more

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Only giving it 1 star because I can't give 0, but I truly had a terrible experience at this business tonight. I have been here before and had a regular experience, but tonight when we went in we were told shortly after sitting down that they only had burgers and chicken tenders left. We ordered loaded fries as an appetizer (they did apparently have this too) and it was extremely soggy and not good. Not even sure it had cheese on it. After we ordered our food, we waited probably 30 minutes to receive it. Everyone at the table got their food and then the server came up to me and said they ran out of chicken tenders before making mine. I truly had no reaction. Everyone already had their food and I was just being notified that they didn't have anymore chicken tenders to serve me mine. What??? Just ridiculous. The service wasn't bad, but there was absolutely no communication between our server and the kitchen. She was completely unaware of inventory amounts and failed to notify me prior to everyone being served their food that they were out of the meal I ordered. Won't be back! read more

This place...ahhh...this place feels like I'm at Cheer's. It just welcomes you. Their beer selection is extensive and includes in house brews. It could be a dive bar but the food is too good. read more

Had a family dinner here back in July. All the food was delicious, especially the meatloaf! Good drinks, too. Prompt and professional waitstaff rounded out an immensely enjoyable experience. Would love to pop back in next time we're in Hattiesburg. read more

We love this place. I've been a few times with the guys for trivia and it's great fun. We also go for lunch with the kids occasionally and the food is great. Best burgers in town if you asked our kids. The meatloaf is a must. Nice fun spot to take friends from out of town to show off the area since it's really good and in a cool old building that is very inviting. read more

I was a long time customer. I had been coming into the Porter every week for about a year. I used to take my friends and family when they come to town. I recently found out that one of the Porter's live music acts, whom they have on their payroll and provide a platform to, beats their partner badly. BADLY BADLY. This partner has been seen around town with bruises and visible wounds. It is not a secret that these are from their partner. I have heard this information from at least three people. The Porter KNOWS ABOUT THE ABUSE and has continued to keep this person employed and paid. I can no longer support this business! I have already told several friends and family who have now also sworn off going to the Porter altogether. There are several better Brew Pubs in the area where I can get a beer, good food, and not have my money go to men that beat their partners. Shame on you. Do better. I will not be returning and I sincerely hope Evan stops hosting trivia here. Y'all don't deserve any business until no one on the payroll goes home to lay hands on their partner. I wish I could give 0 stars! read more

I stopped in here as I was passing through Hattiesburg looking for a place to get some work done and have a good meal. I had their Meatloaf which was delicious and the mashed potatoes went well with the meal. They didn't have any of their Pilsners on tap so I went with their Irish Red Ale which was tasty. The space was great on a Tuesday afternoon to get some work done, relax and catch up with social media. They have free wifi for their customers which is always a plus! Definitely a brewery I recommend anyone stopping in and apparently this establishment gets quite busy on the weekend! read more

Great atmosphere and good servers. Go here quite often and always enjoy it. Wide selection of food/appetizers and assortment of beverages.

My family will never step foot in this place again. Not being from that county we had no idea they had a mask "mandate". When we entered some guy behind the bar started yelling very loud and extremely rude at us. Absolutely astonished, we put on our masks and proceeded to sit (4' away) and take our masks off. He never let up. Continued to yap about it LOUDLY. Yelled at my wife and yelled at my daughter. I'd love to see this fella out one day. We stood up and left. Stunk in there anyway. Went to The Depot around the corner and had a fantastic lunch. read more

This place was amazing! 4 of us went for a late lunch / early dinner. Not many people - which for Hattiesburg is odd to find any decent place without a wait. However - everything we all had was fantastic. Cooked just right - bursting with flavor - good portions- and not overly expensive. Oh...the decor and building was also just spot on. It's a pub - and has a high view of pub food - and the cookie dough wontons are the bomb! I'll eat here as often as I get a chance. read more

I like the porter, one of the only true pub style places in Hattiesburg. They have a nice selection of beer, including some of their own micro brews, and the food I good enough that I find myself calling in or going to lunch a couple of times a month. In full transparency, my rating could be 5 stars but I haven't done much of their evening activities (EG trivia night, etc) read more

One of the top two beer bars in the area (maybe the state!?!). Great selection of local and other craft brews, and now brewing their own!!! But when some bars just add food as an afterthought, The Porter's menu is fantastic! My favorites are the meatloaf (plate or sandwich), the cheese sticks/fried macaroni and cheese, the chili mac and any special they have ever served. A true public house atmosphere, don't miss it! read more

The Porter - Chili Mac - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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This place is college cool. Awesome selection of beers (including their own) and the chopped chicken sandwich was amazing. They have the best fries ever! It's the batter -- light and crisp. There are couches too if you want to be lazy. Seth the waiter and Makalya the bartender make you feel at home. Makayla plays music too! This will be my stop every time in Hattiesburg. read more

The Porter - Chopped chicken sandwich with a crowd control IPA. Loved it. Get the fries no matter what sandwich or burger u get. - Pubs Near Me - Hattiesburg, Mississippi

This bar in downtown Hattiesburg has it all. Great beer, brewed in house, and some great food. Be sure to check out trivia night with Evan.

Best cheese sticks I've had in a while. Good chill vibe, great service. Ready to try again.