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

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!

Visiting family near New Bern, they recommended an easy night out at the Old Pinnix. This is an…read moreintimate space, a little off the main strip, with ample parking. It has a large and interesting drink menu and enjoyed several cocktails while we were there! I tried the Spiced Whiskey Mule, which was decent--more of a lemon taste than I expected--but then tried the Minty Cherry Mojito which I really enjoyed. We were intrigued by all the fun toasts, so we ordered several to share. My favorites were: Gettin' Figgy With It (cute names, for sure); The Pig and the Goat; and the Reuban. We did not enjoy the Caprese toast. Something about the avocado spread did not jive with the other ingredients. This is a great space for a small group friends. It's been intentionally set up with sitting areas and a wall of games you can choose from. You may struggle to find a seat and it's a place where people will park and sit for a while. Wouldn't mind going back to try out more cocktails with fun toast the next time I'm in the area!

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

We went here for dinner and started in the bar area, where the fish tanks are built into the bar…read moretop. The bartender asked if we wanted drinks, and my wife ordered a Tanqueray and tonic. Unfortunately, the bartender did not seem to know what Tanqueray was, and we were also charged an extra dollar for the tonic. The food was mediocre at best. We ordered the two-pound "Build Your Own Boil," which the menu describes as including choices such as snow crab, shrimp, oysters, mussels, little neck clams, and crawfish, finished with sauce, corn, and seasoned potatoes. We chose mussels, crawfish, and snow crab, expecting the two-pound boil as listed, but we were charged for a pound of each item instead. That was frustrating and not what we understood from the menu description. Overall, the experience was disappointing. Between the drink issue, the average food, and the confusion over the seafood boil pricing, I would not be in a hurry to return.

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!

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.