Came for lunch on a Monday afternoon; no wait for a table. Service was friendly, quick, and personable which we appreciate. Everything we ate was excellent. Scottish egg was phenomenal; definitely try! Will be visiting again next time we are in Manteo! read more

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I was exploring the downtown of Manteo and stopped in for a quick lunch. The food was tasty and service was awesome, definitly a place to check out. Food: I got the fish sandwich. Not your traditional hoagie style roll, the Lost Colony version is served on grilled bread (even has the grill char lines). The fish is white fish, battered and fried, served with the usual accoutrements. The real show on this sandwich is the house made tartar sauce! It was so good I even used it to dip my fries in. Atmosphere: I sat at the bar due to it being busy and a decent wait for a table. Madison was working the bar and killing it! the decor is a nod to Roanoke Islands roots with a British pub vibe. The menu is a mix of old world and new. Public parking nearby is available. read more

Lost Colony Tavern - Fish sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

A must try in Manteo! British pub food and outdoor seating right in the heart of Manteo. Service was friendly and food came out fast. - Scotch egg: unique and sooo savory - Pork knuckle: My husband loved this especially w this savory knuckle combined w the sweet maple & pecan sauce. I stole some of his mash and it was delicious. - Oyster and chips: your classic fried oysters and fries...good but not anything to write home about - Roanoke island iced tea: highly recommend this! They use their local Kill Devil rum. The blend of the pecan rum and passion fruit juice made the cocktail have an almost banana taste which I enjoyed. Downside is this is a touristy place so prices are hefty for what you get. read more

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Our family of 6 ate here and it was AMAZING!! Our server Rico was fun and personable and the food was fantastic! We got various burgers and sandwiches and all turned out amazing. We came in the off season so there wasn't a wait, but we actually tried to come last summer and couldn't get in because there was a 2 hour wait, so if you're visiting in summer you may want to arrive early to get on the list and then explore downtown Manteo while you wait! read more

BEST PLACE EVER! Real and authentic and absolutely delicious and freshest made to order all the incredible food and best quality and looks remarkable and it is fun and awesome environment and and it is right in the middle of down town and the fun and joyful music playing out front with amazing talented gifted music player and amazing remarkable and sings beautiful songs! Plus they clean and sanitary after every customer and I am coming back here again with my family for long vacation and the staff are super friendly and happy and super hard working and always welcoming and it you are craving for real home made British American food! The service was fast and amazing and wonderful and absolutely brilliant. Happy school year everyone! From Lauren read more

Lost Colony Tavern is a nice spot in Manteo and we were glad we stopped in. They have a decent kids menu and our kids were happy with their meals, which isn't always the case when traveling. I enjoyed the British pub atmosphere, and it felt like a fun fit given Manteo's history as one of the original British colony locations. The draft list was solid, with choices like Smithwick's and Magners cider that you don't always see around here. While I usually lean toward an Irish pub, this place makes sense in context and has its own charm. It's a comfortable spot with good food and a unique tie-in to local history. read more

Lost Colony Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

Flies. Everywhere. And liquify shepherds pie....not a great spot, as I had high hopes for this place

Definitely a fun place to have lunch! The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Even though they were busy, we got sat quickly. The wait for food was a little long but we were kinda expecting that. read more

Lost Colony Tavern - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

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Great service, the food and drinks are excellent as well. Particularly recommend the fried shrimp and the Nags Head IPA. Great stop for lunch or dinner while in Manteo. read more

Best thing about our vacation, Mr Dirt was inviting and entertaining it was the highlight of our trip, beers were great and nice little get away from the wife. read more

My family had another wonderful visit. We've been to quite a few restaurants and it is not often we revisit a place. But the Lost Colony Tavern has become a tradition when we come to Manteo! We started with the Bavarian pretzel. It's soft, buttery, and salty. It comes with beer cheese and two mustards. The beer cheese is a personal favorite. The bangers and mash are something we look forward to having. The sausage is so good and has the right amount of Guinness flavor. The onions are perfectly caramelized, very savory. Then it is completed with the soft, creamy mashed potatoes. We also had the fish and chips. It was hot, fresh, and enjoyed thoroughly. Not only is the food incredible, the restaurant is clean and eclectic, and the servers are friendly and attentive. I still highly recommend! read more

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Good service though very limited indoor seating. Pickled eggs were a very interesting and delicious experience particularly the Old Bay Pickled eggs. Had burgers and a banger.. all good. Nothing to complain about just not memorable enough for more stats. Very loud inside. Give it a try. read more

Wife and I had visited here over a year ago and sometimes you catch a server on a bad day. Instead of blasting the issues online, we worked directly with the owner online to identify the items and buy did he take the feedback to heart. He reached out and explained in great detail the actions he took to address our concerns and invited us back to prove it. Super glad we went back and his past holiday week. Our experience with our friends was superb. "Emily" was fantastic, her counterpart "MJ" was a great ambassador of the restaurant as well. Our 4 meals were the fish and chips ( fried golden and seasoned to perfection). Pulled pork sandwich perfectly smoked and juicy and two super large garden salads one with spicy buffalo chicken and one with crispy grilled chicken. Each could have been labeled as meal for 3!!! Beers were ice cold, the pickled eggs have a story all their own and the owners personal touch and kind gift card was over the top. I learned here that the owner DOES care and proves it everyday. I found my new hangout whenever I'm in Manteo NC and for sure will be back for their Halloween extravaganza! Thanks Lost Colony!! read more

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I recently stopped in here while in Manteo for the day. I actually stopped twice. The first time was to grab a beer to walk around the social district with, and then once later for food. I ordered the flounder pounder for walking around with. It was a very drinkable light beer. When we returned later to grab some food the prices were a little expensive for the dishes they were offering. I ended up just ordering a basket of fries. The waitress came over and greeted us quickly and friendly. It was getting a little busy while I was in there and it seemed pretty casual with a variety of patrons. The fries now were great. Nice and crispy on the outside and super fluffy on the inside. read more

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My friends who have lived here for decades have never been to this place before surprisingly! We had an outstanding waitress. She even had a look of a colonial person. Food is fresh here and I didn't realize the fish was fresh but I was surprised and glad I could tell. The fries were so crispy and usually I don't go crazy for fries. I agree with others that the dining room is small and makes it tough with bigger crowds, and my local friends agree. It is too bad they can't convert their gift shop space to extra table space. The coffee cocktail didn't capture my attention but it isn't a bad choice by any means at all. They use the local Charis coffee, a cafe in walking distance from here that I worked remotely at earlier. Not sure what they can do here. Start renting out other establishments' space if they have outdoor tables and those establishments are closed? In some cases this could require crossing the street- not ideal but some thoughts. The pavilion in the center of town with the public bathrooms could make for some good extra room. Monitoring the place so alcohol doesn't leave the space could be tiresome to say the least though. A number of establishments may stay open outside regular hours because of special events and Lost Colony is no exception. They stay open until 8 PM typically but on this particular first Friday, there were local first Friday events apparently. read more

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This restaurant is great! We stopped in late one night and were greeted immediately by a friendly server. We loved the food and thought this was one of the best meals we had eaten all week. We highly recommend this bar/restaurant! read more

Limited seating inside, but the food was amazing! Service was great too. Would 100% go back!

We managed to grab a table quickly outside and had a lovely meal. Service was fast and sitting outside on a great summer evening can't be beat! Especially nice to hear the local love music. Burgers were large and well crafted. Fish & chips was delicious as well especially the chips. Tartar sauce was on point! Bangers & Mash was average. Needs mushy peas to feel authentic! read more

Lost Colony Tavern - Fish & Chips - Pubs Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

We ordered take out because we couldn't use the outdoor seating area with our dog. We had the chicken wings, sweet heat barbecue sauce, fried pickles and a side of the chips. They were all delicious. The staff were great A casual place to go grab something to eat and grab you a drink. Great atmosphere. read more

Food was great. I had the Manteo burger and sister has Manteo chicken sandwich and both were great! Service was good. We sat at the bar. Only thing I didn't like was the flies near the bar. Would recommend and would go back! read more

Tried Lost Colony for the first time, but not the last. Hubby and I just had appetizers- the pretzel and the loaded chips-- I could happily drown in that beer cheese! The rest of the party had burgers, beef and lamb, and all were happy with their meal. The service was prompt and friendly. The place was pretty lively for mid afternoon. Definitely will go back. read more

Lost Colony Tavern - Pretzel with beer cheese, chicken fingers, and a Lost Colony Blonde. - Pubs Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

Good beers, amazing homemade comfort food, neat vibe, hella nice servers. This is such a cute English pub in the heart of Manteo. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Lost Colony Tavern - First in flight beers, salad, other yummy food in the background. - Pubs Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

Good vibes, and my waiter was really nice. My partner and I's burgers were both overcooked (he ordered his medium rare and it came out well done) and under seasoned. I liked the Manteo Brave burger that I ordered and the fries were cooked perfectly. read more

Everything is always excellent, service, drinks, food! The bravest burger is amazing. And those fries...yummmmmy! read more

Lost Colony Tavern - Bravest burger, what's left of it and those amazing fries!! - Pubs Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

I love coming to Lost Colony when I get out this way. Lost Colony's American Burger is a classic and will not disappoint. I can also appreciate their huge pretzel. It's a sure-fire hit with their house-made Guinness cheese. I almost pulled the trigger on their bangers and mash but I held back for next time. No drinks this last time around but they have a bit to offer. Ambience is outstanding and great service to boot! Worth a stop. read more

Stopped in after going to the Lost Colony National Park. Great place to grab a beer, great vibe, and the pickled eggs were a wonderful surprise. See y'all next time! read more

The food was incredibly bland and the cheese fries were god awful. The service was slow and unhelpful it felt like I was paining them with any request overall i will never be going back here again. read more

Fish on fish and chip plate was to skimpy. 1 1/2 inch by 9 ", Fries were good. would not order again.

We loved popping in here! Super friendly folks and everyone wanted to say hi to my dog. Definitely check out their merch because they have some awesome shirts and gear!! read more

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Nice little brew pub! English theme, a selection of pickled eggs. The menu looks yum but we just had lunch and came to explore. Bartender was friendly and gave us the low down on the down town. Great stop read more

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Pre-Lost Colony performance, this place is a logical choice for dinner. They even have a vegan option on the menu (Impossible burger... are you kind of sick of these by now, too?). The area was pretty busy with tourists on a Thursday evening early in August, so definitely make reservations if you can. They were able to add us to the waitlist and we were seated within 20 minutes. I like a tavern's atmosphere and Lost Colony did not disappoint with its early Americana/British ambiance. It's an open dining room surrounded by windows with a bar off to the side where you may sit as well. My family liked their food, fish and chips, and I was OK with my burger. I had to get it without the bun to make it vegan. The fries are large steak fries. All was OK, but nothing I'd be dying to go back and try again, honestly. A place that fulfilled my hunger and need for a cold glass of rosé. read more

Fun place right in the middle of downtown Manteo. Excellent food and service. Great cocktails and outdoor seating.

Great food and their Christmas Ale was outstanding!! We brought several six packs home with us.

The service was great and the beer was delicious (we picked up a six pack on our way home). The food was fine--we got fish sandwiches and crab cake sandwiches, they were good but messy. read more

My wife and I made a nice lunch by sharing the Fish and Chips, a very generous portion of fish with a nice beer batter. Along with some crisp fries and some cole slaw it hit the spot! We had a very friendly server who was attentive and gave us some tips for touring Manteo and the surroundings. The restaurant was decorated inside and out for Halloween, and they really got into the spirit by modifying the sign to say "GHost Colony Tavern. Three TVs inside were showing 3 different Halloween movies. I would expect this would be a fun place any time! read more

Decided to try this place on a Wednesday early evening. 6 of us. Busy but not packed. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive. Drinks were fine and a festive atmosphere. The food was really good and exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend! read more

We came here to augment our lost colony experience, and I'm so glad we did. We visited the visitor center and were waiting for the Lost Colony show when we had to get some dinner. I had to order the Scotch egg and got the oysters and chips as my entree. I have to say that for a restaurant that I was there for tourist, it didn't disappoint. The Scotch eggs were moist and the pepper jelly was the perfect complement. My son and I finished that fast! The oysters were very crunch on the outside and yummy goodness on the inside. Cocktail sauce went well with them and plentiful. They gave me so much chips that I couldn't finish. Portions here were huge! I also had to try out the local beer so I opted for Kitty Hawk Blonde. It was so good after a hot day of touring. I personally love the British references throughout the restaurant. I ate outside which was perfect as the evening was starting. I wish we had a pub like this of this quality back in CA. Our server Eden was very attentive, and it was much appreciated. read more

Lost Colony Tavern - Scotch eggs... gotta try it! - Pubs Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

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We stopped by on April 8,2026.The place was packed.It was lunchtime and freezing outside.The menu offerings is rather small I thought but I went with the shrimp which was very good.I wasn't crazy about the fries though.My son ordered the buffalo wings and they were good.My other son ordered the bangers and mash and said it was delicious.I would come here again.I wish they served coffee though on cold days at least. read more

Came on a rainy day at the end of our vacation. The place was full at 11:30 am. We were added to a 30-minute wait list and had time to shop the local businesses. We were promptly seated in 30-minutes. Upon arrival, a party of four in front had a 1-hr and 30-minute wait. My wife and I enjoyed one of the many local beers made my Lost Colony brewing. My wife ordered a locally caught, Wanchese fish toastie sandwich, and I opted for the wagyu whiskey burger. It was a pleasant lunch while enjoying the ambience and hustle of everyone shopping, eating, and having a great time. The "chips" (aka fries) were fantastic! read more

Lost Colony Tavern - Whiskey Burger - Pubs Near Me - Manteo, North Carolina

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Service and staff was friendly but food quality was lacking. Also had a Guinness off draft and it was skunky. Ambiance is geared more towards children, so probably an ok family friendly establishment if you just need a quick bite. read more