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    The Fiddlin Pig

    4.3 (64 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    I am local but I will not go back for the fact that me and my child cannot bring a more than halfway drank milkshake inside on a very hot day.

    Kristy M.

    The Fiddlin' Pig is all about the vibe! Having traveled to England numerous times, I'd give up on the idea of finding an authentic British pub anywhere near Virginia Beach when suddenly this came across my radar. I gathered my tribe, including my friend who is actually British, and we headed over for brunch one morning. The delightful experience began outside on the sidewalk when we spotted the cheery red phone booth. We bounced in and were greeted by friendly staff. The bar dining area was fairly empty, and we found a table big enough to accommodate our party of 10. The business culture is decidedly British- you order at the bar, and you don't tip. Employees are paid a decent wage according to the European model. There was ample beer on tap. The food menu is modest but covers all the bases. I opted for the sausage roll (which I forgot to take a photo of) and a pickled egg, both being simple and delicious staple foods. Nothing would be labeled gourmet but that's kind of the point of a British pub, isn't it? My British friend gave his hearty stamp of approval to the whole experience and I am sure we will return!

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    Heather B.

    When you walk in, look at the menu, then go up to the cashier and order they will bring your food out then. I was unaware that that is how they operate. Seating is limited. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's definitely really eclectic in there. The staff were great. They were attentive. The food was good. My steak was seasoned well, and cooked to my liking. The cheese with my pretzels was perfect. My friends enjoyed their meal as well. Parking was easy. We were able to find street parking pretty close. We just had a short walk.

    Sophia E.

    They have very good drinks especially their ginger beer The food is very greasy not anything light like salad. The environment is very nice, there is board games to play and chess. The main issue is that, the other section of the restaurant near the kitchen doors, off one of the employees phones they are playing unreasonably loud trap music that is not clean by the way if you have kids and it is very annoying. It is worth a try though. ( Food is a bit expensive)

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    Debbie W.

    The food was so tasty. The atmosphere is people drinking beer and conversing . You were served food very quickly. Hot foods were hot. I had the cheese pie and scotch egg. Loved the scotch egg. Bread pudding was good. Can't wait to go again.

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    Caroline J.

    First time here and will be back! The food: Stew of the week was chicken and very good but didn't like all the mushrooms. Just a personal preference, but good flavor. Fish & Chips- Good chips, LOVED the mushy peas, really good flavor, fish was flaky but over fried a bit. One less minute in the fryer would have been good! Great tartar sauce. Guinness-excellent pour Lemonade-very tasty Ambiance: -Very nice inside, with a few TV's, and a British pub feel. Two different dining areas and even a little sitting area. Outdoor sitting area as well. Service: Order everything at the bar including food and drinks. Can be a little confusing or a wait time because they only have one computer to put in orders so you can have a large group in front of you taking their time to order. All the people we encountered taking our orders or bringing food were very kind and helpful. Will come back to try out more food and drinks!

    The Fiddlin Pig outside on Main St.
    Peter O.

    We were on vacation in Williamsburg, VA with some old friends. We all love to drive around and found unique stores and places of interest. One of our friends told us about the Jamestown ferry and the smoked hams made in Smithfield. We decided we would take the ferry, which was free! You don't see that every day. The ferry ride was about 20 minutes and it saved us about an about a hour of traveling around on the roads. It was a very relaxing voyage with birds chirping as we crossed the James river. What a beautiful little town with shops, pubs and Victorian houses. We parked and walked around and found the Visitors' Center. We took some maps and visited many of the shops. Of course my wife and her friends bought gifts for our families back home. We were getting hungry so we decided on the Fiddlin Pig on Main Street. This was a British pub with authentic British food and drink. Our waitress, Emory, was so nice and very with helpful with our drinks and menus. I had London Pride ale and the girls had margaritas and cokes. I had fish bites and chips and my wife had fish and chips. My wife loved the crispy fish and chips had a cheese dipping. I loved the fish bites with tartar sauce. Delicious! One of our friends had the steak and ale with the mushy peas and chips. She loved it! Another couple had a cheese burger and chips and lamb stew with the mushy peas. They were both very pleased with their meals. Another couple had the fish and chips and her husband had a sausage rolls with chips. He ate it all and said it was great! I noticed the pub had a chess board and a dart board in the back room. A very British pub atmosphere! We were stuffed and thanked our waitress for the great food and service. The pub was friendly and reminded me of my trips to London pubs overseas. We truly enjoyed our time at the Fiddlin Pig. Even though Smithfield is a little off the beaten path, it is well worth the trip. If you have the time to visit Smithfield do it via the ferry! This is a memorable experience! We all strongly recommend the Fiddlin Pig for drinks and for lunch or dinner. Excellent food, drinks and service. If you are near Williamsburg make the trip! All the best to you and your families. Safe travels, eat healthy and most of all be happy!

    Just had an amazing dinner at the Fiddlin Pig in downtown Smithfield. Enjoyed the new special, Bone-in Gammon Chop. With the house G&T. An awesome meal. Great food, service and atmosphere!

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    Outstanding and Friendly. Great food options. Great beer options. Indoor and outdoor dining. Dog friendly.

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    Just had the fish and chips and it was delicious! Huge piece of fish. Great atmosphere, friendly staff.

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    Amazing food and atmosphere! The weekend full breakfast is bang on with a cider. The owners are wonderfully friendly and hospitable.

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    Great food. Good selection of English craft beers. Nice dining area atmosphere. Outdoor seating to enjoy the downtown scene.

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    Excellent beer and food, great service, different ambiance in each of the three rooms. This is my new favorite place to eat.

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    My Neighbors' Pub

    My Neighbors' Pub

    4.0(39 reviews)
    12.3 mi

    Last weekend, I stopped by this place with a Meetup group that I ran into earlier at a local…read morebrewery. We decided to hop over here to catch specials for St. Patrick's Day and they also had karaoke going on. Would this first visir hold potential for yours truly? Our group was able to snag a table right across the bar with no issues. For the whole night, foot traffic wasn't heavy. For the pub itself, it is a bit dated, but nothing where major updates are needed. They also have a separate section for billards and you can also smoke while enjoying company. All of us did order food while some sang karaoke (I didn't participate). For myself, I selected a fried petals basket which came with their house sauce. It was good enough for me since I ate earlier. The food was very good. Each fried onion was very crispy and their house sauce was a great compliment. I also decided to have one of their house drinks. The fruit bomb which consisted of Three Olives Loopy vodka and Red Bull. The drink was very good. Not too strong and just right. And for you diabetics out there like myself, the vodka is sugar free. The Red Bull does add sweetness to the drink, but your carb intake will be just fine. For a first timer, it was a good experience. A nice staff with some good food and spirts on hand. I'll definitely make a return here soon :)

    Wonderful spot right in the middle of the shopping center. They have pool tables, galore, and house…read moretrivia nights as well as other event. Food is good, but there is smoking throughout so be prepared

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    Yorktown Pub - Crab dip.  Tasty and bigger portion than it looks

    Yorktown Pub

    3.8(541 reviews)
    18.9 mi
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    Haven't been since the patio opened up. Unfortunately the patio was not serving mixed drinks and…read moreother libations..etc.. so no worries, we went inside the pub. Hostess was awesome, seated us in 5 minutes. Thank You Started with bloody mary's and potato skins. Both choices were excellent and goodness the potato skins were humongous..and tasty. I added the clam chowder and it was amazeballs. The wife and I shared the fried shrimp, french fries and Cole slaw . Huge portions and the shrimp were the bomb diggity! Service was very good, thank you Nicole...the place was packed on a Labor Day (Monday).

    Yorktown Pub was a solid stop and I had an overall good experience…read more I ordered the shrimp tacos, which were a special. They tasted great, the shrimp were cooked and seasoned very well. The biggest issue was the portion size. The special only came with two tacos, which only contained 6 shrimp in total, which felt a little light for a meal. I was also surprised by the bar. I asked for a mojito and was told that they couldn't make drinks that are not on their menu. Not a deal breaker, but still disappointing because from the looks of it, they had a full-service bar, which I wouldn't think a mojito would be an issue to make. And no, I wasn't asking for a mojito during a busy time when the bartender was slammed. Overall, the food tasted very good and the waterfront location was hard to beat. It was only two small things that kept this from being a 5 star experience, but I absolutely would come back as I enjoyed myself.

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    Vodka & Red Bull- sugar free

    The Smithfield Inn Restaurant & Tavern - Miniature Puff Pastry

    The Smithfield Inn Restaurant & Tavern

    3.6(105 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Stopped in for a few drinks and to warm up and overall enjoyed the atmosphere and drinks!…read more Drinks: The pumpkin patch- a cocktail with espresso and liquor and I can't recall what else but no milk or cream. Very good! English Breakfast Tea- including a full pot of tea, cream, sugar. It was delightful! Ambiance: We had our drinks in the bar area and it was nice and comfortable. Went into the main sitting room and they had a fire going. Bathrooms were clean. Service: Hostess who sat us, was nice and sweet. Waitress was very attentive and kind. Bartender checked to see how we enjoyed the cocktail and was very friendly.

    We were just out for a drive and arrived in Smithfield around lunch time. After looking around at…read morethe local restaurants we decided on the Smithfield Inn. The charm of this historic building is wonderful it was old enough to be historic but modern enough to be comfortable. We were greeted by Cydney who was the hostess as well as our waitress, a very pleasant young lady who was professional and friendly. It was a Sunday and they were serving brunch, Cydney explained the specials and we decided on items from the menu, it was easy to read and explained the meals. After a brief wait Cydney brought our meals, the presentation was excellent but the taste was even better. I'm usually a big eater but I could not finish the entire meal. I would certainly give this restaurant five stars. As we were finishing our meals the Chef came out and asked if we enjoyed our meals and both of us told him the meals were exceptional. I am looking forward to our next trip to the Smithfield Inn

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    Bar and cafe area

    Brickhouse Tavern - Wings and Mac & Cheese Bites.

    Brickhouse Tavern

    3.8(403 reviews)
    10.5 mi
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    I happened across this place to catch a World Cup match a couple weeks ago and I have to say, the…read moreexperience brought me back the next day. I felt comfortable and engrossed in conversation with the staff and other patrons in a way that had me coming back the next night for dinner again. All too often, the sports-pub vibe will let you down, but this place takes each item on its menu seriously and cares considerably about what they're plating in front of you. It makes me feel like something special is happening in that kitchen like the show "The Bear." If the bartenders ask you if you want the potato salad as your side because it's made in house, then trust him. He's telling you this for a reason because you're about to embark on a culinary experience of a lifetime. What I assume is typically a college bar, this place is quite a wonderful little find. Mind you, I happened to come through on two evenings during the summer holidays so maybe the vibe is different in October but I can't recommend it more based on my experience.

    Maybe it was an off day, I don't know, but I think I finally found the worst pizza I've ever tried…read more I see some of the reviews say great pizza and some say soggy pizza. I came in for lunch today with 2 teenagers. We ordered a large cheese pizza. Not one of us ate a 2nd piece. The cheese and sauce were both pretty flavorless but the crust was really weird; like eating a double layer of cardboard. The bottom of the crust was pretty well-cooked, almost burnt, so maybe that's why. It was tough and flavorless. Not at all like any other brick- fired pizza I've had. Would not recommend.

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