Love this place. The ambience is unmatched in the area. Brick walls, lighting is perfect (I'm one…read moreof those people who despises dim lighting but theirs is right on), easy to sit at the bar solo or with friends. The cocktails and mocktails are delicious. And the bartenders are welcoming and happy to engage in conversation. It's an easy place to come in as a visitor to new bern and make friends with strangers or make it your regular spot.

This is a really cool bar in downtown New Bern tucked away between some historical buildings. When…read moreyou walk into it has a modern look to it and you'll immediately see a large number selections of bottles in their bar. If you're in search for Pappy this is the spot that has it! You won't be disappointed, their service is exceptional and the bartenders are great at what they do!

We stopped in and grabbed a beer. It was our first time there. The decor was very nice. It was…read morejust a nice bar. The beer was a good but a little warm.

Visited the PourHouse in August.Bar tender very rude Dropped the F bomb several times. Never…read moreagain.

Was our special occasion splurge for our trip here in New Bern…read more Get on their events calendar quick if you want to reserve seating to see their evening live music. Beautiful, jazzy, Art Deco space. They had wonderful cocktails to choose from, cold draft beers, a big wine list, and very interesting food. We felt like just tapas, we got the empanadas and the "naked" egg rolls. We also got one order of smoked mac and cheese. The empanadas were too hard. I wish they were a little softer, but the egg rolls were delicious, and the mac and cheese was shockingly good. Probably the best I ever had. They have these really cool individual rooms that you can rent with friends if you want to make a special night of feeling like you're in a different world back in time. Definitely worth a visit.

It's been a couple years since my last review and there's a new chef at the helm. I was glad to…read moresee he kept the old favorites (the burger, egg rolls, etc.) but the menu is much larger now. We enjoyed the watermelon carpaccio, fried green tomatoes, garden risotto with added shrimp. Everything was very good. The tomato portion was enormous and the beer batter was crispy and light. The risotto? It wasn't really risotto, it was more like a creamy rice but it was delicious. And those shrimp were big, juicy and tasted like they just came out of the sea. The watermelon, though, was a shocker. It was grilled! It had a really great smoky flavor that was totally unexpected and the dressing was light and fresh. We always sit at the bar and the service is always on point.

I want to jump right in here and say: the wings. So I stopped in for a beer and booze and a book…read more While I'm here I spot the wings on the menu. I remember the dry rub wings being amazing. Great crust and tender meat. Today's was not that. Tender meat but the crust was a smidge over done, not enough to ruin the meal, but nothing to fantasize about like the early days of this place. They have the Lagavulin 16. Winner winner chicken dinner right there. Tullamore Dew was well would have made 5 stars. Service was good though. Professional. And they have two pretty big TVs to watch sports on. Ladies Flag Football baby. No one to revisit though like other establishments in the area. Very light rock music in the background. But I'm here during the daytime. Great atmosphere for a sunny day.

Maybe I tried the wrong things but I was underwhelmed. If I was just scoring the outside bar and…read morethe staff they would get five stars. The staff was very attentive but not annoying. They worked well together and made sure we were well taken care of. If you went to a restaurant just for the staff then this would get them five stars. But I don't come just for the staff or ambiance. I come to restaurants for the food and with a limited budget I want value and quality for our money. When we go to a place we haven't tried before I like to try sampler plates or try smaller portions of more items to learn what they are good at. Most BBQ joints have a sampler platter but there wasn't one on the menu. I asked about it and they said it was common to get smaller portions of the proteins as a combo (again not on the menu) but if you do it, doesn't come with the bread or the side even though the price is a bit more. You get to choose three meats. Ok I ordered the sausage, burnt ends, pork belly and a side of fries. The sausage was very good, thank you. The pork belly was a very small portion and fattier than I've had before, sweetened and too salty. The burnt ends were bad, I couldn't even finish them. Perhaps the worst burnt ends I've ever had. Very salty, I mean way too much salt. greasy, truly burnt not just the bark and meat like most burnt ends, and the sauce wasn't very good either. I was really disappointed. The fries were great, I would come here just for those. My wife ordered the turkey pot pie which was small and dry. She asked for some gravy on the side which they promptly got out. She indicated it was very good gravy.

That was the best Burger and Fies .The art work on thewalls and brick wall on the opposed side …read more and Great staff .Owner came out and meet us and told us about the art work .Fun and fabulous food 5 out of 5 stars .

My husband had visited this place numerous times and sent me pictures of his fancy cocktails so…read morewhen I was in town I wanted to go. It's a tiny little place, about the size and shape of a train car. When we walked in the bar was packed three deep. There was a street festival going on outside and the bartender was absolutely slammed with people ordering drinks and beers to go. Because of that all the drinks were being served in Red Solo cups -- so much for my pretty cocktail. Oh well, I'll just have to go back! I ordered the Bucked in Mexico and it was absolutely delicious. So good. The atmosphere was great -- lots of friendly people, music fitting to a saloon and a nice little outdoor area.

Fabulous cocktails, fast service, good vibes. Sat at the bar on the right hand side when you walked…read morein and it had two older gentleman making the drinks, who nailed it.

Great drinks and the bartenders are very nice!!! Was told to try this place by some locals it did…read morenot disappoint! Will be back!!!

Reviews are kind of mixed but we had a great experience for brunch on 8/22. Food was really good…read moreand our server was personable and attentive. Will definitely go back.

Service was ok but brunch was awful. This is not worth the money. The "quiche" was not an actual…read morequiche. Is was more of an egg bake? It was tasteless, had no crust, and was only egg (could not find meat or cheese in the entire square). Nothing about this meal would make me want to try this place again.

Everything about this restaurant is five stars. First, you…read morecouldn't ask for a better location on the waterfront an incredible view. The vibe in the restaurant is casual and the decor minimalist. We were immediately greeted with genuine warmth and friendliness. We sat at a window with a view and enjoyed our Brussels sprouts appetizer. Not only was it hot, crisp and flavorful but plenty of food for three adults to share. Mains were fantastic-- roasted beet salad was refreshing on a super hot day, fish tacos could easily have fed two. Crispy fish, slaw and tortillas were perfection. I had a chipotle burger which was the best burger I had enjoyed in ages. Service was professional and friendly. Can't say enough good things about the spot. Wish I lived closer so I could try more of the menu.

My small group wanted to eat waterside, so we went to Persimmons for lunch. We were quickly seated…read moreupstairs with picturesque views of the water. Our server Ridley, came to the table promptly, answered our questions and took our orders. Our drinks came quickly and were always full. The food arrived soon after our orders were placed. The presentation of our meals was terrific. Three diners in our party ordered the Fish Tacos and one got the Fish and Chips. It would be an understatement to say the servings were seriously generous. The fish & chips came 3 large fried fish filets and a heaping of seasoned fries. The taco orders each had 3 full vs mini sized soft tacos overflowing with fish filets...the fish was legit spilling out over both ends of the tacos! The fish was lightly battered, nicely seasoned and fried to perfection. The quantity of the food was so generous, only one of us could finish our meal!! On our way out, we stopped and spoke with the manager Kelsey. She is the spirit behind the "the new and improved" Persimmon's ethos. She took no credit for the changes or improvements and instead placed our exemplary experience squarely at the feet of her employees! It's obvious she's a wonderful, caring leader of the Persimmon's team. Cheers to Kelsey, Ridley and the Persimmon's crew!

Decent spot for a pint. Nice selection and friendly staff. Next time I roll through New Bern, I'll…read morehave to pop in again. Minus .5 stars because the main bar has a bit of a strange layout.

Nice spot downtown to sit and have a beer or glass of wine and watch the world go by outside the…read morefront window. The bartenders are always friendly. They have plenty of window and bar seating. They also have picnic tables outside to sit at. The fact that they are dog friendly is an extra bonus for us. I love the fact that if they don't have a draft beer I like, they always have a well stocked cooler of single cans to choose from. They also have a large selection of wine and beer to buy and take home.

A somewhat ordinary-looking entrance leads to a beautiful, airy, open dining room. We were greeted…read moreby one of the owners (Suzanne) who was warm & welcoming. They have a nice selection of cocktails, many of which seem crafted to honor the local vibe. I had a cocktail containing a house distilled gin. Delicious. They also let my husband sample two of the house distilled gins before he ordered a gin and tonic. He was very happy. Kennedy, our friendly, knowledgeable server, brought out complimentary cornbread with brown butter/molasses butter and tomato soup shooters. Yum. They offer two- and three-course price fix menus, and for a few dollars more, you can make it a wine pairing. My husband did that, and I ordered off of the regular menu. His collard green salad was sensational! He couldn't stop raving about it even as he was finishing it up. His second course was filet mignon, and it was the most savory, tasty filet I've ever had! I had lemon risotto with asparagus and tomatoes - it was delicious as well. We were at the Hackney to celebrate closing on our house in Washington, and we made the perfect choice for a celebratory dinner. We will be back!

Beautiful use of an old bank! The chef is a James Beard Nominee!! Good for him!…read more We were in the area for two nights and we ate there both nights. This isn't like us, but it was so good I didn't want to go elsewhere. Everything we ordered was phenomenal! The service was wonderful and it costs what you'd expect for a place like this. The soft shell crab and grits - holy cow!!! That's the best sauce (gravy?) that I've ever tasted! Although the banana pudding wasn't traditional, it was the bomb (sorry, but it's a great way to describe it). If you go, make a reservation or plan to go early or later.