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    The Porter

    4.0 (81 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Beer Bar
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE PORTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Menu part I
    Nick S.

    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!

    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!

    Turkey wrap
    Lily A.

    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.

    Hair of the Dog and fries!
    Donald R.

    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.

    Outside

    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.

    Interior
    Carol C.

    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.

    Steven D.

    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

    Providence - Strawberry Blonde
    Brady D.

    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.

    Our drinks

    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.

    Fried Cheese Sticks, Fish & Chips, Pretzels, and Buffalo Chicken Poppers.
    Stacie P.

    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.

    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

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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.

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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.

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

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    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.

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    I had their Meatloaf which was delicious and the mashed potatoes went well with the meal.

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    Crescent City Grill

    Crescent City Grill

    4.0
    (574 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    My husband and I met a friend at Crescent City while passing through on a road trip, and while we…read morewere told it was good by some of the locals, we weren't expecting just HOW good! Our server, Cameron, was kind, patient, and attentive as we waited for our friend to arrive. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the menu, and offered great suggestions based on his personal favorites. We started with the crabmeat wontons, which I was expecting to favor traditional rangoons, but these were crispy gyozo dumplings, filled with a savory and smooth blend of crab and cream cheese, and served with sweet chili sauce. They didn't last long on the table :) Even my husband, who usually doesn't like seafood, dug in! Intrigued by the subtle twist on a classic, my husband chose the fried chicken and beignets. I was allowed a bite :) and it was hard to stop there! The flavor of both components was outstanding, and the crispy texture, perfect. I wasn't quite as hungry, so I asked if I could do a classic Caesar salad and add creole shrimp. When I say this was the best salad I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating! The flavor of the dressing was so simple yet rich, the croutons were light and tasted freshly-made, and the shrimp were deliciously savory, with a blackened flavor that exceeded my expectations. All in all, a great dining experience that we will share with others traveling through the area, and will repeat if we're ever back!

    Food was so-so, soggy wyagu burger bun, dried fries & a 45+ minutes wait for just a burger & fries…read moreat 7:45 pm when nobody was there. No wonder most tables were empty! When it comes down to it, it's about the food! The server was a nice young lady & that was about the only saving grace of my over priced & long wait supper. This place looks cool but I want better food, more fair pricing & faster service. I'd recommend you look elsewhere if you want a tasty meal. Don't let the "cool vibe look" deceive you!

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    Dining area
    Blackened Catch Orleans with fruit and creamed spinach.
    Blackened Catch Orleans with fruit and creamed spinach.
    Beautiful outside patio!

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    Mario's Italian Resturant & Bar

    Mario's Italian Resturant & Bar

    4.4
    (172 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Felt at home at once. They have a wonderful menu. Lots of dissesI love. I started with the Caesar…read moresalad with anchovies. It is so rare to find a real ceasar it was great. For the entree I had the Fruti de Mare. Excellent, I ended up eating just a little pasta the seafood was so good. Then we finished with the lemon chello cake. Every think was great. The service was attentive but not overwhelming. I'll be back.

    Mario's Italian Restaurant & Bar -- a place where I left happy... but also slightly disappointed…read moreand emotionally confused. I ordered the lobster ravioli, which sounded like a life decision I'd brag about later. What arrived was 4 ravioli and 4 small shrimp -- which, in most cultures, is called an appetizer but I might just need to go on a diet. Flavor-wise it was... politely stated..Not bad, just kind of bland. Also the shrimp still had the tails on, so dinner became a part-time job. Nothing says "fine dining" like performing minor seafood surgery in pink sauce while your pasta cools. The wine list was the real plot twist. No rosé. No Sauvignon Blanc. I have never -- and I mean never -- gone to an Italian restaurant and ordered beer out of necessity. Yet here we are. It just didn't feel right. Now, credit where it's due: the garlic bread was actually really good (though I'm pretty sure it didn't grow up in that kitchen), and the limoncello cake -- confirmed not house-made -- was honestly the star of the meal. Service was great, atmosphere was pleasant, and I didn't have a bad time... Three stars: good evening, questionable portion sizing, and a restaurant that accidentally convinced me to drink beer at an Italian restaurant.

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    Spaghetti with meat sauce. SO DELICIOUS!!
    Spaghetti with meat sauce. SO DELICIOUS!!
    Sausage and peppers

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    Keg & Barrel

    Keg & Barrel

    4.4
    (354 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Absolutely wonderful experiences. I've sat inside the bar area several times and had food…read more Everything is always good and pretty much as you expect, bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. Staff is extremely sweet. I love both locations, each have their own thing.

    We made a day trip for the Lucky rabbit and searched Yelp for a place to grab lunch. It is a seat…read moreyourself restaurant so we chose a table on the wall. The lighting is a bit dim for our old eyes but otherwise it has the feel of a pub. We loved that. Our server was very nice and helpful. We ordered the bacon cheddar fries. The fries are like a cottage fries that are then cut into strips. Perfect fry on them. The bacon could have been crispier but great flavor and a good ranch. I had the KPauls pasta. We all enjoyed it. Pasta cooked perfectly al dente. If you love a saucy pasta this isn't for you. It is nice and creamy but not swimming in it. Big plump shrimp that tasted great. Also has chunks of chicken breast and sliced sausage. Uncle Jim got the red beans and rice. Great flavor but barely warm. The catfish is a thicker cut and battered in a coarsely ground corn meal. Aunt Robin had the shrimp and grits. Those were the star of the show. So creamy and incredible flavor. Very generous amount of nice sized shrimp. Mike had the Keg Stand burger. He requested the sauce on the side. It's definitely a unique flavor. Nice soft bun. The meat was grossly over cooked but would have been tasty had it not been so dry. The onion rings that came with the burger were soggy. Overall, enjoyed it. We know what to get next time. Shrimp and grits and KPauls pasta!!

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    Tableside art.
    Thai chicken wraps.. okay
    Thai chicken wraps.. okay
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