Terri And David's Guidebook
Food scene
We love Morgan’s! It is one of the most consistent restaurants here in New Bern. They have everything from sandwiches salads seafood local seafood, pasta etc. they also have outdoor seating. This is a must when visiting New Bern
55 locals recommend
Morgan's Tavern & Grill
235 Craven StWe love Morgan’s! It is one of the most consistent restaurants here in New Bern. They have everything from sandwiches salads seafood local seafood, pasta etc. they also have outdoor seating. This is a must when visiting New Bern
MJ’s is the BEST for local seafood. Fresh Oysters , raw or steamed, shrimp , local catch of the day. They have an awesome bar area, if you can get a seat. You won’t meet a stranger here !
42 locals recommend
Mj's Raw Bar and Grille
216 Middle StMJ’s is the BEST for local seafood. Fresh Oysters , raw or steamed, shrimp , local catch of the day. They have an awesome bar area, if you can get a seat. You won’t meet a stranger here !
Cypress hall is the new kid on the block. A great spot to enjoy a cocktail at their beautiful bar. Or sitting at their counter bar looking at the people go by. Delicious food. Many people go here for special occasions.
31 locals recommend
Cypress Hall
219 Middle StCypress hall is the new kid on the block. A great spot to enjoy a cocktail at their beautiful bar. Or sitting at their counter bar looking at the people go by. Delicious food. Many people go here for special occasions.
The Chelsea is the home of the original pharmacy where they founded Pepsi Cola right here in new Bern. Obviously it is a restaurant now and one of our local favorites. They always have consistent food you could get anything from pasta, burgers , salads, seafood and awesome daily specials. very friendly staff and great owners
38 locals recommend
The Chelsea
335 Middle StThe Chelsea is the home of the original pharmacy where they founded Pepsi Cola right here in new Bern. Obviously it is a restaurant now and one of our local favorites. They always have consistent food you could get anything from pasta, burgers , salads, seafood and awesome daily specials. very friendly staff and great owners
A definite MUST when seeing our great town. It’s our only waterfront restaurant in town. A beautiful outdoor deck with lots of seating. A lower deck area with an outdoor bar and seating around the perimeter to watch the water traffic go by while sipping your favorite drink! Awesome food too!
49 locals recommend
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant
100 Pollock StreetA definite MUST when seeing our great town. It’s our only waterfront restaurant in town. A beautiful outdoor deck with lots of seating. A lower deck area with an outdoor bar and seating around the perimeter to watch the water traffic go by while sipping your favorite drink! Awesome food too!
Blackbeards is one of our local sports bar! They have have many TV screens to watch your favorite sport. They also serve great pub food. What makes Blackbeards awesome there is usually always a live band on the calendar They have a great outdoor area as well. A good music scene.
17 locals recommend
Blackbeard's Triple Play Restaurant & Bar
415 S Front StBlackbeards is one of our local sports bar! They have have many TV screens to watch your favorite sport. They also serve great pub food. What makes Blackbeards awesome there is usually always a live band on the calendar They have a great outdoor area as well. A good music scene.
Awesome spot for a great burger , beer. Etc. unique space , friendly staff and great owners
Poppy's Bites and Barrels
313 Pollock StreetAwesome spot for a great burger , beer. Etc. unique space , friendly staff and great owners
A cute restaurant located near the Tryon palace and the trolley tour! Stop in for some great pizza after an afternoon of sight seeing.
10 locals recommend
Savage's Wood Burning Pizzeria
303 Metcalf StA cute restaurant located near the Tryon palace and the trolley tour! Stop in for some great pizza after an afternoon of sight seeing.
Sightseeing
Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola
256 Middle StGovernor's Palace | Tryon Palace
529 S Front StBrewery and Wine
Local Breweries and Wine bars
A must stop when cruising down Middle Street. A local brewery with tons of selections and great wine as well!
6 locals recommend
The Bruin Craft Beer and Wine
224 Middle StA must stop when cruising down Middle Street. A local brewery with tons of selections and great wine as well!
Another local favorite. Good pub food , a large indoor space. Lots of fun games, tables and places to sit outside as well. Most weekends they have live music!
9 locals recommend
Tap That Craft Beer and Wine Bar
901B Pollock StAnother local favorite. Good pub food , a large indoor space. Lots of fun games, tables and places to sit outside as well. Most weekends they have live music!
Part of the ‘Beermuda’ Triangle on Pollock street. Other two are Tap That and Brewery 99. A new local favorite brewing their own beer. A local food truck is usually there for your appetite as well !
Freshwater Beer Co.
904 Pollock StreetPart of the ‘Beermuda’ Triangle on Pollock street. Other two are Tap That and Brewery 99. A new local favorite brewing their own beer. A local food truck is usually there for your appetite as well !
This is just fun. They serve beer and wine. Go with your group of friends ! They recently moved into a larger space and offer video games , pool tables
7 locals recommend
Beary The Hatchet | Axe Throwing Co.
504 S Front StThis is just fun. They serve beer and wine. Go with your group of friends ! They recently moved into a larger space and offer video games , pool tables
Candy and Ice cream
All the sweets you desire
When you are looking for that sweet snack. Stop into this cute store right off middle street. Candies / ice cream and house made fudge !
11 locals recommend
Bear City Fudge Company
236C Middle StWhen you are looking for that sweet snack. Stop into this cute store right off middle street. Candies / ice cream and house made fudge !
When you are looking for the best ice cream in town - this is the place ! They also service sandwiches. A great spot for families and anyone who loves ice cream!
18 locals recommend
Cow Cafe
319 Middle StWhen you are looking for the best ice cream in town - this is the place ! They also service sandwiches. A great spot for families and anyone who loves ice cream!
Coffee Shops etc.
Local Coffee shops
Just about the best coffee shop you will ever encounter. The owners are the sweetest. They bake all their goodies in house - you can watch on the other side of the window. Donovan- one of the owners a d the best barista in town - did most of the renovations on his own. You will walk in as a new customer - you will leave as family! Our favorite coffee house! A must see!
11 locals recommend
Crema Brew
914 Broad StJust about the best coffee shop you will ever encounter. The owners are the sweetest. They bake all their goodies in house - you can watch on the other side of the window. Donovan- one of the owners a d the best barista in town - did most of the renovations on his own. You will walk in as a new customer - you will leave as family! Our favorite coffee house! A must see!
A cute place on middle street that opens early and serves your coffee needs. They make in home cookies , sweets, egg cups, breakfast sandwiches. They also serve lunch. Bellas is a must stop when visiting downtown New Bern!
7 locals recommend
Bella's Cafe & Catering
323 Middle StA cute place on middle street that opens early and serves your coffee needs. They make in home cookies , sweets, egg cups, breakfast sandwiches. They also serve lunch. Bellas is a must stop when visiting downtown New Bern!
A cute , relatively new, coffee shop and local goods retail shop downtown! Sweet treats too!
Nautical Star Coffee Company
218 Middle StA cute , relatively new, coffee shop and local goods retail shop downtown! Sweet treats too!
Retail
Local retail stores downtown -
Our local doggie store on Middle street. Bring home a special treat for your special four legged family member. They offer freshly made doggie cookies alone with social toys, food etc ! Dogs welcomed / people tolerated!
Nauti Paws Pet Boutique & Bakery
208 Middle StOur local doggie store on Middle street. Bring home a special treat for your special four legged family member. They offer freshly made doggie cookies alone with social toys, food etc ! Dogs welcomed / people tolerated!
Just about anything you can imagine is here. From sandals to wine to local One of our best stores to buy your New Bern keepsake!
6 locals recommend
Nautical Wheelers
202 A Craven StJust about anything you can imagine is here. From sandals to wine to local One of our best stores to buy your New Bern keepsake!
Blue Magnolia
223 Middle StUnique gifts for someone special or even yourself!
We have so many awesome retail shops on Middle and Pollock street. Just go for a walk , take it all in and take a look at all of them!
Middle Street
Middle StreetWe have so many awesome retail shops on Middle and Pollock street. Just go for a walk , take it all in and take a look at all of them!
One of our most beloved stores downtown. Mitchell’s is a staple and one of the most unique experiences while visiting New Bern. A definite stop and purchase spot!
21 locals recommend
Mitchell Hardware
215 Craven StOne of our most beloved stores downtown. Mitchell’s is a staple and one of the most unique experiences while visiting New Bern. A definite stop and purchase spot!