Guidebook for New Bern
Food Scene
There are so many restaurants in downtown New Bern, some old and some new: pubs, breweries, high-end Southern fare, coffee houses, and ice cream shops. So much to choose from for a tiny town!
One of the best restaurants around. Small bar, plus plenty of table seating. Try the shrimp and grits with a glass of Cabernet!
38 habitants recommandent
The Chelsea
335 Middle StOne of the best restaurants around. Small bar, plus plenty of table seating. Try the shrimp and grits with a glass of Cabernet!
Overlooking the Neuse River. Especially great in the summer, when you can sit on the deck. Award-winning chef. Some unusual dishes, but also great burgers.
49 habitants recommandent
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant
100 Pollock StreetOverlooking the Neuse River. Especially great in the summer, when you can sit on the deck. Award-winning chef. Some unusual dishes, but also great burgers.
Sit at a table or at the bar. Great chili. Full bar. Awesome wait staff.
55 habitants recommandent
Morgan's Tavern & Grill
235 Craven StSit at a table or at the bar. Great chili. Full bar. Awesome wait staff.
Only East Indian game in town, and truly authentic! reasonably priced lunch buffet weekdays, dinners pricey, and the food takes a while to prepare, but it is worth the wait!
15 habitants recommandent
Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant
309 Middle StOnly East Indian game in town, and truly authentic! reasonably priced lunch buffet weekdays, dinners pricey, and the food takes a while to prepare, but it is worth the wait!
Sit in a booth, at the bar, or outside, weather permitting. For the die hard seafood lover.
42 habitants recommandent
Mj's Raw Bar and Grille
216 Middle StSit in a booth, at the bar, or outside, weather permitting. For the die hard seafood lover.
Pretty much the best game in town for breakfast. Gotta try the French toast. Mmmmmm.
32 habitants recommandent
Baker's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery
227 Middle StPretty much the best game in town for breakfast. Gotta try the French toast. Mmmmmm.
This restaurant is now called Michael's Pub and Patio. Some of the best bar food you will ever have. And great service too.
Pollock Street Pub & Oyster Bar
208 Pollock StThis restaurant is now called Michael's Pub and Patio. Some of the best bar food you will ever have. And great service too.
Best ice cream in the universe! Fun to stop in with the kids on on Saturday afternoon, or on date night after dinner. Be sure to check out their little choo choo train!
18 habitants recommandent
Cow Cafe
319 Middle StBest ice cream in the universe! Fun to stop in with the kids on on Saturday afternoon, or on date night after dinner. Be sure to check out their little choo choo train!
Sightseeing
If you love history, beautiful gardens, and holiday fun, this is the place for you! Just remember to bring your camera.
76 habitants recommandent
Palais du Gouverneur | Palais Tryon
529 S Front StIf you love history, beautiful gardens, and holiday fun, this is the place for you! Just remember to bring your camera.
Shopping
Best little bookstore in the world. say hello to the owner, Michelle, and give a pat on the head to Derby the cat. Whether you like to peruse used books, or pick up signed books by local authors, this store is a staple in New Bern.
The Next Chapter Books & Art
Best little bookstore in the world. say hello to the owner, Michelle, and give a pat on the head to Derby the cat. Whether you like to peruse used books, or pick up signed books by local authors, this store is a staple in New Bern.
Best store in town for Tees, hats, mugs, and awesome clothing. Fun employees, too! Buy local!
Surf, Wind and Fire
230 Middle StBest store in town for Tees, hats, mugs, and awesome clothing. Fun employees, too! Buy local!
Antiques galore! Just browse, or pick up an unusual gift. Give yourself time. It's a big place!
6 habitants recommandent
Poor Charlie's Flea Market & Antiques
208 Hancock StAntiques galore! Just browse, or pick up an unusual gift. Give yourself time. It's a big place!
Huge antique store close to Union Point Park. Plan on staying at least an hour...there is so much to see!
9 habitants recommandent
Franklin's Antique Mall
215 E Front StHuge antique store close to Union Point Park. Plan on staying at least an hour...there is so much to see!
Blue Magnolia
223 Middle StHigh-end gifts. Fun to browse and shop for that special something.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tapas, high-end cocktails, a refined wine list, and live music. The perfect place to get dressed up. Big city feel!
Baxter's 1892
Tapas, high-end cocktails, a refined wine list, and live music. The perfect place to get dressed up. Big city feel!
This place feels like it belongs on a tropical island! Awesome locally brewed beers and food trucks often within reach.
17 habitants recommandent
Brewery99
1030 Pollock StThis place feels like it belongs on a tropical island! Awesome locally brewed beers and food trucks often within reach.
Everything Else
Fresh in-season veggies, home-made local crafts and foods. Every Tues and Sat, except during winter when it is only open on Saturdays.
19 habitants recommandent
Farmer's Market
421 S Front StFresh in-season veggies, home-made local crafts and foods. Every Tues and Sat, except during winter when it is only open on Saturdays.
Arts & Culture
Fun and lively community theatre, offering shows year-round, including seasonal ballets and children's theatre.
11 habitants recommandent
New Bern Civic Theatre
414 Pollock StFun and lively community theatre, offering shows year-round, including seasonal ballets and children's theatre.
RiverTowne Players
514 Hancock StAnother great theatre venue, family friendly great shows!
Gorgeous displays of wonderful art, mostly by local artisans. Everything from sculptures to watercolors to oils to jewelry. One of the best stores in which to shop for that special someone.
10 habitants recommandent
Craven Arts Council & Gallery Bank of the Arts
317 Middle StGorgeous displays of wonderful art, mostly by local artisans. Everything from sculptures to watercolors to oils to jewelry. One of the best stores in which to shop for that special someone.