Downtown New Bern has wonderful restaurants and cafes, boutiques, art galleries, and antique stores all at the confluence of two beautiful rivers. While enjoying one of North Carolina’s most scenic downtown districts, be sure to visit Tryon Palace and its gardens, the North Carolina History Center, and the Birthplace of Pepsi all located within walking distance of each other and downtown. To discover all that New Bern has to offer go to www.visitnewbern.com.

While we want you to patronize our MumFest vendors, be sure to check out the many restaurants, coffee-houses, bars and shopping that historic downtown New Bern offers.

Downtown New Bern Restaurants, Coffee-Houses, Bars

Craven Street

• The Grill at Prohibtion, 237 Craven Street (American)
• Prohibtion Drinks and Desserts, 243 Craven Street (Bar, desserts)
• Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, 235 Craven Street (American, incl. Sunday breakfast)
• Thai Angel, 247 Craven Street (Thai)

Middle Street

• Baker’s Kitchen, 227 Middle Street (Breakfast, Home Cooking)
• Captain Ratty’s, 202 Middle Street (Seafood, American incl. breakfast)
• Cow Café, 319 Middle Street (Ice cream, sandwiches)
• Cypress Hall Kitchen + Bar, 219 Middle Street(Modern Southern)
• MJ’s Raw Bar & Grill, 216 Middle Street (Seafood, American)
• Bella’s Café & Catering, 323 Middle Street (Coffee, sandwiches, salads)
• The Bay Leaf, 309 Middle Street (Indian)
• Tonic Parlor, 220 Middle Street (Bar)
• The Chelsea Restaurant, 335 Middle Street (American)
• The Bruin Craft Beer & Wine, 224 Middle Street (Craft beers. bar) 

Broad Street

• The Brown Pelican Pub, 411 Broad Street (Bar)

North Carolina Education Lottery Pollock Street

• Beer Army Gastropub, 313 Pollock Street (Craft Beers, bar, burgers, sandwiches)
• Michael’s Pub & Patio, 208 pollock Street, (Beer, bar, American)
• Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant, 100 Pollock Street (Farm to table)

South Front Street

• Bear Town Market and Beer Garden (BTM), 402 South Front Street (Bar)
• Blackbeard’s Triple Play, 415 South Front Street (American)
• Pirate’s Cove Triple Play Seafood and Oyster Bar, 417A South Front Street
• Sting Ray Café & Tryon Palace Seafood, 520 South Front Street (Seafood)

Downtown Retail Shops and Galleries

 

Alphagraphics East Front Street

• Franklin’s Antique Mall, 215 East Front Street (Antiques)
• Galley Stores & Marina, 300 East Front Street (Specialty foods, wine) 

City of New Bern Craven Street

• Accidental Artist, 219-A Craven Street (Pottery)
• Ballantyne Framing & Art, 220 Craven Street (Framing, art)
• Blush Boutique, 223A Craven Street, (Bridal)
• Branch’s Furniture, 309 Pollock Street (Furniture)
• Joy & Light Gifts + Goods, 228 Craven Street (Gifts)
• Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven Street (Hardware, gifts, souvenirs)
• Nautical Wheelers, 202-A Craven Street (Clothing, jewelry, gifts, wine)
• Peacock’s Plume, 248 Craven Street (Women’s clothing)
• The Last Detail, 206 Craven Street (Art, Furniture, Home Accessories)
• Twice as Nice, 224 Craven Street (Consigned clothing)

Middle Street

• Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle Street (Gallery, gifts)
• Bear City Fudge Company, 236-C Middle Street, (Sweets)
• Blue Magnolia, 223 Middle Street (Gifts)
• Community Artists Gallery & Studios, 309 Middle Street (Art)
• Juliette’s Boutique, 236 Middle Street (Women’s clothing)
• Life is Good, 228 Middle Street (Clothing)
• Living Well Down East, 309 Middle Street (Gifts, jewelry, clothing)
• Lula Balou, 236-A Middle Street (Women’s clothing)
• Middle Street Antiques & Flea Market, 221 Middle Street (Antiques, collectables)
• Midtown Olive Oil, 215 Middle Street (Specialty foods, gifts)
• Mike’s Jewelers, 222 Middle Street (Jewelry)
• Nauti Paws Pet Boutique & Bakery, 208 Middle Street (Everything for dogs, cats)
• Snap Dragon, 214 Middle Street (Toys)
• Studio M, 217 Middle Street (Art)
• Surf Wind and Fire, 230 Middle Street (Outdoor gear and clothing)
• The Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, 256 Middle Street (Gifts, collectables, souvenirs)
• The Black Cat Shoppe, 246 Middle Street (Novelties, gifts)
• The Boathouse, 220 Middle Street (Gifts)
• The Four C’s, 250 Middle Street (Clothing)
• The SilverLine, 210 Middle Street (Jewelry)
• Thornbury Brides, 233 Middle Street (Bridal, by appointment)
• Tom’s Coins & Antiques, 244 Middle Street (Antiques, collectables)
• Folks Apothecary General Store, 218 Middle Street (NC products and coffee bar)

Hancock Street

• Poor Charlie’s Flea Market, 208 Hancock Street (Antiques, collectables)

Broad Street

• M. Forrest Antiques, 413 Broad Street (Furniture new and consigned, gifts)

North Carolina Education Lottery Pollock Street

• Bern Bear Gifts, 301 Pollock Street (Gifts, souvenirs, specialty foods)
• Carolina Creations, 317-A Pollock Street (Gallery, gifts)

South Front Street

• New Bern Farmer’s Market, 421 South Front Street (Food and gifts – Saturday till 2pm)
• The Next Chapter Books, 320 South Front Street (Books)
• Tryon Palace Museum Store, 529 South Front Street (Gifts, souvenirs, books)