The James Drinkery

317b Pollock St, New Bern

Recent Reviews

morning glory

Great new bar in new

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Suzanne G.

Five stars for ambience. Zero stars for service. No rating for the drinks, because we were never waited on. My husband, his parents, and I were excited to try this new bar in New Bern. The bartender completely ignored our entrance into the bar. We were the only patrons there, so we were hard to miss. Because of the lack of attention, my mother-in-law asked the bartender if they were open. He responded, "Yes, I'll be with you in a minute." We waited...nothing. A friend of the bartender entered. Not only was he served first, the bartender engaged in conversation with him, continuing to ignore us. We waited an additional five minutes, giving him the benefit of the doubt. Nothing. We walked out. First impression...disappointment.

Taylor B.

Very expensive place to drink, but the service and ambiance is nice. Easy to find, clear menu.

Kait T

Great little place we stumbled upon in a back alley. It had the right vibes and one of the few places that were open later (we ended up there 2 nights in a row). Good service and drinks, definitely recommend if you're looking for a chill place to get a drink with friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Rosie Wood-Yesline

Great place to grab a drink with friends!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nadine

Ms Sweetie is an AMAZING

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kaitlyn

Great little place we stumbled upon in a back alley. It had the right vibes and one of the few places that were open later (we ended up there 2 nights in a row). Good service and drinks, definitely recommend if you're looking for a chill place to get a drink with friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Patrick Parks

These guys are awesome. The bartenders are so friendly. FYI I don't mind paying more for a higher quality liquor. Keep raising the bar we will keep coming.

Tia Jiran

The vibes after the revamp are immaculate! Bartenders are kind and efficient, drinks are great and the overall atmosphere is perfect! The “reed reviver” is very good! Definitely worth stopping in for a drink!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

jessica smith

Brendan and Tia go above and beyond too make this place top notch! ❤️Parking: Plenty of places to park your car on the weekends. Or just a simple stroll down the sidewalk.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Timothy Cook

Went there last night and two people were behind the bar but it was closed….???

John Zeitlin

Upscale New Bern drinkery. The exposed brick walls add to the amazing experience. Bartenders care and make every customer feel special.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kim K.

New Bern has a speak easy! Tell your friends! Great beer, cocktail and moonshine selection!

BJ Green

Intimate, fun, neighborhood bar. Unique cocktail list, including a drink smoking machine. Had a smoked Old Fashion and it was tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Chris Beckman

We quickly stepped in for a drink and the bartender was super quick and the rivers was delicious. I wish we had more time to to try more.

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