It's Tolson Time
Food, Drink, & Things To Do
MumFest
Every year New Bern hosts a event called MumFest! It is a weekend long festival with tons of vendors, food trucks, and fun. This year during the weekend of our wedding, they have created the addition of MumFeast!!! Select roads downtown will be closed so that the restaurants can provide indoor AND outdoor dinning!
Mj's Raw Bar and Grille
The best place in town for an assortment of great seafood and more. It's my favorite place to eat!
Cypress Hall
Scott's favorite restaurant in town!
Morgan's Tavern & Grill
My mom's favorite restaurant here! They have a good variety of everything.
Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant
Enjoy brunch or dinner on the water front! It's the only water front restaurant in town.
The Chelsea
Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant
If you like Indian food, this place is a must!
Thai Angel
Fun Fact! Scott and I had our first date here, but back then it was a restaurant called 247 Craven.
Captain Ratty's Seafood
Highly recommended for breakfast!
Baker's Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery
Great spot for Breakfast!
Brewery99
Stop by for a beer at the place where Scott and I first met!
The Bruin Craft Beer and Wine
Freshwater Beer Co.
Tap That Craft Beer, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Farmer's Market
Stroll through and enjoy all of the local vendors! Open 8am-2pm on Saturdays
Beary The Hatchet Axe Throwing Co.
Governor’s Palace | Tryon Palace
This is a great spot to check out for any history buffs! Did you know New Bern was the 1st state capital of North Carolina?! If you have time, schedule a tour or take a walk past the Governor's Palace!
New Bern Tours & Convention
Want to see all of downtown New Bern and learn about the historic town? Take a trolley ride tour!