EAT & DRINK
Restaurants
One taste of the cuisine in Downtown Hattiesburg, and you’ll be back for more! Luckily, the possibilities are virtually endless with tastes from brick-fired pizza and fresh oysters to handmade dumplings and hand-pattied burgers.
Blu Jazz Cafe
Winner of the “Best New Restaurant” in the Pine Belt, the menu contains fresh seafood, pasta, steaks, and original dishes with a Cajun flair. A full list of specialty cocktails and local brews are also available.
213 E. Front St. | 601.402.1464
Thur: 4 pm – 10 pm
Fri: 4 pm – 11 pm
Sat: 10 am – 11 pm
Sun: 10 am – 3 pm
Coney Island Cafe
Classic 1923 diner featuring breakfast and lunch dishes along with daily specials.
400 Main St. | 601.582.8513
Mon – Fri: 6 am -3 pm
Depot Kitchen and Market
Light Breakfast, lunch including gourmet soups, salads, and sandwiches-putting a creative spin on scratch-made cuisine.
209 Buschman Street | 601.602.4040
Mon-Fri: 7 am – 4 pm
Sat: 8 am – 4 pm
Sun: 9 am – 2 pm
Equinox Coffee
Equinox Coffee serves quality coffee and tea-based drinks along with spritzers. Bubble tea and house-made ice pops are also on the menu. Enjoy this casual and fun shop where you’ll feel like a local!
1901 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
(601) 336-6300
Mon – Thur: 6 am – 8 pm
Fri: 6 am – 9 pm
Sat & Sun: 7 am – 9 pm
Fairley’s Wings and More
Variety is the spice of life, and Fairley’s spice has variety! Enjoy wings with a wide array of sauce options or go for one of their hand-pattied burgers! With a casual, sports-centric atmosphere, plan to get comfortable and stay awhile at this fun eatery.
631 N. Main Street
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
(601) 336-9352
Mon: 11 am – 4 pm
Thur: 5 pm – 9 pm
Sat: 11 am – 11pm
Sun: 11 am – 8 pm
FIKA Swedish Cafe
Fika is an authentic Swedish Cafe. The word “Fika” translates as ‘taking a break for a bite to eat & drink” but also It’s the destination and the place to be between destinations. Welcome to a piece of Scandinavia in Mississippi, make yourself at home!
127 Buschman Street, Ste. 50
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
(601) 336-9071
Mon -Fri: 7 am – 4 pm
Sat- Sun: 8 am – 2 pm
Gratefull Soul
Soul Food and Southern style plate lunches.Quick Service Casual.
205 Main St. | 601.336.9186
Mon – Fri: 11 am- 2 pm
Jutamas
Casual Thai eatery offering familiar rice & noodle dishes, plus traditional desserts in comfy digs
901 Timothy Lane | 601-584-8583
Mon – Thurs: 11 am – 2:30 pm; 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Fri: 11 am – 2:30 pm; 5 pm – 10 pm
Sat: 11 am – 10 pm
Sun: 11:30 am – 8:30 pm
Keg & Barrel
Southern pub grub & 120+ beers served up in a late 19th-century home with a wraparound porch.
1315 Hardy St | 601.582.7148
Mon – Wed: 3 pm – 1 am
Thurs: 11 am – 1 am
Fri-Sat: 11 am – 2 am
Sunday: 11 am – 12 am
Mercury Pizza Co. at SoPro
Located inside Southern Prohibition Brewery, this quick-fire pizzeria makes thin crust pizza with unique toppings and tasty ingredients. It’s a great way to soak up the local beer brewed on-site.
301 Mobile Street | 601-584-7877
Wed – Fri: 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday: 12 pm – 10 pm
Murky Waters BBQ
Blues, brews, and BBQ are the staples at this locally-owned eatery and bar. Dine indoors or on the back patio!
1605 Hardy St | 601.336.8529
Mon – Wed: 11 am – 9:00 pm
Thurs – Sat: 11 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Nellie’s Chicken and Daiquiris
Downtown’s chicken joint keeps it simple and makes it delicious! Dine in for lunch or dinner and enjoy the only things on the menu – hand-breaded chicken tender meals and frozen daquiris.
213 East Front Street | (601) 336-7177
Mon – Wed: 11 am –10 pm
Thurs – Sat: 11 am –11 pm
Sun: 11 am – 6 pm
The Porter
Historic Downtown Hattiesburg’s own authentic public house. All MS craft beer. True American pub fare. Live local music & entertainment. Great brunch spot!
201 W Pine St. | 601.336.9373
Tues – Thurs: 11 am – 11 pm
Fri- Sat: 11 am – 1 am
SouthBound Bagel & Coffee Shop
Fresh bagels and bread made daily, unique specialty sandwiches and salads. Breakfast and lunch served daily.
217 E. Front St. | 601-336-7339
Mon – Sat: 7 am- 2 pm
Sun: 8 am – 2 pm
T-Bones Records & Cafe
Record store/cafe for classic vinyl & all-day coffee, sandwiches & salads, plus Sunday jazz brunch.
2101 Hardy St | 601-583-0099
Mon – Fri: 7 am- 9 pm
Sat: 8 am – 9 pm
Sun: 11 am – 9 pm
The Thirsty Hippo
The Thirsty Hippo is a music venue, restaurant and bar located in a 1930’s warehouse in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
309 McLeod St. |601.583-9188
Mon – Sat: 5 pm – 2 am
Triangle Seafood & Po-boys
Lunch and dinner specials, daily menu includes New Orleans style Po Boys and plate lunches.
420 Hardy St. | 601.584.6161
Mon – Thur: 10 am – 7 pm
Sat: 10 am– 8 pm
Twin Forks Wine & Provisions
Offering a fine selection of wine, spirits,
and a host of gourmet food items and knowledgeable service.
408 Hemphill St | 601.336.5816
Mon – Sat: 10 am – 6:30 pm
Walnut Square Gifts & Stationery
Old-fashioned ice cream parlor featuring Blue Bell ice cream in scoops, cones, novelties, and sundaes.
124 Walnut Street | 601-543-0111
Mon – Fri 9 am – 5:30 pm
Nightlife
Nightlife in Downtown provides visitors with a glimpse into the heart and soul of Hattiesburg. From live music to award-winning dance troupes, there’s always something new at night in Downtown Hattiesburg.
Blu Jazz Cafe
Winner of the “Best New Restaurant” in the Pine Belt, the menu contains fresh seafood, pasta, steaks, and original dishes with a Cajun flair. A full list of specialty cocktails and local brews are also available.
213 E. Front St. | 601.402.1464
Thur: 4 pm – 10 pm
Fri: 4 pm – 11 pm
Sat: 10 am – 11 pm
Sun: 10 am – 3 pm
Colludium Brewing Company
A brewpub with 100+ boardgames in a family friendly environment. Beer is brewed on premises.
(off the Longleaf Trace)
Sat 4pm – 1am
Historic Saenger Theater
This 1949 historic theater serves as Hattiesburg’s premier performing arts venue featuring plays, musical acts, and other special events.
201 Forrest St.
(601) 584-4888
LECTURE Lounge
A Hidden Gem tucked away in Downtown Hattiesburg on East Front Street, across from the famous Bianchi’s Pizzeria. LECTURE Lounge is an upscale hookah lounge dedicated to fine arts and the craft of hookahs.
207 E Front St, Suite 104
(601) 300-2472
Maggie’s Beer House
Hattiesburg’s largest selection of beers – Craft, Imports and Domestics. Now serving New Orleans style Daiquiris! Enjoy a cold one in back room deli serving sandwiches from 11am – 2pm Monday-Friday
116 W Florence St | 601.336.6898
Mon-Tue 10 am –8 pm
Wed –Thur 10 am –9 pm
Fri –Sat 10 am –10 pm
Sun 12 pm –5 pm
The Porter Brew Pub
Historic Downtown Hattiesburg’s own authentic public house and brew pub. Finest regional craft beer. True American pub fare. Live local music & entertainment.
201 W Pine St. | 601.336.9373
Tues – Thurs: 11am – 11pm
Fri- Sat: 11am – 1am
Nostalgia Lounge & Bar
Located in Historic Downtown, this two-story lounge and bar offers cocktails, music, and a unique courtyard.
Thur 7 pm – 12am
The Shop Downtown
Local art, craft beer, original tees, and screen-printed items.
121 E Pine St | 601-297-9908
Tue – Wed 11 am –9 pm
Thu 11 am –10 pm
Fri 11 am –2 am
Sat 10 am –9 pm
Sun 12 pm –5 pm
Southern Prohibition Taproom
301 Mobile Street | 601-584-7877
Wed – Fri 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 10 pm
The Thirsty Hippo
The Thirsty Hippo is a music venue, restaurant and bar located in a 1930’s warehouse in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
309 McLeod St. |601.583-9188
Mon – Sat 5 pm – 2 am