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.
103 E. Front St. | 601.402.1464
Mon: Closed
Tues – Wed: 11 am – 2 pm
Thur: 11 am – 2 pm / 5 pm – 10 pm
Fri: 11am – 2pm / 5 pm – 10 pm
Sat: 10 am – 10pm
Sun: 10 am – 3 pm
Buschman Street Cafe
Founded in 2023, Buschman Street Cafe is dedicated to all those who love to experience Hattiesburg cuisine. We invite you to a culinnary adventure, where you’ll explore undiscovered gourmet experiences.
209 Buschman St. |601.450.2270
Tuesday- Saturday: 11 am – 10 pm
Sunday/ Monday Closed
Bourbon on Front
Downtown Hattiesburg’s newest Bourbon restaurant welcomes you to Bourbon on Front! Join us for an unforgettable experience, our menu features various cocktails, seafood and tasty steaks.
206 Front St. |601.336.7097
Upstairs Bar Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 3 pm to 9 pm
Friday/Saturday: 3 pm to 11 pm
Brunch every First Saturday from 11 am to 3:45 pm
Cafe de Luna
A European inspired coffee shop located in downtown hattiesburg cultivating handcrafted beverages
2122 W Pine St.| 601.549.8442
Mon – Fri: 7 am -3:30 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 2pm
Sunday: closed
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 -2 pm
Downtown Nutrition
Downtown Nutrition specializes in loaded teas and shakes. With a large selection that is sure to please the whole family.
29 Batson Street
(601) 602-3386
Mon – Fri: 6 am – 5:30pm
Sat: 8 am – 2 pm
Sun: Closed
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
(601) 336-9352
Mon: 11 am – 3 pm
Tues & Wed: Closed
Thur: 11 am – 8:30 pm
Fri: 11am – 9:30
Sat: 11 am – 9pm
Sun: 11 am – 8 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
Hattiesburgers & Blues
Gourmet burgers with beer, cocktails and live music.
142 E. Front St. | 601.520.2674
Mon: 11 am -8 pm
Tues – Thurs: 11 am – 10 pm
Fri: 11 am- 11 pm
Sat: 10 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 6 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 – Thurs: 3 pm – 11 pm
Fri-Sat: 11 am – 12 am
Sunday: 11 am – 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 – Thurs: 11 am – 9 pm
Fri – Sat: 11 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 9 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: 11 am –8 pm
Tues – Wed: 11 am – 9 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
Mon: Closed
Tues – Wedn: 11 am – 9 pm
Thurs- Sat: 11 am – 11 pm
Sun: 11 am – 6 pm
Pop & Company
Gourmet Popcorn and Ice Cream
Now Open!
143 Mobile St. |601.602.2285
Mon. – Fri. : 11 am – 8 pm
Sat & Sun: 11 am – 5 pm
Royal Spices
Bringing flavor to life, one meal at a time.
1015 N. Main St. | 601.658.4161
Mon: 11:30 am – 3 pm
Tues: 11:30 – 7pm (Tacos only)
Wed: Closed
Thurs- Fri: 11:30 am – 7 pm
Sat: 11:30 am – 5 pm
Sun: Closed
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 – 1 pm
Southern Prohibition
Our menu boasts standard favorites and fun takes on traditional bar food – check out our boudin eggrolls or pizza roll nachos to go with that burger or pot roast melt.
301 Mobile Street | 601-584-7877
Mon- Tues: Closed
Wed – Thurs: 3pm – 10pm
Fri- Sun: 11 am – 10 pm
Trattoria Pizzeria
Hand tossed pizza, delicious fresh salads, your favorite Italian pasta dishes made to order, plus some scrumptious desserts.
128 E. Front St. | 601-336-9222
Tues – Fri.: 4 pm – 10 pm
Sat: 11 am – 10 pm
Sun: 11 am – 8 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 – Sat: 10 am- 8 pm
Sun: Closed
The 5000
Grand grilled cheeses, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more! Daily specials and breakfast / brunch for First Saturdays. Located at the SwitchYard next to SoPro.
309 Mobile St. | 601.433.1702
Mon – Sat. 11am-2pm
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
Sun: 10 am – 5 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 pm
Sat -Sun: Closed
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
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.
Hattiesburgers & Blues
Gourmet burgers with beer, cocktails and live music.
142 E. Front St. | 601.520.2674
Mon: 11 am -8 pm
Tues – Thurs: 11 am – 10 pm
Fri: 11 am- 11 pm
Sat: 10 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm
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
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
Mockingbird
Check out our page for Pop up events, and Live music. Located next to Lucky Rabbit and across from SoPro.
236 Mobile St | mockingbirdonmobile@gmail.com
events as scheduled
Southern Prohibition Taproom
Our menu boasts standard favorites and fun takes on traditional bar food – check out our boudin eggrolls or pizza roll nachos to go with that burger or pot roast melt.
301 Mobile Street | 601-584-7877
Mon- Tues: Closed
Wed – Thurs: 3pm – 10pm
Fri- Sun: 11 am – 10 pm
SwitchYard
Live concerts, cold drinks, great food, good times. Located in a WWII Machine Shop next to SoPro. American Cornhole leagues, pool table, ping pong, foozball.
309 Mobile St | 601-602-4311
Mon – Fri: 11am-2am
Sat: 11am-2am
Sun: 11am-8pm
The Grill & Grocery
Great live music and cold beer!
121 E Pine St | 601-336-7986
Mon – Tues: Closed
Wed- Thurs: 6 pm- 1 am
Fri- Sat: 6 pm – 1 am
Sunday: 11:30 am – 12 am
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
Mon: Closed
Tues – Wedn: 11 am – 9 pm
Thurs- Sat: 11 am – 11 pm
Sun: 11 am – 6 pm
Trattoria Pizzeria & Bar
Hand tossed pizza, delicious fresh salads, your favorite Italian pasta dishes made to order, plus some scrumptious desserts.
Our cozy bar area offer a wide selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.
128 E. Front St. | 601-336-9222
Tues – Fri.: 4 pm – 10 pm
Sat: 11 am – 10 pm
Sun: 11 am – 8 pm
Alley Cats
A family-friendly urban axe throwing experience. Sharpen your axe-throwing skills or kick back and relax as a spectator. Cokes & craft beers on tap. Proudly located next to Fountain Park in the heart of historic downtown Hattiesburg, MS.
220 W. Pine St. | 601.329-2340
Sat: 12 pm – 12 am
Sun: Closed
The Pullman
The Pullman is a premiere cocktail and craft beer experience, situated right next to the University of Southern Mississippi, offering both an indoor taproom lounge and outdoor beer garden atmosphere. Pullman is will be open on weekends, including Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and is a great local spot to get away and enjoy time with family and friends.
2108 West 4th St. |
(off the Longleaf Trace)
Hours coming soon
Category 5 Smash Room
Category 5 offers a safe place to smash away your stress. Unleash your inner hurricane & hurl a plate, take a hammer to an old computer or kiss a framed picture of your ex goodbye with a baseball bat. Then you walk away & we’ll clean up the mess.
214 West Pine St
(601) 329.2305
Mon – Thurs: 5 pm – 9 pm
Fri: 5 pm – 10 pm
Sat: 12pm – 10:30 pm
Sun: Closed