#EatHBURG: Outdoor Dining

The weather is heating up in Hattiesburg, and that means one thing: we can finally eat outdoors again! What better way to celebrate the arrival of springtime than grabbing your closest friends and heading out for a burger, cold brew or barbeque? 

Dive headfirst into local flavor with these HBURG restaurants! 

Head out on the Keg and Barrel’s back patio for cornhole or sit on the porch under the perfect shade at this local watering hole. With brews from Germany, Ireland, Mississippi breweries, and even some brewed in-house, the Keg’s extensive beer list will have you wanting to try them all. Pair a brew with Debris Fries or the Dirty Diana and you’ve found the perfect Saturday afternoon.

Keg & Barrel Outdoor Patio

Located on Hardy St. across from the Hattiesburg Zoo, Murky Waters is a can’t-miss dining option in HBURG. The inside boasts a custom-built oak bar and art featuring local blues musicians, but the outdoor patio is the ideal space to enjoy a mixture of 20 craft beers as you watch the Mississippi pecan smoke bellow from the chimney stack. Don’t forget to try the Burnt Ends or cool down with a Pop Bro’s popsicle.

Known as "The Hog" to locals, Mahogany Bar is all about a good time! With 145 beers in the house (all nine Mississippi breweries are on tap!), a huge whiskey selection, and a killer food menu, the Hog is great for all. Enjoy the pub atmosphere or relax on the patio, where wrought iron seating matches perfectly with the background sounds of a running water fountain and music.

Southern Prohibition has a larger-than-life outdoor pool arena, arcade games, beer, pizza. Do you really need more details? 

Sing your heart out in Chesterfield’s large outdoor dining area. This local restaurant frequently hosts events like “Party on the Patio” and karaoke. Have a modern American dining experience that offers dishes from their award-winning crabby cheese bread to steaks and poboys, Chesterfield’s.

Patio 44 is a unique patio-style restaurant in the Hub City with delicious food, tasty cocktails, and comfortable atmosphere. The up-scale hotspot also features an extensive wine and premium spirits list.

T-Bones Records & Cafe Patio

Afternoon Coffee? Check. Sunday brunch? Check. Desserts? Check. You name it, T-Bones has you covered. Grab dinner or coffee with a friend on T-Bones covered patio for a laid-back atmosphere that is second to none.  

The atmosphere at Ed’s Burger Joint is perfect for outdoor dining with kids in the springtime. For the Midtown enthusiast, Ed’s Burger Joint is the ideal family-friendly eatery, complete with outdoor games and gourmet milkshakes for dessert.

When you think of The Thirsty Hippo, you should be thinking fancy grilled cheese, mouth-watering appetizers, and specialty hot dogs… all wrapped in a hip pub atmosphere. With two bars and two performance areas, the Hippo is known for its good vibes, and its outdoor seating is open day and night.  

 Ed's Burget Joint