5 Best Pubs near Newton

“Great place for live music and people watching. The staff has always been incredible and friendly and the bartenders are some of the best I've dealt with. They do a great job of looking ahead of the line to anticipate the guests needs. Even when the place is shoulder to shoulder packed, you never wait long for a drink. They do a great job booking bands and the shows are always a ton of fun.“

“The service is wonderful & everyone is so friendly. Most of the food is what you'd expect of a pub, some a little more creative, all absolutely delicious, & portions are very large. The mixed drinks are very well made. Everything is reasonably priced. The ambiance is cool both in & outside. The location is completely unexpected. I lived right up the street from this place for a good while without even knowing it, and the game nights are super fun so we will definitely be making lots of return trips!!“

“Came here on a Wednesday for wing night special. I had part teriyaki and part buffalo wings. Service was good and the wings were delicious. Also they had a DJ and we played music bingo. My son won a hat and a 10.00 gift card. Most likely will go back!Parking: Very little street parking. We parked in the back in a dark lot and came in the back door. Back door you walk by the grease trap and the stuff you usually don’t see at a restaurant. I felt it was not ideal.Kid-friendliness: Kids seemed very welcome here. Had food for kids as well.“

“Olde Hickory Tap Room is located in Union Square in Downtown Hickory. I dined here on a Sunday so parking was easy as the area wasn't too busy. When I arrived the host immediately sat me at a booth and didn't try to seat me at the bar which tends to be common places. My waitress was as friendly as could be. I went with the sirloin steak; fries and salad. The sirloin was ok but I usually order another cut of meat that is leaner but that wasn't on the menu here. The salad was larger than expected so I didn't finish the meal but I rarely do. I was given both a to- go box and a tea to go. I almost returned for dinner here later in the week but then wandered around and ended up at their other restaurant at the train station.“

“This place is perfect every time. The indoor seating is the quintessential pub experience. There are two dining areas to choose from, plus a barstool area by the bartender. They also have an outdoor dining area, being part of the union Square. My go to's are the chicken tenders or the bacon cheeseburger plus a local beer on draft. On weeknights I love to bring a book in the evening and just chill out in a cozy booth, eat, and read. The service is great. It does get packed on weekend evenings. If this place was gone, I would cry. This is honestly a great place to have in your go to rotation. It is one of my favorite places in Hickory 100%.“