Branch

Reviews

• Rich S.

  star star star star star 20 October 2026

  Good craft cocktails and a huge whiskey inventory. I had the flatbreads and while they could be a little crisper (it was doughy enough that you couldn't pick it up - it was fork food), it was delicious and fresh. Cocktails were on point and matched or exceeded my own versions. Great place for drinks and snacks!

• Shawn H.

  star star star star star 20 October 2026

  Favorite locale for a great cocktail! Branch's atmosphere is hard to beat for an intimate dinner with your spouse or significant other, or as a nice relaxing place for a group of friends. Limited menu has some great options rarely found in other restaurants in Hattiesburg, and the diverse list of cocktails is tough to beat!

• Erin B.

  star star star star star_border 19 October 2026

  This is the only RSJ establishment that really works for me, and I recommend it if you're looking for a grown-up bar with a chill and somewhat sophisticated (especially for H'burg) atmosphere.  I like the craft cocktails, and most of the food I've sampled has been quite good.  I'll just speak of our most recent outing as my memory is fresh.
  
  On the current cocktail menu, I like the Left Bank, which is light and refreshing for summer (St. Germain, citrus, sparkling).  We had an heirloom tomato salad that was scrumptious, and the SO had seafood gumbo--when this dish is on, it's one of the most flavorful in town with a seafood-redolent and full-bodied roux.  
  
  We also had mussels with fries which were very good; this dish also came with squid rings, though I'm not sure why as these were overcooked and chewy.  The lobster gnocchi starter-as-main was as good as always.
  
  I'm not sure what the intention was with the donut holes and ice cream:  the donuts were nice and crispy with good color and flavor, but they were gummy in the middle.  Perhaps the dough recipe needs some work.  All in all, though, this is a very pleasant place to have a drink, enjoy some conversation, and share and sample some small dishes.  Cheers!

• Natasha K.

  star star star star star_border 7 October 2026

  Hattiesburg needs more places like this. It's a gem for the area. Hipster bar meets craftsman drinks & artisan food meets speak easy meets woodsman chic. I appreciate hipster waiters with gelled combovers and snazzy beards. They lost a star because the waiter didn't tell us that they were out of oxtail (took us forever to decide we wanted it only to find out they didn't have anymore), and he Didn't tell us that the kitchen closed when we were ready to try the limited edition mardi-gras bread pudding; would have been nice if he gave us a heads up by telling us, "hey just so u know the kitchen is about to close, would u like to order anything else?" Especially since he knew we were ordering several tapas that night. Anyways, everything we did get was delicious, including the drinks. Id definitely return and wouldn't hesitate to order anything on the menu.

• Katie S.

  star star star star star_border 30 September 2026

  I visited this place on a New Year's Eve during an out of town trip. I am honestly disappointed that I was not able to come back to this place again due to having to go home because it was the best place we tried in Hattiesburg.
  
  First off, I LOVE the decor and the ambiance here! It's so elegant and intimate, perfect for a date night spot. The servers were helpful, attentive and kept our table's water glasses filled while we sipped on our cocktails (always a plus in my book). We got a series of their small plates, the Tuna Nachos, the Lamb, the Cheese Board, it was ALL FABULOUS! Our table even requested more bread for the cheese plate which also came with warm butter. Man you give a table of five people warm bread and butter and just count how many seconds it takes for it to completely disappear!
  
  I also got the Ring Of Fire cocktail and really enjoyed the spicy kick it had. In fact, everyone at our table got a different signature cocktail and seemed to really enjoy it. There is a happy hour from 5-7pm that includes $3 off their signature cocktails so we even had that little perk going for us. All the signature cocktails all run at $9 a piece, so a good craft cocktail for $6 is definitely a worthy deal.
  
  They even put foam on the bottom of the tables here for absorbing sound. That way even when there are lots of people here, it does not feel loud at all. So smart right?! I thought that was a neat discovery.
  
  I wish I could have came back during my trip and checked this place out a little (or a lot) more but based on my one little experience I would definitely give it five stars.