Goldsboro, NC
Food Scene
Wilber’s is one of the most famous barbecue joints in North Carolina and one of the only to still cook its barbecue over hardwood coals in open air pits. Goldsboro is proud to claim 2 local restaurants on the NC Historic BBQ Trail and this is one of them! Grab a plate, or get a family bundle to go, either way head there early bc when the food is gone, its gone.
Wilber's Barbecue
4172 U.S. 70Wilber’s is one of the most famous barbecue joints in North Carolina and one of the only to still cook its barbecue over hardwood coals in open air pits. Goldsboro is proud to claim 2 local restaurants on the NC Historic BBQ Trail and this is one of them! Grab a plate, or get a family bundle to go, either way head there early bc when the food is gone, its gone.
This iconic barbecue joint is on the NC Historic BBQ trail. Grady's stands as one of North Carolina's few whole hog smokehouses, and currently the only one that is Black-owned. Want to feel like a local? Visit this little hole in the wall and try some of the best Eastern NC BBQ this state offers. It's only open 4 days a week, and when it's sold out, it's gone. It also closes for a winter break so check in with facebook to make sure they are open. BRING CASH!
Grady's Barbecue
3096 Arrington Bridge RoadThis iconic barbecue joint is on the NC Historic BBQ trail. Grady's stands as one of North Carolina's few whole hog smokehouses, and currently the only one that is Black-owned. Want to feel like a local? Visit this little hole in the wall and try some of the best Eastern NC BBQ this state offers. It's only open 4 days a week, and when it's sold out, it's gone. It also closes for a winter break so check in with facebook to make sure they are open. BRING CASH!
By far my favorite restaurant in Goldsboro. Not only is the food fresh and amazing, the interior is recently renovated, and the staff is so kind and makes you feel right at home.
They have great lunch specials Monday- Friday until 3pm. Try the chicken or roast beef of ciabatta.
If you’re hungry, for dinner I suggest the Los Fogones grill platter. You’ll get to try a ton of food. Can easily feed 2-3.
Freshest salad bar in town!
Los Fogones Restaurant Peruvian Fusion
209 South Berkeley BoulevardBy far my favorite restaurant in Goldsboro. Not only is the food fresh and amazing, the interior is recently renovated, and the staff is so kind and makes you feel right at home.
They have great lunch specials Monday- Friday until 3pm. Try the chicken or roast beef of ciabatta.
If you’re hungry, for dinner I suggest the Los Fogones grill platter. You’ll get to try a ton of food. Can easily feed 2-3.
Freshest salad bar in town!
Goldsboro’s upscale dining. Great food and hand crafted cocktails. Go upstairs to the 18th amendment lounge for tapas Thursday.
Barrique
217 N John StGoldsboro’s upscale dining. Great food and hand crafted cocktails. Go upstairs to the 18th amendment lounge for tapas Thursday.
Authentic Thai food! Don’t let the building fool you. The food is packed with flavor.
Thai Garden Cuisine
128 South Center StreetAuthentic Thai food! Don’t let the building fool you. The food is packed with flavor.
Great place for a beer and pizza. We recommend the white pizza! Pizza by the Slice also available.
Up North Pizzeria
108 North Center StreetGreat place for a beer and pizza. We recommend the white pizza! Pizza by the Slice also available.
Jay’s Kitchen
330 N Spence Ave
Brisas Latín Cuisine
217 North John Street
Ninja & Grill
601 North Berkeley BoulevardQuick eat. Hibachi bowls
McCalls BBQ & Seafood Restaurant
139 Millers Chapel RoadHome town Buffet of the south. A southern bbq Buffet joint!
Drinks
Goldsboro Brew Works
207 N John StHeroes Sports Oyster Bar & Grill
3009 Ash StThe wings are HUGE!
A trendy place to grab a cocktail.
Goldsboro’s first true cocktail bar focusing on seasonal craft cocktails & classic prohibition Cocktails & offering a large selection of spirits, as well beer & wine.
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Church Spirits & Cocktails
136 North Center StreetA trendy place to grab a cocktail.
Goldsboro’s first true cocktail bar focusing on seasonal craft cocktails & classic prohibition Cocktails & offering a large selection of spirits, as well beer & wine.
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Goldsboro's First (and only) Micro Brewery! The GBW Filling Station is located in the historic downtown district. It operates out of a 1930s gas station that has been repurposed. The outdoor area is perfect on a beautiful day, or enjoy a beverage inside. This place is available for private events!
GBW: The Filling Station
118 West Chestnut StreetGoldsboro's First (and only) Micro Brewery! The GBW Filling Station is located in the historic downtown district. It operates out of a 1930s gas station that has been repurposed. The outdoor area is perfect on a beautiful day, or enjoy a beverage inside. This place is available for private events!
Goldsboro's First Craft Beer Taproom and Bottleshop. 8 constantly rotating taps. Located in the heart of downtown Goldsboro. Locally Grown and Veteran Owned and Operated. 500+ Beers and growing!
7 locals recommend
Well Travelled Beer
201 S Center StGoldsboro's First Craft Beer Taproom and Bottleshop. 8 constantly rotating taps. Located in the heart of downtown Goldsboro. Locally Grown and Veteran Owned and Operated. 500+ Beers and growing!
Recreation
Stoney Creek Park
2200 Ash StGood place for a walk or a game of Frisbee Golf. The park floods after heavy rain
Tobacco and Hops
112 W Chestnut StCigars + more.
Great lounge area with TVs, leather recliners
Ride the mini train for $1 during the summer (Saturdays and Sundays 1 pm – 5 pm). In the winter - take a walk through the park and see all the holiday lights.
There's 10 lighted tennis courts, a park house, a playground and outdoor space.
6 locals recommend
Herman Park
900 Park AveRide the mini train for $1 during the summer (Saturdays and Sundays 1 pm – 5 pm). In the winter - take a walk through the park and see all the holiday lights.
There's 10 lighted tennis courts, a park house, a playground and outdoor space.
Hike the trails, paddle the river, or visit the swimming lake (lake open seasonally).
21 locals recommend
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
240 Park Entrance RdHike the trails, paddle the river, or visit the swimming lake (lake open seasonally).
Get dirty!
Busco Beach and ATV Park is a recreational riding facility and manmade beach. Grab your atvs, dirt bikes, utvs, gokarts, golf carts, jetskis, and argos and explore over 2000 acres. There's Fishing, swimming, camping, live bands & DJs, drag races, youth tracks, motorcross tracks, sand hills, mudpits, mud races, mudholes, and atv ponds. Helmets are required!
8 locals recommend
Busco Beach and ATV Park
1243 Bryan BlvdGet dirty!
Busco Beach and ATV Park is a recreational riding facility and manmade beach. Grab your atvs, dirt bikes, utvs, gokarts, golf carts, jetskis, and argos and explore over 2000 acres. There's Fishing, swimming, camping, live bands & DJs, drag races, youth tracks, motorcross tracks, sand hills, mudpits, mud races, mudholes, and atv ponds. Helmets are required!
Entertainment + Activities
Odom Farming Company
1426 Claridge Nursery RdThe Painted Farmer
7105 Great Swamp LoopParamount Theatre
139 S Center StDowntown Escapes
208 E Walnut StThis is an awesome place to take a group!
Events
Special Events hosted at certain time of the year
NC Pickle Festival
123 N Center StCatch a tour of the Air Force base and see the F-15E Strike Eagle. Photos are allowed. You must preregister at www.totallyflytours.com.
The City of Goldsboro and SJAFB partnered together to create a tour every other month (odd months) that is open to the public. Tours are hosted the last Thursday of each month throughout the year.
Private tours are available for groups of 12-40. You must submit a request at least 30 days ahead of time.
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Catch a tour of the Air Force base and see the F-15E Strike Eagle. Photos are allowed. You must preregister at www.totallyflytours.com.
The City of Goldsboro and SJAFB partnered together to create a tour every other month (odd months) that is open to the public. Tours are hosted the last Thursday of each month throughout the year.
Private tours are available for groups of 12-40. You must submit a request at least 30 days ahead of time.
Shopping
Great place to shop for gifts. Owned and operated by a local husband and wife who live above the shop! They know every vendor for every product they have and will talk to you about anything they carry in the store. If you like cool things and great conversation this is the spot. (There is also a little speak easy + coffee shop tucked in the back)
Uniquely R’s and The Gladstone
135 S Center StGreat place to shop for gifts. Owned and operated by a local husband and wife who live above the shop! They know every vendor for every product they have and will talk to you about anything they carry in the store. If you like cool things and great conversation this is the spot. (There is also a little speak easy + coffee shop tucked in the back)
Cosa Bella Boutique LLC
144 N Center StMimi's Boutique and Fine Gifts
107 N Center StSweet Treats
Visit one of the oldest bakeries in North Carolina. The Family owned and operated shop has been serving Goldsboro and beyond since 1946. They specialize in cakes, pies, doughnuts, breads and pastries. The local favorite are the cream puffs, but really you cant go wrong. Mickey's is proud to be the first bakery that can boast three generations of Certified Master Bakers.
Mickey's Pastry Shop
2704 Graves DrVisit one of the oldest bakeries in North Carolina. The Family owned and operated shop has been serving Goldsboro and beyond since 1946. They specialize in cakes, pies, doughnuts, breads and pastries. The local favorite are the cream puffs, but really you cant go wrong. Mickey's is proud to be the first bakery that can boast three generations of Certified Master Bakers.