50 Best Bars near Bristol

“The only thing here is that they denied me a drink one time i walked in and i still had 10 mins before last call and the perseon saod we dont just serve anyone off the street at this time... I was so upset. I will never forget that. The owner must think he is better than the people who keep him in business if thats the way he treats us. Its us that keep him in business he should remind his bartenders that as well. Food is great but always wOut of wings..... Come on thats the go to food for the bar. But besides that the bartenders are nice and the bar is clean cheaper than Ledgends and some other bars.“

“Una Chimba 🎉 el verdadero jangueooo!!!“

“my show went awesome , and the other two bands had a great show too (EGG! and The Forest Room).“

“Oh my god. The food is so good. The parking is horrible however the food more than makes up for it. We had trouble getting here since they opened but finally could and I'm so mad we waited to come here so long. Being vegetarian it's hard to find good food that isn't boring. Problem forever solved here. Husband and I both got the vegetable Pad See Ew. It's amazing. I couldn't stop eating it and pretty much inhaled the food it's that good. The portions are generous and even with as much as I ate I slowed down and had to bring some home. As for the restaurant itself, at the time we went it's very sensory friendly for autistic people like me. The music is nice and muted. The colors are dark and comfortable. The chairs are comfy. The lighting it dim and warm. No real sounds from the kitchen. Of course we went and were the only people there because we eat early, but it was perfect for me and for us in general. Definitely will be back. So many good things to try!“

“It's a medium size hall with a bar room attached. It has a smoking room for when it's cold. It has a two stall restroom for both men and women. A kitchen they use. The price is reasonable. It is a great spot for parties or celebrations of life.“

“Manager is amazing had a little problem and she quickly resolved it without problem Good staff and good drinks good food always a great time The only thing I would say consider fixing is certain games like Halo or shooter games with the infrared light gun needs to be adjusted or calibrated because there is very noticeable drift or delay in the action button presses to screen happening“

“Stopped in on Friday night, 9/13/24 For apps we had chips with guac and fried mozz. Entrees were burger with fries and carne asada, Heather is just the best server! The bartender Rocked - brought the drinks to our table and they were spot on. Every single Bristol, CT Chili's employee that stopped by the table was reason enough to come back. The manager is just a great guy.

This location had suffered going back a few years ago. This whole last year has seen an unbelievable turn around! Great service, real good food and just the best value for your money. Again, Heather is the best even when it was extremely busy, her service was on point.“

“We love Smoke & Muddle. Their service is top notch. I can’t pick a favorite but Andy is just the best. The whole team takes care of us. We enjoy great bands, music bingo and trivia. Their food changes with the seasons. And it’s always wonderful.“

“Met friends here for our weekly Sunday get together. We’re enjoying making our way through the menu. Today my friends had the October special salmon and risotto which they both enjoyed. I had the fish and chips-highly recommend. Light flaky fish coated in a light crispy crunchy batter and fresh crisp fries. Delicious. We were all full. My friends decided to try the pumpkin cake—-a delicious triple layer cake. Moist and full of flavor. They had a couple bites and took the rest home.“

“I try to pop into Bailey’s at least once a week and lately I’ve been gravitating towards their Saturday prix fixe menu. Ed is a terrific chef and he has been creating some new,special dinners. I’d like to start by saying that the portions are huge, I’m not sure how they make any money on them. First course was sausage and potatoes with long hot peppers. Absolutely delicious and definitely a shareable plate. Second was a cup of homemade chicken tortellini soup. Main course was crab stuffed filet of sole with a lobster sauce, homemade mashed potatoes and green beans almondine. The dinner is finished with a generous slice of red velvet cake, which I declined because I was stuffed. Half of the appetizer came home with me, but I did finish the rest of it. if I wasn’t starving when I walked in, I probably could’ve easily gotten two complete meals out of this. They normally have three or four appetizers, three or four soup offerings and four main courses, so there’s absolutely something for everyone. How much would you expect to spend on a dinner of this caliber? How about 25 bucks? The atmosphere is comfortable, the patrons are genuine Waterbury folks, the staff is friendly and engaging. Alderman Jeff Hunter lays down some great R&B tracks as a happy hour DJ on Fridays and Sundays. I’ll complete this by saying that I am past retirement age and feel extremely comfortable with everybody here. The kitchen is open until 10 PM.“

“Over 30 yrs. never had a bad one.. try the Italian chicken dinner !!! 😁😁“

“Enclave is our go-to weekend spot! Great drinks, excellent food, all in a casual and cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend all of their burgers and their tuna appetizer!“

“Great bar. Karaoke every day, great service and newly reflected pool tables. Amazing wings too! Giancarlo is the best host/Bartender you'll ever meet.“

“We door dashed our steak dinners 2 times they where cooked to perfection so tender still hot packaged in foil pans EVERYTHING was soo good the loaded baked potato Highly Recommend 😎😎😎“

“This place is amazing place to eat at and drink at definitely recommend it“

“I've been to a lot of bars in my life and this is my absolute favorite place to go. Everyone that works there is an absolute riot and I would go there just to hang out with them if for whatever reason they ran out of alcohol. I highly recommend Carmine's :-)“

“Awesome bar great food great staff nice stage for bands.“

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“I ordered a filled bagel and a cupcake. The service was very friendly and warm, and quick though there was quite a queue. The bagel was excellent, great taste, with a small side salad. The cupcake was really moist and beautiful, the buttercream very creamy, and tasty all-in-all, though very sugary! I would recommend this place for the excellent bagels and kind service, and the cupcakes for the ones with a sweet tooth. Maybe an idea for the future to have some sweet products that don't pack quite as much sugar, but I'm definitely coming back for another bagel!“

“Even though our first visit there included a regular customer being a little upset with a friend, we had a great relaxing time. The bartender was so attentive and apologized for the regulars being loud. It is just such a quite, peaceful type of bar that you can stop in and forget the stress of the day. We will be back when we are in the area again. Look forward to playing some more pool and darts.“

“thank you soo much. We had an amazing time at Saverio's who hosted our son's and niece's baptism food was amazing and atmosphere was great. The owners are amazing and went above and beyond. thank you again!“

“Crystal is the best in the world and if you don't like her I don't know what to tell you.“

“Great place to hang out with friends“

“this place has the best bartenders!!!! pool, rock ola jukebox, cold beer and real people!!! super low key“

“Great music , good drinks, and good hot wings ! Great place to hangout!“

“The staff was great. I didn’t wait long at all for a drink . The music was awesome . Just all together a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend.“

“Quaint Waterbury tavern with the best owner in town. All the bartenders are pleasant, professional, and accommodating. The history if Wzterbury is embedded in the walls of this iconic bar. Must visit place if you are passing through Waterbury.“

“This is an outdoor event sat sept 19th DJ SAMMY SOSA’s 40th BDAY BASH ... you do not wanna miss this !!!“

“Always an enjoyable meal and great atmosphere. staff is friendly and attentive.“

“Bartenders and owners are fabulous! Food is good and we always have fun!“

“The jambalaya is, hands down, THE best I've ever had. Wonderful drinks and service as well. Nicole was very pleasant and attentive. I love this bar, my kind of place.“

“Very reasonable price on the food, will definitely return!“

“There is nothing to avoid on this menu!! Every dish served is exquisite! Delightfully crafted, so flavorful and perfectly portioned. Our favorites are Gnocchi Pomodoro and the Seafood Cioppino. Just to die for! Also- take your time and enjoy apps & dessert -nothing short of excellence!“

“Great food service and extremely reasonable prices. I got corned beef dinner and my husband got a pizza. Left overs for days. our bill was less than 50.00. it's cheaper than making it at home.“

“I've been coming to AJ's for over 20 years. literally every time I have friends from out of town visit me and want to have a drink and some good bar food we go to AJ's. every single one of my out-of-town friends always says this is the best bar food they've ever had in their life. I literally have friends who call me up to come to Meriden just to have food from AJ's. my kids are addicted to the food at AJ's as well . I can honestly say if I ever move out of Connecticut, AJ's is one of the very few restaurants that I would ever truly miss and want to stop by if I come back to Connecticut for a visit. Thanks for hanging in and being so committed to our city. with the type of food and friendliness that AJ's gives they could have been successful any place in Connecticut.“

“Real kind and beutiful indoor the food was Really Great to say i would rate to a 5-star*“

“Last week my family and i had dinner at Flair which is one of our favorite restaurants and Hector the owner told us his family bought Fratellis. We said we would come in this week snd try out the new restaurant. We had told Hector the we loved clams casino and he remembered and even though they were not on the menu he brought some to us from Flair. They were excellent. We also had the best chicken dish ever which was called chicken fratellis. It was very obvious that Hector and his family bent over backwards to ensure our experience was amazing and.......it was. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to have a fabulous meal and feel that you are appreciated. Thank again“

“Coldest Beer Around, Best Drinks In Town... Good Friendly Service & A Great Bunch Of People . Funday Monday Is A Blast!“

“Great experience hosting a party at the Pavilion today! Beautiful location, excellent food & service.“

“First time here, so wasn't exactly sure what to do. We figured it out...for the most part. Definitely going back and will know exactly what to do lol. Tasty sauces and fresh good (except the meat is frozen). I'll ask for my egg to be put on last minute, so it's not so hard cooked. Try it out!! Also, under $80 with drinks for FOUR people. Credit card company asked if my 33% tip was correct lol.“

“Great family atmosphere. Also good for meeting with friends for drinks and pizza. Super cozy.“

“Everything! The people are fun food good place has been here for ever“

“The pizza here is amazing and don’t skip the wings! It’s worth the trip!“

“We had the pleasure of dining at Flair tonight for dinner and were blown away. A beautiful, cozy atmosphere and the food and service there are beyond amazing. So many choices on the menu, we will certainly be back to try more of them!“

“This is their best location. Right by the Farmington river. Drinks are avg. food is good. The view is what brings me back. Service is good for the most part. Their apps are probably above avg to similar venues.“

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“The food and service was amazing. I went in not expecting much, as it was just a hotel restaurant. We got the buffalo chicken sandwich and the meatball flatbread, along with some holiday themed cocktails. The staff was so fun and friendly, and we were blown away by how good the food was. I highly recommend the bistro if you're staying at the Waterbury Marriott.“

“Good food and great service“

“This place was beyond amazing. I have been here personally for food with friends before but never for an event. I used this place for my 2 month old baby’s baptism luncheon. (On st Patrick’s day) Shannon, the event manager was absolutely fabulous to work with. She even followed up with me after her first email since I have a terrible memory and forgot to reply to the first outreach. She made the whole event super easy and seamless. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate that. I am a new mom with a 2 month old so complicated processes will never get done. Shannon made everything super easy and friendly. She was available by phone and email. Any questions I had she comfortable to ask and when I changed the salad she made it seem like it was nothing. I cannot say enough great things about her. (P.s this place was extremely well priced too for absolutely FABULOUS food) The day of, we were 30 minutes early and the room was all ready for us and let us choose whether to be in the room or hang out at the bar. Jackie was our waitress and she was amazing! I am a neurotic mom who can’t remember anything and she totally helped me out. When I was walking around talking to guests she brought the drinks to me. She was beyond professional, kind, helpful and nice to all of our guests and us and our family. We got TONS of compliments on Jackie and the food. We got the bronze package and replaced the salad with a Cesar salad, the chicken plate, steak and pasta bolognese. Delicious! They were the perfect portions and super tasty. Again, we cannot say enough great things about Jackie! We had extra people show up and within moments she had spaces created for them. She and her team were great and I hope she knows how wonderful she made the day!“