50 Best Bars near Bristol

“Great time the Kingsman rocks🤟“

“cheap drinks, great staff!“

“My first experience here. I have to say the service (Megan) was amazing! She knew everything on the menu and then some. Was an excellent Bartender . The portions were BIG and delicious. I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed“

“Definitely would recommend“

“Not been for a good while for food because I thought it had gone downhill. I have to say the Guinness was banging( great) and the food was decent. Guy behind the bar extremely friendly and attentive. Overall experience on this visit. 5 stars.“

“We hosted our daughter’s first birthday at Portside Tavern, and it was truly the best experience from start to finish. The event space was spacious, clean, and perfect for a private celebration. Set-up was easy, the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, and the food was excellent. A special shout-out to Caroline, who was wonderful to work with and made the entire process seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue and would highly recommend Portside Tavern for any private event. We’ll absolutely be back!“

“We had a great dinner al fresco with a beautiful view of the sunset. Our reservations were for 730 & we had to wait about half an hour but it was a busy Friday night. The food was delicious, drinks were good and staff were busy but very accommodating. I would go back.“

“We had such a wonderful experience! Our waitress, Natalie, was incredibly sweet, kind, and attentive. Her service was amazing and really made our visit enjoyable. If the rest of the staff is always as welcoming and friendly as Natalie was, we’ll definitely be coming back! 💕“

“We just stopped by for an afternoon cocktail after a long walk along the river. Very cool place and our bartender is awesome! Her drink skills are on point!“

“Consistently the best live music spot in Providence these days. One of the last great Blues/Jazz/Rock clubs in Providence and all of R.I.“

“New owners and menu!
2026 updated review
Still one of my favorite places to come and hangout. The menu shifts every 2 weeks and the prices are great.
Always a good time.
Summer offers the out door patio.
And always a great selection of beer (if that's your thing)
Service is always prompt and friendly.
Keep doing what you do !“

“Everything we had to eat was incredible! The drinks were also phenomenal! and the service was impeccable! Looking forward to going back and trying more of their menu“

“I have gone to all the Fiesta location’s. This is by far my favorite. Great atmosphere. Good was great as with all locations. Katarina was very friendly and helpful with the selections. She checked in on us in a timely fashion. Would recommend“

“Absolutely love the outdoor dining and red sangria! Always a great time when we go!“

“Wow! Glad we drove to Fall River to try this place. I love Mozambique and usually I am bummed because most places serve subpar Mozambique. Not Casa. Their Mozambique was not only seasoned and spicy but it was delicious and perfection. Will be back! Great service and food.
Perfect for a date, for a family, or even just by yourself. Bar was loud but there was a game on so not a big deal as there is a door and a big wall between both dining room and bar area. Saw a pool table. Nice!

Edit/Update: Just left. Like right now. It was not as good. It was better and even perfect. We asked who cooked and the server said she did and we were already impressed and that pushed the whole meal and experience over the top. Great staff and more than amazing food.
We got the arancini again and were very satisfied. 3 huge fried balls of stuffed rice in a delicious sauce for $8! Shared a Fish Combo platter. Huge fried juicy shrimp, great scallops, the calamari (something I tend to not like) was perfect. Chewy but tender and crispy. The fish was flaky, juicy, and the exterior was crunchy. The chef is either a witch or one of my favorite cooks. Ever. I mean this.
-AkosmidisJoint“

“My dad and I went to Jack’s Family Restaurant this weekend. My dad and I live in Pennsylvania, but with recent family events we’ve found ourselves in Rhode Island a few times within the last month. My dad said Jack’s looked “the same as it always did,” and he smiled the entire time. We ordered the little necks casino, clam cakes, clam chowder, and seafood zuppa (and we splurged and got the lobster). Everything was great! We thank the staff and chefs for a wonderful experience. Everyone was kind. The food was delicious, and quickly delivered to us to be devoured. We had a wonderful experience & will definitely be back. ❤️☺️“

“Fun times great place !!! Live music !!“

“One of the oldest pubs in the United States, just not the same name lol. The Son's of Liberty drank here! They still serve Half-Yards! A beer drinkers Mecca they have dozens of bottles and draft options. Priced right. One caveat, they haven't painted since the Son's drank there so keep a sense of humor. Great place for some suds. I've been a customer for over thirty years.

Dietary restrictions: As long as it's beer or whiskey you are good!

Kid-friendliness: Not!“

“We were in the area and saw that our friends in Autumn Lies Buried were playing here so we stopped in for the show.
Nice intimate venue with plenty of bar seating plus couches if you really want to stretch out. The sound was great and the drink prices were comparable to other music venues I have attended.
There is a city parking lot right next door but it is paid parking. There is plenty of free street parking around the venue.“

“If you’re looking for a local dive bar this is your spot. They do have bands play and have a pool table as well. There is a small area with seating to hangout and would say that the parking lot is on the smaller end so be mindful of that.“

“Great restaurant, perfect area.“

“A wonderful and chill spot for drinks! Usually it’s a very quiet mellow vibe which is perfect for conversation one-on-one or a small group. My favorite drink is the mezcal old fashioned , and they also have an impressive selection of whiskeys and other spirits and great beer list as well. Nice to have a gem like this in Cranston! 🍻🥃🍸“

“Moved in across the street recently and have been in a couple of times already and will definitely be back often. nice place, great food and terrific staff. 👍“

“I had Portuguese steak yesterday me and my friend but let me tell you something it was the best Portuguese steak I've ever had and the people are fantastic especially our waitress she was awesome if you want a good Portuguese steak this is the place to go thanks for everything enjoyed it“

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“The Yacht Club is a hidden Rhode Island gem! The bands are great. Highly recommend for a fun time.“

“good company..great barmaid..friendly people..“

“We are sorry it took us so long to discover The Square Peg. Cozy, old colonial vibe, delicious fall sangria and scrumptious comfort food. Our first visit was a perfect complement to our day visiting farm stands and enjoying a beautiful October Saturday. A bonus is that the location could rival Salem in October minus the crowds. Just perfect. We loved the chili with sour cream, cheese and onions on top, the patty melt and the ahi tuna tacos. All were delicious and reasonably priced. We look forward to visiting many times.“

“My go-to order in most places would be a Reuben. The quality of the meat, bread and the balance with the sauerkraut, sauce & cheese say a lot about how the restaurant approaches their food. The 02878 is the best Reuben sandwich I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Now I will have to find another go-to for other restaurants because they will pale in comparison to Localz 02878.“

“My first time going was Saturday before Easter I enjoyed the drinks 🙌affordable. The atmosphere was like if I was home hanging out with family lol everyone was nice no drama music is good too didn’t try the food yet but will definitely be coming back to hangout again and try the food 😂🤞🏽🙏🏽“

“A clean, modern take on authentic Portuguese cuisine. The food consistently tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared—simple dishes, great ingredients, and the right balance of tradition and modernity. It's a formula that works. Owner Luis is always present, welcoming guests as though they're entering his own home. His warmth, combined with an accommodating staff, creates a genuinely inviting atmosphere. The wine list is excellent, and the knowledgeable staff makes it even better. We've enjoyed the Carne Alentejana, Bife à Barca, and Bacalhau à Brás, all wonderfully fresh and beautifully prepared. It's not an inexpensive destination, but it's absolutely worth the trip.“

“My family has been going to the Son’s since my grandfather (Papa Lou) moved across the street over a decade ago. We hosted my daughters 16th birthday party in the upstairs hall and had a wonderful time. Everyone is very welcoming and I just love the popcorn served. It is a great place!“

“My son and I went to Hot Club in September on one of those last beautiful days that still felt like summer. We ended up spending a few hours sitting out on the deck by the water and had such a great afternoon.

Lindsey and Bianca took great care of us. They were both friendly and attentive and made us some really great drinks. We also had the mac and cheese bites, which were delicious. Such a great spot to sit by the water on a beautiful day. We’ll definitely be back!“

“This place is awesome! we got the ham dinner and chicken sandwich and they were both delicious. Our 2 year old liked it too.“

“If you don’t like this place I don’t know what to tell you. It’s packed with old Portuguese guys who all know each other from the Azores drinking at 1PM. I am very Irish but it is far better than anything I’ve found in my ancestral homeland. 5 Stars. Use it for drinking and food.“

“My waitress was great and bring Murphy, my gsd, was a great treat. The Gorgonzola burger was tasty and made to my request. The club fries were awesome and the rest brought home. Never have I brought fries home.“

“fun and friendly atmosphere.. excellent food with average prices. excellent drinks with extraordinary bartenders. great place to meet with friends and meet GOOD PEOPLE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“great local spot to get together with old and new friends“

“Delicious food and cheap!“

“atmosphere was cute... service great. food was subpar. paid $60 for a steak sandwich that looked & tasted like a TV dinner, appetizer that tasted like canned chicken soup, and fries that were definitely under the heater for too long“

“Love it there everyone is so friendly and waitress are awesome food is great big portions and delicious every time I come to my sisters house I go at least 1 a week if not more“

“This place is amazing! Owner operated! They take the most pride that you can imagine! This place is so clean! Food is great and prices are amazing! The staff is the best. You can’t go wrong! Please come in and see for yourself!“

“My wife and I went for wedding anniversary, we made reservations. We had to wait about ten minutes to be seated. Our server Aldean, was excellent and prompt and very profession. To be honest, at first I was taken aback on how well he spoke, I suspect he is on the specturm. He is one of the impressive waiter my wife and I ever had. He was polite, cordial and even mixed some old english when speaking to us. We observed him with other guests and we can tell he enjoyed his job and did it well. Very impressed with his service. The food was excellent, we had mozzerra sticks for apps, and it was delicous, i had stuffed chicken and my wife had shrim scampi. All dishes were superb. Since it was our anniversary we got a complimentary dessert and we also had a cheesecake. Both were well made and delicous. We will both be going back to Old grist mill again and put it on our resturant rotation.“

“Awesome employees and SanGria!“

“The food was excellent and the service was great. Some of the other customers were very nice and respectful. Will definitely be going back. Excellent job“

“excellent wings fast service and great prices.“