50 Best Bars near Bristol

“cheap drinks, great staff!“

“Great time the Kingsman rocks🤟“

“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“

“We had a great lunch here sitting outside. I had the chicken pot pie. It was perfect size for lunch and had good flavor. Hubby had the Grandma Enis, which was a chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. Everything was good and server was very nice.“

“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.“

“Tourist - Popped in for early lunch as the food/view was recommended. We were able to get a table along the waters edge. (I could have stayed all day watching the boats.)
Recommend the ‘Bayside Refresher’ drink (organic cucumber and lemonade) and New England clam chowder - amazing!
Would have been a five star review, but we had to track down waitress when ready for the bill. We rarely saw her.“

“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!“

“Great authentic Mexican food with amazing flavor and fresh ingredients. Daniel was incredibly friendly and made us feel welcome. As a bonus, he also speaks Portuguese, which made the experience even better. Excellent food and great service. We’ll definitely be back!“

“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.“

“Great restaurant, perfect area.“

“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“

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

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

“What Cheer is home to a lot of people in the Providence area. I've been coming here for years and years and still love it. Great drinks, amazing food, and fun and friendly staff. Nothing beats a summer night on their patio either watching the game while playing corn hole or watching actual live music. Feels like being at your best friends summer BBQ party! Did I mention they have that too? You have to go on a Sunday to get the infamous Horseman BBQ, you won't be let down.“

“Alchemy is always a good place. There are seats and couches which is nice. The bartenders are always really friendly and don't take to long to notice you. Great music and events. Parking could be better but that's why I always park at a parking garage near by and walk to the venue.“

“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. ❤️☺️“

“One of the coolest bars in the state - and definitely in Pawtuxet Village. A hipster sea captain hang out with great cocktails and some of the chillest vibes around. Piña coladas in the summer are the best, but good beers and cocktails year-round.. and just a short stroll to the bay means there's often a salty breeze to round it the legit nautical feel.

The decor is a more upscale version of Capn Seaweeds (no shade on them - think quirky mad mariner vibe) and still feels cozy. Unlike her sister bar, The Avery, which is blessedly TV-free (which I LOVE!), this place has one TV - but it's actually fairly unobtrusive and pretty fun (they often screen funny nautical things like Boat Zone).“

“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.“

“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!“

“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. 👍“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“This is a nice neighborhood place to stop in for a bite / beverage. The food is good, as is the atmosphere. We came in before heading to the Comedy Connection up the street and had an order of sliders and some "pickys." If you're in the area, stop in. I think you'll enjoy it.“

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“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 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 😂🤞🏽🙏🏽“

“This spot is one of the few places in the area that genuinely reminds me of home (Charleston, SC), especially in the summer. Being right on the water and having so much outdoor space is its own vibe, and a bit of an anomaly up here.

The staff are always warm and welcoming, and I’ve always appreciated how much personality and care the team brings to the experience. I especially love stopping in when Patrick is behind the bar—he’s always made people feel welcome and has been part of creating the kind of atmosphere that keeps me coming back.

Really grateful to have a place like this nearby.“

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

“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“

“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“

“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.“

“Our server Nick was second to none. Fast and attentive. We showed up later than I would usually prefer and were close to closing time. Nick never made us feel rushed or anxious. He went above and beyond and made our anniversary dinner special. The food was delicious as always but the service was the trigger for my 5 stars! Thank you Nick.“

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

“The food over here is consistently good (b+), clean place, manager runs a tight ship, always on the floor getting things done!

I like the chicken broccoli Alfredo or Southwest chicken pasta myself. My wife likes the chicken wrap or fish and chip. My daughter always wants to split a brownie sundae!“

“Awesome employees and SanGria!“

“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“

“excellent wings fast service and great prices.“

“Delicious food and cheap!“

“Great dog friendly restaurant!“

“The best chicken tenders around PERIOD! They’re incredibly juicy and very flavorful. You can’t go wrong! 5 Stars all day long!“

“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“