40 Best Cocktail Bars near Bristol

“Such a delicious little restaurant! I’m vegan, dined at Foglia with my carnivorous husband and we both loved it. The food is fresh and delicious and has multiple layers of flavor. It was such a treat. After our meal, Chef Pete came out to talk with us about our meal. Will definitely return.“

“THIS IS A TRUE TO FORM NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE IN THE OLD TRADITION, IN THE FAM FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY..all fam owned and all original to the ears, eye and touch..a gem a real place filled with real people, friendly, rustic and very kool indeed... being a proud East-Bayer for more than three decades, this place should be on your list of "check this out"... stop bye and tell them "Papa Angelo" sent you... enjoy“

“Amazing drinks and beautiful moody vibe“

“We are so thrilled to have discovered the gem that is Le Central. We have lived in France for a total of 8 years between us and have often lamented that French restaurants in the US rely on reputation and overcharge for nothing special. Le Central's food was fresh, homemade and delicious. Clearly great care is taken in selecting ingredients, hiring staff and running a very interesting beverage program. Bravo, Le Central! We will be back, and hopefully the very capable Tori will be working to take care of us again.“

“Great food & drinks“

“Pizza cold and undercooked. Meals arrived different times.“

“Always a great experience at The Lobster Pot!“

“Went to the Foxes Hill neighborhood in Providence to try out a Morroccan spot, but it ended up being closed. Luckily, right around the corner was Aguardente, which is a Guatamalen & Portuguese tapas restaurant. Love the interior decorations and warm welcoming vibe. We started with quejo de cabra, rellenitos, & the minha caiparinha. Then we had the batatas fritas, empanadas de pollos, polvo grelhado, & almondegas. Everything from the service to all of the dishes being seasoned perfectly and tasted amazing.“

“Best meal we’ve ever had there tonight….absolutely impeccable service, food and drinks!“

“Absolutely awesome! Great food, great people and great events. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!“

“Great service, ambiance, and sushi.“

“Celebrated a birthday last evening at Viola Cucina with a party of 12. EXCEPTIONAL! Small venue but comfortably accommodated us all. Fabulous food, drinks, and service. We all left very happy! Bravo!“

“Believe it or not, I'd never tried Indian food until recently. I'm usually not one for spicy stuff, but this place was so close to home, and I was feeling adventurous, so I figured, why not? And let me tell you, I was genuinely blown away by what I ordered! My girlfriend, who knows her Indian food, totally nailed the recommendation. It was this amazing chicken dish with a creamy, orange sauce, and some perfectly buttered naan on the side. I can't remember the exact name, but I sure won't forget that taste! I'm definitely going back to try more of their menu.“

“Best chicken tortilla soup around. I haven't had something I didn't like. Great spot. Congratulations“

“Cheryl and I dined with friends last night at Casa Azul Taqueria at 840 Allens Avenue in Providence. Although the place is small, with just three tables and primarily offering takeout, the food is fantastic, featuring great vegan options. We're definitely going back!“

“Truly an incredible place with even more lovely people. Places like this are what keep our city wholesome. And of course they have tasty yums and bevs“

“We never made it to the old location but we have been going for date nights now for about a year. The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere is perfect! The music is always on pointe! And we have our favorite waiter, Phil, every time we go! He is as much the reason we go there as the restaurant itself! Great guy!“

“Delicious food, great service and I highly recommend.“

“I cannot express how much I enjoyed/appreciated working with the Primo Catering team for my wedding. The food was absolutely delicious, the team was friendly/attentive, and they were so incredibly accommodating. Beyond that, Shannon went above and beyond for us in every single way. They had a beautiful candle lit dinner for our tasting and had solutions for every problem we encountered when planning our wedding. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you Primo’s team for being such a key part of our big day! 🤍“

“This is a unique and quaint place that is perfect for date night, friends night out, or family dinners. The kitchen does close at 9pm on weekdays and sadly our first attempt at eating here didn’t work out because we walked in at 845pm so we opted to come back the next week. The hostess and the server that we encountered upon arriving that first night were extremely friendly and kind and although we opted to not get a table as they were closing in 15 minutes they did recommend a few other places close by and pointed us in the right direction. It’s located in an older style house that must have been converted into a restaurant. They offer free parking behind the building or guests could park on the street if spots are available. They offer seating inside, at the bar, or in the outside seating area that included large picnic tables and opportunities for guests to bring their dogs with them. The menu is eclectic, unique, and offers a wide variety of Portuguese / American fusion dishes. The dishes they served the food on were adorable pottery style dishes and visually appealing. My husband and I ordered the street corn dip appetizer and the loaded chowder entree and we shared both of the dishes. The chowder came with grilled sourdough bread for dipping, including two large shrimp, two large scallops, and plenty of other goodies included in the chowder. The street corn dip came with homemade tortilla chips for dipping and it was delicious. We went for dinner on a weeknight and we had made a reservation for the two of us prior to ensure that we had a table at 7pm. We were sat inside immediately and it was busy for sure. Since it was just the two of us we were seated at a small round two top table which was a little small but it did the trick and considering how busy they were it made sense to seat us there. It was very hot in there but besides that the atmosphere was great and decorated so nicely. We waited about 10 minutes before anyone greeted us or took our drink order but once our server made contact he was efficient, knowledgeable, gave great recommendations, and provided great service. We’ll definitely be repeat customers as there is much more to explore on the menu.“

“galactic theater is the best music venue in New England. Dave and his team of human beings keep a fun vibe, great music and interesting line-ups almost every night of the week. I'll be performing here on Fri Feb 6 with my associate, Jake Perry. I highly recommend coming to this location regardless of which night it is. you'll always find something worth checking out!“

“We just came by boat with two little kids not realizing the new fall hours. The employee working saw them peaking into the window and was so kind bringing them each out doughboy donuts. It was such a generous and thoughtful gesture that truly made these two little kids day! We look forward to coming again in the spring (during hours your open)“

“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“

“Great food. The owners are very welcoming. Will definitely be back !!“

“Stuffed mushrooms are amazing, and cocktails were on-point.“

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

“Stopped in to this little gem, food & drink excellent & Katie at the bar was wonderful!“

“love the food and drinks they were AMAZING ❤️❤️💯“

“We had a great birthday experience aboard the train & plan on returning many times. We chose The Spruce Car, (as opposed to the murder mystery) which is aptly named, as it's filled with rich, warm woods. The cozy lighting & up-scale, but not pretentious, decor created the perfect ambiance for a romantic birthday. Dinner service was nothing short of wonderful. Our server, Maddie, was friendly, beautiful, and attentive. Both of our dinners were delicious and the cocktails were perfect. More locals should enjoy the Bellevue Grand. It's worth every penny.“

“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.“

“Great experience as always. The staff is so friendly and welcoming! Highly recommend“

“Great food and great drinks! Can’t wait to come back here!“

“The food was amazing! My friend and I can both “eat” and we split the seafood platter and couldn’t finish it. Delicious
And the atmosphere was second to none. Shelley was our server and she just made ya feel at home. Definitely coming back if I’m ever in the area again. Love Love Love“

“Huge thank you to Jared and the entire Pine House team for letting us take over your beautiful space for a baby shower. Our vision came together perfectly thanks to your stunning venue, amazing food, and the kindest, most attentive staff. Pine House Kitchen & Bar is already a favorite for lunch and dinner and now l'll be telling everyone it's the perfect place to host their next celebration!“

“We were here visiting and found this little place outside Newport and it was amazing! We had two lobsters and steamers the servers were great. It's very laid-back fun atmosphere.!! Definitely five stars!!“

“The best chile relleno! vegetarian options! excellent margaritas! this was a wonderful dinner and experience. friendly service and excellent food. like walking into a friends home and being served the best food from grandma.. <3we went upstairs after for some music and will be back for brunch. thanks for a wonderful evening.“

“I took my husband for his birthday - our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Nicole, our friend and bartender is amazing! She even surprised my husband with dessert with a candle and sang “Happy Birthday”! Thanks for making a special day even more memorable!“

“Great food, nice bar 🙂👍“

“Good music and wonderful staff ❤️“

“Stopped by after a long road trip because it was close to our destination. Our waitress was super nice, checked on us frequently. At first glance it doesn't look like a place you would want to bring your kid, but once you're in the door and seated it feels comfortable. There is a kids menu as well. I meant to take a picture but forgot. It had a hot dog, chicken tenders, kids burger, a pasta dish.

The food was good. Wings are LARGE with a capital L. We each had a cup of soup, split an order of wings and split a sandwich and were very full. Drinks were good as well. Not overly strong, just right. Absolutely would go back.“