Bristol
Bristol wears its Fourth of July like a family crest, the oldest continuous parade in America stitched red-white-blue down Hope Street since 1785. The rest of the year it is a working harbor town that aged into a college town, with Roger Williams kids spilling into the same waterfront bars where Herreshoff yacht builders once drank. Colonial Hope Street still does the heavy lifting: Federal-era storefronts, the Bristol Train of Artillery, sunset over Narragansett Bay from Colt State Park. The dating math is the local math, skewed young and seasonal, and everyone has opinions about whether the parade saves the town or eats it.
Bristol by the numbers
Median individual income in Bristol is about $40.5k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Bristol pays about $1,580 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
17 spots across Bristol
- BristolDrinks
Aidan's Pub
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,323Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 5 John St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,323 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Aidan's Pub.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 1 AM
- Tue11:30 AM to 1 AM
- Wed11:30 AM to 1 AM
- Thu11:30 AM to 1 AM
- Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
- Sat11:30 AM to 1 AM
- Sun11 AM to 1 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Contact
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Thames Waterside Bar And Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4 · 829Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4★ from 829 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Thames Waterside Bar And Grill.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Sun11:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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The Lobster Pot
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 819Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 119 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 819 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Lobster Pot.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 9 PM
- TueClosed
- Wed12 to 9 PM
- Thu12 to 9 PM
- Fri12 to 9 PM
- Sat12 to 9 PM
- Sun12 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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Portside Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 636Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 444 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 636 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Portside Tavern.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue11 AM to 12 AM
- Wed11 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11 AM to 1 AM
- Fri11 AM to 1 AM
- Sat10 AM to 1 AM
- Sun9 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Pomodoro Italian Kitchen
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 598Outdoor seating- Find it
- 271 Wood St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 598 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pomodoro Italian Kitchen.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue4 to 8:30 PM
- Wed4 to 8:30 PM
- Thu4 to 8:30 PM
- Fri4 to 8:30 PM
- Sat3:30 to 8:30 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Tourists
- Contact
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DeWolf Tavern
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 577Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 259 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 577 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at DeWolf Tavern.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
- Sat8 AM to 11 PM
- Sun8 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Judge Roy Bean Saloon
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 515Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1 State St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 515 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Judge Roy Bean Saloon.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed11:30 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11:30 AM to 1 AM
- Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
- Sat11 AM to 1 AM
- Sun11 AM to 1 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Common Pub & Grille
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 509Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 421 Wood St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 509 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Common Pub & Grille.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue3 PM to 1 AM
- Wed12 PM to 1 AM
- Thu12 PM to 1 AM
- Fri12 PM to 1 AM
- Sat12 PM to 1 AM
- Sun12 PM to 1 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- BristolDining
Pisco & Tequila
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 385Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 382 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 385 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pisco & Tequila.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 to 9 PM
- Tue12 to 9 PM
- Wed12 to 9 PM
- Thu12 to 9 PM
- Fri12 to 10 PM
- Sat12 to 10 PM
- Sun12 to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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S S Dion
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 346Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 520 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 346 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at S S Dion.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue4 to 9 PM
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 10 PM
- Sat4 to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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1776 Liquors
Wine store★ 4.5 · 339Wheelchair access- Find it
- 597 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 339 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 1776 Liquors.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon9 AM to 9 PM
- Tue9 AM to 9 PM
- Wed9 AM to 9 PM
- Thu9 AM to 9 PM
- Fri9 AM to 9 PM
- Sat9 AM to 9 PM
- Sun10 AM to 6 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Roberto's Restaurant & Cafe
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 307Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 450 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 307 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Roberto's Restaurant & Cafe.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 3 PM
- Tue8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Wed8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Thu8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Fri8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Sat8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Sun8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- BristolDining
Le Central
Modern French restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 252LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 483 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 252 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Le Central.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed12 to 8 PM
- Thu12 to 8 PM
- Fri12 to 8 PM
- Sat12 to 9 PM
- Sun11 AM to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- BristolDining
Foglia
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 184Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 31 State St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Foglia.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 9 PM
- Sat5 to 9 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol
Brewery★ 4.8 · 127LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 500 Wood St Bldg 111, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri1 to 10 PM
- Sat12 to 10 PM
- Sun12 to 7 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services · English
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- BristolDrinks
Folklore Provisions
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 103Outdoor seating- Find it
- 301 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Folklore Provisions.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed8 AM to 2 PM
- Thu8 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
- Fri8 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
- Sat8 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
- Sun9 AM to 2 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- BristolActivity
Coggeshall Farm Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 98Wheelchair access- Find it
- 1 Colt Dr, Bristol, RI 02809
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 98 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Coggeshall Farm Museum.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- FriClosed
- SatClosed
- Sun10 AM to 4 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps