Bristol

east bay historic · 02809

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.

$40,530

median income

$1,579

median rent

The data

Bristol by the numbers

Median individual income in Bristol is about $40.5k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Bristol pays about $1,580 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

17 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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17 spots across Bristol

Bristol
Drinks
Aidan's Pub
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,323
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,323 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Aidan's Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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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Bristol
Drinks
Thames Waterside Bar And Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4 · 829
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 829 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Thames Waterside Bar And Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even 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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Bristol
Dining
The Lobster Pot
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 819
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 819 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Lobster Pot.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even 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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Bristol
Drinks
Portside Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 636
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 636 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Portside Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
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Bristol
Dining
Pomodoro Italian Kitchen
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 598
Outdoor seating
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 598 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pomodoro Italian Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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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Bristol
Dining
DeWolf Tavern
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 577
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 577 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at DeWolf Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
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Bristol
Drinks
Judge Roy Bean Saloon
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 515
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 515 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Judge Roy Bean Saloon.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
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Bristol
Drinks
Common Pub & Grille
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 509
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 509 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Common Pub & Grille.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
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Bristol
Dining
Pisco & Tequila
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 385
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 385 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pisco & Tequila.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
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Bristol
Dining
S S Dion
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 346
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 346 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at S S Dion.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Bristol
Drinks
1776 Liquors
Wine store★ 4.5 · 339
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 339 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 1776 Liquors.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
Call Site Maps
Bristol
Dining
Roberto's Restaurant & Cafe
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 307
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 307 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Roberto's Restaurant & Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 3 PM
Tue8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun8 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Bristol
Dining
Le Central
Modern French restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 252
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 252 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Le Central.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
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Bristol
Dining
Foglia
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 184
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 184 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Foglia.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Bristol
Drinks
Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol
Brewery★ 4.8 · 127
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 127 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
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Bristol
Drinks
Folklore Provisions
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 103
Outdoor seating
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
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.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed8 AM to 2 PM
Thu8 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Fri8 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Sat8 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Sun9 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Bristol
Activity
Coggeshall Farm Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 98
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 98 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Coggeshall Farm Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
Call Site Maps

Bristol

Bristol by the numbers

Local date spots

Aidan's Pub

Thames Waterside Bar And Grill

The Lobster Pot

Portside Tavern

Pomodoro Italian Kitchen

DeWolf Tavern

Judge Roy Bean Saloon

Common Pub & Grille

Pisco & Tequila

S S Dion

1776 Liquors

Roberto's Restaurant & Cafe

Le Central

Foglia

Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol

Folklore Provisions

Coggeshall Farm Museum

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