Guidebook for Bristol
Food Scene
Best doughnuts , pastry and coffee ....plus homemade breads ! Large venue with plenty of seating. Sometimes you can catch a great local band ! Go early for best selection. Open 24 hours . Closed on Mondays.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blackbird Bakery
188 Piedmont AveBest doughnuts , pastry and coffee ....plus homemade breads ! Large venue with plenty of seating. Sometimes you can catch a great local band ! Go early for best selection. Open 24 hours . Closed on Mondays.
Located in historic downtown Bristol and within walking distance...15 min. walk. So much more than just bagels ! ...and they are made fresh daily btw. Soups and sandwiches of the day. Specialty coffee and tea. Not to mention cinnamon rolls the size of your head ! Very relaxing atmosphere.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Manna Bagel Co.
634 State StLocated in historic downtown Bristol and within walking distance...15 min. walk. So much more than just bagels ! ...and they are made fresh daily btw. Soups and sandwiches of the day. Specialty coffee and tea. Not to mention cinnamon rolls the size of your head ! Very relaxing atmosphere.
Within close walking distance of my home....lighted walking path. Good food. From sandwiches to entrees , something for everyone. Moderately priced. Drink specials nightly at the bar.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
89 Elliot DrWithin close walking distance of my home....lighted walking path. Good food. From sandwiches to entrees , something for everyone. Moderately priced. Drink specials nightly at the bar.
Located in downtown Bristol , Eats has a reputation for good soul food. Ribs and bbq are smoked on premises. The owners are friendly and make you feel at home. Small intimate setting. Collard greens, beans and cornbread and banana pudding are local favorites.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eatz on Moore Street
17 Moore StLocated in downtown Bristol , Eats has a reputation for good soul food. Ribs and bbq are smoked on premises. The owners are friendly and make you feel at home. Small intimate setting. Collard greens, beans and cornbread and banana pudding are local favorites.
620 is located downtown Bristol. It has become iconic for great appetizers and drinks....as well as lunch and dinner entrees. 1/2 off sushi nights are popular!
620 Shelby St
620 Shelby Street620 is located downtown Bristol. It has become iconic for great appetizers and drinks....as well as lunch and dinner entrees. 1/2 off sushi nights are popular!
Down towns newest addition ! Very hip upscale restaurant and bar. Excellent food, apps and specialty drinks.
Whiskey Rebellion
520 State StreetDown towns newest addition ! Very hip upscale restaurant and bar. Excellent food, apps and specialty drinks.
Nothing ordinary about this restaurant ! Nightly specials and seriously delish. Consistently wonderfully inventive and always spot on. I would give it 5 stars . Perfect for anytime but especially for any kind of special occasion. Best gourmet ....maybe the only gourmet restaurant in this area.
Brooklyn Grill & Cafe
2125 Euclid AveNothing ordinary about this restaurant ! Nightly specials and seriously delish. Consistently wonderfully inventive and always spot on. I would give it 5 stars . Perfect for anytime but especially for any kind of special occasion. Best gourmet ....maybe the only gourmet restaurant in this area.
This is a don't miss ! Small "hole in the wall" family owned barbecue joint. Don't be fooled by appearances. ...there is some SERIOUS bbq going on and it has the awards to prove it. Featured in Southern Living . Many celebrity sightings .....don't blow it !! Pork or beef bbq , coleslaw, home cut fries and of course the famous bleu cheese dressing ! Fills up fast and there will be a line. Only open select hours. Check website.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ridgewood Barbecue
900 Elizabethton HwyThis is a don't miss ! Small "hole in the wall" family owned barbecue joint. Don't be fooled by appearances. ...there is some SERIOUS bbq going on and it has the awards to prove it. Featured in Southern Living . Many celebrity sightings .....don't blow it !! Pork or beef bbq , coleslaw, home cut fries and of course the famous bleu cheese dressing ! Fills up fast and there will be a line. Only open select hours. Check website.
Good food....especially great wood fired pizza. Apps , beer and cocktails. Live music
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Machiavelli's Italian Restaurant
8 5th StGood food....especially great wood fired pizza. Apps , beer and cocktails. Live music
Arts & Culture
Built and supported by the Smithsonian....this is a not miss !
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music WayBuilt and supported by the Smithsonian....this is a not miss !
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with something to do for everyone in the family. Golf course, jogging/bike trails, water a activities, small train rides , picnic areas and large play ground.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Steele Creek
4 Little LnBeautiful park with something to do for everyone in the family. Golf course, jogging/bike trails, water a activities, small train rides , picnic areas and large play ground.
Camping, swimming, horse back riding, boating....the list goes on !
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Warriors' Path
490 Hemlock RdCamping, swimming, horse back riding, boating....the list goes on !
Largest manmade damn in the U.S. Great place to hike, fish, boat or just picnic and chill.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Holston Dam
Largest manmade damn in the U.S. Great place to hike, fish, boat or just picnic and chill.
Drinks & Nightlife
O'Mainnin's Pub & Grill
712 W State StLive music and cold beer.
Beer and cocktails.....excellent upscale food and appetizers. Only a few blocks away from my house !
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
J Frank's Resturant
412 6th StBeer and cocktails.....excellent upscale food and appetizers. Only a few blocks away from my house !
Entertainment & Activities
The Iconic " World's Fastest Half Mile " it's Bristol Baby ! Less than 10 miles from my home.
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway BlvdThe Iconic " World's Fastest Half Mile " it's Bristol Baby ! Less than 10 miles from my home.
Laurel Marina & Yacht Club
191 Shady Ford RdParty Boat rentals
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
3004 Linden DrNew state of the art theatre.
Old fashioned drive in movies. Basic food .
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Twin City Drive-In Theatre
2512 Volunteer PkwyOld fashioned drive in movies. Basic food .
Shopping
Heritage Antique Mall
Huge selection of antiques. Downtown Bristol, Virginia. ( 0.8 miles ).
Great shopping experience with something for everyone ! Candles, antique reproductions, furniture, household items and framed prints. Next door they have opened a Fudgery / ice cream parlor.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cranberry Lane
623 State StGreat shopping experience with something for everyone ! Candles, antique reproductions, furniture, household items and framed prints. Next door they have opened a Fudgery / ice cream parlor.
Essentials
Food City
1430 Volunteer PkwyOpen until midnight.
Kroger
130 Midway StOpen 24 hours
Target
16600 Highlands Center BlvdExit 7 Bristol, VA