Discovering Bristol
Food scene
Excellent local hangs with tasty craft-made brews and simple, but satisfying eats.
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Michael Waltrip Brewing Co.
221 Moore StreetExcellent local hangs with tasty craft-made brews and simple, but satisfying eats.
Tell Joe that Becca sent you!! This place is literally a piece of Bristol history! Since 1942, the Burger Bar has been serving patrons for lunch and dinner in a warm, friendly, diner setting just off of State Street.
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Burger Bar
120 Piedmont AveTell Joe that Becca sent you!! This place is literally a piece of Bristol history! Since 1942, the Burger Bar has been serving patrons for lunch and dinner in a warm, friendly, diner setting just off of State Street.
Whether you're seeking a quick appetizer and bevs before a show at the Paramount or the Cameo, or if you're going for the full "whole hog" experience--- this place produces some fantastic Que and is quite convenient to all things downtown. We are HUGE fans of the "BUTCHER'S BLOCK" which provides PLENTY of meat options and sides for a group of 2 or more!
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Southern Craft BBQ Bristol
15 Commonwealth AveWhether you're seeking a quick appetizer and bevs before a show at the Paramount or the Cameo, or if you're going for the full "whole hog" experience--- this place produces some fantastic Que and is quite convenient to all things downtown. We are HUGE fans of the "BUTCHER'S BLOCK" which provides PLENTY of meat options and sides for a group of 2 or more!
If you're looking for the perfect spot to grab a bite, a beer, and watch the game--- this is your place! Excellent smash burgers and apps with a friendly atmosphere.
The Corner
501 State StreetIf you're looking for the perfect spot to grab a bite, a beer, and watch the game--- this is your place! Excellent smash burgers and apps with a friendly atmosphere.
A unique setting with a KILLER barbecue lineup and local beers on tap. Delta Blues often hosts local musicians, throws open the sliding windows, and provides an excellent spot to meetup, hang out, and grub as light or as heavily as you desire! Highlights include their Nacho Blues app and their collard greens!!
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Delta Blues
724 State StA unique setting with a KILLER barbecue lineup and local beers on tap. Delta Blues often hosts local musicians, throws open the sliding windows, and provides an excellent spot to meetup, hang out, and grub as light or as heavily as you desire! Highlights include their Nacho Blues app and their collard greens!!
Sushi, Asian American, Burgers, and cocktails... just about everything you could ask for if you have a group who's "hard to please" when asked "What are you in the mood for?"
620 State St
Sushi, Asian American, Burgers, and cocktails... just about everything you could ask for if you have a group who's "hard to please" when asked "What are you in the mood for?"
Ahhhhh... give me the shrimp and grits, please! This "hidden gem" is just off of State Street and affords guests a unique menu with something for everyone--- in a more low-key, cozy setting. Outside seating is available, and the specials are ALWAYS worth trying!!
bistro on 6th
16 6th StreetAhhhhh... give me the shrimp and grits, please! This "hidden gem" is just off of State Street and affords guests a unique menu with something for everyone--- in a more low-key, cozy setting. Outside seating is available, and the specials are ALWAYS worth trying!!
Handmade EVERYTHING and your friendly, local bartender serving up brews and cocktails. This is a casual "den" of a restaurant that has TOP quality Italian fare. Try the Italian Nachos or Bruschetta to start, and you will LOVE building your own pizza.
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Machiavelli's Italian Restaurant
8 5th StHandmade EVERYTHING and your friendly, local bartender serving up brews and cocktails. This is a casual "den" of a restaurant that has TOP quality Italian fare. Try the Italian Nachos or Bruschetta to start, and you will LOVE building your own pizza.
Can't say enough good things about these local folks, who have created a wonderfully unique eating experience for dine-in or carry-out! Matt and Brooke have grown a lovely business where they smoke some GORGEOUS barbecue, prepare sides, and source directly from their own greenhouses. If you're seeking some take-home gifts as well, these folks bottle their own rubs and hot sauces made from the peppers grown on site!
Bristol Gardens & Grill
285 Vance StCan't say enough good things about these local folks, who have created a wonderfully unique eating experience for dine-in or carry-out! Matt and Brooke have grown a lovely business where they smoke some GORGEOUS barbecue, prepare sides, and source directly from their own greenhouses. If you're seeking some take-home gifts as well, these folks bottle their own rubs and hot sauces made from the peppers grown on site!
This one is WORTH THE DRIVE into Abingdon, VA for some gorgeous food, craft cocktails, and an "Alice in Wonderland" setting. Seriously top-notch cuisine and voted BEST NEW RESTAURANT in Southwest VA
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Foresta
190 East Main StreetThis one is WORTH THE DRIVE into Abingdon, VA for some gorgeous food, craft cocktails, and an "Alice in Wonderland" setting. Seriously top-notch cuisine and voted BEST NEW RESTAURANT in Southwest VA
Gahhhhh the food is divine and the company is even better! Sit at the bar, enjoy a quiet table, or eat on the brick patio in historic Abingdon. Fantastic dinner menu with daily specials, and "after-hours" bar menu to fill in the edges!
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Rain Restaurant
283 E Main StGahhhhh the food is divine and the company is even better! Sit at the bar, enjoy a quiet table, or eat on the brick patio in historic Abingdon. Fantastic dinner menu with daily specials, and "after-hours" bar menu to fill in the edges!
For the morning hours, enjoy coffee and breakfast/ brunch and for dinner, this place takes the cake for locally-sourced entrees served tapas-style with an Appalachian flare. Hugh and Julie have made this place unique, crave-able, and something worth talking about!!
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The Girl & The Raven
380 E Main StFor the morning hours, enjoy coffee and breakfast/ brunch and for dinner, this place takes the cake for locally-sourced entrees served tapas-style with an Appalachian flare. Hugh and Julie have made this place unique, crave-able, and something worth talking about!!
Ahhh, come for the food and stay for the MUSIC! It never fails, there is typically a fantastic local artist taking up space on their quaint stage and the atmosphere of this historic building just makes everything perfect. Highly recommend their "Baby-baker Nachos" and a local pint!
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Bonefire Smokehouse BBQ
260 W Main StAhhh, come for the food and stay for the MUSIC! It never fails, there is typically a fantastic local artist taking up space on their quaint stage and the atmosphere of this historic building just makes everything perfect. Highly recommend their "Baby-baker Nachos" and a local pint!
Mmmm... I can smell the cinnamon rolls now!! Blackbird has quickly become a Bristol "MUST-GO" and keeps a bustling business around the clock. They sell wonderful coffees and pastries, along with larger cakes/ pies to take home for gatherings.
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Blackbird Bakery
188 Piedmont AveMmmm... I can smell the cinnamon rolls now!! Blackbird has quickly become a Bristol "MUST-GO" and keeps a bustling business around the clock. They sell wonderful coffees and pastries, along with larger cakes/ pies to take home for gatherings.
Ahhhh you have GOT to look these folks up!! Fern Valley Farm offers a monthly farm-to-table experience, as well as monthly cooking tutorials with proceeds going to their Summer Kids' Camps
Fern Valley Farm
19310 Rollins DrAhhhh you have GOT to look these folks up!! Fern Valley Farm offers a monthly farm-to-table experience, as well as monthly cooking tutorials with proceeds going to their Summer Kids' Camps
If you're looking for beautiful coffees, local taps, and some WONDERFUL cuisine, look no further. BLOOM is convenient to all things downtown, and is THE PLACE for brunch!! Mimosa flights, charcuterie and cheese boards, locally-sourced entrees, etc.
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Bloom
601 State StIf you're looking for beautiful coffees, local taps, and some WONDERFUL cuisine, look no further. BLOOM is convenient to all things downtown, and is THE PLACE for brunch!! Mimosa flights, charcuterie and cheese boards, locally-sourced entrees, etc.
Exceptional food and creative cocktails in a unique environment. Chef T has overhauled the old Bristol Greyhound bus station into a buzzing restaurant with an "open concept kitchen" where guests can see the constant buzz in the kitchen. Great atmosphere!
Union 41
Exceptional food and creative cocktails in a unique environment. Chef T has overhauled the old Bristol Greyhound bus station into a buzzing restaurant with an "open concept kitchen" where guests can see the constant buzz in the kitchen. Great atmosphere!
Local Brewery
TRIVIA NIGHTS ARE BACK ON!! A great place for local beer, friendly conversation, local music, etc.
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State Street Brewing
801 State StTRIVIA NIGHTS ARE BACK ON!! A great place for local beer, friendly conversation, local music, etc.
Beer up front, food trucks out back, and a lively atmosphere to enjoy!
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Cascade Draft House
828 State StBeer up front, food trucks out back, and a lively atmosphere to enjoy!
Food, fun, music, and a kid and pet-friendly atmosphere
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Wolf Hills Brewing Co.
149 Deadmore St SEFood, fun, music, and a kid and pet-friendly atmosphere
City/town information
Abingdon boasts tons of historic charm with local attractions like the Martha Washington Inn and the historic BARTER THEATER. Amazing place for local food and close enough to enjoy a night out without staying up "past our bedtime!"
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Abingdon
Abingdon boasts tons of historic charm with local attractions like the Martha Washington Inn and the historic BARTER THEATER. Amazing place for local food and close enough to enjoy a night out without staying up "past our bedtime!"
Ahhh, Damascus! A quiet town with a wonderful, hippie vibe. Damascus puts you on the most scenic section of the AT, and we often go there to enjoy a bite and then walk/ hike/ or rent bikes to head up to White Top. It's worth taking a day to enjoy the outdoors!!
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Damascus
Ahhh, Damascus! A quiet town with a wonderful, hippie vibe. Damascus puts you on the most scenic section of the AT, and we often go there to enjoy a bite and then walk/ hike/ or rent bikes to head up to White Top. It's worth taking a day to enjoy the outdoors!!
Sightseeing
Immerse yourself in the history of Bristol and the 1927 "Bristol Sessions" in which some of the earliest recordings of country music were made in America
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music WayImmerse yourself in the history of Bristol and the 1927 "Bristol Sessions" in which some of the earliest recordings of country music were made in America
EVERYONE loves the Creeper Trail! Whether you're hiking, running, biking, walking, or simply looking for a gorgeous setting to take in the seasons--- there are several entrances to the Creeper in both Abingdon and Damascus
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Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Virginia Creeper National Recreation TrailEVERYONE loves the Creeper Trail! Whether you're hiking, running, biking, walking, or simply looking for a gorgeous setting to take in the seasons--- there are several entrances to the Creeper in both Abingdon and Damascus
A lovely stroll or run through the wonders of Washington County VA
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Mendota Trail
3460 Island RdA lovely stroll or run through the wonders of Washington County VA
An epic view of South Holston with some history thrown in! Perfect place to enjoy the scenery or even a picnic
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South Holston Dam
An epic view of South Holston with some history thrown in! Perfect place to enjoy the scenery or even a picnic
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and peace of South Holston River! Voted one of America's PREMIERE "hot spots" for trout fishermen. Several guided fishing tours are available--- come to fish, and leave with a sense of fulfillment from a day "off grid" on SoHo!
South Holston River Reserve
2085 Bullock Hollow RoadEnjoy the sights, sounds, and peace of South Holston River! Voted one of America's PREMIERE "hot spots" for trout fishermen. Several guided fishing tours are available--- come to fish, and leave with a sense of fulfillment from a day "off grid" on SoHo!
Don't miss your opportunity to see one of the most scenic lakes in ALL of Southwest VA.
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South Holston Lake
Don't miss your opportunity to see one of the most scenic lakes in ALL of Southwest VA.
Boone Lake
Spring is here, and Boone Lake is back!!
Whether you're a competitive crossfitter, or simply looking for a great place to get your sweat on in a community atmosphere--- Crossfit 423/ 10 Experience is just off of downtown Bristol and could be your "home away from home!" Wonderful coaches, excellent and welcoming atmosphere, and a facility that offers just about everything you could think of with regard to implements, machines, and space to "play." Drop-ins are ALWAYS welcome, in both their regular and 10-Fit classes. See online for scheduling!
CrossFit 423
26 7th StreetWhether you're a competitive crossfitter, or simply looking for a great place to get your sweat on in a community atmosphere--- Crossfit 423/ 10 Experience is just off of downtown Bristol and could be your "home away from home!" Wonderful coaches, excellent and welcoming atmosphere, and a facility that offers just about everything you could think of with regard to implements, machines, and space to "play." Drop-ins are ALWAYS welcome, in both their regular and 10-Fit classes. See online for scheduling!
The Paramount has some really BIG NAMES hitting the stage weekly!! An incredible, historic venue convenient to a number of local eateries and shops
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Paramount Center for the Arts
518 State StThe Paramount has some really BIG NAMES hitting the stage weekly!! An incredible, historic venue convenient to a number of local eateries and shops
Beautifully-restored venue with some wonderful artists and comedians on the bill!
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The Cameo Theater
703 State StBeautifully-restored venue with some wonderful artists and comedians on the bill!
Incredible local actors/ players on a historic stage! Just a few minutes to downtown Abingdon with show times throughout the week.
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Teatro Barter
127 W Main StIncredible local actors/ players on a historic stage! Just a few minutes to downtown Abingdon with show times throughout the week.