The best bars & nightlife in Bristol

3 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Chili's Grill & Bar

Nightlife

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

368 Market Center

“Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.”

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The Bristol Hotel

Nightlife

Vintage-chic quarters in a contemporary hotel with a restaurant, a rooftop bar & mountain views.

115 Country Music Wy

“Vintage-chic quarters in a contemporary hotel with a restaurant, a rooftop bar & mountain views.”

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Blue Ridge Comedy Club

Nightlife

Whether you want to catch local comics testing fresh material or hop on stage yourself, Blue Ridge Comedy Club is the Tri-Cities laugh…

560 English St

“Whether you want to catch local comics testing fresh material or hop on stage yourself, Blue Ridge Comedy Club is the Tri-Cities laugh factory this week. Think open mic on Wednesday, August 5, quirky game-show mashups, real-deal classes, and a bar serving cocktails or mocktails while you grin.”

From the Tri Cities newsletter, August 5, 2026

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