Judge Roy Bean, named for the eccentric Texan saloon owner, is a far cry from the wild west. A spacious, ambient room set against the backdrop of a beautiful mahogany bar, this "saloon" is a favorite for the after-work business crowd and Roger Williams University law students.
Live music is the specialty with popular local acts playing every Friday and Saturday night. Several TV's show sports and entertainment programs. The food is pub fare - burgers, sandwiches and dogs. On Monday and Wednesday nights from 5 to 9 p.m. wings are $0.35 and drafts are $2. On Tuesday nights there are $1 tacos and $2 chili dogs from 5 to 9 p.m.
The bar carries draft and bottled beers, including seasonal specials and local brews Narragansett and Newport Storm. Thursday nights are college nights, providing an occasion to open the upstairs, usually reserved for private events.
Rusty's is a restaurant and bar that has been under new ownership -- brothers Chuck and Robin Diggs -- since 2007. Rusty's serves a variety of burgers, pizzas, seafood, and sandwiches. It also has breakfast specials on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Rusty's caters to a mixed crowd, and has live music every Friday and Saturday night, and no cover charge.
Located in the heart of downtown Bristol, DeWolf Tavern is housed in a renovated historic stone warehouse on the Thames Street Landing waterfront that dates back to 1818. Guests can choose between three seating areas. Sit out on DeWolf's patio while enjoying a refreshing cocktail and the cool breeze off the water. Partake in a light meal with an array of wine options in the Tavern Room. Or settle down for a full meal in the upstairs main dining room with its cozy fireplace and breathtaking views over the water.
Indian-influenced contemporary American cuisine is prepared by Chef Sai Viswanath, including a popular three-course prix fixe menu. The restaurant also hosts special events, live entertainment and private parties.
Scotty's Big Dawg's Restaurant & Pub is located in a small strip mall with four other businesses. There is ample parking in the parking lot. The business has been at the current location for six years. There is seating for 50 people inside, with most of that around the large bar area in the center of the pub. Patrons can play darts or pool while watching sports or news on the many televisions. Scotty's has a low-key, neighborhood pub atmosphere. The people who work here are very friendly, making it the type of business that has loyal patrons who go there often.
