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    Common Pub & Grille

    4.3 (89 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Pubs, Seafood
    Fri 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Sat 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    COMMON PUB & GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Hannah P.

    This family owned restaurant is a must-go hole-in-the-wall in Bristol! Staff is very friendly. There was a wait when we arrived so we got a cocktail at the bar. The cocktails are served in fun, oversized glasses and are unique flavors and taste combinations! I also saw they have live music a few night a month. We ordered fried pickles, onion petals, a burger, a Cesar salad wrap, and fish tacos. Everything was very good. With the meals, you can pick the type of fries you are served on the side - a great way to make dinner a little more fun and customized. For the menu - there's something for everyone! The restaurant itself is a little dark as it lacks windows being set in between tall buildings. However that is part of the charm! It reminds me of a traditional English pub.

    Mom in laws salad with shrimp!

    Eh, I was expecting more from the 4.3 star rating (at the time I had read it). Pluses: - A very eclectic vibe with mucho character. - Quantity. Like on a gluttonous level. Pictures attached. - The prices. They're good. - The shrimp. The shrimp on my MIL's salad and in my Broccoli Alfredo were very nice and well cooked! Cons: The service. Not up to par I'm afraid. I asked for a draft of a particular beer, got an acknowledgement nod from the server (subbing for our server, to be transparent) and then our poor "real" server had to explain to me that this particular beer was not on draft when he brought me back a can. Disappointing, but no prob. I ordered another beer on draft as I was ordering my meal, but our server has forgotten; he did eventually remember, however, and graciously apologized. Still, it's disappointing, as in my mind, the number one rule is to keep the drinks filled at your tables (considering it's a bar), and it was far too long of a gap, coming in several minutes before the meal. A member of our table had ordered one set of fries with his meal, and the wrong ones came out. They did not feel like raising an issue out of it. Attention to detail is important, and the lack of it during my visit is the main thing that would keep me from coming back here next time I am in Bristol. In a final offer of transparency, there was a birthday party finishing up when we got there, and a catering order they were taking care of while additional patrons were eating/drinking. Still, in the service industry, it is important to be able to balance workload and staffing so the quality of service doesn't suffer for other patrons. Happy customers + more potential revenue for Common = a win-win! Quality - It's spotty. While the shrimp (and that salad) is fantastic, the Southern Fried chicken did not get high grades from the hubby and the nephew, who mentioned his chicken dish from a well known New England chain was better the day before. Whoops. If you're really fucking hungry though and cool with the above, then definitely come here, as you will likely not be disappointed!

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    Linda D.

    I have been here several times & order alot from Door Dash too. I recently was there with a group of 7 for a reunion & probably for the 10th time I ordered the Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with shrimp. The salad is huge, you get about 8 giant blackened shrimp with chunks of caramelized giant walnuts. It's literally the most delicious salad I think I've ever eaten. I Alamo try something different but I usually end up ordering the salad. Someone ordered the chicken wings as an app & those were really good too. Like the perfectly baked skin with a tiny spice kick. Highly recommend. Great service too!

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    Never disappoints great food and plentiful portions. We never leave hungry or inhappy

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    10 months ago

    Best Friday deal ever. Fish and chips, cup of chowder and two clam cakes. The best price in town. The most delicious fish anywhere

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    What a gem this place is. Five. Bar with great food. Food is way above your typical pub level. Nice craft beer list. Staff is great.

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    Great service and can't beat the quality of the food. Large portions and great prices.

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    3 years ago

    Great crew, best food in town, and where you should go if you want to eat where the locals eat!

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    3 years ago

    Great dive bar. Lots of locals. Interesting menu and great service. Servings are huge.

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    Food was great and the portions are large. Bring your appetite or share is what I recommend. Staff was great as well.

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    It has been a while since I have been here. JR bean has a Bristol landmark for a quite sometime. I…read morehave been coming here at least 20 years. The biggest surprise this time was a brand new food menu. Much improved and has more contemporary take on the bar food. Its as if the Japanese Izakaya influence has been infused into some of the menu items - Karaage for example. It is not called that on the menu, however. Gotta try other items on the emenu The service was great. Usually is. Maybe extra attentive because it was a Monday night. Anyways, its a good time nevertheless.

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