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    Judge Roy Bean Saloon

    3.9 (144 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, American, Seafood
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Pretzel Sticks and beer cheese
    Julie B.

    We stopped here for lunch while in Bristol. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. The saloon was welcoming and felt like a time warp as soon as you walked in the door. Loved the old time feel and laid back atmosphere. We started out with the pretzel sticks and beer cheese for our appetizer. It was really good and we all enjoyed it. I ordered a strawberry margarita that was perfectly made. For my entree I went with the chicken bacon ranch quesadilla. It was good, but the chicken was huge hunks which I wasn't expecting.

    Goat Cheese Salad
    Stef S.

    Stopped in here during the State Street festival on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty packed with people watching college football. We were sat pretty quickly but it did take awhile to get waited on. Once we did, the waiter was very good and our food came out quickly. My friends had the short rib grilled cheese. They said that the meat was cut into large pieces which made it pretty hard to eat. Their French fries were really good. I had the goat cheese salad, as I love the croquettes at another restaurant. For the price, it really wasn't that great. The chicken was good but had fatty pieces and there definitely wasn't enough lettuce. I get this same salad for the same price at the Tipsy Toboggan and the amount of food and presentation doesn't compare. Overall, I'd give this place a 3.5 for service and for food.

    Short Rib Cheese Tots, Chicken Wings
    Heather A.

    Great food, great atmosphere (incredibly beautiful decor and interior) and our waitress was from our home state - talk about meant to be in the right place at the right time. Very hip, yet chill place for apps, dinner, drinks and everything in between. Thank you to the wonderful staff for making the kick off to my birthday weekend so incredible! Ps. Your waitress from CT rocks! So attentive, so helpful and just awesome all around. Look forward to visiting again soon

    Delicious, warm pretzels
    Tony G.

    We had a fun time at the Saloon. Wait staff were exceptional and very accommodating. We were coming from a dance show at the university and we had our own cake for a birthday. They said no problem and even got us candles and a lighter. Food was on par for bar eats and the French fries were very fresh. Pretzels were soft, hot and tasty. Fish tacos were excellent. Great specialty cocktails. At the indoor setting it almost felt like it was outside with the big windows that were open on a beautiful day. Highly recommend for an informal setting and not too loud.

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    Kimberley L.

    Street parking. Great service Good clean restrooms. Ok menu selection. Great martinis. Loved the expresso. Good onion rings. Average price. Not a great selection of appetizers. In my opinion.

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    Kathleen E.

    Ask for Amanda one of the best servers I have ever met. Professional polite helpful. For those who like Shrimp Tacos these are the BEST I've had in Ri chicken wings are excellent no grease you can get sauce on side meaty. Omg I can not begin to say enough. My Martini was right on. Everything was delicious and service was phenomenal. This is a MUST TRY restaurant

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    Great pub food. Welcoming atmosphere. Good music - especially the pianist!enjoyable spot to meet friends near the harbor.

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    Great menu and a fun atmosphere. Lots of choices in a great historic building as well. Outdoor dining and indoor dining.

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    Person playing guitar was a surprise for us, we stop just for one end up being there most of the night. Food and service were good.

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    The short rib grilled cheese, frickles, and wings were all quite tasty. Caroline was a very friendly, efficient waitress!!

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    Great wings. Nice ambiance. Good place to shoot out to for a quick bite to eat with a beer or cocktail.

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