Common Pub

Many years ago, when I was in my early twenties, I dated a guy from Bristol.  We used to meet here after work almost every night, and I loved this place.  I still have stories about this place ten or so years later.  But I have been sad as my friends can be a tad bit on the unadventurous side and don't want to drive all the way to Bristol to drink. But last night, I was going to the theatre in Bristol, and this place happened to be around the corner, and it HASN'T CHANGED A BIT!!!!  I loved every second of it!  It has everything a dive bar should have, a good bartender, beer signs on the walls, pool tables, everything.  I want so badly to move to Bristol and make this my home bar, but alas, when ya ain't got no money-it is what it is!

Proper, run of the mill town dive
Entices with the prices
Decent small music venue

$5 Rolling Rock pitchers all the time, and I grabbed a $3.75 Loose Cannon - that's a very good start.

My friends were drinking well and laughing hard when I arrived - even better.  The band was playing well and the sound system matched the space and crowd nicely - well-played.

Courtney isn't merely slinging cheap here suds, either - she wants to talk flavor profile with you, let you try a different offering, and see what your palate says. Very nice and appreciated.

The place itself caps out at a 3 because of the building itself - the bar space just isn't quite 4 material.  Bring the right mindset and mood, and you're going to (not quite love, but very much) like this bar.

If you're looking for suds and maybe some live tunes in Bristol, give Common Pub a shot.  You'll likely approve.

First off let me start by saying that that this is a "grown up" bar.  So if you're a college kid who wants to come here, leave your Jersey Shore drama BS at the door... The regulars WILL NOT tolerate it! Although it comes off as a little dark and seedy, the drinks are are affordable and the bartenders are very friendly! they have a fairly midrange menu at great prices, although admittedly the consistency is hit or miss. (especially the blade meat). All in all if you're in town and want to see a live band on Saturday with no cover and have a few cheap drinks, then check this place out.