Great place if your in the area! Stopped here with my GF for a bite and were not disappointed. The ladies working the bar and floor were very nice and humble and provided a good vibe. I appreciated our waitress being honest about what was freshly made in house and what wasn't.. French onion was awesome! Along with fish and chips and ribs.. read more

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Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner! Tonight, it was John's turn to pick the cuisine, and he (somewhat predictably) yearned for steak and french fries at an establishment that served rum and coke. Scanning Yelp for someplace local we hadn't yet visited, up pops a sponsored listing for The Pines Tavern in Bristol, which we must have passed so many times. We checked out the menu online, and noticed a variety of offerings that would appeal to both of us. Off we went. The restaurant is cozy, with perhaps a dozen tables and an intimate square bar that seats 15 or so. Three televisions provide diners with sporting events. Now comes the surprise for a vintage local bar. The food is not your typical bar fare. It is tasty and homemade, with inventive combinations of flavors and attractive presentation. My beverage of choice is beer. The selection at The Pines is modest, but well thought out. A craft IPA is usually on draft and a dozen or so respectable craft beers are available in bottles, including Rogue Dead Guy, Flying Fish, Sam Adams, & Yards brews, and Ballantine India Pale Ale (the latter, my choice for the evening.) Our friendly server recited the night's specials to us. John opted for one of them - a rib eye steak covered in horseradish and gorgonzola, served with two sides. I went for something a little out of my usual zone and ordered a sandwich called "The Pinnacle:" pork carnitas topped with macaroni and cheese on a garlic-butter swabbed bun. I swapped the side of fries for green beans for just a bit of calorie containment. Everything we ordered was a standout. The Pinnacle was excellent. The meat was lean and the mac n cheese gave it a tangy and slightly creamy boost. The bread was very good (so important). Although the combo sounded like an artery-clogger, it was nicely balanced and not greasy. John's steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare - and it was loaded with gorgonzola and horseradish so the flavors really came out. The smashed redskin potatoes that accompanied them were homemade and totally delicious. Our green beans were perfect, too, with a touch of butter and a fresh snap left in them. We are so glad we discovered another comfortable, modest, friendly, independent, and innovative local establishment. read more

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The place kinda looks like a dive from outside but inside it is a humble but friendly bar that btw also has delicious food. The filet mignon tip sandwich is great, their ribs when available are fantastic and the meat just slides off the bone, they have great fish dishes and they secretly serve bangin cheesesteaks. Literally everything there is good and there's no way I can cover it all. The bar is a great place to socialize with random folks and if you want more privacy then you can always get a table. The staff are always pleasant and friendly, this place is a gem. read more

Service is excellent. Makes you feel like you're welcome. The food is amazing. Happy hour is great. The chambersburger is tasty and juicy. Selection of tap beers is good. Their homemade chips are great too! read more

Super good burger, quickly prepared, fresh ingredients and worth the money!!! Come here and enjoy a good meal.

I simply love this pub. Old fashioned pub grub, friendly service. When I was there, live music was going on which provided a nice touch. Sometimes simple and good is enough; no bells and whistles needed. If you offer good service, good food, serve good beer... it's hard to go wrong. Kudos to Pines for keeping it simple with no hassles. I will be returning! read more

I order from The Pines Tavern weekly and have been since February 2021. The kicked up comfort food is excellent. It's family owned + operated and they're great people who genuinely care about their customers, very accommodating. read more

We stopped in on Sunday for lunch and arrived a little earlier than they were open. Ashley at the bar welcomed us in anyway, and after several hours on the road we were so grateful. Yummy bloody Mary's with a fantastic lunch was just perfect. Everyone was friendly and you could tell this is where the locals eat which in my opinion is always the best place! Will definitely be back if we are ever in town again. read more

Love the "outside" seating !! Our server was wonderful and the food tasty. Relaxing atmosphere

Small, local bar with excellent food!!!! I had The South Philly (bunless) it came with a side of chips. It was full of flavor. My husband had the Homemade Meatloaf that came with mashed potatoes and green beans. He said it was awesome, he highly recommends! As an appetizer we had the asparagus cappocola which was a special. It was delicious!!!! The music was at a very nice level, you can hear it but also have a conversation without yelling!!! Rosemary and Ashley were excellent!!!! We sat down and Rosemary made eye contact and came over quickly. She was very attentive and helpful with the menu and specials. Both girls shared waitressing so we never needed anything as they saw quickly when we did need a refill. I definitely recommend this restaurant!!!! read more

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The good was delicious and a good offering of bar food is available. Nice neighborhood ambience.

Nice casual bar atmosphere Decent pub food Good jukebox and ice cold beers. Servers were nice and efficient. Will go again

Just love this place. Always find something new and exciting. Always have a delicious meal. Always am served by the best servers. Can't ask more.. read more

If you are looking for that home cooked meal taste you should absolutely order from the Pines. My sisters and I couldn't decide what to chose so we tried majority of everything and nothing disappointed. This is a must if you do ever find yourself pulling into our historic water front town. Serving us the community for years. read more

We ordered takeout for six of us and everything was awesome! Ordering from their menu on Facebook was super simple and they had everything ready for us when we arrived at 6 PM. No wait whatsoever and when we got home thirty minutes later the food was still hot and delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

Update: I had a thin 10oz pub steak over cooked, drowned to death in a horseradish mayo sauce and a muddled, mostly black, Black and Tan. I asked for fries and instead got the mashed potatoes which were default. I've never been here when it was busy, my mistake? Or maybe just a fluke. At any rate, 5 stars were ambitious it seems. ------- 5-stars? 5-stars you say? Yes, 5-stars. The bartenders are all wonderful. Nicole, Holly and the one this evening whose name escapes me. Service with a smile. But that's nothing compared to the food. I came here for the burger legend that had been tossed around, but came back for the: homemade chips, the short rib dishes, the BBQ ribs, the fries, the sides, the Soprano, the beer battered shrimp, the pork roll fries, the French onion soup, and tonight I try the 10oz boneless ribeye with Cajun shrimp and a side of veggies and potatoes. Sure to be a winner if all these other dishes tell me anything. There is something good for everyone here. As a guy who lives in Manhattan, take it from me, as good a dish here as anywhere. The prices are great too, but as I said, I live in Manhattan - all prices outside of Manhattan are great. I'll post pics later. Oh, they have lots of local craft beers too. You know Philly knows their beer. read more

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So friendly, so good on the basic foods. Not very big but great on the food and the service. The bartenders don't miss a beat and are great for this neighborhood bar. Definitely coming back. Just ask for cheesesteaks (off menu) but they make them better than most other places. Pat's and Geno's can't compete!! read more

If I could go negative I would ...terrible terrible terrible. Unless you're a regular... the bartenders don't give a crap about you. I've been there twice. The first time was fine the food was good the one bartender was pleasant. The next time we went you can't even get your drink refilled and the bartenders leaned up against the bar and talked to only specific people for periods of time. Very disconcerting. Which is the reason we've lived here for six years and never have been there. My husband and his sons used to come in there and we're treated the exact same way years ago. Customer service completely lacks for new customers. I'm sure many people have an opinion about this review but my question would be how many of them are new customers read more

Per review of the food provided and the beverages served by (Open to Update), Senior Waitress/Bartender, Engagement Team observed the food to be high quality and properly prepared. We utilized the PY team's advice in their dramatized documentation (Stacy N. & Husband) and decided to order the Pinnacle. No errors were found in regards to completeness or accuracy of the sandwich and after further review a 4.7/5.0 rating was determined to be reasonable. Note: Engagement Team did not replace the standard selection of fries with green beans as observed in PY, to lower "calorie containment". In FY17 the sum of calories was calculated to be below CTT. Rather we deemed it acceptable utilizing professional judgment to replace the initial selection with house chips read more

I used to go here all the time and their food tastes like absolute crap now compared to before. I'm not a fool and never will eat here again. read more

Food is really good here. Weve been here a couple times. It's a bar and bar food Is usually good. Definitely give them a try if you are in the mood for a good burger read more

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Great neighborhood bar, with above average bar food! Friendly waitstaff, and guests!! The quesadilla was especially good! And they have live music sometimes, which is extra fun! read more

We've had dinner at the Pines several times and each time we were greeted by a welcoming staff. By calling in a reservation, our table was ready upon our arrival. Everything from Fried Pickles to Ahai tuna was excellently prepared and served with care. Larry, the tavern owner, and his staff take pride in creating a wonderful atmosphere for dining and unwinding. read more

I only know about this place because I was in the area for 7 weeks. What a great place to eat. Its quiet. The food is terrific. The prices are really affordable especially when you see the meal you get. Tucked in a tiny building near the river in Bristol, this is a definite winner in all aspects. read more

Came down to The Pines Tavern on Radcliffe Street in old Bristol Borough to celebrate mi cumpleanos the other night. Yelp reviews were very positive, and it had been a while since I had anything more than a cup of great coffee (Calm Waters Coffee Roasters) in this old river city. The bar/dining room is small, with square bar and perhaps ten to fifteen stools and equal number of tables. The room is dark with several HDTVs for sport enthusiasts. The crowd was a mix of octogenarians and middle aged folks, who all seemed to get along smashingly. Drinks were very reasonably priced, and the custom beer list, while limited, had enough for us to be satisfied. Service was prompt and friendly with black T-shirted smiling servers always available to bring what you needed. The kitchen feels mostly homegrown talent. They know what they are doing, especially in the realm of American or ethno-American cuisine. The plates are full to overflowing, while still being dusted with herb and sauce for that new-American high end look. I came for the Meatloaf and was lucky enough to discover it was "Meatloaf Night." Saved a buck or two. The meal was very good, with Garlic Mashed and fresh Steamed String Beans. Liked it a lot! My companions ordered Lobster Mac and Cheese, which came in a low baking dish, topped with Bread Crumbs and melted Cheese. It was tasty, but to my tongue, the cheese was too strong for the Lobster and hid much of its flavor. The third entre, a Chicken/Shrimp Thai Curry with Brown Rice, was weaker, as we knew Thai food too well to find this imitation close enough to experience and expectations. The curry was a little off as if they might not have had all the ingredients needed for authenticity. Plenty of bird and shellfish. We also ordered the Buffalo Cheesesteak & Fries app. It was huge and plenty hot between the Buffalo Red Sauce and semi-melted Blue Cheese. Our twenty year old inhaled most of this. It was a big hit. All in all, we enjoyed our evening at The Pines. This is far more than your average neighborhood tavern. A real effort has been made to polish the kitchen and bring in people who want more than just bar food. In this they have succeeded, even if not perfectly. We applaud the effort and love the atmosphere. We will be back. read more

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I was in the area with a family member in the local hospital. The reviews drew me in. Things started off okay with a friendly server. I ordered a tall gin and tonic and when it arrived it seemed a bit strong (more on that later). I perused the expansive menu and selected a grilled cheese which included short rib, but learned they had sold out of short run earlier. I then selected the Cowboy, but asked for the horseradish sauce to be left off. When it arrive at the table...you guessed it, horseradish sauce. The plate went back to the kitchen and it looks like they dissembled my sandwich in an attempt to remove the sauce. They got about 90% of it off. When my check arrived, I noticed that my drink was coded in as a double, vice a tall, explaining why it was extra strong. When the check came back, my credit card was missing, requiring a thorough search by the staff until they could find it, which took about 5 panicked minutes. So, all in all, I'd say the Pines Tavern was barely average. But it seems like a very friendly place with a clientele of regulars who are obviously very fond of it, so maybe my visit was out of the ordinary. read more

Great place, moved here a week ago and I've been here almost every day. Definitely a cheers of Bristol

Awesome food - the gumbo & hot cowboy sandwich was amazing - staff is attentive & awesome read more

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We wanted to try something new so headed down to the Pines. It was a really nice surprise. The place is cozy and the staff was friendly. It's definitely a "local" hot spot. There was constant stream of people getting take out so we knew it was a good sign for our lunch order. The tip sandwich was simple but delicious. We will definitely be back again. read more

I've started coming here because the Dog and Bull has become way, way too popular lately and I can't even get in. I need a place to go to kick back with good company and some beers! Luckily, the Pines is just right down the street and has a full menu, full bar and is full of decent people, too. A nice crowd. Late 20s, 30s+ is what you'll find here. The food here is okay! It's not all your standard bar food. They have spicy shrimp in thai peanut sauce over brown rice. It wasn't bad. They have wings, meatloaf, flatbreads...a nice variety. I'm not really a huge fan of their beer selection, but that's probably because I'm a craft beer snob and that's my issue, not theirs. I recommend it here. read more

Service was good even though we walked in at a busy time. I had the ribs, wife had the rib eye special. Ribs, definitely done in the oven. The rib eye looked good, and my wide said it was. Cold beer so that was good. All in all nice spot. Next time I would try the burger. read more

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A great neighborhood bar that I've never had a bad experience at. Servers are attentive, but not overbearing - great beer offerings for their size and the food seems to get better every time I go there (And it started out really good too!) Karaoke night's a blast, they've got nice big screen tv's to watch the game on - and the high hat tables give you a nice bar feel if you can't squeeze a stool at the bar proper. read more

Very good food in a casual setting. Started with the asparagus ala pines as an app. A lil salty for my taste but very good. Then the ribeye with blue cheese topping off the special menus list then the Tartuffe. Pure decadence. A small place with a def gastropub level of food (good quality) and they didn't fail to deliver. Busy night but the food was just great! read more

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I had drinks and dinner at this place and I thought the experience would be a tad bit better but it was average. I ordered the meatloaf and it wasn't anything special like people have boasted about. It was just plain old meatloaf I wouldn't order again. My husband ordered the Pinnacle sandwich and it sounds better than it tastes. You could barely taste the lobster in the lobster Mac and Cheese and someone left it toasting or in the broiler too long as it hard some dark toasty black spots. We got the short rib quesadilla for an app and that was okay. Place is clean. Staff is nice. Drinks were good. All in all I may come back but would order different things as the dishes we had were average at best. I like the places concept though! They seem to have an innovative and creative spirit so I can respect that. read more

Stumbled upon this place after looking online for somewhere new. Small local place with excellent food. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and courteous. There was a live band that was pretty entertaining. We will definitely be back to try some of the other menu items or to have a few drinks at the bar. read more

Great place for live music and food. Amazing bar food. Try the specials. Always fresh and consistently different

Covid friendly environment. We made a reservations. We were initially seated in the dining area at a reserved table, but they moved us to a 2 person table right next to the bar. It was noisy as some of the bar patrons were a little drunk. Was a little surprised since we had a reservation. The food- I ordered the burger and my wife ordered a chicken Parm sandwich. The burger was juicy, but not seasoned. The fries were seasoned and cooked perfectly. The chicken parm sandwich was good. Drinks- Moscato very good, Jack and Coke was light on the Jack. It actually tasted like a Coke with a hint of Jack... overall experience was ok, but we will not be going back. read more

Heard so much about the pines and the great food. Went last Sunday with Daughters. Ordered the special Thai Chili Shrimp & vegs over brown rice. $15. Shrimp was OK to many carrots and they never put it on a bed of brown rice. Ate half the plate and realized the rice wasn't there. No roll, no salad just a small plastic plate with incomplete meal. Way over priced. The server was the best. read more

We travel from Yardley for the great food.Their menu is comfort food with a twist. We love the roast pork and "tip" sandwich

My brother and I ate lunch here a few weeks ago. The bartender served us. She's excellent. The place is a small old neighborhood bar but clean and comfortable. It has a small dining area with high top seating. The food is good! And it's got some really cool stuff on the menu that's unexpected from a neighborhood bar. The poutine fries were delicious as were the meatballs with polenta. The tomato sauce was not good, it tasted canned which was a shame because the meatballs were really delicious and homemade. If they tweaked the sauce the dish would be outstanding. The buffalo chicken spring rolls were also delicious. We are definitely going back, especially since my brother works and lives down the road. I see so many things on the menu I want to try. read more