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Judge Roy Bean

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American, Bar, Pub, Gastropub
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1 State St, Bristol, RI 02809-1811
+1 401-253-7400
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12:00 pm - 1:00 am
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Hours:
Mon - Thu 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Fri - Sun 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Dining options: Late Night, Dinner, Lunch
Description: The all new JR Bean Saloon!!! Come join us for Lunch, Dinner, Drinks and...
The all new JR Bean Saloon!!! Come join us for Lunch, Dinner, Drinks and Live Entertainment. Must try the Redneck Sangria or the Smoked Tomato Bloody Mary!
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  • 25
    Excellent
  • 12
    Very good
  • 3
    Average
  • 1
    Poor
  • 1
    Terrible
Rating summary
  • Food
    4.5 of 5 stars
    Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
    Atmosphere
    4.5 of 5 stars
Delicious, fun, outdoorsy feel.

A great find. I loved the open windows of this place, so we opted to check it out. The burger I had was delicious, and the blue cheese fries were superb. The rib sliders my son had were great, except for the spinach, but what kid would want that? My daughter had the steak tips, and asked if we... read more

5 of 5 starsReviewed August 17, 2015
VinceyDog
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Medway, MA
Good for:
  • Bar scene
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Medway, MA
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26 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2015

A great find. I loved the open windows of this place, so we opted to check it out. The burger I had was delicious, and the blue cheese fries were superb. The rib sliders my son had were great, except for the spinach, but what kid would want that? My daughter had the steak tips, and asked if we could... More 

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Zachary R, Manager at Judge Roy Bean, responded to this review

Well, I get you about kids just not wanting to eat that spinach, but all in all, I'm so happy you loved the food. Hope to see you around to try some of those yummy rib sliders yourself! Best of the best, Zach and Randy, Proprietors More 

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15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2015

I always stop in The Bean when I am in Bristol. This visit didn't disappoint. My daughter is Gluten Free so eating out can be tricky - but she had a burger here with wedge potatoes and a GF bun and was very satisfied with her meal. I had the clam chowder with chourico, corn and gnocchi - it was... More 

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Zachary R, Manager at Judge Roy Bean, responded to this review

Thanks for stopping by while you were in town! We're so glad you enjoyed the ambience and that waterfront view! Thanks for the support and we hope to see you again soon! All the best, Zach and Randy, Proprietors More 

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18 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2015

Redneck sangria is very good. Love sitting by the big open window at a high top on a nice night. The Bars wood architecture is very cool.

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It's great to hear you're a fan of our place, Ashley. Can't beat that sangria! Hope to see you again soon for a night out! All the best, Zach and Randy, Proprietors More 

Westport, Connecticut
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9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2015

Excellent food, and try to get one of the few outdoor tables. Great place to soak up the atmosphere of Bristol. Very friendly staff.

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Zachary R, Manager at Judge Roy Bean, responded to this review

Gary, well this is sure nice to hear! I'm very happy you loved the atmosphere of Bristol and were able to soak so much up from our local place. Hope to see you back around soon! Best, Zach and Randy, Proprietors More 

Needham, Massachusetts
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11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2015 credit card Amex Card Member Review

I have been here 3 or 4 times since it opened in 2014 and have only had good experiences. The food is consistently good and the bartender great. There can sometimes be a wait since there are no reservations, it's one of the better local choices. I like the variety on the menu (have had salmon panzanella, burgers, steak, salads)... More 

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Zachary R, Manager at Judge Roy Bean, responded to this review

It's great to hear you're a fan of our place! We're so glad you always leave happy and enjoy your meal! Can't beat that wine list! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! All the best, Zach and Randy, Proprietors More 

Bristol, Rhode Island
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52 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2015

The food here isn't your average pub food. They have creative and delicious burgers, chicken wings and salads as well as a couple of veggie dishes to choose from. They even make pizzas. The beverage selection, including beer, wine and mixed drinks, is extensive.

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Zachary R, Manager at Judge Roy Bean, responded to this review

It's great to hear you're a fan of our place, Debbie! We appreciate your support and look forward to having you back again soon! All the best, Zach and Randy, Proprietors More 

Virginia Beach
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19 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2015

We live in Newport but wanted to branch out and try somewhere new. Judge Roy Bean didn't disappoint. The food was mostly great, burger was medium still dry somehow, fries were perfect! If you go, order the calamari! I wish I would have noticed the "salsa/relish" at the bottom, it wasn't until I was half way through the dish that... More 

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It's great to hear you're a fan of our place! Can't beat that calamari! Thanks for your support and we hope to see you back again soon! All the best, Zach and Randy, Proprietors More 

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common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2015

We went in for dinner on a Thursday night... My friend had the eggplant meatballs (delicious) I had a burger (also very good). We split some wings as well because they were pomegranate, which was different but in a good way... Service was Ok not great, atmosphere was nice but the lights were beaming on high (dim those lights guys!!!!!!!!)... More 

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Zachary R, Manager at Judge Roy Bean, responded to this review

It's great to hear you're a fan of our place, Peter! Can't beat those eggplant meatballs and burger! Thanks for your support and we hope to see you again soon! All the best, Zach and Randy, Proprietors More 

Wilbraham, Massachusetts
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45 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2015

My family and I stopped in for our first visit as our early dinner while doing errands. Parking can be a little tough in Bristol depending on the time of your visit, but we found on-street parking quickly with a two hour time limit (perfect). We entered and were quickly seated in a nice corner table with windows on both... More 

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
common_n_restaurant_reviews_1bd8 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2015

When faced with the prospect of planning a party from another state (I live in NJ and the guests of honor lived in RI) I was understandably nervous about picking a venue. Luckily I was immediately turned on to Judge Roy Bean Saloon and couldn't be happier in the choice. Zach was extremely helpful as I planned the event- with... More 

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Zachary R, Manager at Judge Roy Bean, responded to this review

It's great to hear you're a fan of our place, Sam. We're so glad you felt well taken care of while planning your event and you were happy with the results! We had a great time and are looking forward to having you back soon! All the best, Zach and Randy, Proprietors More 

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Restaurant Details

Location and Contact Information

  • Address: 1 State St, Bristol, RI 02809-1811
  • Location: United States  >  Rhode Island (RI)  >  Bristol
  • Phone Number: +1 401-253-7400

Price and Cuisine

  • Average Prices: USD 18
  • Cuisine: American, Bar, Pub, Gastropub

Restaurant Characteristics

  • Good for: Bar scene

Description

The all new JR Bean Saloon!!! Come join us for Lunch, Dinner, Drinks and Live Entertainment. Must try the Redneck Sangria or the Smoked Tomato Bloody Mary!
Open Hours
Sunday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Monday
4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tuesday
4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wednesday
4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Thursday
4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Friday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Saturday
12:00 pm - 1:00 am

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  • Do you have gluten-free options?
  • Is there a dress code?
  • Do you allow dogs on the outdoor patio?