District · Bristol, Rhode Island
Bristol Waterfront Historic District
A roughly 280-acre NRHP-listed district running from the Thames Street waterfront up through the Hope Street commercial corridor, laid out in 1680.
Written from primary sources · register as of Sep 2026
- On record
- 5 independent storefronts
- Kinds
- 5 categories · Eat 3 · Drink 1 · Culture 1
- Location
- Addresses on record · plotted as collected
- Chains
- None, by policy · multi-site operators are removed as the re-check finds them
Plotted from the register's own address points · north up
| № | Name | Category | Address | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eat · 3 | ||||
| 01 | Bristol Sunset Café A family-run neighborhood cafe serving espresso, coffee, and breakfast fare that's grown into an all-day spot with dinner and cocktails. | Coffee Shop | 499 Hope St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| 02 | The Cake Gallery A family-owned bakery operating since 1991, known for custom wedding and specialty cakes. | Bakery | 555 Hope St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| 03 | DeWolf Tavern A New American and seafood restaurant on Bristol Harbor at Thames Street Landing, housed in a restored 18th-century rum distillery building. | Restaurant | 259 Thames St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| Drink · 1 | ||||
| 04 | Pivotal Brewing Company An independent craft brewery and taproom with a beer garden and rotating tap list, in the Bristol Industrial Park. | Brewery | 500 Wood St | Listed · independent · address on record |
| Culture · 1 | ||||
| 05 | Hotpoint Emporium Artist Collaborative A two-level artist co-op gallery and gift shop showcasing work from over 30 local Rhode Island artists. | Gallery | 39 State St | Listed · independent · address on record |
Neighbouring districts
Distance between district centroids, as the crow fliesWarren · 5 on record · 6.6 km
Portsmouth · 5 on record · 6.9 km
Barrington · 5 on record · 8.0 km
Tiverton · 5 on record · 13.4 km