Statesman Tavern

Thank you for considering Statesman Tavern for your upcoming celebration! Statesman pays homage to the historic American taverns that served towns such as Bristol over the past 250 years. We aim to keep tradition alive and well by creating a tavern that provides warm hospitality, and wholesome, beautiful food and drink with a touch of modern influence. Helmed by chef + owner Chris Kleyla, our kitchen celebrates the bounty of some of the most talented growers, farmers, and fishermen in New England and beyond. Our ingredient-driven cuisine features heirloom vegetables and grains paired with responsibly raised meat, poultry and fresh caught fish. The bar at Statesman echoes the same attention to detail towards creating a carefully crafted drink. Fresh juices, homemade bitters and syrups, as well as infused spirits create truly unique cocktails that pair beautifully with our food. Our dining room glitters with candles + mirrors, and warms with dark woods + historic art. During the day, big windows brighten the space, making it perfect for showers and other brunch or luncheon parties. Both men and women will feel at home in our space, with the perfect balance of a classic delicate dining style and historic tavern masculinity. Our style of hospitality is simple, if we can make you feel happier than when you came in, we have done our job. It's that simple, and it's that hard. Let's celebrate!