Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Bristol Hotel
Bristol, VA
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-16 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
The Hotel's beverage programs at Vivian's Table and Lumac Rooftop Bar deliver a rare balance: a cocktail list that moves from spritzes to sours to a Café Negroni, a beer roster with regional and domestic drafts, and a nonalcoholic section that treats Seedlip cocktails and Athletic Brewing with the same price-band seriousness as the rest. Vivian's Table's wine list is described as great, though the only specific detail is a Happier Hour discount on house wine by the glass at Lumac.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Aperol Pear Spritz at $14—Aperol, Rothman & Winter pear brandy, St-Germain, raspberry, lemon, and prosecco—or the Vivian's Garden at $16 with golden gin, honey, and Angostura and orange bitters. For a nonalcoholic option, the Seedlip Sunrise at $11 mixes Seedlip Grove 42, orange juice, and grenadine.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a full cocktail list with recognizable classics and a few house riffs, beer drinkers who appreciate both domestic drafts and regional bottles like Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA, and anyone seeking a nonalcoholic cocktail or beer that isn't an afterthought.
- When should I go?
- Lumac Rooftop Bar's Happier Hour offers 25% off seasonal handcrafted cocktails, 50% off draught beer, and 50% off house wine by the glass. The rooftop setting provides 360-degree views.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Vivian's Table cocktails range from $10 to $16; beer from $6 to $8; nonalcoholic cocktails are $10 to $11 and nonalcoholic beers are $7. Lumac's Happier Hour discounts seasonal cocktails by 25% and draught beer and house wine by 50%.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Lumac Rooftop Bar is described as the first rooftop bar and restaurant, offering cocktails with 360-degree views. The beverage program spans two venues—Vivian's Table and Lumac—with a cocktail list that includes spritzes, sours, old fashioneds, martinis, and nonalcoholic options, plus a beer selection that includes small batch brews.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Vivian's Table lists a full cocktail section spanning spritzes, sours, old fashioneds, martinis, and nonalcoholic options, with prices from $10 to $16. Lumac Rooftop Bar adds handcrafted cocktails and hand-poured libations, plus a Happier Hour discount on seasonal handcrafted cocktails. The range is broad and the pricing is consistent across both venues.
Menu strengths
- — Full cocktail section at Vivian's Table includes Aperol Pear Spritz, Vivian's Garden, Raspberry Martini, Southbound Sour, Brown Sugar Old Fashioned, White Russian, Peanut Butter Cup, and Café Negroni.
- — Lumac Rooftop Bar offers handcrafted cocktails and hand-poured libations with a Happier Hour discount of 25% off seasonal hand-crafted cocktails.
- — Cocktail prices at Vivian's Table range from $10 to $16, with the list covering spritzes, sours, old fashioneds, martinis, and non-alcoholic options.
Standout selections
- — Aperol Pear Spritz — $14 — Aperol, Rothman & Winter pear brandy, St-Germain, raspberry, lemon, prosecco.
- — Vivian's Garden — $16 — golden gin, honey, Angostura and orange bitters.
- — Café Negroni — $15 — coffee liqueur, The Botanist gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, vanilla, chocolate bitters.
Pricing: Cocktails $10–$16; Happier Hour 25% off seasonal handcrafted cocktails at Lumac Rooftop Bar.
Beer
Vivian's Table lists both draft and bottled beers across domestic, imported, and regional craft categories.
Menu strengths
- — Vivian's Table lists both draft and bottled beers across domestic, imported, and regional craft categories.
- — Lumac Rooftop Bar offers small batch brews and a Happier Hour discount of 50% off draught beer.
- — Beer prices at Vivian's Table range from $6 to $8.
Standout selections
- — Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing Draft — $7 — draft beer.
- — Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA — $8 — bottled or canned beer.
- — Gypsy Circus Queen of Swords Cider — $8 — cider.
Pricing: Beer $6–$8; Happier Hour 50% off draught beer at Lumac Rooftop Bar.
Nonalcoholic
Vivian's Table lists non-alcoholic cocktails Seedlip Sunrise and Seedlip Cosmopolitan, plus non-alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing Co. And Heineken 0.0. Prices are $10–$11 for cocktails and $7 for beers. The section is treated as a full category rather than a token option, with named products and consistent pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Vivian's Table menu lists non-alcoholic cocktails: Seedlip Sunrise and Seedlip Cosmopolitan.
- — Vivian's Table menu lists non-alcoholic beers: Athletic Brewing Co. 'Upside Dawn' and Heineken 0.0 Non-Alcoholic.
- — Non-alcoholic cocktails are priced at $10–$11; non-alcoholic beers at $7.
Standout selections
- — Seedlip Sunrise — $11 — Seedlip Grove 42, orange juice, grenadine.
- — Seedlip Cosmopolitan — $10 — Seedlip Grove 42, cranberry, lime, agave.
- — Athletic Brewing Co. 'Upside Dawn' — $7 — non-alcoholic beer.
Pricing: Nonalcoholic cocktails $10–$11; nonalcoholic beers $7.
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