Celebrate the Holidays in Bristol, PA

Bristol Riverside Theatre’s newest show, The Nice List, is coming to town December 9 – 28. In celebration of the show, the theatre is teaming up with Bristol Borough to bring holiday magic throughout the month of December. The Nice List is a fun, heartwarming musical that follows two elves who suddenly find themselves in charge of Santa’s famous list and quickly learn that deciding who’s naughty or nice isn’t as simple as it sounds. Whether you’re feeling naughty or nice, check out these offerings throughout the borough (while supplies last)!

Elf-Approved Eats

After seeing The Nice List, make sure to get a treat! Try the Reindeer Tracks Sundae at Spad's Scoops, made with chocolate ice cream, cookie crunch, caramel, garnished with a reindeer antler topping. Or grab an Italian Christmas gelato from Caffee Giovani, made with candy cane, gingerbread and Spumoni gelato. Stop by Papa's Pretzels for the Candy Cane shaped pretzel. Visit The Forager for their Fruitcake's Favorite cheese, a Rustichella D’Abruzzo Panettone.

Sip Like Santa

Being naughty work up a thirst? Good thing Bristol has loads of places for you to get your fix! Try Santa’s Highball at Daddy Tom’s, made with tequila, port wine, ginger and soda. Or try the Merry Coquito at Dad’s Hat, made with their classic rye whiskey. Head over to Drift on Mill for their Gingerbread Colada, made with coconut rum, coconut, pineapple, gingerbreads simple syrup, cinnamon and coconut flakes.

At Hops & Hardware taste their Marzipan Mischief, a Cedar St. Bourbon cocktail made with amaretto, vanilla, and egg white, or their Sugar Cookie Mocktail, made with sugar cookie simple syrup and topped with sprinkles. Stop by King George II Inn for their Naughty Nick Martini, made with bourbon, espresso, brown sugar syrup and chocolate liqueur. And don't miss the great deals at Naked Brewing like their $4 pints of PYVO Pilsner or $9 cocktail specials rotating daily. 

Quench your thirst by drinking a delicious Fruitcake’s Fruitcake Latte from Terra Cotta Green Market, a homemade date syrup latte with warming spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice, served hot or cold, or head over to Spad’s Scoops for their Santa’s Cookie Cup, a creamy hot chocolate topped with sugar cookie cream, whipped cream, and cookie crumbs on top (or make it naughty with a shot of espresso), along with their "They're All Naughty" Sprite, made with red velvet cake and topped with fluffy white chocolate creamer.

Gifts That Make the Nice List

In the shopping mood? Dash through Bristol and treat everyone on your list! Visit Bristol’s Treasure Cove and save 15% on your purchase by showing your ticket. Take 15% off Malicious Women's candles at Energy Ripple. Stop by Isn’t She Lovely and receive a 15% discount on selected sports items when you show your ticket. If you're looking for more holiday decoration to add to your collection, stop by Bristol Antiques Market to see their selected sleighs and stockings on sale. Make sure you visit the new Shops on Mill to find their hidden elf and win a prize!

Festive Fun For All

During the holiday season, Bristol is abuzz with holiday cheer! See the beautifully decorated tree at the corner of Mill and Radcliffe Streets, check out the vintage Christmas decoration at Canal's End Antiques, sort through the wide array of children's books at Bristol Books & Bindery and take a stroll on the waterfront for the perfect family photo. Find all the local holiday happenings in Bucks County with our complete guide.