Bristol, Vermont

1 cannabis dispensary in Bristol, VT

One CCB-licensed dispensary — Emeraldrose Grows — at the Route 116/Route 17 crossroads, open Tuesday–Saturday 11 AM–5 PM only.

Population: ~3,778 (Bristol town, Addison County) ZIPs: 05443

In short

Bristol, Vermont (Addison County, ZIP 05443) has one CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary: Emeraldrose Grows at 11 Main Street (emeraldrosegrows.com; 802-453-2200). Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; CLOSED Sunday and Monday. Farm-to-shelf model: in-house Emeraldrose Farms cultivation plus local Vermont farm partners. Menu includes flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vape carts, elixirs, and tinctures; grow supply section also available. Vermont cannabis tax in Bristol: 21% total (14% excise + 6% state sales + 1% Bristol local option tax, adopted by voters March 2026). Adults 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID required. S.278 (effective July 1, 2026): 2 oz flower / 10 g concentrate possession limit. Bristol sits at the Route 116/Route 17 junction — Route 116 connects south to Middlebury (~8 miles) and north toward Hinesburg/Burlington (~25 miles), while Route 17 connects west to Vergennes (~12 miles) and the Crown Point Bridge.

About Bristol

The cannabis scene

Bristol is a small Vermont town of about 3,778 people in Addison County, situated at the junction of Route 116 and Route 17 — where the north-south Burlington-to-Middlebury corridor meets the east-west road that crosses Lake Champlain toward New York via the Crown Point Bridge.

One CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary serves Bristol: Emeraldrose Grows at 11 Main Street, a farm-to-shelf shop with an in-house cultivation arm (Emeraldrose Farms) and a selection of locally grown Vermont cannabis. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Bristol voted in March 2026 to adopt a 1% local option sales tax, effective July 1, 2026. Cannabis is subject to the local option tax, bringing the total cannabis tax rate in Bristol to 21% (14% excise + 6% state + 1% Bristol LOT).

Getting around

Emeraldrose Grows is at 11 Main Street in Bristol's downtown village — on the south side of the town green, steps from the intersection of Main Street and Route 116. Street parking is available on Main Street and adjacent streets in the village. From Middlebury: head north on Route 116 approximately 8 miles; the road enters Bristol village and Main Street is in the center of town. From Vergennes: take Route 17 east approximately 12 miles; Route 17 arrives in Bristol from the west and meets Route 116 near the village. From Burlington: the most direct route is Route 116 south through Hinesburg, approximately 25 miles (~35 minutes). From the Crown Point Bridge (Chimney Point, VT): take Route 17 east through Vergennes (~12 miles to Vergennes, then continue ~12 more miles to Bristol; ~45 minutes total from the bridge). Note: Bristol is NOT directly on US-7. US-7 travelers (Burlington-to-Middlebury) should turn west on Route 17 from the Vergennes junction, or north on Route 116 from the Middlebury area.

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Bristol, VT

Emeraldrose Grows

Recreational

Closed Opens 11 AM · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Farm-to-shelf adult-use dispensary in downtown Bristol, VT. Open Tuesday–Saturday 11 AM–5 PM (closed Sunday and Monday). Features in-house Emeraldrose Farms flower alongside select local Vermont farms, plus a grow supply section.

Farm-to-Shelf (Emeraldrose Farms) In-House Grow Local Farm Partners +3

Best for farm-to-shelf Vermont-grown flower Route 17/116 corridor travelers

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Bristol dispensary FAQs

Local answers from operating in this market.

How many cannabis dispensaries are in Bristol, Vermont?

One CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary operates in Bristol as of mid-2026: Emeraldrose Grows at 11 Main Street (802-453-2200; emeraldrosegrows.com; Tuesday–Saturday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed Sunday and Monday). The shop uses a farm-to-shelf model with in-house Emeraldrose Farms cultivation and local Vermont farm partners.

What are Emeraldrose Grows' hours?

Emeraldrose Grows is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The shop is CLOSED on Sundays and Mondays. If you are visiting Bristol on a Sunday or Monday, or arriving after 5 PM on any day, the shop will not be open. Confirm current hours at emeraldrosegrows.com or by calling (802) 453-2200 before your visit.

What is the cannabis tax in Bristol, Vermont?

Vermont's cannabis tax in Bristol is 21% total: a 14% cannabis excise tax, the 6% Vermont state sales tax, and Bristol's 1% local option tax (adopted by voters in March 2026, effective July 1, 2026). Menu prices at Emeraldrose Grows typically exclude tax — budget approximately $21 per $100 pre-tax. Confirm at time of purchase.

If Emeraldrose Grows is closed, what is the nearest dispensary to Bristol?

Middlebury (~8 miles south on Route 116) has two CCB-licensed dispensaries: FLŌRA Cannabis (2 Park St; 802-989-7948; Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM, Sat 10–6, Sun 10–5) and The Herbal Collective (1641 US-7; 802-377-2124; Mon–Thu 10–7, Fri–Sat 10–8, Sun 10–6). Both are open seven days a week. Little City Greens in Vergennes (~12 miles west on Route 17; daily 9 AM–7 PM) is another option. All three are open on Sundays and Mondays when Emeraldrose Grows is closed.

Is Bartlett Falls near a cannabis dispensary?

Yes. Bartlett Falls (New Haven River Gorge, just outside Bristol village on Lincoln Road) is approximately 1–2 miles from Emeraldrose Grows at 11 Main Street in downtown Bristol. If visiting Bartlett Falls on a Tuesday through Saturday before 5 PM, Emeraldrose Grows is the most convenient stop. On Sundays, Mondays, or after 5 PM, the shop is closed; FLŌRA Cannabis or The Herbal Collective in Middlebury (~8 miles south) are the nearest alternatives.

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