50 Best Cocktail Bars near Johnston

“As I said “ INTERESTING PLACE ““

“thanks for a friendly, fun, entertaining afternoon. Food was so flavorful and the drinks were delicious 😋 jazz music was so enjoyable 🥰“

“Great place to have a good drink!!“

“What an incredible bar! It's got a nice and cozy vibe. We started our night here, and it was the perfect beginning of our evening. The bartender Mickey was super attentive, and made delicious drinks that was precisely to our preferences. I had a great time here, and I can see myself coming back every time I go to Providence!“

“Gift Horse has been on our list for a while every time we visit Providence, and I am so glad we finally made it in. It was so good.

We came after dinner for some light bites and drinks, but honestly, I wish we had come here for a full dinner instead. The monkfish toast was fantastic, the oysters were incredibly fresh, and the martini was exactly what I wanted. 🍸

Even though we only came in for a few bites, everything made me want to come back and experience the full menu. This is definitely going on my list for our next Providence trip. A great spot for dinner, drinks, or just a few really good things at the bar. 🦪“

“Juncal Mexican Grill & Bar in Cumberland, RI, is truly a hidden gem!! Everything was homemade and delicious!! The “hot sauce” is a must! The drinks were refreshing and mixed just right. The guava moscow mule is a must try! The service was amazing too. Everyone was so friendly and attentive—they really made us feel at home. The warm churros are served with hot fudge and caramel… absolutely delicious. If you’re craving authentic Mexican food, great drinks, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe, definitely give Juncal a try!“

“Do not live here if you care about your car. On two separate occasions my car was vandalized and my roommates car was stolen from the off street parking. The landlords have done nothing to improve the security.“

“Was visiting Providence with my fiance for the weekend so we do not know the area. We stumbled upon this great little spot and I must say the food was amazing. Ro behind the counter was great, they gave us great local recommendations and made sure we enjoyed our meal which we did for sure. Bloody Mary was on point, and the food was delicious, we will definitely be back I never write reviews however I feel people need to check this spot out. Great food and experience“

“Have never had a bad experience there, very welcoming environment“

“Went to the Foxes Hill neighborhood in Providence to try out a Morroccan spot, but it ended up being closed. Luckily, right around the corner was Aguardente, which is a Guatamalen & Portuguese tapas restaurant. Love the interior decorations and warm welcoming vibe. We started with quejo de cabra, rellenitos, & the minha caiparinha. Then we had the batatas fritas, empanadas de pollos, polvo grelhado, & almondegas. Everything from the service to all of the dishes being seasoned perfectly and tasted amazing.“

“Great service, ambiance, and sushi.“

“Truly an incredible place with even more lovely people. Places like this are what keep our city wholesome. And of course they have tasty yums and bevs“

“So, last night I needed to have a business meeting with a business partner that wanted to stay out of downtown after working all day in the city. We chose Hangry Kitchen, just 6 minutes from downtown. So much that I could say about the meal. But I will summarize it. I asked if I could get a side of tomato juice for my beer. (Yeah beer and tomato juice is amazing). They did not have any canned or bottled tomato juice. THEY JUICED SOME TOMATOS! The rest of the meal was just as memorable. Check them out (in between food truck visits)!“

“Just renamed to Spring House Seafood and Grill.
Family was too tight to get chowder somewhere local so we ‘settled’ for the airport. It was excellent! Generous portion. With super tasty seasoned oyster crackers. And plenty of good beers on tap. Very pleasantly surprised.“

“Everything I've had from here has been fantastic. Such a lovely place. Excited for the new menu options as well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great atmosphere! And Christine our server was awesome. Very friendly and helpful. She checked on us consistently- thanks! I only got pics of our appetizers as we were hungry and chowed on our mani courses. Started with a 1930 DAQ, Wawtuhmelon and a Vino Rosso Gaio - all drinks were tasty! We started with the Truffle fries and the Crispy Duck Meatballs- oh my both were great! The flavor in the Duck meatballs was amazing! The sweet chili glaze just hits it out of the park! On to dinner I ordered the Steak Frites - excellent flavor and cooked perfect! Wife ordered the Chicken Picatta - very tasty with a great lemon flavor! Daughter ordered the Pink Vodka - also really flavorful with interesting noodles I had not had before. Thank you for a great experience- we shall be back! Thanks Chef Max!“

“Classic dark interior low lighting cocktail lounge. Our party of four enjoyed a mix of cocktails and a couple of beers at reasonable prices. Only a brief visit on this occasion as it was the one for the road as they say but would definitely return when I have more time.“

“Best chicken tortilla soup around. I haven't had something I didn't like. Great spot. Congratulations“

“Cheryl and I dined with friends last night at Casa Azul Taqueria at 840 Allens Avenue in Providence. Although the place is small, with just three tables and primarily offering takeout, the food is fantastic, featuring great vegan options. We're definitely going back!“

“We tried Needle & Thread during Providence Restaurant Week and it was fabulous. Drinks were amazing and the short ribs were so delicious. The interior is gorgeous and adds to the speakeasy vibe. We will definitely visit again!“

“Tiffany and Charlie are the absolute sweetest! We were out of town visiting family and The Brook and The Loom were the perfect escape. I think we found our new favorite hotel to retreat to when we’re visiting Rhode Island. ☺“

“Location/decor/ambiance: the owners have tried to turn the spacious brick and beam interior of a former factory building into a ghetto-ish inner cityscape skateboard park using graffiti-style airbrush graphics, little skateboards that serve as bar chair seat backs, concrete floors painted with Providence manhole covers, etc. Visually, the effect is mixed. I “get” what the owners are trying for, but it isn’t for me an “attractive” dining decor. It looks much more like a dance club for young twenty-somethings. I quickly adjusted to the inner-city grunge decor, but what we couldn’t adjust to was the VERY loud rap/hip-hop music blaring out of some very robust speakers non-stop. Talking was difficult. Yes, I’m an older person, but I don’t begrudge anyone their musical sensibilities… provide its not full of “***** and “nigga” and roaring out at at least 90 decibels. Whatever they’re trying to be, they need to remember that they are l (at 10 am) a restaurant, not a dance club. Food & service: unexpectedly, given the above criticism, the food was outstanding, I mean really good. Caught us off guard. Just beautifully imagined and realized. Would I return? Probably not. Even the great food cant quite overcome the soundscape. Interesting place, though“

“Highly recommend it, great food and very nice atmosphere“

“Stopped by last night for drinks with with Jessica Guarneri and wow, what a great spot. Good food, drinks were amazing, service was top-notch, and the vibe was very cool and upscale. The owner was walking around greeting people and doing quality control to be sure things were just right for all of his guests. My kind of place. I'll definitely be back.“

“What a fun spot! They have so many great liquors to try and games to play if you want to hang with friends. We didn’t get to try any cocktails but the menu looked great. We took a bottle of the foragers gin and walnut espresso home with us as well as a set of the cute RI shot glasses. Definitely stop by if you are a fan of unique spirits!“

“Stopped in to this little gem, food & drink excellent & Katie at the bar was wonderful!“

“Dined here last night before PPAC, for that reason we made an early dinner reservation. I confirmed when calling they had valet parking. We arrived to find no valet attendant. After some back and forth with hostess and manager my husband was finally able to come inside for dinner, nearly 30 mins wasted. Our server AJ provided exemplarry service; she was personable and knew the menu like the back of her hand. We appreciated her service, and our dinners were all very good. As we departed we confirmed with the tardy valet attendant if we could leave the car and pick up after the show as we do with neighboring establishments and he said no because they would be closed by the time the show was over; this couldn’t have been further from the truth. The valet was rude, late, and it’s terribly unfortunate that the valet ruined what could have been a great dinner with friends.“

“First time as was in town from Newport to see Little Jagged Pill at PPAC. Bartender (Tim?) was excellent friendly, knowledgeable on menu and made great handcrafted drinks. Manager (she moved here from NYC) was also excellent. I ordered the pork loin special, one of my friends ordered to porchetta over grits (I was a bit jealous as it was amazing. Overall a great experience.“

“This has got to be one of the best spots in Rhode Island. I have eaten here many times and the food has been great every time. 10/10. Perfect prices. Fast service. Great portions. Great flavors. Everything on the menu so far has been really good. As a matter of fact, my wife asks for noodle soup from this place every week. And she is picky.“

“One of the best cigar bars in RI! The ventilation system is incredible, every seat is very comfortable and their selection is top notch. Highly recommend!“

“We had not been to The Shanty in years, but are so happy we decided to go back. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. Karen was the ultimate professional. The TV dinner was absolutely amazing and my son had the summer pasta, which was fresh and delicious. Maybe the highlight of the night was the Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich which was easily shared by three. Honestly, I can't wait to go back.“

“Amazing best service and lounge“

“Great atmosphere great cocktails“

“I highly recommend Distinguish Catering. Our experience was smooth from start to finish and the food was excellent! The comments were very favorable and we will definitely consider Distinguish Catering for our future events and for referrals.“

“Had an incredible meal there last night! The buffalo chicken egg rolls, the Rogue Melt, and the lobster Mac & cheese. All amazing! I’m more of a vodka drinker but the beer selection was incredible and our waiter helped me pick the perfect wheat beer! 100% I’d go back (when in town). A definite 2 thumbs up!“

“Wonder atmosphere, food; servers were really helpful and delightful. Owner Geo was there and had a wonderful chat w/ him about the history of the restaurant and his family and ancestors being displaced during the Greek genocide in the 19-teens. Very caring man who runs his restaurant largely in memory of his grandmother, but is also a well run business. We plan to return on a regular basis.“

“What do I recommend….Absolutely everything ! This is the Italian restaurant experience everyone should have. You’re treated like family. The food is absolutely delicious. Every dish that came to our table looked and tasted like the main ingredient is love. If you are fortunate enough to go when Mama’s stuffed squash flowers are on the specials menu, you better try them. Isabella our waitress was absolutely amazing. This place made me and my family feel like we were regulars. It’s that place. Just go. You’re gonna love it !! 💯❤️“

“My daughter and I had our second lunch at Honeybird today. Hat's off to the chef and kitchen staff. The chicken sandwich was delicious and the Collard Greens are to die for. I spent 15 years living in the deep south (Charleston, SC) and the way these collards were prepared blew away anything I've eaten down there. Will be back again!“

“Been coming here since their initial location in Greenville. Went to their new location and loved it. Definitely smaller, but loved the intimate setting. Especially when guests embrace the concept. It’s like you’re all experiencing dining together prompting conversation with strangers gathering for the common love of food. Love everything about this new place. Oh and the food is still phenomenal.“

“Was in town for a weekend on leisure and loved everything about this place. Ambience, music, the pear and honey margarita was a highlight. Special shoutout to Bianca, who handled the Saturday rush seamlessly and has an infectious personality. You could tell she brings the best out of her clientele and colleagues.“

“Absolutely love the outdoor dining and red sangria! Always a great time when we go!“

“I absolutely love going to Joros. It’s the only Liberian restaurant I’ll eat from in all of RI, the food, service and family feel cannot be beaten over here. Don’t hesitate or overthink, the food is delicious and the owner will become like a brother to you. If you’re looking for quality authentic Liberian food, this is the spot“

“You got the best fish and chips! Staff was super nice! I tried the oysters and they were amazing also!“

“The food is great. Good size portions.Drinks are awesome. Deserts to die for. Friendly staff. Highly recommend this place. Call ahead. Very busy.“

“I met up with a family member here yesterday for lunch. We live in different states and this was the halfway point for us. JP was our server and he was just the best!! Very friendly and funny! The food and drinks were amazing and we loved the separate rooms for dining. We're looking forward to making this our regular meetup spot!“

“fantastic food and drinks, great atmosphere. live music some nights. meghan is the best waitress!“

“Love the place. Always a new taco to try. Serious taco lovers won't be disappointed.“