44 Best Pubs near Johnston

“Unattentive bar staff. Friday night ,wasnt too busy but the blond couldn't be bothered with us. Food sucked and im pretty sure there are drug deals going on at the front bar.“

“I have to say today was one of the best corned beef dinners I've ever had. Perfectly prepared and a great cut provided, please consider this as a frequent special, all 3 of us discussed going back for a second,. keep up the great work!“

“🔥 Hidden Gem Alert! This local scratch kitchen is a game-changer. The food is fresh, flavorful, and clearly crafted by a true chef! Not your typical bar food! Every dish feels personal and made with care. The staff? Super friendly and welcoming. If you’re craving real food with heart, this is the spot. 👨‍🍳👏“

“Great bar with good chill vibes, especially the backyard patio. Nice atmosphere for conversation and isn't too loud. Definitely right up my alley. No kitchen, which is fine. It's just meant to be a bar to chill, but plenty of food nearby.“

“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.“

“love going when Lana is DJing!“

“We ordered chicken and eggplant parm to go tonight and it was fantastic. You can tell everything is made from scratch. We will be back!“

“This place is awesome. I reached out to Erica for help with a fundraiser I was doing and I was looking for donations. She was extremely generous and did not hesitate to help and donate! This just goes to show what kind of amazing people are running this place. Atmosphere and food are phenomenal as well!“

“Never a let down. I make it a point to stop in every time Im in town for work. The food never disappoints. Introduced to my first “stuffy”. I have never had to wait to be seated, food comes out timely and perfect temperature. Im making it a point to try as much as I can on the menu and enjoy my iced tea with simple syrup. Keep the great food coming!“

“Gilligan’s is GREAT! Been my local for a number of years…the owner Amanda has tastefully updated it since buying it, yet kept the great friendly, welcoming feeling. Nice wine list, local crafts & a good place to catch a game! Give it a try“

“I was in town for the NCAA Wrestling Finals. I stopped in with my husband and father-in-law. We loved it! Great food and nice people! We felt very welcomed. Exactly what an Irish pub should be!“

“Hell yeah great place people. Keep it rockin“

“If you’ve never been here, you don’t know what you’re missing! This place will remind you of your grandparent’s home. Nostalgic and so comfortable.

The owner Drew was the man! He was so nice to my work colleagues, let us bring 3 boxes of pizza in to eat and was hilarious.

The whole bar is filled with old collectible items and things you’ll find out a pawn shop. Dartboard and pool table is upstairs.

And the prices!! 4 of us got 2 beers and 2 hard alcoholic drinks - and we were charged only $14.

Can’t wait to be back!“

“We had an away hockey game at Smithfield Arena. We called the day before to make a reservation but that seemed unnecessary because there is all kinds of room.

They were so accommodating especially for a group of 8 year olds. We grouped the kids on one end and the adults on the other. What was really unique is they did separate checks based on the players number to keep the orders organized.

If we ever play there again we will be stopping in!!!“

“great food and prices Alaina was awesome! would recommend“

“quite frankly ; everything“

“We just moved here from out of town. We came in and sat at the bar, can’t remember which day but I had forgotten to write a review it just crossed my mind as I was thinking of wanting to come in for a delicious fall drink! We had Kristen as our bartender, she was excellent! Very attentive, and so friendly. It’s not to often you get a really good bartender with a good personality and such hospitality. Also DELICIOUS drinks and prompt to get our orders. Food came out timely and was very good. We will be back for sure!! hopefully get lucky enough to get our favorite bartender again! Can’t wait to try the dill pickle burger next 😋“

“Wings were amazing! The beer selection is great and the service was beyond perfect! Will definitely be back!“

“Went there on a Sunday during their live Marima band 3-6pm and DJ dance party 6pm on. Atmosphere made the experience exceptional. Food and service was satisfactory enough. I will go back for the Sunday music experience and buy drinks.

Kid-friendliness: I went there with my sons, and there were other children during Full Bar and live music. I appreciate that“

“We had a group of 10 siblings and spouses celebrating our brothers 70th birthday. Amy was on top of making sure we were all seated together, made perfect recommendations for food. We especially liked the Irish nachos, corned beef reuben and fish and chips. The apple pie a la mode, big enough for our group to share was SO good. Thank you Amy for serving up great food, drink and laughs. This is a very cozy spot for young families too!“

“PARTIED HARD HERE IN THE 70,S.!! STOPPED IN CHILLED..!! OK BAR...!“

“I'm super critical, been in the industry a million years.... I was in a rush tonight, had a show to get to.... With a big party in progress, Harry was our waiter... he made room for us, was very attentive, and the food was delicious, & came out in time to make our show! Great experience!!!“

“My Shawn’s Pub is a fantastic place to gather with friends and make new ones“

“Great food, cigars and staff. A must stop!“

“BEEN DINING HERE SINCE THE 70,S..!!! GREAT FOOD, GREAT STAFF, ALWAYS THE BEST.!!! THANKS TOM .!!! MANY YEARS TO COME.. ! BE BLESSED.!! THOMAS...“

“always a good time , highly recommended“

“Excellent place for darts“

“I came by for a night stopover for my trip back from RI to Atlanta. Friendly bartender. He cooks me a good steak and then talks me up on the LLWS. Cheap drinks, local company and good food. 5 stars. Oh yeah. Cash only.“

“Tavern 12 is a great place to watch football — and the food & friendly staff is even better!“

“One of the best hidden gems. High quality food made fresh. Welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Awesome staff! Made friends the first time we walked in. I’m a fussy person when it comes to eating out, their food exceeded my expectations. Great background music and excellent selection of draft beers!“

“I went to meet people who didn't show up. I was there only female customer in a predominantly Spanish speaking club. The female bartender was wonderful and felt instantly comfortable. I could have it taken photos and left but stayed and enjoyed a Corona and conversation.“

“atmosphere was cute... service great. food was subpar. paid $60 for a steak sandwich that looked & tasted like a TV dinner, appetizer that tasted like canned chicken soup, and fries that were definitely under the heater for too long“

“This place really shocked me. I was not expecting such great prices and great quality food. We ordered a few appetizers to share thinking they wouldn’t be enough for a meal. We have left overs for about 2 days. Their nachos were piled high, and not skimped out on the toppings. Our server recommended the “hoochie mama “ flavored wings and they were some of the best wings I’ve ever had. Perfectly crispy and sweet/savory. The sangria was amazing and I wish I lived closer to come here every weekend. We spent only $60 on 4 apps, and 2 drinks. Can’t beat it“

“One of the oldest pubs in the United States, just not the same name lol. The Son's of Liberty drank here! They still serve Half-Yards! A beer drinkers Mecca they have dozens of bottles and draft options. Priced right. One caveat, they haven't painted since the Son's drank there so keep a sense of humor. Great place for some suds. I've been a customer for over thirty years.

Dietary restrictions: As long as it's beer or whiskey you are good!

Kid-friendliness: Not!“

“I always appreciate great food so when thinking of Indian you only need one choice. This one, great food, great people and honesty great prices. thank you for what you do!“

“My husband and I have season tickets to the Providence Bruins and the Village Tavern is our go-to restaurant. I have never had a bad meal and the prices are great for such quality meals. I just had the Ahi tuna steak and it was perfect!“

“We always enjoy going to the 99!“

“Stopped in for some food and drinks after seeing one of our favorite bartenders post this place on her Facebook and was pleasantly surprised! Me and the wife love us some latin food! We sat at the bar with Phillippa like always wherever shes at and had some of her delicious margaritas. They really are some of the best we ever had! She recommended some dishes and everything was truly amazing! We will definitely be back!“

“This has been my husband and I’s go to place for the last few years. Over the last couple of months we have noticed a decline in portions. While we understand that prices are higher for food, you really shouldn’t bump down in quality, just raise the price if you need to. People may not noice a slight uptick in price but definitely notice the portion size. My husband always favors a whole belly clam and scallops plate and last night he was served that combo with only two whole bellies, the rest were just batter pieces and four scallops that were overcooked , it was so disappointing. My surf and turf was downsized from three baked stuffed shrimp down to two and the prime rib was much smaller. While we could have said something, it should have been noticed before it left the kitchen! We are not people to complain and the staff is always great but I guess my point is, we noticed and may think twice before returning and that saddens us.“

“Darling Cafe with friendly owners!! Thank you so much for the rum and diet coke!! I appreciate your kindness! Great get-away being near the hospitals and Ronald McDonald House.“

“Out-of-towner here - , Walking into Picasso’s Pizza felt like stumbling into the kind of night you don’t plan but always remember. What started as grabbing a bite turned into genuine conversations, laughter with new people, and a sense of comfort that made being in a new place feel easy. The pool table added a playful, laid-back energy that broke the ice and turned strangers into familiar faces fast.

The pizza hit the spot. What really stayed with me is how easy it was to join the locals. I felt no rush, no pretense, just good vibes and honest connection. Picasso’s isn’t just somewhere you eat; it’s somewhere you experience. I left feeling lighter, happier, and grateful for a night that reminded me how simple joy can be when you’re in the right place with the right people. If you’re visiting and want to feel like you’re part of the scene, even just for a night, this is the place.
Last thing, if you are afraid to initiate conversation DONT BE! There are all walks of Lyfe. Have a ball and mingle. You won’t regret it.“

“Eaten here quite a few times, and have always had great service and food. Brad over at the pizza station is definitely the best, because he always makes sure to pay attention to what you’re asking for, and is quick to make things right if something is off. Would recommend anybody to go check this place out as they have multiple different buildings and they all have been the best anytime I have gone by.“

“It’s an excellent place, great prices and great staff. However, on a late night it would be nice if I could actually hear the music that was playing. It’s very distracting to only hear the chatter of other people around me. Other than that. Nice place.“