41 Best Bars near Middletown

“I make music, I hit lots of places..this is the friendliest hippest place, filled with terrific folks, great food n drinks and servers who could not be nicer: they welcomed me like family. 5 stars! and great music too!.. the open mic is top notch: go there tell them Papa Angelo sent you.“

“Delicious burger, cooked perfect medium throughout. Bacon on the burger was thick and crispy and the fries were cooked to perfection and salted just right.
Good location, but parking was tight with the dinner crowd. Plenty of seating at counters and high top tables. Friendly staff.“

“Great dive bar experience“

“Pizza was delicious! Expectations exceeded! We ordered a pepperoni & pesto pizza and it was perfection!
Just the kind of comfort food we were looking for to tie in the night!
Thank you guys for being open late and cooking up some great pizza at an affordable price next to our hotel!🍻“

“We’ve had a couple meals at the Helmway and they were delicious! The calamari is crispy and done just right, the harvest salad is excellent! The scallops were done to perfection…sweet and tender. The lobster risotto is excellent too! We had the cinnamon toast bread pudding…just wow!! The wine selection is just right! We’ll definitely go back and highly recommend the Helmway!! I couldn’t find a place to give it stars, but I would definitely give it 5 out of 5!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We came on a Tuesday during late afternoon hours. Place wasn’t that busy. There were plenty parking spots. Food arrived super quick and was delicious! Place was clean and music was just right. If you are looking for a sure way to eat good food and not spend a bank this is it! Their parking lot has plenty of parking“

“Took my client here for lunch today and it was outstanding services and food. Perfect day for the deck!“

“Love Becky and her colleague“

“It was delicious. The food was really good and the atmosphere was so comfortable. Our bartender Rowen was on top of it. The kitchen went out of their way to make our experience the best. Oooh and the tiramisu was so yummy. Thank you all for a wonderful meal.“

“We were vacationing in Newport from Wisconsin and stopped in at Cappy’s. Sue the bartender was friendly and a wonderful bartender. The owner Joe, what can I say….what a guy! Joe saw us walking to our Airbnb and yelled at us on the street asking when we were headed back home. Joe is a gem of a bartender. He has a gift of gab and can hand out the bs too. Nice local establishment with friendly customers and bartenders. We had Dan as a bartender too and he was a friendly, great guy! This place reminds us of our local pub at home where everybody knows your name. Thank you for your great hospitality! It made our vacation so much more enjoyable. Thank you!! LuAnn & Steve“

“We were her last year and had to stop by again. From North Dakota. Great chill spot. Good music. Good beverages. We’ll be back later this week for their awesome sandwiches. Highly recommend for getting out of the packed places and grabbing a relaxing happy hour.“

“Very disappointed. My husband says try again on a weekend day. Went Monday 4pm. Food was terrible. Fish was completely dried out. Shrimp cocktail was slimy and sour. Good service. Lovely view. However won't be back“

“Great place/ dive bar, live music, great food“

“very good food but the portions are small especially the. fish and chips“

“Great vibes.. awesome people“

“Places like this are a real treasure. No pretenses -- just a great vibe, excellent drinks, and a bar man Joe who has found his calling in hospitality. We attended a vow renewal for family and Joe takes it very seriously with the highest intentions and kindness. This place has legit charm.“

“Come across this joint some years back. Honestly the best spot in Newport for seafood and drinks. Actually everything they cook is amazing. Raw bar is great as well. If you find yourself in the area and don't stop in....you suck. Seriously best spot in Newport“

“We had my daughters graduation dinner here last evening and it was fantastic. Bobby our waiter was exceptional. An experience we will cherish….thank you.“

“After reading these comments, I just had to chime in.

First off, if you are a sailor, this is your home away from home. You’ll meet other sailors with fantastic stories.

Secondly, if you are not use to the ball busting style of a RI bar tender, don’t come here. You won’t understand. (Hence the reviews from “out of towners.”). But, if you have a backbone and a respectful, yet smart mouth, you will be right at home.

Until next time, fair winds.“

“Nice place for watch sport event, play pool table and pinpon. excelent to the Newport Bay.“

“Perfect double date night spot! Menu has something for everyone & everything we tried was delicious. Fun cocktail menu & extensive beer selection. Staff was friendly & attentive. Will definitely return.“

“Came here for Mother’s Day and our table came complete with a picture of my family in a frame. What a nice touch! The food was delicious and our waitress was perfect. She knew exactly what we were going to need having two kids under 4 with us. This is my favorite place in Newport and they hit the mark yet again.“

“Always a good time! Great staff,food & atmosphere ❤️. My go to“

“I had not been to the deck in years and now I can't imagine why not! From the minute we walked in the door the bartender gave us a warm welcome. Our server, Macy, was absolutely lovely and accommodating. We look forward to returning very soon.“

“Only bar in town that had a crowd watching UConn!“

“My friends and I were in town to visit the Mansions for the holiday. I called ahead. The phone rang quite a few times but had no problem getting a reservation for 7 people. We were greeted and seated at a long table again a wall to the right of the door. Surrounding us were two booths and two high tops. Everyone was so friendly when you walk in. Patrons were all polite. Most seemed mid-thirties. We were whisked to our table when we walked in. Plenty of room at the table meaning we did have to squeeze in. I sat in a very comfortable wooden chair. The air outside was cold and snow blustery, but the restaurant was warm and had a cozy fill. The booths and tables were filled even at the mid-afternoon hour we walked. Our server immediately got us glasses of water. So much ice...so much! We next order alcholic drinks. My friend ordered from the cask. The server came back and said no go. He ordered a cream ale instead. Said it was ok. I had a snakebite. That is a Harp's mixed with a cider. The fusion beer concept is genius. The snakebite was grand.

Our water glasses stayed full the whole time.

When delivering our drinks, the server took our orders for our appetizers.
We ordered boxty, scotch eggs, mozzarella sticks, and sausage rolls. Our server brought 7 small plates. We started dividing up 2 large sausage rolls among 5 people as 2 people opted out. Their lose and I was pleased to have more for myself. The sausage was nice and not spicy. The puff pastry wrapped around it was light and flaky. The sausage roll was served over spinach. On the table was Chef Ketchup. Also malt vinegar. Next I had the scotch eggs. The scotch eggs brought back memories as they were similar to thy ones my grandmother would make right around this time of year. The two good sized scotch eggs came with a nice relish. Scotch eggs are hard boiled eggs encased in the sausage . They were close and delicious. I did not have any mozzarella sticks. When not in Roman do not as they do? However, I did really enjoy the boxty with sour cream. The potatoes pancakes were a little thick. Really well fried. I dipped my boxty into the sour cream with scallions. The boxty was top notch.

My main entree was a proper chicken curry served over mashed potatoes. Absolutely tasty. The bowl contained large chunks of chicken, bell peppers, and brown curry. Absolutely an A. It was perfect given the day. My friend next to me had the Cottage pie. The beef looked so good. The person across had an Busker burger. They were disappointed when it came out with mushrooms despite asking for no mushrooms. The server corrected it quite quick. My friend gave the burger about an A-. My other friend had the mixed grill. The rashers looked under done and beef overdone (suppose to be medium rare??as old as Methuselah's cat ). The white and black pudding looked good. All and all summation is this place was fantastic. My friends all thanked me for introducing them to this awesome pub.Slán agus beannacht leat.

Oh the bill came to $360 plus we left a $70 cash tip as the service seemed short staff.“

“My go-to order in most places would be a Reuben. The quality of the meat, bread and the balance with the sauerkraut, sauce & cheese say a lot about how the restaurant approaches their food. The 02878 is the best Reuben sandwich I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Now I will have to find another go-to for other restaurants because they will pale in comparison to Localz 02878.“

“BEST TRIVIA EVER! Every Thursday at 6:00!“

“Delicious eggplant fries and pizza to die for. 😋“

“Great location nice big bar with tvs“

“excellent wings fast service and great prices.“

“Best lobster tacos !!! The Management went above and beyond with their service. I had forgetfully left my (newly purchased) red parrot baseball cap under our table. We were visiting Newport, RI from the Northwest and chose to dine at the Red Parrot restaurant because of its excellent reviews. I called the next day about my cap, explaining that we had already left the city. To my comfort, the Red Parrot restaurant mailed my cap along with a bonus - a large Red Parrot T-shirt for my husband. What restaurant here in the Northwest would do something like that ?“

“Gorgeous hotel and beyond amazing staff and service .. just a wonderful time there“

“The atmosphere,food staff everything is as it should be .There is one small complaint when you get a bottle of wine,the staff has to let you taste the wine before pouring it into you glass but that doesn't diminish my rating

Thank you and see you again...“

“We always stop in when we are in Newport. The infused Woodford Reserve is always a hit. My wife loves the infused seltzers. Ethan is always fun.“

“We hosted our welcome party at One Pelham East in Newport, and it was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding weekend. From the very beginning, the team at One Pelham East was incredible to work with. They guided us through every step of the planning process and helped us select the perfect space from their two amazing options, ensuring it would comfortably accommodate our group and match the vibe we wanted. Their attention to detail and willingness to help made planning so stress-free! The menu was outstanding, offering plenty of delicious options to choose from. Our guests are still raving about the food—especially the chicken sandwiches, which were an absolute standout! The bartenders were equally fantastic, bringing such a friendly and upbeat energy to the evening. They went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome, and their creative and perfectly mixed drinks added to the festive atmosphere. On top of that, the venue itself is beautiful and set the perfect tone for our welcome party. The space felt both intimate and lively, which is exactly what we were looking for. The team did an incredible job making sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish, allowing us to relax and just enjoy the night with our family and friends. If you’re considering hosting a welcome party or any kind of celebration in Newport, we can’t recommend One Pelham East highly enough. They truly made the evening special, and their professionalism, friendliness, and incredible food and drink made it a night we’ll never forget!“

“Honestly a great cozy breakfast spot right at the bottom of the hotel which makes it super convenient if your trying to get something to eat either first thing in the morning or at the end of your night, the food is also super good so you can't go wrong with anything you pick!“

“Great place to stay. Marina manager Christian was top notch! He keeps everything running smoothly no matter weather conditions. Marina was clean dock hands were quick with line handling Nice bar to listen to live music either at bar or on boat. Dog friendly marina too. We will definitely be back.“

“I had an opportunity to sit at the oyster bar over the weekend and I was amazed at how clean Tyler kept his area. His customer service was incredible and he really goes above and beyond. I would definitely come back after the great experience I had!“