42 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.“

“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.“

“Great place to have lunch! Delicious drinks!“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“We were here this past weekend, our server Keaton was the BEST. He was clearly working the floor so hard yet made so much time to speak with us, keep our drinks flowing and had the best sense of humor. He is a genuinely awesome person to work in thee service industry and is so worth recognizing. The staff all around was wonderful and our food was delicious and fresh“

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

“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. 😋“

“We just had dinner celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday. Our server was Daisy. She was AMAZING! Best service ever!! The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great! Can’t wait to go back!! And thank you for the birthday surprise dessert! My husband loved it!“

“excellent wings fast service and great prices.“

“Literally sitting here eating lunch for the first time ever. First off the food is absolutely fantastic. My waiter is awesome - cool dude - Mike recommended to me EXACTLY what I was looking for and knows the menu like the back of his hand. Great staff, Great food, Great Vibe Will def be back“

“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.“

“awesome club and Bar the best in Newport Rhode Island“

“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.“

“Everything about this place was 5 stars. Washington swooped in and saved a birthday dinner, making it one of our best nights in Newport. The service is absolute aces and the food is incredible. Could not recommend Clarke Cooke House enough!!“