Buskers Pub And Restaurant

178 Thames St, Newport
(401) 846-5856

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Antal Keszthelyi

True Irish pub with great snacks and food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jack Metzler

great Irish comfort food and a good beer list

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

M T

The guy with the long red beard might want to get a friendlier personality and maybe focus on the table he is assigned to help. Not like it was busy in there when we went. What a joke. First time there and last time going there.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Bryan Kreider

In dinner was awesome and Lauren’s service was too notch , I highly recommend visiting and enjoy the atmosphere, awesome food and great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delmar Temple

I have no complaints, if you hate mashed potatoes go somewhere else because this place could probably survive just by selling mashed potatoes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

JP Masella

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Edwin Dearborn

Easily the best and most upbeat, Irish bar in olive Newport, Rhode Island. This is a must visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joseph

True Irish pub/restaurant. Great food, beer options and extensive whiskey list. They pour a proper pint.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Muth

Sausage roll was an absolute banger (heh, get it?), Scotch eggs and stew were perfect. The bread was so dense and moist it was like eating a savory cake. Drinks were great as well. Waitress and manager were super friendly. Will definitely come back next time we're in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susan Corr

Really good Irish pub! Outstanding selection of whiskeys, great pumpkin martini’s and the food was top notch. We had the sausage rolls, fried pickles and wings for appetizers- all were great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jonathan Shipperley

Fantastic draft beer (and even one cask ale) and whiskey selection. Usually quite busy, food is great, and have a decent amount of real Irish/English food. From boxty's to scotch eggs, sausage rolls, full breakfast for brunch on weekends, and your usual pub faire.

Ila Farshad

The Guinness Burger is absolutely incredible and definitely worth the visit.
The outside of the building looks more cosy than inside. It is not warm, I kept my coat on and the interior is not what the exterior promises.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Dan Roth

Classic Irish pub. Food not the greatest.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Corey M

Good, wholesome food, great Irish Pub atmosphere, and wonderful service! Would HIGHLY recommend for a bite to eat if in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michelle Cherego

Wow, talk about awesome chili! Never had anything quite like it but a definite MUST have! Nice find in Newport, RI

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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