I attended Newport Blues for my birthday on 06/27 (yesterday), its a favorite for my friends and I. Upon entering the establishment I ordered my first drink at the small bar close to the entrance, its convenient and easy to get a drink when everyone first gets there. My party of 8 all ordered our drinks, I was last, and the bartender served my first drink of the night. The problem is at that moment I got distracted by one of my friends talking, after I grabbed my drink, I didn’t walk away or anything, I just thought my friend had already paid. Still staying next to the bar, I felt something whip my face. I looked over and it was the bartender that threw a lime at my face with a decent amount of force, I didn’t think much of it, I thought she was just trying to get my attention which she definitely did. It was a very honest mistake that I hadn’t paid for the last drink. I set my drink down and pulled out my wallet immediately, but the bartender grabbed my drink that I hadn’t even taken a sip out of yet, threw it across the way into the trash and yelled at me to get out multiple times. Not a single person worked that corner bar for the rest of the night and I’m taking this time to say that was extremely rude, unprofessional, humiliating and outright disrespectful. It was my first drink for my birthday celebration with my closest friends at a place we really enjoy. I really do like this place but that should not be the protocol for employees in this place of business, I’m very disappointed. The entertainment is great, but if you ever feel like being assaulted for ordering a drink by some moody bartender, the entertainment and medium priced drinks are no longer worth your time. 2 Stars is generous.
Meredith Terranova
this place is a diamond in the rough. The kindest staff, cleanest bathrooms, dancing, fast service, proper protection and safety. Good vibes are found here. Pricy but worth the money.
Michael McKeever
Live music! Great time where nobody sits. Just singing and dancing!
Mal Mooney
it's a good vibe
Raymond
I like most of the bands they have, and the drinks aren't bad. However, I heard one of the bartenders making a demeaning comment about my sexual orientation. The only time it has ever happened in this town.
Chase F
Great management! The manager was great. He truly cares about what he does and customer service!
Max Bellarosa
Bought tickets for a show and drove all the way there paid the tolls and for parking just to find the place was closed. Never received an email or call about a cancelation. They charged my card for the tickets and haven't received a refund yet. Seems to be a common occurrence with these scumbags
Service: 1
Prophet Harambe
I bought tickets to a wrestling event and after driving all the way to newport me and my friend find it's canceled. No email no notifications, nothing. I've been trying to call for 3 days to get into contact with anyone. No one returns my calls or emails. I will be actively telling people Not to deal with the newport blues cafe. A bunch of scam artists.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ann Cleghorn
Time breakfast place noisy but good food service and nice
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Skovinski
I bought tickets to a wrestling event and after driving all the way to newport me and my friend find it's canceled. No email no notifications, nothing. I've been trying to call for 3 days to get into contact with anyone. No one returns my calls or emails. I will be actively telling people Not to deal with the newport blues cafe. A bunch of scam artists.
I bought tickets for an event that never happened. There was no cancelation email, no rescheduling, no refund. It was just a no-show event. SO BEWARE WHEN BUYING TICKETS FOR AN EVENT! I have emailed twice and no one has gotten back to me about a refund.
Lellie Collins
Was overcharged by $44 last Friday. Was ordering a corona and a vodka lemonade. Had previously been charged $19 and then the second time $63.75. Have tried to contact them by calling and leaving messages on their website but no response
Hannah
Bought 5 tickets for a show on Wednesday night,we paid to park,arrived to venue...doors locked,no lights etc.Called,emailed,no response!Posters were in the widows for show but apparently it didn't happen.Looking for my refund!Never again.
Matt Hailes
Came here for an event and noticed an old man was creeping on young girls. Come to find out he is the owner and has a reputation for getting guards to kick out people who call him out. I warned those around me out of concern before leaving. Think twice before coming here. Also drinks were expensive.
I attended Newport Blues for my birthday on 06/27 (yesterday), its a favorite for my friends and I. Upon entering the establishment I ordered my first drink at the small bar close to the entrance, its convenient and easy to get a drink when everyone first gets there. My party of 8 all ordered our drinks, I was last, and the bartender served my first drink of the night. The problem is at that moment I got distracted by one of my friends talking, after I grabbed my drink, I didn’t walk away or anything, I just thought my friend had already paid. Still staying next to the bar, I felt something whip my face. I looked over and it was the bartender that threw a lime at my face with a decent amount of force, I didn’t think much of it, I thought she was just trying to get my attention which she definitely did. It was a very honest mistake that I hadn’t paid for the last drink. I set my drink down and pulled out my wallet immediately, but the bartender grabbed my drink that I hadn’t even taken a sip out of yet, threw it across the way into the trash and yelled at me to get out multiple times. Not a single person worked that corner bar for the rest of the night and I’m taking this time to say that was extremely rude, unprofessional, humiliating and outright disrespectful. It was my first drink for my birthday celebration with my closest friends at a place we really enjoy. I really do like this place but that should not be the protocol for employees in this place of business, I’m very disappointed. The entertainment is great, but if you ever feel like being assaulted for ordering a drink by some moody bartender, the entertainment and medium priced drinks are no longer worth your time. 2 Stars is generous.
this place is a diamond in the rough. The kindest staff, cleanest bathrooms, dancing, fast service, proper protection and safety. Good vibes are found here. Pricy but worth the money.
Live music! Great time where nobody sits. Just singing and dancing!
it's a good vibe
I like most of the bands they have, and the drinks aren't bad. However, I heard one of the bartenders making a demeaning comment about my sexual orientation. The only time it has ever happened in this town.
Great management! The manager was great. He truly cares about what he does and customer service!
Bought tickets for a show and drove all the way there paid the tolls and for parking just to find the place was closed. Never received an email or call about a cancelation. They charged my card for the tickets and haven't received a refund yet. Seems to be a common occurrence with these scumbags
Service: 1
I bought tickets to a wrestling event and after driving all the way to newport me and my friend find it's canceled. No email no notifications, nothing. I've been trying to call for 3 days to get into contact with anyone. No one returns my calls or emails. I will be actively telling people Not to deal with the newport blues cafe. A bunch of scam artists.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Time breakfast place noisy but good food service and nice
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I bought tickets to a wrestling event and after driving all the way to newport me and my friend find it's canceled. No email no notifications, nothing. I've been trying to call for 3 days to get into contact with anyone. No one returns my calls or emails. I will be actively telling people Not to deal with the newport blues cafe. A bunch of scam artists.
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I bought tickets for an event that never happened. There was no cancelation email, no rescheduling, no refund. It was just a no-show event. SO BEWARE WHEN BUYING TICKETS FOR AN EVENT! I have emailed twice and no one has gotten back to me about a refund.
Was overcharged by $44 last Friday. Was ordering a corona and a vodka lemonade. Had previously been charged $19 and then the second time $63.75. Have tried to contact them by calling and leaving messages on their website but no response
Bought 5 tickets for a show on Wednesday night,we paid to park,arrived to venue...doors locked,no lights etc.Called,emailed,no response!Posters were in the widows for show but apparently it didn't happen.Looking for my refund!Never again.
Came here for an event and noticed an old man was creeping on young girls. Come to find out he is the owner and has a reputation for getting guards to kick out people who call him out. I warned those around me out of concern before leaving. Think twice before coming here. Also drinks were expensive.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Super fun
Atmosphere: 5
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