Smugglers Waterfront Bar

359 Thames St, Newport
(401) 684-1664

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Robert Sobczak

Went for dinner. Sat by the waterfront with nice view. Had to order at bar and service was good. Bought variety of food. All was good.

Sawyer Club

🚨 URGENT WARNING – Serious Incident Involving Bartender at Smugglers 🚨

We had an extremely disturbing and traumatic experience involving a bartender at Smugglers.

During our visit, my partner was served an excessive amount of alcohol in a very short time, leading to visible intoxication. I had to step away briefly due to a personal emergency. In that short window, the bartender allegedly took advantage of the situation and removed my partner from the bar, ultimately taking her to a private residence at 9 Brewer St, where she was later found.

Law enforcement was involved and is actively investigating this incident. A police report has been filed, and this is now part of an official investigation.

We are sharing this to warn others. What happened was not just unethical — it was dangerous and completely unacceptable. Please use extreme caution if you are considering visiting Smugglers.

Duane Snyder

Stopped in for a drink. Good tavern.

Ntando Khanyile

Nice chilled vibes with beautiful scenery and free pool table

Scott Virgin

Seating by the water for sundown is 100%

Peter Walter

Fun! Place to shoot some pool and have a couple beers

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Paul Hatton

Beautiful view of the harbor.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Brady F

Awful experience

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Kris Krawczyk

Sat out on the deck with drinks in hand - Chardonnay and Miller lite of course watching the sun set. Great atmosphere sitting in the Adirondack chairs.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Adam Himber

Didn’t eat, but the drinks were cold, the view is amazing and the dart boards are legit. It’s a perfect dive bar; dark, hidden and tourist free.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 4

Richard Gengler

Clean outdoor bar and grill right on Narragansett Bay, the view was outstanding. Food was good for a tourist area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos

Brit Gouws

The atmosphere was lovely. The bartender was super efficient and a very nice guy. The fish and chips was so so good. So soft and fresh. LOADS of fries. The burger was cooked correctly, but could probably use a little salt. THE ONION RINGS, DAMN. Overall, it was great. Would go over and over again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Marie Floyd

It was quiet while we were there but great view on the harbor. We only had drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Donald Ossinger

Nice place off beaten path insides nothing to write home about but it is comforting to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Max Mandelbaum

Garbage bar. Went to bartender to ask for tap water and she refused. Tried to make me pay $5 for bottled water. Do not come here. Place is complete garbage

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

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