Smugglers Waterfront Bar
359 Thames St, Newport
(401) 684-1664
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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.
🚨 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.
Stopped in for a drink. Good tavern.
Nice chilled vibes with beautiful scenery and free pool table
Seating by the water for sundown is 100%
Fun! Place to shoot some pool and have a couple beers
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Beautiful view of the harbor.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Awful experience
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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
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
Restaurantji Recommends
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
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
It was quiet while we were there but great view on the harbor. We only had drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
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
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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