50 Best Bars in Providence

“We just stopped by for an afternoon cocktail after a long walk along the river. Very cool place and our bartender is awesome! Her drink skills are on point!“

“we had the best time after a less than ideal day! the hour drive was worth it“

“We visited Honey Bird back in June. The chicken was outstanding so moist and flavorful. The drinks also did not disappoint, the ingredients blend together so well and zero hang over headache. My 6 year had yummy Mac & cheese with fries.“

“Great place to hang. Owners are amazing and the staff are some of the best in the business! Great selection of beers and spirits, free pinball and spectacular decor if you’re a horror fan. Where else can you go and see a picture of an autographed foot?“

“Consistently the best live music spot in Providence these days. One of the last great Blues/Jazz/Rock clubs in Providence and all of R.I.“

“I have heard so many great things about Anthony’s so I had taken my wife there for Mother’s day. When we walked into Anthony’s we were taken away with its cozy atmosphere. The waitstaff was very friendly and made me feel like we were at home. The drinks were on point. The appetizers were so incredible, delicious. Our entree’s were delicious and delectable. My wife and I cannot wait to go back and have an exquisite meal again at Anthony’s.“

“best little bar in providence“

“We very much enjoyed the food and house mocktails but stayed for the atmosphere. A little bit of NOLA brought to PVD“

“Great atmosphere great cocktails“

“a very quaint bar, that screams fun!“

“What Cheer is home to a lot of people in the Providence area. I've been coming here for years and years and still love it. Great drinks, amazing food, and fun and friendly staff. Nothing beats a summer night on their patio either watching the game while playing corn hole or watching actual live music. Feels like being at your best friends summer BBQ party! Did I mention they have that too? You have to go on a Sunday to get the infamous Horseman BBQ, you won't be let down.“

“Gilligan’s is GREAT! Been my local for a number of years…the owner Amanda has tastefully updated it since buying it, yet kept the great friendly, welcoming feeling. Nice wine list, local crafts & a good place to catch a game! Give it a try“

“We were in the area and saw that our friends in Autumn Lies Buried were playing here so we stopped in for the show.
Nice intimate venue with plenty of bar seating plus couches if you really want to stretch out. The sound was great and the drink prices were comparable to other music venues I have attended.
There is a city parking lot right next door but it is paid parking. There is plenty of free street parking around the venue.“

“Absolutely love the outdoor dining and red sangria! Always a great time when we go!“

“Great food, cigars and staff. A must stop!“

“Fun and eclectic speakeasy type bar. Drinks were well made and the service was great. Seating is limited to approximately 30 at max including the bar area. Comfortable waiting area outside of the bar if you need to wait to be seated. Knead doughnuts is across the hall. Great options available for a late night snack while you enjoy your drinks. You have to ask about the doughnuts.“

“Perfect neighborhood bar! The bartenders love their job and you can tell by their friendly attitudes. The new cook knows what he is doing on the grill. Did i mention $10 pitchers of Blue Moon and $11 pitchers of Stella Artois? #YoureWelcome“

“Charlie was great and very attentive! Me and my boyfriend went as first time customers for lunch during Prov Restaurant Week and we were not disappointed. The food was so good that my boyfriend’s eyes were rolling back so safe to say we will be returning!“

“We love the sandwiches at The Malted Barley! They are creative, delicious, fresh, and full of flavor! My 4 star rating is because we always wish they had other choices of sides (they only have chips) and we feel like their sandwiches are smaller than they were a few years ago. Overall, unique, tasty food!“

“Great Sunday Funday bar! Came here with my boyfriend after brunch for a lazy afternoon and had a wonderful time. It gets busy mid afternoon so get here sooner or be patient while the friendly staff makes their rounds up and down the long but accommodating bar.“

“always a good time , highly recommended“

“Do not live here if you care about your car. On two separate occasions my car was vandalized and my roommates car was stolen from the off street parking. The landlords have done nothing to improve the security.“

“Really fun time with The Hillbilly Thomists!“

“Good Restaurant bar.2 bars 4 pool tables. American pool Association members come to compete mon and tues, from all ove e RI then semifinals are held in conn then f o.o finals are in las vegas all expensea paid, there are money prices paid out.“

“One of the oldest pubs in the United States, just not the same name lol. The Son's of Liberty drank here! They still serve Half-Yards! A beer drinkers Mecca they have dozens of bottles and draft options. Priced right. One caveat, they haven't painted since the Son's drank there so keep a sense of humor. Great place for some suds. I've been a customer for over thirty years.

Dietary restrictions: As long as it's beer or whiskey you are good!

Kid-friendliness: Not!“

“Yesssss letsssss gooo! My boy brings the soul to this hip hop!“

“Very kitsch and cool vibe! Definitely a must go place for a one of a kind dinning. They have vegan options too which is much appreciated!“

“This place is a hidden gem. My wife and I stopped in here late one night and started talking with Chris the bartender. He makes an amazing drink and is extremely knowledgeable about all the restaurants and bars downtown. He ended up emailing us a list of all his favorite places to go and why. Now everytime we go downtown we stop in to see Chris.“

“Very cool unique place. somehow they do things and run the place in a slightly different way that makes them one of a kind pizza place. Pinball was incredible. Well maintained machines of all your favorite that you never got to enjoy because they were broken. Don't miss the Ems in the back past the bathrooms.“

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Great experience at Grad Center Bar! The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and perfect for a casual night out in Providence. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and provides quick service even when it’s busy. Drinks are reasonably priced and well-made, and the overall vibe is fun and comfortable. It’s a great spot to hang out with friends, unwind, and enjoy a laid-back evening. Highly recommend checking it out!“

“The Avery is a stand out Providence date spot. Ideal for first encounters and a brief meeting. As the night goes on the volume increases so best to hit here close to opening. You can forget about getting a drink past a last call. Typical of West End. Overall good.“

“Location/decor/ambiance: the owners have tried to turn the spacious brick and beam interior of a former factory building into a ghetto-ish inner cityscape skateboard park using graffiti-style airbrush graphics, little skateboards that serve as bar chair seat backs, concrete floors painted with Providence manhole covers, etc. Visually, the effect is mixed. I “get” what the owners are trying for, but it isn’t for me an “attractive” dining decor. It looks much more like a dance club for young twenty-somethings. I quickly adjusted to the inner-city grunge decor, but what we couldn’t adjust to was the VERY loud rap/hip-hop music blaring out of some very robust speakers non-stop. Talking was difficult. Yes, I’m an older person, but I don’t begrudge anyone their musical sensibilities… provide its not full of “***** and “nigga” and roaring out at at least 90 decibels. Whatever they’re trying to be, they need to remember that they are l (at 10 am) a restaurant, not a dance club. Food & service: unexpectedly, given the above criticism, the food was outstanding, I mean really good. Caught us off guard. Just beautifully imagined and realized. Would I return? Probably not. Even the great food cant quite overcome the soundscape. Interesting place, though“

“One of my favorite restaurants on “The Hill”. The dining experience at Massimo is always a 5 star experience. Yesterday afternoon we had Janelle as our server and she was superb- it made it a 5 star PLUS visit. Blood orange Cosmos, eggplant appetizer, chicken parm, pistachio cannoli, tiramisu- all excellent. Highly recommend“

“Excellent!!! Highly recommend, warm and cozy intimate atmosphere.“

“MY FAVORITE HANG, IN THE 70,S..!! CASSIDY, STAFF.! WHEN BACK IN TOWN , LOVE TO STOP BY...PEACE.. FITTY.“

“Nice eatery!
I had a very tasty, juicy, nicely seasoned cheeseburger with homemade French fries. Yum!
Another had fish and chips. Said it was ok.
Two others had the gyro and loved it!
Started with fried pickles. They were good, but a little too greasy for me our server was very good!
All in all, very good.
Will be returning“

“we had a wonderful experience sitting at the chef's table today for brunch! everything was delicious, we will definitely be back“

“Great atmosphere, friendly, efficient service and delicious food!“

“Bae Lounge was such a great experience! The staff was super attentive and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. The food was AMAZING, and the drinks definitely get the job done 😂🍹 Everything was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service was on point. Definitely a spot I’d recommend and I’ll be coming back!“

“View is amazing! Staff is attentive and friendly.“

“Smokin butts and drinkin gin and juice on the Narragansett. Also they flash the outdoors lights every night and occasionally set off fireworks at 8:30pm for the children's hospital across the river before they go to bed. Good peeps. 👌“

“This place is awesome! we got the ham dinner and chicken sandwich and they were both delicious. Our 2 year old liked it too.“

“I visited New Harvest Coffee Roasters for the first time last week with my ICED COFFEE Summer Celebration coupon from RI Food Fights. This is my 4th July using these coupons and although I’ve seen the New Harvest coupon in prior years, I never used it. How sad, because it was one of my top 3 coffees this July! I only drink Decaf and the barista was kind enough to make me an Iced Decaf Americano. Delicious. I also snuck a sip of their cold brew (Yumm!) Cant wait to come back here with my husband.“

“Was in town for a weekend on leisure and loved everything about this place. Ambience, music, the pear and honey margarita was a highlight. Special shoutout to Bianca, who handled the Saturday rush seamlessly and has an infectious personality. You could tell she brings the best out of her clientele and colleagues.“

“We celebrated my daughter’s birthday. Party of 11. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was friendly & hip“

“Courteous staff, fast service and clean environment.“

“fun and friendly atmosphere.. excellent food with average prices. excellent drinks with extraordinary bartenders. great place to meet with friends and meet GOOD PEOPLE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“