The bartenders are amazing and there is always good music being played there. The ambience is perfect for sipping a cocktail and listening to some tunes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
LA Warman
i enjoy this bar but the bartenders have bizzare attitude. i one time was charged for double the amount i drank and another time i ordered at the bar (because there was one bartender) and i had my card out but bartender did not ask for it then i ordered second drink and closed my tab but bartender scolded me and said i should have opened a tab but that was their mistake. It's fine if it's a one or two time bad vibe but it's repeatedl
Donald Martone
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
josh cohen
Just go! Do it. You won't be able to see anything it's so dark, but go anyway. The drinks are awesome! Great pit stop before a night out. You can drink in the little square right in front. But still, just go!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Johnathan leary
Honestly disrespectful.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at the Avery was deeply disappointing. My wife and I stopped in as part of our East Coast road trip, we’ve visited hundreds of cocktail bars and brewery’s across the country and abroad over the years and we always enjoy supporting great local spots. Unfortunately, this visit was ruined and short lived by a bartender who overstepped in an unprofessional and personal way.
Without cause and before we tasted the first drink we ordered she implied my wife was too intoxicated (she was not) and went so far as to tell me I “needed to take better care of her.” My wife was perfectly coherent, happy, and enjoying her evening responsibly. After nearly eight years of marriage, 38 states, 20 countries together, I think I know when my spouse needs my attention and it certainly wasn’t this moment. We had just left a wonderful dinner at Fred. Nearby where the service, staff, drinks, and atmosphere couldn’t have been better!
I understand and respect responsible service, but there’s a right way to handle concerns, and this wasn’t it. The approach was condescending, intrusive, overstepping, and ultimately made for a very uncomfortable experience. Given how many bars and restaurants I’ve reviewed nationwide (almost ALL positively) this stands out as one of the most unnecessarily unpleasant interactions I’ve had.
I hope management takes this as an opportunity to train staff on how to balance safety, liability, respect and professionalism toward their guests, honestly there’s a way to protect the guest and the bar’s reputation at the same time.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Alessandra Tiwari
This is such a cozy bar with excellent decor within a couple blocks of our new home and we absolutely love it. The cocktails are perfectly mixed and they have a lovely patio area as well. It's very affordable compared to my former home. So happy to have a place like this so close.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Rueda
Very cozy, dim lit and warm atmosphere. The drinks were great and the bar tender was nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chels Johns
The drinks are excellent, and the atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between lively and relaxed. The unique decor adds charm, making it a wonderful place to spend time with friends or enjoy a romantic date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lena Crandell
Don’t be fooled by the classy atmosphere. The bartender was TERRIBLE. I ordered the “Mezcal Old Fashioned” and the drink she gave me tasted like just a mix of bottom shelf mezcal and soda water. It was undrinkable. I felt bad asking her to fix it because she was busy and obviously stressed, so I very politely and apologetically asked if she maybe forgot the agave or something? She then aggressively said “you want more agave?” and proceeded to pour agave syrup all over the top of my drink before I could even respond. Really a shame since the atmosphere and interior design is otherwise very appealing. Makes you think you’re walking into a nice place. I didn’t finish my drink because it was so gross and instead left and went to Courtland Club where I had a great experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Marissa Damiani
Awesome sophisticated cocktail spot in a pocket of Providence. It’s a local favorite & we checked it out while waiting for our dinner reservations across the street. Decently priced, but it’s DARK inside. Can’t wait to go back
Vibe is cool but drinks were only ok and the bartender seems miserable.
Hisashi Oguchi
Cocktails are cheap compared to other towns, and the quality of original cocktails is high. I ordered Cosmo and Old Fashioned. A cocktail bar with a great atmosphere, located in a quiet residential area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Noel
A bit too crowded, cool selection of drinks but not super inventive nor flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cucumber Delight
C J
Great location to have a conversation. Service was slow, a tad bit rude. Drinks were ok, not made well. Fantastic drink menu if mixed correctly. I've been going here since it opened, will always return!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Not_ Jovial
Just moved to providence and the bartender Katie was so friendly and nice! She chatted and we became instagram friends, I quite enjoyed myself! I'm definitely coming back!
The bartenders are amazing and there is always good music being played there. The ambience is perfect for sipping a cocktail and listening to some tunes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
i enjoy this bar but the bartenders have bizzare attitude. i one time was charged for double the amount i drank and another time i ordered at the bar (because there was one bartender) and i had my card out but bartender did not ask for it then i ordered second drink and closed my tab but bartender scolded me and said i should have opened a tab but that was their mistake. It's fine if it's a one or two time bad vibe but it's repeatedl
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Just go! Do it. You won't be able to see anything it's so dark, but go anyway. The drinks are awesome! Great pit stop before a night out. You can drink in the little square right in front. But still, just go!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Honestly disrespectful.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at the Avery was deeply disappointing. My wife and I stopped in as part of our East Coast road trip, we’ve visited hundreds of cocktail bars and brewery’s across the country and abroad over the years and we always enjoy supporting great local spots. Unfortunately, this visit was ruined and short lived by a bartender who overstepped in an unprofessional and personal way.
Without cause and before we tasted the first drink we ordered she implied my wife was too intoxicated (she was not) and went so far as to tell me I “needed to take better care of her.” My wife was perfectly coherent, happy, and enjoying her evening responsibly. After nearly eight years of marriage, 38 states, 20 countries together, I think I know when my spouse needs my attention and it certainly wasn’t this moment. We had just left a wonderful dinner at Fred. Nearby where the service, staff, drinks, and atmosphere couldn’t have been better!
I understand and respect responsible service, but there’s a right way to handle concerns, and this wasn’t it. The approach was condescending, intrusive, overstepping, and ultimately made for a very uncomfortable experience. Given how many bars and restaurants I’ve reviewed nationwide (almost ALL positively) this stands out as one of the most unnecessarily unpleasant interactions I’ve had.
I hope management takes this as an opportunity to train staff on how to balance safety, liability, respect and professionalism toward their guests, honestly there’s a way to protect the guest and the bar’s reputation at the same time.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
This is such a cozy bar with excellent decor within a couple blocks of our new home and we absolutely love it. The cocktails are perfectly mixed and they have a lovely patio area as well. It's very affordable compared to my former home. So happy to have a place like this so close.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cozy, dim lit and warm atmosphere. The drinks were great and the bar tender was nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The drinks are excellent, and the atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between lively and relaxed. The unique decor adds charm, making it a wonderful place to spend time with friends or enjoy a romantic date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don’t be fooled by the classy atmosphere. The bartender was TERRIBLE. I ordered the “Mezcal Old Fashioned” and the drink she gave me tasted like just a mix of bottom shelf mezcal and soda water. It was undrinkable. I felt bad asking her to fix it because she was busy and obviously stressed, so I very politely and apologetically asked if she maybe forgot the agave or something? She then aggressively said “you want more agave?” and proceeded to pour agave syrup all over the top of my drink before I could even respond. Really a shame since the atmosphere and interior design is otherwise very appealing. Makes you think you’re walking into a nice place. I didn’t finish my drink because it was so gross and instead left and went to Courtland Club where I had a great experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Awesome sophisticated cocktail spot in a pocket of Providence. It’s a local favorite & we checked it out while waiting for our dinner reservations across the street. Decently priced, but it’s DARK inside. Can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Vibe is cool but drinks were only ok and the bartender seems miserable.
Cocktails are cheap compared to other towns, and the quality of original cocktails is high. I ordered Cosmo and Old Fashioned. A cocktail bar with a great atmosphere, located in a quiet residential area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A bit too crowded, cool selection of drinks but not super inventive nor flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cucumber Delight
Great location to have a conversation. Service was slow, a tad bit rude. Drinks were ok, not made well. Fantastic drink menu if mixed correctly. I've been going here since it opened, will always return!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Just moved to providence and the bartender Katie was so friendly and nice!
She chatted and we became instagram friends, I quite enjoyed myself!
I'm definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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