Guidebook for Newport, RI
Bars
Great locals dive bar. Best wings in town and creative burgers. Kitchen closes at 8pm. Great pours on basic mixed drinks with wells starting at $4. Open mic, karaoke, bands, and some nights with no music. Call ahead if you want to avoid or plan to attend on a night with music.
The Pub at Two Mile Corner
10 Maple AvenueGreat locals dive bar. Best wings in town and creative burgers. Kitchen closes at 8pm. Great pours on basic mixed drinks with wells starting at $4. Open mic, karaoke, bands, and some nights with no music. Call ahead if you want to avoid or plan to attend on a night with music.
Food scene
Great specials not to be missed.
Prime Rib before 7pm nightly is an excellent deal.
$1 oysters daily between 12pm and 2pm
$1 oysters all day Tuesdays
During summer ask your hostess to take you to the Crows Nest, their 3rd floor open air bar that is unknown to many.
47 locals recommend
Benjamin's
254 Thames StGreat specials not to be missed.
Prime Rib before 7pm nightly is an excellent deal.
$1 oysters daily between 12pm and 2pm
$1 oysters all day Tuesdays
During summer ask your hostess to take you to the Crows Nest, their 3rd floor open air bar that is unknown to many.
Sightseeing
For an afternoon drink and appetizer- call ahead, ask if they are seating people outside by the tennis courts. If so, make a reservation for one of these tables. It is a quintessential Newport experience as they are grass tennis courts owned by the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
8 locals recommend
La Forge Casino Restaurant
186 Bellevue AveFor an afternoon drink and appetizer- call ahead, ask if they are seating people outside by the tennis courts. If so, make a reservation for one of these tables. It is a quintessential Newport experience as they are grass tennis courts owned by the International Tennis Hall of Fame.