Newport’s best local businesses

The 103 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 8

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103 businesses across 6 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants48 places · newest: 99 Restaurants, Sep 2
• 02Shopping8 places · newest: Anchored In Pink Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store, Sep 2
• 03Nightlife15 places · newest: Buskers Pub And Restaurant, Sep 2
• 04Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Frosty Freez, Sep 2
• 05Arts & Culture15 places · newest: Audrain Auto Museum, Sep 2
• 06Cafes4 places · newest: Corner Café, Sep 2

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• Mattress Warehouse of Newport - Outlet

  Home & Garden

  Retail chain showcasing a wide variety of brand-name mattresses, plus sheet sets & accessories.

  199 JT Connell Hwy · mattresswarehouse.com ↗

• Newport National Golf Club

  Entertainment

  Public, well-maintained course with bunkers and links-style layout, plus a pro shop.

  425 Mitchell's Ln (Middletown) · newportnational.com ↗

• The JPT Film & Event Center

  Entertainment

  Greek Revival-style art house (built in 1834) features indie films, classics & unique cinema events.

  49 Touro St · janepickens.com ↗

• RaNew Salon & Spa

  Beauty

  Neighborhood barbershop since 2009 with a hip vibe offering cuts, custom hair designs & beard trims.

  195 Broadway 1st floor · ranewsalon.com ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  898 W Main Rd (Middletown) · stores.staples.com ↗

• TSF Newport

  Services

  Oldest existing U.S. synagogue (1763), built in Palladian style, still open for services & tours.

  85 Touro St · tsfnewport.org ↗

• The Bodhi Spa Newport

  Health & Wellness

  Swap your endless to‑do list this week for The Bodhi Spa Newport’s Water Journey, a hot, cold, steam or ice circuit that basically tells…

  654 Thames St · thebodhispa.com ↗

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