The best bars & nightlife in Newport
15 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Seafood, burgers, wraps, fries & churros served on a wooden deck overlooking the beach.
Coddington Brewing Company
NightlifeLocal microbrewery with a full-service pub housing TVs, billiards & fireplace, plus growlers to go.
Coddington Brewing Company
NightlifeO'Brien's Pub
NightlifeAn all-ages garden patio is a draw here, as well as pool tables, TVs, musical acts & comfort food.
O'Brien's Pub
NightlifeSurf Club
NightlifePizza, tacos & beer offered in a laid-back restaurant & bar with a classic, nautical vibe.
Surf Club
NightlifeWhite Horse Tavern
NightlifeUpscale farm-to-table American cuisine & rum drinks in a historic setting dating to 1673.
White Horse Tavern
NightlifeSpeakEasy Bar & Grill
NightlifeLively, modern restaurant & bar serving regional-inspired seafood & sandwiches, plus Sunday brunch.
SpeakEasy Bar & Grill
NightlifeThe Fastnet Pub
NightlifeStraightforward sports bar with TVs, darts, Ping-Pong & live music including Irish folk bands.
The Fastnet Pub
NightlifePour Judgement
NightlifeRelaxed, narrow speakeasy pouring craft brews & serving elevated pub eats & New American dishes.
Pour Judgement
NightlifeBuskers Pub And Restaurant
NightlifeIrish specialties, live music & old-world touches add traditional flavor to this corner gastropub.
Buskers Pub And Restaurant
NightlifeNarragansett Cafe
NightlifeAmerican eats, draft beer & cocktails served in a convivial, classic setting with live music.
Narragansett Cafe
NightlifeCaleb & Broad
NightlifeMellow bar offering elevated comfort fare for dinner & weekend brunch, plus craft brews & cocktails.
Caleb & Broad
NightlifeThe Tavern on Broadway
NightlifeLocally sourced eclectic American fare, craft beer & cocktails served in a historic building.
The Tavern on Broadway
NightlifeThe visitor center & gift shop offers guided or non-guided tours plus beer & rum tastings.
Bar 12
NightlifeCozy cocktail bar serving unique drinks alongside small plates and appetizers.
Bar 12
NightlifeNewport Vineyards
Nightlife60-acre vineyard founded in 1977 & featuring a restaurant, cafe, marketplace, tasting & tank room.
Newport Vineyards
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