This is a solid place to watch a game! Shotgun review: - Private parking lot with plenty of spots - Friendly staff - Decent wings* - Lots of TVs - Cramped seating in TV area** *We tried the Korean BBQ wings & they were pretty tasty. Not too messy. The celery served with the wings was downright squishy, though, which gave me the ick. **The bar & high top seating area is definitely the best place to watch the game, with multiple huge screens. The area is a bit cramped, unfortunately. It felt a bit clausty. The floors, tables, & menus were sticky, too. read more

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Good spot for a happy hour drink and snack or a great place to watch the game with friends! Both the food and drinks are high quality for a sports bar. The ambience: The bar area can be loud and boisterous so you have to be in the mood for that vibe. That being said, it's fun and welcoming with great service. The food and drinks: Their specialty cocktails are strong, taste good and are affordably priced. I had a cherry one (can't remember the name) but it was flavorful and not too sweet. They also have a large selection of beers both on tap and in cans. The shrimp Poboy is absolutely huge and stuffed with well seasoned fried shrimp and the accompanying sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious. We ordered a greek salad to go and it was a generous portion covered with kalamata olives, feta cheese and picked vegetables. My only tip would be to have them put toppings on the side next time to keep the lettuce crispy. Otherwise a very satisfying salad! We tried to order the fish sandwich but both times they have been sold out so I guess it must be good! Definitely plan to go back to try more menu items and cocktails! read more

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Appreciate the late night food options. Friendly staff. Great cocktails. Lots of tvs for sports fans, or a few drinks with friends, maybe on the patio if available. Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were a favorite at the table. Greek salad was better then expected, but might have preferred blue cheese or ranch, over the lemon vinagrette. It is good, but messes with the acid balance. read more

The atmosphere is definitely fun and it seems like a great place to have a trivia night or a few drinks with friends. Food and service were ok. I had the clam cakes and chowder and my friend had a burger. I would try it again, they do have a variety of items on the menu. read more

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For a bar it's not overly loud and it's easy to hear people you are talking to. The food is always great here. Today I had the crispy chicken sandwich, it was one of the best chicken sandwiches I have had in a long time. It was crispy, juicy with a little kick . Also the drinks here are always great whether you are getting a draft beer or a mixed drink read more

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First timer, always drive by, and it's always packed. Let's talk about the food. I like the sticky chicken wings, sauce is sweet, definitely could've used more though. The Caesar salad was dressed very well, and I really liked the croutons. We love a spot who offers good mocktails, and their blackberry no-jito (cute name) was definitely up to par! There is a parking lot right next to it, and I believe another one in the back. There is also additional street parking, and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Chairs are size friendly as well. read more

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Far exceeded expectations! After reading other reviews I wasn't sure what to expect, but am so glad I decided to try them for lunch. I've been before late night for drinks, but never to eat. We started with the fried pickles and garlic parm wings. The waitress was even kind enough to add a side of the bourbon sauce as we were torn on which flavor to order. The pickles were perfectly crispy which is exactly what I look for in a fried pickle. Wings were well cooked and full of flavor. The bourbon sauce was so good we dipped almost everything in it. The banh mi (a special) was the star of the show. The chicken pate combined with the pickled vegetables and cilantro was the perfect combination of flavor, and the roll they served it on was divine. Our waitress was absolutely lovely, and added to our overall wonderful experience. The space had plenty of seating options including a booth (which we opted for). All in all a wonderful visit and somewhere I will definitely be back to! read more

Brass Monkey - Fried pickles - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This place is for the most part always packed. The service is pretty fast for the amount of people that were there. We went on a Thursday as it's 1/2 off wings after 4:00 pm they have varies flavors. We ordered the bourbon flavor and my Favorite lemon pepper that never disappoint. The sweet potato fries could have been cooked a bit longer. I had a classic margarita that was amazing, great bartender. The Ambiance was very casual, music was good, hockey playing on multiple screens. It would be nice if the screens had varies sports playing.The menus could be updated and maybe laminated. They have a back room for events and a outside patio for the summer read more

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I recently went to two corporate events hosted here. Their catering spread is always very yummy. My favorite things- their wings!!! I am NOT usually into wings but I think theirs are really good. Their wait staff is SO attentive and incredibly kind. During the event the wait staff catered to our music taste, and played music we enjoyed. Since when does a restaurant do this? I appreciate a nice spot like this! I'll be back read more

Brass monkey has delicious food, you can tell the chef cooks with'love'. Everyday thereafter a different special. We go all the time and have never been disappointed! Talking about the ambiance, it's also great! Always a fun atmosphere and ALL the servers are top notch! Special shoutout to a few favorites because they are always friendly and helpful and beautiful and make you feel 'special' when they are waiting on you. Thank you VICTORIA ,JESS! you guys are the best, we love you ! And will see you 'soul food sundays!!! The brass monkey is a hidden gem! Its also family friendly during the earlier part of day into early evening, then livens up more with sports and music and even trivia! I cant stop raving about the brass monkey and the staff! Check it out , you will not be disappointed! Special thanks to VICTORIA who is always our server sunday nights, she is the best!! read more

Great wings! Wing night on Thursdays is definitely worth stopping in for! We've tried several flavors and they are always cooked perfectly! read more

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Fun atmosphere and the food was great. Has a the 'hole-in-the-wall' effect that I typically appreciate.

nice lil bar vibe . we went on a saturday evening and it was pretty busy. drinks were great and food was delicious.

Downtown signage caught my attention, drive by and thought it was a bar...popped my head in and was pleasantly surprised to smell Friday night food and drinks! The screens were filled with the Olympics, youth softball, women's softball, and a variety of guests from families, to a rowdy group stopping in for a drink. My son and I had the chicken Parm sliders, curly fries, but the Alfredo penne pasta with blackened shrimp is the most delicious Alfredo sauce I have ever had and that says a lot because we have been all over the world. It was so good we got an order to go with blackened chicken and I'm eating that right now. read more

Brass Monkey - Penne pasta with Alfredo and blackened chicken - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

As a local, Brass's food is always super good and well seasoned! Drinks are amazing too and staff, especially Sutton, are hospitable and great to talk to. Sutton is personable and great at her job. The ambiance is awesome as well, especially for sports events. They also host a bunch of fun activities throughout the year and always have yummy specials! read more

11 Years Strong - Brass Monkey Is Still the Heart of the Community I've been a proud patron of Brass Monkey for the past 11 years, and I came in yesterday to celebrate that anniversary. The night was everything I've come to expect from this incredible spot: familiar faces, some wonderful new ones, and that unmistakable warm, lively atmosphere that makes this place feel like home. It was beautiful. As I sat down to write my (unsurprisingly glowing) review about the experience, I noticed a couple of extremely negative reviews from people named Sandra S. and Tara S. As someone who's been part of this community for over a decade, I was there the same night--and I *witnessed* exactly what happened. These women arrived already visibly intoxicated*, and I noticed several waitresses being cautious and responsible about not over-serving them. Despite that, the women became hostile, rude, and aggressive toward the staff. I personally saw them yelling at multiple team members--waitresses, hostesses, and even an owner--all of whom were just trying to help and de-escalate the situation. It didn't stop there--they were also taking pictures of hardworking staff, seemingly with the intent to shame or harass. This behavior was totally out of line and absolutely not a reflection of the vibe at Brass Monkey. So, if you come across their reviews, please don't let a couple of mean-spirited outliers sway your opinion. THEY DO NOT REPRESENT THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS PLACE OR THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT WHAT IT IS. Brass Monkey continues to be everything a neighborhood bar *should* be: * **Good vibes** * **Incredible food** from passionate, professional chefs (many of whom are proud Johnson & Wales grads) * And most importantly, a stellar, friendly staff that works hard every day to create a welcoming, fun, and safe space for everyone. To the entire team at Brass Monkey: thank you for 11 amazing years. Here's to many more to come! read more

This is a very casual restaurant with a lot of TVs available to watch sports, but there are some areas with more tables that have fewer TVs and are pretty quiet. That is the area we gravitated towards, but unfortunately a few of those tables still had crumbs from the last dinners. We came for Rhode Island Food Fights Burger Month, so we got the regular burger and started with some chicken dumplings. The dumplings were solid. They came with a lot of wet naps in little packages and no silverware. Both my boyfriend and I got our burgers cooked over what we'd asked for, and mine ended up slightly charred. I haven't been here before, so I don't know if this was an off night for them. read more

Underrated brunch in Providence! Really enjoyed brunch here, with tons of options, it was delicious and unique. We ordered mimosas, and could choose from tons of juice options such as the classic orange or cranberry, and also guava, passionfruit, grapefruit and pineapple - which I thought was amazing! The brunch food was also really delicious, I especially enjoyed the homemade French toast sticks, pulled pork eggs Benedict and chicken and waffle. Everything tasted fresh and so good! Service was fast and amazing since was a cool bar feel with cozy corners for intimate conversations. read more

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It was just so bad. An entire hour and $55 wasted at a bar that doesn't even serve the drink it was named after. Honestly the fact that there was no brass monkey on the menu should've been a big enough red flag. The black bean burger was almost fine but the side salad was wilted and soggy. We also got the Mac and cheese paying 10 extra dollars for a 1/4 cup of pulled pork which made it 22$. Service took forever the waitress never once asked us how the food was. Fried pickles were great tho. read more

Absolutely terrible service !! We was offered seating at the bar upon entering this establishment and chose to sit at the standard seating . Our waitress preferred to smoke her vape and play ping pong than pay attention to paying customers ! She didn't even wash her hands when she gave us our drinks almost 40 minutes later after we arrived ! We didn't even order food we came for drinks and waited 40 minutes for two drinks ! We came here for drinks didn't even order food and we had terrible service ! Will not recommend this place ! read more

My friends and I were doing a New England roadtrip, and on our first night in Rhode Island decided to eat here for a late dinner. We were a little unsure, in the way you are when you don't know an area and you're all women, but it was totally safe and no one bothered us at all. There was a Celtics game on so it was understandably loud and progressively busy, but our server was incredible! Tonisha AKA Toni, was super sweet, answered all our questions, and stayed on top of refills and requests. She even asked her manager to remove an item from our bill because it took awhile to come out, without our asking and even when we said it was unnecessary! What a hero! Just wanted to shout her out in case her bosses read this. We're two vegetarians and a foodie, so our merry band of tourists can be eclectic in our tastes, but collectively we ordered Lobster Grilled Cheese with chowda (I hope all my fellow Simpsons fans read that in a Mayor Quimby's nephew's accent), 5 cheese tortellini salad, buffalo cheese curds, and Eddi's Mame. All was scrumptious! My foodie friend ordered a few beers too, and she seemed to enjoy them but I don't know nothin' bout no alcohol so I'll leave those reviews to the experts. All in all, very affordable, great food, and the best server! read more

THE WORST SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE EVER!!!! We wanted to have a great night but instead we had the worst service and time ever! The hostess wanted to sit us at the bar but we chose regular seating but wish we chose the bar! Our Waitress thought playing drinking cup games and vaping was more important than being attentive to her paying customers all night! We waited 45 minutes for 2 drinks while watching her ignore our table! We realized later that she was drunk on the job! When we wanted to speak to the manager it was just to find out she was vaping and drinking in front of her manager JULIE all night while knowing this server was on the job and we witnessed with our own eyes and her manager condoned this bad behavior and told us "sorry we are celebrating a work anniversary tonight" SMFH!! And the owner was just as useless!! The owner condoned both the behaviors of the bad waitress and enabling manager! NEVER AGAIN WILL I EVER COME TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT!! If you want your night ruined this is the perfect place! read more

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I went to a bar after work to watch the fight. I asked the bartender for a shot with my beer. The bartender then rolled their hands insinuating a "please" from me before pouring the shot. I informed the bartender that I was a bartender myself. I'm not pleading to you that you give me a shot. So please do not ask a customer to say please at a bar. They are not asking for a favor they are asking for a task that they intended to pay more than the asking price per drink. This is also not a discrimination at the establishment but more a learning point from an experienced coworker. Brass monkey is a must come and a still a restaurant worth spending and enjoying time. Much love. And I'll be back read more

I absolutely love this place!!! The atmosphere is nice. You can go there alone, with friends or on a date. The drinks are amazing, the wait staff is friendly and the karaoke is fun! read more

I had such an amazing time here! The atmosphere was perfect great music, fun vibe, and the energy of the place made the night unforgettable. The service was just as impressive super friendly, fast, and attentive the whole time. I had a server named Sutton (I think that's how you spell it) and she was such a great waitress, she really made the whole experience even better. Everything from the drinks to the overall vibe was top-tier. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to and recommending to friends! read more

The atmosphere, the energy, the vibes. All 10/10. The people, the bartenders, the service, and much more. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly especially the Spanish girl with long hair she's so sweet and caring will definitely be back! read more

Paid $40 for a flight of chicken parm sliders, side of cheese fries, a strawberry lemonade and a coke. When I asked for a smash burger they brought me a tiny beef smashed patty on a BIG brioche bun and they charge +$15 for that which is absurd. Was better off going to chelos than this place. Never again. Waitress was nice atleast. read more

Strop #6 on RI Food Fights 11th Annual BIG Burger Blowout w/ Jeremiah Garrett-Levine, an old friend and RIFF Companion! This year's offering at the Brass Monkey is the standard burger w/lettuce & tomato...I opted to upgrade to the Brass Burger (includes pepper,jack cheese, fried applewood smoked bacon, lettuce & tomato...Jeremiah got one w/LTO and added bacon ... we got a small order of fries as well (killer fries!) read more

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Service was ok, server was mostly absent but friendly when she stopped by. But the Food was just bad. Ordered some Beers had to send back, flat AF, like hops flavored water. Got some Fish tacos, were burned to shite. Like crunchy charcoal. We wanted to like this place. Still think it has potential. But gotta go low rating due to bad food. read more

Food was solid but it's overpriced. $100 plus $20 tip for four people to eat burgers and pizza for dinner? So I paid $30 for an overcooked burger. Service was very slow. Took around 30 minutes for food to show up after ordering. It's loud so it's hard to talk to the person next to you. Do they really need pop R&B songs playing just loud enough so it adds to an already noisy bar but not loud enough to actually clearly hear the music? Who is enjoying that? So if I don't like the song it's preventing me from having a conversation, but if I do like it, I cant actually hear it all that well. My advice: turn off the garbage music. I'll listen to generic sounding R&B on the car ride home if I want. read more

My first time here. Staff was helpful and nice. Good relaxing vibes. They have an outside area, good for smokers who want to just hang out. Not great for families with kids but staff was more than willing to accommodate us anyway. I opted to stay in the AC and not mess with the outdoor vibes, people seem to be enjoying themselves. We ordered a Caesar salad and garlic parmesan wi ga. The wings were delicious and I will be trying the lemon pepper wings next. Salad was meh. Too much dressing on it so I would suggest getting it on the side. And I would probably skip it alltogether and get a bag in the supermarket instead. I had a nice summer drink from the drink menu. Definitely will return. read more

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So disappointing. All around. Came for a couple drinks and appetizers. Had Chicken fingers, nachos and Ceaser salad. Service, atmosphere, cleanliness and food, nothing to rave about. Bathroom is single that should be frequently checked/cleaned was seriously dirty and gross. Server was nice but not really attentive. read more

Waitress and waiter were super kind but the food is over priced and hygienically the restaurant is struggling. $10 for 6 veggie potstickers (in photo), my burger came out wrong with no cheese. My boyfriends burger came with two hairs, before he even picked up the burger. Photos on that too. Bathroom was really gross and smelly. read more

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We came back for lunch again to try some new things. We shared the Narragansett Beer Battered Cod Bites again, which were as tasty and easy to eat as before- still love the Cajun tartar sauce. We also shared the Pork Pot Stickers $9.00 (Steamed or fried, served with sweet chili and Korean BBQ sauces). We got them steamed and while my friend loved them, I thought they were just OK. The dumpling was too thick for the filling and so didn't have much flavor. I got the Sauteed Shrimp Appetizer $12.00 (Sauteed garlic shrimp tossed in a cherry tomato-sriracha broth, served with toast points) which was good. I wasn't a fan of the the halved cherry tomatoes...they really didn't go with the shrimp to me, but the sriracha sauce was awesome and the fresh bread toast points with garlic butter and grated parm was delicious! My friend got the Turkey Dip Sandwich $10.00 (Oven roasted turkey breast with melted Swiss cheese and caramelized onions on a French roll, served with turkey au jus for dipping with sweet potato fries). She said it was delicious and it looked really good. I tried the sweet potato fries and they were some of the best I have ever had. They were fresh and not too crisp or soggy. I was really impressed! We will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Brass Monkey does it's best to offer a little something different from your average sports bar and it succeeds in bringing a unique atmosphere and crafted menu with delicious pub fare. Prices are always fair and I've never had a bad meal. Oh and US soccer games. What an atmosphere! read more

VERY LOUD! Food is fine but way too loud. I tried it 3 times. Good place to watch a game but be prepared to scream to be heard.

It's likely one of the worst places I have ever been. I thought dive bars were a thing of the past. This place has a stench of old stale beer complete with with a sticky floor! After waiting at the table looking for someone to come by, I navigated to the bar where the bartender was doing shots. He didn't attempt to acknowledge my presence. Figured the locals must get preference because they buy shots. Upon leaving, I noticed that the buildings surroundings were dirty with broken bottles and debris. Wish I was looking down on the way it might have prevented me from wasting my time. Good luck if you go there! read more

Great food and drinks!! It was very loud which made us feel like we were yelling across the table.

Although Brass is known for its happy hour, after work scene, the food is pretty damn good. From their lemon pepper wings, to the specials, such as tostadas and Mexican Street corn, everything is up to par. read more

Brass Monkey - Tostada & Mexican corn - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Great selection of beers! Finally a place that has a hand full of sours! Food overall was good. I wasnt blown away, but i liked everything enough that i would come back. Bathrooms were absolutely a mess. Service was good too. The cod bites were my favorite. especially the dipping sauce it comes with. Its not your average tarter sauce for sure, it has a slight spice to it. Slightly crunchy and fried on the outside, but juicy and cooked fish in the center. the shrimp poboy was okay. they really give you alot of shrimp, but i felt it was a very dry sandwhich. it needed more of the fixings. the thai chicken lettuce wraps were my second favorite item here.i liked the veggies and the chicken but i also feel it was a little dry. the flavor was there, but just needed a sauce or something wet on top of the chicken. read more