I had a good day so I took myself out to dinner at the Point. Great local beers on tap and truly…read moreamazing looking cocktails (for some reason a lot of people were getting dirty martinis- not my drink but they looked legit). The food menu is limited but comes correct. They just switched it up. Friends, you NEED to get a Burger Pocket. It looks like a flying saucer. Inside is a tender, juicy burger grilled to perfection and embraced by gooey American cheese. It comes with dipping sauce and pickles on the side. I never realized how annoying burger topping slippage was until the Burger Pocket solved a problem I didn't know I had. The house made chips & onion dip are also delicious, although I needed at least twice as much dip. The vibes are cozy. The clientele is local & diverse. Solid option on Wickenden / College Hill.

Food - the food options are very slim to none, the options for food are limited I order the lemon…read morepepper buffalo wings they were 6/10 it's dry rub and the wings could've been cooked a little longer My sister ordered the sweet smoke wings 1/10 we don't enjoy them at all. I attempted to order a side salad they didn't have it available although on the menu For drinks I got the lemon drop martini it was good very well made. My sister just ordered water Service - nice bartender Ambiance- it's a lot larger inside than it looks outside nice size bar with two high top tables at the end and a couple standard tables on the other side they also have e an outdoor patio

Update ! It's been so long since I've done a review here. And I've upped it to all the stars…read more Gawd I love this place. It's gritty, it's fun, it's on the water, it had good pub food and is reasonably priced. It's also one of the last patio places you can smoke. That'd be a pro if you smoke when you drink or a con if you detest it to your core. I suppose if you do, perhaps find another place. Otherwise go here and be free to be you and me. Queer o meter a solid 10. My one wish? That they had some servers to take and deliver orders to the tables. But eh whatchagonnado?! Thank you hot club ! Cheers

The hot club is the perfect place for a casual hang out. It's located in the heart of Providence…read more The staff are all very friendly and easy going. It's a great place to relax on a summer nice day.

I've been here many many times over the last two decades. Always a solid choice for a local. Good…read morebeer selection and full bar means mixed drinks are plentiful. There is pool and darts in the side room. The staff is attentive. Be warned if you park in the lot and forgot to get a ticket validated it's like $25 for 3 hours!

Maia is the best! She was very attentive and great at conversing! She can also pull off a pretty…read moreepic back flip!!!! Wow!

This is the definition of a TRUE speakeasy…read more Grad Center Bar originated as a beer bar and expanded to cocktails, wines, and more. I cannot tell you how much I love this place. Entry is $10, or $35 annual memberships (start September every year). The prices of the cocktails are so reasonable and rare to see in Providence at $10 to $12. The beer offerings vary from cans or draft, with impressive offerings such as Bissell Brothers from Portland, Maine. As someone in their 30s, I do give warning this is more an undergrad/grad place so late hours are usually crowded with students (after 9pm). I usually drink there earlier in the evening as a pre game spot lol I will always recommend Grad Center Bar.

Came back to Brown for my 5th year reunion, and what better way to re-experience college life than…read moreto visit the good ole GCB! We visited around 8pm on a Saturday, and there was a line of about 15 people in the stairwell. We waited about 20 minutes to get in, with $5 entry fee per person. And it was well worth it all because - honestly, you just gotta experience it! It is a typical dive bar with affordable drinks, but it's not shitty drinks either! We got a green tea shot to get our night started - Jameson whiskey, peach schnapps, sour mix, sprite. Very refreshing and goes down pretty easily, can't even taste the alcohol but it's definitely there! Such a chill place to wind down and catch up with buddies! Maybe play a game of pool while you're at it!

Great place with happy hour specials. The chili eggs are incredible. The drinks are balanced craft…read morecocktails. I really liked the newtons law and the expression martini. We tried the chipotle grilled chicken sandwich. It was very good with, topped with avocado, bacon, and cheese. The bartender was great and the atmosphere is a relaxed speak easy vibe. Can't wait to go back and try more.

Update: Came back for a second visit and happy to report it was a much better experience all…read morearound! We stopped in right when they opened on a Sunday afternoon and grabbed seats at the bar. Our server was great! He was attentive and personable, which made all the difference. On the drinks side, I had a craft beer draft of Star Light, a collaboration brew between Trillium and Equilibrium. Absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend if it's on tap or you can find it. For food, we went with the Korean Chicken Sando, which was excellent, and caught a half-priced Steak Skewers appetizer that was a perfectly cooked medium-rare and honestly fantastic. A great deal on top of a great dish. Glad we gave The Red Door another shot. This visit showed the real potential of the place. Will definitely be back.

I love the vibe of this small dark pub but it seems rather pricey…read more Complimentary popcorn and darts are a plus with the great location. Cool wooden bar with booths and old seats and a small fireplace... but again, a little expensive for a beer. I'd say 4 1/2 stars due to pricing, but I always round up for cool local spots and GREAT service and vibes- definitely recommend popping in here for a drink if you are in the area! *I came here for a birthday beer after some delicious sushi at Sakura- HIGHLY recommend! So many great places in this area to check out- nice to walk around!

This place is a classic. We did the beer club many moons ago and have our plaque on the wall!read more

We had so much fun here. It's nice to do nostalgic things while not being either considered weird…read morefor being in "kids spaces" and also not having to navigate thru children. Drinks were good. Games were good. The space is so cool. It's indoors and outdoors they do music and karaoke. It's self service other than drinks and they were nice. No complaints.

Did not have food, but I did hit the bar and the service was great. The place is pretty cool if you…read morelike old school arcades. I loved the pinball machines and the original Mario. I will be back didn't get to play all the games I wanted.

I can't believe this is my first time coming to Bacaro! I was very impressed with the experience as…read morea whole. We were a party of three, but it could have been a party of six with all the food we ordered. We had the first reservation at 5 PM. We parked on the street, but you can park in the lot and they will validate your parking for you. The service was a 5/5 and the ambiance can be casual or fine dining. The lighting is perfect for a romantic night out and the view of the Providence River right over your shoulder. We made our own board: Umbriaco di Raboso "Drunken Cow" - amazing cheese, very high quality, sharp, not over powering. Definitely get it! Provolone - sharp very good quality provolone cheese Proscuitto di San Daniele - sliced very thin, soft and flavorful. I was very pleased with the portion size and the flavor. A must have! Spicy Olives - assorted olives with a spicy olive oil. All of the olives were fantastic and there definitely was a good kick from the spice. They threw in the pickles, jams, nuts and honey, all were fantastic. I really liked the blueberry jam. The warm tapas came out at all different times. Fried Bolognese olives - Although these were unique and delicious, I would skip these next time. The Bolognese is just a pinch on the inside of the olive. It would be a game changer if there was a side of Bolognese sauce to dip them in instead. Eggplant - Definitely a must order. Super simple sauce packed with flavor and the buffalo mozzarella is to die for. The pork belly is also a must order. Tons of flavor and not a lot of fat, which surprised me. It was a good sized portion too. Now of the the pizza...we ordered Pizza Salumi. Very thin dough, wood fired for the flavor and the crisp. There is a good amount of sauce, which can make the crust floppy, but it's so worth it! The flavor of the sauce is so good. All fresh and top quality ingredients. The soppressata was perfect, taking this pizza to the next the level. It was cut super thin, as it should, and gave the pizza the flavor a margarita is missing. It would be tough not to order this next time. So just as we should have been walking out of the door because we were so full, we had the duck and the wood fired NY strip to split among the three of us. The duck - The duck dish came with the two legs so it was the dark meat with crispy skin. The duck was flavorful, moist, tender, and had some sort of apple based sauce to accompany it. The mashed potatoes were great and the Gorgonzola chunks were a treat, especially while sipping the sangiovese/cab red wine blend that we ordered for the table. The NY Strip was my favorite. The steak was tender and came with the flavor from that wood fired grill. The sauce was so good that I dipped every piece in it, trying to reserve some for the mashed potatoes. I ordered the steak medium rare + and it came out just how I wanted it. We ordered the lemon tart for my mom's birthday dessert. I would skip the dessert next time, but I always skip dessert. My mother loved it...very fresh and vibrant. I would have to say that Bacaro is my favorite RI restaurant, especially for a special night out. It is also a perfect spot to go and grab a snack or two with friends after work with a drink. It is affordable as you want and can find high end alternatives as well. The bottle of wine was $48 and you couldn't have asked for a better pairing with all of the food. We also ordered an after dinner cocktail, called the Call to Italy...very refreshing for a digestive type cocktail.

Decided on Saturday night for a Mother's Day celebration…read more I love the idea that they have amazing Tapas for apps! More restaurants should think about this. For Apps we had the Fried Burrata, Sausage Trio, and arancini balls! All amazing!! For dinner I went light as the apps were delicious. Buffalo Mozzarella on arugula and prosciutto with balsamic. My wife ordered the chicken parm also delicious.