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    Rachel O.

    Hip, charming, mod. - Creative cocktails - Wonderful ambience - Gorgeous architecture/interior design/lighting - Bomb playlist (Dabuell - whoever is on aux has impeccable taste) - No wifi (so be it) - No under bar hooks for coats/bags (I forgive you) - Friendly/talented staff - Well equipped bar - from chartreuse to luxardo - Outdoor seating In many bars' quests to be the perfect, nonchalant neighborhood joint, somewhere along the way, the vibe becomes too fabricated. Not to wax too poetic here, but Glou is clearly trying the *right* amount of hard. The vibe is enviable. Well done.

    A mocktail and a cocktail
    Julie P.

    Glou is a bar with some snack options. The bar has cocktails, mocktails, wine, and beer. The indoor area is low lit with lots of small tables. Outside they have a large patio with string lights. I've gotten two mocktails and both were really good. I particularly like the spice baby drink I got recently. It had all the flavor of rum with spicy citrus.

    Rebecca M.

    There's a new 5/5 cocktail bar on the scene in Providence! (Ok, ~new~ may be relative, but I was able to try Glou for the first time yesterday on NYE after having them on my list to visit for months!) Spectacular cocktail program, service, and vibe all around. Another win for Fox Point to have such a cozy, inviting, and innovative cocktail bar in their backyard. There were 6 unique cocktails to choose from in addition to 2 bonus NYE drinks, a wine/beer list, plus non-alcoholic drinks, and food. We got there early in our NYE revelry and we were able to find a table for 3 no problem. (We even scored a window seat!) There's also a heated patio out back to check out if you have a larger party. The cocktails were spectacular. Well-balanced with an array of different liquor bases and aperitifs--rest-assured there's going to be something for everyone on this menu. The bartending team is also amazing and wonderfully accommodating. There was one drink I really wanted to try that had roasted cherries in it, but I have a cherry allergy. I let the bartender know and we were able to pivot into a Gin Fizz with honey, ginger, and a dusting of sumac on top! Can't wait to return more frequently in 2024 and try the food menu as well. Cheers to the team at Glou!

    Little Riot Cocktail - Bourbon, Cognac, Raspberry Oleo Saccharium, Black Walnut Bitters, Champagne
    Alex J.

    Wonderful, relaxed spot to get cocktails! Glou is a cozy little spot with plenty of outdoor seating which makes it a perfect place to get drinks in the evening during the summer and early fall months. The drink menu is a rotation of the current house cocktails which offers a decent variety of liquors. They do also offer zero proof cocktails which we greatly appreciate! They do also have a small selection of small bites to snack on. The atmosphere indoors is very dark, giving the space a very intimate feel. We visited with our friends this evening and had a wonderful time. If you're looking for a place to get good cocktails to start off your evening we highly recommend this spot! We will definitely be returning!

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    Aheli P.

    Super cute bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a ridiculously awesome wine, cocktail, and beer options. We swung by around 9pm on a Thursday and got one of the last outdoor seats. Coming from Brooklyn, this felt super hip & cool. We tried a Sour Heart and a Slovenia wine- both great.

    Gin drink
    Vijay S.

    Glou is an excellent neighborhood hipster bar on Ives street in PVD. The layout is pretty simple and urban inside, with tables inside and outside. Came here on a weekday when it wasn't very busy. Reminded me of a similar bar in Queens, NY, that was BYOF. Their menu changes quite frequently and may be seasonal. Got the night picnic which was a nice boozy mezcal-based drink. I also got a gin-based cocktail with lime juice and chartreuse that i liked much better. Overall, I love the ambiance & vibe of this place, and will definitely be among one of my go to spots in the future.

    Filled with ambiance and excellent bartenders.
    Lisa M.

    Walked by Glou and decided to check it out! It had a candlelit dim ambiance with a great vibe. The staff was friendly and prepared amazing drinks! They serve cocktails, wine, beer & cider as well as a few items to nosh on while sipping beverages. The venue is cozy and as the evening progressed it filled in quickly. Definitely worth a visit!

    Courtney N.

    Cozy spot on a busy Fox Point block. They had a pop upfor dinner and everything was delicious. Each bartender was thoughtful and attentive, each drink felt special and mixed from scratch. Feels like Brooklyn, but way cooler of course, this is Providence! ;-)

    Beer & Palace
    Claudia Z.

    Hubby & I were doing a dine-around of Ives Street & we ended up at Glou for one last drink. It was like a thousand degrees outside so we didn't go further than the a/c in the bar area (although I hear there is a cute back patio). Hubby is not much of a specialty drink person so he opted for a beer. I, on the other hand, love me a unique cocktail. One look at the menu & it was game on: bring me the Palace - gin, yellow chartreuse, aperol, grapefruit, lime. This is a sassy combo! I very much enjoyed it. The guy at the next table ordered the yellow zero proof drink P.E.Z. - whiskey alternative, pineapple, lemon, vanilla - and said it was also outstanding. It looks empty in my photo of the inside of Glou but a huge group of people just left & more people were heading to the back. Definitely add it to your Ives Street list of places to check out!

    Gin cocktail and mezcal cocktail
    Cathy Z.

    It is honestly unrecognizable what they've done with the former Malachi's! Glou is a hip cocktail bar located on the increasingly bustling Ives St. The cocktails seem to feature a lot of fresh juices and seasonal ingredients. I enjoyed my mezcal drink. It was crowded when I was here but not packed. There's an outdoor patio in the back too for the warmer months. There are a ton of excellent places to get a cocktail in Providence, but this will definitely be added to the rotation.

    Jessica J.

    Absolutely the best bar! The owners are great and wether you are looking for a date night or a place to go with friends Glou is where you want to be!

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    4.2(302 reviews)
    0.4 miFox Point
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    After attending a meeting nearby we dropped into the East End after about 8:15 pm. The place was…read morepretty full of people in both the bar area and the dining room. We ordered drinks before the meal. I had a Vermont Red Ale for the first time which was very good and worth remembering. At this time they were serving'cocktails for a cause' in support of the Alzheimer's Association, which my other half decided to have. The drink, Fuchsia Butterflies ($15), was made solarium gin, house-made lemoncello, with a Gran Classico & Violet Rinse. It was quite excellent. I had a sip to try (I am usually not one for cocktails) and enjoyed the taste. Perhaps I will try cocktails in the future. For food we shared curry moules frites, well done, just how I like them, and salt and vinegar Wings - tasty but too salty which detracted from the dish. We ended with a good chocolate mint creme brûlée. The check came to $80 to which we added a decent tip for our friendly server, Triston. We have always enjoyed the vibe and cozy environment of this place and are sure to return.

    Stopped in for a quick bite and drink before going grocery shopping at Trader Joe's…read more I got the burger with fries and a beer- everything was really good- the fries were fantastic! They have a large selection of whiskey as well and the display is cool to look at. Friendly service and great ambiance/ decor. Will definitely be back to try more food! Great vibe and decent prices!

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    Aguardente - Pao de Queijo

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    Wow. If you're looking for a spot that has amazing food, beautiful art and design aspects, friendly…read moreservice, and plates to share, Aguardente is the place for you. A friend and I came in and put our names on the waitlist, waited for about 45 minutes at a bar down the street, and then had some of the most fulfilling tapas ever! We got a Prosciutto & Salpicao board, the Queijo de Cabra, and Frijol Dip. I also got a nice portuguese red wine that paired well with some of the cheese we received. We sat in a very sweet and cozy nook and enjoyed every minute! I will be back when it's warm out and the front patio is open!

    We absolutely love it here! As someone who is of Portuguese descent and a huge Mexican food lover,…read morethis place hits the perfect fusion of both worlds. You can really taste the family influence and authenticity behind every dish -- it feels like home, but with a fun twist. The Prego no Pão is one of my favorites -- perfectly seasoned steak on soft bread with that classic Portuguese comfort, but elevated in a way that keeps me coming back. We also can't get enough of the seafood dishes -- especially the paella and grilled octopus -- and the chouriço always brings that familiar Portuguese flavor I grew up with. The small plates are perfect for sharing, and trying different things each time has been so much fun. Plus, the touches of Mexican flavor throughout the menu just make my heart happy. The cocktails are always a hit -- fresh, flavorful, and so well-balanced. On top of all that, the décor is beautiful, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the touches of their family history all over make it so charming. Everything from the food to the drinks to the overall vibe is just excellent. Great addition to the city and one of our favorite spots I will add I have also gone with a baby, and while it's not stroller friendly they staff were very kind and patient with a baby learning to eat and making a little bit of a mess

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    The Eddy - Life of Sin cocktail

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    Drinks are amazing; music, crowd, ambiance, and service are just exceptional…read more The winter gimlet is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. I continue (& will continue) to come back here specifically for this drink!!

    Interesting cocktail bar that under delivered. The place definitely doesn't have a warm inviting…read morevibe, it's cold and dark. Really could use better lighting and aesthetics. Not the kind of place I really want to sit in and enjoy a cocktail. Dungeon like. The music is loud hip hop, not something I mind, but worth noting if thats not for you. I sat at the bar, and honestly didn't feel like it was super clean. I don't think the counter had been wiped down for a while. Staff were doing their best but seemed overwhelmed on a Saturday night. I was watching them make the cocktails and did not feel like it was very sanitary. They've got one small sink they're rinsing everything in, they were chucking stuff, literally chucking and slamming metal. They were dumping out people's drinks into the same side of the sink and then rinsing in the other side. But stuff was splashing into what should be the clean side. It's not a good setup for a cocktail bar. The cocktail menu had 8 drinks on it, 2 they were out of. Nothing had whiskey in it. I got a drink called Darjeeling something. Really didn't like it, didn't taste balanced and it looked different than someone else's who ordered the same thing, not sure if the bartender forgot an ingredient. The bartender also wasn't tasting the drinks which I usually see to ensure it was made correctly. This one had curry in it as a listed ingredient and it was just way too strong a flavor. It was a rum drink with some mezcal but it just tastes like mezcal and curry powder. The place was pretty busy but people were coming and going frequently. There's only one bathroom which really isn't enough for a bar. Seems like there's potential here but I didn't like the menu offerings and the sanitary concerns leave me with no desire to come back here.

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    Vibey little bar with great cocktails and delicious food- I love that they have the tiny pony…read moreMiller High Life bottles. This location used to be PVDonuts, but I could barely tell since they did such a great job on the interior. Get the chips and stay for the atmosphere!

    A weird experience.... We walked in and waited by the front door and the "Please wait to be seated"…read moresign for a few minutes. No one helped us, so we walked to the bar and ordered. The bartender told us the drinks were covered by the host, which is when we realized it was a private party in the entire space. We told them we weren't part of the party and paid for drinks, but apparently we never should've been let in. No one stopped us at the front door. No sign. No post on their website saying they were closed for a private event. No post on their Instagram. Feels like whatever system they were trying to implement to enforce a private party totally broke down. The employees were very nice about it at the very least. We got two drinks: the Isuzu and the grape cobbler. The grape cobbler was okay - sweet but not much else going on. The Isuzu was SO bitter and I didn't like it. The description on the menu didn't match the drink at all. I wanted to like it here, and I've heard great things. However, it was such a bad experience and we didn't like the drinks, so I'm not sure we will be back.

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    The Point Tavern

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    4.3(175 reviews)
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    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

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    This place was honestly such a great find. The tacos were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful,…read moreand perfectly put together. Every bite had great balance and you can tell they really care about the ingredients. One thing that really stood out to me was the seating. The Frida booths in the corner are the most comfortable restaurant seats I've ever sat in in my life. I could have stayed there all night. The atmosphere overall is fantastic. The lighting is mellow, the music is at the perfect level where you can actually talk without shouting, and the bartender was well-stocked and clearly knows what they're doing. Another bonus is the view. Looking out across the street at the park lit up at night is gorgeous and really adds to the vibe of the place. The only downside is parking, which can be a little tricky depending on when you go. But honestly, once you're inside and the food hits the table, it's totally worth it. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to

    The drinks were great! I tried the margarita flight and was very pleased with the classic margarita…read moreand the blackberry vanilla margarita. The food was awful. We ordered one taco each (different flavors) and neither of us could even finish it, it was that bad. Additionally, I have a severe gluten allergy and they were making an accommodation to what I ordered (grilled fish instead of fried), but initially when they brought me my taco, it had been made with fried fish and I had to tell them so that they could re-make it. I'm glad that I noticed, but because of that, I would not consider them food allergy-friendly and wouldn't risk eating there again. That being said, the waitress admitted that they were understaffed, so it's possible that we may have had a better experience on a different night.

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