Went to The Malted Barley last night to carb load before an evening out. The food and drinks were…read moreEXCELLENT. Our party ordered a tomato/mozzarella stuffed pretzel and the special of the day... an ELOTE pretzel to start. They were so good! We followed that with a Grilled Cheese Pretzel, A Hummus Pretzel and The steak and cheese pretzel. All the sandwiches were hot, fresh and delicious. Our server, PAIGE, was great. The star of the evening was the Elote Pretzel ... it should be added to the menu as a regular item. So good.

The Malted Barley is a great stop for trivia night, to watch a game, or for an easy bar downtown to…read moremeet friends! They have a wide selection of beers, which is great. You can also do flights and different size pours, which I appreciate. The service is always great as well! The food is good but just know it's limited to pretzel-related items. My personal favorite is the Asiago Parmesan! I wish there were a few more food options (although it's nice they have salads too).

My friends and I love coming here for their trivia nights! I'm not much of a beer drinker, so I…read moreusually stick to something light like a cider. I really appreciate that they offer a variety of cider flavors to choose from so it makes it easy to find something I enjoy. They usually have different food trucks outside each week, which is fun if you're in the mood to try something new. There's also a small food menu inside, though it's a bit limited if you're just looking for snacks. The cashier who took our orders was friendly, the space was clean, and it wasn't too crowded, which made the experience even better. I'd definitely come back again!

Stopped here on our way into Boston. It is a beautiful brewery that really shined with the fall…read morecolors. Parking is a little strange, but it was doable mid day on a Sunday. Both bartenders were very friendly and they have a VERY wide selection of beers. My fiance likes IPAs so he was in heaven. I prefer fruity beers and they had four available sours. I had two of them and they were both good. I also picked up a very soft sweatshirt as a memento.

This is an outdoor beer garden anchored by a serving stand in Burnside Park, on the west side of…read morethe skating rink and across the street from the Biltmore (or Graduate, whatever...). It's about a 5 minute walk down Fountain Street from the permanent Trinity. It opened during the pandemic, and for a couple years was the only place I would ever go out to for a drink. But even now that I've been back to going out for a while, I can say that this is still actually my favorite place for a drink, of all the many bars and breweries in and around PVD. Why? Because it's simple. You get a beer, you sit under the trees while the city moves around you, you drink. Simple. Maybe you go get another beer, or bring some takeout from somewhere. Simple. What is not simple or needed is "comedy" shows, bad bands, mediocre DJs with speakers that could handle lollapalooza. I also wish they would open in May, when the weather is fine for beer gardens, instead of waiting until June. It would be great to have a focus on keeping the beer selection decent (for a long stretch last year they had no IPAs) and opening on a regular/predictable schedule, and food from some of the great ethic places around rather than the frozen deep-fried overpriced apps of a middling hotel bar. I think, over time, that is what gets you more customers versus programming that has more volume than talent.

Love this spot! Great out door venue for all. Great drinks and a fun staff! This is a must!read more

If you're looking for a breakfast spot that never misses, Julian's is it. I've tried a lot on their…read moremenu, but I always come back to my two absolute favorite omelets: The Sith Lord and Jedi Mind Trick. Both are packed with flavor & perfectly cooked every time. The ingredients are always fresh, and you can tell they put real thought into balancing bold flavors. Beyond the food, the vibe is welcoming and fun, and the service is consistently friendly and attentive. Whether you're going for a classic brunch or something with a creative twist, Julian's delivers every single time. It's hands down my favorite breakfast spot, and I can't recommend it enough.

Julian's is a fantastic breakfast spot. We got there around 9:40 and the place was busy. Hostess…read moreoffered to bring drinks to you outside while we waited. A couple of bloody mary's and it is no issue to wait! When seated, looked at the menu online. Got the sausage and salsa hash. Their hashes are truly unique and an amazing twist on breakfast. Added a banana pancake and I was good to go. I cannot emphasize enough that from start to finish, the service was amazing. Looking forward to going back and exploring more of the menu.

Cool atmosphere , love the vibe. great cocktails…read more What more do you need? I highly recommend a visit

Drinks were pretty good! We've been meaning to hit The Avery for a while now and finally made it…read morehappen. It was pretty much what I expected based on reviews: pretty good drinks in a classic cocktail style setting. I didn't think there was anything that stuck out or made it original. It took a little while for the bartender to make our drinks, but once ready, we decided to bring them over to the lower table area. Once we were finished and walking out, the bartender asked us to bring up all of our glasses and napkins to the bar. I thought bussing our own table was a little odd too. Overall, nothing to write home about but also not bad.

Metal night on Monday was fun. Grabbed some delicious IPAs from the bar inside. Plenty of seating…read moreoptions in or out. Love this larger new spot for these guys. Street parking is plentiful and free. If you have extra time, check out the other businesses in the area too from distillers to coffee shops.

Hubby & I were across the street at ISCO for an event & decided to pop into the new Buttonwoods…read moreBrewery location. It is the former location of Revival Brewing Company & Lost Valley Pizza. It is a large open space, they took out the big front bar & the weird bar in the back. Beer is excellent - we tried the German pilsner & the Italian Pils. There is lots of seating & some fun vintage arcade games. The kitchen has been taken over by Screaming Unicorn. We didn't eat because we were heading out to dinner but the pizzas looked delicious. We will definitely be back!

Who doesn't love The Dog?…read more A fully black painted build at the of a highway on ramp with no windows. Check Dimly lit with reddish hue lit dive bar. Check Great strong drinks and good craft beer and liquor selection. Check Great heavy rock and punk music billowing through the place. Check Friendly bartenders who enjoy talking to the patrons. Check Always some strange movie playing on the TV's. Check A dark dive bar that checks all of the boxes. What more can I say? Tip: Don't be afraid to order a specialty drink, they enjoy pouring them. Thanks

I only came here for a friend, as this place is not my cup of tea but I still had a great time…read more Cheap drinks, casual atmosphere. There are only a couple tables and it's pretty small inside but it wasn't entirely packed when I was there. I would come back here with no complaints. If you're not from the area, it can be hard to miss the building and/or parking lot as it's kind of on a corner of two streets. However, a plus is there's plenty of parking!

The Slow Rhode has been on my radar since stumbling on a pop-up brunch there a few years ago. I've…read morebeen drooling over their social media posts ever since & was thrilled to finally get here. On a busy Saturday night, we were prepared to not find space, but gave it a shot. Luckily, there was a perfect corner of the bar had just opened & we grabbed the seats. The atmosphere was convivial, upbeat & super comfortable, despite the crowd. Service was fabulously friendly & competent - the bartender handling the packed house with ease. We decided to go with an array of small plates to try as much as possible. The menu it designed perfectly for grazing & the prices are super reasonable! The selections are definitely on the comfort-food side with a strong southern hint. Ingredients are often locally sourced - something I greatly admire. We began with the a small plate of Pimento Cheese Toast. Just a few bites each but a nice start. Duck Drumettes. The horseradish-y white sauce was delectable! Even my non-duck loving partner was blown away. I was happy to hear that the salad was available in a half portion - enough for a light fresh break to our heavy selections. Next came a much heavier choice - the gravy fries with duck confit. We left off the cheese, but it wasn't missed at all. These were decadent, delicious & super filling! Next time we'd get a half portion - that would have been plenty! Our final dish was the Shrimp & Grits, but we'd already filled up on the other dishes & ended up asking for this to go. Even reheated, it was a perfectly delicious accompaniment to our brunch the next day! I'd be tempted to order this to-go again for just that purpose. While we didn't imbibe, the cocktail list looked wonderful & the bar was very well stocked. We did enjoy a nice selection from the interesting beer list. The sandwiches that we saw come out looked delicious & huge! We'd love to try them as well. We will be back - this is certainly a new favorite for us!

More like four and a half Stars here's what we ended up getting…read more Shrimp and grits was excellent Hot chicken sandwich was pretty good Came with fries which were good For drinks I ended up getting the mezcal on rocks which was good Overall service was pretty good. It looks like a revamped Warehouse that they turned into a restaurant. It's the general theme with all the places in this area. Seems like it could have been a garage at first. The place is very small but they got a seated right away. I also really enjoy the ambience here Plenty of free parking in the area. If I was looking to try something like this again I would have no hesitation with coming back

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!

Always a great time when I come to Varsity! Today I was recommended the Jerk Chicken served with…read morered Caribbean rice and cabbage and it was delicious. The bartender Jas who recommended the plate also made me the best dragon fruit martini I ever had also her recommendation. The energy was next level this is why this place is one of my go to spots. Whenever you go ask for Jas and tell her to surprise you with a drink you won't be disappointed.

Came here to watch the Knicks game while visiting RI. Was a vibe, music was played all night and…read morefood was good shared wings and some macaroni with my brother.