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    The Abbey

    3.8 (327 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE ABBEY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Una D.

    Huge fan! This place is not far from where my parents house is. Haven't grown up in this neighborhood. I'm shocked that I never even discovered this place until my friend tried to take me to it a few months ago and we couldn't get food because the kitchen was closed. Anyway, I found myself back here because I was hungry and I needed a place close by so I ended up here. I actually like coming in the late afternoon so you can avoid the college crowd. The bartender, I couldn't catch his name but he has a baseball hat and longish hair was super chill and super friendly. Totally love that guy. Very friendly vibe and he set the tone for the place. Ended up getting Blueberry beer which was excellent and not overly fruity The food is on point Pulled pork sandwich which came with coleslaw as my side and it was loaded with tater tots. I actually thought the portion was very generous, very filling and it was very tasty. Irish red ale which was quite good Sour ale which was also excellent. Almost had a raspberry taste to it. Didn't get to try the burgers. I think I would in future. Bathroom is a little tight but it's clean. I really like the ambiance of the place. Parking is on the street and in the neighborhood. If you don't like the under 21 crowd, definitely come in the afternoon. It has more of a neighborhoodb vibe and the patrons are very friendly. Overall, if you're in the area I definitely recommend this place. When I visit my folks I will be back for sure.

    Roadhouse burger - one patty, white cheddar, bacon, fried onions and garlic mayo on an onion bun
    Tanner R.

    I had been here two years ago and thought it was great, but I forgot the name and never came back. I had a friend suggest getting drinks here after work when it dawned on me that this is the place I had forgotten!! They got a decent tap list, extensive menu with awesome burger options, and friendly staff at The Abbey. I would recommend going in the summer before the Friars are back in town so you don't have to deal with the crowds. I'm glad I was able to come back after a long drought!

    Dennise K.

    A local joint that is also a hang og for students. Not a spot for intimate conversations but certainly a great spot for a boisterous happy hout with friends. The burgers ate out of this world but I was mildly disappointed that my request to skip the special sauce was ignored. I applaud the gals managing the room. There is a whole lot of stuff going on!

    Fried Oreos.. so so so crispy and delicious
    Liz M.

    What a great spot and it's two miles from Us ! We went with friends and enjoyed our time there. We all had burgers and they were so juicy ! I had the buffalo one and that' sauce was killer. I had home made chips for a side and they were so crispy. If you are a beer lover they have 92 beers ! So many craft beers it's amazing. Our server was wonderful and attentive. Kept our drinks full and checked in on us often. We are a little older than most folks in there , it's def a younger crowd but that would not deter us from going there again. Highly recommend.

    Thomas B.

    The crazy thing is I've driven by here probably 100 times in 10 years (I work in the vicinity) and have never stopped in because I have always presumed It was a Providence college hang out and I'm in my 50s. Came in tonight with some friends who aren't from Providence proper but had heard of it. I said "Hell that's only 5 minutes away". It's across the street from LaSalle Bakey on Admiral St. As soon as I walked in, I knew this was my kind of place - lots of dark wood, multiple beers on tap and a fridge full of canned & bottled beer. My fellow diners got an order of the onion rings, which looked like deep-fried donuts. I opted with the chicken wings with Jack's sauce (I think it was a sweet Bourbon sauce). Our waitress Nicole was knowledgeable, affable and insanely smart. They had a Kolsch on tap (which is pretty rare around here) and the atmosphere was completely laid back. I would be all in on a full 5 star rating for the Abbey if not for the persistent and annoying presence of those pesky bar flies present both in the dining area and in the rest rooms. But apart from that, the food for our table was prepared as requested, fully cooked and delicious. I will be frequenting the Abbey again, mostly because I despise the choices on Mineral Spring Ave

    The Highwayman Burger
    Kristin H.

    Absolutely delicious burger, one of the best in town! The pretzel roll on the Highwayman burger was spectacular. Would definitely go back again.

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    Mike F.

    Always a good time when coming here. It's a nostalgic dive bar with a great collection of music. And def start with an order of Chicken Wings - the 3 amigos sauce is the perfect blend- Buffalo- BBQ- Honey Mustard- not too sweet and not too hot the perfect taste. The burgers - what!!!! You can't go wrong. I had a RoadHouse Burger and yesss the traditional has not tasted much better! The bun was toasted perfectly- the burger tasty and cooked great and the sauces are all delicious. What can I say- another good dinner here backed by the awesome service. I will be back!!

    The Highwayman. Prepare to be shaken down.
    William R.

    This snug, humble neighborhood pub not only offers the best burgers in town, but I'm told at one point was voted best burger spot in America in a USA Today article. My buddy and I couldn't decide between the Highwayman (beef patty, ham and egg, bbq sauce) or the Couch Potato (bbq pork, crumbled blue cheese, sautéed onion). So we ordered both and traded halves. That proved to be the right menu hack. Both were extraordinary sandwiches, each bite a perfectly balanced flavor explosion. I paired mine with a Down East blue slushee cider. Only complaint were the fries - a bit mushy and fairly meh flavor-wise. But the burgers more than compensated. Service was quick and friendly, despite a packed house. Come early, come hungry. 5* = incredible (rare) 4* = very good/ strong desire to return 3* = generally good experience 2* = poor/ no desire to return 1* = a particularly awful experience

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    Robert S.

    We love their Jay Burger. It's like a Swiss mushroom burger. They always make it juicy, moist, delicious. As you bite into the burger, you can taste the nice mushroom pieces, the sauce, the cheese and all the trimmings. Very good burger. We love their tater tots which are always crispy, crunchy and moist on the inside. Our friend Mechelle got the onion rings and they were delicious as well. The place gets busy during peak hours, but it's all worth it. Sometimes it gets loud as well, but hey...it's a tavern.... Plenty of street parking.

    Jackie O.

    During quarantine, my husband and I have sought out takeout from whatever places are offering it during this time. A craving for a solid burger led us here. The Abbey did not disappoint! We both got burgers on pretzel buns with Cajun mayo to dip our burger and fries in. The burger was huge and juicy and the pretzel bun was the perfect compliment. And the fries??? Those are some of the best I've ever had. How have I never been here before? Well I'm so glad I did, Bonus: you can get their variety of beer cans to-go.

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    Catherine S.

    This was truly a one-of-a-kind experience. The bartender was also the server he was wonderful I apologize for not remembering his name and I forgot to write it down. The burgers came out hot and fresh it also included hand cut french fries which those who know me know that I prefer to have french fries that r fresh . We were supposed to get onion rolls with it but unfortunately the young man was sold out we ended up getting marble rye bread but it was so good. We would love to go back there another time or we could take and check out some other burgers cause it was definitely two or three other ones we would like to try. All around this was one of the best experiences we had so far. This burger also came from the burger passport of Rhode Island food fight

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    Great food. Service is good considering the volume. Fantastic staff! I would never turn down lunch or dinner at the Abby Tavern!

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    Have eaten here with my PC student very often and have never gotten a bad meal. Great, comfy local place.

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    Great atmosphere. The food was ready quicker than expected . Cooked to perfection!

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    This was a great place, delicious food and extremely friendly staff I would totally go again!

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    Everything I've had has been great. Any time I'm in town for work, this is my lunch spot. Everyone I've met that works there is great.

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    Does this turn into a college bar at night? Being so close to PC I would imagine it is overrun by college kids during the school year? If not is it a good place to bring my wife?

    It really depends on the time of year and when you go. I think it would be more crowded over the weekend with college kids and locals. But there lunch crowd and dinner crowd seem very mild during the week.

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