Really enjoyed stopping at The Avery for a drink! We came by before dinner at big king across the street and they had just opened so it was pretty empty but the bartender was super welcoming. I appreciated that they were checking vaccine cards (January 2022), the great cocktail list, and the cool lounge vibes. The seating would be really pleasant for a small group or a casual mingle but I imagine it can be loud and hard to maneuver if it's busy. Overall it was a great spot for what we were looking for and we'd probably come back the next time we're in providence! read more

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

Drinks were pretty good! We've been meaning to hit The Avery for a while now and finally made it happen. 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. read more

The Avery - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This is more like a bar, not a speakeasy just so you know. Located not far from there there and tricycle ice cream, this is up and coming neighborhood which I never really noticed when I was growing up in the area but now it seems to be getting a revival. They have an outdoor seating arrangement. If you're interested. I think it's pretty cool. It's in the neighborhood so it's not much of a ambience. They do have a cobblestone street if you like that kind of vibe. Inside. It's more of a lounge environment, but they also have bar stools. I did not use the bathroom so can't call it. Not that parking is only on the street For the drinks this is what we got Bee's knees: I did not try. My friend did like his drink Boulevardier: I'm not the biggest fan of this drink. I did get a good buzz but didn't like the flavor profile much. The barkeep was very nice and friendly. She told me that they have been around for 16 years which really surprised me since I've never noticed this place before. I think if you're in the area it's worth checking out, but it's not my favorite bar/speak easy in town. read more

This was my third time going to the Avery, and it consistently delivers delicious, fairly priced drinks. Service was quick at the bar given that there was only one bartender on a Tuesday night, and there was ample seating. The ambiance is great for grabbing an after-work drink with friends or coworkers, or going on a date. I would definitely recommend going for a drink there and then getting ramen at pickerel next door! read more

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The vibes here are lounge-y and cool. I love this dark bar and especially their St. Germain cocktail. This is a great neighborhood spot in the west side. read more

The Avery - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Obviously a local joint, bar staff doesn't seem too interested in serving you if they don't know your name. Walked in one night and took me 20 minutes to get a beer from the half empty bar. Gave it a second chance weeks later and I left after not being served for another 20 minutes. read more

I came here once in 2022 for a date. It was a very cute spot. The bartender was nice and the drinks were amazing. The ambiance was perfect. I would love to go back for a girls night to enjoy some cocktails with friends. read more

Passed by on the way to grab hot pot with some friends when I noticed the building. We all went for drinks after dinner. It's such a cozy little spot and I got probably the best cocktail of my life. Definitely wont forget this place. read more

The Avery - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Plenty of tasty drink options, comfortable seating, dark yet relaxing ambiance, Stylish interior, and friendly service. Great spot for couples. read more

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Great service! A nice place to go for a drink! There's 90's music playing after 9 pm.

Great drinks, beautiful atmosphere, and Birdy is the best and nicest bartender and has the best taste in music of anyone I've ever known. I wish she worked at MY bar! read more

Had a great Manhattan there. Enjoyed the drink outside listening to the fountain. Perfect spot for a drink! read more

The Avery - Bar interior...dark and cozy. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

It's not surprising to me that other people of color have found this place hostile and unwelcoming. My friend and I went for a drink before heading to Pickerel. We were waiting quite a while for the bartender to acknowledge us- oh, but this was after she tossed the menus in our direction. Then, when she finally deemed us worthy to attend to, when we didn't respond with our order within 20 seconds, she rudely stated she had other people waiting, as if we also weren't waiting to get our drinks in? Please save yourself the time and money on this place. read more

Katie was fantastic during our visit! As someone who's still getting acquainted with Rhode Island after three years, I truly appreciated her insightful recommendations. She made my partner and me feel right at home at the bar, introduced us to some hidden gems we hadn't heard of before, and had great tunes playing to set the perfect vibe! read more

This is a speakeasy style bar in Federal Hill in Providence. It does not have a splashy entrance and it is embedded in a residential neighborhood, so it is a bit unexpected. The decor within is dark but with well detailed woodwork and ceiling work. Cocktails were excellent and the atmosphere relaxed. We were only there for a drink, but we did have a nice time and we will likely come again if we're in the neighborhood. read more

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Cool Art Deco Bar. We stopped year one Tuesday evening and it was a very chill, if not some what, dark atmosphere. They have a great cocktail list and the space - amazing tin ceiling tiles and stunning laser cuts at the bar - is super cool. Great bar to relax for a date or small group gathering. TL,DR: Cozy (read: very small) bar Excellent Cocktails Cool atmosphere read more

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Nice place to meet a friend or a date for a drink! Warm & cozy & you can bring food in!

Came here on the suggestion of ChatGPT so had fairly high expectations. The vibe is very dark without supportive lighting to really see anything unless you're seated at the bar itself or by the window. Bartender was nice enough and the drink options were fine-all pretty standard and taste-wise were normal fare. The most bothersome aspect, though, is the smell. The entire place has a strong musty odor of unclear origin. read more

Great drinks and atmosphere! Moody and Dark -- good place for a date or quiet evening with friends

The drinks were not good at all! And the bartender was extremely rude! My friends drink was extremely watered down

On a scale from Bukowski at 1 to 1920s Hemingway at 10, this place lands at a solid 8. Craft cocktails and sharp-witted bartenders keep the energy high, serving up drinks to a lively mix of artists and date-night couples. read more

This place is nice and dark and has good, cool vibes. It's a little loud for a sit down at a table place, but the chairs are really comfy. The old fashion had a bunch of ice cubes, not one cube. Never seen that before, not that it matters that much. Old fashion was a 7/10. Two people got the Garden Mule, one person gave it a 9/10 and the other gave it a 7/10. They both said it wasn't sweet. Only one of them had a Mule cup. The Malbec wine was only a 6/10. The service was good and the spot is cool. They have a cute little outdoor area. read more

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Meh.... Here are my thoughts: First of all, great cosy setting on the inside. Armchairs are incredibly comfortable and it's easy to wind down here with colleagues, friends or a date. The décor is great... beautiful sirens on the wall and dark colours. However, on the night we went, there was only one bartender for all these people. Seems overwhelming for one guy. Drinks were also nothing special so we ended up leaving after a couple of cocktails and headed elsewhere. I don't know why I'd come back but it's not like it was a terrible experience either... read more

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First off, this place is not a speakeasy. A hard to read sign from the road does not make it a speak easy. The music selection is pretty good, but it's played really loudly. It's a nice local bar that's probably a little too dark. Drinks were decent. read more

Really cool atmosphere and amazing cocktails! We really enjoyed this place. The inside has a really cozy vibe with some interesting art and comfortable chairs. They also have outdoor seating. We were served quickly by a friendly bartender and the drinks were really tasty. We had the Flora Roja and the Black Manhattan. The pricing was very reasonable. Highly recommend if you're in the Federal Hill area! read more

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So it's not entirely the most "speakeasy" place I've ever been to... BUT.... It's vibey as all can be. It's a quaint little spot to go for if you want to the bartender to make you something warm, cozy, and STRONG. Very very VERY affordable pricing for what the market has to offer. It's a perfect spot to catch up with an old friend, maybe bring a first date? Or even just go to grab a quick drink. regardless, this place is pretty dang cool. read more

The Avery - The booths - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

One of my favorite cocktail bars in Providence! The prices are super reasonable, which is NO small thing in the midst of crazy inflation. I really enjoyed the flavor profile of the drinks I tasted, and felt like there was good breadth in options depending on what your preferences are. The ambiance inside is absolutely amazing. Great for a date night and totally transportive once you're inside. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Very cozy neighborhood bar/speakeasy. Comfy leather chairs, small intimate tables and a long cushioned bench. Smallish bar that's quite attractive. Today around 8 the Art Deco style naked women "art" on either side of the bar weren't backlit - fine by me! The dark interior is lovely carved wood (with some more naked females sigh) and deco scones. Dark interior, in the right way. Good music - audible but not crazy loud. My cocktail was strong, large, and delicious. We took our drinks outside by the fountain (until it got too chilly). Great place for a drink with friends! read more

The Avery - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A great dark old school Providence cocktail lounge ... awesome drinks and tremendous-unique ambience

We were in Providence for a Bachelorette trip in August. We were a medium size group that went to the Avery as it was recommended by one of the members of the party. The bartenders refused to serve anyone from our group. We were not a group that came there ready to rage more so a group to enjoy a nice cocktail. However, we learned we weren't welcomed so we left. Just expect to go there and not be served. read more

We came out to this place and loved the environment. Service was good. The menu seemed limited but the bar had variety so I'm sure they could make more drinks that we didn't see on the menu. Over all, we would come back and enjoy the place. read more

The Avery - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

exceptional drinks, but the middle-aged bartender lady (emory) was considerably rude. very impolite and unnecessarily aggressive. please don't snap your fingers at us next time when ordering. thanks. read more

I adore the dim vintage romantic decor--sensual atmosphere for sure. Perfect cocktail bar for a date night or even somewhere to grab a bougie cocktail and read a book! read more

i want to start this review on a positive note and say the drinks are truly very good. i would have ordered a second drink for sure if the bartender wasn't so disrespectful. to be specific, it was the bartender named EMORY C with a seashell tattoo on the back of her left arm. my friends and i walked in with a great attitude and excited to try a new bar. we waited for about 10 minutes for her to acknowledge us, but she ended up serving the (white) group who walked in after us (people of color) and even fed an actual child cherries from her hand before she even said hello to us. when we were finally acknowledged and told her we were ordering on separate tabs, she snapped at me and friends because apparently the pace of our order was too slow for her (it was 5:30pm and not busy). as someone who has worked in customer service in a very high traffic restaurant, i know what it's like to be overwhelmed and deal with rude customers. i can assure you this was not the case with my group. her attitude was uncalled for and the reason why i will not return to this bar. if i wasn't as good of a person, my $1 tip would've been $0. EDIT: emory ended up STALKING me to the restaurant i went to for dinner after going to the avery to verbally assault me because of my review. i felt so unsafe by being followed by the woman who treated my friends and i poorly. who's to say what she would do next? read more

Really enjoyed the Atmosphere! It has a cozy Romantic vibe. The Drinks were Delicious, and the Prices were Spot on.

Great ambience in a speakeasy atmosphere. Outdoor seating available. Great bartenders! Make the best bourbon old-fashioned. Snack bags available. read more

Came back again recently on a Friday night. Was pretty empty at 9pm though it became slightly more busy later on. Not impressed with their old fashioned. read more

The Avery - Highland falls! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Cute bar located in a neighborhood. It's like a speakeasy with craft cocktails. The decor is really artsy, it reminds me of Egyptian decor. The bar was packed on a Saturday night. They had couches and tables throughout. The building it's located in is pretty historic too since it had a plaque outside. I'm glad my friend suggested this place because the drinks were affordable and tasty. I had the mule drink served in a copper mug. It was a little tart but good. I noticesd these type of craft speakeasy bars are popping up everywhere which is good since it caters to the 30 plus crowd. As I get older, I look for these types of bars because I'm just not into the loud clubby places anymore like I was in my early 20's. Overall, a good spot to chill with your friends. read more

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If you are looking for a cocktail bar with some dark lighting, comfortable parlor chairs, and some SOLID drink making, the Avery is a 5 stair experience. It's in an unassuming building in the middle of a residential area but packs the class of an upscale speak easy. Swing in for a cocktail! read more