On a mission to find my favorite spritz in PVD. We went to Clementine for girls night and had to…read moreget my usual - Aperol Spritz. Service was great - the bartenders kept us entertained and engaged with us throughout the entire evening. I can't wait to go back!

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:00PM, I attended Clementine's September Chef Night. Clementine…read morepartnered with Little Friend, a pop-up by chefs Andrew McQuesten and Stephen Sternkopf, both former chefs of Downtown's now-closed north. I was lucky to have tried North when it was open so when I saw the former chefs were preparing the meal for Chef Night, I knew I had to sign up and was so glad I did. The meal was stupendous! The first course was shrimp and corn fritters. The fritters were filled with shrimp and corn and you can visually see the shrimp and corn. It wasn't overly doughy and the sauce was delicious! Chef Andrew described the dish and he told us that the shrimp was locally sourced from Dune Brothers. The second course was noodles with tomato and pepper dashi and grilled fish. The noodles were fresh, but it started to get a little clumpy. The dashi was really flavorful. The third course was miso tres leches cake with sakura whipped cream. This course I was the most excited about and it totally blew my expectations. Chef Andrew told us that they hand picked sakura petals and made their own whipped cream. The tres leches cake was moist, dense, and airy. The dessert was definitely the star of the show. Bravo to chefs Andrew McQuesten and Stephen Sternkopf for a wonderful locally sourced meal. Jean-Marc and the other bartender were also very friendly and accommodating. They checked on all the customers throughout the night and made yummy drinks. I had the Toasted Venture. This is one of the signature cocktails and has Toasted Pumpkin Seed-Infused Misguided Spirits Red Sky Silver Rum/Cynar/St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur/Rosemary Elixir/Mole Bitters. It was very good. A time at Clementine's is always wonderful.

A fun Cinco de Mayo private event last night at the Rooftop at the Providence G! The atmosphere was…read morelively & festive, with great energy all night long. The food stations were a huge hit: delicious tacos, loaded nachos, assorted pizza, unique egg rolls & a trio of churros with chocolate & dulce de leche sauces. It was a fun mix of options, so there was truly something for everyone. The staff was friendly & easy to find whenever we needed anything, which made the event run seamlessly. One unexpected highlight was the view! I don't usually think of Providence as having a standout skyline but it looked absolutely beautiful from the rooftop. A great venue for private events, celebrations or just enjoying a different perspective of Providence!

Really disappointing experience at Rooftop at Providence G. The cocktails were not good and the…read moreservice was poor across the board. I ordered a bottle of white wine and the server just set it down on the table with no ice bucket. When I asked for one, she came back with an empty bucket -- no ice, nothing in it. The food was just as bad. The chicken wings tasted like plastic, the baby carrots were served completely burnt, and the tuna tartare had zero seasoning -- literally just cubed fish with nothing on it. On top of that, no one ever checked back to ask if everything was okay -- not the server, not the host, no one. The spot honestly has potential, but the staff seriously lacks professionalism. The only positive was the fire pit. I absolutely do not recommend this place.

I went to Layali with a friend of mine. We got flaming espresso martinis.(I was skeptical since I'm…read morenot the biggest espresso martini person (has to be made right, not too sweet, etc.) I actually really enjoyed this one. The bartender was pretty cool, but the restaurant was busy but service was still great The restaurant itself sits slightly below street level, but is not exactly underground. Rather the restaurant is in the basement of one of the buildings downtown. I recommend Layali for good espresso martinis and order their cocktails

Food/Drinks: I've been here multiple times, and they have the best martinis. I feel like finding a…read morespot where the martinis are very strong but also extremely tasty is really difficult, and they honestly do an amazing job! I'm also not just talking about their signature martinis with the names. They have different types of martinis and fruity ones as well, and those are just as delicious, maybe even a little better than their signature ones, which always hit the spot regardless. I usually come here to chitchat with friends and catch up for drinks, so I haven't gotten huge meals, but I've heard that the food is delicious, and I definitely will be coming back to try it. I did try their charcuterie board, and it's so delicious and filling, and perfect for picking at a little something while you have your delicious drinks. Location: This location is right in the heart of downtown PVD. This place definitely gives more business casual vibes, but you can definitely dress up to go on a date. If I'm not mistaken, Friday and Saturday nights definitely have more of a club vibe after a certain time, but during the week, I've also gone before, and it's very low-lit, romantic, and honestly perfect for any occasion, especially with the type of drinks they have! Parking can be a little difficult because it's downtown, but you can always try to get street parking with a little walk. I honestly find parking down the street, and it's not that hard. There's also parking you can pay for right on the corners, so there are different ways of finding a place to park. Taking an Uber would be a great idea as well, so you don't have to deal with anything and can drink as much as you want. They do not have valet. Service: The service has always been super friendly and very accommodating. Honestly, all the times that I've gone, they've been very helpful with helping us get seats and just giving us a great experience, even with how busy it gets. This is definitely a spot that I not only recommend to everyone, but it's somewhere that I will continue to go because it's genuinely one of my favorites!

XO is cute! Always a great spot for celebrations. I've been here on various occasions, mostly…read morebirthdays. The drinks are expensive, but not shocking given the feel of this bar. The weekends are always busy and booming. Good vibes.

Didn't get a picture! But updating to describe the excellent cocktail Bianca made me!…read more I've been getting the espresso martini by default here cause they are quite good...but my drink of choice is usually a citrusy gimlet of sorts. I mentioned this to Bianca when I was ordering and she essentially said "say less"... made me the perfect drink. I was so pleased... it can get quite busy but if you know the general profile of what you're into- Bianca will get the vision and make you the perfect cocktail. It's that personalized touch that'll get me back again and again!

We just came for drinks after dinner and stayed way longer than we planned lol. When we arrived the…read moredoorman was super pleasant and professional explained unfortunately they were full w reservations but found us a seat at the bar. The music was amazing RI really is on a different vibe from Boston. The drinks were delicious and the service was really good considering how crowed it was. Definitely got the feeling everyone was regulars and totally understand why. We will definitely be back.

I've gone to Pure a couple times and every time it's been great! They have paid valet ($20) which…read moreis convenient since that area hard to find parking. The vibe, the music, drinks! I went there for my bachelorette night this weekend and everyone loved it! We reserved big table, ordered drinks and hookah . What made our night was the dj! He played some great music, when he realized what we liked he played more similar music! We were hyped up, everyone stood and started dancing. Was an epic night. We will definitely go back!

I visited Medici Lounge for the first time today for the RI Tacos and Tequila Fest with a friend…read more Overall, it was a fun afternoon and I'm grateful we were able to go. The venue itself is spacious and handled a large crowd well. The multiple margarita stations were a great touch and added to the experience, though a few could have used a bit more ice as the day went on. There was a long line for tacos and at one point we had to wait for fresh batches, which slowed things down a bit. I also wish there were more options for those with food allergies or dietary restrictions. That said, we enjoyed connecting with a mix of new vendors and familiar faces, which made it feel like a great local event. The nachos from Casa Azul Taqueria were definitely a highlight. We also loved the photo booth, it was hysterically fun trying to switch props in three seconds. Another standout was making succulents with @sassysucculentsri, such a fun and unique addition to the event. Medici staff were friendly and kept things moving during a very busy event, which I appreciated. The music added to the energy, though it was a little loud at times. One small note, GPS brought me to the wrong entrance, but signage helped once I got close. It was a fun experience overall. A few tweaks would make it even better, but I'd absolutely check out another event here.

Came here for tacos and tequilas. It had some great genres and the drink samples we had were all…read moretasty. Checking in was easy to do and I loved the Photo Booth. Bar was well staffed. A few more seats or tables would have been nice. Tacos were very yummy, but the line was super long and they ran out when we finally made it to the front. The ones we finally got (steak---not sure if that was meant to be the only option) was delicious.

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!