Seemed to be the only authentic and divey Irish pub in Newport. Huge whiskey selection as well as imported and local beers on tap. Irish pub classics on the menu. Corn beef Reuben tasted exactly how you expect at an Irish pub. Service was helpful and fast. Crowd seemed to be mostly touristy but this place didn't feel tourist. Went for lunch but probably gets lively at night. read more

Buskers - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Omg so bad!! Been here before and had good experience but last night was BAD. Food and service just not good. Got two round of drinks (wanted more but not possible) and each one took 20 to 30 minutes to come out. The second round was wrong and I got the wrong drink so I had to wait another 15 minutes to get the right one. Food was just average at best. I got the reuben and the meat was tough! We come here every year and this place is now off our list!!!! read more

Buskers - Reuben. Not good! Meat was tough. - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Decided to try another new to us place on this Newport trip! We sat at the bar for dinner. Small place, awesome decor, good vibe. We started with the scotch egg-- this was awesome! Well worth the try. I had the Reuben, labeled as the best seller-- SO disappointed. Couldn't even eat this properly because the bottom bread was totally soaked through (I'm guessing it was sitting too long before being served). I ate what I could but the experience was not what I hoped for. Hubs had the cottage pie, he enjoyed it. With so many other choices, will go elsewhere in town. read more

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Buskers is a staple on our Winter Newport Run. Entering the old building off the cobblestones of Thames Street gets you ready. Inside you could easily believe to were transported to Anytown Pub in Ireland. The staff is always friendly, on our afternoon swing through we caught a great little Trad group who played quietly in the corner. Our swing back at night had a one man guitar band. Both were lots of fun. Drinks are always good including perfectly poured pints. The food is said to be good. I know it's good. And it surprises me how good it is every time. Thanks Liam for the great care! Sláinte! read more

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Came in for a whiskey tasting with a group I belong to most recently but I've been in other times as well. The food is standard pub food. The staff is friendly. The drinks are always good! read more

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From the very helpful and attentive staff, this food DEFINITELY surprised us! When you go to a pub, you don't necessarily think that their food will be good...well my oh my I was shaken to my core!! The CRISPINESS and the absolute delicious taste of the fried pickles and that sauce??? MY GOSH GET THAT!!! Don't let me start on them amazing chicken tenders!!! Absolutely delicious. Everything was BANGING here...and the service/ambiance genuinely went above and beyond. I DEFINITELY recommend coming here!! read more

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Recently enjoyed lunch with friends. We picked the venue to celebrate and have Irish fare. Food was very good. Ordered scotch eggs for an app. That was good. Ordered the Reuben sandwich and was served with real corned beef not the deli style meat. Good size sandwich and fries accompaniment. Actually two of us split the scotch eggs and the Reuben sandwich and it was more than enough. Definitely worth the visit. Staff was friendly. Would recommend. read more

In town from Long Island with my wife who was born in Newport . I always look forward to visiting. We've been to Buskers several times over the years. This is a classic Irish bar with quality food. What I love about this place is that it is a classic Irish pub with a Twist. The food is actually very good. They have a very nice selection of Irish whiskey, as well as a good beer selection. The bartenders here are friendly and make a quality drink. I went with a classic old-fashioned, which was made exactly as it should be. My wife had a drink called the tropical relief. This drink contained rum, vodka, pineapple. It was a very summer like drink, on an otherwise freezing cold evening. They have an extensive menu featuring Irish foods as well as burgers. For the appetizer, we had the potato skins. They say on the menu that they have corned beef in them. I would say the corned beef was a little lacking. Otherwise, they were very tasty. For dinner, I went with the beef stew. I would definitely give this dish an A It was flavorful and the meat was very tender. Clearly, the chef knows what he's doing in the kitchen. My wife, who tends to order from the kids menu at times ordered the chicken fingers. She said they were good but a little bit dry. Of note is the house made peach jalapeño wings sauce. I snagged a piece of her chicken and dipped it in the sauce, which I found to be really tasty and different. Buskers is definitely one of those comfortable places where you can belly up to the bar have some quality drinks and spend a few hours. I definitely recommend it if you happen to be in Newport. read more

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Everything was tasty and the service was fabulous! Great Irish pub with great beer and drinks. I had a wonderful chocolate porter, so yummy. Dark and cool inside, nice cozy booths. I left my credit card by mistake and picked it up at the bar the next with an ID, thanks so much!! read more

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Phenomenal. The food was so fresh and seasoned so well. The service, our server Heather, was great as well. Take advantage of the soda bread! read more

Buskers - Cottage Pie - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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If you want to go to an Irish bar without leaving Newport, this is the place. Live music starting around 9:30 on saturdays, good food, and cold beer. Never too crazy with populous unless it's st Patrick's day. Came on a Saturday night and was able to find a spot at the bar. It was nice that domestic beers were bottle/can only and foreign beers were the ones on draft. Excellent whisk(e)y selection and the vibes are cozy no matter the time of year. Always our favorite spot for a pint in Newport!! read more

If you're looking for a typical bar atmosphere, congratulations--you've found it. Dim lights, random sticky spot on the floor, and a vibe that says "I make questionable choices but have fun doing it." We went on open mic night, which... listen. I love enthusiasm, I do. But some of those performances felt like they were summoned by a YouTube tutorial titled "How Not To Sing." Bless their hearts for trying though. The servers were decent--ehhh not overly friendly, not rude, just perfectly neutral, like they were programmed with three customer-service phrases and stuck to them. Honestly? Respect. Only downside: the bill and the credit card charges weren't twins. They weren't even cousins. More like distant strangers who met on the bus. Had to do some detective work to figure out what happened. Overall: fun enough, but bring your sense of humor... and maybe a calculator. read more

This Texas boy ate there 3 times in 3 days at the end of September. The reason...damn good Irish fare. I've spent a month in Ireland and covered most of the Emerald Isle. This place with its environment, food, Guinness and Smithwicks pours is about as close as you can get. Good Craic y'all! read more

Buskers - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Classic pub vibes as soon as you walk in. The patches around the ceiling show it's a popular spot for regulars. Ordered the scotch eggs and lamb burger with sweet potato fries. The burger was great and the fries were cooked perfectly, with a nice satisfying crunch to them. Loved that they had three different types of mustard to choose from. Great place to go for a filling dinner and quick bite of Irish culture. read more

Buskers - Scotch egg...burger not shown due to hunger. - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

the food had no taste, I had the Reuben and was 3 huge chunks of flavorless meat. Now i get all food is kind of bland in the New England area but that took the cake. read more

I have reviewed Buskers before and enjoyed it. This is my first time trying their fish and trips. Wow. They are big. Real battered and fried fish. It was delicious. I highly recommend the fish and chips at Buskers. read more

Buskers - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

A nice little Irish pub in Newport. The atmosphere was perfect Irish pub. Old brick building with tons of advertising, police and fire patches and all things Guinness! It has an enormous bar and a very laid back feel. We stopped for lunch and had fish and chips and a brunch breakfast sandwich. The fish and chips were fantastic!! Crispy and the white fish was super soft and flakey! Very fresh! The fries were soft rectangles of potatoes not crispy but a great potato bite and tastes. The breakfast sandwich had eggs, rashers (bacon), bangers (Irish sausage) and cheese on a brioche bun. Bun was super soft and the flavors were excellent! Could have used a little more spice in the bangers but still a really excellent combination. The service was good though I did go for a long time with an empty glass. Process were very fair. read more

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It's a Irish bar/restaurant in the downtown historic Newport harbor. It is what you'd expect. Cold beer and huge collection of Irish spirits. Food was ok read more

We have been here a couple of times, loved it ! The food service and beer were all great! read more

Buskers - Split plate of filet mignon medallions, broccoli, and polenta - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Stopped in for a drink, and the vibe is so cool. It's a traditional Irish pub, with a long bar and some seating. The inside really feels like an Irish pub with lots of wood and dark. The bar tender was nice. They had so many scotch's, whisky's and bourbons. I would say over 100. We didn't get any food but overall a neat place! read more

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Omg. Love this place. I'm coming to Newport for years, but for some reason, never really been here until this week. Staff is amazing our bartender last night autumn is a delight and the food is fabulous especially the scotch eggs and the cider. Oh my gosh. And they even have coffee, flavored tequila, and this Irish bar read more

Even though they were very busy, everything was great! Top notch service from Keegan (sp). Very personable, very knowledgeable, and made it an enjoyable experience. We went with his recommendations which included the alcoholic, peppermint hot chocolate and the cottage pie. The food and drinks were excellent. You can tell they use fresh ingredients. Will definitely be back! read more

Hidden gem on Thames. Went here with an open mind to explore the Saturday brunch menu. What a great choice! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming -as is the service. I enjoyed a FANTASTIC eggs Benedict with a side of bangers. Hot, fresh and served with smiling hospitality. So many classic dishes to choose from along with a variety of sandwiches and of course, fish and chips. All priced way below Newport prices. There's another restaurant up the road that gets lots of hype but I will be coming back here to dine when I am hankering for a bite to eat walking along brick market. read more

There's always a specific vibe when you walk into an Irish pub, and Buskers knew the assignment! From the decor to the menu to the bar offerings, nothing disappoints. And if you are looking for the best fish and chips in Newport, then you've come to the right place! Seriously though- their fish and chips are beer battered to perfection! It's the only thing I order because it is THAT good. You also can't go wrong with a martini! Ive had them all and they are legit. There's also a wide variety of beers on tap. Service is great too- our server was super nice and had good recommendations. read more

Gets very crowded. Stuffy. Lucky if you can get a seat. Food is ok. Beer is great. Parking is challenging at times in Newport Rhode Island. Very dark inside. Bathrooms are awful. When there is live entertainment, you really can't hear yourself think I do enjoy a visit to this establishment when it's not crowded and you can enjoy a conversation at the bar with a great beer read more

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My wife and I were hoping to check out Brick Alley Pub but they had an hour wait to be seated. We had passed this place several times since it was near our lodging. My wife and I enjoy Irish pubs so we decided to stop in. We were seated right away and the host was friendly. I forget which beer I ordered I decided to try out their Guinness burger, which came with fries on the side. I asked for it to be cooked medium rare. I thought it was unique that it was served on an English muffin, especially in an Irish pub. The food came out after a brief wait. The burger was over cooked and did not have much flavor. It was average. Not sure how they prepared fries, but they were subpar. They were not crisp at all, just soft. The bar itself is really nice and stocked to the brim with all kinds of booze. I would try this place again just to make sure it was not a one off. Would definitely come here for drinks if I am in the area again. read more

Buskers - Mystery beer - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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This place was ok for me. We went during lunch and it was so loud it was hard to have a conversation with the person across the table. The food was good, but very greasy. I'm glad I went to check it off my list of places in Newport - but I doubt I'll go back. read more

The ambiance was nice in the restaurant as well as the service. I was not impressed with the corn beef dinner platter. Corn beef was overdone and dry and the accompaniments were under cooked... I've had better in Irish restaurants. I would rate the dish I got a 4 out of 10. The dipping sauce was a saving grace though. I would return but probably order anything but this dish. I would recommend for the drinks and atmosphere. Music was nice, but the food was really sub par. read more

NO........As a direct import from Dublin Ireland this is definitly NOT an authentic Irish pub! Went there tonite for first time............very angry staff........male waiter with long black hair swearing up a storm. Walked through................ashamed that it called itself an authentic Irish pub! Lasting impression.............angry staff and customers nursing their drinks resulting in zero seats and a 45minute wait........................No on a return visit! read more

We stopped in for drinks while shopping on Thames St downtown. I had the lemon scully and sister had the sangria which was white wine not red. Both were delicious. No food was ordered. Bar is great, reminiscent of an Irish/English pub. Good service from the bartender. Would stop again. read more

Scotch egg and the fish & chips were excellent! Service was great, very helpful on what to order and the ambiance was like a typical Irish pub. read more

Buskers - Scotch egg - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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While visiting from So Cal we happened upon this place. A true Irish pub feel inside. Even though it was 11 am we ordered the Corned Beef dinner. Corned beef, mashed potato, cabbage, mashed carrots with parsnips. The plate was cleaned! read more

I feel like Buskers is an... experience? They don't need your reviews (hence why they don't respond here) and they don't really NEED to provide good service, because like... it's always crowded. They don't need your money! The food is OK/generally fine. I was surprised that the wait staff weren't as friendly as most in the area. The wait times were abysmal considering the place was kind of empty. The food was nothing to write home about. I think what this place has going for it is the vibe. I can see this being a fun place to watch a game, if you eat no food and are drunk enough to enjoy it. But for a meal? Skip it, you're good. The food is passable but anyone with any sort of palate would balk at the meals. read more

After a longer than expected day of walking around Newport (we accidentally did the full Cliff Walk--whoops), we were in major need of a hearty meal and stumbled in Buskers. There was no wait when we arrived and were sat at a table a bit away from other people. We were the only people wearing masks. The place had a lot of energy but wasn't too crowded. It seems like it would be a great spot to hang out after work or on a weekend to watch a game. Parking on the street is pretty sparse as it's a popular part of town, so be prepared to circle the block or hike a bit. I love an Irish pub, and Buskers makes you feel at home. We split some boxties (basically Irish latkes), which really hit the spot. For dinner, I got a fish and chips and a Magner's because I think it's the law that someone in your party gets fish and chips. I thought the fish and chips were well made, albeit a little too greasy, and by the end the fish was really falling apart. The tartar sauce was also great, very tangy. My partner got the full Irish and loved it, particularly the blood sausage. While I'm not one for offal, I was happy that a place in Rhode Island had such traditional offerings. By the end, we were full, but I was very tempted by the dessert menu. They were out of the bread pudding that I would have ordered, so we skipped dessert. Our server was bubbly and friendly and was a pleasure to talk to. She clearly loved connecting with her customers. She also made sure we always had plenty of water. Overall we really enjoyed it! read more

Buskers - Fish & Chips - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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PROS: this place was a cute hole in the wall. Judging from the Irish hospitality, the badges on the wall, and the good prices I can tell this is a locals hang out spot. Food was good, priced well, and had a good variety while the staff was friendly CONS: took a while for the food to come out. Almost had to eat my napkin OVERALL: I would definitely come back here for a low key meal read more

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The place was nice. The bar tender was a bitIt took 20 minutes for me pint of Guinness!! I got the fish and chips it was good but weird bland and had no seasoning needed to be more crispy. Make it with a different beer. Over all could come back for a drink and the patato skins were nice. And clam chowder very good. read more

Buskers - Burger - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Friendly' staff from the door greeters to the wait staff and bartenders. Burger sliders were prepared perfectly, sandwich wraps and apps all very good. They also know how to pour a nice pint of Guinness. A must stop on your rounds through Newport read more

Fresh ingredients, wonderful selection of drinks, amazing service! Highly recommend. Wonderful ambiance and live music some nights. read more

Buskers - Mozzarella sticks and Irish Sausage Rolls - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

First time to this area. Checked into our hotel late so our first stop would be the closest food/drink place to us. It's a small quaint place with a one man band. Had a couple drinks to start than the clam chowder and of course a Rueben sandwich. I loved the chowder, the husband thought it was too salty. Fries are "Buskers" fries ( fat square fries) that as a fry lover is in love with! Got the house fav Rueben, with crispy marble rye, dressing, think layer of sour kraut and cheese. The meat was thick and tender. Over all a great meal. Best ever? Close but no. Still a top notch place to eat and enjoy good music. Small seating area but it also has two stories of seating. Was told it's quieter upstairs if you prefer that. Would 100% stop by again when we come back to the area. read more

Buskers - New England Clam Chowder - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Here are the photos! Some of the best fish and chips I've had. The Ruben was thick and juicy. read more

Buskers - Fish and chips with mushy peas and Ruben in background. - Irish Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island