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    Gilligan's

    4.6 (16 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Robert G.

    I'll need to preface this review by stating that I visited Gilligan's Bar during the holiday season when they had the Miracle Bar Pop Up. The Miracle Bar is a Christmas-themed cocktail pop-up that transforms local bars into festive winter wonderlands with holiday drinks, over-the-top decor, and take-home mugs. They have this pop up in NYC, Boston, and now on Chalkstone Ave in Providence, RI. Once you walk in, you're greeted with holiday music, plenty of sparkling lights, and so much green and red that it's hard not to have some holiday cheer. The holiday-themed cocktails were delicious and reasonably priced. We had ours served up perfectly by our friendly, personable, and beautiful bartender Eleanore. Gilligan's does have snacks to order; however, during the summer they have a food truck that I heard is really good. The bar has street parking and is small but intimate on the inside which gives it a cozy feel.

    Antia P.

    Found this gem on TikTok. Came to support Amanda and she was a treat. You could tell they have some loyal regulars, which is a great sign. All I had were a couple of ciders and a NUTRL but I will definitely be back to try the specialty drinks like the mango margarita and pride lemonade made with a local cranberry vodka. I loved all of the millennial core decor all around the bar. There is parking in the back so don't be discouraged if you can't find street parking.

    They have games in the center of each table. Nothing wrong with a little wine and Jenga.
    Jordan B.

    My friends and I stumbled in on a chilly evening while exploring the city a bit. Now dive bars aren't my typical scene; however, I must say that Gilligan's was such a fun time. The drinks were affordable and strong, and each table had a fun game in the middle (we sat at the table with "Jenga Rules!") and before we know it a few hours went by like that *snap*. I recommend downloading their jukebox app so you can control to tunes being played to enhance the fun you'll already have.

    a bottle of wine and a glass of wine
    Aheli P.

    Don't sleep on this gem! This has something for everyone- chill vibes, games, and great drinks. It honestly has the best wine list I've seen since Fortnight closed (thanks to Amanda!). We stopped in on a rainy Saturday and caught a fantastic acoustic Guitarist. You won't go wrong by stopping by Gilligan's. Pro tips - Cash only but there is ATM - Parking in the Back - Excellent Wine List

    Kristen W.

    Great "dive bar" or local spot. Small Spot, but friendly and nice local crowd. They have popcorn and a little food truck now. good prices

    It's National Popcorn Day on a Friday!

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    Great little bar!! Drama free!! Great prices and friendly bartenders!! RIP Murph!!! One of the greats!!

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    It honestly has the best wine list I've seen since Fortnight closed (thanks to Amanda!).

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    Deadbeats

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    So if you have lived on the west side of Providence for a while, you surely are aware of the legend…read morethat was the E & O . So, I was understandably hesitant about a new bar moving into what was considered by many to be hallowed ground. Since I walk by it on my way home from work, I decided to stop in soon after it first opened to see what it was like. And now I am a regular and it's one of my favorite watering holes in the city. Super cool atmosphere, with tons of horror movie memorabilia on the walls. A couple of pinball machines ( including a brand new Evil Dead one which is really sweet), and neat liitle outback area for nicer days. They also occasionally have music and drag shows inside, and in the summer months cool shows outside in the parking lot next door. You can also grab a grilled cheese or a hot dog from Puggles Grilled Cheese most days of the week if you're feeling peckish. And my favorite thing... PICKLEBACKS.... !!!! All the drinks are cheap and they have a good selection of beers and ciders. Maybe most importantly, the owners Jeff and Courtney are absolutely lovely people who really understood keeping the locals vibe of the E & O era but also being it's own thing. Definitely support this great establishment.

    Who doesn't love a good dive bar? If you like strong drinks, year-round Halloween decor, Ronald…read moreMcDonald (go find out what I'm talking about) and pinball Deadbeats is your spot. They also have a great jukebox. Bartenders are friendly and quick. There's usually some kind of punch available with a name like Ecto-cooler which is a weird color but completely delicious if you're into that sort of thing. They sometimes have pop-ups there, one time they had fancy grilled cheese sandwiches. Definitely a fun spot! It's pretty small inside so just know that and don't roll in with a huge crew...

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