New ownership. The lingerie selection in the front room is not as well maintained and now less relevant as the speakeasyesque storefront from years ago. The curtains remain wide open now, also taking away from the original character of the place. Music is played very loud and while the drinks are good, it has lost its charm entirely. Once a Providence fave of mine but sadly I doubt I'll be back unless I hear of changes from others. read more

Love Justine's! Very fun to take unsuspecting people to because you have to walk through an unmarked lingerie shop, give your ID to the bouncer, then have him open the curtain for you to go inside. Plush corner couches, attentive bartenders, and delicious drinks. A memorable date night spot! read more

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The bartenders are so kind and very helpful. They are so creative with drinks and can come up with great ideas. Great ambiance and great location! A hidden gem! read more

Justine's strikes the perfect speakeasy balance--hidden enough that it feels special, but not overly pretentious or trying too hard. The drinks are less pricey than most cocktail bars, so you can stay here a while and get fully immersed in the Great Gatsby vibes. If you're ready to venture out of downtown and try something new (but vintage), Justine's is just the ticket. read more

Completely engages my imagination. Exquisite cocktail specials, languorous atmosphere; I feel like an expat in Paris.

When I think of Justine, I always think of Theodore Huxtable from the Cosby Show "Justine! Justine! Ba da da ba ba ba ba da da ba da da boom" great episode! Now I will think of Providence RI! A great speak easy with truly crafted cocktails that are easy on the palate and wallet! I got the Sunny Days - Amazing!! read more

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Cool speakeasy with great ambience and service. The cocktail menu is original and fairly priced.

Unique off the beaten path place to have a drink. Be careful, you could walk right by it. After passing through a lingerie store . Your welcomed into a cool, dimly lit bar. Good drinks. read more

This is not Justine's anymore. It's Justin's. The lights are too bright, the music is too loud. If you ever enjoyed the original Justine's, you'll hate it. 0/5 Justin Timberlakes. read more

An amazing little speak easy. The decor is adorable, and the drinks were fantastic. One of the Manhattans I've ever had!

Such a cool place! Would've been one of my go to dive bars in Providence if not for the location. Stumbled upon this place on a Friday night after exploring few other places. I was also skeptical since most of the reviews seemed like they were from couple of years ago. The entrance is sort of speakeasy styled, and you do go through velvet curtains into a semi dim lit room. There are some tables around the bar and few couch seats otherwise, so not a huge space. The prices of their standard cocktails have gone up to 7$ which is still pretty good and the speciality ones are for 10$. Rose, the bartender was amazing and did a great job! They do have few finger foods on their menu if you're craving a little snack. The decor is simplistic yet modern and pretty well done. It wasn't packed when I went in but people came in groups and waves and wasn't loud or anything. Overall definitely a cool place that you must check out in Providence if nearby; it is a little away from other places and parking is limited. Overall 4.5 stars. read more

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Cozy. Dark (but not as dark as Lily Marlene's which was the ultimate) A nice place to spend some time. No posers, no pickup scene, no yacht boys. There is some good talent behind the bar. The drinks are Just a little too sweet for my taste, and that's similar all over the area. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink after dinner and had s lovely time. From the street it looks like a lingerie shop but once you enter you are greeted by a dude checking IDs. You then pull the curtain aside and walk into a very charming bar. We grabbed a table up front while we looked over the menu. We both ended up getting a delicious cocktail but I cannot for the life of me remember the name. This is a great spot for both, a group of friends or an intimate date. Swanky, cool vibe and delicious cocktails! read more

Nice spot,very vibey inside and some really good and unique drinks. The only thing I'd say is i wish the music a little bit louder, but the ambience of the conversations was also nice. read more

Great speakeasy experience tucked away in a small shabby building. This place is hard to find and is by all means a real speakeasy. On entering a dingy lingerie shop, yes lingerie store you'll find an attendant who stares at you like what the heck are you doing here.. and then opens the curtains behind to let you in to the bar..Decent ambience ; dark, I may call it perfectly intimate for my liking. Drinks are wonderful for 7-11 $. I am into whiskeys so I had the Bourbon, Manhattan and the suburban.I was pleasantly surprised they were all good. The place has a very speakeasy kinda vibe and because of its stealth location you are not going to find crazies and binge drinkers. It's people who like to enjoy great cocktails and conversations. The bartenders are friendly and willingly explain the ingredients of the cocktail which is rare. The owner also owns magdalene room in Providence so he really knows what he's doing. read more

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Great Drinks The theme is a 60's or 70's artsy cocktail lounge with a speakeasy entrance. The concentration is craft cocktails and they do it well. If your looking for a dimly lit, craft cocktail lounge playing great old classic music and looking to relax and actually speak face to face with whoever your with, than you'll like this spot. Thanks read more

So this speak easy is presented as a store front and you have to ring a Bell to be admitted. The decor once inside reminds me of a true speak easy from the 1920s. There are velvet seats, amazing fresh flowers, and chill jazz music. It's a must see! read more

Go ahead, just TRY and find this place. I dare you. It's in the sketchy part of town hidden behind a super secret storefront, but once you find it, you'll be in love. It's going to quickly become a hot spot drawing people out of Downcity into the Olneyville section of town to sample the cheap classic cocktails and tasty little plates of well-thought out food. Checking it out opening night, I got the Manhattan and the Ward8. I shared some bites with friends, including olives, some salmon and cheeses. A wonderful find - a great thing for that section of town! read more

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A magical hidden speak-easy with a lingerie front and bouncer, opening its curtains to a vintage decorated, budget-friendly elusive niche. Pros: Cheap drinks, strong drinks, vintage vibe, comfy chairs, speak-easy sleekness, not over-crowded Cons: Drinks are small (probably why so strong), street parking, can be tricky to find What we ordered: We loved Manhattan and the Mary, both surprisingly strong for their $7 cost. Manhattan had the perfect tang to it and the Mary was delicately sweet. Two drinks of each and we were delightfully content. Ambience: Floral wallpaper and classy, yet causal, waitresses are perfect. Blue velvet couches are quite comfortable. With bar stools available as well. Prices: $7 cocktails. Enough said. Can't wait to be back :) read more

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Cute intimate speakeasy behind a lingerie storefront. Location could be better because this place has so much potential once you get in. Service is personable and the vibe here is cozy and truly embodies a 1920s speakeasy feel. Parking is not easy ... take an uber here if you can. read more

Though Justine's does seem to be a signal of impending hipster-ification (the first step to gentrification) in Olneyville, it's nice to find a place a bit tucked away from the usual spots. We stopped by on a rainy Saturday night, made it past the burly (but very friendly!) bouncer through the velvet curtains, and found ourselves in an Art Deco/Nouveau room, lit with great vintage light fixture and vaguely Chinoiserie wallpaper. This place could be a speakeasy set for some kind of 1920-1930s era period piece movie. One qualm: the layout of the place isn't the most optimal; there could be more seats (or a banquette) replacing the tiny two-tops lining the walls. But it just looks great, so I will respect aesthetic choices. I think the cherries they use are either Luxardo or home-brandied. My estimation of a bar's quality ratchets down about 10 notches if I see that there are the fluorescent fake-maraschino cherries I hate behind the bar, so I knew upon arriving that I was in for a treat. They stock quality ingredients so even your basic drinks aren't made with some awful rotgut-quality well liquor. The drinks menu is well-curated -- no fluff, no filler, no dumb sugar confections with tiresomely risque names. Instead, classic cocktails for $5 each and a few inspired original creations for $8.50 each. I saw some people drinking Miller High Lifes (yeah, yeah, champagne of beers) and this seemed out of place to me, but to each their own. We had the vodka rock & rye and a Manhattan, and both drinks were generously poured and expertly made (the Manhattan is strong and vermouth-heavy, so keep that in mind if your preferences differ). I saw a group of ladies having French 75s, and while I do enjoy a good French 75, I wanted to try something a little more obscure. My drink was great even if the bitter lemon soda wasn't quite a real quinine-based bitter lemon (they use Polar brand seltzer/mixers). This isn't really a place where the bartender wants to have too much small talk with you: this place focuses on delivering well-made cocktails, not conversation. And I respect that a lot. read more

I was told about this place by my friend Diego, who learned about it from a Yelper....Social Media does work, I hope the owner recognizes how much business he is getting from the Yelp community. It is never a good idea to alienate any particular group (in reference to Elena's comment back in May 2013). There is no sign just look for the number 11 on top of the door and the sexy lingerie front......I guess the street is Westminster......as you walk into the bar, you are greeted with a nice cozy, warm lounge that has lots of class and warmth. The decor is kind of 50's with nice comfy couches and plenty of little tables. We were there on a Tuesday night and around 9 o'clock..there was a nice group of patrons. Love the fresh lilies, the cool flat screen TVs showing old movies and the cool decor. The cocktails were just OK, I tried 4 of them and I was not blown out by any of them....but they do serve wine and beer, if you want something not made in-house. Great prices on cocktails, nice small plates available too. read more

What i love about this place more than ever is it's secretiveness. It's like 007! You almost need a secret password to get in. The outside is a sleazy lingerie shop and then right through a secret passageway is the bar! Very dark, very quiet gem! The drinks are cheap and very good! My fav is the Charlie Chaplin, south side and kosmonaught. We sat at the bar this time, bartender was cordial but not very inviting.... More mysterious just like the place. read more

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I want to love Justine's but I can't at this time. The ambiance is exceptional but we found the drinks to be off-balance. They should spend a little more time developing their recipes because Justine's could be an awesomely sexy spot if the drinks matched the decor. read more

Who doesn't love a good speakeasy? Justine's is actually a great speakeasy, and is one of my favorite places in Providence. Hidden in the backroom of a tiny, dark lingerie shop, this little place is a fairly thorough embodiment of the term "hidden gem". Once inside, the bar has an understated, authentic Art Deco vibe. Some places that style themselves as speakeasys come off as kitschy in the same way that 50s-themed diners do. Not the case with Justine's. The space is accented with fresh flowers, and a great drinks menu with cameos by a lot of classic players, like the Bronx cocktail, daiquiris, and stingers. Just be aware this is not a restaurant. They do have a limited food menu, but it's small, and mostly snacks. This is a place to just sit with one or two friends, and enjoy a quiet drink. And you will enjoy them, because they are both delicious, and inexpensive. I had two delicious French 75s for about $20, which is pretty much unheard of in other places that don't even offer half the atmosphere of Justine's. read more

Very cute speakeasy, but pro-tip apparently during Covid you have to make a reservation. We were at first told me we couldn't get a seat but then they sat us outside, they said due to Covid everything was a bit different. But, the whole time the manager was a super nice guy and even sat us inside right away once another table left. Drinks are strong, good and reasonable priced, will definitely be back. read more

Justine's - Old fashioned and one of their other drinks (I forgot the cute name for it!) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Such a fun place. We started going here years ago when it was a secret. Now it has been widely discovered but the fun of entry hasn't changed. It can get a little tight in there when it's busy but you can always grab a drink and leave to experience the "hidden bar". If you want something different and like mint, ask for a grasshopper. Their Manhattans are really good too! read more

Made a trip to Justines. A very eclectic bar to say the least. But they try too hard to be different. Good for one trip. Not two

-- Providence underground! ;) -- It's kind of in the middle of nowhere!! From the outside it looks like a lingerie shop with no signs. But don't worry, just enter and you'll be greeted by a bouncer who will check your IDs and will open the curtain for you and voila - the lounge will appear!! ;) They have awesome cocktail selection. The service is good. The crowd is better. It gets busy on the weekends so you might just have to stand and enjoy the drinks! Overall, a great place! read more

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I would go there just for for the speakeasy secret entrance. The entrance is lingerie shop on the main drag. The Uber map sent us to the back entrance in alleyway which was confusing. The cocktails were decent. Their whiskey selection was limited. The bar tender was friendly. read more

It is a very nice and very hidden speakeasy. It took my boyfriend and I about 5 minutes to find it. I had to go on yelp and look at the reviews of the venue to direct me. So thanks everyone for all the reviews that you left before my visit there . Like most of the previous reviews explained, you have to go through a lingerie shop before you come in. There is a bouncer at the counter where the register would be and after checking for IDs, he opens the curtains for you to enter the bar. The drinks were very good. The place is very intimate and romantic. The decor is very nice (look up at the chandeliers) . Overall it was a nice visit. I will definitely recommend for people who enjoy romantic and original venues. read more

Favorite Bar to get away at, without getting away from the city. Look for a pink-faced building in Olnyville Square, thats it. Yeah it's hood, outside. Inside you will find a welcoming treat behind the curtain. Specialty drinks are $5/$8.50. Right on point. Try the Jakarta Sling! read more

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Enter through the lingerie shop. After having lived in Brooklyn, NY for 14+ years, I love a speakeasy that's really speakeasy-ish. Some friends of mine had been talking up Justine's for a while, and it did not disappoint. From its clever hidden entrance, to its amazing mid-century modern decor, Justine's feels like the real deal. I had an El Diablo. Loved it, and only $7. I also loved how the bar went from playing Twin Peaks on the tvs to the-flashes-of-male-nudity-infused Lady Chatterly's Lovers without hesitation - an unexpected bit of quirk. Would've tried another cocktail, but I was driving. I made a mental note that Justine's is worth an Uber. read more

Cozy little spot! Found out they have a back patio too which is awesome. Drinks were great, vibes were good.

Genuinely a true speakeasy, hidden in Olneyville behind a dark lingerie shop, an intimate date spot. My girlfriend and I love this spot and the drinks are always on point. We'd go more often but the prices are starting to climb from the once $7 anything on the menu. Regardless, great hidden gem read more

Cool vibe, great service, meh cocktails. Four of us went to this bar on Friday night around 7:30. The speakeasy vibe was pretty cool -- it didn't feel too exclusive, but it did feel private. We were the first people there and were warmly greeted by the bartender/barback. People started showing up promptly after we did and by 8:30, the actual bar was full (though there were plenty of tables for others). The bartender was super kind and helpful. They answered any questions and made suggestions. It was super inviting and we were really excited. The drink menu offerings were okay -- nothing terribly inventive, fairly standard cocktail fare. I ordered an aviation for my first cocktail, which was by far the best made drink (it's also a classic). Another person ordered the White Lighter (a mezcal cocktail) which didn't really work somehow. My second cocktail was the pineapple juice/rum/grenadine cocktail, which surprisingly didn't really come together. The others ordered the Pimms Cup which was fine, standard, and is relatively easy to make. I don't think the problem was the bartender; the drinks just weren't that interesting. Or, put another way, the drinks didn't match the cool vibe and excellent staff. Maybe they'll revamp their menu? I'll probably return at some point, just because the vibe and the bartender was so great, but I might just have some bubbly or beer (or maybe I'll try another cocktail since they were only $8). read more

Equipped with the knowledge that there was no sign, and that the front of this place looked like a schmancy lingerie shop (thanks, yelpers), I knew exactly what I was looking for, so I am among the few that didn't get lost or end up looking like an out-of-place bumpkin on the mean streets of Olneyville... But it's worth repeating: There is no sign. Just look for a schmancy lingerie shop that's totally out of place on the mean streets of Olneyville. Upon entering, you'll get a sly look from the pretty girl behind the desk, who appears to be there to sell you lacy nothings and thigh-highs. However, she'll quickly turn around and open the black velvet curtain to reveal... Justine's. A small, dimly-lit bar with gorgeous furnishings and golden walls. There's no music, so everyone speaks in a hushed whisper, which just ads to the magic. The menu reads as such: classic cocktails that have been kicked up a notch, $5 on one page, $8.50 on another. There's also a decent wine and beer selection, and small plates if you need a nosh, which we did. To go with my Charlie Chaplin (a sloe gin and brandy mix that was sort of a take on the classic Hawaiian Punch - weird, but delicious and surprisingly not that sweet) and my hubee's Manhattan, we ordered a cheese plate. I'm sad to say that, by the time the cheese plate arrived, we were done with our teensy $5 tipples, so we went for round two. That time, I did the Ward 8 - a citrusy rye concoction that was truly fabulous. There were a few quirks, for sure (a snippy owner being the most awkward), but what I like about Justine's is that it's completely different that any other bar in PVD - some may not get it, but if you do, you're in for a treat. read more

Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Do you long for discovering the latest hot spot (and delight in telling others that you got there first)? Do you think alcohol and lingerie are a logical combination? Most importantly, do you like classic, serious, expertly mixed cocktails for $5-$8.50? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, hightail it out of your comfort zone and head down to Olneyville Square, where the one-of-a-kind adventure that is Justine's has only just begun. If you answered "no" to all of these questions, I regret to say that there is something terribly wrong with you. Justine's is a challenge to access at first. During the day, it's impossible to find, as curtains obscure what's going on behind its glass windows. And at night, there is no proper signage. Just look for the door with #11 on it, beside a "Cash for Gold" place. If all else fails, look for the two nearly-naked mannequins wearing little wisps of nothing. That, my friend, is no crazy ghetto bordello. That is the entrance to Justine's. This place truly is "business in front, party in the back." Visitors can peruse and shop a fully functioning, tiny lingerie store before heading through a thick curtain into the venue's hidden bar. Word of mouth, whether positive or negative, travels quickly, and Justine's has benefitted from some terrific buzz. If you arrive late on a weekend night (anytime after 10pm), you may have to wait, as my friend and I did, a half hour before being allowed entrance to the bar. I recommend sticking around--sniff a candle or two, play with the lacy unmentionables, chat up the friendly shopkeeper, because the bar experience is oh so worth the wait. After three visits, I believe I've successfully made my way through nearly the entire cocktail list. At these prices and considering their quality, that is easy to do. The strongest: War and Fame. The sweetest: the Charlie Chaplin. The Stinger has a nice, minty bite. My favorite: a two-way tie between El Gordo and The Gibson, which comes with a tiny yet potent cocktail onion that infuses the flavor of the entire drink, making it sweet and earthy (bring mints!). The food menu is abbreviated; this is not a place to settle in for a full dinner. But if you want to accompany all the drinking with a fruit and cheese board, or some delicious marcona almonds, you will be satisfied. The décor is somewhat oriental, dimly lit with vintage chandeliers, and sprays of fresh lilies at the bar. It's all very seductive. I enjoy tucking into the corner booth and watching a strange and beautiful night unfold here. I struggled writing this review because I love the clandestine obscurity that still, sort of, characterizes the vibe at Justine's. I don't want the double edged sword of success to ruin that for the early explorers. But this cool cat is already at least half out of the bag, so what can any single starry-eyed romantic do to keep it from achieving full-on cult status? Phone your friend, lock arms with your lover, recruit your whole crew for a night out in Providence that's - for now - our little secret. read more

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If The Avery and The Eddy hooked up and had a speakeasy child... they'd name it Justine. At first the Hus and i walked by.... a couple of times... i wasn't too happy about this as it's in a semi-sketchy section of town. We hop into the seemingly normal store and say... "Is this.... Justine's?" indeed it was.... After our ID's had been checked by the person at the door we were allowed into their inner sanctum. After bellying up to the bar we were promptly handed the drink menus and we were taken back by the VERY reasonable prices... I decided to go with the Kosmonaut (under $10) - a mandarin vodka concoction which tasted like a fancy Fanta with a kick... not to mention stars on top... a nice touch. For my second i went with the Charlie Chaplin ($5... yes, i said $5). This was my first encounter with Sloe Gin but certainly not my last. It tasted like a fruity punch delight and it was mighty tasty. The prices are great and the quality and care that goes into the drinks is very apparent. Can't wait to go back! read more

Cool vibe, mediocre cocktails. Perhaps we had a bad bartender or didn't order correctly but in my group of 4, none of us liked our drinks. I ordered an old fashioned which was off-menu but I feel like it's a pretty standard cocktail. An orange slice was muddled into it which is not like any old fashioned I've ever had, it was more like a whiskey-juice which is peculiar and I would not recommend it. Everyone else ordered on menu from the main cocktail list and we all tried each others' drinks and no one really liked anything. It's a fun place to take someone for the novelty of entering it but I'd suggested grabbing a quick drink and leaving. It's not a place to spend the night sipping cocktails. read more