When my reviews are long, then you need to worry. This is a short review. It's nice in here. Real nice. Dark & quiet, you could actually hold a conversation. The drinks are top notch. (Try the Manhattan) This is a place to come when you Know what you want. If you want a drink, come here. P.s. There are no TVs, so if you want to watch the "big game" then maybe you'd better stay home. read more

This bar is definitely a place you feel cooler for knowing about, because your friends or date probably don't. $5 classic cocktails folks. FIVE. DOLLARS. The atmosphere in this place is sexy and intimate. That coincides nicely with having to walk through a lingerie shop and velvet curtain to get in here. (Awesome, right?) The secretive, lack-of-signage, and word of mouth expansion of this bars customer base has made it all the more alluring. A concept unique in Providence, if you ask me. So, sit down with your fellow, your dame, or just your friends and enjoy leisurely cocktails in a swanky spot in our fair city. Don't put your feet up on the cushions, it's rude and velvet is expensive to clean. Order yourself a French 75 and remember: Je ne regrette rien. read more

I know, I know, an updated review within 2 months? Last night my friends coerced me out of the house, we got to Justine's and the door person already knew who I was. She joked with me a bit about my temporary license and told us to get inside and warm up. She then casually said, oh, yea it's also our first birthday. We walked in and the first booth had a couple of sweet cakes set up and there were several cards being passed around. We had a few drinks, and the man of the night walked in and was in awe of the sweet celebration! Delicious cake was passed around and the owner actually sat with friends at a booth rather than taking his usual stance behind the bar. This is proving to be a cool sexy place, that still has a soul. Thanks for adding another gem to providence. I love the reliable cocktails, warm atmosphere and feeling like I know the best not so secret secret in town. It did get more crowded than it usually does on a thursday night, but I guess the hype is growing still. Please go and have a manhattan or French 75 and tip well. We need more ventures like this around town. 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

Justine's is a cute bar in Ollneyville Square. As others have said, there is no sign or indication of a bar. Correction to other reviews: it is 4 or 5 doors down from Ollneyville NY System. If you find a dark lingerie shop with bars on the window, you have found Justine's. The cocktails are delicious and only $6 dollars, a deal that cannot be beat anywhere else in Providence. You cannot go wrong ordering off their menu. The crowd is eclectic and fun. This it's definitely a great spot for dates, birthdays, or small groups (less than 6). I went on a weekend night and had no problems, contrary to other reviews. It definitely gets busier around 10:30 pm. The service is friendly and attentive. No one had to make a large effort to get a drink. This will definitely become a regular place for me. read more

I went here with a few of my friends and it was great! The craft cocktail menu is amazing! Creative and homemade! I tried the ward 8, French 75 and one with tequila. They were all out of this world. The price for every individual drink we got was only $5.00! Cool TVs on the mirrors behind the bar and friendly bartenders. I will be back! read more

So, I'm pretty sure I'm definitely not cool enough to hang out at Justine's on the weekends. I'm also fairly positive that I don't know anyone who is.. okay, maybe one friend but she doesn't even live in Providence anymore. Regardless, going in on a weeknight is recommended. Cool, speakeasy vibe with a $5 French 75 that was not only fantastic but has convinced me to never order one elsewhere (not even taking the much heftier price tag that normally accompanies one into consideration). The decor is on point and I can definitely see it being the perfect date night spot on a weeknight. I came for the cocktails and did not leave disappointed. I did leave because there was no where to stand let alone sit and I was wearing moderately clean, brightly colored clothing but that was on a Friday. Check it out on a Wednesday and you won't be disappointed. Did I mention to go on a weeknight? read more

This is a really fun speakeasy type bar in Providence. They have really great drinks and ambience to match! This is a great spot for a date, or just a hangout, whatever suits your fancy. read more

There is no way you could ever find this place if you didn't know it was here. Thanks Yelp for letting me in on the little secret. Knowing that there wasn't going to be a sign and knowing that it was going to be a store front, we still had a hard time finding Justine's. Once we decided that "this" must be the place, I felt a little shady walking into the store and asking to be let through the curtains. But I think this experience is what gives Justine's some of it's charm. Once inside the place is very reminiscent of the Avery and Lili Marlene's. The drink menu has a large selection of classic cocktails and new cocktails. The best part of this is that the classic cocktails are wicked cheap - tell me the last time you paid $5 for a cocktail. I can't That plus the small selection of snacks and the intimate atmosphere will bring me back to Justine's, even if I feel a little sketchy at first. read more

Easily missed from the outside, but this spot is nothing to overlook. In the front is a Lingerie shop. Cute pieces too, but not for a thick-chick like me lol. Anyhow, this place is dimly lit with is cozy vibes and cute decor. The drinks were great, and the bartender was very personable. Next trip to RI, and this place will see me again! Hope you enjoy! read more

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I finally made it in last night after months of my friends' stories piquing my curiosity. There is such an air of mystique surrounding this spot...I have to admit I was afraid to go myself, and afraid to go with someone who had also never been. I felt like I needed to be initiated by someone truly in-the-know. I asked my friend out for a drink, and he suggested Justine's just as I'd hoped. I walked behind him into the lingerie shop front, and stood back while the curtain was drawn to reveal the lovely room behind it. Once I stepped inside, I realized that really wasn't all that difficult, and once I had the first sip of my delicious cocktail, I wish I'd "ripped the band-aid off" sooner, so to speak. My first drink was off the $5 cocktail list. After scanning it and seeing creative names, quality ingredients, and unique combinations, how could I not try one. I mean, $5?!? I got the Charlie Chaplin and it was delish...sloe gin, apricot, and lime. My second drink was equally delicious. It wasn't off the list, but was still only $7. I like these prices just fine. We took our drinks to a small, ornate table in the corner with posh, velvety chairs, and I enjoyed looking around at the lovely space: high ceilings, dark, cool colors, mirrors, gold-accented light fixtures...I really like the vibe. It's like Lily Marlene's except you can see, the drinks are better, and the service is friendly :) read more

Dark, hidden, and worth the effort to find. If your friend has been there you'll be texting them to find it and be standing right in front of it. After you're in you are rewarded with PVD's little secret. This is what I pictured a 1920's speakeasy to be like... lots of wood, velvet, crystal sconces, and victorian wallpaper. I wish people here were in flapper dresses and suits. The cocktails are why you came, so make sure you take a peak at their drink list and if you don't see a cocktail to your liking the bartenders are very skilled to make your night special. $6 cocktails made with premium spirits and fresh ingredients! It's hard to just have one. read more

Justine's - One perfect Manhattan - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Hidden entrance + art deco decor + $5 cocktails + 'Twin Peaks' soundtrack playing = my new favorite place in Providence. Seriously, it's going to be hard to get me to drink anywhere else for the next few months. read more

I think I got cooler because I came here. Something about the secretive nature of this place does more than add to the charm. It utterly makes this place. There's a sort of hushed awe in the place--as if we're all in on the same secret--which we are. I can only attest to one of the wine offerings as I was driving, but my companions raved about the other offerings and the cocktails. One of my companions said that his cocktail would have made Hemingway proud. And if that's not high praise, I don't know what is. The five stars are just because its such a cool concept. Well done, Justine's! read more

With no actual sign, nor any clear view of the actual bar when you walk in, Justines is to my knowledge Providence's only true speakeasy bar. Use Google Maps street view to find what you're looking for on the road, becuase it can be a little challenging at night to negotiate both the traffic and the search. It's right near La Lupita and you'll know you're there by the out-of-place mannequins wearing lingerie. When you get there you'll be greeted by a friendly bouncer, who'll show you in. Inside is a true-to-form speakeasy style bar. The drinks are both delicious and cheap and the bartenders are friendly. What's not to like? read more

I heard about this place about a year ago from a fellow resident. I finally went here a couple months ago. Challenging to find, but once you do, you will not be dissappointed. Located in Olneyville Square, there is no obvious sign. Once you walk in, there is an initial sense of confusion as you are in the middle of lingerie store. Once you verify with the bouncer that this is in fact the right place, he directs you behind a black curtain and there's a dimly lit bar with plenty of comfortable seats. This place is a true gem with high end drinks at bargain price. I usually get the whiskey drink, and since they're so delicious and cheap, I don't leave without a 2nd round :) read more

Best Bar if you can find it so Good Luck... if you do, you will venture through the Lingerie Shop and a lady will pull the curtain back to reveal an amazing bar. It is almost as you are transported into another era. You forget just outside is a not so nice area of the city. Great drinks and great prices. I suggest the Southside for the men and The French 75 for the ladies only 5$ a piece and are excellent. Highly recommended and as a hint there is no sign out front just a mannequin with lingerie on in the window. read more

Justine's - This place is the Best Bar if you can find it... If you do great 5$ cocktails my favorite the SouthSide - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The concept is definitely 5 star but the one thing that ruins any bar for me is obnoxiously loud music so you have to scream at the person next to you. This was not the case the last time I was there. The music did not in any way fit the theme of the place, buzzkill. It just isn't common sense read more

I am fairly confident that I would never have found this place on my own. Luckily, I was escorted by friends in-the-know. As others mentioned, there's no sign. Not a tiny, hard to spot sign, literally, no sign. Look for the lingerie shop and you'll find it. Once you enter the front shop, the host leads you through a black, velvet curtain where you're instantly transported back in time and you'll immediately regret not wearing you flashiest flapper dress....although you might get a judgy look from the owner if you did wear one... The decor is spot on. Music, lighting, wallpaper, everything. And the drinks are ridiculously affordable and deliciously authentic to boot! Get the French 75. Or two or three! If you like Loie Fuller, you'll like Justine's because it's the same owner who started them along with Ama's and Lily Marlene's. He's certainly got an unmistakable style but I'm not complainin'! PS if you're lucky you'll get to see some foreign cinema on the secret TV's behind the mirrors. I've yet to experience this but maybe that's just incentive to keep checking back. read more

As much as I enjoy the chic vibe of the bar, I was slightly disappointed by the quality of the mixed $6 drinks. From sampling both my mixed drinks and that of my friends, I've exhausted all of the super sweet concoctions that Justines had to offer. In short, the drinks were too sweet and lacked much personality. The staff were friendly and they were able to make slightly pricier concoctions with flare on request, but I could order those kind of drinks in a nicer neighborhood any day of the week. Overall, Justine is a great, chic place with mediocre $6 mix drinks, but given how sweet they are and how slightly sketchy the surrounding neighborhood is at night, I'd probably go elsewhere for a social drink. read more

Intrigued by the mystery of no signs and unmarked doors, I decided to embark on a mini-adventure to try and find this place. Armed with a Mapquest (no GPS for me) and a picture of 11 Olneyville Square shot by Google Earth, I easily found it--thanks to the extra clues about a tiny lingerie shop behind barred windows and the mention of a New York System Restaurant on the corner. Once inside, Justine's is a tall, dark, and handsome place cloaked in wood and dark blue velveteen. Justine's serves incredibly delicious hand-crafted cocktails and a small menu of delightful snacks. (Try the Smoked Salmon Crudo.) I went around 7:00 p.m. and the place was pretty empty, however, I'm sure it ramps up for a trendy night scene. But, if you're looking for a quiet place to sip and chat with more mature friends, go earlier in the evening. That way, you can park directly in front of the bar and not have to worry about someone stealing your car. read more

I was so excited to venture into this secret little place. Soooo cool! Now, I bring everyone here. Not to mention, I love anything in Olneyville because I want to see that area come alive. But, this place is awesome. Looks like a closed store, until you see someone tucked away behind a desk ready to check IDs, venture past the velvet curtain to the cutest little bar. Its more of speakeasy, really.. and I love it. Cheap, unique cocktails $5-$7 and great atmosphere to start or end the night! read more

Justine's gets better every time I go there. Hard to explain, since nothing really changed(other than a few new drinks) so I guess it has to me simply enjoying the place more. Cocktails I didn't quite like the first time I tried them are now my new favorites. The service is always excellent. Bringing new people there is quite an experience, the doubtful look when they are walking into the store front(I thought you said THIS was a nice place!), followed by the "oh wow!" after the curtains open. I strongly favor sweet cocktails, and I love the Chapala, French 75, Kosmonaught, Charlie Chaplin and Southside. Do yourself a favor and visit the place. Oh, and say hi to Georgette, she's the best. read more

Affordable drinks, super fun atmosphere- I love this spot. It's worth the extra step of double checking you've locked your car to enjoy all that is Justine's. Do it. read more

Justine's - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Probably one of my favorite bars. This is the type of place to come with a bunch of friends and catch up while sipping on some gloriously crafted cocktails. The place itself is quite small but very cozy nonetheless. Making conversation with the bartenders/barback can sometimes be like pulling teeth, but it can be nice if you do. read more

The dream of 2006 New York is alive in Providence, and I couldn't be happier about it. Remember when the barkeep at Milk and Honey first listened to your likes and dislikes and served you up the potion of your dreams? How about the first earl grey gin cocktail you drank at Pegu or when you sipped from a metal cocktail spoon/straw at Little Branch? That day you spent drowning your face in the menu at Clover Club with your Brooklyn friends? Or Elsa, where you made the grave mistake of mixing absinthe and champagne? Stirring jam in your cocktail at Madame Geneva was the prelude to sipping on bitters in the tiny outdoor table at Amor y Amargo and an aged Gibson at the Beagle. Then there was the Rum House, where you learned that even Midtown can rock an old-time cocktail bar, and that time you elbowed your way to the bar at Minetta Tavern to discover the beauty of a well-made Martinez. Sometimes I get caught up in the stupid NYC things I like and start to think that they would never fly anywhere else. I am occasionally heartened by a place like Justine's that exports an element I love about New York, modifies it to make it work in a different place (hello, $5 cocktails) and provides confirmation that, sometimes, New York and its weirdo denizens are spot-on. I tried the Gibson and the Stinger. The Gibson contained the best cocktail onion I have ever tasted and I want to come back on a weeknight to get the recipe (please share!). The Stinger was a fresh dessert in a glass. Decor is nice, music is low, bartenders are friendly. If I lived in Providence, I'd be here on the regular. Also,opening this place next to a NY System was a stroke of genius. My first job was on Manton Avenue and it's pretty exciting to see that Olneyville has changed a lot since I was 15. read more

As all the other reviews said there is no sign, no website, and pretty much word of the mouth. Took a chance and brought my best friend here for her birthday. We walked in and we were with our boyfriends the second we walk in while being greeted "are you here for pasties?" Came out of the doormans mouth. It was hilarious. This guy must love messing with people I know I would. We walked through the curtain and the ambiance was great, the bartender was a scruffy ginger Viking looking man who knew his shit. I was a bartender for many years and this guy was funny. The flowers behind the bar were some of the most beautiful roses I have ever seen. One thing I LOvE is that you can hear eachother speaking you don't have to yell. I thought that for four people 2-3 drinks each and 3 of the small "appetizers" the total was 80.00 that was so great! I can't wait to go again! I only wish the ambiance was a bit more burlesque-ish maybe that's just what I expected read more

This place has been on my must visit list ever since my girlfriend told me they have great drinks and that the lay out of the place was an experience. When we first arrived I thought the place was closed, as I peeked in the window only to see mannequins dressed in lingerie. Looks like my kind of place I thought. We walked in and there is just one bouncer and a large black curtain preventing you from entering. It seemed like you needed some sort of password to get in, except sadly you don't. You simply just get your ID checked and into the bar we went. The bar has a very cool vibe. The music wasn't too loud, and there is limited seating. There is bar seating and a few tables around the bar. You sit wherever you want. I would recommend eating before, because the place is mostly for pre-dinner drinks, not for like dinner and a drink. They do have like cheese plates and charcuteries, but nothing more. We decided to sit at the bar because we though it made us look cooler than sitting at a table. Don't ask why just roll with it! When we finally sat down, it took almost ten minutes for the bartender to even look our way/give us a menu, which was sort of a buzz kill. But I don't let stuff like that annoy me, people are busy. The bartender was friendly and was willing to describe the drinks to us to give us a better understanding of what to expect. The drink menu isn't extensive, but they can also make drinks that are not on the menu. For instance, I ordered an Old Fashioned and that isn't listed on the menu. It was very good by the way! I didn't order any food so I can't help you in that aspect, but I saw other people's plates and they looked appealing! All in all Justine's is a cool dive bar with a very artsy vibe. Everyone in there was very reserved and kept to themselves. The conversations were quiet and no one was overly loud. It's definitely a place to grab a nice drink to begin the night, but it's a place I'm not going to hurry back too, but will certainly come again. read more

Facing the prospect of spending my first Christmas alone, what better to do than drown my sorrows at an establishment at which I've never been... A great excuse to come to Justine's for the first time. To the uninitiated, the setting surrounding Justine's is shy of friendly - I suggest keeping an open mind about that. Far too often, the real gems of cities can be completely ignored by the exterior façade. It would be nice to have some sort of signage, but perhaps the effect of keeping out the uninformed is part of the experience. When going to a bar, the ambiance is hardly a concern of mine; yet the draw towards the dark, exposed brick surrounding is undeniable - as is the bartender explaining the merits of "Some Like it Hot" as it plays from the two-way mirror at the bar. But the drinks... Holy mole. So, so good, and so affordable! I even ordered off-menu (I got a Basil Hayden Old-Fashioned), with no fuss, and to great reward. Definitely stop by. read more

Awesome place with amazing decor for the era they are trying to be. Old style plush Velour furniture. Relaxing corner couches and chairs. Not full sizes drinks but worth the cost. Nice crowd and love how it is dimmed down with the lights. Love how u don't even kniw it's there and then walk in after the curtain is drawn and Wow. Bathrooms are clean and nice. Great place to bring friends who never heard or been to a place like this. read more

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Went to Justine's fairly early on a Friday night. Parking was a little tough but I eventually found something. There is no sign folks - but yes, it is the lingerie store. There is a woman at the desk and then she will pull back the curtains for you so reveal the bar behind. Apparently you can actually legitimately buy lingerie in the front part, too! The drinks are nice and inexpensive - cocktails are either $5 or $7.50. You cannot beat the prices! The atmosphere was cute, and we enjoyed one round before heading off somewhere else. It is a cute concept, but I don't think the drinks are as good at the Eddy or the Dorrance. But for half the price, its a nice value if you feel like trekking out to Olneyville. Next time I go here I am going to be sure to pair it with some hot weiners afterwards. read more

Hidden gem in Olneyville!! Justine's won me over last night and renewed my belief that it is one of the hippest places to have a cocktail and have a conversation with a friend without having to scream. The vibe is definitely a throwback to the prohibition days...the decor is smart, art decor with great attention to the interior design details. But one goes to a place like this to enjoy the spirits. Mike was tending the bar last night and made up some excellent Cosmopolitans for my friend and I. 4 drinks later, I was paying my tab at $30! Cheap night and a great environment to catch up with an old friend. Tuesday nights at Justine is a definite must if you simply want expertly made cocktails and a mellow place to have a conversation. Salud! read more

Like Mike Sears' other venues, Justine's has a vintage, intimate and chic vibe. Although there is a very big chance you might not even make it inside due to it's somewhat hidden location (the first time I tried going I had to turn right back around after circling the block a few times and giving up) I felt triumphant when I finally made it through the velvet curtains and the bouncers smart remarks about my baby face juxtaposition'd with my legal drinking age. Once inside, I was very impressed with the decor and the prices for high quality drinks. It was a quiet enough night and the bartender was friendly while recommending what drink to get. It was a great ambiance just to grab and drink and catch up with some friends. Wholeheartedly recommend! (if you can find it) read more

I really like this place. The atmosphere is great, the lighting is perfect, even the old movies playing along the bar add to the 1920s speakeasy feel. It's also pretty awesome that the store front is a lingerie store, it adds to the sensual, sultry feel of the bar. The craft cocktails are a huge draw because they're super cheap and taste great, and there is a great selection. However, I can only give this place 3 stars because the music selection is really a turn off. The music is way too loud so you have to yell over your friends or date or whoever you are there with. Besides the volume, the music choice does not match the ambience. I was looking for The Weeknd or something to be playing, instead it was really loud rock music. read more

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Great hidden away speaker-easy themed bar. Not too big or small. Good low-key atmosphere and service. I like places where being on your phone seems out of place, and this is one of those places. Look for the black spare store front with mannequin inside. read more

First timers - you will walk right by the door. Then you will turn around to find it, and you will once again walk by it. Once you find it, you will love it. It's quite intimate, and the drinks are delicious. Same owner as Lili Marlene's on Federal Hill, but this one has had a bit of a face lift. At times I wish it was slightly bigger, on a Saturday night it can leave a girl feeling a bit claustrophobic, but that it more of a 'me problem' then the pub. So go, relax, grab a drink and enjoy yourself, this is as 'Providence' as it gets - hidden gem. read more

This is by far my favorite bar right now in Providence. Maybe it's the secretiveness of it, maybe it's the fact that the drinks are cheap and good! I love the atmosphere too, it's small and cozy and feels just a bit sexy. Every time I go here I always have a great time and the staff is very friendly and personable. I find myself making up excuses or finding friends who haven't been yet just to get back to this place. You must try it! It's a little hard to find, we walked by it the first time we came, but that just adds to the excitement. There is no name outside to indicate where you are. Just look for a sleazy lingerie shop. I won't tell you what happens once you're inside because that's the best part. read more

If you are looking for a funky bar with reasonable drinks and atmosphere galore this is the place. It's a mix of Providence chic and Olneyviille charm with a dash of prohibition mystique. The $6 drink menu is great and the drinks are strong but very tasty. We were there on a recent Saturday night and were treated to a very funky mix of people! Haven't had that much fun in a long time. Free parking right across the street. It's a bit hard to find but worth the effort. You just have to look for the purple curtain and the lingerie shop! read more

Good bar in the back of what seems to be a lingerie store. Solid drinks and easy going atmosphere. Also most cocktails were only $8 and the house specialties didn't top out at more than $12. read more

A hidden speakeasy in the middle of Olneyville. The front is a lingerie shop. Upon entering you'll get a sly look from the shop attendant as they slide open the curtain to the back room. As soon as you enter you'll see a dimly bar and a few tables sprinkled around. It's vibe is very intimate. The cocktail menu is a bit small but they have some great drinks from around $5-8. Overall, a great place in Providence! read more