This place is a great dive bar in downtown Providence! Bartender and bar back were exceptional…read more Highly recommend!

The Stable. "Great service, unique ambiance, and music. A…read moreperfect place to enjoy great company!"

Loud as hell, comfy seating, nice space, friendly & watchful staff, this place is awesome.read more

Nice place that hosts the local goth nights the last Friday of every month. I'd like the dance…read morefloor to be bigger, but it is what it is. Drinks are fine - a little small, maybe. Bartenders are always great. I've gone for disco, nights, too. There's some parking nearby, but not a lot.

This is a non-pretentious little joint with great music. Their drink prices - beer, wine,…read moreseltzers, specialty cocktails - run about average for this sort of place. Western Stars, with top-notch musicians, was playing when I was there. There was no cover charge, but they did pass the hat. I love the fact that they have live music at 6PM on a Friday night. It's not surprising that it was a relatively older crowd, with some great dancers who were really fun to watch. Street parking only, which makes it a little difficult when there are piles of snow.

Gotta love this unpretentious local spot to see live music. I've seen a lot of bands here but my…read morefavorite was a Vapors of Morphine show. It's rarely crowded so you can almost always have a good view of the stage. Friendly, chill vibes and a decent selection of beers. They used to serve food but I don't think they do anymore so get a bite to eat somewhere beforehand.

After all the years I've lived in this area and all the times I've visited Providence, I genuinely…read morecannot believe I had never heard of The Boombox. That changed this weekend, and I'm honestly a little annoyed that it took us this long to discover it. The day started innocently enough. My wife and I were doing one of our usual brewery and cocktail crawls through Providence, and at this point in the evening we were walking from Westminster Street toward Federal Hill. It was around 11:00 PM, and after a day involving several breweries, I had reached the inevitable point where finding a restroom had become a priority. We happened to be passing the Dean Hotel, so my wife suggested that I ask if I could use the lobby bathroom. We walked into the hotel, asked the guy at the desk, and he was nice enough to point me toward the restroom. While I was taking care of business, my wife, being the wonderfully nosy person that she is, noticed a door with red lights flashing around it and naturally went to investigate. I came out of the bathroom a few minutes later and she informed me that there was this really cool, divey-looking place behind the door where everyone was singing and that we absolutely needed to go check it out. For once, following my wife's curiosity turned out to be an excellent decision. We walked into The Boombox and ended up having one of the most unexpectedly fun parts of the entire night. The atmosphere is warm, upbeat and incredibly welcoming. It has that slightly dive-bar, slightly underground-club feeling that makes you immediately relax and feel like you're supposed to be there. Everyone seems to be there for the same reason: have some drinks, sing badly or surprisingly well, cheer for strangers, and generally have a ridiculous amount of fun. And the karaoke setup is excellent. You pay just $1 per song to sing, there is an extensive songbook, and on a busy weekend night they have a system that keeps people moving through the rotation rather than leaving everyone wondering whether they'll actually get their turn before closing. There is seating along the walls, but once the place really fills up, expect to be standing. Honestly, that's probably the better way to experience it anyway. The energy comes from the crowd. If you've never seen a 40-year-old Bavarian doctor grab a microphone and sing Blink-182's "What's My Age Again?" while dancing around like she's 18 years old, then you haven't lived. My wife absolutely owned that room. I have known her for a long time and have seen plenty of sides of her, but watching her completely commit to that performance was something else. We laughed until we hurt, and that's exactly what a night like this is supposed to be. The bar is also very good. There's a nice selection of cocktails, beer and other drinks, and the bartenders know what they're doing. You can order a classic or try something a little more creative, and the drinks fit the atmosphere perfectly. You're not coming here for some quiet, contemplative cocktail experience, but you also aren't stuck drinking watered-down nonsense just because you're at a karaoke bar. The staff deserve a lot of credit, too. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, and there was none of that weird attitude you sometimes encounter at nightlife spots where the staff seem annoyed that customers are actually there. The whole place has an energy that makes you feel supported when you decide to get up and sing, which is important because most people need at least a little encouragement before voluntarily standing in front of a room full of strangers with a microphone. It can definitely get crowded, especially on weekends, so don't expect to stroll in late on a Saturday and have your choice of seats. There are some seats around the perimeter, but when it's packed, you're probably going to be standing. They also have private rooms available for parties, which would be a fantastic option if you're looking to do something a little more organized for a birthday or group event. What I love most is that we weren't even looking for this place. We were simply walking through Providence, I needed a bathroom, my wife saw a mysterious red-lit door and decided to investigate, and suddenly we had discovered what became one of the highlights of our entire night. Those are usually the best places, the ones you don't find because somebody told you to go there. You find them because you happened to open the right door. Will we be back? Absolutely. One hundred percent. The Boombox is one of those places where you can walk in not knowing anyone and leave feeling like you've been part of the party. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good drinks, an enormous selection of songs and a crowd that clearly came to have fun. If you're in Providence and haven't been, give it a shot. Just be prepared to discover that your wife apparently has a secret career waiting for her as the lead singer of Blink-182.

Worst service I've ever experienced in my life. Paid $50 for a drink which I never got a single sip…read moreof. My bartender asked me to lean in because she loved the smell of my perfume. As I'm leaning forward she placed my drink right in front of me which I didn't see and it spilled all over my outfit and the bar and she refused to comp me for it at all. One of those experiences that you never forget because you feel like you were wronged. The drink was only $20 but I was tipping her over the compliment and felt completely robbed after. On top of that what's the point in paying to request songs if we have to sit and wait for the bartender to sing all her choices first. Terrible service will never recommend to anyone I know. Upon looking at the reviews I'm not the only person that has been treated rudely at this establishment by your female bartender. What are you guys going to do about this? Years of complaining about your bartenders is not okay.

Great neighborhood spot always open even during the blizzard of '26. Nat the bartender and all the…read morepatrons were friendly and welcoming. Bingo should be a bucket list event for anyone within driving distance.

Proper Dive Bar…read more Dark, cheap, older staff, grizzled clientele. Sound good? Sounds good to me. Duffin's a great spot to go and drink cheap light crap beers and play Keno. Thanks

I love this place! I've been twice, including for a live performance by Front and Center Band, and…read morethey put on an amazing show. The food, drinks, energy, and overall atmosphere are all fantastic. Everything we've ordered has been delicious, and it's always nice to see everyone having such a great time. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience, and that's been true every time I've visited. I can't recommend this place enough. I would be a regular if I lived in RI. For now I'll say, I'll definitely be back, and I can't wait for my next visit.

Thanks to a friend for inviting me to join him at The Blue Room in Pawtuxet Village last night…read more My burger was delicious, the staff were lovely (shout-out to owner Jen!) the music was terrific and the atmosphere was chill. It's also a great time whenever you run into local legends Len Cabral and Rose Weaver If you like jazz, good food and drink in a location with a real neighborhood vibe, I highly recommend checking it out! Plenty of available parking, both on the street and in the private lot next to the dry cleaners on the corner, where there are dedicated spots for Blue Room patrons.

Great place! Great staff!…read moreGo and go often. Great vibe and comfortable seating through out

Very disappointing.... Very cool vibes but the manager was drunk and scolded the bartender in front…read moreof our group. They will also charge your card a $40 authorization regardless of what you order. When I asked them about the charge they claimed that people walk out all the time and that it's 'standard' and if I have money in my account it shouldn't be a problem. Don't go if you want quality service.

I played trumpet at this theater several times in past for various artists and each time I have a…read moreblast but November 4th 2023 was extraordinary with Tabanka Djaz. All staffs and musicians got there early and we took time to prepare the show for excellence. Great people are working there with warmth and professionalism in very relaxed way so that no matter what happens show is very successful and happy through my experience here. I enjoy coming here from Boston area but parking can be tough so everyone come here, get early enough for good parking spot. Great musical experience !

The Strand Ballroom & Theatre (formerly the Paramount Theatre, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel and commonly…read moreThe Strand) is a live music venue located in downtown Providence. The theatre opened in 1915 as a vaudeville theatre and later became a cinema and concert venue. I have been to the Strand several times for concerts and live shows. It's a small venue with a busy calendar and very expensive concessions. It used to be called Lupo's until 2017 when it was renamed the Strand. The few times I've been, the shows have not started on time and they are not very good telling you what the delay is about....nevertheless, it's a place for live music for young and old to get entertained.