Stopped in to meet a couple of friends before the concert, the young lady behind the bar was very quick to take care of us and make sure we had a drink, the drinks were made very well, and the beers were fantastic, as I looked around, it seemed like everybody was having a really good time, if you're looking for a dive bar, this is the best place close to the Civic Center read more

This local pub in downtown Providence on Empire street is close the Roger Williams Campus, so it attracts lots of college aged kids. The bar has over 35 different beers to try, quick inexpensive bites to eat, a jukebox, a pool table, and a dartboard, and not to mention the occasional live band. Nothing beats a nice cold glass of Whalers's local Rhode Island beer. The ambiance is a bit dark but the beer choices are pretty good. read more

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The staff is so accommodating and helpful! Lost my phone and they all helped get it back safe and sound in no time. Definitely people who are here for the community! Much love read more

Great food, drinks and atmosphere! Great place to start your morning on St. Patrick's Day!

Best Irish bar in Providence! Go Friar Nation! Bartenders extremely welcoming!!! Good beer selection and music was great! All the patrons were also very welcoming and friendly! read more

stopped in yesterday afternoon said they opened at 3:30 but they opened at 3:33 and the bartender Michelle had an attitude as soon as we walked in and she had a smart mouth, she did end up being nice after, we will go back again if ever in the area. read more

Muldowneys Great casual bar to get a beer and have good convesation. People are very friendly. read more

Muldowney's Pub - Muldowneys. Great place to have a beer and make a friend. Great casual bar and have good conversations . - Dive Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This place is great! Local bar that services great drinks! Adam who's a bartender is great! Definitely add it to your places to stop. 110% recommended read more

A perfect dive bar IMO with a variety of cheap drinks and a mixed crowd that gets pretty rowdy past 11 or so. Definitely worth a stop for anyone looking for a casual drink. read more

What a crappy, nearly intrigue-free bar. Drunken foolishness is one thing. Ending up here because almost everything else was closed was my own fault. Citizens, plan ahead and avoid my mistake. And by mistake, I mean darkening Muldowney's door. Just...junk. If you know you'll frown to yourself in the morning in a "what a waste of money" way, ramble on. Please. Cash only, and acts like last call desperation for longer than even your average watering hole where that's to be expected. I gave it a try - you can safely avoid doing the same. read more

Muldowney's Pub - Dive Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

WARNING This was the WORST bar experience I've ever had in my entire life. My friend asked the price of a green tea shot and the bartender, Adam, looked at him like he had 3 heads. Adam made a rude comment to my friend saying that he shouldn't be at a bar if he can't afford a shot. My friend then asked if he could have a beer and Adam told him no. My friend asked again, and he proceeded to stare at him for 30 seconds without answering. Adam said he would not serve him without giving any reason. Then, when my other buddy and I asked to get a drink, he said he wouldn't serve us either. We then walked out. Adam is a genius businessman as he refuses to serve his customers and instead hopes to lose profits for Muldowney's!!! Whoever hires these bartenders needs a better screening process. Never again. What a complete joke and waste of 15 minutes this place was. read more

There are certain bartenders that you can tell actually care about people there and the regulars, and then you have the others that are just trying to keep their job... Adam and Karen seem to be the best of the ones I've met out of the whole city the others... Might need to reconsider how they treat people read more

Probably the only dive bar left in PVD. Cheap(er) drinks, decent but not too friendly staff, good live music when they have it, and a "bouncer" at the door to keep folks in check. I like that it's open later than most other places, so I've ended the night here a few times, then moved along to get wieners. read more

This place should be avoided. They lack the safeguards and attention to customers and are offering up stale and poorly prepared foods. They may need to find new ownership to survive! read more

Great down town dive bar cheap nice people there are not to many of these places left read more

Muldowney's Pub - The champagne of beers - Dive Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Good Ole Dive Bar Muldowney's is my old standby when I am going to show in Providence. Cheap beers, good juke box, pleasant service. It's cash only so be prepared. I see that the place got some bad reviews but what are the reviewers expecting? This is a simple dive bar in Downtown Providence. If your looking to save a few bucks for the same drink that you can get 2 doors down from here. Try Muldowney's, if you like dive bars. Thanks read more

So, aside from walking into the essence of a wet sock and armpit I really appreciate the 1 stressed out strung out bartender not serving us because she doesn't know the standard down the line....so we stood there trying to obtain oxygen and enjoy the old school jukebox tunes...but alas were still dry, no drink, go nextdoor to as220 where they actually serve you. The hospitality is on point and the air is clean. A read more

This place is awesome!! Great local bar! Great drinks at great pricing! The location is walking distance from the Dunk! read more

This place is awesome. Located right in the heart of downtown Providence. The atmosphere is great, the music is excellent, and the bartenders are friendly. It's a 2 minute walk to the Dunkin Donuts Center and Convention Center. I recommend stopping in and checking it out. read more

On a random trip to providence I was looking for some dive bars to stop at and found this place. Had seating outside. We went in and we're greeted by a friendly lady bartender who's been working there for over 15+ years. They had Karaoke which the sound was subpar( hard to hear the person singing ) they had pool tables draft beers and seemed like late at night everyone who works in the service industry comes here before they close. I would be back again due to the friendly service we received. Thanks read more

Hands down the best local bar in the downtown area. Prices, service, and atmosphere can't be beat. Play a game of pool or throw a few bucks in the jukebox. Mike, the owner, is a great guy who wants to make sure your glass is full and there's a smile on your face. If you heading to a Friars or Providence Bruins game, then this is your pre/post game stop. You wont be disappointed. read more

Hey, welcome to 'Downey's, here's a beer a biatch and a sharpened pool cue. Have a good time. I'm giving this place 4 stars because, well it's a dive, basically, and out of dives it's a 4 star one. PBR's $2, and the company is good. They have a DJ some nights, and they have karaoke other nights. Pool table, and an ATM. You're allowed to bring your beers that are in cups outside to drink. Cash only, and everyone will know your name/ knows each other. Service was quick, and if you sit on the wrong side of the bar the people playing pool will ask you to move every 15 seconds. Maybe I just like this place because two chicks hit on me when I walked in, sure they were drunk, and it was probably because I was dressed so out of place that the forbidden fruit must be tasted...but I like to think it was my lumberjack musk that wafted over to them and aroused the senses, demanding satisfaction. Either way, check it out if you're downtown and are all like 'woh i only have 10 bucks left, is there anywhere we can just go chill, buy cheap beers and scope out da shawtiez? Bruddah you KNOW a tattoo gets my engine goin' and such. read more

This is definitely a dive bar. If you don't like dive bars don't come here. If you don't want to encounter an older male crowd then don't come here. If you don't have cash, don't come here - it's cash only. What I like about this place: It is consistently less crowded than all the other bars in Providence. It has outdoor seating where you can drink and people watch. They have a turkey burger with sweet potato fries for like $7.00. Pitchers are all domestic but cheap nonetheless. The bartender is usually always an older women and very sweet even bringing my food outside for me. I've been by myself before and being a 24 year old female some of the characters can be a little weird especially when you're outside smoking but all are harmless and from what I have gathered - good natured. Most of the time I prefer the laid back atmosphere as opposed to a lot of the other places in Providence. read more

Great dive to grab a beverage before or after a game at the Dunk. The owner Mike is a really friendly guy who makes you welcome.

Muldowney's could be described as the ying to something like Malted Barley's yang. Here you will not find: - pretentiousness - credit card readers - fancy mixed drinks Assuming there is a mainstream american sporting event taking place, it will be showing on one of the television screens. The beer will be cold, and cheap. Really, those are the core things that define a bar, and Muldowney's does them well. It's not trying to be anything it isn't. They do have some tables out front if it's a nice day. read more

CASH ONLY. I came here before the Friars game because Trinity was impossible as usual. I just wanted some beer! Very basic beer selection, but PBR drafts are $2 if you're not picky. It's true: Basic old man/townie bar with Irish stuff and sports stuff and classic rock. Nice bartenders, laid back and friendly. Not very exciting or edgy or fancy, but that's me. I'm keeping it real. If you order a pizza off the menu it comes from Bravo around the corner. read more

My favorite little dive bar. Bartenders are fun and attentive to my liver needs and the owner is great. Stop in and enjoy. Bartenders Regan , Kristen, Sarah are really fun and make great drinks!!! read more

I SWEAR last time I was at Muldowney's, there was a counter along the far wall. I sweahtagahd! However, last time I was at Muldowney's was in 2008, when I was shooting jello shots in syringes, keeping my cousin from jumping out of moving vehicles and into snowbanks, and preventing said cousin from beligerently throwing bottles at people. So I could be wrong about the counter. But I clearly remember it!! Apparently I was wrong (see also: drunk). Muldowney's is a solid Irish bar (again, not how I remember it). Beer is wicked cheap and the Red Sox game is on. There are the requesite plethora of bros hanging around outside. There were no jello shots to be found this last time, which was sort of a disappointment if you ask me. I managed to stay out of trouble (at least in public) in Providence last weekend, which is sort of sinful in and of itself. The bartender was super nice, and again, this place is super cheap. I'm just said it didn't get freakaaayyyyy again. read more

I have such mixed feeling about this place. Downey's has been my "Cheers" for the last 2 years or so, but lately the crowd has seemed to of changed a lot. We used to be able to walk in there and know everyone and enjoy a drama free night. It seems as though in the last few months when we go it's either hit or miss. Sometimes it's the regulars, sometimes it's a mix of people, and sometimes it's just a plain circus. They have themed nights (free pool Mondays, $3 tini Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday is karaoke, and Thursday is a hip-hop DJ) which influences the crowd a bit. Drinks are strong and fairly priced for being a bar in Providence. The bartenders are all really friendly (90% of the time, you can't always expect people to be happy on a constant) although some have a much wider knowledge of cocktails than others. Outdoor seating is a plus. Food before 10 is a plus. Size is a minus. All in all, it's worth a shot if you want some cheap drinking. read more

I absolutely love this pub! Amazing service, I highly recommend everyone to come. The owner is awesome, super friendly and he brings a great vibe, especially during these times. Everyone please support small businesses! read more

We stumbled into this pub out of desperation as newcomers to the city. We wanted someplace cheap to drink and watch a hockey game. The bartender was friendly and gladly put the game on for us. Beers were super cheap ($2) and we were provided with free peanuts to snack on. The patrons were friendly, we had excellent service, and the bathrooms were clean. The crowd and vibe of the bar was interesting- it was a total dive but I loved it. If you go into it with this in mind and are looking for a cheap place to grab a domestic beer, this is an awesome choice! read more

Yo, this place is the tits. Bartenders are the coolest in town, locals are entertainment for days. Jimmy makes the best gummy bear shots around! Xoxo read more

Classic Irish pub. Guinness is perfect temperature, lights are dim, crowd during the day is... Experienced, so it's quiet. Outdoor street side seating and cash only, what's not to like. read more

Typical Irish dive bar, centrally located close to Trinity theater. Inexpensive is the best aspect. The drinks, the bar itself are all standard. read more

Well this is not your bells and whistles fancy bar. It's Irish so it's simple..Great alcohol cheap. Come here if you want to wind down on a weekday or just catchup for a drink with a friend, music is a mix of the yesterday's and today's classics mixed with Irish tunes . It's cash only so make sure you have some bills on ya. Alcohol is cheap bud light is 2.50 draft and a henney on the rocks is 7 so you get the idea. The crowd is mostly middle aged to older. All you do is drink all night and have a good time without that hole in your packet, yes they'll remember you the next time you come in. That's what you called a neighborhood bar. read more

A decent dive. Cheap drinks and decent service. Make sure to avoid drunky Wayne with his poor jokes (2 inches from his manhood) but good enough place. Downtown PVD doesn't have much anyways. It's the kind of place to bring a group to make your own night! read more

I will NEVER go back to this bar! Sunday night, Veteran's Day, we took our two veteran friends with Purple Hearts out for some drinks and ended up going to Muldowney's. There was a couple trays of food out so my friend grabbed some fries and the bartender started screaming at us that we are disgusting and how dare we eat the food that was out (we honestly thought it was for veteran's day; plus it was cold food and there was no sign) so we apologized, but the bartender kept degrading us so we walked out and he seriously followed us with a spoonful of food and asked if he could feed us like we were less than human. If I could give zero stars, I would. Completely unprofessional and NOT how you treat Veterans ON Veteran's Day. You should be ashamed of yourself. You're also testing your luck treating people this way. read more

Basic dive bar.. But for the love of god, get rid of the horrid karaoke on sat nights!! Id much rather be able to hear some tunes from the jukebox then to hear the same drunk woman butcher terrible 80's slow jams. Switch it to another day read more

During major New England sports events, they have 25 cent wings and 6 dollar pitchers of PBR. The wings are awesome. I wish they had one of these in California. read more

I really like this hole in the wall pub, we were served right away and the bartenders were really nice. They dont accept credit cards but there is an ATM inside and my wonderful bank rebates those pesky foriegn ATM fees! Can't wait to go again! read more