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Smug Brewing

4.6 (49 reviews)
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Megan H.

Love them! Sours are life! Always open even in snow - thank you!! Games to play, friendly staff, love this place!

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Kristen W.

Smug is a great little spot in Pawtucket! We have been here several times and love that they host events like bonsai trees. They have lots of tables and a great selection of beer. They offered a sample with the Big Lewbrewski and their DIPA was tasty. They have a lot of games and often have food trucks outside. They have lots of beers to go and host good events

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Melissa V.

Stopped here for our 14th brewery drinks. They only have street parking, but we didn't have any problems finding a spot. They are located in an old mill building. Nice setting to have a drink. My partner got Smoke on the Lager which he thought was good and I got the blueberry seltzer (only flavor) which had a nice taste, but it had a beer flavor to it. They also had someone set up selling food, I'm not sure what was offered as we had already eaten. Worth the stop to check out if your in the area.

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Brewster M.

Man, let me tell you 'bout this brewery we stumbled upon. It was in this ancient, like really old building, man. We're talkin' halls and corridors everywhere, like we were lost in a freakin' maze. It felt like we wandered into some old-school, maybe a converted school house or somethin', you dig? But hey, gotta give props to the staff, man. They were super friendly and helpful, like the chillest dudes around. The service was on point, no complaints there. They had our backs, makin' sure we were taken care of. Now, here comes the bummer, man. The beer, oh boy, it was below average, to say the least. Some of it was straight-up bad, like a bad trip, you know? We were hopin' for some mind-blowing brews, but sadly, they fell short. The flavors were subpar, not livin' up to our expectations. I had the IPAs. A friend has a sour that was pretty good. Maybe the other styles are better than their IPAs. But you know, it's like I always say, you win some, you lose some, man. While the beer was a letdown, the friendly staff and great service made up for it a little bit.

Blueberry Sour
Rebecca M.

Smug Brewing has consistently put out some of my favorite sours in RI. I've had both their blueberry and raspberry sours and both were excellent. The employees are all so friendly and the vibe is great. Tons of seating and game options for large groups too. Hope to see them bring back the raspberry sour soon!

Jennifer B.

These guys quickly transformed the former Bucket Brewery space and made it home. It's more open now, the bar/tasting area is larger and you can quickly get to the restrooms. Parking on the street looks hard, but it's not. Pull on the curb across from the brewery and head in. They had around 6-7 beers on draft and cans to take with. I had half pours of both stouts which were very good. Prices are pretty standard. You can get a taste, a half or full glass. Looking forward to seeing these guys grow and grateful they're in the neighborhood.

John O.

Nice job folks! Wasn't planning on stopping bye saw the sign said what the heck let's give it a try, low and behold it was their grand opening, was able to bean a ticket and enjoy the festivities. Nothing like a new brewery in town.

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Emily G.

Great beer and easy curb-side pick up. Placing the order online was super easy and so was the pick up. Will definitely be getting more when we return!

Shawn A.

Awesome little brewery just around the corner (or so) from me. One of those places I'm always like, "I need to stop in there." So I finally did and wow, great beer! I had a flight (4 beers)so I could sample a number of their options and I really enjoyed them all. I was a big fan of their Sour. I will be back.

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James M.

My wife and I reserved a barrel online at Smug and it didn't disappoint. What a fun experience with very large pours! We did a bunch of flights and we played games!! Such an epic night! Beers are always changing and the experience is low key with a touch of awesomeness!

Allie D.

This place is a bit hard to find but a total gem in Pawtucket! They have food vendors on Saturdays and on this day they had a Jamaican food vendor, which sold patties (beef, chicken, or curry veggie) and coconut rice bowls. They were sadly all out of the veggie patties when we got there (around 5:30) but they offered to only make me half an order of the veggie rice bowl so it would be the same price ($6.00 - super affordable). I ordered the Lights Out Stout and it was delicious!! Had a coffee flavor and was great if you like dark beer. They have mostly IPAs but a decent selection. The environment there is a good vibe as well - would love to go back during the daytime.

Two beers on my flight. I enjoy they have rotating food vendors most times I am here!
Anthony C.

I really enjoy Smug's beers and it's a great addition to Pawtucket! The brewery has six beers on tap and if you are an avid beer drinker looking to try them all, I suggest getting a flight. They typically have local food vendors on site which makes it nice to try various food trucks while grabbing a few beers.

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Sarah A.

Absolutely love this local brewery. Before COVID we would stop by here several times a month and enjoy a brew at their chill, comfortable bar and seating area. There was lots of room to spread out including a bench, small tables and a living room like area with a sofa and board games. There also used to be great events with local food trucks such as Burgundian Waffles from Attleboro and JA Patty from RI. Since COVID, we have continued to support this brewery by stopping by for some of their outdoor food truck features (the Cousin's Maine Lobster truck events are epic) and picking up four packs of beer using their online ordering platform and curbside pickup. My bf loves the Driving Miss Hazy IPA. I adored their Tiger King tribute beer and their Gourds Gone Wild pumpkin brew. Both of these were limited release. I also enjoy the Driving Miss Hazy, Short and Stout (tastes like coffee so yum) and the Chubby Unicorn (a whopping 9% ABV DIPA). Their new release Cabin Fever, a winter lager with 7% ABV has is a nice maple and caramel flavor that is perfect for this time of year. We've also purchased a lot of their merchandise including hats, tee shirts, long sleeve shirts and flannels to represent Pawtucket and their delicious beer. The staff here has also always been friendly, chill and excellent both when we were inside at the bar and with the curbside pick up. Many of the staff have been around long term and that is always a sign of a good business. I encourage you to order your special release brews early as the popular ones do fly quickly. Very convenient pick up arrangement right outside (pull up and text) and great COVID precautions: staff all wear masks and will gladly deposit the brews in your trunk so you don't even have to get out of your car.

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Such an amazing atmosphere, I love to stop in for a beer and play some uno! LOVE the sours and the stouts personally!

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Such a fun wonderful place to stop in! The food truck selection brought in is amazing

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7 years ago

Not a bad little place. Staff was friendly. I tried 3 different beers. 1 good, 1 meh, 1 pass. I'll definitely come back.

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Phantom Farms Brewing - Interior

Phantom Farms Brewing

4.6(35 reviews)
4.9 mi

Phantom Farms Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in Cumberland, Rhode Island in March 2024. It…read morewas founded by entrepreneur Jason Macari and his son-in-law Jay Neveu. Macari first worked for toy manufacturer Hasbro before launching a custom cabinetry business with another former Hasbro colleague. Today he is involved in multiple businesses. For a new venture, Macari decided to open his own brewery with Neveu, another former Hasbro employee. The partners acquired and completely renovated the circa 1872 Berkeley Mill boiler room building to house the brewery. They named it "Phantom Farms" after the Macari family's local apple orchard and bakery just down the road. Oscar Garrido and Andrea Riera, a husband-and-wife team from Chile, were hired as the head brewers. Since opening, Phantom Farms has become known for its farm-to-pint operation, its close connection to its namesake orchard, a historic taproom, and award-winning lagers. I recently visited Phantom Farms Brewing while I was in town for the day. I was scheduled to meet up with some other beer bloggers. The first thing I noticed was how beautiful the restored historic building was. There was plenty of space upstairs and downstairs, indoors and outdoors, and the brewery is also family-friendly. After exploring all of the various rooms, I looked over the draught menu. There was an eclectic mix of beer styles as well as hard cider crafted with apples from the Phantom Farms Orchard. Between mingling with the other bloggers and playing some games of Biñho, I enjoyed pours of "Half Dark" (Czech Amber Lager), "Elegant Viking" (New England IPA), "Alternate Continuum" (Barrel-Aged Saison), and "Hypernova" (Barleywine). I was very impressed with everything that I tried, especially the last two. Between an excellent roster of beers, a beautiful historic space, and some excellent company, I had a really enjoyable experience at Phantom Farms and I highly recommend them to any craft beer aficionados who are visiting the area!

Visit Phantom Farms Brewery for the first time last night! It was trivia night indoors but we had…read moreour dog with us so we sat outside. There was a food truck set up which was great and plenty of options inside. The service was quick and we enjoyed the space overall! I was thrown off that this is not, in fact, located at the actual Phantom Farms, but that's totally on me! It was still a nice spot to stop into.

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Crooked Current Brewery - Caramel White Stout

Crooked Current Brewery

4.8(64 reviews)
1.0 mi
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Always an awsome time at our first female owned and operated brewery. It's a small spot but always…read moreparking there and room for drinking. There were always three beers and you can try them all in a flight to decide what you one would like a pour of. The atmosphere is very welcome , with Nichole remembering her customers and always thanks them For visiting. For a real fun time check out the social medias ! They are always funny ! The most important part of this place is the beer. As a small brewery if you only make small batches you have better be sure they are all amazing. And this is the case here. As the kids say .. " slay ". Every beer I have had has been Delcious. Whether is my fave the neopolitan , my husbands fave mango, peppermint stout , they are all delicious. This is one of our fave places to go ... please Check it out and tell them #lizpour sent you. Cheers !

Went here for the first time. They have three beers on tap and the rotate flavors every month. This…read moremonth they have fall flavors on tap. You can get beer served by the glass or do a flight. They also give small samples if you do not want to do a flight. I don't remember the names of the beers we tasted except one which was a Neapolitan which you could taste all of the flavors like the ice cream. One was a pumpkin ale. The beers weren't bad if you like ales. The place is very tiny but they do have seats outside if you go on a nice day. Definitely worth a stop

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Moniker Brewery - My beer flight

Moniker Brewery

4.6(71 reviews)
3.1 mi•Federal Hill
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Moniker Brewing is the best! While the beer selection isn't the biggest, you'll surely find…read moresomething you'll like. There's plenty of seating indoors, plus two large outdoor patios that are perfect when the weather is nice! There are also plenty of TVs throughout, making it a great spot for game day. While they don't offer food themselves, there are usually food trucks outside where you can grab a bite. The staff are always super friendly and happy to offer suggestions or samples if you ask. Definitely love coming to Moniker and highly recommend checking it out!

Moniker Brewery is a craft brewery that opened in Providence, Rhode Island in January 2021. It was…read morefounded by business partners Bryan Benedict, Jeff Goodno, Ben Estes, Ted Pease and Jean Lombard. Benedict left a career in IT in order to turn his craft beer hobby into a full time job. He worked as a sales rep and brand manager for a wholesaler before becoming the director of marketing and sales at Connecticut-based Beer'd Brewing Company. He dreamed of opening his own brewery, so he partnered with Goodno, who had 15+ years of experience working for breweries such as Taproot, Victory Brewing, and SOME Brewing. Estes, who had formerly worked at Proclamation Ale Company and the Guild, was hired as the head brewer. Pease and Lombard, who had experience with tax laws and other skills, were the last partners to come on board. They set up shop in a former auto body. Benedict chose the name "Moniker" to strip away the focus on brand egos and instead focus entirely on the taproom experience, the community, and the beer. The brewery became notable for their wide repertoire of beer styles, even earning praise from Hop Culture Magazine. In May 2026, Moniker purchased Ravenous Brewing in Cumberland with plans to rebrand it as "Moniker North". I recently visited Moniker Brewery while I was passing through Providence. They had been on my list for a while. The place was small and cozy but inviting with a decent amount of indoor seating. There is also patio seating outside, but it was a little too wet and chilly on the day of my visit. I pulled up a seat at the bar and looked over the draught menu. There was a nice eclectic mix of styles. I ordered a sampler flight which included "L.H. Czech Dark" (Tmavé), "Midnight Rodeo" (Dark Mexican Lager), "Blinded by Nostalgia" (IPA), "Stay Cool Drink Moniker" (Hazy Pale Ale), and "It's Called Sightseeing" (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tripel). The latter was my favorite! Between the eclectic mix of styles and the friendly space, I really enjoyed my visit to Moniker. I look forward to when they open their new larger space.

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Narragansett Brewing Company - Nachos with chicken on the side

Narragansett Brewing Company

4.2(131 reviews)
2.9 mi
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Truly one of my favorite breweries and a staple in Providence! The beer selection is quite vast…read more Whether you're looking for a staple like the Hi-Neighbor lager, a seasonal beer, or even one of their rotating hard juices, they have it! There's also a menu of snacks, flatbreads, and sandwiches if you're feeling hungry. All of the bartenders are always kind and willing to give recommendations or samples if you're unsure what to order. The vibes are also unmatched! Situated right on the water in Fox Point, you can grab a table with a view of the river, sit right at the bar, or find a spot near one of the TVs to catch a game. Pro tip: On the first Thursday of every month, they have a First Thursday punch card where you can collect stamps and save them up for prizes! Definitely recommend for a chill night out with some friends or your favorite person.

Narragansett it is always a good time. It has a lot of open space so larger groups can meet here…read more I've seen a lot of events and clubs meet at this establishment. They do have a parking lot, which is awesome, but it fills up very fast and parking in the area can be tough once the lot is full. The service is always friendly and attentive, they have really helped me make selections when I wasn't sure what to order in terms of beer. They usually let you try something if you're not sure if you're going to like it before you order which I appreciate because I can be very picky. I typically get a flight when I'm there because I like to try the different beers and I really love their Pilsner probably most of all. They do a good job with IPAs and their pumpkin beer is good, not too sweet, which is what I prefer. I think they excel the most at German style beer. I appreciate that they typically have a variety of beer as well as hard seltzers and also wine so that I can bring most friends even if they don't like beer. They also sell craft soda for those who don't drink alcohol. So there's usually something for everyone. I can't really speak on the food because I don't typically order food when I'm there, but it always smells good. Additionally, they have been known to participate in fundraisers for nonprofits and that is always an A+ in my book.

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Rhode Island Brew Fest

Rhode Island Brew Fest

3.8(9 reviews)
1.7 mi
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I must say I had a really nice time at the RIBF. I live in NJ and had an opportunity to try New…read moreEngland brews that are unavailable in NJ. I've got to say mostly everything I tried was truly craft beer. I'm a hop head and was happy to see excellent IPAs being poured by many breweries present. I stayed away from the nationals because those beers are easily acquired at home. Having been to quite a few of these brewfests, it took a while to learn some discipline in regards to discarding an excellent beer. I tasted over 60 different beers/ciders, jotted down my thoughts, and reluctantly threw the remainder away, to be entered in Untapd later. I never would have gotten that many down if I decided to finish each one. My only gripe was the price. $35-$40 instead of $50 would have been more commensurate with the amount of breweries present and the small venue itself. I paid $53 last year at the Atlantic City BF where they had over 150 breweries, if I can use that as a comparison.

Recently we had the pleasure of attending the RI Brewfest at the Armory in Pawtucket with family…read morewho happen to like craft beer as much as we do. Parking could be a problem but we arrived early & found spots about a block away. The dark side of that is it was a frigid night & everyone had to stand in line outside in the wind & cold. Not that that could be helped but it was not pleasant. Thankfully, they had a great system going where they checked your ID on line, you got a wristband, & once the doors opened you could go right in. The armory is a cool building & I think a great spot for a brewfest. It was a bit crowded but people all seemed to be respectful of each other & it was fairly easy to get thru the crowds for samples. There were roughly 60 breweries represented, many of which were local to the New England area. I would say most of the samples I tried were very good to excellent. This crowd knows how to brew a good beer! There was a guy playing some decent music on the guitar in the corner (at least what I could hear of it). They had a couple of food stands, however we did not purchase any food so I can not comment on that. There were port-o-johns available. My only negative comment is I thought $50 was steep for this festival. It was a smaller venue. The Atlantic City Brewfest with twice the amount of breweries is only a little more expensive. That being said, it would not stop me from returning. We had a great time.

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