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    Smugglers Waterfront Bar

    3.2 (33 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    SMUGGLERS WATERFRONT BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Outdoor seating

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    Amy P.

    Love this place! The mudslides were fantastic and it's so relaxing to sit in front in the chair staring at the water. Bartender is so sweet and made great recommendations. We actually came back at night to get more mudslides!

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    Theo H.

    Cold Beer, Good Food, Good Views. Classic sports bar with darts and pool. Boom boom shrimp and the fish tacos are always great. Multiple screens with multiple games on. Bartenders are attentive, and quick.

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    Monica B.

    Sports bar that was conveniently located at the first floor of the hotel we stayed at.We only took food to go and it was very decent.Boneless wings are more like chicken patties and no complaints of course.Turkey club was also good and fries were huge.Service was fast and the views of the harbor are always a plus.

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    10 months ago

    Fun vibe, ocean view!!!, great service., great drinks, great menuz! Fairly priced menu, yummy but nothing extraordinary

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    Went here to watch NFL game - bartenders referred to patrons as "scumbags" and I spent an entire quarter of the game with an empty drink.

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    3 years ago

    Friendly staff. Fantastic wings. Awesome view of the harbor. Give it a try. Even fun in the winter.

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    2 years ago

    Very rude service. Threw ice at us and cut my girlfriend's face. Horrible. Would never recommend

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    2 years ago

    Smugglers is great! good drinks and vibes right but the 10 dollar minimum auto tab on card a lil whack.

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    Good sports bar. Beer + TVs + ping pong + pool + some windows + more beer. Nuff said.

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    Great view off the back deck, great selection of beers. Limited menu but all in all a great place to relax.

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    We enjoyed the Boom Boom Shrimp (no photo, dead phone), a Newport Rhode Trip IPA, a 12 Guns IPA, the white Sangria, and an extremely delicious frozen Pina Colada.

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    O'Brien's Pub

    O'Brien's Pub

    3.9(458 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Had a nice lunch at OB's while visiting Newport. Away from the waterfront, it was still full of…read moreguest at lunch time, but no wait to be seated. The front wall of the bar opens to a piazza with small fountain and most dining is outside under umbrellas. The fountain has toys and nets and we saw a number of kids enjoying some wet fun. Hostess stand is at the far side of the building. We walked in - but there may be parking in back. We asked to be seated in a shady spot (it. was. Hot!) and we were taken to a shady table by the sidewalk. A wall seperates the tables from the sidewalk. Our waitress was very pleasant and capable. She took the drink order and when she returned we ordered food and I asked her to be sure our waters were kept full. She returned shortly with a pitcher of water for the table. Excellent! I drank so much water. The menu is pub fare. Apps, salads, burgers, sandwiches plus some entrees like fish and chips. We both ordered sandwiches and chose the pasta salad as our side from their many side options. I also ordered a side salad. The salad arrived with our food, brought by a food runner which for me was good. The waitress checked in quickly to be sure everything was as expected. All good. The burger seemed a bit over cooked but has a nice char on it. The bun to burger ratio is good and it was fresh. My dining companion enjoyed their chicken sandwich and their vinegar based pasta salad. My side salad was a nice mix of greens with plenty of shredded carrot on top plus onion, tomato and red onion. Dressing on the side. Excellent lunch; good portion size, fresh ingredients, capable, friendly staff.

    Was a really nice place to visit the staff was nice. The food was decent. They had an amazing salad…read morebar at the ambience was cute. Definitely a place to go eat if you're looking for a quick bite

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    Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant

    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    We just had another fabulous dinner at Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant--our second time dining here…read moresince last fall, and it was just as wonderful as we remembered. We arrived a little early for our 4:00 p.m. reservation, and the place was already packed. While we waited by the bar, a very nice waitress took our drink order--a lemon drop martini, beautifully crafted, well-balanced, and pleasantly strong. We were seated shortly after and, of course, ordered another. (Both times, I took several sips before remembering to take a photo!) Our waitress, Mikela, was truly lovely--sincere, sweet, and very courteous. She was attentive throughout the meal without ever being intrusive, which made the experience feel relaxed and effortless. At the end, I told her I wished I could give her 6 stars, but Yelp only allows 5. For dinner, we both ordered the seared rare ahi tuna steak. I had mine with garlic bread, while my husband chose mashed potatoes. I also added the $9.95 salad buffet, which is such a great deal--you definitely won't leave hungry. I especially love their buffet-style salad bar, which offers nearly every option one could want. Both of our ahi tuna steaks were fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Once again, I dug into my tuna before remembering to take a photo! We finished the meal with a cheesecake to share--another delicious ending to a wonderful dinner. We're already planning our next visit--there are still so many dishes and drinks we'd love to try.

    Friendly bartenders and patrons. Sat at the bar and had beers, sangria and a blood orange…read moremargarita. Also ordered onion rings which were nicely fried. Noise is average. Good place to hang out at the bar.

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    Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant - Front dining area

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    The Fastnet Pub - Golden Fried Honey Mustard Chicken

    The Fastnet Pub

    3.3(241 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    To the "Asshole" bartender last night... I work…read moreI Am homeless I wanted a good meal I ordered fish & onion rings Came with a small container of tartar sauce. The fish & onion rings were OVERCOOKED. I asked for more tartar sauce & you told me they don't have any..if that was the case, why did I already have one? How the FUCK are you gonna serve fish & chips without tartar sauce.. Then ya cop a TUDE with me "Jesus Christing" Me. Wrong person to say that to... You're obviously overworked & have no business being on the position you are in. I shoulda known my night was gonna be shit when I saw the SO called JUDGE Houlihan in the joint.. If Gordon Ramsey stepped foot in your establishment. He would shut that shit down Ya suck!

    While in Newport my wife and I were looking for a bar that had a Trivia night…read more Fastnet came up on our search so we decided to try it. I will say that the trivia was pretty decent. There were a few loud mouths yelling out answers but overall OK. That is the only reason I gave 1 star. This place is a total zero star experience. The absolute rudest, dismissive, obnoxious, mean , angry (I could go on) bartenders I have ever experienced. After waiting 10 minutes to even be acknowledged, my wife and I ordered one beer each. Apparently they didn't have the beer I ordered. The bartender dropped my wife's beer off mumbled something about being out of the beer I requested. Of course he did not stick around to ask me if I wanted a replacement. Eventually, I got his attention and ordered the exact beer my wife had. I didn't want to go through another instance of him walking away. We were considering food, however, no menus were offered to anyone. Probably a good thing. When I ordered a second beer, the bartender, a tall, reddish haired bearded dude said no. I was pretty much in shock. However, about five minutes later, he graciously put one in front of me. I observed the bartenders all night. I believe they get fired if they smile or be friendly to the customers. Not once did either of these bone heads even mildly interact with the customers. Death row inmates on the way to the Electric chair have a more pleasant demeanor than these bozos. If you are looking for a warm friendly place with cozy bartender's, great drinks and good food DO NOT COME HERE. It amazes me that this place stays open. Countless better options all around it.

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    Wharf Fishhouse Coastal Seafood & Tavern - Banana pudding

    Wharf Fishhouse Coastal Seafood & Tavern

    3.7(815 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    As I was looking for a place to have a nice dinner with a few coworkers, Wharf Southern Kitchen and…read moreWhiskey Bar ABSOLUTELY caught my eye. First of all, let's talk about the space. Nestled in the Wharf, it was a cute little place with both an up and downstairs. We reserved a spot for around 5:30 (in April) and it was pretty open. There weren't too customers yet, and it was nice and quiet. If you're looking for a ton of space for the seating area, I will say that there isn't too much room/it's pretty nice and cozy! At Wharf Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar, they've got a line of booths along the wall, a bar area right in the center and at the actual bar, a high top, another bar at one of the entrances, and a table that seats six. Now let's chat about the service. Our waitress was wonderful, patient, and was extremely helpful when asked questions and also gave SUCH wonderful suggestions. There were MANY fantastic choices on their menu and I was having a pretty difficult time narrowing down which one I really wanted, but with our waitress's help, I was able to choose pretty quickly (and they were AMAZING choices!) Now the food! The wait for the food honestly wasn't that long, and when we got it, we ABSOLUTELY CHOWED... -The Crispy Chicken Bites were AMAZING! I ended up upgrading to the Buffalo Style, and it DID NOT disappoint at all! The Bleu Cheese crumbles were just the perfect amount, and the Buffalo sauce was JUST enough to still enjoy the crispiness of the chicken. I DID ask for ranch on the side, and that just was *chef's kiss*! -I've never had fried pickles before, but I certainly have never seen a restaurant do it with whole pickles. Though it was my first time trying fried pickles, it tasted great! I wouldn't say it's anything special, but it's a great, and lighter on the fried side, appetizer! -I was having a hard time choosing what entree to enjoy, but I'M SOOOO glad that I went with the Smoked Brisket Chopped Cheese! I'm not a big brisket girl, but I will say that this was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! At first when it came out on the bun, I was a little skeptical of how it would taste, but it definitely didn't disappoint! The brisket was cooked SO well with the perfect amount of seasoning, and it all just melted so perfectly together as I was eating it. And the tater tots were SO AMAZING (though on the saltier side) and SO perfectly crispy. I've only got great things to say about Wharf Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar & I WILL be back here/will suggest it to my friends visiting Newport one day!

    Ambiance: Outdoor seating and an upstairs indoor area, but the service really drags down the…read moreexperience. No one at the hostess stand, slow to take orders, and over 30 minutes for food even with very few customers. Food: The burger came on a slightly sweet bun with a house mac sauce. The fries were crisp but on the smaller portion. Unfortunately, the quality of the burger meat was questionable. Chowder tots wasn't great. I would not recommend.

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    One Pelham East - Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries

    One Pelham East

    3.1(171 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    shoutout to the managers and security staff at this joint for kicking out the craziest woman who…read morethrew a drink in my face and verbally assaulted my friends in the bathroom for legit no reason! Andrew, Nick, Phil, Dave, and Ed, you guys are awesome and handled the situation very professionally.

    Good eats, good booze, good crowd, good music... what more can you ask for? If you're looking for a…read moretaste of Newport nightlife, you can experience some of it at One Pelham East. This bar & restaurant has three floors filled with plenty of entertainment until 1AM. We started off our first night in Newport by having an early dinner here on a Friday. We sat ourselves at the bar on the first floor. The bartenders were friendly and attentive - no complaints on service. To start off, I ordered my usual drink... a classic margarita. It was strong and tarty with a good kick. Their menu offers your typical American pub food like burgers, sandwiches, wings, tacos, wraps, etc. They had a BOGO deal for their spicy fried chicken sandwich (~$14), so we couldn't resist saying no to that lol. The meal included a spicy fried chicken, lettuce, pickles, and spicy aioli sauce on a brioche bun with a side of fries. The portion size was generous and just enough to fill my belly, but not enough to put me into a food coma. The chicken was tender and juicy and I loved how fluffy and buttery the brioche bun was. There was a little too much batter on the chicken than I would have liked, but it was still a delicious sandwich nonetheless. The fries were super crispy and crunchy, 10/10. I'm curious to know what their other sandwiches taste like! Around 8pm, it turns into more of a bar/club atmosphere. It gets progressively packed and loud. There are bouncers at the door to check for IDs and to handle cover fees (if needed). There's live music every weekend from 8-11pm, as well as a DJ from 11pm - closing. The top floor of the restaurant hosts their famous Dueling Piano show where two entertainers perform and engage in playful competition. You request songs for them to play on a grand piano, so it's a fun and interactive experience. Reservations are required in advance. Check their website for the full schedule of their live music performances and show times. Since we got there early, we were able to keep our seats at the bar to watch the live music performance. The crowd was pretty diverse and a mix of all ages. Everyone was having a great time!

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    One Pelham East - Upon entering

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