My friend is a regular at the Stingy Alley, so he took me with him on a Saturday afternoon. I liked…read morethe fact that the lighting was low, with the natural light coming in through the windows doing most of the work. I ordered the Stingy Penicillin since it seemed the most interesting (and because I did not realize there was another full page of options). As promised, it was not bitter at all and very smooth. I also loved that it had a giant ice cube with "SA" melted onto it. My friend ordered their old fashioned and it was probably the best one I ever had - it wasn't overly bitter, but instead had a sweet citrus finish. The staff is really kind and attentive. There are TVs at the bar and also tables all around for larger groups, or for more space.

What a great place to enjoy a drink in lovely Warren! We visited yesterday after Art Night and it…read morewas our first time at Stingy Alley. I was expecting it to be a dive (I do love a good dive bar!), but Stingy Alley is beautiful and classy, with an amazing cocktail menu and small bites as well. I loved the dark wood decor, the low lighting throughout the establishment, and the accent lights at the bar are so pretty. There are many different types of seating - bar, high top tables, benches, regular tables, and a cute and comfy corner booth with throw pillows, which is where we opted to sit. Service was excellent. I was expecting to have to order at the bar, but Stingy Alley has table service. My husband ordered the espresso martini and I went with the Dubai chocolate martini. Both were outstanding - I could easily have tried a few more of the dessert cocktails, but alas we had a 40 minute drive home so that will have to wait for another visit. Will definitely come back to Stingy Alley - thanks for a lovely end to our night!

It's been a while since my last visit and still a great time! Once you figure out their password…read more(check out their instagram weekly), you're in for a cool spot. Between the customs drinks, Star Wars themed cups or other drinks you are transported to a little cantina. Some little food options as well from knead or pizza j. Check out some of the games too they have and if not try to get a Polaroid pic on the wall! Bartender was great, funny and provided some great recs as well.

A lovely hidden gem that's great for a date night or a night out with friends! The vibes and…read moreatmosphere were so fun. The place is nestled away inside the Room & Works building with just a call box and no sign, so make sure you know the password! We came in with another group in front of us, so unfortunately, we didn't get the chance to say the password ourselves, but we'd love to return for the full experience! Be warned that the place is quite small, so you'll most likely have to wait since they do not take reservations. For a party of two on a Saturday night, our wait was around 40 minutes, and we were eventually seated by the bar. I will say that the seating arrangements could be thought out a little better because we had to play musical chairs quite a few times throughout the night. That aside, the drinks themselves were quite good! You can tell the bartenders are very skilled and passionate about crafting their cocktails. For any Star Wars fans out there, the tiki drinks are served in mugs featuring some of your favorite characters, which was such a fun touch! Overall, the drinks were on the pricier side, but I'd say they were well worth it. Definitely a fun spot to check out!

The lackluster greeting I received from the hostess/waitress could have been remedied had I gotten…read morea warmer greeting from the bartender who came from behind the bar shortly after but that failed me as well. Given that I had been there a handful of times and had brief but pleasant conversations with him, the grossly unenthusiastic, passive-aggresive approach today was disappointing. Since my go-to drink has been removed from the menu since having last had it in late APRIL/early MAY, there is now little reason to return. I truly wish hospitality workers would remind themselves prior to every shift that their personality pays their bills.

A weird experience.... We walked in and waited by the front door and the "Please wait to be seated"…read moresign for a few minutes. No one helped us, so we walked to the bar and ordered. The bartender told us the drinks were covered by the host, which is when we realized it was a private party in the entire space. We told them we weren't part of the party and paid for drinks, but apparently we never should've been let in. No one stopped us at the front door. No sign. No post on their website saying they were closed for a private event. No post on their Instagram. Feels like whatever system they were trying to implement to enforce a private party totally broke down. The employees were very nice about it at the very least. We got two drinks: the Isuzu and the grape cobbler. The grape cobbler was okay - sweet but not much else going on. The Isuzu was SO bitter and I didn't like it. The description on the menu didn't match the drink at all. I wanted to like it here, and I've heard great things. However, it was such a bad experience and we didn't like the drinks, so I'm not sure we will be back.

You must visit Viola Cucina. This food is among the closest of Italian dinners - like I've grown up…read morewith - that we've ever enjoyed. The pasta e fagioli soup was delicious and tasted as it should. We savoured it. Our salad tasted garden fresh. I asked for a basic spaghetti with meatballs. Delicious. Their meatballs meet my approval. And that is saying a lot because usually no restaurant meatballs measure up. Except for the meatballs my Grandmother, Mother and I have cooked. This is why I'm tentative about eating Italian out since we grew up making it, ourselves. Everything we tried here falls under the "did not disappoint," category which is an A all around. Even the rustic dining style with sentimental interior home furnishings and decorations. All of it speaks to the heart. They are a warm bunch and will talk to those just passing through. When I'm traveling the Eastern seaboard, I will make it a point to dine at Viola Cucina.

Mostly Smoke and mirrors.... At first glance, their website…read morelooks impressive, their menu looks authentic, and their staff promised 'everything' made fresh and to order. But upon tasting their food, it was clear, 'Viola' is just another Americanized Italian restaurant. We started with an a la carte order of: 'House made focaccia, roasted garlic spread, evoo, craft butter' This was fresh and tasty. We then shared the 'Caesar: traditional romaine hearts, foccaccia croutons, shaved pecorino cheese. classic caesar dressing.' This lacked any flavour, the romaine was cut into too small pieces, there was no hint of garlic or anchovy in the dressing. But the most disappointing dishes were the pasta dishes: 'Fettucini bolognese, house made, beef, pork, veal ragu, pecorino, basil, calabrian Chili.' 'Scampi viola, squid ink linguini, shrimp garlic, white wine, julienned vegetables, preserved lemon butter.' Although the pastas were freshly made, their textures were compromised; both pasta dishes were not 'al dente'. In fact the Scampi viola was drenched in a dark gravy and greasy. This is just not a very skilled preparation of pasta. A fresh pasta needs very little sauce, and should be dressed very simply so the 'textures' can be enjoyed. I ordered the: 'Zuppa di vongole: fresh little neck clams, vino biqnco, fresh herbs, crostini.' But this dish was replaced by a fried calamari dish. This was well prepared, actually the only star of the evening. This restaurant may succeed on its 'blandness' but will never attract the discerning diner who wants and appreciates authentic Italian cuisine. ~tiaotse~

So cover bands in bars at 11AM totally need to be a thing!…read more The Monkees tribute band Zilch! was originally booked for 2PM but the time was moved up because of the impending Snowicane. Myrtle, which I think is one of the coolest bars I've ever seen (it has its own in-house boutique!) was packed this morning. They served a $15 brunch which looked great but, since I had just eaten breakfast, I chose to forego and enjoyed a delicious Irish coffee ($12) instead. This might be my go-to bar from now on. Street parking; get there early.

Still a favorite spot to see local bands! Myrtle hosts a great variety of music genres - from folk…read moreto punk, there's truly something for everyone. They also have fun holiday parties. We have been to NYE and Halloween parties here and they did not disappoint! I haven't been to any of the burlesque shows yet but I definitely want to check that out. Friendly staff, delicious cocktails, good vibes always. There's no food but they sometimes have food trucks out back and you can bring pizza over from Jeff's across the street.

Comedy nights on Friday $15 a ticket...look to find a reservation online?! 7-9pm…read more DJ Thursdays from 9:30-12:30 Cocktails are around the $15 mark, poured strong.

Fun and affordable night of fun. The food and drinks are unexpectedly delicious at this speakeasy…read more We've been on Friday and Saturday nights with a $15 ticket. Service is quick and friendly. You can order at the bar or wait for a server to help you. There is self serve water at the bar, making it easy to hydrate between specialty cocktails. We've ordered everything on the menu except the lobster PB&J, and haven't been disappointed. We especially like the charcuterie board, meatballs, pizzas and desserts. The strawberry layered tres leches was really rich, sweet and indulgent tonight- so good. We also had the Andiamo and Bugsy Siegel. We're looking forward to trying more desserts. The comics are funny and friendly to speak with after the show. There are usually about 4 comics. They have a DJ for late night after the comics. The atmosphere is comfortable and friendly. The host, Jeremy is a genuine entertainer and always makes us feel welcome.

We actually ended up at Yellow Door Taqueria somewhat by accident. We were doing one of our usual…read morebrewery and cocktail crawls around Providence this past weekend and had planned on stopping at Bayberry, but apparently every time we tried to go there they had a wedding and weren't open to the public. So, Plan B it was, and honestly, I'm glad we ended up here. Yellow Door has a really fun atmosphere. The playlist was lively, the place gradually filled up while we were there, and the whole space has a vibrant, welcoming feel without becoming obnoxiously loud or chaotic. It's very aesthetically pleasing, with a colorful, modern look that fits the whole taco-bar concept perfectly. It feels like somewhere you could drop in for a couple of drinks and tacos with friends and just hang out for the evening. Our bartender was really nice and attentive, and the cocktails were probably the highlight of the visit for me. The drink menu is extensive, and there are plenty of interesting options rather than the usual handful of margaritas and beer. Everything we had was well balanced and well made. Providence has been having something of a cocktail renaissance lately, and Yellow Door fits right into that trend. The food was good, although I have to be honest about the birria taco we tried. It was tasty, but it wasn't exactly a life-changing taco, and it was on the small side for the price. I was expecting something that would make me immediately understand why everyone gets so excited about birria, and this one didn't quite get there. That said, "good but not mind-blowing" is still good, and I'm not going to knock an entire restaurant because one taco didn't knock my socks off. We only tried a small portion of the menu, so there's plenty more to explore. That's actually one of the reasons we'll be back. I want to try some of the other food, and I'd like to come on a different night to see how the atmosphere feels when we're not in the middle of a weekend crawl. Sometimes a place hits differently when you actually sit down, order a few things and give the menu a proper chance rather than treating it as one stop on a larger evening. Overall, Yellow Door Taqueria is a very solid four stars. The atmosphere is fun, the space is attractive, the bartenders are friendly, and the cocktails are genuinely good. The food we tried was good, although the birria taco didn't quite live up to the hype for me. Still, there's enough here that I'm interested in coming back and trying more, which is ultimately a pretty good endorsement. Sometimes Plan B turns out to be worth keeping on the list.

Outstanding experience. Sat at the bar on a Tuesday afternoon. My bartender was Justin who was…read moreoutstanding. Taco Tuesday meant $5 for a select few tacos - I had the dorado taco (delicious - could have used some acidity from a lime wedge). 3:00 began happy hour (half price tacos and margaritas). Jalapeño margaritas are wonderful. I had a chili duck taco (solid), carnitas taco (great) and a queso carne taco (surprisingly tender steak). Great food and great drinks at a great price (due to both taco Tuesday and happy hour), but the main factor was the great, enthusiastic service from Justin. There were roughly a dozen customers and he never missed a minute. Even while washing dishes etc he was upbeat and joking with me and all the other customers. I will definitely return!

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.

My bf and I were visiting from Boston as we were seeing a comedy show nearby. I previously looked…read moreup speakeasies and cocktail bars in the area, and The Walnut Room kept coming up. We got there about an hour before closing on a Friday night. The lights were low and the ambiance was very chill. There were cozy seating options around the perimeter, but we chose to sit at the bar. There were also a few tables outside. We ordered a couple of rounds from the friendly bartendress and each drink was perfectly balanced - no notes! I'm a sucker for a good cocktail, and Walnut Room did not disappoint! They have bar snacks, so we got a couple of bags of chips to take away the hunger. I will definitely be back to this bar when I'm in the area. A great cocktail can be hard to find, but not here!

Came to The Walnut Room with some friends, and it was pretty dead when we walked in, with only one…read moreother group there. I gotta say, it truly gives "speakeasy" vibes in the sense that it is very dark and a little dingy. The drinks were okay overall. I enjoyed mine, but a few people in my group were surprised by what they received, and not necessarily in a good way. Some of the drinks just weren't what they expected based on the descriptions. The service, however, was great! Our server was very attentive throughout the night and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, if you come with good company, you can definitely have a good time here. Otherwise, I'm not sure if I would personally return, but I do think it's worth checking out at least once!

I was early to a dinner reservation, so I walked by this place and ended up stopping in. The staff…read morewas very nice, the music was great and the whole vibe of the place was on point. I had two drinks. The first drink was a spicy. Margarita, it was really good but rather small. The second drink I had was it ginger drink that was phenomenal. Great before dinner spot!

Have been multiple times now and every time I leave having had an excellent drink…read more I love that Lambrusco is making its way on menus and there is no shortage of delicious wine on the menu at Glou. The lighting is dark and intimate, perfect for a drink on a date! While the wine list is what I go for, there's also cocktails, beer, and a variety of non alcoholic options, which was great for meeting friends here during dry January. Can't wait to be back in the summer with the patio!