LOVE this place! Awesome ambiance and Art Deco decor. Service is always friendly and the cool old-fashioned drinks are a very reasonable price. Fav bar in Providence. read more

This is one of my favorite places to grab a after dinner drink when I do not want to be seen by the Providence socialite scene and kind of want to "get away". It is tucked away off Broadway and has a very unique and delightful cocktail list. The lighting is very dark and the decor is fun and different. The venue is small and the staff is friendly. The night I was there it did close at 12 and I wish it could stay open for an extra hour. I will definitely be back...Frequently! read more

Love the Avery! It's close to where I work so I usually come here on a Friday after quitting time with some of my co-workers. It's got a really cozy and relaxing atmosphere and the bartenders are awesome! I can't say much about their mixed drinks since I always end up ordering a glass of wine (or two or three!). I've been here once on a Saturday night and it was so crowded that we ended up leaving since there was no where to sit. That's the only downside to the Avery; it's a small place with not a lot of room so when it's crowded it's difficult to get to the bar to order a drink and even harder to find a place to stand or sit. I still absolutely love it, but would recommend coming right after work or possibly on a weeknight. read more

I came alone during a visit from Atlanta on a freezing Saturday and was surprised at how crowded it was. The service was prompt, the bartender had a smile on her face and the crowd seemed very easygoing and more my speed than the folks I usually run into in Atlanta. The space is on the small side, but I really liked the feel of it and the décor. I also really liked how off the beaten path and low-key the place is. read more

Millard needed a martini. We heard the Avery was open. We went in. The joint was jumpin'. We loved the vibe. Millard's martini was only so so but he said he would stop in again and give the other bartender a try. Too much vermouth was the problem. Otherwise we loved it. Our advice is order your martini VERY dry. Don't take your cocktail outside when you smoke. It is against the rules. read more

For atmosphere, this is the best bar in Providence. Great for a date or just chilling with friends. No foolin'. If you don't go, you're stupid. read more

One of the best bars in Providence. I really love this place!! Amazing cocktails & incredible atmosphere. The decor is beautiful. The dimly lit lights and lounge seating make it a perfect date spot. Bring your girlfriend or your lover!! read more

Perfect hideaway spot for my love and I. Cocktails for every different mood and palate, decor to leave you speechless and a cozy spot to chat nose to nose with your other half. read more

Beautiful neighborhood bar - seriously, in the middle of a neighborhood. You would never know it from the outside, but this is the best looking bar in the city. Drinks are unique and decently priced, parking is easily had, and the area seems safe to walk around in at night. No food here, but you can walk to Julian's if you get hungry! read more

I love this place. Incrediable cocktails and craft tap list. Very chill vibe and the place is gorgeous. A great place to chill and have a drink after dinner. read more

Enjoyable time, great atmosphere and cool art - nuovo decor. The bar serves was excellent . The bar staff takes extreme interest in mixing over the top cocktails. A friendly place to have a drink and to engage in conversation. Lighting is a little on the dim side for me read more

This just popped up on my "Best of Yelp" and I realized I had gone here a while back and never wrote a review. I enjoyed my time at the Avery as I was looking forward to a low key night catching up with an old friend. Low key is EXACTLY what I found. Quiet, dark, good drinks and a laid back atmosphere. It would probably be a great place to take a first date. read more

Overall a great time and fairly good mixed drinks. Takes a while to get one though, and while that is annoying, hopefully you have friends with you to keep you entertained and to increase the likelihood of drink ordering success. *pro tip: have one person memorize and order all the drinks for your party, otherwise you'll be standing at the bar all night. read more

It's my second time. I love it. I dig the music, the decor, and the drink menu. Great place to start the night, and finish it back at her place. You know, to talk about what a great night you had. Then you can cook her pancakes. Or him. Or both. Anyway...cheers to the Avery. You're my kind of palace. read more

I have been here twice so far. I really like the drinks, and the interior is gorgeous. The bartenders have been nothing but friendly. I asked for a recommendation on a cocktail the first time we were here, and it exceeded my expectations. The only less than ideal thing I have to say that while I love the drinks and the atmosphere, it is not my favorite in a crowd. The space is small and dark, and once it starts to fill up it can be difficult to move around or read the menu. For me this is not a real complaint, however it is something to consider. I would still highly recommend this establishment. read more

This is one of my favorite bars in Providence although I wished they had a kitchen. The age range is about mid 20's to mid 30's. It's classy, not too dark, the drinks are fairly strong and not too expensive. read more

The Avery.....great beer selection & nice drinks too. Very small & intimate, which can be a bit frustrating on a busy weekend night. No signage out front adds to the intrigue! No food choices, which is understandable due to the limited space. But that's the only problem can find! read more

Super good cocktails, very dark and interesting ambience. Hard to tell it's am actual place from the outside because it's very dark and no signs. Worth checking out. read more

Great beer selection and an incredible ambience... But the crowd is generally not my scene: cliche yuppies both young and old.

Love going to this place! I also don't like telling people about this place, being it be my fav to go to if I don't want to be found. The owner is amazing as well as the others that work here.They really know their info when it comes to liquor, so I don't feel bad when I have a question about which is which. I would def recommend! read more

Favorite place for a drink and to hang with friends. Great staff, great drinks and awesome atmosphere.

Very cool, retro bar in an area that actually has on street parking!

You can't go wrong. This place- the feel, the furniture, the drinks- all the real deal. It's like stepping out of life into a better place. read more

This place is a hidden jewel in Providence, the kind of place that you'll have to look for. There are no large neon signs, we must have walked past this place 3 times. I went there with a group of six, the decor is dark inside, cool vibe. The drinks list is vast and prices are very reasonable. Friendly staff. Great place to go chill and have a drink. read more

Awesome place to just kick back and have a drink. Pretty intimate inside, little lighting but I enjoyed it. Drinks were great, which is always a plus. You can sit at the bar or on couches with a small table. Pairs up well with the cushioned bench that runs along the wall as well. Really liked it here definitely not my last time visiting ! read more

I really love this cocktail bar. Every cocktail is sups delish. Atmosphere is very chill, low key, but cozy. Convenient location.

I wasn't thrilled with the lack of a sign. I met a date there and I drove around the block 3 times before I finally stopped and asked a group of people waiting outside if that was in fact Avery. I also wasn't impressed with the bartenders lack of knowledge on the beer selection. But otherwise it was a very intriguing place with a fun atmosphere and a great first date place! read more

Great drinks with a very low key and unassuming vibe. Just enough energy in the room for a Saturday night without creating too much excitement. Impeccably decorated too - a real hidden gem. read more

Visually this is Art Deco heaven. Any vintage-loving New Yorker or San Franciscan would be thrilled with the decor and the drinks, which are exceptional. (Yes, JR can make a killer Aviation.) Yes, the fruit juices are fresh, and the garnishes (minimal, as is correct) are too. It closes very early--midnight--but that's because it's in a residential neighborhood. So plan ahead, and get there in time. One caveat, if you're also a fan of 20s and 30s music...you won 't find that here. It's (I think) hip modern stuff...no hot jazz. read more

The bar itself is very nice, and the drinks were pretty good, but the staff was really rude, and unproffessional. No one in my party could get the attention of the bartender, and when we did, she seemed pretty upset to be bothered. When went to leave, after paying and stepping outside, the bartender, stumbled out after us clearly very drunk- and demanded to know we hadn't tipped, even though we had left a cash tip for every drink we ordered. She deffinately riuned the mood. Also, I have never encountered a staff member at a bar being so obnoxious. This is deffinately no Decatur, if you were familiar with that bar. But you may like it, if you also like drunk hipsters who spit when they talk. read more

Amazing atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, I would definitely recommend. Will be coming back in the future for sure.

F'ing LOVE this place. Out of the way with no signage. packed, dark and very swanky. The best part of this place is the fact that its a very quiet neighborhood a couple blocks from the very busy Federal Hill Section of Providence. Again, I asked 10 people where it was and no one knew but when I got there it was packed. Closes at midnight which for some reason I find cool.... read more

So, here I am from out of town. And I order some drinks. Two rounds of cocktails. My martini had ice in it...but let's go into the real reason I won't give more stars. I ordered a round at last call (11:50) and then was ushered out (12:07) before being given a reasonable chance to drink them. (Legally, you're to be given 25 minutes to finish any drink ordered.) The owner was totally rude, crass, an ass, and he proceeded to force my friend's husband out of the bar with his paunch belly. My two friends were finished with their drinks and it was only I, who refused to slam my martini, that was trying to be leisurely...in a place of leisure...Never again. read more

One of my favorite bars, anywhere. The Avery is the perfect, quiet (relatively), neighborhood bar. It's located in a mostly residential area away from the main drags on Federal Hill. There's no sign so some people might consider a speakeasy, but the bar is right on Loungo Square in the first floor of a house so its not exactly hidden. The bar is small, dark, and intimate with ornately carved walls and comfy leather seats. The drinks are great. There is a limited, but well curated beer menu that will have a style that suits everyone (just don't expect 6 different IPAs) and the prices at $5-$6 are beyond reasonable. The cocktails are also great, each one being a take on a more traditional drink. Personally I'd recommend their sidecar. Most cocktails are $8-9 so this is significantly less than you'd pay in Boston. The Avery has become a must visit for me every time I'm in Providence. read more

My fave bar in Providence! Recently moved from Boston and find the Avery a refreshing change from the bar scene up there. Reasonably priced(don't know how they make a profit actually), excellent drinks, chill atmosphere. Great place to chat with friends. Yes, they have to close at midnight...that can't be helped as they are in a residential neighborhood. Even as a single woman, I've always felt perfectly safe parking my car there and walking to and from the bar. read more

It's been a long time coming Avery, I think it must have been two years ago a couple of friends and I tried to go to the Avery one night for a drink alas all the parking around was snagged and the place was packed, couldn't even see anything but people from the window. We went elsewhere that night but I vowed to come back. For my birthday this year we already had dinner planned but left work a little early and decided to go somewhere for a drink. Thankfully the Avery came to mind. We got there around 5:30 on a Thursday night and it was quiet, probably too early for most but my co-worker and I found a nice seat and order our drinks. I ordered a Sidecar and the bartender informed they had a ginger version if I would like to try...well Sidecars and ginger is two of my favorite things so sign me up. My co-worker ordered French martini. My ginger sidecar was super smooth, almost too smooth I found out upon standing. My co-workers French martini was just as delicious. I was sad we didn't have time to stay for another drink but I'll be back, as the drinks were fabulous, the decor was sublime and the bartender was super nice. read more

What happened to his place ?! The bartender tonight was so aloof and rude . Too busy listening to her psycho girlfriends story to ask us if we needed a drink when It wasn't busy. Then took her time between her own shots to make them. THEN totally lies about us already paying the bill and giving us a new one ... Rude and shady all night ... So, apparently lazy drunk and rude bartenders here now. How sad. Another place bites the dust. read more

Ok can we stop talking like this place is the second coming of the Almighty himself. I get it, nice décor, good bartenders, and good inexpensive cocktails. The negatives are many, horrendous parking, worse yet in somewhat of a sketchy neighborhood, small space, no table service, closes at 12, when the place is packed everyone is pressed up against the people sitting at the bar trying to get drinks. If you enjoy milking one cocktail for an hour cuz you can't get to the bar for another, and people reaching in between you and the person you are trying to converse with while sitting at the bar this is your place. Is it too much to ask to add a waitress and eliminate this problem. Plus after coming here for so many years I am getting tired of looking at the same old boobs, no matter how many drinks I consume they don't seem to get any bigger or smaller. read more

Way overpriced and it's so dark in there,I don't even know what's on tap unless I use a flashlight. And I know that's part of the attraction of the place supposedly. But ifit's supposed to be the hip thing to do for a bar,it's not working for me. And 6 bucks for a bottle of halfway decent beer ain't working for me either. read more

Great neighborhood bar! Have brought many friends and business associates - and all love it too! JR is great and his bartenders are super! Tell them your pleasure and they'll concoct something special. Great music always playing. A must stop in Providence! read more