TLDR: Ambience: 10/10 Food: 7.5/10 --OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE! DRINK: 10/10 Friend and I needed a place to go after a community event. A lovely woman in the restroom overheard my friend and I unsure on where to venture, and she suggested this place! Moody and welcoming. Absolutely loved it. We went in ~10:45 on a Wednesday pm. Apparently they do live jazz weekly as well, but we'd come too late. A handful of bar patrons, a couple making out in the back of the dining room at their cute table, a lovely bartender, me& my bff. We really hit the jackpot for ambiance last night. Decor in there is so cute. I wish I took a picture of the table lamp on the bar. It was embellished with beads hanging on the rim of the shade. Our drinks were top notch. Mine was a citrus vanilla profile and hers was a savory martini. The sandwich, I had one bite of it was yummy. I don't like imitation lunch meats though. CATFISH was breaded and fried fabulously. Not oily. Crispy and crunchy. So happy to have discovered this place! The bartender told us they just celebrated 6 years of business! read more

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This is a great atmospheric bar with a variety of comfortable seats. There's a food window with New Orleans inspired fair and there's a great menu of custom cocktails. I went on a Wednesday night to hear jazz and it was a really nice place. The prices seem very reasonable. read more

The Royal Bobcat - Paper moon jazz band - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

If you're in the mood for a classy spot with live music and fun cocktails The Royal Bobcat is perfect. They have live jazz several nights a week (check their IG for days and times). Bartenders are always friendly and happy to help with drink recommendations. The ambiance is intimate and cozy. If you get hungry after a couple drinks sober up with a delicious and giant po'boy from Sadie's or sample some of their other cajun cuisine. This is a great date spot - get there early so you can sit close to each other in the corner both and people watch while you sip . read more

Handicapped accessibility is so-so. Make sure you mention that when reservation. Our first visit was to celebrate our daughter's birthday. Turns out they had almost all high top tables, however we were able to be seated at the low table that seats 8. Other members of our party were able to be seated at 2 comfy chairs and a few nearby high tops. Food: excellent! Service:: excellent Ambiance: excellent So good that my husband requested to return for his birthday the next month. Only glitch was they had double booked. However we were still able to be seated in "our" spot read more

Ambiance was perfect from the moment we walked in. The decor is beautiful, and the staff was genuinely kind, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience feel elevated. They also had live music, and that was honestly the highlight of the night, it was amazing and added so much to the overall vibe. The food was okay, not bad by any means, but nothing that really stood out or blew me away. This is definitely the kind of place you come to for the drinks, the live music, and the atmosphere more than the food. If you're looking for a spot with great vibes and a fun, lively energy, this is it. read more

This experience was a late Friday bar night~ this place still felt comfy and cozy, with seats available for small groups and plenty seating available ~ I really saw this place more full than usually? But it wasn't crowded at all~ music was very southern cartoon, which was good because we weren't paying attention to it, and my friends had a full chisme session, as girlies do in the evenings~~ I had a mango away and it was delicious and worth the price. Cajun fries were the best and perfectly seasoned shareable food for our table~ Order at the bar for your food and open a tab~ they do get busy so the wait can take some time, but they will deliver it if they can to your table~ I would come back again for a casual bar night~ read more

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Awesome bar service, very knowledgeable and fun. Drinks are off the charts and not over priced. Missed the live music but will be back!! read more

The Royal Bobcat - Black Magic - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Hell yes! I have had this spot on my list since moving to town over a month ago. Came back from NYC and thought I would stop in for dinner and jazz. Lived up and exceeded expectations! Rivaled any of the spots I just went to in East village. Cheers team, glad to live nearby read more

The Royal Bobcat - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This spot is fun. It's different for sure! We came for ramen night and it was really amazing. The food and dessert was tasty. The drinks we ordered were great too. I loved the ambiance. It was unique and super chic while still cozy. The bartenders were attentive and wonderful. It was a fun spot for a midweek girls night. read more

The Royal Bobcat is such a cool place to hangout and grab drinks and food. The food is served by Hanju kitchen. Drink orders are placed at the bar & food orders are placed at the kitchen window. The decor is cozy with cat pictures on the walls. There are a good amount of tables and bar seating. The bartender was very friendly and took his time to explain the drinks and give recommendations. I had the Royal Hawaiian which has Empress 1908 Gin, Pineapple Juice, Lemon, and Almond Syrup. It was very good and the color is so pretty. I'll definitely be coming back for their live jazz nights. read more

The Royal Bobcat - Royal Hawaiian - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The drinks were solid, but the bar was completely empty. I went with my husband and sister in law around 5:30pm on a Wednesday, so maybe the ambiance is better at other times. We will go back at another time to try more drinks and see if there is more going on there. It just felt a little out of the way from other spots, which may factor in to not being busy at that time. read more

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Favorite bar ever, great drinks and reasonable prices! Also such a cool place with live music. read more

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A cool spot with a sweet vibe. Decor is really cool. Drinks are good, service is fab. read more

My plan was to have dinner at Hanju Kitchen and then learned it's actually located inside The Royal Bobcat (you order the food at a little kitchen window). So visiting The Royal Bobcat was a result of my dinner plans, however I absolutely loved it! It's such a fun space, with elegant pictures of cats on the walls. The seating is cool and funky, and it just has a really nice vibe. There was one bartender when we were there on a weeknight, but it was only around 5:30pm and probably got busier later on. I tried the Royal Hawaiian and really loved it. A beautiful and tasty drink I'd order again. Even though my purpose for visiting The Royal Bobcat was initially for the food at Hanju Kitchen, I'm so glad it gave me an opportunity to discover this fun and interesting lounge/bar. I'll happily return. read more

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I door dashed gumbo and beignets. I couldn't be more disappointed. The food was not good. Had no resemblance of gumbo. The food was super dry. I literally got a cup of rice with a pinch of meat to cover the top. The price was expensive for the serving size. Never again. Highly disappointed read more

The Royal Bobcat - Half cup of gumbo. - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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This bar has everything I love: mouthwatering cocktails, delicious Korean Cajun food from Hanju kitchen, and live jazz music! Plenty of comfortable seating, beautiful artwork, and wonderful service. read more

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This is my go-to recommendation for anyone looking for something a little different on the Hill. Yes, you could go to one of the half dozen wine bars or hookah bars but wont have the same experience. This bar is dimly lit, fantastically decorated with outstanding cocktails, what else could a girl ask for? The tiny "pop-up" kitchen serves up delicious Korean dishes. Just do yourself a favor and grab a drink, spend some time and enjoy yourself. read more

The Royal Bobcat - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Stopped by here for a drink with a couple of friends on our first night in Rhode Island. Drinks were actually pretty strong and great for what you're paying. Has a nice edgy vibe and sort of reminds you of a speakeasy. Expect to pay around $16 for a drink - pretty standard! read more

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This place is my dream come true. New Orleans themed cocktails, Korean food and live jazz music in a speakeasy setting? Sign me up. The interior decor and ambiance when you walk in is astounding. Love the corner food counter. For drinks, got the cranberry jalapeño margarita and the last word. Both cocktails were pretty good. For food, we got the spicy gumbo, pork dumplings and the surf and turf rice. Loved the gumbo. Good depth of flavors. Pork dumplings were good as well. Surf and turf rice was Aok, didn't really like the fried shrimp. Wish they had one with just the beef bulgogi. Side of kimchi would be nice too. Overall great experience. They have live jazz on Wednesday and Saturday nights. read more

The Royal Bobcat - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I really enjoyed the Royal Bobcat and will definitely be returning! The drinks are delicious, and the window for Hanju kitchen is awesome. The Heartthrob cocktail was yummy, as were the pork dumplings from Hanju. Lastly, service was great, and decor is super fun for a date or getting together with friends. read more

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The appy hour pretzel bites are to kill for. Great drink selection, love the dim lighting with the light coming off the street, and friendly staff read more

This place was my spot for about a year. Great ambiance and chill vibe witg super comfy seating. I loved Hanju Kitchen, the food was so good and they were super friendly. However, I went there recently and now there's a new place occupying the kitchen, food was ok but definitely not as good as hanju kitchen. The bartender there is really good but sometimes he's a little zooted but I guess that comes with the job lol. I will try this place one more time before finding a new chill spot.v read more

I've been coming to the Royal Bobcat for a few years now. Great decor, great drinks, great food, the bartenders are pleasant. But I'm having trouble with it being in the speakeasy category with the overly loud, 1990s music that makes you feel like you're at a rock concert. It doesn't match the vibe of the place and is far from relaxing. Its Facebook & Instagram advertise it as "little jazzy cocktail bar" & "1930s jazzy New Orleans"... I hope the owners come back to its own mission statement. read more

What an adorable speakeasy experience. The outside gives no clue as to the lively cosy atmosphere within. A variety of conversation encouraging seating arrangements where you're sure to enjoy an interesting cocktails that's been created behind a attractive bar. Food is available. On street parking. read more

The Royal Bobcat - Relaxing environment. - Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

If you're thinking about going, just go! Vibes were immaculate, Interior was beautiful and the staff was super nice. The drinks were so cute and tasted even better! Perfect spot to wind down with friends or even a date night. read more

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Impeccable vibes. Live jazz. No cover. Excellent drinks. I hope this place stays the same for years to come. What an excellent place to go for a drink with friends. Service was also great. read more

Awesome New Orleans inspried bar! We were in Providence for vacation and love trying out cocktail bars. We are from NYC so these RI price points are amazing! Drinks well made and spirit forward which we prefer. Service was great. Loved the whole vibe of the place. Got in after food had closed so unfortunately did not get a chance to try it out. Looking forward to returning to Providence! read more

Underrated! Will be my new favorite in Providence. Bartenders are awesome and will make you feel at home. Every mixed drink on the menu is delicious and packs a punch. The decor and vibes here are also perfect and great for catching up with friends on on a date. They also have food to order off a side window inside. Definitely check this spot out. read more

Came in for drinks with a couple friends on a Friday late night. The drinks were great (including the mocktail), the place was cute, the bartender was attentive but a little salty. There is a pop up food place that we want to go back and check out. read more

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The interior is well decorated and I liked the coconut drink I had. We did not realize that there is a jazz band on Saturdays. It is so loud that you cannot even have a conversation. We will return another time when there is no band playing. read more

When you want to feel like you're in New Orleans, but don't want the hassle of walking down Bourbon. A bar on Atwells that feels absolutely nothing like the other bars on Atwells. For those who knew it before, Royal Bobcat sits where Lili Marlene's once was (RIP to the best burger in town). The space feels entirely different, and the devil is truly in the details. A diverse and knowledgeable staff are slinging out affordable cocktails, great beer, and classic swill (High Life and Miller Light do indeed have a room in the fridges here). Looking to go high brow and impress a date? Yeah you can do that here. Looking to sling back a few beer and shot specials and catch up with the crew? Yeah, you can do that too. Or maybe you're trying to hear some New Orleans inspired jazz? Yeah a three peat, because you can do that at the Bobcat too. Oh and if you're hungry? HanJu Kitchen is nestled inside, serving Korean Asian fusion bar food style. Queer friendly. Woman owned. Rarely bro filled. read more

Excellent drinks (and we're way picky) and the jazz on the system was great but WAY TOO LOUD for cocktail hour. Also the room was FREEZING. The Ban-hattan comes with a side of peanuts, which is a good reason to order it, since you need a nibble with a cocktail. Suggestion: ALL of the drinks should have an accompanying nibble. The only other option for a snack is food from the Korean Cajun next door, which is OK for a meal but not for cocktails. read more

It doesn't get much cooler than live jazz every weekend. A unique spot with great cocktails. The decor and feel are too cool. They even have a Asian fusion food window for bites. I dig this spot, very different than the rest of the Atwells strip. read more

beautiful bar. i love the esthetic. good service. CHEAP beers - around $5 for unique craft beer. i havent tried the food - but would come back in a heart beat. i love cats, art, and NOLA so this place is up my alley for sure. nice area to lounge around, and bar top area. great music. read more

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I wish I could give it 4.5 stars! Not quite a 5 but also more than a 4. It was unique! The food, I've never seen on any other menu. I like how welcoming the staff was. There were some games to play and jazz music on a Saturday. The drinks were strong, so if that's your cup of tea than 5 stars completely. read more

Drinks were ok but definitely worth a stop in to check out the vibe. The bar had good amount of people inside and out even on earlier side of 8pm. read more

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Stellar. Great cocktails - each is measured, not counted. Ambience is ideal, music is quality, and food was surprisingly good. 10/10 will come back for ramen Monday's and Tropical Tuesday's soon. read more

Royal purrs to this crowned kitty, The Royal Cat provides a wonderful atmosphere with live music at times mixed in with a great selection at the bar and delicious sides alongside the restaurant within. Great service and good vibes all around. read more

I love that you can't see the interior from the sidewalk and once you walk in you're immediately welcomed by elaborate cat paintings. The drinks are delicious and reasonably priced for the quality. The music on a Saturday night is surprisingly fresh, the servers are kind and if you like to smoke, you have the option of sitting outside. The only issue is parking. If you don't know Federal Hill, it can seem impossible to find decent parking on a weekend. And of course, the difficult parking isn't their fault, there are multiple great clubs, eateries and bars in the area, plan accordingly. read more

The Royal Bobcat felt like walking through a Narnia door to New Orleans. Royal Bobcat has an interesting ambiance to it. Royally classy, Sophisticated, Romantic, yet Whimsical. You see a posh looking bar to your right as soon as you enter. To your left, you see a classy lounge vibe seating area with a coffee vase with flowers on candlelit tables. An interesting decor you notice are whimsical paintings of very sophisticated cats dressed in royal wear. On top of the romantic yet whimsical ambiance this place has to offer, the drinks are interested. I got a Royal Pineapple drink which was a purple colored drink with pineapple in it. It tasted sweet and kicked me with the throat with the liquor. While my date got a cranberry jalapeño tequila which was sweet and spicy. Then my date and I got Korean Fried Chicken which was painted with gochujang and honey. We also got the Spicy Gumbo which to me felt like a good harmony between Dwengjang Jjigae (miso stew) with a southern spicy Gumbo. And lastly we ordered the Kimchi Mac n Cheese, which was a strike of inspiration with Southern Comfort & Korean pickled cabbage. As a Korean American, both of my ethnicity & nationality had a happy medium with Royal Bobcat. I recommend anyone who appreciates food to visit here! read more

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