Didn't get a picture! But updating to describe the excellent cocktail Bianca made me! I've been getting the espresso martini by default here cause they are quite good...but my drink of choice is usually a citrusy gimlet of sorts. I mentioned this to Bianca when I was ordering and she essentially said "say less"... made me the perfect drink. I was so pleased... it can get quite busy but if you know the general profile of what you're into- Bianca will get the vision and make you the perfect cocktail. It's that personalized touch that'll get me back again and again! read more

The XO Bar - Espresso martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

XO is cute! Always a great spot for celebrations. I've been here on various occasions, mostly birthdays. The drinks are expensive, but not shocking given the feel of this bar. The weekends are always busy and booming. Good vibes. read more

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Beautiful beautiful space in a historic building right at the edge of the "downtown" part of North Main Street. There are many cozy seating options (at the gorgeous bar, a banquet in the main space, seating area against the wall away from but in view of the bar, and a separate back room). The night we were there it was busy but not packed with people so we could tell the acoustics were good for older folks (like us). It may have been an off night or a new bartender, but - regrettably - there were a few glitches getting our drinks: the extra dirty martini came to us actually cloudy from the amount of olive juice (but my daughter decided not to return it), and the bartender said out loud that he didn't know what a vesper martini was but he'd look it up to try to make one (ouch). Prices seem a touch high for the RI market; four cocktails cost the same as they would have in LA (per that daughter). Still, the vibe is great, and it was a classy stop for us before dinner. I'll definitely try a different night! read more

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I came here for boozy book club and the drinks were amazing! I had a few cocktails and they all were so great. The ambiance is awesome. It's very posh and chic. It was great for an event as we had a private room. The seating was very cozy and the bar was beautiful. The bar tenders were amazing. They were helpful and made great drinks. I loved coming to this spot. It is a hidden gem! read more

I love this bar so much. It's the perfect environment to be able to catch up with friends and not have to worry about not being able to hear each other. There's lots of seating options aside from the bar and the service is super quick and everyone is very friendly. The bartenders are also incredibly accommodating and make exceptionally amazing drinks. read more

The XO Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We had cocktails and cider. The cider was very good. The smoke show cocktail was sour and smoky, but not sweet, which is very good for me. The blue one I forgot the name, very very sweet. I liked the coconut flavor, but it was too sweet so the flavor didn't show much. I enjoyed the music and the environment. If you want a quite spot, you sit on the other side form the bar. The decor was festive and cute. I loved the sparkle Christmas tree. read more

The XO Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Great cocktails in a cozy little space on the edge of college hill. Perfect spot to start or end a night. Service was friendly, but a bit slow. Definitely good for a leisurely time read more

Bartenders Angie & Bianca are AMAZING! Best espresso martinis. The music unfortunately is like being stuck in an elevator. The music use to be so much better with throwbacks & songs that would get everyone singing or dancing along in their seats. Please go back to the old playlist so I can go back to enjoying one of my fav spots ! read more

I went in on a Friday night and was able to get two seats the bar. It was fairly busy and there were plenty of staff on shift. All of the staff were friendly and attentive. The lights were just right for a date night, but I would say it wasn't a romantic type of ambiance with the music and the televisions going. Overall, still a great spot to go get a drink after dinner. The bar has an upbeat vibe and they did a great job with the recent renovations. We got two different drinks and although they were drinkable, I wasn't really impressed, especially for the price. The bill came to $36 for our two drinks and we left craving another drink from somewhere else. Maybe we got the wrong bartender? I've heard so many good things, but I'll have to stick to my favorite craft cocktail spots next time. read more

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This is a fun little bar right on the edge of the action on North Main Street. The bar staff is wicked talented. The night we visited, the bartender made a perfect espresso martini for me with decaf espresso. Decaf espresso! Game changer. I wouldn't have survived if it was a fully caffeinated espresso martini. I moved onto a hot & dirty martini which was also perfectly executed - shaken to filth & all. The vibe is a little contradictory - Hip, modern cocktail bar meets sports bar, I think? The prices & product indicate classy, but the lights are a little bright inside & there are TVs on the walls. I'm not a big fan of TVs in intimate bars, but I suppose if you're ISO a more upscale place to watch a game, this could be your place. Maybe I'm misinterpreting it. Still a sweet spot. Push the button in the bathroom! read more

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The drinks were excellent and it's a great spot but having to look inside the storage room while the sitting at the bar is a no no. Put up a shade or something because it ruins the ambience which is otherwise lovely. read more

extremely unprofessional. so loud. the bartender ignored me for a good 15 minutes. drinks were mediocre at best. for 37 dollars for two drinks. so insane. they weren't good. not one guest was ID. i've been bartending for half my life so i watch these things. this place is going to get in my trouble one of these days. they're serving children. read more

Love coming to this bar! Great drinks, bartenders are friendly and attentive, always reliable for an intimate night out with a friend or group. Can't speak highly enough of XO!! read more

Service is top notch! Drinks are even better! Music is on point and the vibe is perfect! Comfy and chill

Overall, I love this bar. That being said, the music has gone down hill fast. They used to play actual music every night and it was a different playlist that kept things interesting. Now its like im stuck in an elevator listening to elevator music with too much bass. Headache worthy. I love coming here but the vibe has changed for the worst. read more

this place is such a vibe ! the ambiance is so cute ! dj was excellent . we had too much fun here . drinks are STRONG also ! def stop by . bartenders are very friendly and cool. bianca is my fave ! read more

Stopped in for Tuesday night, which is half off wine night. The sauv blanc bottle we got for $40 (normal price 80, which is truly telling in terms of the markup) was fine. The drink options overall were fairly diverse. The best part, though, is the hip ambiance with tons of different seating options depending on your party. Another big plus was the bartender- super pleasant. Make sure to push the button in the bathroom that says "push". read more

Very nice space here, great environment. A little pricy for drinks but not too bad. Would come back again.

I stopped by the XO bar for the first time on a Tuesday evening for drinks. The bartender was very friendly, though because there was only one staff member for the whole bar, there were some times when no one was staffing the bar because she had to do something in the back. Thankfully there weren't too many people on a Tuesday night, so I didn't have to wait super long for my order to be taken. The ambiance was very newly appointed with comfortable seating and interesting lighting. I ordered the Midori Yuzu Sour and also the Bourbon Peach Smash. While I liked both drinks (the Midori was my favorite because I love yuzu, and it also wasn't too sweet. The peach was very strong on the bourbon, but still nice), they are on the steeper side for drinks when I'm not sure that I would say they were outstanding or extremely interesting flavor profiles. Great new drinks spot to check out, but I might gravitate a little more to some of the other cocktail bars in the area! read more

The XO Bar - Midori Yuzu Sour - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Probably the best speakeasy near the east side with upscale ambiance, lounge-like music (lofi-ish when I went) and comfy seating options. I dropped in because I was told the espresso martini was phenomenal, but I was a little let down. It was solid but I think I held my expectations too high. read more

We have a private graduation party here for my son. Everything worked out perfect! Scott was very responsive to all my questions and the staff was very helpful day off and they worked nonstop for the entire time of the party. The vibe of the bar was great and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks again! read more

Finally dropped by this neighborhood gem on Sunday. My only regret is not coming sooner! Excellent drinks, friendly and welcoming staff and lovely atmosphere. I've been looking for a place to eventually become a "regular" and think this could be the spot! read more

The XO Bar - Sidecar, wasabi mix, Golden Goose - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This is a fun stylish little bar on North Main. We were there for the NYE party which was great fun. The interiors are attractive. The seating is comfortable and the drinks are quite good. read more

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I've been to the XO Bar twice now and both times I had an incredible experience. The espresso martinis are delicious. The atmosphere and music is lively, lending itself to be a great place to go with friends. Lastly, the service is fantastic. Last night, I showed up with 14 people for my birthday and not only was the service timely in a packed bar, they went above and beyond with a sparkler! We enjoyed ourselves and are excited to go back and recommend. read more

Had a wonderful Manhattan here. My wife enjoyed a gin & tonic with grapefruit. Very tasty, and very generous in quantity. Chris our bartender was very attentive and made a great drink. Highly recommend! read more

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My wife and I were out in Providence for our anniversary. I saw this Bar/Lounge online and it looked pretty good. I was wrong.....it was amazing!!!!!! The bartenders were fantastic. I'm a non-drinker, but I love a good bar. My wife had an espresso martini and she raved about it. We met another couple a little younger than us (we are in our early 50's) and it was their first time there also. The 4 of us had a great time talking at the bar. The vibe was great. Young and older people enjoying a great Friday night. Such a great find. We will be back 1000%!!!! I wish we could remember the 2 bartenders names (this was Friday night 9/27). They made it a great experience. read more

OK! I've been here now 2-3 times since the reopening and I can say everytime I am left confused. Firstly, the place is BEAUTIFUL! I love the chairs, the bar set up and even the bathroom LOL! But I can say the staff can be tough in my opinion taking away from such a beautiful atmosphere!? I've waited nearly 20 minutes for 2 drinks as the bartender was just talking and talking to those at the bar completely forgetting she had orders. Then when my drink came it was SCREWED. After asking for a lemon drop martini with a sugar rim, I've received their version of a lemon drop with a SALT RIM!? Who salts lemon drops?! I would've then asked for it to be remade but at this point I've waited long enough! I guess that's what I get for ordering off menu... Nonetheless, I cant take away from the atmosphere and I will try again at some point down the line! read more

Great drinks.. bartender was nice and good... I'd definitely go again.. had a pistachio martini it was good

I've been here (counts fingers) 4 times now. It's amazing. The best cocktails, friendly service & swanky interiors. Have yet to have a meal in the dining section, but the cocktails, service, and bar area are A+ all the way. Lots of seating too! read more

Came in for a late night drink Monday. Looked this place up online, seemed really nice and had great reviews, not many bars are open Monday so we thought we'd give it a try. Place is beautiful but service was AWFUL. Entered the place we were not greeted nor acknowledged. Still tried to give a chance. Bartender finished speaking with regulars came back and still no acknowledgment. We sat on the couches as there wasn't any space at the bar, bartender threw menus on the bar and said come up when you're ready. This made us feel so uncomfortable and not welcomed at all. Glanced at the menu and then just decided to leave. Service definitely takes away from the ambiance of the bar. So badly wanted to try here but do not think I would consider ever going back. read more

Drinks were awesome bartender was friendly and made some very creative drinks not on the menu that were delicious