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    Whalen Cafe

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Cash only business. ATM on site charges 3.50 per transaction.
    Jen W.

    On the recommendation of another Yelper we stopped in here on the first Thursday of the month for their corned beef night. They were right. This is some very good corned beef. You can get it as a dinner or sandwich. If you want fries with the sandwich, order them as a side. From the beginning: located at the intersection of W. Shore road and Sandy Bottom, it's easy to pass. There is a sign on the side of the building that states Whalen Pub in letters too small to really notice. You have to be looking for this spot. There is some parking behind the building and on street in the neighborhood behind. A big empty lot next door has 'do not park' signs all along their border w/ the pub property, but everyone seems to park there. It was Super busy when we arrived around five pm. Every bar stool was filled, as were the high tops and all but one low top. One barkeep (Jaimie) was holding down the fort on her own and somehow making it all work. Well done. The regulars went up to the bar to order their drinks. About 6pm a waitress showed up to take table orders. The food came out pretty quickly. Thin sliced, lean corned beef over a mound of cabbage with onion, carrot and potato on the side. We were offered mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper and butter for the meal. We used them all. This is a very well prepared, brine-y, tasty meal. Cash only, they have an ATM on site in case you don't know. The ATM charges three fifty per transaction. We did not get a receipt for our order but were told our one beer, one cocktail and two dinners came to thirty-eight dollars. This is very much a neighborhood dive bar. About 6:30 it became a country music dive bar I'm guessing due to the juke box. Restrooms, right off the dining area are acceptable. Staff are busy and nice.

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    3 months ago

    Very casual- don't need to dress up but food is always good! Service is usually speedy but depends on who waits on you if it is friendly.

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    3 years ago

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    3 months ago

    Love their chilli. Drinks are good. Always have a good time. Everyone is friendly. Jaimie is our favorite barmaid.

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    13 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Great food, nice and cozy. Cash only. The bartender was the cook. Small but just a classic pub.

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    9 years ago

    Super cheap, no frills bar. But that's a good thing! Nice change from paying 7 for a beer... Cash only though

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    9 years ago

    Unassuming little dive with cheap, cold beer and big, satisfying plates of Ocean State fare. Grab a Gansett and the snail salad.

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    Was it the best snail salad I've ever had (Uncle Tony's in Cranston still has that rank for me)?

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