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Providence forum: oh yeah....will also be looking for a good pub in providence

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   madferit
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Posted on: 11:37 pm, April 07, 2008

In town on business this week. Only have one night to get out. Looking to get into town in the afternoon...have a few "pops" before dinner, walk about, then some nice Italian.....then a few more pops.

Anyone have good suggestions on local pubs. No chains (RiRas) please. Need not be Irish, but I tend to end up there, or kinda dodgy, divey, smoky joints. Just looking for good cold beer, local folks. Not fratty or trendy.

Or, if there is an "area" with multiple options fitting that bill, that's appreciated. Federal Hill? Areas around the Universities? RISD?

Cheers,

Brendan

   Dighton, Massachusetts
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Will007
Posted on: 8:13 pm, April 08, 2008
   Newport, Rhode Island
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Posted on: 3:31 pm, April 09, 2008

Pops?? If you like dodgy, divey, (smoking outlawed) downtown Prov should offer. There are some clubs like Lupo's. THe Eastside is cool but can be college.

Here is a link for things going on:

thephoenix.com/Providence/Default.aspx…

   Bristol, Rhode Island
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GUYfromRI
Posted on: 5:49 pm, April 15, 2008

I realize this is a little for you but I'll throw it up there for future people seeking the same sorta thing.

But I suggest going to RiRa. http://www.rira.com/ good food and cold beer.. Can't ask for anything more.. ;o)

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Spabliss
Posted on: 12:07 am, April 29, 2008

Blakes Tavern. Or Finnigans Irish wake

The RISD area is going to attract a young crowd, But Thayer St. has a lot of outdoor seating

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Posted on: 9:52 pm, May 05, 2008

Shanghai is a pretty hip local bar, on Thayer st. It's on the second story of the building that also houses berks and blaze. Avoid Blaze if at all possible. The other pub I'd recommend is the penalty box, a hockey bar on North Main street. Really cool people working there. It's under new ownership and it's not a dive anymore.

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