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O'Brien's Pub

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310 reviews
#41 of 152 Restaurants in Newport
$$ - $$$, American, Bar, Pub
501 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6723
+1 401-849-6623
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3.5 310 reviews
#36 of 97 American in Newport
#41 of 140 Restaurants in Newport
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501 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-6723
0.9 miles from Cliff Walk
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+1 401-849-6623
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Menu

APPETIZERS​
Seafood Cakes
A blend of shrimp, scallops & crab meat, served w/ roasted w/ red pepper aioli sauce
8.99
Cajun Chicken Quesadilla
A​ flour tortilla filled w/ cajun creole sauce, blackened chicken, cheddar jack cheese, onions & peppers
8.99
Buffalo Wings
Served w/ bleu cheese & celery sticks
7.99
Ultimate Nachos
tri color tortilla chips, golden fried & topped w/ melted cheddar jack cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce, jalapeno peppers, black olives & O'Brien's chili
8.99
Pulled Pork Nachos
Our ultimate nachos w/ pulled pork instead of chili served w/ cole slaw on the side
8.99
Cajun Spiced Beer Battered Shrimp
5 jumbo shrimp tossed in cajun seasoning, dipped in beer batter & golden fried. Served on a bed of lettuce w/ a jamaican relish dipping sauce
8.99
Stuffed Quahogs
Chopped clams, spicy linguica, diced red & green peppers & breadcrumbs mixed together, stuffed & baked in a quahog shell
6.99
Boneless Chicken Tenders
Served plain or buffalo
7.99
Potato Skins
Topped w/ cheddar cheese
6.99
Bacon+0.50 each
Broccoli+0.50 each
Chili+0.50 each
Chourico+0.50 each
SANDWICHES & WRAPS​
Grilled 8 Oz Burger
Optional toppings, cheese, bacon, red onion, sauteed onions, sauteed mushrooms, lettuce & tomato
7.99
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Blackened Burger
Our 8 oz burger grilled w/ cajun seasonings, topped w/ sauteed onions & cheddar jack cheese
8.50
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast served on a bulkie roll
7.99
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sandwich
Grilled w/ jamaican jerk seasoning & served on a bulkie roll
8.50
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Smokey Mountain Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken breast smothered in BBQ sauce, topped w/ bacon & cheddar cheese
8.99
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Pulled Pork Sandwich
pulled pork simmered in BBQ sauce, served on a bulkie roll
8.99
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Grilled Corned Beef Reuben
Lean corned beef grilled & stacked w/ swiss cheese, sauerkraut & thousand island dressing, served on marble rye bread
850.00
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Chourico w/ Peppers & Onions
Mildly spiced protuguese sausage, sauted w/ peppers & onions, served on a torpedo roll
7.99
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Philly Cheese Steak
Shaved steak seasoned & grilled w/ onions, topped w/ mozzarella cheese, served in atorpedo roll
8.99
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
Philly Cheese Steak
Shaved steak seasoned & grilled w/ onions, topped swiss cheese, served on a torpedo roll
8.99
Cole slaw
Potato chips
French fries
Sweet potato fries
O' BRIEN'S PUB GRILLED PIZZA​
Cheese
9.99
Pepperoni
12.99
Vegetable
12.99
White Garlic
11.99
BBQ chicken
13.99
Chourico & Peppers
12.99
Philly Cheese Steak
13.99
chicken BLT
13.99
Fresh dough grilled daily on premises
Pizza available for take out
GOURMET FRY BAR​
Served as full portion only
Side of French Fries
3.99
Side of Sweet Potato Fries
4.99
Cheddar Cheese Fries
4.99
Chili Cheese Fries
5.50
Side of Gravy
1.00
Greek Fries
Fresh parsley, oregano, lemon juice & feta cheese
5.50
Curry Fries
Spicy curry gravy, garnished w/ pineapple salsa
5.99
Cajun Seasoned Fries
Spicy cajun seasonings served w/ a creole dipping sauce
5.99
Garlic Fries
chopped garlic, parmesan cheese & Italian seasonings
5.50
SOUP​
Chili w/ Cheese
Served w/ tri colored tortilla chips
5.99
New England clam chowder
4.99
Soup of the Day
Please​ ask your server
SALADS​
Side Salad
5.50
Dinner Salad
Mixed green w/ tomato, cucumber, carrots & red onion
7.50
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast served over romatine lettuce, tossed w/ parmesan cheese, croutons & creamy caesar dressing
10.99
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Mixed greens topped w/ grilled shrimp, w/ our without cajun seasoning, tomato, cucumbers, carrots & red onion
12.99
CHILDREN'S MENU​
Includes choice of soft drink, milk, or juice
Chicken Tenders
with potato chips or French fries
5.50
Soft drink
Milk
Juice
Grilled Cheese
with potato chips or French fries
4.99
Soft drink
Milk
Juice
Grilled Hot Dog
with potato chips or French fries
4.99
Soft drink
Milk
Juice
Grilled 4 Oz Burger
with potato chips or French fries
5.50
Soft drink
Milk
Juice
Pasta
With tomato sauce or butter
5.50
Soft drink
Milk
Juice
ENTREES​
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
fresh cod fish lightly breaded in a bear batter, golden fried & served w/ French fries & cole slaw
12.99
Baked Cod Dinner
Baked cod fish seasoned w/ bread crumbs, roasted herbs & spices, served w/ vegetable of the day & your choice of starch
12.99
Curry Stir Fry
Your choice of chicken, beef or shrimp tossed in a carribean style curry sauce, w/ onions, red & carrots, served over jasmine rice
12.99
Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta
Marinated grilled chicken breast tossed in a tomato basil cream sauce w/ penne pasta
12.99
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Dinner
2 chicken breasts baked w/ our own jerk seasonings, served w/ your choice of starch & vegetable of the day
12.99
Half Rack of Ribs
Served​ w/ cole slaw & your choice of fries or baked potato
12.50
Full Rack of Ribs
slow simmered in O'Brien's own BBQ sauce, served w/ French fries & cole slaw
18.50
Chicken Pot Pie
Savory chicken gravy blended w/ carrots, peas & celery, topped w/ puff pastry, served w/ a side salad
12.99
O'Brien's beef stew
Tender pieces of beef, slow cooked & simmered w/ potatoes & carrots, served w/ warm bread sticks
8.99
12 Oz Sirloin
Char grilled to you liking optional toppings seasonings, mushroom demi glace, montreal steak seasoning, cajun spice, peppercorn rub
21.99
PROCRASTINATION ATTEMPT​
O'Doyle Rules
6.00
Triple Threat
13.00
The Merge
20.00 27.00
O'Doyle Rules
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30.00
Mercury Love Awards PARty at O'Brien's - July 2, 2009
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30.00
Hibernian Fundraiser at O'Brien's - February 2, 2009
Rice Cheese Pizza
30.00
Sunshine Citrus Chicken
30.00
Pan seared Salmon Dinner
Fresh salmon filet, pan seared w/ extra virgin olive oil. seasoned w/ minced onion, paprika, fresh garlic & parsley, served w/ baked potato jalapeno sirloin oz Sirloin marinated & grilled w/ jalapefio peppers, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, fresh squeezed lime juice & dried oregano, served w/ baked potato Tito's Vodka • Ciroc Vodka • Redbridge Lager This gluten free menu is provided as a service to our customers. O'brien's Pub assumes no responsibilities for its use. Patrons are encouraged to consider this menu in light of Iheir own individual requirements & needs.
16.99 21.99
CONK! MLR ADVISORY: Consumers who are vulnerable to food home illness should only eal food from animals & seafood vvhieh is thoroughly cooked. Children under 12 years of age may not be served undercooked, chopped or ground meal.
#WINE#​
Chardonnay
C.K.Mondavi 7.50 Snap Dragon Plnotgrigio Eslrella Mezzacorona 24. Riff Sauvignon Blanc CK Mondavi 7.50 Tiki Sound Interesting Whites Sea Glass Riesling 7.50 26. Broadbenl Vinho Verde
23.00 150.00 26.00 23.00 150.00 23.00
Sakonnel Vidal Blanc
White Zinfandel
CK Mondavi Champagne Domaine de Berliol Prosecco NV Cabernet Sauvignon C.K.Mondavi 7.50 Snap Dragon merlot C.K.Mondavi
7.50 23 9.00 27 7.50
Plnot
Noir
Castle Rock Tiki Sound shiraz Down Under 7.50 Jacob's Creek Cabernet/Shi raz interesting reds Carclli34°Malbcc
7.00 50.00 150.00
Grafligna Malbec Cellar No. 8 Red Zin
Rose
Chateau Bellevue I .a Foret Rose
8.00
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About
O'Brien's Pub is located in the fifth ward district of Newport RI, and has been operated continuously since 1945. Our current operation was established in 1979 and has continued to be a local favorite among Newport residents and tourists alike. The outdoor garden patio has grown to seat over 200 customers and is an enjoyable place to meet for cocktails and to sit for lunch or dinner. Children are typically kept busy by our play fish fountain located in the center of the patio. O'Brien's Pub has a large menu which features daily appetizers, lunch, and dinner specials. We have variety of imported and domestic beer, as well as frozen drink and coffee specialties. O'Brien's Pub is open 364 days
PRICE RANGE
$6 - $26
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Live Music, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago
Great atmosphere and food!

Nice place, but it was a roulette as to whether they would serve you alcohol without Id. The food was quite nice and they were very good portions.

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank LeonaTC
Reviewed October 13, 2019 via mobile
Great for families and pets!

Good comfort food (we had Mac and cheese and a Rueben sandwich) at a reasonable price. Nice atmosphere. Seems like a great place to meet friends for drinks, or a nice place to come with kids. They had toy fishing games in the outside fountains...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank hwhi0218
Reviewed September 15, 2019 via mobile
Bar Food & Outside Patio & Pet Friendly

Looking for a lively scene, outdoor patio and decent bar food, then this is your place. This place seems to be very popular with locals and visitors alike. We ended up dining here twice during our visit; once for dinner and a quick bite for...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank fergusonadventures
Reviewed September 7, 2019
Outside patio

Sandwich was fine. Meager amount of fries. Friendly wait staff. Music was not too loud. Bathroom out of supplies and toilet was strangely high.

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank travelspying
Reviewed September 3, 2019 via mobile
Give it a miss

Not a place to stop for food. If you’re after a drink, maybe, it’s pretty ratty, but even still so many better places and better pubs. I had a hankering for fish and chips, this was the only place nearby with that on the menu....More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank HurricaneHayls
Reviewed August 27, 2019 via mobile
Not so good

Being an Irish Family we often like a good pub for dinner while on vacation, unfortunately O’Brien’s missed the mark. Across the board me, my wife and our three teens felt the food was average at best. The buffalo tenders are not cooked in traditional...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank axilator
Reviewed August 27, 2019 via mobile
Great bartebders

Stopped in here after a run in with the local hustler by the docks. Great place to grab a drink but quiet on a Monday.

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank littlebirdy2303
Reviewed August 21, 2019 via mobile
O’Brien’s Pub, Newport, RI

My husband and myself spent a few days in Newport, RI. We were looking for a place for lunch and saw O’Brien’s Pub. It was pretty crowded and we took a chance. What a find! The food was delicious...my husband had the lobster roll and...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank Estelle F
Reviewed August 18, 2019
Great for Dogs

Been here several times and love the food and drinks. Especially like how they bring over a Fresh bowl of water for your dog and even have a dog menu for food for your dog..

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank Tom B
Reviewed August 15, 2019 via mobile
Good time

We stopped by in the afternoon for a drink. It wasn’t very crowded so we left & came back that night. Place was much more crowded & we had a great time. We did not eat so I can only comment on the bar scene...More

Date of visit: August 2019
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In the fall, we have wing night on Mondays, trivia on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays, and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights!
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Our outdoor patio is dog-friendly, and you'll often see children playing at the fountain. Because of this, we don't allow glassware on the patio. If a glass were to break, it would be an incredible hazard for our furry and... More
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Yes! We serve gluten-free pizza, salmon, sunshine chicken and steak!
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