Rhode Island

Rhode Island is packed with 400 miles of coastline and 20 percent of the country’s historic landmarks. Newport is the sailing capital of the world, home to the famed Gilded Age mansions. Providence’s celebrated restaurants, award-winning theatre, and vibrant arts scene is enhanced by an elaborate river-walk. Block Island’s natural beauty beckons you to unwind. Whether you choose South County’s pristine beaches, East Bay’s magnificent coastal bikeway, footsteps through history in Blackstone Valley, or shopping in Warwick, you'll experience authentic Rhode Island. Rhode Island now has 40+ brewpubs/breweries as of May 2023, not bad saying there were only half a dozen in 2020! So let's start off with Rhode Island's first Micro Brewery;

Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling, 293 JT Connell Rd. Newport.

Formally Coastal Extreme Brewing Company/ Newport Storm 

Open: Mon 14.00 - 20.00, Tues-Weds Closed, Thurs - Sun 12.00 - 20.00

They have both the beer and rum available for tasting for the first time ever. The cost for a tour and beer tasting is $7 and the cost for a tour and rum tasting is $9. The cost of the tasting includes a souvenir crystal tasting glass. The beer selection will be a combination of their year-round beers, seasonal and limited release selections. They will be featuring two rums not available anywhere but here in addition to the Thomas Tew Rum that is available in Rhode Island stores. The tour deck will be open whenever the visitor's center is open so you can get a great look at the facility even when there isn't a scheduled tour. You get to walk around the newly installed visitors gantry so you can look down on all the brew dudes working away to turn water into fun for you all. (Note we visited the old location about 8 years ago  for the "Free Tours every Friday @ 6pm!) The tours are fun as is the "extreme" drinking experience. They organize lots of events and charity fund raisers through the year. A radical set of dude's.  

Anyway here is what they brew starting with their flagship beer, Hurricane Amber Ale, It's a mild amber ale with sweet malty flavour balanced by ample but delicate hopping. It's the perfect beer to enjoy all evening with good friends or even good enemies. In the fall (autumn) of 2000, they introduced their "Storm of the Season" program. Each season was mated with a particular beer that would be available for only that period of time. That fall they introduced Regenschauer Oktoberest. It was followed with Blizzard Porter in the winter (now a permanent brew each winter), Thunderhead Irish Red (now the Spring Ale) in the spring, and Maelstrom IPA in the summer. Each of theses styles and recipes were chosen to be well suited for the time of the year  they came out. Moreover, the focus was on drinkability which has made for some unique versions of these popular styles. Also once a year the brewers are given the opportunity to make something completely different from anything that has been made before. Ignoring all previous recipies, and brewing continuously for days results in been a unique high alcohol (11-12% abv), complex product that is like nothing else on the market. Named for the year it is brewed ('00, '01, '02, etc.) this beer is packaged in cobalt blue, 750ml, corked, wine-style bottles and aged a year until it is released. A little bit of yeast is left in the bottle to naturally carbonate it and help it condition over time. Each year sees a new recipe and only 3000 total bottles. While most of these bottles are released and quickly snatched up, some have been kept for aging up to 10 years as this is a product that grows better with age. The 2011 one was a collaboration brewed with a the other craft breweries in Rhode Island.

Braven Brewing Co, 293 JT Connell Hwy, Newport

Braven Brewing Company, was founded in 2013 by Marshall S. Thompson and Eric Feldman in the historic Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. In April 2019, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company purchased the Braven brand. Newport Craft is now producing Braven's Bushwick Pilsner up in RI, and distributing throughout NY.

Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport

A nice upscale little bar right on the strip in downtown. An absolutely phenomenal draft menu, great staff, the best food in town? The brewery started up in late 2020 brewingsmall batches of beer. Voted Best Beer Bar in RI 2016-2019 by Craftbeer.com. This is the best beer bar in Southern New England. Not only does it showcase World Class Beer on 20 taps, 1 cask, and 100 plus bottles, it's also a 5-star neighborhood bistro with a menu which changes daily. The entire staff are able to help you choose a beer based on your past experience or lead you to experiencing something new. Norey's offers free live music on Wednesday, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass then on Thursdays World Class Jazz.

Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Pawtucket borders Providence, Rhode Island and the state of Massachusetts. It is home to four of the states new breweries (June 2021)

Foolproof Brewing Company; 241 Grotto Ave, Pawtucket.

Open: Fri 5:00 - 7:00 PM; Sat 1:00 - 5:00 PM (booking advised)

This is a fairly slick production brewery. You can choose a tasting of which is three of their beers in little plastic cups, or a full "tour" with much larger samples both for $10 also you get a branded glass to take away. The tour is mostly just a story of beer led by part time employees, but the larger samples are worth it. If you participate in a brewery tasting or tour, you are allowed to take home up to 72 ounces of beer (this includes a six pack, 64 ounce growler*, or up to three 22 ounce bottles). Well worth a stop.

Smug Brewing, 100 Carver St, Pawtucket

Open: Thurs - Fri 15.00 - 22.00 Sat 13.00 -22.00 Sun 12.00 - 18.00

Really cool space, super urban minimalist (Our last time in this space, it was Bucket Brewery). Smug has definitely raised the bar for the tasting area. There's board games and cards for passing the time. The beer is definatly better it's really tasty. Perhaps it's all the competition in the area! Super friendly people, and excellent beer. Plus Pop up street food definitely make this worth a visit.

Crooked Current Brewery; 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket.

Open for Tours, Sat: 1 to 5 pm

A micro brewery on an industrial park. Were you get to meet Rhode Island's only female Brewster, Nichole Pelletier!  The staff are really friendly and love chatting about beer. Really big samples like half pint I think. Three beers usually pour and they they specialize in wheat offerings and you get a pint glass with tasting. Nice place.

Isle Brewers Guild, 461 Main Street, Pawtucket

Open: Closed Mon- Tues -Thurs 16.00 - 22.00 Fri -Sat 12.00 - 23.00 Sun 12.00 - 18.00

Amazing place, amazing beer, amazing people. A beautiful taproom where you can taste a wide variety of beers, many only available at The Guild from a bank of 11 tap. Flights are available. It's a larger brewery established to work with mid to large-size craft breweries from New England and across the country, who are looking to expand their capacity, sales and distribution. Lots of fomenters and a canning line plus a state of the art brewery, with a taproom, that has now morphed into a large beer barn, that’s a great beer place with a cool atmosphere to hang out with friends. There is occasional live music and dinner nights, plus you can have a private event there. A big plus to the Rhode Island beer scene. Also a beer garden for summer drinking and chilling.

Wash Ashore Beer Co, 461 Main Street, Pawtucket

Part of The Guild Brewery Co-op, Wash Ashore Beer Co is dedicated to producing delicious, organic beer that embodies the experience of island living! The company was conceived by Martha’s Vineyard island dwellers John Clift, owner of Vintage MV Wine & Spirits, and Joe Monteiro, owner of 19 Raw Oyster Bar and Pizza di Napoli. They teamed up with fellow Vineyard residents, Chad & Michelle Verdi, owners of Verdi Productions and co-owners of Gregg’s Restaurants. Island Born and Organically Brewed, they make hop driven beers built on aromatics and balance. They use only the highest quality ingredients, no GMO's and organic! Because Wash Ashore Beer Co believes in giving back, a portion of the proceeds from each of our beers is donated to charities.

In Providence the state capital, not only can you visit, the Rhode Island State House that is located in the downtown area of the state capital of Providence, the State House is a neoclassical building that houses the Rhode Island General Assembly and the offices of the governor of Rhode Island as well as the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and general treasurer. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The dome of the State House is the fourth-largest self-supporting marble dome in the world. But they also have a few brew pubs;

Moniker Brewery, 432 W Fountain St, Providence

Located in the Federal Hill neighborhood, Moniker Brewery opened in 2020 as a full production brewery and beer garden. A wicked cool brewery, the beers are tasty and made with the quality ingredients. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about the beers and provided good recommendations. The space is perfect, a good inside area and two outside areas with heaters and firepits. They don't make any food themselves, but you can order on your phone from Bucktown (southern inspired chicken and fish joint) across the street and they'll walk it right over to you. It's definitely becomeing a go to brewery in Providence!

Trinity Brewhouse : 186 Fountain St., Providence.

Hours: Mon - Thu 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM; Fri 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM; Sat 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM; Sun 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM

They always have at least 6 different styles on tap at the Brew house. They brew twice a week and always have the freshest beer in the city. The beer menu rotates often to provide a wide variety of crisp, flavourful ales, beers, and stouts. Speaking of which my favourite without a bout is the RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT A thick, dark, black, beer with rich maltiness, roasted and chocolate malt flavours, high hop bitterness, and a strong alcoholic taste. A hearty stout, this robust beer will age with grace, transforming through complex flavour variations. BRONZE MEDAL '96 WORLD BEER CUP at 8%ABV. Another of my favourites is the RHODE ISLAND IPA The first IPA available throughout Rhode Island since Ballantine IPA. The most bitter of the Pale Ale family, India Pale Ale has a malty flavour accented by fruity aromas, a dry bitter finish and bright copper colour, Winner, 1997 & 1998 Great Northeastern Beer Festival, Pale Ale. And at 7% ABV. Now a bit about the bar its self; Great atmosphere with Funky interiors. Kind of sports bar meets eccentric art and the basement is cavern-like. The food is usually really good and the service is really friendly staff seem to know about there brews, they also won best brew pub in New England in 2000. We usually site at the bar were you can see into the glass covered brewery, which you can tell has taken a lot of battering over the years? It’s a fun place to hang out and have a few brews and get to know the locals; who are a mixed bunch of bohemians, rockers, punks and beer dudes plus a lunch some local suits. All in all a good crowd. 

Beer On Earth, 425 W Fountain St Ste 104, Providence

Open - See Website

After taking home gold and bronze medals at the 2017 New England Regional Homebrew Competition in Manchester, NH, these guys knew that they were heading in the right direction. With a new-found confidence, they secured a location for the brewery, applied for licenses, and ordered a 3-barrel brew system with a handful of fermenters. A small, art-forward brewery with a focus on crafting an array of high-quality ales and lagers. Since opening in 2018, they have strived to brew the freshest IPAs alongside a solid lineup of true classic styles. At their Providence facility, they have started a small barrel program that will give them the opportunity to produce sour ales, brett saisons, and bourbon barrel-aged offerings to further round out our constantly rotating selections.” 

Union Station Brewery (part of the John Harvard’s chain) 36 Exchange Terrace,Providence

Open: Sun - Thu 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM; Fri - Sat 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM

This place has great location being nestled in the centre of a little section in Providence, RI that has some higher end restaurants. Service was friendly, food was really tasty, but the beer selection was a little bit lacking. It was particularly quite when we went in, only a few other people in the joint. They had six beers on at the time and we had a sampler of them all and enjoyed all of them, I thought the Belgian Triple was particularly good, the Irish Stout and the Half Day IPA were also very tasty. We were in luck as they had a porter on cask that although a little warm was very quaffable with a black with a thick tan head. Roasty malt nose, light coffee. Bittersweet chocolate and coffee flavours, some vinous qualities. Pretty good.. It is one of a chain of 7-8 brewpubs that trade under the John Harvard’s banner and it has defiantly improved since we last visited 8 years ago.. But saying that well worth a visit, as they do some really good specials and the Union Station Rusty Griswald that pours copper brown with a white head. Smells nicely hopped with pine and rosy elements present. With a taste is of pine and citrus atop a nice malty backbone. With a perfumed finish along with the cask porter makes the trip worthwhile.

Long Live Beerworks, 425 W Fountain Street # 104. Providence

Open; Mon-Fri: 4 to 9 pm; Sat: 1 to 8 pm

Located a block away from North Bakery and a short walk from Luongo Square. This new Brewpub opend January 2016. Long Live Beerworks, is the state capital's first production brewery since the James Hanley Brewing Company closed in 1957. A great addition to the Providence scene.  This is a small brewery and tasting room based on small batches and sampling. It’s a small spot but it's nice and open so there is plenty of room. There are about 7 or 8 stools around the bar and a few along the back wall which has a long shelf to stand at with your samples. The space is well designed and their branding is great.  They have Firkin Fridays, were they tap a cask of real ale. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers and news in the RI craft beer scene.  You can get growlers filled here and discounted refills. The only downfall because  of RI's outdated state laws, you can not buy a pint, you have to go with a limited sample deal around $10.

Lost Valley Pizza & Brewery (Revival Brewing Co.), 50 Sims Ave, Providence

Open: Wed, Thurs, Mon 17.00 - 01.00 Fri - Sun 11.00 - 01.00

A pretty cool place with lots to offer, they have games, pool, live music, and tours of the brewery. They have a cool menu, with not every day food picks you would find? Formally located in the basement of Brewpub Brutopia has a very bare bones tasting room. A section of a basement of the building was furnished like of your friends house with taps, couch’s, pool table and so on.

Providence Brewing Company, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence, Ri 02909

Open: Wed: 5-9pm - Thurs: 5-9pm - Fri: 4-10pm - Sat: 11-10pm - Sun: 12-6pm

Opened Early 2022 At Their New Sims Avenue, Providence, Located Inside FARM FRESH RI! Providence Brewing Company (PVDBC), 200 years later, has revived an 1817 company, the oldest recorded brewery in Rhode Island. PVDBC also features local food carts and trucks during the weekend, or if you prefer, you can order food delivered from nearby restaurants. Best of all, they’re dog friendly so don’t be surprised if they greet your fur baby before they say hello to you. No offense, but who can resist a puppy smooch? The brewery also has something they call, URBN Brewdega. It’s their way of including homebrewers of all stripes, the chance to brew with them. This is not a “sit down, textbook” approach to brewing. This is a hands-on experience you won’t want to miss out on. You’ll be exhausted, but you’ll walk away knowing that you created something people will enjoy and you get to brag about. They also offer assistance to home brewers, from organized classes, to buying supplies, to sharing recipes for many of their beers. Check the website for opening hours, details, and more!

The Malted Barley Brewing Co, 334 Westminster St, Providence

A large bar offering rotating craft brews and gourmet soft pretzels, plus live music nights and foosball.They offer only the best craft beers. All their food is made from scratch by hand and baked, to order. Not a brewpub but they do brew their own 4 tasty beers. Partnering with the amazing Master Brewers at The Guild based in Pawtucket, RI, we are developing and brewing creatively formulated and unique beers as part of our "All in Seeries" Otto Says, an amazing atmosphere. The staff are super inviting and friendly. Amazing pretzels and craft beer choices.

Grey Sail Brewing Company, 63 Canal St, Westerly.

Open: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 pm all summer long.

This was definitely worth the short drive from Providence. The tasting room is in the front, and looks into the brewery which is one level down. Michelle and Dan were very friendly and knowledgeable, and serve from really tasty beers. Enough parking space. Pints are available but no off premise sales. Overall a very nice stop.

Hive Beer, 61 Canal Street, Westerly, Ri 02891

Launched in May 2021, Hive Beer is an Alternating Proprietorship brewery operating out of Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island. They utilize their 3 barrel pilot system focusing on sessionable classic styles and IPAs while striving to optimize balance and drinkability. Hive has partnered with the University of Rhode Island’s Bee Lab and donates 1% of all sales to support their research into honey bee conservation.

Coddingtons Brewing Co, 210 Coddington highway, Middletown, Newport.

Open: Sun - Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Fri & Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Newport Rhode Island's first brew pub Founded in 1995, Coddington Brewing Company is committed to creating and serving the best beer available – period. Hand-crafted on the premises, all their ales and lagers are 100% natural and delicious. It’s the kind of taste and the kind of freshness that isn’t available anywhere but a brewpub like this one the foods is good as well. 

Here’s a brief history of how Coddingtons got its name William Coddington founded Newport, RI in 1639. He migrated to Massachusetts from England in 1630, seeking religious freedom. Coddington, however, encountered more religious tension and was obliged to leave the state. With the help of Roger Williams, John Clarke and Anne Hutchinson, Coddington purchased Aquidneck Island, known as Newport, from the Narragansett Indians. Coddington later established the state's first legislature and named himself Governor of Rhode Island. 

They do a rack of all there beers 7oz glasses we did a rack so as not to miss any beers then had a couple of pints of our fav's here is what we had; Golden Ale The lightest beer on tap with a light hop character and a crisp clean finish, making it a good choice for someone trying a micro brew for the first time. 4.3% ABV Blueberry Blonde This is a golden beer with a distinct blueberry aroma and a subtle fruity flavour. The low hop character and blueberry flavour make for a very refreshing brew. served with fresh blueberries in the glass 4.2% ABV India Pale Ale (I.P.A.) Better known as IPA, this amber coloured English style ale is highly hopped and bitter with a citrus aroma and flavour making it a great pairing with spicy food. This IPA gets it’s hop flavour and aroma from Cascade hops and it’s bitterness from Magnum hops. 5.0% ABV Irish Red Ale This amber ale is characterized by a subtle malt and hop aroma, a slight malt sweetness with a soft but noticeable fruitiness that bounds into a dry finish. 4.6% ABV Winter Warmer This deep mahogany ale is lightly hopped with a pronounced malty flavour. The addition of dried figs to the mashtun, kettle, and fermenter bestows a silky sweetness to the finish. 7.1% ABV Barley Wine This wine-strength ale has rich malt flavour coupled with cloying sweetness and balanced by crisp hop bitterness. High fermentation temperatures derive fruity estery notes. The elevated alcohol content delivers soothing warmth to the mouth feel. Pale bronze in colour. 9.2% ABV Chocolate Porter Chocolate Porter This beer is dark ruby to almost black in colour. Full bodied with a rich creamy chocolate flavour with a subtle hop finish. 5.7% ABV. Oatmeal Stout Dark and full bodied with a velvety smoothness. This stout has a rich dark malt flavour with a dry bitterness in the finish. Deep black in colour, and a rich creamy head. 3.8% ABV If you have read Otto & the littl'un's travels before I bet you can guess which one's we had a couple of pints of. Yes we follow "The Dark Side" Chocolate Porter and the Stout followed by winter warmer a nice way to finish off an excellent meal.

Taproot Brewing Co. 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Open: Daily 11.00- 19.00 ?

Located on the main road in Middleton half way to Newport. A huge building feels like a rest area, in fact there is an information booth as you walk through the main doors. Huge gift shop to the right brewhouse in plain sight off to the left and a good sized taproom and outside seating on the lawn. Farm to table food. The beer is average to good and the service is attentive. Tourist - farm to table pricing be prepared!

Ragged Island Brewing Company, 200 High Point Ave Unit B6, Portsmouth

Open: Wed & Thu: 4 to 8 pm; Fri: 3 to 9 pm; Sat: 1 to 9 pm; Sun: 1 to 6 pm

Located on the scenic Aquidneck Island. A cool warehouse atmosphere, located in an industrial park, friendly ownership and staff, delicious brews from 12 beers on tap's. Growlers and cans are available for purchase as well as the common brewery swag! It's always nice to help out the little guys.  Good to combine with Buzzards Bay & Coddingtons (which has fantastic food) thatare only about 20 mins away.

Now for a brewpub which requires a bit of a ferry trip (approx 1 hour) over to Block Island and the;

Mohegan Café and Brewery, 213 Water Street Block Island.

Lets set the picture first. Block Island, nestled in the Atlantic 12 miles from coastal Rhode Island, and offers the vacationer what does not seem possible anymore - simple relaxation in a startling beautiful place.  The Island is famous for its 17 miles of free public beaches, sparkling clear waters, dramatic bluffs, preserved open spaces. Block Island has long been a haven for residents and visitors who have found here a quality of life that recalls the pleasures of a life that is simpler, slower, and somehow, more carefree. (Note, in winter the ferry does not always sale) It's no wonder that the Nature Conservancy has designated Block Island "One of the 12 last great places in the Western Hemisphere." The best way to explore the island is to rent bikes as you get off the ferry for just a few $ who can ride completely around the island in just over an hour, we took around 3-4 stopping off in the coves and exploring. (We only came across 3 cars in the whole day!) Once we had got a thirst it was time to return the bikes (don’t drink and drive) and slake our thirst at the Mohegan Café located at 213 Water Street. Just down from the ferry terminal. This place features a rotating tap selection and is an example of what a small brewpub is capable of becoming. The food which consists of a full menu and offers something for everyone is the best on the island. There is typically a rotating selection on their six house taps, but may be as low as two or one of their own beers depending on how late in the season you’re there. Their chilli beer is the highlight of their selection! Which is very peppery with a nice pilsner malt backbone. But as always my personal favourite was the Mohegan Black Buck Porter. This is supposed to be a honey porter, but I was unable to detect any honey. Pours brown with a thin tan head. Smells of chocolate and cookies. Taste is watery with peppery splashes and coffee and chocolate on the finish. The place itself is on the small side like everything else on the island, but is pleasant with a bar area and a restaurant area. The staff are friendly and helpful. The waiter who served us was very knowledgeable when it came to the beer.

Whaler’s Brewing Company, 1070 Kingstown Rd, South Kingston, Wakefield.

Open: Thur & Fri: 4 to 8 pm; Sat: 1 pm to 7 pm; Sun: 1 to 5 pm

Their 100-barrel brewhouse is located in the historic Palisades Mill in South Kingstown, and all of their beer is proudly brewed and packaged on site. The old mill complex is a kind of a maze? Its a nice casual place to grab some tasters and growler. There is a small bar with a pool table, a couch, and a tasting bar and lots of room for expansion, with an enjoyable old New England atmosphere that has a modern twist. Everyone was very helpful, excited, and pleasant. The brewer loves whales and is nice to chat to while the samples are flowing. Another worthy stop in this budding brew state.

LineSider Brewing Company, 1485 South County Trail Ste 201, East Greenwich

Open: Fri & Sat: 12 to 8 pm; Sun: 12 to 5 pm

Linesider has a great beer selection. They have chosen an easily accessible location with a lot of space to accommodate large groups.Inside it is minimalistic and industrial, there are two big TVs where you can catch a game as well. Many breweries in the area do not have this so it's definitely a plus! There are board games and card games out on tables and they invite local food trucks each day so that you can enjoy something to snack on while you try the different beer styles being offered.

Pivotal Brewing Company, 500 Wood St Building 111, Bristol

Open: Thurs 16.00 - 21.00 Fri 14.00 - 21.00 Sat - Sun 12.00-21.00

A really cool space and delicious beers! Definitely worth the stop. Dog friendly as well! Owner is super friendly and will tell you the history of the building. A terrific space and awesome vibe. Very cool contrast between old mill building and art and kitschy furniture. Dogs, kids and folks of all ages were having a great time.

Six Pack Brewing, 87 Gooding Ave, Bristol

A great new Brewery, in a nice location and super easy to get to. A nice set up inside, very dog friendly! Great selection of beers on tap, the West Coast IPA is a definite. A nano brewery that opened in November 2020. A small place with a 2 barrel brewing system. The idea is for Six Pack Brewing to offer small batches of a wide wide variety of beers. The taproom is a hodgepodge of comfortable seating in a bright atmosphere. The concept is based on a pack of dogs. Six dogs that owners Mark and Kris shared during their relationship.

Twelve Guns Brewing, 549 Metacom Ave, Bristol

Located in a small strip mall store front in the business district of Bristol. An amazing beer selection and always changing with the seasons. Great staff and a great environment. Twelve Guns Brewing gets their name from the early Rhode Island Naval vessel the U.S.S. Providence. Serving in the Revolutionary War under the Continental Navy, the U.S.S. Providence boasted Twelve Guns. Opened late 2019

Vigilant Brewing Co. 44 Ballou Blvd, Bristol, Ri 02809

Open: Thurs 15.00 - 20.00 Fri 12.00 - 21.00 Sat - Sun 13.00 - 18.00

Vigilant Brewing Company opened its doors in June of 2022. Lots of options to choose from and every single one tastes great? The inside is nicely decorated and clean and there's a nice outdoor seating area as well. They offer flights, growler fills, merchandise, everything you'd ever want from a brewery and they give it all to you with friendly service and smiling faces.

Mews Tavern @ 456 Main Street, Wakefield RI

Our favourite watering hole in RI and a "must do bar before you die" where friendly atmosphere, awesome selection, and great food come together under one roof! 69 Draft beers on tap at all times + 200 single malt whiskeys This pub is a must for any one visiting southern RI. The pub has a shop and a large family room with a huge oak tree growing out of the middle they built the room around it ! Also a connecting area with privet booths that will sit 6 people then the main bar with is good on Saturdat afternoon when sport is on good friendly atmosphere. The food is really good with house specials of Pizza from a brick oven. Also here you can get a rack of beer this time in 10oz glasses we had 2 racks to then onto pints here is a sample of what we had Seadog Wild Blueberry Wheat: (Maine) A deep-golden, dry, crisp and refreshing brew with very subtle hints of BLUEBERRY. Magic Hat Humble Patience: (VT) Brewed with all imported English  grains for a big malt flavour.  Its dark garnet-red colour cascades into a rich, thick creamy head. Allagash White Ale: (ME) Brewed with a large portion of malted wheat, barley and an addition of oats. Spiced with coriander and Curacao orange peel which results in a full-flavoured, yet refreshing beer Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter:(VT) A full-bodied, full flavoured dark ale with a rich malty taste. Blue Fin Stout: This stout from the Shipyard Brewery has a smooth coffee-malt flavour and a rich creamy head that lasts until the last sip!***Magic Hat Ravell: (VT) A porter brewed with whole vanilla beans. A rare and delectable offering. The Mews is one of the few places to find this seasonal brew on tap. Sample it now! This brew will not be around long. Buzzards Bay Lager: (Mass) A traditional "export" style lager with a hint of toasty biscuit flavour from the Munich Malt. It has a well-balanced hop aroma and a moderately dry finish. Harpoon UFO Hefe-weizen:(Mass.) A unique wheat beer with a taste that is out of this world. Harpoon's unique brewing process puts this Un-Filtered Offering in a class of it's own. We have visited this pub a least 5 times I cant recommend a better pub for choice and service. Excellent Dude. Otto gives it 10/10 

Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. 1425 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield

Open: Wednesdays/Thursdays 5:00-9:00pm Fridays 5:00-10:00pm Saturdays 1:00-10:00pm Sundays 1:00-5:00pm

As New England’s most awarded distillery, it’s easy to forget that Sons of Liberty also brews beer. One visit to their tasting room and you won’t forget again. Inside Sons of Liberty’s expansive tasting room, guests have the unique experience of tasting a beer alongside the whiskey it’s distilled into. What?! That’s right, all whiskey actually starts as beer. Sons of Liberty’s flagship Single Malt, Uprising, is distilled from a flavorful stout brewed in-house. While they’ve been producing whiskey since 2010, the ability to try any beer did not begin until they received their official brewer’s license in 2015; an opportunity for them to really share their whiskey story with guests. With a 100-barrel brewhouse, they also offer an extensive variety of rotating and limited edition beers with a focus on barrel-aged, sours and traditional styles. With live music every Friday and Saturday night, ample seating, games, fun events and Rhode Island’s Best Bar Cocktail List according to Rhode Island Monthly, Sons of Liberty’s tasting room is a must-visit for any beer adventurer. Please be advised that the tasting room is 21+ after 5pm. No pets allowed.

Generals Crossing Brewhouse, 34 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown

A one barrel brewery and taproom located in the heart of Jamestown, with four beer styles on tap daily. They are dog friendly, family friendly and have the same rules for dogs that they do for people: if you’re cool and want to hang out, you are most welcome; but if you come in and start barking at people, then maybe today’s not your day. We share space with Conanicut Brewing, so you can enjoy our beer while we teach you how to stink up your own kitchen with homebrewing! About the name Generals Crossing Brewhouse? General George Washington marched across RI on his way to the final war planning meeting with the French before the battle of Yorktown. He would have literally walked past their front door?

Apponaug Brewing, 334 Knright Street, Warwick

Open: Mon - Closed, Tues - Thurs 16.00 - 22.00 Fri -Sat 12.00 - 23.00 Sun 12.00 - 21.00

Apponaug Brewing Company is located in the historic Pontiac Mill. More than just another brewpub, Apponaug Brewing is the vision of a Third Place, an essential refuge apart from the daily hustles of home and work. This is a community where you can meet up with good friends or make unexpected ones while experiencing the energy of a working brewery. Beer is the soul of Apponaug Brewing and creating great beer in the 10BBL (310 gallon) Brewhouse is what they are all about. Their Brewers proudly draw from the rich history of brewing to create fresh takes on classic styles and unique flavors -- all served direct from the tanks. They have a full kitchen and eats to complement our beer selections. Don’t like beer (yet!), they have a selection of crafty spirits and wines.

Proclamation Ale Company, 298 Kilvert Street, Warwick

Open Wed- Thurs 15.00 - 20.00 Sat 12.00 - 22.00 Sun 12.00 18.00 Mon-Tues Closed

Very easy to get to right next to the airport. Plenty of parking. Inside a big industrial warehouse. They've done a nice job with the tap room. Selection is excellent, although the menu boards are a bit confusing. Cans and pours available, plus merch, the venue has street food vendors. This is a must-stop place if you are anywhere near Rhode Island!

Ravenous Brewing Company, 840 Cumberland Hill Rd, Woonsocket

Open: Sat 1:00 - 4:00 PM

This is a nano brewery on steroids - with one bourbon barrel. Operated by the local police chief (Dorian is a cop by day and brewer by weekend), this brewery is brewing up small batches and turning out great brews. The tasting room is small but cosy with psome games and the beers are very tasty, No food is available here, Another great RI stop. Seven bucks gets you a full tour plus very generous tastings of all their beers plus a glass to take home ($3 without the glass). This place is a welcome addition to the craft beer scene of Rhode Island. 

Lops Brewing, 122 North Main Street Unit #1A, Woonsocket

What a fantastic addition to Woonsocket! A clean classy little taproom, located on the main road and with easy parking on the side. It’s got the aesthetic trappings of a great brewery, exposed brick, shiny new floors, and an array of different seating nooks. One of the things that sets Lops apart is that they have two different flight sizes. You can do a standard flight or you can do a jumbo flight. The difference is that the jumbo gets you 4 larger glasses for your flight. There is a patio out back that gets packed with folks enjoying pizza that is cooked on site. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Buttonwoods Brewery, 530 Wellington Ave Ste 22, Cranston

Open: Thurs - 17.00 - 21.00 Fri 16.00 - 21.00 Sat 12.00 - 21.00 - Sun 12.00 - 18.00 Closed Mon-Wed

Big warehouse style taproom. Darts, bags, dogs, board games. Lots of natural light. Small rustic bar by the tanks. The owner is a great guy that makes you feel right at home. The staff are all super friendly and knowledgeable about the beer. They have done a nice job making the space feel comfortable and cozy. I also love the fact that they partner with so many local food trucks. Buttonwoods is an all around great time! Good selection of solid/interesting beers poured from 6 taps. Small pours, regular pours, half growlers, growlers. Highly Recomended!

Origin Beer Project, 530 Wellington Ave, Cranston

Open: (As of 10/9/2020)  Saturday to Sunday 1pm to 6pm for pickup, Closed Monday – Friday.

Origin Beer Project is a permanent “gypsy” brewery sharing space with Buttonwoods Brewery in Cranston Rhode Island. They focus on on process over trends. From old process with new ingredients to new process with old world styles.

Tilted Barn Brewery, 1 Hemsley Place, Exeter.

Open Saturdays from 1-4pm for tastings and growler fills.

Located in a historic barn, they are Rhode Island’s first farm brewery.  A visit to Tilted Barn Brewery allows you to tour the brewery, walk through the fields to see, touch, and smell the ingredients that go into your beer, and relax in a century-old barn while enjoying the fruits of their labour. Their small batch, hand-crafted ales are best enjoyed fresh and in season so be sure to make the trek early and often for a true farm-to-pint experience.

West Passage Brewing Company, 7835 Post Road, North Kingstown

A New Brewpub opening June 2021, with a shiny new bew kit and a full menu. Fingers crossed this should be a great addition to the RI beer scene.

Shaidzon Beer Company, LLC, 141 Fairgrounds Rd. West Kingston

Open: Thursday 4–7pm Friday 4–8pm Saturday 1–7pm Sunday 1–5pm Mon-Wed Closed

Great spot with visits from food vendors. (This is the original Proclamation location)  Beer selection is average to great...not all super IPA! The bartenders tend to be disintrested? Cans are the same price as flights so maybe better getting them. Over all its nothing to write home about!

Naragansett, 60 Ship Street, Providence. 

Once a legendary brewery, founded in 1888 and was one of the best know in the country, you still see antique tray and signage in bars etc..  In 1914 it was one of the most modern breweries in the USA, with a state of the are bottling line. It was famous for its drinkability and the advertising slogan, "Hi, Neighbor, have a 'Gansett!," most famously uttered by Boston Red Sox announcer Curt Gowdy. Then in 1974 they were taken over and the inevitable happened as is always the case and it closed in 1981. In 2005, Rhode Islander Mark Hellendrung purchased the rights to Narragansett from Falstaff, and former brewmaster Bill Anderson was brought on board to revive the quality of the once-proud brand. Since then, Narrgansett has seen a revival in the New England area with the help of revitalized marketing and quality. Today, Narragansett beer is contract brewed by Geneese Brewing Company, and its other styles are brewed in New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island. That October, for the first time in a quarter century, Narragansett Beer was back in bottles and on bar taps.

But now it is being brewed by Sean Larkin of Trinity Brew House, I don't know if it is brewed on that kit or at the new brewery address but, he does have a big say on the brews and the design of the can's and bottles etc....

Community Bruin Company, 74 Nooseneck Hill Rd, West Greenwich

Community Bruin Company is smallest Nano-brewery in the smallest state in the US having a capacity of a one half barrel. The plan is to be small enough to experiment with some 5 gallon homebrew sized batches of beer to sample in the tasting room, as well as increase the volume to a more marketable sized half barrel of production so customers may purchase some beer to go. They are open to sell their craft beer for 3 hours on Fridays from 4m to 7pm, and on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm.

Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St, Pascoag

A great little brew pub co-founded in 2019 by husband and wife team Chris Mishoe and Brianna Hughes a lovely young couple who are friendly and knowledgeable. The beer names started out all military/patriotic themed (Veteran owner I believe), and now they are expanding out a bit. Originally they made mostly traditional style beers, following the German purity law, but are now experimenting with some adjuncts. The interior is very clean cut, with plenty of seating, and a cosy vibe. Plus they have a couple of huge jenga stacks for your enjoyment. Always friendly and helpful staff.

Taproot Brewing Co / Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Open: Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.*Friday – Saturday: 11:00

Newport Vineyards was originally planted in 1977 on a hill overlooking Rhode Island Sound with the goal of producing fine wines and as a way of preserving beautiful agricultural land from rapid development. Aquidneck Island is blessed with one of the most desirable farming areas in the country, if not the world. This extraordinary micro-climate is created by a combination of the warm waters of the Gulf Stream to the south and the moderating effects of Narragansett Bay. These conditions provide a long, cool growing season ideal for developing complex flavors in wine. Since the original vineyard plantings in the 1970s, Newport Vineyards, under the ownership of John and Paul Nunes, has grown to 60 vineyard acres. They have recently added a Brewpub restaurant, but the flights are expensive and the beer is only average. But really its all about the wine.

Rejects Beer Co, 124 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown

Formed in 2020, Rejects Beer Company is a boutique, retail-focused new craft brewery located in Middletown, RI. They focus on modern beer styles such as IPA, fruit, and sour beers as well as session ales and lagers. A cool counterculture vibe in a great unique waterfront facility located on Easton’s Pond. Rejects Beer Co takes its name from the local’s favorite “Reject’s Beach” named adequately after its popularity for being free and accessible to the middle to lower class.

R.I.P.

Bucket Brewery; 545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket.

Cool warehouse brewery that screams Pawtucket. Inside is clean and the staff are eager to help and speak about beer. The beer was very good, and their prices for sampling are very reasonable. The selection of beers is small but all of their brews are solid. This is a fun place to visit and a nice experience, a good stop on our RI beer tour.
Tastings are available upon demand and cost $5. Tours are conducted each hour on the hour.  The cost per tour is $13 which includes a tasting and a Bucket Brewery pint glass for you to keep.  Our tours can accommodate up to 16 people and are first come-first served.

84 Aleworks Brewing & Tavern, 15 Canal St, Westerly

Westerly's premiere restaurant and brewery, located in bustling downtown, walking distance from Wilcox Park. Under the careful guidance of chef / owner Christopher Champagne, 84 Ale Works provides outstanding food and beer pouring from 24 taps 6/7 of which are the house brewes, and trend-setting atmosphere. 84's innovative cuisine includes Mediterranean inspired dishes as well as a superb selection of salads, steaks, and pastas. An experienced staff guides you through your beer selections and dining experience. Relax in the Lounge, while watching your favorite team or enjoying the sounds of local musicians. Start with one of our fresh craft beers, and accompany it with a delicious meal.

Brutopia Brewery & Kitchen, 505 Atwood Ave, Cranston, Rhode Island -  CLOSED 2020?

An open bar/restaurant with a big square central bar and lots of booths with the brewing equipment to the left. Beers available in flights, and are solid and pair well with the food. The BBQ is quite respectable for a state where I would not expect to have good BBQ, and the jambalaya could rival some Louisiana establishments! Master Brewer Sean Larkin, of Trinity/Revival/Gansett fame, has combined his extensive beer knowledge with his relentless passion, resulting in an indomitable line of beers with top-notch, recognizable quality from the Larkin brand. Another great addition to RI beer scene.

Purple Cat Winery and Brewer, 11 Money Hill Rd, Chepachet

The Purple Cat was a winery and brewery located in an 11,500 square foot cedar post and beam building situated in picturesque Chepachet.