The Scurvy Dog is proud to serve strong drinks, loud music and eclectic eats in a relatively trend-free atmosphere. Located in historic Olneyville just west of downtown, it features an extensive list of beer and whiskeys, with the kitchen whipping up hot dogs and burgers. When the weather allows, the beer garden is a nice place to unwind with friends over chilled beer, tequila, or vodka concoctions packed with flavor. The bar also offers a pool table as well as pinball games.
The local zine 'The Phoenix Providence' consistently rates this bar as one of the best dives in the city. In addition to the generously poured and reasonably priced drinks, there is always some type of event going on, from the house band on Mondays to Bluegrass Throwdowns on Thursday. And if nobody is on stage, then the jukebox provides a ready standby. There is never a cover charge and the bar only accepts cash in true dive bar fashion.
This club started out as a modest, funky beer and wine bar frequented by artists, musicians and academics. The owners soon added rooms, a deck and a small grill, and the Hot Club established itself as one of Providence's most popular places. On balmy summer nights, the deck is especially popular, and offers delightful views of the Providence River. The versatile menu is decked with an extensive selection of tasteful drinks which patrons can pair with delectable bites such as Chicken Wings, Fish Nuggets, Clam Strips, and Chicken Tacos among others.
If you find yourself in the Fox Point neighborhood and are looking for a casual, fun, unpretentious place, The Point Tavern is just the spot. It is the quintessential neighborhood bar on Wickenden Street and it's actually located inside a residential house. The beer and wine list is small, but carefully curated and always filled with ever-changing selections. The kitchen also has a limited menu, but the pizza, sliders and quesadillas hit the spot with the right beer or wine.
The Boombox is a hip, lively karaoke place with an extensive song selection that gets updated quite frequently. Comprising of a lounge and five private rooms that you can rent by the hour, you can croon with you friends to your heart’s desire. The crowd is generally cheerful and vivacious and don’t be surprised if you find everyone singing as you burst into your favorite song. Drink traditional beer, wine on tap or some delicious sake based cocktails as you see your friends try to sing like canaries. Reach before 9p to belt out songs for free, after that it’s only a dollar per song.