Top Rated Nightlife in Providence

If you're looking to catch live acts in downtown Providence Alchemy, is just the place for you. Whether you're a fan of reggae or love head banging to heavy metal, the nightclub and concert venue has you covered. They primarily work with local artists, but also host well-known names from time to time. There's a well-stocked bar serving choicest spirits as well as a petite menu of bites for company.

This bar is hidden away in the bowels of Brown University deep in the basement of the Residential Life building. Unfortunately for the majority of the public, you can only get in if you are a current student at Brown, you are with someone who goes (or went) to Brown, or pay an annual membership fee. For those who opt to pay the fee, it's worth it because the drinks are remarkably cheaper than elsewhere and the Grad allows you to bring in your own food. Inside it definitely screams 'college', with banners everywhere, pool tables, board games and the obligatory dart board.

Providence Phoenix readers have voted Snookers Pool Lounge the Best Pool Hall in Rhode Island for three straight years. This versatile spot on the edge of downtown in Providence's Jewelry District, features 16 pool tables, the Skyline Patio Bar and also serves food and drink into the late hours. Snookers is home to The Green Room, where rockabilly, pop, alternative and garage music from Rhode Island, Boston and New York is performed in an intimate environment with no cover charge. Pool table rates start at $6.50 per hour, $20 to enter tournaments on Mondays and Wednesdays. Food served includes pizza, burgers and grinders.

Peppercorn Ribeye Steak, Chargrilled Atlantic Salmon, Classic Philly Cheesesteak, Cajun Shrimp Alfredo - the food is good enough to drag you to this place. But hold on, that's not all. Dave & Buster's is a game addict's dream come true: billiards, shuffleboard and over 200 video and arcade games! To complete the picture, the menu has a drink for everyone and two separate bars. So you can drink wherever you are, eat whatever you want and game on.

The Scurvy Dog is proud to serve strong drinks, loud music and eclectic eats in a relatively trend-free atmosphere. The Dog is located in historic Olneyville just west of downtown and though most are here for the potent beer and cocktails, the kitchen shouldn't be forgotten because it serves hot dogs and burgers with bizarre, tasty toppings. For instance, the 'Wiggety Waaah' comes with Nutella, bacon and Swiss cheese and the 'Red Light District' is made with raspberry jam and Swiss. When the weather allows, the back patio is a nice place to chill and take one of these fun-to-eat treats.

For a fun night of gaming, food and drinks, visit Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grill. The menu features classic American fares of burgers, sandwiches, fries, wings, steaks and pizzas. Drown your food down with a beer or cocktail from their list. Weekend nights, live performers fill this place with their melodious tunes and add to the energy of the place. On Friday and Saturday evenings, after 9p, only guests above 21 years of age are permitted entry. National Football League lovers can catch a game with fellow fans on their huge plasma screens on Sundays.