Top Rated Nightlife in Providence

Parkside Rotisserie & Bar is an elegant addition to the restaurant scene in Providence Downtown. The menu features daily lunch specials and a la carte options like Salad, Pasta and sandwiches like Pulled Pork, Spinach wrap and Hummus Winter Squash Wrap among others. The dinner menu has a variety of options like burgers, Rotisserie selections like Spicy Lemon and Cashew Chicken, Peking Duck and more. Pair your meal with a glass, bottle or half a bottle of wine, scotch, bourbon, cocktails and more.

In the Downcity area of Providence, there are plenty of bars to choose from, like the Dorrance, Congress Tavern and Union, however the spot for carefully crafted cocktails is The Eddy. Here, the focus behind the bar is on the cocktail, sure they have beer, but you would be remiss not to try the 'Dutch 75.' The drink is a nice take on the French version, only this one is made with Bols Gin, a homemade lemon cordial and Prosecco instead of Champagne. The beer and wine lists are equally creative and the bar snacks are even better than elsewhere, with options like pickles, crostini, small sandwiches and deviled eggs, it's no wonder the place is always packed.

With a name inspired by the Irish folk hero Jack Duggan, The Wild Colonial is a cozy bar serving the best Guinness in town and is extremely popular destination with locals. The interiors contain happy drinkers within the confines of exposed brick walls and minimal lighting, a place perfect for conversations. The food menu is simple, it's comprised of cheese and sandwich selections, always a hit in the Northeast. So come in for a post-work drink with friends or to catch the latest games on their large-screen TVs.

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.

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.