and racks. Sip classic cocktails and enjoy live music with no cover charge. East Providence, givemyrtle. com
McBride’ s Pub A traditional Irish pub with patio seating and live entertainment in the heart of Wayland Square. Whatever signature cocktail you choose is bound to pair perfectly with one of the pub’ s delicious handhelds, like the corned beef sliders or the Reuben McBride. Your nightcap can be one of the many coffee cocktails, including the Nutty Irish Man or Italian coffee. Providence, mcbrides-pub. com
Copper Club A speakeasy above a wiener joint? Yes, please. Head upstairs above Wally’ s Wieners for an experience that is Newport’ s best-kept secret, which specializes in high-end craft cocktails from a bygone era, like the Ultimate Spritz, with Aperol, botanical liqueur, elderflower, lime juice and a full Prosecco split. Newport, @ copperclubnpt
Nick-A-Nee’ s Leave your fancy cocktail order for another bar. The drinks here are served best out of a can or draft line, or pick a spirit with one or two mixers already. The kitchen’ s turning out some terrific meals that aren’ t your average bar food; go for Taco Tuesdays, always get a stuffie and take a chance on a sloppy Joe. Providence, @_ nickanees _
Stingy Alley Order the non-stingy seasonal cocktails— all served in intricate and vintage-style glassware— and brews on tap. Warren’ s Main Street speakeasy is named after a path that runs alongside Warren’ s Methodist Church between Church and Baker streets. Warren, stingyalley. com
Needle & Thread Handsome leather chairs, brick walls and a tin ceiling await, along with a small- and largeplates menu of tiny tacos, oven-baked flatbreads and short ribs, plus a cocktail menu that spotlights espresso martinis and vintage sips. Providence, needlenthreadpvd. com
Deadbeats The bar is decorated with quirky attractions like horror-themed props, campy‘ 80s films play on the TV and there’ s a fiberglass Ronald McDonald statue. Try the house Ecto Cooler-themed spiked punch. Providence, @ deadbeats _ pvd
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Perks & Corks Come in for a nightcap, whether that be a coffee drink or a dessert martini like the Caramel Delight with vodka, chocolate rum, cream, caramel and chocolate. Westerly, perksandcorks. com
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