Apponaug Brewing The river views and in-house snacks at Apponaug ( think : banh mi fries and Nashville hot chicken sliders ) pair well with selections like the Mayhem American IPA and the Crested double IPA . Warwick , apponaugbrewing . com

Grey Sail Brewing Nautically themed beers brewed in the Ocean State . Crack open a can of the Captain ’ s Daughter Double IPA or Flying Jenny Pale Ale while you watch the sunset over the ocean . Also check out their onsite craft distillery , South County Distillers , churning out smooth and refined spirits . Westerly , greysail brewing . com

The Guild With selections like the ABC golden lager and the Hoppy Guildmore American pale ale , participating in trivia at the beer halls or enjoying fresh brews in the fresh air at the beer garden sounds like an ideal afternoon . Pawtucket ( beer hall ), Providence ( summer pop-up beer garden ), Warren ( beer hall and brewery ), theguildri . com

Lops Brewery The classic brick wall acts as your backdrop while you sample flights filled with beer or housemade seltzers on tap . Take your drinks outside to the patio and play games like cornhole alongside friends — human or four-legged . Bring home canned brews to-go . Woonsocket , lopsbrewing . com

Moniker Brewery Moniker has a contemporary indoor space designed with beautiful wood murals , local art on the walls and sliding garage doors alongside both communal and intimate seating nooks . The front and side beer garden is open all seasons with seasonal outdoor heaters and picnic tables ( order takeout from anywhere you choose ). Providence , monikerbrewery . com

Narragansett Beer Some of its more complex IPAs and sours are brewed in Providence , but the easy drinking lager will always be a Rhode Island legend no matter where it ’ s brewed . The lager can was famously crushed by Captain Quint in the movie Jaws . Providence , narragansettbeer . com

Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling Maker of delicious beers on Aquidneck Island and a sponsor of many Newport-related festivities , including the world-famous Newport Folk Festival . Aside from beer , they also distill the top-shelf Thomas Tew Rum , named after a Newport pirate and distiller from Colonial times . Newport , newportcraft . com

Phantom Farms Brewing The spacious taproom offers an excellent setting to sip on some fresh cider like the Diamond Blossom sparkling cider or the Aconcagua Mountain chili pepper stout made with produce from nearby Phantom Farms . Cumberland , phantomfarmsbrewing . com

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