Looking for the hard stuff ? Here ’ s where to get it either straight up or all dressed up .
distilleries
BARS
TINY BAR LOCATION : Providence VIBE : Intimate , chic , upscale patio in the city . ORDER : the Amethyst , a cross between a margarita and a lemon drop featuring locally grown lavender . facebook . com / tinybarpvd
PERKS AND CORKS LOCATION : Westerly VIBE : Cozy coffeehouse meets modern martini lounge . ORDER : the signature chai martini . perksandcorks . com
LUCKY ENOUGH LOCATION : Providence VIBE : Intimate , neighborhood bar with small patio . ORDER : the “ Better Beautiful Than Perfect ,” silver tequila with Greenbar hibiscus liqueur and bitters . All drinks are named after songs by the greatest American musicians . luckyenoughpvd . com
RED DOOR LOCATION : Providence VIBE : Moody , industrial gathering hotspot . ORDER : Keep an eye on their industry night cocktail creations , something new each Monday night . reddoorpvd . com
NEEDLE AND THREAD LOCATION : Providence VIBE : Underground speakeasy with classic cocktails served fresh . ORDER : twists on the classics like the Lavender French 75 or My Tie , but venture into the spiced pear sidecar or broken French doli . needlenthreadpvd . com
345 BY PLANT CITY LOCATION : Providence ( just steps away from its main storefront ) VIBE : Comfy and cozy underground bar with lucious decor . ORDER : the Watermelon Sugar High with Italian amaro , fresh watermelon , tomato water , lemon , five spice agave and topped off with cava . facebook . com / 345plantcity
SURF CLUB LOCATION : Newport VIBE : Chill underground bar and restaurant with a beachy feel . ORDER : the spicy watermelon margarita or a barrel-aged old fashioned . surfclubnewport . com
WHITE DOG DISTILLING LOCATION : Pawtucket KNOWN FOR : Finely distilled spirits , including whiskey , rum , gin and flavored moonshines ( you can also find cocktails in addition to samplings at their tasting room ). whitedogdistilling . com
RHODE ISLAND SPIRITS LOCATION : Pawtucket KNOWN FOR : Gins , vodkas and liqueurs made from locally grown and foraged botanicals from Blackstone River Valley and Rhode Island ’ s coasts . rhodeisland spirits . com
SONS OF LIBERTY LOCATION : South Kingstown KNOWN FOR : American single malt whiskeys , flavored whiskeys ( think : apple or honey chamomile ) and gin . solspirits . com
THE INDUSTRIOUS SPIRIT COMPANY LOCATION : Providence KNOWN FOR : Handcrafted , sustainably sourced vodkas , gins and bourbons at the capital city ’ s first distillery since Prohibition . Their tasting room patio also offers mixed drinks and snacks . iscospirits . com
don ’ t miss !
Riffraff , Providence Troop , Providence The Last Resort , Smithfield Main Street Coffee , East Greenwich Camp Nowhere , North Providence Galactic Theater , Warren Paddy ' s Beach Club , Westerly Bayberry Beer Hall , Providence
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