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Looking for the hard stuff ? Here ’ s where to get it either straight up or all dressed up .
Dr . Duff ’ s Lost and Found Project .
NORTH / CENTRAL
MARCELINO ’ S BOUTIQUE BAR , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Moody , Eastern Mediterranean bar with intimate nooks . ORDER : Any of the nonalcoholic cocktails . Try the no-groni fruitato or espresso no-tini , which are zero-proof takes on the signature drinks . marcelinosboutiquebar . com
LUCKY ENOUGH , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Neighborhood sports- and musicthemed bar with a small patio and great bar food like cheesesteaks and pulled pork sammies . ORDER : The “ Baby , I ’ m Just Gonna Shake , Shake , Shake , Shake , Shake ,” with cranberry vodka , orange liqueur , lemon and bitters . All drinks are named after songs , from Taylor Swift to Kiss . luckyenoughpvd . com
NEEDLE AND THREAD , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Underground speakeasy with classic cocktails made with freshly squeezed ingredients . ORDER : Drinks are listed by Season Threads and Vintage Threads ; venture into the spiced pear sidecar or broken French doli . needlenthreadpvd . com
KIMI ’ S BAR , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Friendly neighborhood spot with theme and game nights as well as deejays spinning everything from grunge to throwback hip-hop and R & B . ORDER : The lavender-hued Maximillian ’ s Butterfly French 75 . kimis . bar
DEADBEATS , PROVIDENCE VIBE : This new spot where E & O Tap used to be kept the no-frills divey atmosphere but now has upbeat energy behind the bar . Scope out the kitschy decor like a retro bench featuring Ronald McDonald , vintage signs and a digital jukebox ( download the app to add songs ). ORDER : This calls for a High Life , ‘ Gansett or PBR . instagram . com / deadbeats _ pvd
COURTLAND CLUB , PROVIDENCE VIBE : A chill , lounge-like cocktail bar filled with beautiful people and talented deejays spinning hip-hop , funk and soul , or head to Sunday live jazz night with the Leland Baker Trio . There ’ s also a food menu with items like stuffed clams , pizza and pasta . ORDER : One of the Zodiac cocktails of the month made with housemade syrups and served in fancy glassware . courtlandclub . com
JEFFERSON SPEAKEASY , WARWICK VIBE : Brush up on your history for a visit to this Revolution-themed bar tucked beneath a Mexican restaurant off Jefferson Boulevard . ORDER : House-smoked bourbon features heavily in the drinks , but those who prefer their whiskey neat can choose from a selection of more than 100 varieties behind a glass case . jeffersonspeakeasyri . com
DR . DUFF ’ S LOST AND FOUND PROJECT , JOHNSTON VIBE : Beer labels adorn every inch of the bar and the zebra wood walls ; neon beer signs and lava lamps spotlight spirits behind the bar ; and one corner even features bathtubsturned-couches and kegs-turned-tables . ORDER : Drinks include $ 6 cocktails divided by vodka , rum , tequila or whiskey . Bring a group of friends and order the fishbowl to split . duffri . com
EAST
GALACTIC THEATRE , WARREN VIBE : Live music acts perform everything from bluegrass and rockabilly hits to indie rock and folk coupled with fancy cocktails and craft brews .
ORDER : Tiki drinks like the Blue Hawaiian or the Happy Housewife ( vodka soda , flavored with Bootblack Brand citrus syrup ). galactictheatre . com
SQUARE PEG , WARREN VIBE : The intimate side bar next to the restaurant holds counter seating and a few high-top tables in a tightknit space where you can get to know your neighbors . ORDER : Whatever is on rotation in the slushie machine or a refreshing blood orange margarita or paloma . squarepegwarren . com
SOUTH
PERKS AND CORKS , WESTERLY VIBE : Cozy coffeehouse meets modern martini lounge with trivia nights and live music acts on tap . ORDER : The signature chai martini or one of the other fifty-four martini choices . perksandcorks . com
COPPER CLUB , NEWPORT VIBE : Hidden speakeasy above Wally ’ s Wieners serving eclectic and classic cocktails . ORDER : An espresso martini to perk up for the night , or the signature frose . copperclubnpt . com
OCEAN MIST , SOUTH KINGSTOWN VIBE : Not just a beach bar ; enjoy live music , paint nights and good food . ORDER : The Misty Del ’ s Palmer made with Deep Eddy lemon vodka , Del ’ s and ‘ Gansett ’ s hard iced tea . oceanmist . net
WINDJAMMER SURF BAR , WESTERLY VIBE : A laid-back beachside patio with Adirondack chairs and daily live music . ORDER : Any of the bucket drink specials or frozen cocktails . windjammersurfbarri . com
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