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BARS, PUBS & SPEAKEASIES

Here are some neighborhood bars, pubs and speakeasies where you can imbibe locally.
Kimi’ s Bar( above) and Deadbeats( below) in Providence.
PHOTOGRAPHY:( TOP) WOLF MATTHEWSON;( BOTTOM) JAMIE COELHO.
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TINY BAR, PROVIDENCE VIBE: The whimsical indoor and outdoor cocktail bar boasts a“ tiny” indoor space, outdoor tables and a seasonal heated tent. FYI: Try one of the Tiny Bar favorites, including the Amethyst with tequila, Creme de Violette, lavender and lemon. tinybarpvd. com
CLEMENTINE COCKTAIL BAR, PROVIDENCE VIBE: In this intimate setting, the U-shaped bar offers a rainbow of more than twenty libations that are as beautiful as they are gratifying. FYI: Check out the website for upcoming events for days like national martini day( June 19), mojito day and French fry day( both on July 11). clementinecocktailbar. com
GLOU, PROVIDENCE VIBE: The cocktail and wine bar from Alexa Trembly and Emory Harkins features a magical patio that’ s three times the size of the interior. Cocktails are expertly mixed with housemade syrups and fresh pressed juices. FYI: Stop in for their pop-up bookstore, Twenty Stories, on select Tuesdays. instagram. com / glou. pvd
THE XO BAR, PROVIDENCE VIBE: The historic John Updike House has been remodeled to include plush seating with many nooks for intimate conversation. FYI: They make a killer espresso martini. thexobar. com
RED DOOR, PROVIDENCE VIBE: It has all the makings of a great bar with craft cocktails and beer, comfort food and a team that honors Thee Red Fez with their own twist. FYI: The kitchen serves poutine and mac and cheese( odes to Thee Red Fez) as late as midnight. reddoorpvd. com
THE ROYAL BOBCAT, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Travel to 1920s New Orleans without leaving the state. This bar pays tribute to the Big Easy with saxy music and cat-centric artwork on the walls, plus velvet armchairs and exposed brick as the backdrop. FYI: The bar serves up potions including seasonal and tropical-style cocktails that are sure to fuel a fun night out. theroyalbobcat. com
SPORT AND LEISURE, PROVIDENCE AND EAST GREENWICH VIBE: Come in for late-night shenanigans including bright orange sports coolers filled with beer, or save your misbehavin’ for Sunday brunch. FYI: After sipping on an elegantly garnished cocktail or two, stick around for the food. Choose from the Asian sweet chili cauliflower bites, the southwest eggrolls and the S & L steak sub. sportandleisurepvd. com
LUCKY ENOUGH, PROVIDENCE VIBE: A self-proclaimed beer-and-a-shot joint. FYI: Owner and funnyman Vito Lantz made up quirky names for all the drinks based on song titles. luckyenoughpvd. com
DEADBEATS, PROVIDENCE VIBE: The bar is decorated with quirky attractions like horrorthemed props, campy‘ 80s films play on the TV and there’ s a fiberglass Ronald McDonald statue. FYI: Try the house Ecto Cooler-themed spiked punch. instagram. com / deadbeats _ pvd
MCBRIDE’ S PUB, PROVIDENCE VIBE: A traditional Irish pub with patio seating and live entertainment in the heart of Wayland Square. FYI: Whatever draught beer you choose is bound to pair perfectly
with one of the pub’ s delicious handhelds, like the corned beef sliders or the Reuben McBride, made with Swiss cheese over your choice of thinly sliced corn beef or turkey, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. mcbrides-pub. com
MARCELINO’ S, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Settle into an intimate nook with unique cocktails made with baklava-spiced whiskey, white vermouth, orange blossom and honey. FYI: Bartenders create most ingredients for the cocktail menu from scratch, including infused spirits, housemade syrups and dehydrated citrus and fruit garnishes. marcelinosboutiquebar. com
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