Guidebook for Providence
Drinks & Nightlife
Dishing out creative comfort foods, craft beers, and famous Sunday brunch (but you have to get there early to miss the lines)!
124 locals recommend
Julian's
318 BroadwayDishing out creative comfort foods, craft beers, and famous Sunday brunch (but you have to get there early to miss the lines)!
Watering hole serving creative cocktails & bar food in loungey digs with moody lighting & free pool.
11 locals recommend
Lili Marlene's
422 Atwells AveWatering hole serving creative cocktails & bar food in loungey digs with moody lighting & free pool.
Signless and easy to miss, the Avery has dim lights, woodcuts of Art Nouveau vixens and the varnished woodwork of a luxury yacht.
72 locals recommend
The Avery
18 Luongo SquareSignless and easy to miss, the Avery has dim lights, woodcuts of Art Nouveau vixens and the varnished woodwork of a luxury yacht.
Food Scene
Italian food emporium at the heart of Federal Hill, the 'Little Italy' section of Providence. Restaurant and bar. Deli eats & bakery by day.
31 locals recommend
Venda Ravioli
265 Atwells AveItalian food emporium at the heart of Federal Hill, the 'Little Italy' section of Providence. Restaurant and bar. Deli eats & bakery by day.
Locally sourced and seasonally inspired vegetable restaurant with vegan options. Serves handcrafted cocktails and regional beers.
97 locals recommend
The Grange
166 BroadwayLocally sourced and seasonally inspired vegetable restaurant with vegan options. Serves handcrafted cocktails and regional beers.
Imaginative seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen & casual vibe.
122 locals recommend
nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayImaginative seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen & casual vibe.
Mediterraneo offers creative, traditional and contemporary cuisine with a Mediterranean flair.
Meditearraneo
134 Atwells AveMediterraneo offers creative, traditional and contemporary cuisine with a Mediterranean flair.
Arts & Culture
“The ... historic Columbus Theatre lures national indie artists to the stage, but also keeps local musicians in rotation and up on the marquee." – Rhode Island Monthly
40 locals recommend
The Columbus Theatre
270 Broadway“The ... historic Columbus Theatre lures national indie artists to the stage, but also keeps local musicians in rotation and up on the marquee." – Rhode Island Monthly
Dunkin' Donuts Center
1 La Salle SquareMajor concert and event venue.
A Providence staple since 1977, this classic Downtown venue hosts a wide variety of live-music shows (indie rock, metal, hip-hop, etc).
24 locals recommend
The Strand
79 Washington StA Providence staple since 1977, this classic Downtown venue hosts a wide variety of live-music shows (indie rock, metal, hip-hop, etc).
Shopping
Walgreens
333 Atwells AveEasily buy basic necessities across the street.
Hall's on Broadway
145 BroadwayAntique shopping! Some of the best vintage finds from across New England.
Vintage shop with clothes, housewares, board games, and various knick knacks (great spot for $5 frames).
10 locals recommend
Rocket to Mars
144 BroadwayVintage shop with clothes, housewares, board games, and various knick knacks (great spot for $5 frames).