Rhode Island

Rhode Island is packed with 400 miles of coastline and 20 percent of the country’s historic landmarks. Newport is the sailing capital of the world, home to the famed Gilded Age mansions. Providence’s celebrated restaurants, award-winning theatre, and vibrant arts scene is enhanced by an elaborate river-walk. Block Island’s natural beauty beckons you to unwind. Whether you choose South County’s pristine beaches, East Bay’s magnificent coastal bikeway, footsteps through history in Blackstone Valley, or shopping in Warwick, you'll experience authentic Rhode Island. Rhode Island now has 40+ brewpubs/breweries as of October 2024, not bad saying there were only half a dozen in 2020! So let's start off with Rhode Island's first Micro Brewery;

Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling, 293 JT Connell Rd. Newport.

Formally Coastal Extreme Brewing Company/ Newport Storm 

Open: Mon-Thurs 12pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm

They have both the beer and rum available for tasting for the first time ever. The cost for a tour and beer tasting is $7 and the cost for a tour and rum tasting is $9. The cost of the tasting includes a souvenir crystal tasting glass. The beer selection will be a combination of their year-round beers, seasonal and limited release selections. They will be featuring two rums not available anywhere but here in addition to the Thomas Tew Rum that is available in Rhode Island stores. The tour deck will be open whenever the visitor's centre is open so you can get a great look at the facility even when there isn't a scheduled tour. You get to walk around the newly installed visitors gantry so you can look down on all the brew dudes working away to turn water into fun for you all. (Note we visited the old location about 8 years ago  for the "Free Tours every Friday @ 6pm!) The tours are fun as is the "extreme" drinking experience. They organize lots of events and charity fund raisers through the year. A radical set of dude's.  

Anyway here is what they brew starting with their flagship beer, Hurricane Amber Ale, It's a mild amber ale with sweet malty flavour balanced by ample but delicate hopping. It's the perfect beer to enjoy all evening with good friends or even good enemies. In the fall (autumn) of 2000, they introduced their "Storm of the Season" program. Each season was mated with a particular beer that would be available for only that period of time. That fall they introduced Regenschauer Oktoberest. It was followed with Blizzard Porter in the winter (now a permanent brew each winter), Thunderhead Irish Red (now the Spring Ale) in the spring, and Maelstrom IPA in the summer. Each of theses styles and recipes were chosen to be well suited for the time of the year  they came out. Moreover, the focus was on drinkability which has made for some unique versions of these popular styles. Also once a year the brewers are given the opportunity to make something completely different from anything that has been made before. Ignoring all previous recipes, and brewing continuously for days results in been a unique high alcohol (11-12% abv), complex product that is like nothing else on the market. Named for the year it is brewed ('00, '01, '02, etc.) this beer is packaged in cobalt blue, 750ml, corked, wine-style bottles and aged a year until it is released. A little bit of yeast is left in the bottle to naturally carbonate it and help it condition over time. Each year sees a new recipe and only 3000 total bottles. While most of these bottles are released and quickly snatched up, some have been kept for aging up to 10 years as this is a product that grows better with age. The 2011 one was a collaboration brewed with a the other craft breweries in Rhode Island.

Braven Brewing Co, 293 JT Connell Hwy, Newport

Open: Mon-Thurs 12pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm

Braven Brewing Company, was founded in 2013 by Marshall S. Thompson and Eric Feldman in the historic Bushwick neighbourhood of Brooklyn. In April 2019, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company purchased the Braven brand. Newport Craft ^^^^is now producing Braven's Bushwick Pilsner up in RI, and distributing throughout NY.

Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Pawtucket borders Providence, Rhode Island and the state of Massachusetts. It is home to four of the states new breweries (June 2021)

Foolproof Brewing Company; 241 Grotto Ave, Pawtucket.

Open: Fri 5:00 - 7:00 PM; Sat 1:00 - 5:00 PM (booking advised)

This is a fairly slick production brewery. You can choose a tasting of which is three of their beers in little plastic cups, or a full "tour" with much larger samples both for $10 also you get a branded glass to take away. The tour is mostly just a story of beer led by part time employees, but the larger samples are worth it. If you participate in a brewery tasting or tour, you are allowed to take home up to 72 ounces of beer (this includes a six pack, 64 ounce growler*, or up to three 22 ounce bottles). Well worth a stop.

Smug Brewing, 100 Carver St, Pawtucket

Open: Mon-Thurs 12pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm

Really cool space, super urban minimalist (Our last time in this space, it was Bucket Brewery). Smug has definitely raised the bar for the tasting area. There's board games and cards for passing the time. The beer is defiantly better it's really tasty. Perhaps it's all the competition in the area! Super friendly people, and excellent beer. Plus Pop up street food definitely make this worth a visit.

Isle Brewers Guild, Pawtucket Beer Hall, 461 Main Street, Pawtucket

Open: Closed Mon; Tues -Thurs 16.00 - 22.00 Fri -Sat 12.00 - 23.00 Sun 12.00 - 18.00

Pawtucket is the home base for The Guild Brewing Company. It all started in March 2017 with their first beer coming out of the kettles. Since then they have grown with a larger beer hall, outdoor beer garden and our special events hall, The Barn. If it is going in for a pint, meeting friends in the beer garden or going to an event, The Guild is a place to connect and celebrate coming together over a great pint. An amazing place, beer, and people. A beautiful taproom where you can taste a wide variety of beers, many only available at The Guild from a bank of 11 tap. Flights are available. It's a larger brewery established to work with mid to large-size craft breweries from New England and across the country, who are looking to expand their capacity, sales and distribution. Lots of fomenters and a canning line plus a state of the art brewery, with a taproom, that has now morphed into a large beer barn, that’s a great beer place with a cool atmosphere to hang out with friends. There is occasional live music and dinner nights, plus you can have a private event there. A big plus to the Rhode Island beer scene. Also a beer garden for summer drinking and chilling.

Wash Ashore Beer Co, 461 Main Street, Pawtucket

Part of The Guild Brewery Co-op {above^^}, Wash Ashore Beer Co is dedicated to producing delicious, organic beer that embodies the experience of island living! The company was conceived by Martha’s Vineyard island dwellers John Clift, owner of Vintage MV Wine & Spirits, and Joe Monteiro, owner of 19 Raw Oyster Bar and Pizza di Napoli. They teamed up with fellow Vineyard residents, Chad & Michelle Verdi, owners of Verdi Productions and co-owners of Gregg’s Restaurants. Island Born and Organically Brewed, they make hop driven beers built on aromatics and balance. They use only the highest quality ingredients, no GMO's and organic! Because Wash Ashore Beer Co believes in giving back, a portion of the proceeds from each of our beers is donated to charities.

The Guild Brewing Co, - Warren Beer Hall & Brewery, 99 Water Street, Warren

Open: Tue-Thurs 4pm-9pm; Fri 12pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-7pm

The Guild’s first small batch brewery and beer hall located on the waterfront in beautiful Warren, RI. A place to gather on the East Bay to enjoy innovative, unique beers and a menu that is focused on a sharable experience. There are 16 taps pouring a variety of great beers.

In Providence the state capital, not only can you visit, the Rhode Island State House that is located in the downtown area of the state capital of Providence, the State House is a neoclassical building that houses the Rhode Island General Assembly and the offices of the governor of Rhode Island as well as the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and general treasurer. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The dome of the State House is the fourth-largest self-supporting marble dome in the world. But they also have a few brew pubs;

Moniker Brewery, 432 W Fountain St, Providence

Open: Mon-Thurs 4pm-9pm; Friday 2pm-10pm; Saturday 12pm-10pm; Sunday 12pm-6pm 

Located in the Federal Hill neighbourhood, Moniker Brewery opened in 2020 as a full production brewery and beer garden. A wicked cool brewery, the beers are tasty and made with the quality ingredients. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about the beers and provided good recommendations. The space is perfect, a good inside area and two outside areas with heaters and firepits. They don't make any food themselves, but you can order on your phone from Bucktown (southern inspired chicken and fish joint) across the street and they'll walk it right over to you. It's definitely becoming a go to brewery in Providence! 🤩

Origin Beer Project, 425 W Fountain St #104, Providence

Open: Mon-Tues 4pm-9pm Wed-Thurs Closed; Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun 1pm-6pm

Origin Beer Project is literally 5 minuets walk from Moniker (above). They focus on on process over trends. From old process with new ingredients to new process with old world styles. A small tap with probably room to sit 10 people inside and more outside in the beer garden. We found the beers average to poor. Plus the staff weren't really friendly? (hey every one has a bad day.🥴) 

Trinity Brewhouse : 186 Fountain St., Providence.

Hours: Mon - Thu 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM; Fri 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM; Sat 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM; Sun 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM

They always have at least 6 different styles on tap at the Brew house. They brew twice a week and always have the freshest beer in the city. The beer menu rotates often to provide a wide variety of crisp, flavourful ales, beers, and stouts. Speaking of which my favourite without a bout is the RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT A thick, dark, black, beer with rich maltiness, roasted and chocolate malt flavours, high hop bitterness, and a strong alcoholic taste. A hearty stout, this robust beer will age with grace, transforming through complex flavour variations. BRONZE MEDAL '96 WORLD BEER CUP at 8%ABV. Another of my favourites is the RHODE ISLAND IPA The first IPA available throughout Rhode Island since Ballantine IPA. The most bitter of the Pale Ale family, India Pale Ale has a malty flavour accented by fruity aromas, a dry bitter finish and bright copper colour, Winner, 1997 & 1998 Great Northeastern Beer Festival, Pale Ale. And at 7% ABV. Now a bit about the bar its self; Great atmosphere with Funky interiors. Kind of sports bar meets eccentric art and the basement is cavern-like. The food is usually really good and the service is really friendly staff seem to know about there brews, they also won best brew pub in New England in 2000. We usually site at the bar were you can see into the glass covered brewery, which you can tell has taken a lot of battering over the years? It’s a fun place to hang out and have a few brews and get to know the locals; who are a mixed bunch of bohemians, rockers, punks and beer dudes plus a lunch some local suits. All in all a good crowd. 

The Guild Brewing Co - PVD Beer Garden, 200 Dyer Street, Dyer St, Providence

Open from May through October. Wed - Thurs 4pm -8pm Fri 2pm - 8pm Sat - Sun 12pm - 8pm

Located along the scenic Providence River in the beautiful 195 District Park, the PVD beer garden allows people to come together in the park to enjoy a pint and some food while enjoying the sights of the city skyline. They have 7 rotating taps and various food trucks. Well worth a visit. 

Union Station Brewery (part of the John Harvard’s chain) 36 Exchange Terrace,Providence

Open: Sun - Thu 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM; Fri - Sat 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM

This place has great location being nestled in the centre of a little section in Providence, RI that has some higher end restaurants. Service was friendly, food was really tasty, but the beer selection was a little bit lacking. It was particularly quite when we went in, only a few other people in the joint. They had six beers on at the time and we had a sampler of them all and enjoyed all of them, I thought the Belgian Triple was particularly good, the Irish Stout and the Half Day IPA were also very tasty. We were in luck as they had a porter on cask that although a little warm was very quaffable with a black with a thick tan head. Roasty malt nose, light coffee. Bittersweet chocolate and coffee flavours, some vinous qualities. Pretty good.. It is one of a chain of 7-8 brewpubs that trade under the John Harvard’s banner and it has defiantly improved since we last visited 8 years ago.. But saying that well worth a visit, as they do some really good specials and the Union Station Rusty Griswald that pours copper brown with a white head. Smells nicely hopped with pine and rosy elements present. With a taste is of pine and citrus atop a nice malty backbone. With a perfumed finish along with the cask porter makes the trip worthwhile.

Long Live Beerworks, 40R Sprague Street . Providence

Open; Mon,Weds-Thurs 3pm-10pm; Fri 1pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm Sun 12pm-6pm Tues Closed;

Located a block away from North Bakery and a short walk from Luongo Square. This new Brewpub opened January 2016. Long Live Beerworks, is the state capital's first production brewery since the James Hanley Brewing Company closed in 1957. A great addition to the Providence scene.  This is a small brewery and tasting room based on small batches and sampling. It’s a small spot but it's nice and open so there is plenty of room. There are about 7 or 8 stools around the bar and a few along the back wall which has a long shelf to stand at with your samples. The space is well designed and their branding is great.  They have Firkin Fridays, were they tap a cask of real ale. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers and news in the RI craft beer scene.  You can get growlers filled here and discounted refills. The only downfall because  of RI's outdated state laws, you can not buy a pint, you have to go with a limited sample deal around $10.

Providence Brewing Company, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence, Ri 02909

Open: Closed Mon-Tues; Wed: 5-9pm - Thurs: 5-9pm - Fri: 4-10pm - Sat: 11-10pm - Sun: 12-6pm

Opened Early 2022 At Their New Sims Avenue, Providence, Located Inside FARM FRESH RI! Providence Brewing Company (PVDBC), 200 years later, has revived an 1817 company, the oldest recorded brewery in Rhode Island. PVDBC also features local food carts and trucks during the weekend, or if you prefer, you can order food delivered from nearby restaurants. Best of all, they’re dog friendly. The brewery also has something they call, URBN Brewdega. It’s their way of including homebrewers of all stripes, the chance to brew with them. This is not a “sit down, textbook” approach to brewing. This is a hands-on experience you won’t want to miss out on. You’ll be exhausted, but you’ll walk away knowing that you created something people will enjoy and you get to brag about. They also offer assistance to home brewers, from organized classes, to buying supplies, to sharing recipes for many of their beers. Check the website for opening hours, details, and more!

The Malted Barley Brewing Co, 334 Westminster St, Providence

Open:  Fri-Sat 12pm-1am; Sun-Thurs 12pm-11pm

A large bar offering rotating craft brews and gourmet soft pretzels, plus live music nights and foosball. They offer only the best craft beers. All their food is made from scratch by hand and baked, to order. Not a brewpub but they do brew their own 4 tasty beers. Partnering with the amazing Master Brewers at The Guild based in Pawtucket, RI, we are developing and brewing creatively formulated and unique beers as part of our "All in Series" Otto Says, an amazing atmosphere. The staff are super inviting and friendly. Amazing pretzels and craft beer choices.

Buttonwoods Brewery,  50 Sims Ave, Providence

Open: Mon 4pm-8pm; Tues Closed; Weds-Thurs 4pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-8pm

Big warehouse style taproom. Darts, bags, dogs, board games. Lots of natural light. Small rustic bar by the tanks. The owner is a great guy that makes you feel right at home. The staff are all super friendly and knowledgeable about the beer. They have done a nice job making the space feel comfortable and cosy. I also love the fact that they partner with so many local food trucks. Buttonwoods is an all around great time! Good selection of solid/interesting beers poured from 6 taps. Small pours, regular pours, half growlers, growlers. Highly Recommended! 👍🏻

Crook Point Brewing Company, 65 Massasoit Ave, East Providence

Open: Mon-Tues Closed; Wed-Thur 4pm-9pm; Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm

Crook Point Brewing is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day a cosy and fun brewery taproom. Their beer selection is impressive, with something for every taste. The atmosphere is chill and inviting, making it easy to relax and enjoy the company of friends. An outdoor patio and deck seating as well, they also have corn hole outside. Inside you can find the bar, tables and comfy couches! Plenty of fun games to choose from along with a shuffle board! Feels like a real community place, were they welcome different bands, have trivia nights, events, and local groups, plus a variety of different food trucks too. I highly recommend checking it out.

Naragansett, 271 Tockwotton St, Providence. 

Open:  Mon-Wed 4pm-10pm; Thurs 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-9pm

A large brewpub by the river and there's a park nearby. There is plenty of seating inside they also have large outdoor seating area. The brewery has a parking lot that can fill up quickly? There's a good variety of beer {they also carry caned ones so you can take one home if you like} and a decent selection of food. The beer cheese is very very good with a pretzel. Overall it's a great hangout spot! Once a legendary brewery, founded in 1888 and was one of the best know in the country, you still see antique tray and signage in bars etc..  In 1914 it was one of the most modern breweries in the USA, with a state of the are bottling line. It was famous for its drinkability and the advertising slogan, "Hi, Neighbor, have a 'Gansett!," most famously uttered by Boston Red Sox announcer Curt Gowdy. Then in 1974 they were taken over and the inevitable happened as is always the case and it closed in 1981. In 2005, Rhode Islander Mark Hellendrung purchased the rights to Narragansett from Falstaff, and former brew master Bill Anderson was brought on board to revive the quality of the once-proud brand. Since then, Narrgansett has seen a revival in the New England area with the help of revitalized marketing and quality.  

Grey Sail Brewing Company, 63 Canal St, Westerly.

Open: Mon – Thurs: 1-8pm; Fri & Sat: 12-9pm (brewery closes 8pm); Sun: 12-7pm (brewery closes 6pm)

This was definitely worth the short drive from Providence. The tasting room is in the front, and looks into the brewery which is one level down. Michelle and Dan were very friendly and knowledgeable, and serve from really tasty beers. Enough parking space. Pints are available but no off premise sales. Overall a very nice stop. 🤩

Hive Beer, 61 Canal Street, Westerly, Ri 02891

Open: AS ABOVE ^^^^

Launched in May 2021, Hive Beer is an Alternating Proprietorship brewery operating out of Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island. They utilize their 3 barrel pilot system focusing on sessionable classic styles and IPAs while striving to optimize balance and drinkability. Hive has partnered with the University of Rhode Island’s Bee Lab and donates 1% of all sales to support their research into honey bee conservation.

Coddingtons Brewing Co, 210 Coddington highway, Middletown, Newport.

Open: Sun - Thu 11:00 - 10:00; Fri & Sat 11:00 - 11:00 

Newport Rhode Island's first brew pub Founded in 1995. A small cosy brew pub with outside seating. Coddington Brewing Company is committed to creating and serving the best beer available. Hand-crafted on the premises, all their ales and lagers are 100% natural and delicious. It’s the kind of taste and the kind of freshness that isn’t available anywhere but a brewpub like this one the foods is good as well. 

Here’s a brief history of how Coddingtons got its name William Coddington founded Newport, RI in 1639. He migrated to Massachusetts from England in 1630, seeking religious freedom. Coddington, however, encountered more religious tension and was obliged to leave the state. With the help of Roger Williams, John Clarke and Anne Hutchinson, Coddington purchased Aquidneck Island, known as Newport, from the Narragansett Indians. Coddington later established the state's first legislature and named himself Governor of Rhode Island.  😎

Taproot Brewing Co / Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd, Middletown

Open: Mon - Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri - Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm 

Located on the main road in Middleton half way to Newport.A huge building feels like a rest area, in fact there is an information booth as you walk through the main doors. Huge gift shop to the right brewhouse in plain sight off to the left and a good sized taproom and outside seating on the lawn. Equipped with a state-of-the-art seven-barrel brewhouse, Taproot Brewing focuses on unfiltered hop-forward beers made in small batches and meant to be enjoyed immediately for the ultimate freshness. The beer is average to good, but the flights are really expensive. But really its all about the wine. The service is attentive. Tourist, farm to table pricing be prepared! Newport Vineyards was originally planted in 1977 on a hill overlooking Rhode Island Sound with the goal of producing fine wines and as a way of preserving beautiful agricultural land from rapid development. Aquidneck Island is blessed with one of the most desirable farming areas in the country, if not the world. This extraordinary micro-climate is created by a combination of the warm waters of the Gulf Stream to the south and the moderating effects of Narragansett Bay. These conditions provide a long, cool growing season ideal for developing complex flavors in wine. Since the original vineyard plantings in the 1970s, Newport Vineyards, under the ownership of John and Paul Nunes, has grown to 60 vineyard acres.

Rejects Beer Co, 124 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown

Open:  Mon-Thurs 4pm-9pm; Fri 4pm-9:30pm; Sat 12pm-9:30pm; Sunday 11am-8pm

Formed in 2020, Rejects Beer Company is a boutique, retail-focused new craft brewery located in Middletown, RI. They focus on modern beer styles such as IPA, fruit, and sour beers as well as session ales and lagers. A cool counterculture vibe in a great unique waterfront facility located on Easton’s Pond. It is like a mix between a dive bar, brewery, and a beach bar. They even have some retro arcade games.  Lots of unique things on the walls. Nice outdoor setup right on the water. Would be an epic place for a summer sunset. The town seems like a hidden beach gem in the Newport area. Beer is good but vibes are higher, even for  rejects! 😂 Rejects Beer Co takes its name from the local’s favourite “Reject’s Beach” named adequately after its popularity for being free and accessible to the middle to lower class.

Ragged Island Brewing Company, 54 Bristol Ferry Rd, Portsmouth

Open: Mon-Sun 12pm - 9pm

Located on the scenic Aquidneck Island. Their new farm home at 54 Bristol Ferry Road in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. With 37 acres of farmland and woods to explore, their working farm has a lot to offer! A cool warehouse atmosphere, located in old farm house at the top of a hill with great views, friendly ownership and staff, delicious brews from 12 beers on tap's. Growlers and cans are available for purchase as well as the common brewery swag! It's always nice to help out the little guys. 😎 A cool Winter Garden were you can sit and drink your beers surrounded by plants! Delinatly a great place to visit. Good to combine with Buzzards Bay & Coddingtons (which has fantastic food) that are only about 20 mins away. 

Now for a brewpub which requires a bit of a ferry trip (approx 1 hour) over to Block Island and the;

Mohegan Café and Brewery, 213 Water Street Block Island.

Open:  Open daily from 11:30pm

Lets set the picture first. Block Island, nestled in the Atlantic 12 miles from coastal Rhode Island, and offers the vacationer what does not seem possible anymore - simple relaxation in a startling beautiful place.  The Island is famous for its 17 miles of free public beaches, sparkling clear waters, dramatic bluffs, preserved open spaces. Block Island has long been a haven for residents and visitors who have found here a quality of life that recalls the pleasures of a life that is simpler, slower, and somehow, more carefree. (Note, in winter the ferry does not always sale) It's no wonder that the Nature Conservancy has designated Block Island "One of the 12 last great places in the Western Hemisphere." The best way to explore the island is to rent bikes as you get off the ferry for just a few $ who can ride completely around the island in just over an hour, we took around 3-4 stopping off in the coves and exploring. (We only came across 3 cars in the whole day!) Once we had got a thirst it was time to return the bikes (don’t drink and drive) and slake our thirst at the Mohegan Café located at 213 Water Street. Just down from the ferry terminal. This place features a rotating tap selection and is an example of what a small brewpub is capable of becoming. The food which consists of a full menu and offers something for everyone is the best on the island. There is typically a rotating selection on their six house taps, but may be as low as two or one of their own beers depending on how late in the season you’re there. Their chilli beer is the highlight of their selection! Which is very peppery with a nice pilsner malt backbone. But as always my personal favourite was the Mohegan Black Buck Porter. This is supposed to be a honey porter, but I was unable to detect any honey. Pours brown with a thin tan head. Smells of chocolate and cookies. Taste is watery with peppery splashes and coffee and chocolate on the finish. The place itself is on the small side like everything else on the island, but is pleasant with a bar area and a restaurant area. The staff are friendly and helpful. The waiter who served us was very knowledgeable when it came to the beer.

Pivotal Brewing Company, 500 Wood St Building 111, Bristol

Open: Wed-Thurs 4pm-9pm; Fri 1pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-7pm

An eclectic Brewery, Taproom, and Event Venue located in historic downtown Bristol, Its a really cool space and delicious beers! Definitely worth the stop. Dog friendly as well! Owner is super friendly and will tell you the history of the building. A terrific space and awesome vibe. Very cool contrast between old mill building and art and kitschy furniture. Dogs, kids and folks of all ages were having a great time.

Six Pack Brewing, 87 Gooding Ave, Bristol

Open:  Wed-Thurs 4pm-8pm; Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 1pm-9pm; Sun 12pm-5pm

A great new Brewery, in a nice location and super easy to get to. A nice set up inside, very dog friendly! Great selection of beers on tap, the West Coast IPA is a definite. A nano brewery that opened in November 2020. A small place with a 2 barrel brewing system. The idea is for Six Pack Brewing to offer small batches of a wide wide variety of beers. The taproom is a hodgepodge of comfortable seating in a bright atmosphere. The concept is based on a pack of dogs. Six dogs that owners Mark and Kris shared during their relationship.

Vigilant Brewing Co. 44 Ballou Blvd, Bristol, Ri 02809

Open: Wed-Thurs 3pm-8pm; Fri-Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun 1pm-6pm

Vigilant Brewing Company opened its doors in June of 2022. Lots of options to choose from and every single one tastes great? The inside is nicely decorated and clean and there's a nice outdoor seating area as well. They offer flights, growler fills, merchandise, everything you'd ever want from a brewery and they give it all to you with friendly service and smiling faces.

Whaler’s Brewing Company, 1070 Kingstown Rd, South Kingston, Wakefield.

Open: Tue-Fri 4pm - 10pm; Sat 11:30am-10pm; Sun 11:30am-7pm

Their 100-barrel brewhouse is located in the historic Palisades Mill in South Kingstown, and all of their beer is proudly brewed and packaged on site. The old mill complex is a kind of a maze? Its a nice casual place to grab some tasters and growler. There is a small bar with a pool table, a couch, and a tasting bar and lots of room for expansion, with an enjoyable old New England atmosphere that has a modern twist. Everyone was very helpful, excited, and pleasant. The brewer loves whales and is nice to chat to while the samples are flowing. Another worthy stop in this budding brew state.

Mews Tavern @ 456 Main Street, Wakefield RI

Opens Mon - Fri4pm to late Sat - Sun 12pm to late

Our favourite watering hole in RI and a "must do bar before you die" where friendly atmosphere, awesome selection, and great food come together under one roof! 69 Draft beers on tap at all times + 200 single malt whiskeys This pub is a must for any one visiting southern RI. The pub has a shop and a large family room with a huge oak tree growing out of the middle they built the room around it ! Also a connecting area with private booths that will sit 6 people then the main bar with is good on Saturday afternoon when sport is on good friendly atmosphere. The food is really good with house specials of Pizza from a brick oven. Also here you can get a rack of beer this time in 10oz glasses. We have visited this pub a least 10 plus times I cant recommend a better pub for choice and service. Excellent Dude. Otto gives it 10/10 🍻🥨🍻

Apponaug Brewing, 334 Knright Street, Warwick

Open: Tues - Thurs 4pm-10pm; Fri  4pm-11pm; Sat  12pm-11pm; Sun  12pm-8pm Closed Mon 

Apponaug Brewing Company is located in the historic Pontiac Mill. More than just another brewpub, Apponaug Brewing is the vision of a Third Place, an essential refuge apart from the daily hustles of home and work. This is a community where you can meet up with good friends or make unexpected ones while experiencing the energy of a working brewery. Beer is the soul of Apponaug Brewing and creating great beer in the 10BBL (310 gallon) Brewhouse is what they are all about. Their Brewers proudly draw from the rich history of brewing to create fresh takes on classic styles and unique flavors -- all served direct from the tanks. They have a full kitchen and eats to complement our beer selections. Don’t like beer (yet!), they have a selection of crafty spirits and wines.

Ravenous Brewing Company, 10 Industrial Rd, Cumberland

Open: Wed 4pm-9pm; Thurs 12pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm; 12pm-6pm

This is a nano brewery on steroids, with one bourbon barrel. Operated by the local police chief (Dorian is a cop by day and brewer by weekend), this brewery is brewing up small batches and turning out great brews. The tasting room is small but cosy with some games and the beers are very tasty, No food is available here, Another great RI stop. Ten taps with flights for $13 A great cosy taproom with pinball machines and a cool outside seating area. This place is a welcome addition to the craft beer scene of Rhode Island. 

Proclamation Ale Company, 298 Kilvert Street, Warwick

Open;  Tues-wed: 3-8pm, Thurs: 3-10pm, Fri-sat: 12-10pm, Sun: 12pm-6pm, Mon: Closed,  

Very easy to get to right next to the airport. Plenty of parking. Inside a big industrial warehouse. They've done a nice job with the tap room. Selection is excellent, although the menu boards are a bit confusing. Cans and pours available, plus merch, the venue has street food vendors. This is a must-stop place if you are anywhere near Rhode Island!

Shaidzon Beer Company, LLC, 141 Fairgrounds Rd. West Kingston

Open: Wed-Thurs 4pm-8pm; Fri 3pm-9pm; Sat 12pm-8pm; Sun 10am-6pm

Great spot with visits from food vendors. (This is the original Proclamation location)  Beer selection is good to great...not all super IPA! The bartenders are friendly and chatty.  Cans are the same price as flights so maybe better getting them. Two inside seating spaces on near the bar and one near the brewing kit, plus a cool sun trap of a beer garden, were you can watch the train speed past and listen to live bands, plus they have an event bar outside as well. A great stop, we will be back😊

Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. 1425 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield

Open: Thurs 5pm-9pm; Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 1pm-10pm; Sun 1pm-7pm

As New England’s most awarded distillery, it’s easy to forget that Sons of Liberty also brews beer. One visit to their tasting room and you won’t forget again. Inside Sons of Liberty’s expansive tasting room, guests have the unique experience of tasting a beer alongside the whiskey it’s distilled into. What?! That’s right, all whiskey actually starts as beer. Sons of Liberty’s flagship Single Malt, Uprising, is distilled from a flavorful stout brewed in-house. While they’ve been producing whiskey since 2010, the ability to try any beer did not begin until they received their official brewer’s license in 2015; an opportunity for them to really share their whiskey story with guests. With a 100-barrel brewhouse, they also offer an extensive variety of rotating and limited edition beers with a focus on barrel-aged, sours and traditional styles. With live music every Friday and Saturday night, ample seating, games, fun events and Rhode Island’s Best Bar Cocktail List according to Rhode Island Monthly, Sons of Liberty’s tasting room is a must-visit for any beer adventurer. Please be advised that the tasting room is 21+ after 5pm. No pets allowed.

Phantom Farms Brewing, 30 Main Street, Cumberland

Open: Wed + Thurs 4-9pm. Fri + Sat 12-10pm. Sun 12-8pm

The brewery & taproom {Opened March 2024} is located in the historical Berkeley Mill and is a nod to the rich industrial heritage of Cumberland and the Blackstone River Valley. A great location with tons of covered parking. The place is and old warehouse and really looks great and the beers are fantastic. As an added bonus it’s within walking distance of the Greenway. Inside it is over two floors and the décor is beautiful, plus the outdoor patio makes this brewpub a great place to hang out. The beer and options for food trucks or delivery make it a place somewhere you will return to. Brew masters here know what they are doing. The bartenders are awesome. Make this a stop.

Lops Brewing, 122 North Main Street Unit #1A, Woonsocket

Open; Mon-Thurs 4pm-8pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-9pm; Sun 12pm-6pm

What a fantastic addition to Woonsocket! A clean classy little taproom, located on the main road and with easy parking on the side. It’s got the aesthetic trappings of a great brewery, exposed brick, shiny new floors, and an array of different seating nooks. One of the things that sets Lops apart is that they have two different flight sizes. You can do a standard flight or you can do a jumbo flight. The difference is that the jumbo gets you 4 larger glasses for your flight. There is a patio out back that gets packed with folks enjoying pizza that is cooked on site.  

Tilted Barn Brewery, 1 Hemsley Place, Exeter.

Open;  Wed 4pm-8pm; Thurs-Sat 12pm-8pm; Sun 12pm-5pm

Located in a historic barn, they are Rhode Island’s first farm brewery.  A visit to Tilted Barn Brewery allows you to tour the brewery, walk through the fields to see, touch, and smell the ingredients that go into your beer, and relax in a century-old barn while enjoying the fruits of their labour. Their small batch, hand-crafted ales are best enjoyed fresh and in season so be sure to make the trek early and often for a true farm-to-pint experience.

West Passage Brewing Company, 7835 Post Road, North Kingstown

Open:  Mon 5pm-10pm; Tues Closed; Wed-Thurs 4pm-10pm; Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-9pm

A fantastic Brewery and Restaurant! {Opened June 2021}. A great range of brews to choose from and full liquor bar. The owner Scott, is a gracious host and leads by example. He creates an environment where the staff are happy which shows through with the phenomenal service provided. The food is also great.  There are 10 taps and flights are available. Its a bug open space with high tables and chairs. Well worth a stop.

Tower Hill Brewing Co. 25 Village Square Dr, South Kingstown

Open: Mon-Wed 3pm-9pm; Thurs 2pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-9pm

A beautiful new space in South County Commons. Lots of options to bring your own food. A solid beer line up from 12 taps with flights available. A large seating space with good option of high tops (seats 2-4) and long tables (seat up to 10-12). Lots of TVs to watch sports games. Great place to meet up with friends. The Tower Hill brewers are a group of four lifelong friends who have shared hopes and dreams over the past 20 years. After years of talking about their passion for brewing and a desire to start a business together, they finally took the leap and opened a brewery. Their close bond and mutual love for beer has enabled them to create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can come together to enjoy a delicious pint and create new memories. Overall a very good experience!

Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St, Pascoag

Open:  Mon & Wed 5pm-9pm; Thurs-Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-6pm,  Tue Closed

A great little brew pub co-founded in 2019 by husband and wife team Chris Mishoe and Brianna Hughes a lovely young couple who are friendly and knowledgeable. The beer names started out all military/patriotic themed (Veteran owned). Originally they made mostly traditional style beers, following the German purity law, but are now experimenting with some adjuncts, featuring globally inspired, locally crafted beers spanning both New American and Traditional Craft ales and lagers. A Salute to Craft. The interior is very clean cut, with plenty of seating, and a cosy vibe. Plus they have a couple of huge jenga stacks for your enjoyment. Always friendly and helpful staff. Bravo Brewing Company gives 1% of annual sales to Homes For Our Troops, a national non-profit organization based in Taunton, Mass., dedicated to building and donating adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans and their families.

R.I.P.

Bucket Brewery; 545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket.

Cool warehouse brewery that screams Pawtucket. Inside is clean and the staff are eager to help and speak about beer. The beer was very good, and their prices for sampling are very reasonable. The selection of beers is small but all of their brews are solid. This is a fun place to visit and a nice experience, a good stop on our RI beer tour.
Tastings are available upon demand and cost $5. Tours are conducted each hour on the hour.  The cost per tour is $13 which includes a tasting and a Bucket Brewery pint glass for you to keep.  Our tours can accommodate up to 16 people and are first come-first served.

LineSider Brewing Company, 1485 South County Trail Ste 201, East Greenwich CLOSED 2024

Linesider has a great beer selection. They have chosen an easily accessible location with a lot of space to accommodate large groups. Inside it is minimalistic and industrial, there are two big TVs where you can catch a game as well. A large, comfortable tasting room and outdoor courtyard. Equipped with a 10 Barrel Production System, Many breweries in the area do not have this so it's definitely a plus! There are board games and card games out on tables and they invite local food trucks each day so that you can enjoy something to snack on while you try the different beer styles being offered.

84 Aleworks Brewing & Tavern, 15 Canal St, Westerly

Westerly's premiere restaurant and brewery, located in bustling downtown, walking distance from Wilcox Park. Under the careful guidance of chef / owner Christopher Champagne, 84 Ale Works provides outstanding food and beer pouring from 24 taps 6/7 of which are the house brewes, and trend-setting atmosphere. 84's innovative cuisine includes Mediterranean inspired dishes as well as a superb selection of salads, steaks, and pastas. An experienced staff guides you through your beer selections and dining experience. Relax in the Lounge, while watching your favorite team or enjoying the sounds of local musicians. Start with one of our fresh craft beers, and accompany it with a delicious meal.

Brutopia Brewery & Kitchen, 505 Atwood Ave, Cranston, Rhode Island -  CLOSED 2020 

An open bar/restaurant with a big square central bar and lots of booths with the brewing equipment to the left. Beers available in flights, and are solid and pair well with the food. The BBQ is quite respectable for a state where I would not expect to have good BBQ, and the jambalaya could rival some Louisiana establishments! Master Brewer Sean Larkin, of Trinity/Revival/Gansett fame, has combined his extensive beer knowledge with his relentless passion, resulting in an indomitable line of beers with top-notch, recognizable quality from the Larkin brand. Another great addition to RI beer scene.

Lost Valley Pizza & Brewery (Revival Brewing Co.), 50 Sims Ave, Providence

A pretty cool place with lots to offer, they have games, pool, live music, and tours of the brewery. They have a cool menu, with not every day food picks you would find? Formally located in the basement of Brewpub Brutopia has a very bare bones tasting room. A section of a basement of the building was furnished like of your friends house with taps, couch’s, pool table and so on.

Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport CLOSED 2023

A nice upscale little bar right on the strip in downtown. An absolutely phenomenal draft menu, great staff, the best food in town? The brewery started up in late 2020 brewingsmall batches of beer. Voted Best Beer Bar in RI 2016-2019 by Craftbeer.com. This is the best beer bar in Southern New England. Not only does it showcase World Class Beer on 20 taps, 1 cask, and 100 plus bottles, it's also a 5-star neighborhood bistro with a menu which changes daily. The entire staff are able to help you choose a beer based on your past experience or lead you to experiencing something new. Norey's offers free live music on Wednesday, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass then on Thursdays World Class Jazz.

Purple Cat Winery and Brewer, 11 Money Hill Rd, Chepachet

The Purple Cat was a winery and brewery located in an 11,500 square foot cedar post and beam building situated in picturesque Chepachet.

Beer On Earth, 425 W Fountain St Ste 104, Providence

After taking home gold and bronze medals at the 2017 New England Regional Homebrew Competition in Manchester, NH, these guys knew that they were heading in the right direction. With a new-found confidence, they secured a location for the brewery, applied for licenses, and ordered a 3-barrel brew system with a handful of fermenters. A small, art-forward brewery with a focus on crafting an array of high-quality ales and lagers. Since opening in 2018, they have strived to brew the freshest IPAs alongside a solid lineup of true classic styles. At their Providence facility, they have started a small barrel program that will give them the opportunity to produce sour ales, brett saisons, and bourbon barrel-aged offerings to further round out our constantly rotating selections.” 

Crooked Current Brewery; 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket.

A micro brewery on an industrial park. Were you get to meet Rhode Island's only female Brewster, Nichole Pelletier!  The staff are really friendly and love chatting about beer. Really big samples like half pint I think. Three beers usually pour and they they specialize in wheat offerings and you get a pint glass with tasting. Nice place.

Generals Crossing Brewhouse, 34 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown

A one barrel brewery and taproom located in the heart of Jamestown, with four beer styles on tap daily. They are dog friendly, family friendly and have the same rules for dogs that they do for people: if you’re cool and want to hang out, you are most welcome; but if you come in and start barking at people, then maybe today’s not your day. We share space with Conanicut Brewing, so you can enjoy our beer while we teach you how to stink up your own kitchen with homebrewing! About the name Generals Crossing Brewhouse? General George Washington marched across RI on his way to the final war planning meeting with the French before the battle of Yorktown. He would have literally walked past their front door?

Twelve Guns Brewing, 549 Metacom Ave, Bristol

Located in a small strip mall store front in the business district of Bristol. An amazing beer selection and always changing with the seasons. Great staff and a great environment. Twelve Guns Brewing gets their name from the early Rhode Island Naval vessel the U.S.S. Providence. Serving in the Revolutionary War under the Continental Navy, the U.S.S. Providence boasted Twelve Guns.

Community Bruin Company, 74 Nooseneck Hill Rd, West Greenwich

Community Bruin Company is smallest Nano-brewery in the smallest state in the US having a capacity of a one half barrel. The plan is to be small enough to experiment with some 5 gallon homebrew sized batches of beer to sample in the tasting room, as well as increase the volume to a more marketable sized half barrel of production so customers may purchase some beer to go.