Providence's Best After-Work Bar

This neighborhood bar has a bevy of locals devoted to its selection of suds and big-screen sports.

Reviews:

• “Good people, Bad prices”

Tips: There’s an ATM machine right in the bar.

Steam Alley

Located in Providence’s historic Alice Building, this funky eatery serves coffees, casual foods, cocktails and live music.

Reviews:

• “Good Coffee, Mediocre Food, TERRIBLE Service”
• “Great Hang out”
• “I had the Best time.”
• “One Of The Best In Providence”
• “Good drinks, avoid the pizza.”

Tips: Valet parking is available Thursday through Saturday.

Tazza Caffe & Lounge

Captains of commerce come from far and wide to eat like a king at this masculine New York-style steakhouse.

Reviews:

• “awesome food and awesome service”
• “You deserve to eat here”
• “Fabulous food, wonderful service”
• “A Ripoff for the money”
• “Oh, I’ll be back real soon…….But not really though!”

Tips: The average price for dinner per person is about $65. If your budget’s tight, stop by for weekday lunch. Many of the luncheon entrees are served with a choice of Sam’s mashed potatoes, fries, creamed spinach or fresh vegetable for no additional cost.

The Capital Grille or email The Capital Grille

Super-sized party multiplex for casual diners and serious drinkers who like a joystick with their drumsticks and swizzle sticks.

Reviews:

• “great place to waste your money”
• “Great Food,Fun and Great Menu !!!”
• “good time for all”

Tips: Dave & Buster’s is primarily geared toward adults. Minors must be accompanied by an adult, with each adult assuming responsibility for no more than four minors.

Dave & Buster’s

A music venue that first and foremost beckons pool players and their friends who love them.

Reviews:

• “Fun time, Good prices, Good people”
• “This is a great place, but there are better…”
• “Get Snookered!!!”
• “To the Stooge Who Rated Snooker’s A Yuk.”

Tips: If you don’t get here early, chances are you’ll have to stand with your beverage. To get off your feet, head over to The Green Room, a dimly lit cocktail lounge within the pool hall with another bar and intimate tables.

Snookers Cafe and Billiard Club

With its waterside location and early opening hour, this laid-back, rustic bar is perfect for your inner slacker.

Reviews:

• “The Bartenders are terrible!!!!!!!!”
• “Great place spring to fall”
• “Longevity tells it all”
• “a real biker hang out place. its been in business for 25 years and what can you say . anyone who enjoys night life has been to the hot club”
• “Great place, could use better servers”

Tips: Have a brush with Hollywood greatness with a seat at the same booth as Ben Stiller and Matt Dillon in “There’s Something About Mary.”

Hot Club

Asian fusion is served including eel BLTs, butter-poached lobster and braised pork at the hip and trendy restaurant that doubles as a nightclub.

Reviews:

• “small romantic atmosphere”
• “Ok food, horrible club”
• “THE BEST”

Lot 401

No passport necessary to experience this Federal Hill restaurant’s informal, old-world Italian charm.

Reviews:

• “Mixed feelings…”
• “Very good Italian food”
• “King of the Hill”
• “Best Value on The Hill!”
• “most comfortable dining experience, excellent food, I bring everyone here to experience all that is fedral hill!”

Tips: Treat yourself to valet service on Friday or Saturday night. Getting through customs is less frustrating than finding a spot on the narrow one-way streets of this neighborhood on weekends.

Cassarino’s Restaurant

Pro-town’s version of beer heaven brews six beers daily and serves tasty pub grub.

Reviews:

• “Fun atmosphere, great bar up and downstairs, good food”
• “nice atmosphere”
• “hot chicken”
• “Good food, good fun”

Tips: Join the Mug Club for menu and merchandise discounts, half-priced wings and 25 ounces of beer at the pint price.

Trinity Brewhouse

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