Love the area, however it seems to most definitely attract the younger rowdy crowd! Pool Table and.Table TennisCool TVs to watch Sports when Not crazy shoulder to shoulder busy!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Foster Krupa
I’ve been going to Smugglers for a year now, the experience has been ruined for me now by a bartender with a horrible attitude. He is tall clean shaven with brown combed pointed forward hair looks like a dirty cop. This gentlemen said to me “You can afford a beer but you can’t afford to tip” after I explained him my financial struggles and that I would tip generously the next week or two after hopefully receiving a job. I brushed it off as he was having a bad night, until about a week later I return. I try to order a beer and he asks me “are you gonna tip” I tell him I just interviewed today and was unable to afford groceries this morning luckily my friend helped me out. And what does he respond with, “well then you can’t get a beer”. I say that’s no problem thank you I honestly can’t afford it anyway so it’s probably better I don’t, could I have a water? He just stares at my with hatred quietly… So I tell him, knowing he was likely to retaliate when faced with the truth of the circumstances, “How can you expect me to tip you for good customer service after the rude remarks you’ve made to me?” And he responds by telling me to “Get out your never allowed back here again” I love the bouncers Eric and Eddie the rest of the staff is amazing people I’ve had nothing but good memories here aside from the bad experiences with this bartender. Just want to share in case anyone else has similar issues with him. I found out through the grape vine his name is Ronan I believe? and he does a lot of cocaine so I think is dopamine levels are out of balance and that’s why he hates people having fun and smiling around him. I returned a week after being banned and he just mean mugs me and comes up from behind the bar to tell me to get out, I start saying goodbye to the bouncers and he tries to cut me off and get between us and tells me “LEAVE NOW” very assertively. I told him “hey man I hope we can move forward past what happened earlier in the week, I have no issues with you man only a poor financial situation.” He just stared at me like he wanted to throw a punch…. I recently found out he is applying to be a police officer and i am very worried he is going to be not only power tripping behind the bar, but behind the wheel of a squad car as well. Be very careful around this bartender otherwise you may be banned. He also works at Fastnet so if you have issues with him at smugglers he will carry that beef to Fastnet as well and try to get you banned there because he doesn’t like you. I had a flat tire and my friends were inside so I had to wait outside for them to come help me inflate it, while doing so I was worried this guy was gonna put his hands on me for being in his vicinity so i propped up a camera in case this guy assaults me. Unbelievable all of this occurred over the tip of one beer. Hope everyone reading this has a blessed and beautiful day, stay safe and healthy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Mary A.
The food was typical for a bar. The servers were very friendly. Typical bar and grill atmosphere. Decent enough if you don't want to have a $100+ dinner in Newport.
Dennis C.
Small power jerk manager not worth your time. Go somewhere else.Many more great choices in Newport, RI.
Joe Arias
Cool place. Very active fun atmosphere. Great view of the waterfront.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt S
Fun bar with nice staff and awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
desiree jackson
Burger was charred to a crisp, should talk to the guy on the grill. But wings were good...more that anything beautiful open place on the water with sunset views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Dan Madison
We have been coming here a long time. Was a bit worried this time though as no waitresses. Had to order food at the bar and she brought it out. Seemed to take awhile to get food but she appeared to be on her own and did a great job. I hope it was a one time thing as the view is perfect for drinks and lunch!Had a chicken wrap, was very good!!Parking: This time of year is tough to find parking. However right across from the restaurant is a $20 a day lot that was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Caesar Wrap
John Wei
I was standing by the bar for 10 minutes waiting for the two bar tenders to interact with me. They just ignored me even though they weren't doing anything. I just walked away.
This place is Awful ! The bartenders are nasty and I love Newport and I never had such a bad experience in my life rude and not friendly go elsewhere.
Yeahitsmilt G.
Best 18 and up bar I have been to .... Service was great. Ping pong table really made up for the lack of space. Not to mention the food there is excellent. One of the best social spaces in downtown Newport for sure!
Kelly Ryan
Bouncer letting in all underage people!!! He’s so RUDE. Never coming back because of him. We patiently waited and he would rather let in girls with fake IDs
Dara Behjat
For a waterfront dive bar it's as good as it gets. Awesome spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
pax waz
literally just watched the bouncer go “you’re not 21, that’s fine go in”
Love the area, however it seems to most definitely attract the younger rowdy crowd! Pool Table and.Table TennisCool TVs to watch Sports when Not crazy shoulder to shoulder busy!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
I’ve been going to Smugglers for a year now, the experience has been ruined for me now by a bartender with a horrible attitude. He is tall clean shaven with brown combed pointed forward hair looks like a dirty cop. This gentlemen said to me “You can afford a beer but you can’t afford to tip” after I explained him my financial struggles and that I would tip generously the next week or two after hopefully receiving a job. I brushed it off as he was having a bad night, until about a week later I return. I try to order a beer and he asks me “are you gonna tip” I tell him I just interviewed today and was unable to afford groceries this morning luckily my friend helped me out. And what does he respond with, “well then you can’t get a beer”. I say that’s no problem thank you I honestly can’t afford it anyway so it’s probably better I don’t, could I have a water? He just stares at my with hatred quietly… So I tell him, knowing he was likely to retaliate when faced with the truth of the circumstances, “How can you expect me to tip you for good customer service after the rude remarks you’ve made to me?” And he responds by telling me to “Get out your never allowed back here again” I love the bouncers Eric and Eddie the rest of the staff is amazing people I’ve had nothing but good memories here aside from the bad experiences with this bartender. Just want to share in case anyone else has similar issues with him. I found out through the grape vine his name is Ronan I believe? and he does a lot of cocaine so I think is dopamine levels are out of balance and that’s why he hates people having fun and smiling around him. I returned a week after being banned and he just mean mugs me and comes up from behind the bar to tell me to get out, I start saying goodbye to the bouncers and he tries to cut me off and get between us and tells me “LEAVE NOW” very assertively. I told him “hey man I hope we can move forward past what happened earlier in the week, I have no issues with you man only a poor financial situation.” He just stared at me like he wanted to throw a punch…. I recently found out he is applying to be a police officer and i am very worried he is going to be not only power tripping behind the bar, but behind the wheel of a squad car as well. Be very careful around this bartender otherwise you may be banned. He also works at Fastnet so if you have issues with him at smugglers he will carry that beef to Fastnet as well and try to get you banned there because he doesn’t like you. I had a flat tire and my friends were inside so I had to wait outside for them to come help me inflate it, while doing so I was worried this guy was gonna put his hands on me for being in his vicinity so i propped up a camera in case this guy assaults me. Unbelievable all of this occurred over the tip of one beer. Hope everyone reading this has a blessed and beautiful day, stay safe and healthy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
The food was typical for a bar. The servers were very friendly. Typical bar and grill atmosphere. Decent enough if you don't want to have a $100+ dinner in Newport.
Small power jerk manager not worth your time. Go somewhere else.Many more great choices in Newport, RI.
Cool place. Very active fun atmosphere. Great view of the waterfront.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun bar with nice staff and awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Burger was charred to a crisp, should talk to the guy on the grill. But wings were good...more that anything beautiful open place on the water with sunset views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
We have been coming here a long time. Was a bit worried this time though as no waitresses. Had to order food at the bar and she brought it out. Seemed to take awhile to get food but she appeared to be on her own and did a great job. I hope it was a one time thing as the view is perfect for drinks and lunch!Had a chicken wrap, was very good!!Parking: This time of year is tough to find parking. However right across from the restaurant is a $20 a day lot that was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Caesar Wrap
I was standing by the bar for 10 minutes waiting for the two bar tenders to interact with me. They just ignored me even though they weren't doing anything. I just walked away.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great bands, awesome view and fantastic service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is Awful ! The bartenders are nasty and I love Newport and I never had such a bad experience in my life rude and not friendly go elsewhere.
Best 18 and up bar I have been to .... Service was great. Ping pong table really made up for the lack of space. Not to mention the food there is excellent. One of the best social spaces in downtown Newport for sure!
Bouncer letting in all underage people!!! He’s so RUDE. Never coming back because of him. We patiently waited and he would rather let in girls with fake IDs
For a waterfront dive bar it's as good as it gets. Awesome spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
literally just watched the bouncer go “you’re not 21, that’s fine go in”
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1