Bovi's Tavern

Bovi's has been around for decades entertaining generations of customers with their live music. If you're looking for live music, at a no frills off grid bar, check out this place on a Monday night.

This place is exactly what the 3-star explanation upholds "A-OK".  Bovi's Tavern, located in East Providence and established in 1947 is one of those places I've driven by more times than I can remember and never thought to stop in.  I'm glad I finally did though, this place has potential!

As the first stop of a long bar hopping birthday night, a large group of us enthusiastically walked into Bovi's looking for booze, activities, and music.  We were presented with all three.  The near empty location (it was early in the night) had a very large bar area for us to spread out at and lots of small tables with stools off to the side.  A stand up counter encircled the traditional bar and was utilized by many in our group.  Instead of groaning and taking their sweet 'ol time serving the large mass of people suddenly there. . .as many other locations did that night. . . the bartenders here jumped into action and swiftly poured, mixed, and prepared our drinks of choice.  Prices were very reasonable and the speedy service was well noted.

People immediately jumped into action starting pool games and requesting songs on the digital jukebox.  Keno and Wifi available as well!  During our time there, a band called 5 Flavor Discount was setting up.  Bovi's offers varying live bands every Friday and Saturday night, a bluesy jam band Wolf and the Jam Daddies on Wednesdays, and the John Allmark Jazz Band on Mondays.  They certainly do not lack in the entertainment department.  If for any reason 5 Flavor Discount is reading this review, I whole-heartedly apologize that our group was scheduled to leave before your show ever began.  I would have enjoyed hearing some of your tunes!

While the decor is a bit dated and could use some updating, I can appreciate what this business has to offer.  From the photos on the website, it appears as though this place can get really bumping on a busy night.  I am unsure if I will return to this location but it is definitely not out of the question if I'm looking for a night of live, local music!

Not sure what time they open their doors but they remain passable until 1 am 7 days a week!