Gavin's Pub & Restaurant

I don't know about you, but I love going into a place that, on the outside doesn't seem like much, but once you step through the doors it's like "WHOA!" a completely different story.  Yeah, that's this place.

I was in Providence for the fireworks this past 4th of July.  It was hot.  My main squeeze and I were hungry and looking for some refreshments to cool off with.  Lo and behold, little did I realize I was in the vicinity of this establishment in which I know one of the bartenders.  Well, hot damn, it's a must see!

First of all, the interior of this place is like stepping into pin-up heaven from WWII.  I don't know about you, but I think pin-ups like that are pretty freakin' awesome.  There's a pool table and a pretty cool bar.  This place has character..and character alone brings me back again and again to establishments.

Now let's talk about the food.  The food is orgasmic.  Yes.  Orgasmic.  If you are feeling lonely, just come here and get some food porn going into your mouth.  The Sangwich is to die for.  I need to get back here so I can enjoy that sinful deliciousness all over again.  Holy crap I'm craving it just thinking about it....damn you sangwich, I'm lusting for you!

Now for the drinks.  Wyck (the awesomely awesome bartender and the reason I had to make a visit here) made me a drink.  It was fruity.  It was easy going down.  It shall remain unnamed...but if I were to name it, I'd call it "something wycked this way comes".  It's dangerous.  Gentleman, if you are looking to get "lucky" with your girl, just give her a few of these (but not too many otherwise you will be carrying her home).  

Overall, when in Providence, go here.  It's near the water.  The staff is EXTREMELY friendly, and the food porn and wycked drinks are sure to please your tastebuds.  Cannot wait to go back!

Ok, so you know how you go some place once, have the best time (or what you remember was the best time) and then you rush back and the 2nd time inst the same?  Well, I am happy to report that was NOT the case with Gavins!

We went by again Sat, parking was a b!tch due to some event at WR (ugh) but I dropped the little woman at the door and then parked closer to my house than the bar and walked over.

It was busier than the prior very hot Sat, but the service was just as amazing!  Again, the vibe in the place was just right, and the service/bartenders were incredibly friendly and attentive.

At the suggestion of the chef, we tried the chili.  STOP the presses, this was amazing.  Not your standard hamburg based concoction, this was made with short ribs.  Now I thought I know how to make chili, but this was something else!  We also tried the Quesadilla - not usually something I get but one of my wife's fav.  Seriously, maybe the best I have ever tasted  Not super heavy on the cheese, and the casing was crisp and almost a little sweet.

I probably have 5 favorite places on earth (3 of which are in NOLA) but I suspect that locally, Gavin's is quickly going to supplant all other as my go-to spot in the PVD.

Good beer!  Larkin's Stout!