I have heard of this place from a few friends that have moved down this way before. Now that I have joined Yelp I can write a review!
So I have been to may pubs before, but this one may be one of my favorites. Â The main reason is the beer! Â They have a great selection of brews and everytime I go they seem to have something I have not had.
The food should also get a mention! Â For a pub its got a pretty decent menu. Â I have had the fish tacos, which were delightful, and also the grilled chicken wrap which was tasty as well.
The atmosphere is also a great thing about this place. Â The music is pretty much spot on for my tastes. Â Its not to dark or bright. Â Thet staff has always been pleasant as well. Â Not to mention that it is on the water!
Overall its a great place to meet some friends for a drink and hangingout.
The fiance and I came here on a chilly fall evening after going to the movies. Â We didn't really know what to expect, but we saw that it got decent reviews on here and that it was right on the water, so figured we'd give it a shot.
It's literally right on the water, and it has an outdoor patio and bar area that seems like it would be THE place to be on a warm summer evening. Â It also has that quaint Irish pub feel that I love
The interior is laid out somewhat strangely. Â There were only a few tables along the front wall, and then a couple more awkwardly tucked around the corner in this little annexed room. Â The few tables that were in there were occupied, so we sat at the nearly empty bar for our meal. Â My fiance ordered his beer, and the keg kicked about 3/4 of the way through the pour, so the bartender gave it to him free of charge since it was the bottom of the keg and possibly a bit flat (which it was), but he drank it anyway because even just a free partial beer is still free beer! Â He ordered his second beer and the same thing happened, resulting in another free, but mediocre quality beer.
I'm trying to remember what I ordered for food. Â I'm pretty sure it was the fish tacos, but I'm not 100% positive. Â Typically I have a very good memory when it comes to delicious food, so I'm assuming this particular dish didn't do anything to stand out in my mind, although I also have a good memory when it comes to bad food, so this must have landed somewhere in the middle.
Overall, the service was friendly and the location was pretty neat, but I wouldn't come back here again for dinner. Â I would, however, come back here in the warmer months to sip some fruity cocktails while siting on their outdoor patio by the water!
I think my review is tainted slightly by the enormous amount of frustration I had in actually located it. Its address is "1 Division Street", however if you actually use Division Street to get there you will find yourself at 5 Division Street scratching your head wondering where #1 ran off to.
Location aside the place is relatively clean and seems to have a slew of "regulars". Beer selections are somewhat limited if you're into craft brews, but there's just about something for everyone.
I do have to say I found the place to feel cramped, which is funny as the building itself is certainly not small. The layout does not lend itself well to an open atmosphere, and I found myself bumping elbows just about everywhere I went - even if it was a Monday night.
Finally went to have some lunch and beers with my wife, I like the atmosphere, very cool...sat at the bar, the bartender seemed to be in the weeds a bit...took 10min to get a beer, we ordered lunch, my wife got the calamari, it was soggy for the most part...I ordered the lobster roll...well she forgot about it, I mean for real?? When it finally did come it was ok...not great...I would go back...the wife will never go back...oh well...
Review Source:On our recent trip to visit East Greenwich and Newport, we planned a stop here to get some lunch. Â On a Saturday early afternoon, there were only a few others eating lunch before going out to the water which was right across the parking lot. Â Convenient parking in front when we went, we got a nice seat in the front overlooking the boats in the harbor.
My wife and I each ordered the soup of the day and it was a tasty Manhattan clam chowder. Â Little chunks of clam mixed with a good stock and generous chunks of tomatoes and potatoes, we both cleaned our bowls.
Not wanting to order too much, we each ordered a sub. Â Myself the Philly cheesesteak because I can never pass one up when it's on the menu and the Veal McKinley for my wife. Â My cheesesteak was not stellar but the fries were tasty and hot leaving me full for the the rest of our drive. Â On the way out we saw someone order a burger and it looked pretty big considering they are all 1/2 pounders.
We'd go back if we were in town and next time might have a few drinks.
An update;
Went there in the early evening with a group of four.  There were about a dozen to eighteen people  and service was very good.
Our Indian friend (non-drinker and vegan) was at a disadvantage. Â There were no vegan options for dinner and I am not sure there were any veggie options. Â The kitchen made him something and did not charge much, so kudos to them.
Both beer drinkers (Long Trail Pale Ale and Double IPA) were fairly good. Â Service was very good and the atmosphere very pleasant.
The meals were, by general consensous, very good pub grub. Â That are people going crazy in these reviews for the food here, which seems strange to me. Â It is good food - just not remarkable. Â The cajun seafood (special) was very good, tasted fresh and well cooked.
Still my favouite pub in the area and only fails to get five stars as I am more miserly with them than most people.
McKinley's is in a funky location -- buried in the EG Yacht Club. Â Right now (since it's winter), it is surrounded by dry-docked boats. Â
Totally a local place with solid on-tab beer selection. Â It is the kind of place that you reunite with old friends to catch up when you haven't seen each other in a while. Â Good music on in the background and friendly service. Â Not a huge place, but good for groups. Â
Not sure what it would be like in the summer -- busy, I imagine, given the location by the Yacht Club. Â
I wouldn't make it a regular spot (since I live a bit away from it) -- but I do like going there.
Wasn't sure about this place when we first got there; it was at the end of a road surrounded by boats, and had only one other person in the bar. Â Apparently it was Trivia Night, though, and most people would be arriving later on. (In fact, by the time we left, the place was starting to get plenty of folks.)
They had a good beer selection on tap, the wait staff was very friendly, and the food was quite good. Sure I didn't get anything too crazy, just a veal parmesan sandwich, but it was cooked well, and tasty - hit the spot! Â The prices were quite reasonable too.
The fact that I'm giving three stars despite the longest wait for food I've ever experienced says something. Â This seems like a great place to drink; a meh place to eat. Â Most of the food was actually really good, but the wait to order was long and the wait for the food was even longer. Â Prices are pretty cheap.
Beer selection is a half-notch above normal, as they do have two Berkshire Brewing offerings and Allagash White. Â There was also a tap for Southern Tier 2XIPA, but it was empty on Saturday afternoon and was still that way the following evening.
Service was very friendly and apologetic for the wait. Â I will definitely be back, but I just won't arrive hungry. Â Probably better to just have a burger or appetizer at the bar and leave it at that. Â Otherwise I dig this place a lot.
What's NOT to love about this place? Casual, yet you don't feel the need to bathe in hand sanitizer upon exiting. Sits among boats worth more than what you will earn in your life but never pretentious.
The inside of the bar has the feel of an antique wooden sail boat. The range of the beers on tap runs from PBR to microbrews. The outdoor area is perfect for the summer months. There are a few TV's but it's not a sports bar by any means. The food is cheap but good bar food and has some great seafood selections. Â
The crowd is always an awesome mix and you are guaranteed a good time.
Such a good local crowd here. If you grew up here and you're under 30, you'll probably run into someone you know.
Bartenders, bouncers and patrons are all friendly. Never seen an altercation here.
Last St. Patrick's Day, a girl bet my friend she could put him in a choke-hold and put him to sleep. It's that kind of place.
Being from "The Ocean State," I feel there's nothing better than the smell of seawater mixing with the taste of a cold beer. This spot is my home-away-from-home when I'm at home with the 'rents in Rhode Island. It's literally in the parking lot of a marina, and it has that old-town waterside New England charm that you can't duplicate anywhere else in the country.
Review Source:Great bar with lots of great beer on tap and friendly clientele. Â Of course, I'm biased since it's my cousin's bar, but it doesn't mean it's not awesome. Â It's right on the water in Norton's Marina -- I can't wait to go in the summer! Â I'll be the girl drinking Newport Storm.
The decor is great, with the wooden beams and copper bar. Â If you're down in Rhode Island you should give it a try!
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