Great Irish dive bar. They are situated right in the middle of the Providence St. Patrick's Day parade. I've never had a complaint from the food on the pub fare offerings-whether it be a burger, a reuben or corned beef & cabbage. Be careful of the dining tables, they have seen better days and some tend to be quite wobbly. get some coasters or napkins or an edition of the Providence Phoenix to steady the table. There is a jukebox when there isn't live music and multiple TV's so you can catch the Sox/Pats/Bruins/Celts when they are on. There is also darts and a pool table. It has a cast of characters for regulars and on Tuesday nights at 8 there is live Irish music seshuin (a drop in jam) led by one of the founding members of Pendragon.
Parking can be an issue as Smith St is very busy and there is no lot. I also would not leave anything enticing in plain view in your car or else it will not be there when you return to your car.
This is an interesting locals bar... worth checking out if you are in the neighborhood, dive-y Irish pub with a cast of characters. We were there on Friday, there was a live band, playing classic rock, I enjoyed them. There is a pool table and darts, but weren't a ton of patrons while we were there -- between 8-10, which I expected there would be.
Review Source:Ah Pats! Â Great local spot, good beer selection, juke box, pool table, darts, karaoke on Sundays *I think*. Â They recently renovated (only the outside of the building) so the inside is still... you know... a DIVE bar...
Great place to go meet some friends, pound down a few shots and tip a Smithwicks.
This place has it all. A lovely and mischievous owner named Patrick, a friendly barman, Irish cider on tap and great pub food. The bar is filled with regulars in the late afternoon, which I love. I can't wait to become one! They also have karaoke on Wednesdays and live Irish music on Tuesdays. Perfect.
Review Source:*TRUE* Irish pub!
* Probably the best place you have likely never been to.
* Great food; the nightly specials are really VERY good.
* Several beers on tap, one of the best Guinness pours in New England.
* Friendly atmosphere.. there is a wide range of folk and rarely do you see anyone with a bad attitude.
* Music can be hit or miss, but it is usually not so loud you can't have a conversation. Â He does have some damn good bands come in.
* Prices can't be beat. He keeps them low to keep folks coming in and having a good time. Â
I really can't think of too many better places to meet up after work at and relax over a pint and conversation with friends or to watch the game over some nachos at!