Matriarch sells treasures for the dedicated imbiber like cocktail books, vintage glassware, cocktail bitters, tea towels and a rotating selection of other items that your bar cart definitely needs.ĭon’t leave the city without making a stop at Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet, a beautiful shop with an excellent bottle selection. This gorgeous shop had just recently opened when I visited and I’m so glad I stumbled upon it. The hotel also sets up a tailgate at The Newport International Polo Club, so snag some tickets to a match and relax on the sidelines with a glass of wine (dogs are also welcome at Newport Polo). If you opt to stay at Brenton Hotel, some additional boozy amenities include sunset cruises on Brenton One - the property’s 36-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat - where you can enjoy drinks and snacks while you take in views of gorgeous Newport Harbor. If the day is just too beautiful to sit inside, snag a table on the brick patio. White Horse Tavern also has an excellent wine list, probably the best in the city, so you’d be wise to ask the somm for a recommendation. But we’re here for the bar, a small but lively room where you can order ice-cold, perfectly-made Martinis, a classic Champagne Cocktail or Negroni slushy. A meal here is absolutely outstanding, and the many dark and cozy rooms each tell their own story.

History buffs can’t leave Newport without checking out White Horse Tavern, which is the oldest running restaurant in the United States (it opened in 1673).

Take a seat at the large horseshoe bar or opt for a patio seat to enjoy drinks al fresco. The draft list is all local Rhode Island and New England beers, and the wine list is big and well-priced. Cocktails include the Paper Negroni - a clever marriage of a Paper Plane and Negroni with gin, Aperol, Amaro Montenegro and orange zest - and fans of spice will love the Spicy Cukes, made with mezcal, jalapeño, honey, cucumber, citrus and a crushed pepper rim. Not only does The Mooring have one of the best lobster dinners and raw bars in town, but the bar is also a must.

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