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Dive Bars in Rhode Island

20 of the 271 bars we track in Rhode Island have a dive-bar feel. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.

20bars
13cities
271bars statewide

A dive bar is an unpretentious neighborhood bar, usually with simple decor, low-key service and a loyal local crowd. People look for one when they want an easygoing night out. Every bar here has dive in its name or business category.

Providence 4

  1. Muldowney's Pub

    121 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Providence

  2. Wickenden Pub

    320 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Providence

  3. Sports Tap

    415 Harris Ave, Providence, RI 02909

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Providence

  4. Pontiac Tap

    24 Pontiac Ave, Providence, RI 02907

    Dive bar
    Call All Providence

Manville 3

  1. Harmony Cafe

    3 Main Street Manville, Manville, RI 02838

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Manville

  2. The Harmony Cafe

    47 Summer St, Manville, RI 02838-1310

    Dive bar
    Call All Manville

  3. Lou's Cafe

    47 Summer St, Manville, RI 02838-1310

    Dive bar
    Call All Manville

Middletown 2

  1. Easton's Point

    116 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Middletown

  2. Rusty's

    44 Wave Ave, Middletown, RI 02842

    Dive bar
    Call All Middletown

West Warwick 2

  1. L a Cafe

    245 Washington St, West Warwick, RI 02893

    Dive bar
    Call Website All West Warwick

  2. Deborah's Down The Road

    826 Main St, West Warwick, RI 02893

    Dive bar
    Call All West Warwick

Central Falls 1

  1. P Jay's Pub

    6 Crossman St, Central Falls, RI 02863-1714

    Dive bar
    Call All Central Falls

East Providence 1

  1. Monforte's Bar

    493 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

    Dive bar
    Call Website All East Providence

Foster 1

  1. Lucky's Bar & Pizza

    143 Danielson Pike, Foster, RI 02825

    Dive bar
    Call All Foster

Harrisville 1

  1. Dev's Tavern

    341 Chapel St, Harrisville, RI 02830-1362

    Dive barTavern
    Call Website

Newport 1

  1. Friendly Son's of Newport

    3 Farewell St, Newport, RI 02840

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Newport

North Providence 1

  1. Larry's Lounge

    2055 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911

    Dive barLounge
    Call Website All North Providence

Pawtucket 1

  1. Cafe Ordway

    3 Ordway St, Pawtucket, RI 02861

    Dive bar
    Call All Pawtucket

Tiverton 1

  1. Wally's Tap House

    13 Crandall Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878

    Dive bar
    Call Website All Tiverton

Warwick 1

  1. The Whalen

    2647 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI 02889

    Dive bar
    Call All Warwick
Bring a way to pay. Some small bars prefer cash or have limited card options, so ask before you order.

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Good to know

What makes a bar a dive bar?

There is no strict rule, but dive bars are generally casual, worn-in and local, with a simple drink list. The label is often a compliment from regulars.

Are dive bars 21+?

Bars that serve alcohol generally require guests to be 21 or older, but policies vary by venue, so check the bar's age policy.