Nightlife

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Featured Live Music in Newport, RI

Dock Side
1 Waites Wharf
Newport RI (800)960-4573

Located right on the water at the end of Waites Wharf. Live music nightly with some of the area's best bands. A younger crowd on most nights and offers a consistently fun place to dance and spend time with friends. Great location and quality bands.

The Landing Restaurant & Bar
30 Bowen's Wharf
Newport (401)847-4514


This popular nightlife destination features live music outdoors every afternoon and evening, dancing inside with a DJ each night. Classic Newport nightlife destination.

Castle Hill Inn & Resort
590 Ocean Drive
Newport RI (401)849-3800


Best oceanview in Newport - pull up an adirondack chair on the lawn and watch the world go by late afternoon and early evening.

Oceancliff Resort
Ocean Drive
Newport RI (401)841-8868

Live jazz on Monday afternoons outside.

Fastnet
1 Broadway
Newport RI (401)845-9311

This is the real deal- even the tables and chairs were imported from Ireland. Authentic pub atmosphere. Where a pint is a real pint of beer.

One Pelham East
270 Thames Street
Newport RI (401)847-9460

This nightclub is busy year-round with live music most nights. Pool tables also available. Usually a college crowd.

Pineapple's on the Bay
Hyatt Regency Goat Island
Newport RI (401)851-1234

Great sunset spot while listening to live music - excellent frozen drinks and burgers. Parking available.

Gas Lamp Grille
206 Thames Street
Newport RI (401)845-9300

In the heart of downtown Newport, open after a recent renovation. Live music most nights of the week. Often a college crowd. Cover charge when bands are playing.