With a wide selection of beers, wines and liquors for sale, Kingstown Liquor Mart provides a slew of spirits to North Kingstowners. Located on Post Road, this store recently expanded and renovated.
Judge Roy Bean, named for the eccentric Texan saloon owner, is a far cry from the wild west. A spacious, ambient room set against the backdrop of a beautiful mahogany bar, this "saloon" is a favorite for the after-work business crowd and Roger Williams University law students.
Live music is the specialty with popular local acts playing every Friday and Saturday night. Several TV's show sports and entertainment programs. The food is pub fare - burgers, sandwiches and dogs. On Monday and Wednesday nights from 5 to 9 p.m. wings are $0.35 and drafts are $2. On Tuesday nights there are $1 tacos and $2 chili dogs from 5 to 9 p.m.
The bar carries draft and bottled beers, including seasonal specials and local brews Narragansett and Newport Storm. Thursday nights are college nights, providing an occasion to open the upstairs, usually reserved for private events.
Sandy's Liquors is located at the corner of Aquidneck and Green End Avenues. The store has been operating since 1948 and is quite knowledgeable about the tastes and needs of its Middletown clientele. It has a large free parking lot in the front and to the side of the store. It does wine tastings and suggests you check its Website for dates and information about when they are to be held. It is necessary to pre-order kegs but the store is happy to get them for you. Its stock changes quite often, especially the microbrews.
John and Paul Nunes' great-grandfather purchased the Bailey Farm on Wyatt Road in 1917. The farm dates back to 1701 and the property is in perpetual preservation through a partnership with the Aquidneck Island Land Trust. The original grapes were planted in 1977, and 11 years later, Newport Vineyards and Winery was built. Since that time, its wines have received many accolades and today is being served around the world. There are public tours daily for groups of 10 or more; be sure to make an appointment. The Winery is part of the Coastal Wine Trail which runs through southeastern New England.
Nestled in Narragansett's Mariner Square is a local favorite restaurant, the Mariner Grille. With a cozy atmosphere, it is well-known for its fresh seafood and seasoned ribeye steaks. A warm and friendly staff caters to families and business folks alike.
A wide variety of dinner specials are served daily, including fresh local lobsters, fried shrimp ravioli and surf-and-turf skewers.
Stop in for a delicious lunch entree or end your busy workday with a cocktail in the lounge before enjoying a quiet dinner with friends or colleagues.
The Mariner Grille is also available for private parties.
Goode Spirits is a liquor store located in the Stop & Shop shopping center on West Main Road. While the store carries all kinds of alcohol, it has a particularly large selection of wines and craft and imported beers. Goode Spirits holds free wine tastings and offers free delivery to homes and marinas. The friendly staff members can also fill special orders and have them to the customer anywhere from a day to a week later. Visit the Goode Spirits Web site for information about the store and wine tasting events.
