Nightlife in Newport

10 clubs, live music venues and late-night spots in Newport.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Fort Adams
Containing over 180 years of history, the fort itself is the largest coastal fortress in the United States and offers seasonal guided tours that showcase the property’s soldier’s quarters, Naval War College Museum Exhibit, beautiful architecture and engineering. Besides looking at the splendor that is Fort Adams, you can see the view of the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay from Fort Adams State Beach. A beautiful beach with picnic and fishing areas; concession stand and public bathrooms are also available. Fort Adams is not just a historical part of Newport, it is also home to various festivals and events that take place on the fortress’ six and a half parade field and lawns. Some of these festivals include Family Day, a celebration for families, especially those with small children, which include clowns, face painting, and other fun activities and attractions. Fort Adams is also home to the annual George Wein’s Folk Festival, George Wein’s Jazz Festival, and McGrath’s Public Clambake.
Guided tours $20; ages 6–17 $10; 5 and under free
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Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival is a famous annual festival held every August at Fort Adams State Park. It was first founded by jazz pianist George Wein in 1954, and has hosted many famous jazz musicians ever since.
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Bailey's Beach
Rejects' Beach
This private beach is one of the most exclusive on the East Coast. The beach club has historically been a summer getaway for Senators and other wealthy families. Tennis courts, parking, and concessions are not available to the public. Though the beach mostly remains off limits, the northeast end is accessible to the general public—separated by a fence, of course. This section is popularly known as Reject's Beach, though club members refer to it delicately as "the public end.".
Sunrise-sunset dailyFree
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Clarke Cooke House
The Candy Store
With an 18th century flair, Clarke Cooke House offers elevated cuisine in a nautical setting. Many artifacts from the America's Cup and other sailing memorabilia crowd the walls. From May to October the restaurant offers an open air atmosphere, menu and even a sushi bar. The attached Candy Store is a colorful and lively pub, featuring live music Saturday nights at 10PM. The harbor-side views are complimentary.
Sun-Thu 5-10PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-3PM; 5-10:30PM$30-60
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Newport Blues Cafe
Dinner served until 10PM when the live music starts and you must be 21+.
Fri Sat 6PM-1AM$15
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Newport National Golf Club
Enjoy a day on the links at Newport National, an 18-hole public course which offers great views and picturesque holes throughout. With paths made of sea shells, players may feel as though they are on a remote island.
7AM-7PM daily$105-175 depending on the season and day of the week
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O'Brien's Pub
Outside bar open seasonally. Outdoor patio includes plentiful seating and fountain, both dog and kid friendly. Kitchen offers a gluten free menu. Open year-round serving pub-style food inside by the fire in the winter. Pool table, live music, and merch.
Daily 11:30AM-1AMDrinks $8-12, food $12-18
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Sardella's Restaurant
Winner of the Best Italian Restaurant in Newport several years running. Live jazz music on Wednesdays starting at 7PM.
4PM-9PM daily$20-30
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Vinyl Guru
Head to Vinyl Guru and start digging in the crates to find that rarity you've been hunting for. Large and eclectic collection ranges from Rock to Blues to Jazz, New Wave and hundreds more. There's also a few CDs and cassettes if you prefer other forms of anachronistic media. Staff is usually chill, helpful, and readily available. Independently owned and operated.
Wed-Sun noon-6PM
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One Pelham East
Top of the Pelham
Dueling pianos, and other live music.
Thu-Sat 4PM-1AM, Sun 2-8PM$15-25

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Newport (CC BY-SA 4.0).