Malt

Known For
Moody, low-lit cocktail bar with intimate corner seating
Malt is Downtown Newport's most atmospheric bar, pairing a moody atmosphere with cozy nook seating that makes every visit feel like a discovery. The cocktail program is sharp enough to be the real reason you return.
🕐Best time to visit: Thursday evenings before the weekend crowd arrives
Our Take
Malt has that rare quality of feeling genuinely discovered — a moody, tucked-away Newport bar with a cozy-nook atmosphere that rewards the people who seek it out. It comes close to hidden-gem territory and earns its place as a strong local favorite for a reason.
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Location
Downtown
150 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840, USA
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