Smugglers Waterfront Bar
Known For
Waterside cozy corners with moody, photogenic ambiance
Smugglers Waterfront Bar earns its instagrammable tag with a cozy nook energy that somehow coexists with open water views right in Downtown Newport. It's an unexpectedly intimate spot for a date, especially as the evening crowd thins.
🕐Best time to visit: Weekday evenings when the tourist rush fades
Our Take
Smugglers Waterfront Bar leans into its moody, harbor-adjacent intimacy with low lighting and a shareable menu that actually encourages lingering. It's a solid choice if you're already on the Newport waterfront, though the limited review count suggests the word is still getting out.
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Location
Downtown
359 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
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