Highly popular for its live music, featuring excellent bands. Live music shows, 10pm-1am. Tel: (401) 841 5510 www.newportblues.com
The place to go downtown for excellent and inexpensive authentic Thai Cuisine. Vast menu, casual and very friendly atmosphere, outdoor patio. Many tasty vegan options. Takeout available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Tel: (401) 841 8822 www.thaicuisinemenu.com
New Location in the Perry Mill building. Charming espresso bar and coffee shop. Nice selection of fresh baked goods, light food items, coffee and frozen drinks. After closing at their location at 33 Bannisters’ Wharf at the end of 2021, The Coffee Grinder has found a new home in the Perry Mill in the former space known as Freaky Burrito (337 Thames Street Unit 4).
Casual & lively restaurant with an extensive menu. Excellent service and fresh ingredients make this a great choice for those near Hinckley/ Melville Marine District. Full bar. Open daily, 11am-10pm.
Tel: (401) 293 5200
Situated on Newport’s picturesque Bannister’s Wharf, near the Clarke Cooke House. Unique choice of high quality clothing, from exotic to classic, custom jewelry, shoes and accessories. Owner Annalisa spends a lot of time traveling and picking different products from around the world. Her specialty fashion collection reminds one of St Tropez, Rio de Janeiro or St Barth, where she actually has a shop. Tel: (401) 848 9360
Adorable and unique quaint boutique featuring a delightful collection of hand made porcelain dolls, marionettes, miniatures, and doll houses. Doll houses built to order and doll hospital and repair services. A must visit! Tel: (401) 849 5440 www.miniatureoccasions.com
Family-owned jeweler, established almost 30 years ago, and a Newport landmark. Two downtown locations, showcasing an exquisite selection of both contemporary and antique jewelry, paired with the old-fashioned traditions of quality, personal service and value. All pieces are carefully selected for their craftsmanship, quality of gemstones and unique beauty. Portobello also creates original designs. So, if you are looking for vintage and estate pieces, a distinctive engagement ring or a one-of-a-kind contemporary piece, Portobello is the place to visit.
Bird’s Eye View Helicopters offer first class tours in comfortable and perfectly maintained 4 seats helicopter. Great and experienced pilots, also available for aerial photography.
Tel: (401) 843 8687
www.birdseyeviewhelicopters.com
World class museum celebrating entire history of the sport and its heroes. Features exhibits, videos, memorabilia of the game, its past and present stars. Located inside a beautiful Victorian home. Tournaments with past and present champions are organized every year on their 13 grass courts.
Tel: (401) 849 3990
www.tennisfame.com
Known as IYRS, this is a non-profit institution located in an historic building downtown by the water and dedicated to education and maritime preservation. Visitors can tour the museum, watch students restore Gilded Age yachts or even build their own small wooden boat. A not-to-be-missed unique experience. Tel: (401) 848 5777 Fax: (401) 842 0669 https://www.iyrs.edu
Newport is known internationally for its famous majestic mansions, a legacy of the town’s prestigious Gilded Age, that have been wonderfully preserved, restored and protected by the Preservation Society of Newport County. 11 historic properties and landscapes - seven of which are National Historic Landmarks – are open to the public for self or guided tours, and some of them are also available for special private events. Among the most impressive are Marble House, The Breakers, Rosecliff, Chateau sur Mer or The Astor’s Beechwood. All are located on Bellevue Avenue.
Few people are aware of New England region wine production. Newport Vineyards is today the region’s largest grower of wine grapes. The winery, located in a complex including a restaurant, gallery, bakery and gift shop, is open to the public for tours and wine tastings. Open daily, 10am-5pm, and noon-5pm Sun.
Tel: (401) 848 5161
www.newportvineyards.com
A must visit in Newport. Very interesting tour of this active synagogue, a National Historic Site and international symbol of religious freedom. The first Synagogue in North America. Next door is the Loeb Visitors Center presenting interesting related exhibitions.
Tel: (401) 847 4794
www.tourosynagogue.org
Conveniently located a short drive from the Portsmouth shipyards and Newport marinas, this affordable 18 hole/ par 71 golf course is a Captain’s favorite. On-site restaurant and lounge.
Tel: (401) 847 9543
This beautiful par 72 golf course is a reminiscent of some of Ireland's finest golf links and spans over 200 acres, offering beautiful views of the ocean and Sakonnet passage. It also came recommended for its fair rates.
Tel: (401) 848 9690
Luxurious spa, part of the high end Viking Hotel. Full range of treatments, including more than 16 massage therapies, such as Thai and Indonesian rituals, plus various body waxing, nail and skin treatments and hair care. Multi-treatment packages are available. Tel: (401) 848 4848 www.hotelviking.com
Upscale establishment, in the heart of Newport. Tel: (401) 619 4950
Magnificent historic Mansion, located at the start of Newport’s Cliff Walk, overlooking First Beach, with dramatic views of the ocean. Designed for ultimate comfort and luxury, all 24 rooms and suites have a very elegant and cozy feel with antique furnishings and modern amenities. A substantial breakfast is included, and the hotel also hosts a gourmet restaurant and bar and is surrounded by a large garden.
Tel: (401) 847 1300
One of Newport’s Grand hotels opened in 1926, and a favorite of many legendary guests. Nestled in the charming ‘Historic Hill’ neighborhood, a short walk to all Newport’s highlights. 209 rooms and suites with a distinctive elegant style Old World charm, yet updated with modern amenities. Onsite gourmet restaurant. Tel: (401) 847 3300 www.hotelviking.com
Luxury small and modern hotel, ideally located in a quiet side street, close to all downtown attractions. 23 contemporary and stylish guest suites, with excellent bedding and all the modern amenities, some with balcony. Good rates for the hotel’s standard. Tel: (401) 849 9500 www.millstreetinn.com
Excellent team of shipwrights specializing in yacht restoration, refit and repair. Avid sailor and owner Hugh Maxwell - known as Max - was trained at and graduated from a prestigious school in Maine and has over 30 years in the trade. Expertise includes custom-made interior and exterior furniture, cabinets, marquetry, wooden spars or structural repairs and work on composite material projects. Max enjoys a high return rate and is highly recommended by owners and prominent yacht captains for his professionalism and attention to details. Have a look at his website for more info.
Recommended by a number of yachts. Full range of yacht carpet and upholstery cleaning, including delicate items such as oriental rugs. Fully insured, ‘same day’ service. On-site estimates given. Special requests welcomed.
Tel: (401) 846 5544
Fax: (401) 946 9370
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www.mycarpetcleaningexpert.com
We have received good recommendations for Steward Wiley and his company.
Tel: (401) 829 2296