Where is The Guild PVD Beer Garden?

It's in the 195 District Park along the Providence River, next to the Providence Pedestrian Bridge, with views of the city skyline.

When is The Guild PVD Beer Garden open?

The Guild PVD is open Wednesday and Thursday from 12–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 12–10 p.m., and Sunday from 12–8 p.m. It's closed Monday and Tuesday.

Is there food at The Guild PVD Beer Garden?

Yes. The Guild PVD has its own food menu with pub-style bites like a giant Brauhaus soft pretzel, fried cheese curds, a falafel and hummus plate, a grilled beer-braised brat and a Caesar salad, plus a sugar cookie for dessert.

Is there an option for people who don't drink beer?

Yes. The Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO), Providence's only distillery, serves craft cocktails and mocktails in a covered outdoor area. Narragansett's taproom offers a house-made gluten-free seltzer, non-alcoholic beer and sodas.

Can I bring my dog to Narragansett Brewery?

Yes, dogs are welcome on the patio and beer garden, as long as they're leashed.

Are kids allowed at Narragansett Brewery?

Yes, as long as an adult supervises them, since the taproom is part of an active brewhouse.

Are there breweries with patios in northern Rhode Island?

Yes. Options include Crooked Current and Foolproof in Pawtucket, and Lops Brewing in Woonsocket.

Which East Bay breweries have outdoor seating?

Crook Point Brewing Company is in East Providence and Coddington Brewing Company is in Middletown. Bristol has Pivotal Brewing Company and Vigilant Brewing.

Does Grey Sail Brewing serve food?

Yes. Grey Sail in Westerly offers wood-fired pizza on weekends, along with patio seating and outdoor events.

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Rhode Island's Best Beer Gardens & Breweries for a Pour on the Patio

Staff pour drinks behind the bar as customers chat and enjoy beers at a two-story brewery taproom with exposed brick walls

Rhode Island's Best Beer Gardens & Breweries for a Pour on the Patio

Summer is in full swing, and it's the perfect time to grab your sunglasses and some friends and raise a glass to beer garden season! There's no shortage of options to soak up the sun and sip some suds in Providence and around the state.

The Guild PVD Beer Garden

The Guild PVD now has a permanent home in 195 District Park, right by the Providence Pedestrian Bridge. Sip a variety of beers from The Guild's Pawtucket brewery while taking in unmatched views of the Providence skyline. When hunger strikes, the food menu has you covered with pub favorites like a giant Brauhaus soft pretzel, fried cheese curds and a beer-braised brat. Open Wednesday and Thursday, 12–9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 12–10 p.m.; and Sunday, 12–8 p.m.

Sample Right From the Source in Providence

Most of the city's many breweries offer their own patio areas to enjoy beers brewed just a few feet away from your seat. Narragansett Brewery, Trinity Brewhouse, Buttonwoods Brewery, Long Live Beerworks, Moniker Brewery and Origin Beer Project all feature creative outdoor spaces with a variety of food options as well. Additionally, Providence's only distillery, The Industrious Spirit Company, offers a lovely covered outdoor area where you can sip on creative craft cocktails and mocktails.

A crowd relaxes in red Adirondack chairs on an outdoor patio with artificial turf and cornhole boards at a brewery, with American flag bunting and string lights overhead

Head North for Lots of Local Beer

The northern part of Rhode Island is full of outdoor options for enjoying a pint with your pals. From Crooked Current and Foolproof in Pawtucket to Lops Brewing in Woonsocket, you're sure to find a local brew to enjoy in the sunshine.

Explore East Bay Brews

Rhode Island's East Bay has no shortage of local breweries, with spots like Crook Point Brewing Company in East Providence and Coddington Brewing Company in Middletown. Bristol is home to Pivotal Brewing Company and Vigilant Brewing, both with plenty of patio space for an afternoon hang.

The eclectic taproom at Pivotal Brewing Company features mismatched vintage furniture in a converted industrial space with exposed brick and tall factory windows

Relax With a Pint in Warwick

Apponaug Brewing Company's patio, with fire pits and a view of the Pawtuxet River, is a perfect spot for gathering with friends or family.

Sip and Shop in South County

Enjoy South County's laid-back vibe at breweries like Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter, where you can enjoy a draft on the patio or lawn. Further south, Grey Sail Brewing in Westerly has patio seating, wood-fired pizza on weekends and lots of fun outdoor events.

An aerial view shows a farm brewery and event venue surrounded by forest, with vendor tents, a food truck, and patio umbrellas dotting the grounds.

Where is The Guild PVD Beer Garden?: It's in the 195 District Park along the Providence River, next to the Providence Pedestrian Bridge, with views of the city skyline.
When is The Guild PVD Beer Garden open?: The Guild PVD is open Wednesday and Thursday from 12–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 12–10 p.m., and Sunday from 12–8 p.m. It's closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is there food at The Guild PVD Beer Garden?: Yes. The Guild PVD has its own food menu with pub-style bites like a giant Brauhaus soft pretzel, fried cheese curds, a falafel and hummus plate, a grilled beer-braised brat and a Caesar salad, plus a sugar cookie for dessert.
Which Providence breweries have outdoor seating?: Narragansett Brewery, Trinity Brewhouse, Buttonwoods Brewery, Long Live Beerworks, Moniker Brewery and Origin Beer Project all have outdoor spaces.
Is there an option for people who don't drink beer?: Yes. The Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO), Providence's only distillery, serves craft cocktails and mocktails in a covered outdoor area. Narragansett's taproom offers a house-made gluten-free seltzer, non-alcoholic beer and sodas.
Can I bring my dog to Narragansett Brewery?: Yes, dogs are welcome on the patio and beer garden, as long as they're leashed.
Are kids allowed at Narragansett Brewery?: Yes, as long as an adult supervises them, since the taproom is part of an active brewhouse.
Are there breweries with patios in northern Rhode Island?: Yes. Options include Crooked Current and Foolproof in Pawtucket, and Lops Brewing in Woonsocket.
Which East Bay breweries have outdoor seating?: Crook Point Brewing Company is in East Providence and Coddington Brewing Company is in Middletown. Bristol has Pivotal Brewing Company and Vigilant Brewing.
Does Grey Sail Brewing serve food?: Yes. Grey Sail in Westerly offers wood-fired pizza on weekends, along with patio seating and outdoor events.