Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Patio on Broadway - Providence
Providence, RI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Patio on Broadway runs a serious beverage program: a creative cocktail list anchored by Broadway Sangria and Providência, a wine selection spanning local Rhode Island bottles to Dom Pérignon, and a beer program tied to Trinity Brewhouse. Brunch brings Bloody Mary variations and coffee cocktails. A single mocktail and non-alcoholic beers cover designated drivers. The bar's ambition is clear, even if some pieces are still under construction.
- What should I order?
- Start with Broadway Sangria, a rose-based mix with watermelon juice and cucumber vodka. For something savory, Beetatrice Arthur uses silver rum, beet juice, and ginger liqueur. Wine drinkers should try Eye of the Storm rosé from Sakonnet, a local Rhode Island bottle. Beer fans can build a flight from Trinity Brewhouse taps.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the inventive combinations and local ingredients. Wine lovers have a range from approachable glasses to high-end bottles. Beer drinkers can explore in-house Trinity brews once the brewpub opens. Brunch-goers can pair Bloody Marys or coffee cocktails with their meal.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the full cocktail and wine list. Brunch hours highlight the Bloody Mary variations and coffee-based drinks. The beer flight offers a daytime option for sampling multiple taps.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $16. Wine by the glass is $13–$15; bottles start around $50 and reach $420 for Dom Pérignon. Draft beers run $8–$11, with a three-beer flight at $15. Non-alcoholic options include a $13 mocktail and $4 coffee.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Patio on Broadway owns Trinity Brewhouse, signaling a future in-house brewing operation. The cocktail menu leans on unusual ingredients like beet juice, poppy seed syrup, and toasted sticky rice rum. The wine list features local Rhode Island producers alongside international classics, and an orange wine option adds depth.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative list with standout Broadway Sangria, Providência, and Beetatrice Arthur. Brunch adds Bloody Mary variations and coffee cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse cocktail menu with creative ingredients like beet juice and toasted sticky rice rum.
Standout selections
- — Broadway Sangria – rose, watermelon juice, cucumber vodka, fresh mint, triple sec ($15).
- — Providência – corvus grilled pineapple vodka, limoncello, cream of coconut, fresh lemon, meringue ($16).
- — Beetatrice Arthur – somonque silver, organic beet juice, ginger liqueur, agave, lime.
Pricing: Cocktails range from $13 to $16, with mocktail at $13.
Wine
Extensive wine list with local Rhode Island options like Eye of the Storm, plus international selections. Includes sparkling, rosé, white, orange, and red. Bottle list features Dom Pérignon and Barolo.
Menu strengths
- — Local wine featured, such as Eye of the Storm from Sakonnet.
- — Wide range of styles including orange wine and diverse varietals.
Standout selections
- — Eye of the Storm, Sakonnet, Little Compton RI – rosé by the glass ($14).
- — Sancerre, Joseph Mellot, Loire Valley, 2023 – bottle ($95).
- — Barolo, G.D. Vajra, Barolo Albe, 2019, Piedmont – bottle ($105).
Pricing: Wine by the glass $13–$15; bottles from $50 to $420.
Beer
Beer menu includes on-tap, bottled, seltzers, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options. In-house brewing via Trinity Brewhouse ownership adds future potential. Beer flight allows sampling three taps.
Menu strengths
- — In-house brewing via Trinity Brewhouse ownership.; Wide variety including gluten-free and non-alcoholic options.
Standout selections
- — Trinity Brewhouse DownCity Haze IPA – IPA, 6.2% ABV.
- — Longlive Skull Medallion DIPA – DIPA, 8.5% ABV ($11).
- — Beer Flight – choose any 3 beers on tap, 5 oz each ($15).
Pricing: Draft beers $8–$11; bottles $5–$7; flight $15.
Nonalcoholic
Offers a single mocktail, non-alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing and Guinness 0.0, plus coffee and tea. Limited variety but covers basic needs.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic beer options from Athletic Brewing and Guinness 0.0.
- — Coffee, cappuccino, latte, espresso, hot chocolate, and herbal tea available.
Standout selections
- — Mocktail – pineapple, cream of coconut, fresh lemon ($13).
- — Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA – non-alcoholic beer.
Pricing: Mocktail $13; coffee $4; cappuccino $6.
Spirits
Wide range of spirits used in cocktails, including vodka, rum, gin, bourbon, pisco, and tequila. After-dinner drinks feature creative combinations like espresso with tequila and coconut rum cream.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used in cocktails.; Creative spirit combinations in after-dinner drinks.
- — Brunch cocktails include mezcal, tequila, and rum-based options.
Standout selections
- — The Classic – fresh brewed espresso, vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur ($14).
- — El Jefe – fresh brewed espresso, tequila, coffee liqueur, Irish cream.
- — Coquito Iced Coffee – island coquito coconut cream rum, coffee liqueur, cinnamon simple, iced coffee ($16).
Pricing: Spirit-forward cocktails range from $14 to $16.
How it sits with the food
The cocktail menu's savory notes, such as beet and ginger in Beetatrice Arthur, could pair with rich dishes. The wine list's local rosé and international reds offer flexibility for seafood or meat. Brunch cocktails like Bloody Marys and coffee-based drinks align with breakfast fare.
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