Tantric
1070 north main st, +1 401 273-1070, (http://www.clubzone.com/c...). this club is located downtown providence. features include red carpet thursdays, $2 corona and shots. dance floor, hip hop and r&b music. admission to tantric is usually $10.
GLO Bar
Small downtown bar and dance club with live dj's playing a wide variety of music from hip-hop to techno to alternative. Cheap cocktails available at the two full-length, fully stocked bars.
Whiskey Republic
515 south water st., +1 401 421-5796. daily 3:30pm-1am. hip hop, reggaeton, and r&b. thursdays ladies get in free. $1 corona until 11pm. $3 margaritas. pool tables, lounge areas and booth tables. the bar acts like an island, where the dance floor is located to the left of the small stage. there is another bar located in the back of the place. outside enclosed area for smokers.
The Hi-Hat
3 davol sq, +1 401 453-6500, (http://www.thehihat.com/). m-th 4pm-1am, f-sa 4pm-2am, su 6pm-12am. features live jazz, latin, soul, r&b, soft rock, and even swing music in an elegant, upscale atmosphere. has small dance floor, and a cozy room with fireplaces in the back. extensive wine and champagne list. cover charge on weekends, usually ~$8.
Monet Lounge
115 harris ave, +1 401 580-4847. this lounge/nightclub is a nice setting for a night of dancing or just lounging, they provide plush couches and bar stools. in addition there is a large vip section if you're interested in your own private party. cover charge; dress to impress; 18 to party, 21 to drink.
Olives
108 north main st, +1 401 751-1200, (http://www.olivesri.com). dining: tu-th 5pm-1am, f-sa 5pm-2am, su 5pm-9pm, bar: 12pm-1am. restaurant, martini bar, and nightclub. ages 21-plus after dinner. drink menu includes 65 different martinis, ranging from $7 to $9.
The Dark Lady
124 snow street, +401831-4297. mon-thurs 9pm-1am, fri-sat 9pm-2am. open 7 nights a week and always has something going on. a popular spot for cross-dressers and transsexuals, with live drag shows featuring local talent. the dark lady's performers are known to socialize with patrons. great place for meeting those in the transsexual/cross-dressing scene.
Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant
50 exchange ter., +1 401 272-1953, (http://www.rira.com/locat...). su-th 11:30am-1am, f-sa 11:30am-2am. at ri ra everyday is st. patty's day! great place to throw back a pint o' guinness in a fun, festive atmosphere. attracts crowds of all ages. food also available mainly traditional american food with an irish twist. monday=1/2 price wings, tuesday=pub quiz, wednesday=1/2 price burgers, thursday=live music, friday & saturday=local bands, sunday=irish session/karaoke.
Fat Belly's Irish Pub
125 canal st, (http://www.fatbellyspub.com/). located in the second oldest industrial building in the u.s., overlooks the waterfire canal.
Tazza Caffe & Bar
250 westminster st., +1 401 421-3300, (http://www.tazzacaffe.com). m-w 7am-12am, th 7am-1am, f 7am-2am, sa 8am-2am, su 9am-5pm. features live music ranging from jazz and blues, to funk and world music, in a funky, artsy atmosphere. no cover. drink price: $3-9.
Trinity Brewhouse
186 fountain st., +1 401 453-2337, (http://www.trinitybrewhou...). m-th 11:30am-1am, f-sa 11:30am-2am, su 12pm-1am food served until midnight everyday. in addition to a great selection of beer on tap, features six beers two light, two dark, two amber that are brewed daily on-site. the same beer is never brewed two days in a row.
Ultra the Nightclub
172 pine st., +1 401 454-5483. this nightclub has a large hip-hop room and a techno/house music room with plenty of dance floor to fulfill your dancing desires. small cover charge and reasonably priced drinks allow for an exciting night for under 50 dollars. dress to impress; 18 to party, 21 to drink.
Viva/Paragon
230 thayer st., +1 401 272-7600. popular with risd and brown students. tables are cleared at 11pm to create a dance floor, dj spins hip-hop and dance music. features extensive wine list, bottled and draft beer list, variety of champagne and martinis. can get quite crowded on weekends, plan on arriving before 1am to guarantee a spot inside.
Mirabar
35 richmond street, +401 331-6761. (http://www.mirabar.com/). sun-thurs 3pm-1am. fri-sat 3pm-2am. self-proclaimed rhode island's best gay men's bar and dance club. laser lights, high-energy dance floor, shirtless shot boys and themed nights. fun for girls and boys! this is a hot-spot for the trendy gay male crowd and their gal pals. not recommended for gays who don't like loud dance music and/or like to mingle.
PROV
99 chestnut st., +1 401 621-8888. this is more of a bar than a club but still has a nice dance floor, an elegant environment for an evening of drinks. there is usually a dj playing new hits and shot girls walking around for your convenience. dress to impress; 18 to party, 21 to drink.
Although the city of Providence may be small compared to other states' capitals, it has quite a bustling nightlife. There are a variety of bars and clubs to suit any taste and price range - from hip eclectic bars in the artsy college area, to upscale martini bars downtown, techno and hip-hop clubs for the younger crowd, and casual pubs and brewhouses scattered throughout the city, there is certainly something for everybody. RI Law prohibits Happy Hour drink specials.