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Dec 17, 2022

O'Brien's Pub Dishes up Chicken Soup for the Newport Housing Authority

Newport Housing Authority will host its 2nd Annual Toy Drive on December 17th from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Park Holm Senior Center. Donations...

Dec 17, 2022

O'Brien's Pub - Dog-Friendly - Bring Fido

O'Briens Pub has received a rating of 4.8 out of 5 bones by 28 canine critics on BringFido and 4.0 out of 5 by 345 guests on TripAdvisor....

Jul 1, 2022

O'Brien's Pub Named Best of Newport 2022

For the 3rd year in a row, you've helped us win some awesome awards from RI Monthly and other amazing publications. We're extremely...

Jun 1, 2021

O'Brien's Pub Named Best of Newport County 2021

Best of Newport County by Newport Daily News and Newport Life Magazine: Best Bartender Best Boys Night Out Best Nightspot Read more:...

May 25, 2021

25+ longest-running restaurants in and around Newport

Many of these restaurants are filled with history and are considered institutions, landmarks and in most cases iconic. This story was...

Feb 1, 2021

Making Lemonade out of Lemons: How O’Brien’s turned a negative review into a positive situation

We live in a world dominated by the influence of social media. With platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, letting an...

Oct 25, 2019

O'Brien's Pub Celebrates 40 Years in Business

O’Brien’s Pub is celebrating their 40th Anniversary this month. Diana Lavery, Marketing Manager for O’Brien’s Pub, provided What’s Up...

Sep 11, 2019

Best Places to Watch NFL and College Football in Newport, RI

Whether you’re a fan of the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish or somewhere in between, the most...

Jun 6, 2019

A Star Discovered in Rhode Island - O'Brien's Pub

We’ve walked by O’Brien’s Pub a number of times en-route to The Deck and the West Wind Marina. It always seemed crowded and as we passed...

Mar 16, 2019

2019 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: What’s up at local bars and restaurants

The 63rd Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 16th, 201o, here’s what’s...

Feb 19, 2019

St. Patrick's Day Parade fundraiser set for Sunday

The Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will hold a fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 24, at O’Brien’s Pub as it gears up for the 63rd...

Jan 20, 2019

Newport restaurant giving free pizza to families affected by shutdown

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Outside O’Brien’s Pub on Thames Street, a chalkboard sign has been put up: “Free cheese or pepperoni pizza for...

Jan 3, 2019

5 Ways to Stay Social this Winter

As the wind whips off the harbor and the frost forms on our windows, it’s tempting to bundle up and hide during the long cold winter. If...

Dec 17, 2018

Beer, pool and corned beef at one of Newport's best locations

O'Brien's Pub, located on lower Thames Street in downtown Newport, has been a favorite among Newport Rhode Island bars for over 25 years....

Oct 6, 2018

O'Brien's Pub co-owner George Jones remembered for generosity

NEWPORT — George Jones, a longtime co-owner of O’Brien’s Pub known for his generosity and sense of humor, died early Saturday morning at...

Jan 31, 2018

Newport’s Top Spots For Open Mic and Karaoke

How do you get that shy person in your group of friends to get up there and sing at the top of their lungs? Give them liquid courage, of...

Mar 16, 2012

Winner—Best Spot to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

The results are in, and in Newport was the top pick in this week's poll across our island sites. Bryan F. had this to say about...

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Voted Best of Newport County

Best Restaurant 2022, 2023

Best Outdoor Dining 2022, 2023

Best Neighborhood Bar 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Voted Best of Newport County

Best Bartender

Best Boys Night Out

Best Nightspot