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Artbar

171 Chestnut St
Providence, RI 02903-4604
Phone: (401) 272-0177
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Hours:
Thu 8pm-1am, Fri-Sat 9pm-2am

Editorial Review for Artbar – by Lee Nash

In Short
This club is designed for those who wish to meet, drink and dance in a sophisticated setting. Overstuffed chairs, plush couches, and black velvet drapes lend a sense of elegance made even grander by the huge Victorian chandelier overhead. As DJs spin hits from the 70s onward, a crowd of mostly 20-somethings squeeze onto the color-changing dance floor as the high tech sound system floods the room with musical energy. An impressive marble-topped main bar plus a more intimate second bar keep neatly-dressed patrons hydrated and happy.

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Know Before You Go

If you're underage or underdressed, you're not going to get in. This club has strict ID and dress code policies.

When to Go

Art Bar is not geared for people looking for an early evening out as the action usually heats up after 11pm.

User Reviews for Artbar

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/24/2008 Posted by SHELLIE1964

I thought the Art Bar was a great lookin bar very comfortable nice diverse croud, young and old. I'm from Boston and go to RI every year for my birthday. I went for my 44th birthday on a Sat night and had a BALL. Have to give my shout outs to the best bartender I've met in a LONG TIME "Jeff" he was on the money!!!! Took care of me very well. Not only him the staff was great. Joe the door man was cool had a great personality. I would highly recommend it to all but remember you have to be 25 to get in which made it nice..sorry for those youngsters under 25..

Pros: Greatest Bartender"Jeff"

Cons: can't think of any

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/25/2007 Posted by finelady0113

If your looking to dance all night, then this is the place for you. From Stevie B. to the lastest club music, there is something for everyone. The Artbar has a walk into your parlor like atmosphere, where you can go an enjoy the evening without the fear of a fight breaking out at any given moment. Most of the people have been long time patrons of the club, and know each other. Will you meet Mister Right, probably not, but if your looking for a good dance partner for the night, there are plenty of those, and tons of smiles to go around.

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Editor's Review

A gem of a dance club in the Jewelry district keeps an over-25 crowd coming back.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

If you're underage or underdressed, you're not going to get in. This club has strict ID and dress code policies.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Smoking Permitted
  • Bars
  • DJ - Disco
  • Romantic
  • 21 & Over
  • DJ
  • Clubs

Hours

  • Thu 8pm-1am
  • Fri-Sat 9pm-2am

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Visa

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