We're Pretty Jazzed About This Providence Speakeasy On South Main Street
The hubs and I have been listening to a lot of Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, and Sirius XM channel 67 (aka, Real Jazz) in the car, so it’s not at all surprising that we ended up at The Walnut Room on South Main in Providence.
Every third Thursday of the month, they have live jazz by way of the Blue Martini Trio (a pleasant surprise that we didn’t find out about until after we had been seated) and a corresponding drink special — our first go ‘round there it was a bright BLUE MARTINI made with London Dry Gin, fresh squuezed lemon juice, Maraschino liqueur, and Blue Curacao.
I know the recipe because along with their wood-bindered menu, our server also gave us a nifty looking event card with details. (Call me old school, but I still LOVE something printed that I can hold in my hand.)
Of course, I had to order the Blue Martini (the hubs opted for a cranberry juice as he is training for his 14th marathon), and frankly it was just so fun sipping a creative cocktail in a vintage glass in a dim and mellow speakeasy-style bar in Providence that reminds me of an awesome lounge I might have stumbled upon in the cap city in the 90’s (when the best way to find a swell nite spot was via word of mouth).
The service is friendly and consistent. No less than two people checked in on us and one of them was extremely helpful suggesting drinks to someone seated next to us who was unsure about what to order from their intriguing selection of sips.
And if you want a nosh, there’s a page of snacks including chips, nuts, and even a cheese plate.
New to us (they opened for biz in 2020), TWR is a wonderful spot for drinks and clinks in PVD with your significant other or those people in your inner circle who are always complaining that they never go anywhere anymore (hellooooooo, Gen Xers).
Find The Walnut Room at 245 South Main Street in Providence. Check their site and social for hours, specials, and such.
As always, if you end up cheersing there with your s.o. or your bestie after reading this, please let them know you were inspired by Patty J and PattyJ.com.
