NARRAGANSETT CAFE

25 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 | (401) 423-2150

Open Today: 11am – 1am

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We are a comfortable, small-town tavern that’s been sharing good drink, great food, and great LIVE music of many venues including rock, regaee, blues,funk and lots of DANCING with our neighbors near and far for over twenty-five years.

Come to the ‘Gansett to see a favorite sports game on our wide screen HD-TVs. Catch a quick lunch and enjoy the best local music on Friday and Saturday nights. NEVER A COVER CHARGE! Live Blues EVERY SUNDAY- see website for details and times www.narragansettcafe.com .In the Summer we video the Jamestown Yacht Club’s Tuesday night races, and host the participants at the bar afterward. Every Thursday in the summer we will have our 'SUMMER MUSIC' series going on from 8:00-11:00 - a great casual way to spend time with friends and family while enjoying low-key music at the same time.

There is other stuff going on all year. Check our web page or sign up for our email to stay up-to-date with what’s happening at the Ganny!
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Live Music (4pm – 7pm)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Live Blues- Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood

DINING: LIVE Blues every Sunday Everything Home Made. Signature Dishes:Fish & Chips;lobster rolls,NY Strips'cut to order'every day;nominated best burger Newport.Also been told we have the BEST REUBEN EVER!

NIGHTLIFE: LIVE Blues every Sunday.4-7:00 for rest year We are very proud to say we WON Best Blues Hangout Best Place for Live Music- 7 yearsin a row! & Best Neighborhood Bar 6xAND BEST TRIVIA STATEWIDE last 3 years in a row!-

FOOD DEALS: Specials everyday!Lobster Rolls,Crab Cakes Burgers,Omelets,Breakfast Pizza BBQ specials Come check out our new menu items!

DRINK DEALS: Rum Swizzles,Denise's famous Bloodies including the NEW BACON BLOODY.Great selection of Wines from the world. 14 Beers on tap,many other bottle & cans

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
21+

Cover
Never A Cover

Music
Blues, Live Bands

Atmosphere
Busy

DINING: Signature Dishes: Fish & Chips; lobster roll,NY Strips 'cut to order everyday'; pasta and chicken dishes; nominated best burger in Newport.We've been told we have the Best Reuben ever!

NIGHTLIFE: Great Food, Pool, Juke box, Shuffleboard. We are very proud to say we WON‘Best Blues Hangout’ Best Place for Live Music- 7 years in row! & Best Neighborhood Bar-AND Best Trivia Night Statewide for 3 years running~

FOOD DEALS: Steaks ' Cut to Order"

DRINK DEALS: Margaritas!COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
21+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Juke Box

Atmosphere
Relaxed

Trivia (7pm – 9pm)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Trivia Night- LIVE- Every TUESDAY

DINING: Homemade dining. Every Day - NY Strip with all the trimmings everyday. And try our guacamole Burger!We've been told we have the Best Reuben ever!

NIGHTLIFE: TRIVIA NIGHT is Baaaack every Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm~ -PRIZES We WON Best Trivia Night 3 years in a row! GREAT FOOD TONS OF FUN Bring in a team and show us what you got!

FOOD DEALS: Steaks 'cut to order', guacamole burgers, Fish & Chips, Nachos, Quesadillas

DRINK DEALS: Margaritas! COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
21+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Juke Box

Atmosphere
Relaxed

Trivia (7pm – 9pm)

SPECIAL EVENTS: SPECIAL PRE-TURKEY- BLOCKHEAD

DINING: We are a comfortable, small-town tavern that’s been sharing good drink and great food for 25 years. Everything Homemade.Great Burgers, New York strips cut to order. Did you hear we WON BEST TRIVIA NIGHT STATEWIDE?

NIGHTLIFE: ~BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR in NEWPORT COUNTY. Great Food, Pool, Juke box, Shuffleboard

FOOD DEALS: Steaks cut to orders and daily specials

DRINK DEALS: COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
21+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Juke Box

Atmosphere
Busy

DINING: Live Music and Dinner EVERY THURSDAY in the Summer Country, Jazz,Steel Drums, Rock,Something for Everyone. Everything Home Made. Coldest A/C & Beer. Specials every day. Steak-NY STRIPS CUT TO ORDER Takeout, Parties, :All Available

NIGHTLIFE: 'Summer Series Music' will be back in May 2019! We are very proud to say we WON‘Best Blues Hangout’ Best Place for Live Music- 7 years running! & Best Neighborhood Bar-AND Best Trivia Night Statewide 3 years running!

FOOD DEALS: NY Strips 'cut to order' ,Burger of the Day- changes every day.We have been told we have the Best Reuben & Fish and chips ever too!

DRINK DEALS: COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
25+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Live Bands

Atmosphere
Busy

Live Music (9pm – 12:30am)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Live Music- EVAN GOODROW BAND

DINING: Everything Home Made. Coldest A/C & Beer. Signature Dishes: Fish & Chips; lobster roll, nominated best burger in Newport County. We've been told we have the Best Reuben ever!

NIGHTLIFE: Live Bands every Friday & Saturday all year long! We are very proud to say we WON‘Best Blues Hangout’ Best Place for Live Music-7 years in a row! & Best Neighborhood Bar-AND Best Trivia Night Statewide 3 years!! Come have some fun with us!

FOOD DEALS: NY Strips 'cut to order every day- with all the trimmings!

DRINK DEALS: COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
25+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Live Bands, Rock

Atmosphere
Packed

Live Music (9pm – 12:30am)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Live Music- RUGBURN BAND

DINING: Specials every day. Great homemade food. Steak- NY STRIPS CUT TO ORDER. Takeout, Parties, All Available..We've been told we have the Best Reuben ever!

NIGHTLIFE: Live Bands every Friday & Saturday all year long! We are very proud to say we WON‘Best Blues Hangout’ Best Place for Live Music- 7 years in a row!& Best Neighborhood Bar-AND Best Trivia Night Statewide 3 years in a row! Come have some fun w/ us!

FOOD DEALS: Nachos,Quesadillas and Philly Cheese Steaks

DRINK DEALS: COLDEST draft beers and tons by bottle too!,Terrific wines by the glass and bottle ! Delicious concoctions,Denises's famous Bloody Mary's

Hours
11am – 1am

Age
25+

Cover
No Cover

Music
Live Bands, Rock

Atmosphere
Packed

Special Events

20 November
Trivia Night- LIVE- Every TUESDAY -
TRIVIA NIGHT STARTS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25th You heard that right:LIVE Trivia Night is Back on Tuesday's! 7:00-9:00 EVERY TUESDAY Come on in with your team OR come in and join a team and show us what you got! PRIZES TOO! Great night out with family and friends. Great food,great wine selections,coldest beer and TONS OF FUN!! Come on in and meet our new LIVE Master (or Mistress) of Ceremonies! See you All Tuesdays!
21 November
SPECIAL PRE-TURKEY- BLOCKHEAD -
BLOCKHEAD-Please come in to dance off calories before the BIG BIRD tomorrow -tonight, Wednesday, at the Ganny!Everyone asked for these guys to come back! Ask and Ye Shall Receive! John Erikson is an amazing lead vocalist, with incredible range and versatility. His band Blockhead has been performing at venues all over New England for more than ten years. Members are: John Erikson - Lead vocals, guitar, keyboards;Heath Tougas - Lead guitar, keys, vocals;Todd Keating - bass and vocals;Mike Dicesaro – drums. The musicians in Blockhead are all educated and talented performers, vocalists and entertainers, creating the sounds much bigger than a normal four piece band. Performing hits from the seventies, eighties, nineties and today; they are versatile have endless energy & great presence on stage .Blockhead is a cutting edge, modern rock band, that will show us all a fabulous time at the Café. Please join us in welcoming them for their performance tonight~ Many of our dancing fool regulars have BEGGED us to have these guys in. I know this SHOW will be ridiculously fun! See you all tonight~
23 November
Live Music- EVAN GOODROW BAND -
Ok you guys- It has been waaaaaaaaaay tooooo looong since Evan Goodrow has made the trek down from Cambridge to boogy with us! WINNER of the BOSTON BLUES AWARD & has 11 studio albums and 3 live ones of soul,funk rock and R & B. OK Most of you know how we feel about this band--True raw talent, GREAT musicians, giant amounts of energy, and a real passion for every note they play. Evan Goodrow Band is one you definitely DON'T want to miss at the Cafe.Because they hail from Cambridge, Mass and travel a lot so we don't get to have them into the Ganny as often as we would like. Ok- This is one of those times I am going to say JUST COME! Evan Goodrow Band has come to the Cafe a couple of times in the past BUT he was showcased on WMVY radio for an ENTIRE MONTH and he played at their gala at the Tennis Hall of Fame to a packed house! (Just remember who found him first :)….These guys are totally talented and get the room going like crazy! Sometimes you just know a band is going to be great! As soon as I clicked on the first song on their website I couldn’t stop!(One of my Favorite tunes is ’ Girls Dance with Girls’ – funny!) This is going to be a great night at the Ganny with a funky,soulful, fun, talented band. One of our regulars couldn’t believe we were having them here..ran out to their car and grabbed one of their CD’s and popped it into our stereo- where it has been ever since! The EGB (Evan Goodrow Band) is a high energy Soul Music Project,pumping Originals and the best of Old School Funk., Evan has played with(or backing up) B.B. King, Jimmy Buffett, Buddy Guy, Peter Frampton, Eddie Money, G.E. Smith, Entrain, Gordon Beadle, David Maxwell, and Bruce Katz and Sam Kininger (ofSoulive). See you there! Whoo hoo!
24 November
Live Music- RUGBURN BAND -
RugBurn Band tonight! Talk about showmanship- these guys throw a great party and love getting everyone dancing and simply having an all around fabulously fun time! Rug Burn is one of those bands you don't want to miss! This is going to be a super fun,crazy, dance kind of night with fantastic musicians,great voices and a PARTY going on! Their name Rugburn is defined as : 'a burning sensation resulting from unrelenting,repetitive friction. Generally self inflicted through the overindulgence of 1)great rock & roll 2) adult beverages 3)that very special person (s)' I couldn't have said it better- sooo come on in for a GREAT NIGHT! Check out this site to see them in video action http://www.rugburnmusic.com/videos.html Female and MaleVocals,percussions,keyboard,bass,guitar,saxaphone make for LOTS of music and lots of booogying! Something for everyone! Great night of dancing and too much fun! See you then!
25 November
Live Blues- Delta Generators -
I know for a serious fact you all with LOVE this band coming in today. !If you were fortunate to see them the last time they were here you know what I mean when I say ' Don't miss this show!" They have a new lead singer,/harmonica player named Brian David Templeton (formerly of The Radio Kings)AND a NEW ALBUM OUT TOO!HIPSHAKERS AND HEARTBREAKERS! (Great name!) AND They just got a great review in the latest issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine! On their new third release “Get on the Horse”, Delta Generators have stepped up everything from songwriting to production. This album was mixed by famed Grammy winning producer David Z. (Prince, Eric Clapton, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, Etta James, Gov’t Mule etc.). The album was then mastered by Dave McNair (David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Los Lobos, Derek Trucks etc.). “Get on the Horse” was recorded just like every other DG album, live in the studio, with a few overdubs after the fact. The songs range from roots rock to slow blues, Americana to funky soul. This album was funded by DG fans through PledgeMusic.com. The album has also WON the 2014 Blues Album of the Year by the Independent Music Awards vox populi. In the last couple of years, the Delta Generators have shared the stage with such acts as Robert Cray, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Three Dog Night, Jimmie Vaughn, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Johnny Winter, James Cotton, Walter Trout, Popa Chubby, Bonerama, Candye Kane, Michael Burks, John Lee Hooker Jr. and Sonny Landreth among many others. Notable musicians have also sat in with the Delta Generators on stage including Brad Whitford (Aerosmith). 2017 Video Strike the Bells: https://youtu.be/XBNu6EyxXtw Video - Spider Bite : www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvtCdWMnAZA Serious dancing to be done ! Great blues! See you for COLD CONCOCTIONS and Burgers, Sliced Steak Sandwich & Chowder and so much more! check out this link https://youtu.be/l_mFKDHkFH4 Blues,Dancing and fabulous music!- What could be better??
27 November
Trivia Night- LIVE- Every TUESDAY -
TRIVIA NIGHT STARTS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25th You heard that right:LIVE Trivia Night is Back on Tuesday's! 7:00-9:00 EVERY TUESDAY Come on in with your team OR come in and join a team and show us what you got! PRIZES TOO! Great night out with family and friends. Great food,great wine selections,coldest beer and TONS OF FUN!! Come on in and meet our new LIVE Master (or Mistress) of Ceremonies! See you All Tuesdays!
30 November
Live Music- HE SAID SHE SAID- -
He Said She Said is a cover band that plays high-energy danceable rock from all genres, and features both male and female lead vocalists (Hence the name!). The band is a favorite among the big venues in Rhode Island and the surrounding area. They were selected by the RI Music Hall of Fame to play at McCoy Stadium before two Pawtucket Red Sox games! Band Members Are: Dalila Goulart Lead Vocals Dave Gentile on lead vocals and keyboard Ray Bennett on Bass. Adam Letourneau on drums and backing vocals Michael Raucci on rhythm guitar and backing Ray Conca on lead guitar and backing vocals Let’s give this rockin’ band, He Said She Said, a warm welcome for their 3rd performance at the Ganny You will not be disappointed. See you tonight!
01 December
Live Music- Take It To The Bridge -
Please join this fabulous group at the Narragansett Cafe !. Last time there was line out the door so get here early!A high-energy funk/rock cover band from Southern Rhode Island, “Take it to the Bridge” is an eight-piece group that has all the right stuff to keep the night alive. From the classics (The Commodores, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder) to current hits (Pharrell, Bruno Mars, Gnarls Barkley), the lists of melodic reserves won’t be depleted in anything short of a live performance tour de force. Whether you’re looking for a group that can play the standards or perform more off-the-radar hits, Take it to the Bridge will be your partner in entertainment crime. See you then! Sure to be a fabulously fun night! See you then!
02 December
Live Blues-Ryan Hartt & Blue Hearts -
Come in for Blues This will for sure be a show on fire . Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts is one blues band not to be missed.Voted “Best Blues Band three times in Connecticut..a Top 8 fianalist in International Blues Foundation’s ‘Best self-produced’ CD and a two time semi-finalist in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for traditional 50′s style ‘Chicago’ blues and jump blues, they also delve into swamp blues, organ trio jazz, West side blues,roots rock and 40′s R & B. They have 2 albums out- both which have been acclaimed by various venues both here and abroad!“YOU GOT TO LIVE IT TO GIVE IT”, states the first line from Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts’ latest CD, “Call My Name”. In their 12 years together, Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts have, indeed, lived it. They’ve logged countless gigs and countless miles in a Honda minivan, playing clubs and festivals throughout the Northeast and beyond. Being in a blues band in today’s music market is never easy. Nonetheless, the band keeps moving forward, outlasting musical trends and clubs that have come and gone. Though the band will always be rooted in the Chicago and West Coast blues they have built their reputation on, “Call My Name” expands their sound with soul, proto-rock & roll and even ska. See you all for a great show!
04 December
Trivia Night- LIVE- Every TUESDAY -
TRIVIA NIGHT STARTS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25th You heard that right:LIVE Trivia Night is Back on Tuesday's! 7:00-9:00 EVERY TUESDAY Come on in with your team OR come in and join a team and show us what you got! PRIZES TOO! Great night out with family and friends. Great food,great wine selections,coldest beer and TONS OF FUN!! Come on in and meet our new LIVE Master (or Mistress) of Ceremonies! See you All Tuesdays!
08 December
Live Music- CEE CEE & the RIDERS -
Please come on in for Cee Cee & the Riders at the Narragansett Cafe! Very talented, very fun! We love this high energy, super fun band! Band Members Leslie "Cee Cee" Grimes- Vocals "Big Cat" Matt Bruneau- Lead and Slide Guitar Mike "Muscle Lips" Rand- Rhythm Guitar and Harmonica Roy Sauvageau- Bass David "Hollywood" Underwood- Drums Specializing in high energy blues and old time rock & roll. Cee Cee & the Riders bring the music to the dance floor. Based out of Newport, with all veteran R.I. musicians. Bring your dancing shoes !
09 December
Live Blues-Undaunted PROFESSOR HARP- -
See you for Live Blues this Sunday featuring the 'Undaunted' Professor- BUT he is on a serious ROLL- and NEW CD out (which he rolled out at non other than the Narragansett Cafe)- and now voted Most Outstanding Harmonica Player-- WOW- We are so fortunate to have him back with his awesome band this Sunday ! Come on in and join us for a fabuloso afternoon of Live Blues, Great Homemade Specials , Cold Concoctions and lots of dancing the afternoon away! Love the Professsor! ! Tons of dancing too!
11 December
Trivia Night- LIVE- Every TUESDAY -
You heard that right:LIVE Trivia Night is Back on Tuesday's! 7:00-9:00 EVERY TUESDAY Come on in with your team OR come in and join a team and show us what you got! PRIZES TOO! Great night out with family and friends. Great food,great wine selections,coldest beer and TONS OF FUN!! Come on in and meet our new LIVE Master (or Mistress) of Ceremonies! See you All Tuesdays!
14 December
Live Music- Dirty 5 -
Wow! Gretchen has a new Band! The Dirty 5! Very fun! They are : Gretchen Stroh Shellman...vox Kevin Moniz...guitar and vox Micheal Hayes...guitar and vox Dan O'Rourke...lead bass Robb Byron...skins and vox The Dirty 5 is a new spin on some forgotten favorites, new jams and overall killer tunes. They aren't afraid to turn any event into a party. No nonsense balls to the wall heavy grooves.They are here to shake your Booties. If you're expecting the same old songs done like a lounge band, you might want to check your pacemaker first, cause you're gonna get hit with a musical 2x4. They span multiple genres and decades to put together a night of tunes you won't forget. Lucky us! See you on the dance floor tonight!
15 December
Live Music-- Down City Band -
You asked and they are back! Nominated for Mercury Love Awards : Best Cover Band 2017!Down City Band is a high-energy, eight-piece dance band featuring a soulful female and male vocal duo up front. They are backed by a superior two-piece horn section driven by keys, guitar, and a powerful rhythm section that will keep guests dancing through the last song of the night. They specialize in bringing you the foremost top 40, pop, soul, funk, disco, hip hop, jazz, rock and a touch of country music to complement the classic standards that you know and love. The complete satisfaction of their audience is their pledge of excellence to you. The combined decades of musical experience and brilliantly talented musicians give Down City Band the leading edge in professional entertainment. See you all tonight for this special band! We Know you will love them! See you tonight! !
18 December
Trivia Night- LIVE- Every TUESDAY -
You heard that right:LIVE Trivia Night is Back on Tuesday's! 7:00-9:00 EVERY TUESDAY Come on in with your team OR come in and join a team and show us what you got! PRIZES TOO! Great night out with family and friends. Great food,great wine selections,coldest beer and TONS OF FUN!! Come on in and meet our new LIVE Master (or Mistress) of Ceremonies! See you All Tuesdays!
21 December
Thurs Music -Roger Ceresi Trio -
A special treat for us on a Friday night. You have all heard of Roger Ceresi & the All Starz and the famous Jonny Hathaway of 5 Flavor Discount Fame and the fabulous Richard Ribb. We are all in for a very special evening when these 3 powerhouses get together! so come on in for little dancing and great tunes. You will probaby find yourself singing along too! See you tonight!
22 December
Live Music STEVE SMITH & THE NAKEDS -
WINNER of Best Blues/R&B Motif Magazine Music Awards , STEVE SMITH & the NAKEDS have celebrated thirty-five esteemed years of performing throughout New England and beyond. During that time, the rhythm & blues powerhouse has thrived with their distinct infectious blend of rhythm, brass, and fun..with 5 horns,4 vocalists,2 guitarists, keyboards and percussion. A GIANT 10 piece band that rea lly gets the place jumping! Many of you already know how fun they are and those who don't- watch out! Come early Sure to be a packed house! www.thenakeds.com
30 December
Live Blues-Neal McCarthy Problem -
Live Blues featuring The Neal McCarthy Problem If you were one of the fortunate who caught them for Thursday night music or Sunday Blues- you know what I mean when I say- Don't miss this show! Neal McCarthy hails from Freetown, Mass. He and his band The Neal McCarthy Problem are coming to the Café tonight and come highly recommended by his peers in the music world. He pays a blend of originals, blues, country, funk, rock and folk along with his favorites by such artists as Bob Dylan, Clapton, The Dead, BB King, The Band, Van Morrison,etc. He has been seen all over the East Coast and abroad. We are very fortunate to have him ! Check out the many youtube videos- This man is crazy on the guitar and has vocals that can truly sing the blues . Here’s one from The House of Blues in Boston – called ‘Big Railroad Blues’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_jvfGbk8do and West LA Fadeaway by The Greatful Dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV_2Zqwierk See you for the show!