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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Trivia (7pm – 9pm)

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

SPECIAL EVENTS: Summer Series- Roger Ceresi Trio

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- Take It To The Bridge

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

Live Music (1pm – 4pm), Brunch

SPECIAL EVENTS: Live Blues- Delta Generators 'Summer Blues', Special PM Show- CEE CEE & the RIDERS

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 Bloodies and Brunch every Sunday until Memorial weekend 1:00-4:00 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 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
NO 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)

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

Special Events

23 May
Summer Series- Roger Ceresi Trio -
A special treat tonight. 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! This is the first Thursday 'Summer Series' night of the season so come on in for little dinner and great tunes with family and friends! See you tonight!
24 May
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!
25 May
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!
26 May
Live Blues- Delta Generators 'Summer Blues' -
Kicking off 'Summer Blues' with a great show! 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 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??
26 May
Special PM Show- CEE CEE & the RIDERS -
Please come on in a special Memorial Day Sunday Evening Show 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 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 !
30 May
Thur Music- Operation Encore Event -
Mission 'Operation Encore provides opportunities and talent development for veteran artists. We aspire to take their music to a professional level while influencing the public perception of veterans through the powerful medium of music. Operation Encore is a music collaboration showcasing the singer-songwriter talents of our veterans and military members. www.operationencore.org If you missed the last performance be sure to come in for a very special heart warming night for an extremely great cause! See you tonight!
31 May
Live Music Bar Fly -
BAR FLY BAND is here tonight at the Narragansett Cafe! They hail from Newport, RI and are making their ways over the bridge to bring us a great night of musical entertainment! They are a 4 piece group of accomplished musicians with a diverse list of contemporary artists including, Young the Giant, The Killers,311 and The Black Keys as well as timeless rock classics like Aerosmith & the Red Hot Chili Peppers.. Please come early for a bite to eat. Then stay for great music,and maybe even a little dancing! Please,Come support this super fun group. Keeping the Music Alive in RI NO COVER!
01 June
Live Music-Half Star Hotel -
Please join us for the for Half Star Hotel Band! If you haven't seen this band yet- we highly recommend moseying on in! Half Star Hotel's sole purpose is to capture the essence of what a live show is all about: great rock and roll.With influences:Aerosmith,The Black Crowes,Led Zeppelin,The Rolling Stones,The Beatles,Tom Petty Stone Temple Pilots,Alice in Chains and so much more-- A true rock and roll party! We know you will love them! See you there!
02 June
Live Blues- Anthony Geraci & Boston AllStars -
We are all so fortunate to have Anthony Geraci & the Boston AllStars in the house for only the 2nd time! Last time was a very happy packed house! Anthony is one of the finest blues keyboardists ever!These are the Nominations he has received from the Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN-Blues Music Award: · Song of the Year - "Angelina, Angelina" · Band of the Year - Anthony Geraci & The Boston Blues All-Stars · Instrumentalist-Piano, Pinetop PerkinsAward (4 years in a row) · Traditional Blues Male Artist · Album of the Year - Why Did You Have To Go · Traditional Blues Album - Why Did You Have To Go WOW WOW WOW!!!!! AND they have recently released a NEW ALBUM on September 21st called 'Why Did You Have To Go?' His band will be: Anthony Geraci piano/Hammond organ, Dennis Brennan-vocals/guitar/harmonica, Troy Gonyea-guitar/vocals, Michael Mudcat Ward-bass/vocals, Jeff Armstrong-drums/vocals. Anthony Geraci was nominated by Living Blues Magazine in the Category of Most Outstanding Musician (Piano) in it's 2018 Living Blues Readers Awards. You have seen him performing at the Café many times with Sugar Ray & the Bluetones and we are soooo fortunate to have him in the house with his own band Anthony Geraci & the Boston All Stars! We are sure this will be an outstanding show with some of New England’s best blues performers. So come in early for this very special moment in time Blues at it's finest!OK-
06 June
Thurs Music- Gary Gramolini & the Grinders -
Gary Gramolini is a founding member of the John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Today, Gary can be found performing throughout New England. Their repertoire includes mostly blues & rock band choices, and many recognizable tunes. Tonight will be performing with DC Culp- lead drummer for Beaver Brown Band and John Litwin on bass Great vocals and amazing talent on each instrument. Come in for a relaxing meal, get a table and settle in for a fun show, cold beer, great wine selections and dancing~ A special showof blues,rock and a whole lot more with very talented musicians! See you all there`
07 June
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!
08 June
Live Music- SMOKIN' TOADS -
Great live music Saturday night featuring THE SMOKIN' TOADS! Such a great bonus! You will be TOADALLY awed by this great rock band who has WON best Band in RI from The PHOENIX! See you all for an amazing fun night to let it all hang out! A true Gansett tradition! NO COVER .!!!!!!!!! See you there!
09 June
Live Blues- Ed Peabody Big Blue Thang -
Ed Peabody & The Big Blue Thang is here with his NEW BAND for the very 1st time! 1997 winners of the CT Blues Society Challenge has been a fixture with the blues. With his band Blue Steele, Ed Peabody band, The Johnny Press Mess. And now his dream band Ed Peabody And The Big Blue Thang comprised of three other original members of Blue Steele. Brother Ned Peabody on drums, Larry Parquette on the keys, Michael Barrett on Guitar also Tony Carminati on Bass and Deke Kendarian on sax. Over the years Ed has sat on with any blues icons. James Montgomery, Jeff Pitchell, Neal Vitullo, and James Cotton to name a few. He has also opened for Roomful of Blues, Rod Piazza, and James Cotton. Ed is also a very popular featured artist at many of the local and regional blues jams. Please join this mass of talented musicians for their 1st blues show at the Ganny Sure to be fantastic! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVcZXrXMih8 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uXIJHVmUTc
13 June
Thurs Live music- Midnight Honey -
SAVE THE DATE! A newish gig for the Cafe! Summer is on fire! Join us when the Honey's hit the island! Whether fast-paced or bluesy, current or vintage, if it rocks, Midnight Honey will play it! Midnight Honey banded together when drummer Carol Gualtieri, a career musician and rock lover thought it might be great to gather a few like-minded ladies together to form an all women’s cover rock band. All five players have years of performance experience in various genres from folk to metal. In the band are Cathy McNeil, front vocals; Carol Gualtieri, drums and backing vocals; Valerie Larkin, bass and backing vocals; Celia Winsor, lead guitar; and Mary Ann Rossoni, rhythm guitar and backing vocals. based on their various ages and musical tastes, their set lists range from country rock and blues to modern alternative making them a great fit for the Ganny’s Summer Music Series. See you all tonight!
14 June
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
15 June
Live Music- Men of Great Courage -
Wow ,Are we lucky! Mark Cutler & the Men of Great Courage will be joining us tonight ! He was inducted into the Rhode Island Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015 and is well reknown in New England and way beyond . Mark Cutler is a singer/ songwriter/ guitarist from Providence, RI. He has shared the stage with such acts as Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon, Little Feat and was founder of Boston band 'The Raindogs' and RI band 'The Schemers'. His music can be dark and jangly, delicate and then rocking. Mark Cutler has been underrated for years. He is a rock survivor who keeps making great albums that connoisseurs will love and that deserve wider play. If you love melodic rockers like Mark Knopfler, Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, then you'll love Cutler. We can't wait for the show- See you all tonight!
16 June
Live Blues- -Neal Vitullo & the Vipers -
Happy Father's Day! Talk about raw talent. Neal Vitullo & the Vipers w/ Dave Howard! This group of fantastic musicians is an amazing addition to the RI music scene. They have been rocking the houses across the state and beyond . We LOVE having these guys to the Narragansett Cafe and know you will all be awed and entertained to the max! Dave, Neal , Mike and Steve. This will be one of those shows 'not to be missed' if you want to rock out,get down and bluesy dirty and be shown an amazing performance. They are incredibly 'tight' and love putting on a great show. Soooooo, come on in today for a fabulously great time! Cheers! Blues at it's finest-- always a super fun day!