PROVIDENCE — In town this weekend for some men’s ice hockey championship action?
You’re in luck. There are far worse host cities in which your favorite team could have landed.
Providence has a little bit of everything — great dinner spots, vibrant sports bars and a bit of culture if you know where to look. We’ll spare any links to Roger Williams or the Independent Man in this space – even with a win in Friday’s opener, it’s only a short stay.
Amica Mutual Pavilion is the venue for all three games in this regional. Boston College and Michigan Tech get us going at 2 p.m. Friday, the No. 1 overall seed in the field against the de facto Cinderella. Wisconsin and defending national champion Quinnipiac follow at 5:30 p.m., and the two survivors will square off Sunday at 4 p.m.
The Eagles and Bobcats are both within driving distance. The Huskies and Badgers both endured a little longer trip from the Midwest. There is no road too far that eventually leads to a Frozen Four – that’s the goal for all four teams converging here.
Pregame, in-game, postgame, off-day entertainment – it’s all here. This list includes just a few options around the city. There’s plenty more to discover if you’re fortunate enough to stick around into the weekend.
Murphy’s
100 Fountain St.
Just a couple blocks from the rink and a local favorite. Murphy’s serves up all the familiar features of a proper Irish establishment — solid food options, pints of all flavors, friendly faces behind the bar and a late 2 a.m. closing. This is where you’d most likely find a late hockey or basketball crowd catching some action on the screens.
Trinity Brewhouse
186 Fountain St.
This downtown staple is going on 30 years and hasn’t skipped a beat. The rotating in-house beer selections span from red ales to golden pilsners. Menu favorites include the pulled pork sandwich and the Warsaw platter – just think kielbasa by the pound.
Blake’s Tavern
122 Washington St.
A couple extra blocks walking distance from the venue but well worth it. Blake’s features two different rooms – a cozy bar with a more traditional feel or an open, more modern space covered with tables and wall-mounted screens. Grab the famous grilled reuben or a French dip and settle in.
Muldowney’s Pub
121 Empire St.
No frills to be found here. Plastic cups, cold drafts, pool table, a lively jukebox – this has never tried to be your trendy gastropub, and it’s more charming for it….
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