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O'Brien's Pub Dishes up Chicken Soup for the Newport Housing Authority
Newport Housing Authority will host its 2nd Annual Toy Drive on December 17th from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Park Holm Senior Center. Donations...
Dec 17, 2022
O'Brien's Pub - Dog-Friendly - Bring Fido
O'Briens Pub has received a rating of 4.8 out of 5 bones by 28 canine critics on BringFido and 4.0 out of 5 by 345 guests on TripAdvisor....
Dec 17, 2022
O'Brien's Pub Named Best of Newport 2022
For the 3rd year in a row, you've helped us win some awesome awards from RI Monthly and other amazing publications. We're extremely...
Jul 1, 2022
O'Brien's Pub Named Best of Newport County 2021
Best of Newport County by Newport Daily News and Newport Life Magazine: Best Bartender Best Boys Night Out Best Nightspot Read more:...
Jun 1, 2021
25+ longest-running restaurants in and around Newport
Many of these restaurants are filled with history and are considered institutions, landmarks and in most cases iconic. This story was...
May 25, 2021
Making Lemonade out of Lemons: How O’Brien’s turned a negative review into a positive situation
We live in a world dominated by the influence of social media. With platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, letting an...
Feb 1, 2021
O'Brien's Pub Celebrates 40 Years in Business
O’Brien’s Pub is celebrating their 40th Anniversary this month. Diana Lavery, Marketing Manager for O’Brien’s Pub, provided What’s Up...
Oct 25, 2019
Best Places to Watch NFL and College Football in Newport, RI
Whether you’re a fan of the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish or somewhere in between, the most...
Sep 11, 2019
A Star Discovered in Rhode Island - O'Brien's Pub
We’ve walked by O’Brien’s Pub a number of times en-route to The Deck and the West Wind Marina. It always seemed crowded and as we passed...
Jun 6, 2019
2019 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: What’s up at local bars and restaurants
The 63rd Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 16th, 201o, here’s what’s...
Mar 16, 2019
St. Patrick's Day Parade fundraiser set for Sunday
The Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will hold a fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 24, at O’Brien’s Pub as it gears up for the 63rd...
Feb 19, 2019
Newport restaurant giving free pizza to families affected by shutdown
NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Outside O’Brien’s Pub on Thames Street, a chalkboard sign has been put up: “Free cheese or pepperoni pizza for...
Jan 20, 2019
5 Ways to Stay Social this Winter
As the wind whips off the harbor and the frost forms on our windows, it’s tempting to bundle up and hide during the long cold winter. If...
Jan 3, 2019
Beer, pool and corned beef at one of Newport's best locations
O'Brien's Pub, located on lower Thames Street in downtown Newport, has been a favorite among Newport Rhode Island bars for over 25 years....
Dec 17, 2018
O'Brien's Pub co-owner George Jones remembered for generosity
NEWPORT — George Jones, a longtime co-owner of O’Brien’s Pub known for his generosity and sense of humor, died early Saturday morning at...
Oct 6, 2018
Newport’s Top Spots For Open Mic and Karaoke
How do you get that shy person in your group of friends to get up there and sing at the top of their lungs? Give them liquid courage, of...
Jan 31, 2018
Winner—Best Spot to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
The results are in, and in Newport was the top pick in this week's poll across our island sites. Bryan F. had this to say about...
Mar 16, 2012
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