• Explore the Rhode Island nightlife.night club 6 image by Mikhail Malyshev from Fotolia.com
  
  Rhode Island, located in the New England area, is frequently visited by tourists for its historic houses in Newport, as well as fishing and boating opportunities in Greenwich and Mount Hope Bays. However, many of these sightseeing activities occur during the day, and after dark many of Rhode Island's cities offer vibrant nightlife scenes. Rhode Island's nightlife scene also caters to the students that are in nearby universities, such as Providence, Salve Regina and Brown.
  
  

Tantric

• Tantric is in the state capital, Providence, and less than five minutes' driving distance from the city's downtown district. This upscale martini and lounge club provides live house-style music, spacious dance floor and a full-service bar area with seating. Comfortable lounge tables and sofas are spread throughout the club as well. Tantric has a special VIP section that requires a reservation. The VIP area can accommodate birthday parties and corporate events, as well as bachelor and bachelorette parties. Tantric is open Thursdays through Sundays but is closed Mondays through Wednesdays. Weekly events include College Night on Thursdays and Latin music night on Fridays. Valet parking is offered to patrons.
  
  Tantric
  1070 N. Main St.
  Providence, RI 02904
  401-273-1070
  tantriclounge.com
  
  

Gillary's Tavern

• Situated in Bristol, Gillary's Tavern is within walking distance to Bristol Harbor, making it an ideal place to unwind after spending an afternoon on the water. This club offers live music Friday through Sunday nights, as well as DJ music Tuesdays through Thursdays. Gillary's serves dinner every night of the week and lunch Tuesdays through Sunday. The pub menu includes calzones and chicken wings, as well as an extensive beverage list that includes domestic and imported beers. Gillary's offers facilities for events, such as private parties. The club also has a game room with pool tables and televisions so patrons can watch their favorite sporting event.
  
  Gillary's Tavern
  198 Thames St.
  Bristol, RI 02809
  401-253-2012
  gillarys.com
  
  

Rhino Bar & Grille

• Newport's, Rhino Bar & Grille is a multi-club that offers settings such as a sports bar, dancing in the club's Mamba Room and a venue for live music. This vibrant night spot is within walking distance to Newport Harbor and the Long Wharf Shopping Center. The sports bar offers bar seating and televisions for sporting events. The bar menu includes selections such as fish and chips, New York steak strip and fish tacos. Delivery service is offered to the Middletown and Newport areas. Weekly events at Rhino include Reggae Nights on Thursday and Best DJs night on Fridays, which features house music for dancing. Rhino is open every day of the week. Private parties are facilitated at this club.
  
  Rhino Bar & Grille
  337 Thames St.
  Newport, RI 02840
  401-846-0707
  therhinobar.com