Planning a Newport wedding? Here’s our list of Where To Go & What To Do

February 14th, 2024

By Helena Touhey

Newport Life put together this roundup of all things wedding in and around Newport County, whether you’re in town as a guest or planning the party of your dreams

TOP THINGS TO DO ON YOUR BACHELORETTE WEEKEND

Newport Vineyards | Maaike Bernstrom photo

Warm Weather List

Head to rooftop yoga at The Brenton Hotel
Enjoy teatime at the Chinese Tea House
Relax on the lawn at Castle Hill Inn
Take a wine tasting at Newport Vineyards
Enjoy a polo match at Newport Polo
Go for a cruise on the Rum Runner
Head to The Landing for dancing & drinks
Savor the views along Ocean Drive

Cold Weather List

Unwind & experience the water journey at The Bodhi Spa
Take a cheese making class at Mozz Newport
Share a giant espresso martini at Wally’s Wieners
Attend a pizza making class at Surf Club Newport
Enjoy a group tour at one of the Newport Mansions
Warm up in a themed igloo at The Reef
Head to Giusto for their signature hot chocolate
Gather round the fireplace at the Clarke Cooke House

TOP AFTERPARTY SPOTS

Dive Bar – vibey and private, a great place to keep dancing in style all night

The Fastnet Pub – if pizza, Guinness and a round of darts is your post party mood, then head to the Fastnet (just remember to be nice to the locals!)

The Landing – if its summer and you want another round of shots and some warm ocean air, this is the spot

Midtown Oyster Bar – whether you want to be indoors or out, there’s plenty of space to gather

Wally’s Wieners/Copper Club – intimate and the best place to get one more espresso martini(pro tip: order a giant one to share with the group)

Clarke Cooke House – by far the best place to roll-in for a few more hours of late-night glam

Bar And Board Bistro – head here for a signature cocktail (downstairs) or a bit more dancing (upstairs)

Smugglers Waterfront Bar – if traveling by boat, Smugglers is your spot. Pull up to the Ann Street Pier, and head inside for bar games and people-watching

WHETHER IT’S A REHEARSAL DINNER, NEXT-DAY BRUNCH OR BRIDAL SHOWER, THESE SPACES HAVE YOU COVERED

Queen Anne’s Loft – bright and intimate, customizable and chic, perfect for a shower

La Forge Casino Restaurant – classic and scenic, there’s no better place to gather than on the back porch

Gardiner House – whether in the sunroom or the ballroom, the space is bright and airy with panoramic views of Newport Harbor

The Conservatory at The Vanderbilt – with its lush greenery, rattan furniture, glass walls, The Conservatory and adjoining patio are perfect for a casual-yet-elegant affair

Boat House – with coastal views of the Sakonnet River, this Tiverton establishment is a perfect spot, especially if you’re looking to avoid downtown Newport

Sardella’s Italian Restaurant – if family style is what you’re going for, this is your place, with seating available indoor and out

Coastal Queen – take the party to the water, literally, and celebrate while cruising around Newport Harbor

DeWolf Tavern – a renovated 1818 warehouse on the edge of Bristol Harbor, the vibe here is cozy and the space is suited to whatever sort of event you have in mind

Beech Restaurant & Bar – with its large patio (and indoor seating), this is an ideal place for an intimate gathering with friends and family in Jamestown, where the theme is “classic, coastal, current”

Stoneacre Garden – if the mood is whimsical, head to the Garden for its lush decor and plentiful seating – in summer it turns into an indoor-outdoor space (with rooftop bar), and in winter the patio is heated