Mansion Hill Tavern — Restaurant in Newport

A cool place with a nice atmosphere. However, we’ve unfortunately had 2 very negative experiences here and will likely not be back. My husband first came to blues festival in 2023, loved his experience, and bought 2 t-shirts. We came again with 4 other friends to Blues Festival 2024. We arrived early, bc it’s a small establishment and we wanted to make sure we had seats. Upon our arrival, we found seats at the bar, as all tables had reserved signs on them. No problem. Our group of 6 sat at the bar and waited for service . The owner, Brian, was behind the bar and appeared to be annoyed we were there. He explained it was time for their shift change and the bartended hadn’t arrived yet. We sat with no drinks for about 10-15 minutes. Eventually Brian took our orders and served us our drinks. Our group bought 4 T-shirts. The music was great, and we soon forgot the unwelcomeness we felt when we had arrived. Tonight, we came back to hear one of the great bands we had heard at blues festival. There was a discrepancy with our bills, when two couples who were with us, were charged 10.76 for buckets of bud light/miller light, yet we were charged 16.00 a bucket for the same beer. I went up to the bar to ask why. The bartender was trying to figure out why had happened , she was very friendly. And trying to help. She eventually asked the help of Brian bc she couldn’t figure it out. He was very annoyed, rude to me- yelling from down the bar, in front of other customers. Eventually he asked me “ma’am, what would you like us to do?” (In a very rude tone) I replied, “no problem, no worries, it was a $12 discrepancy so I was just asking..” I walked away, and went back to table with our friends. A few minutes later the owner, Brian walked back to our table, slammed down a bucket of beer and said “on the house!”. I was very unhappy with the way I was treated. It seems Brian knows good music, be brings in great musicians, but unfortunately he lacks customer service skills. We will...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mansion Hill Tavern offers a delightful variety of dishes that are sure to satisfy any appetite. I recently tried a few items from their menu and was thoroughly impressed. The Truffle Fries were a standout, lightly dusted with parmesan and cilantro for a flavorful kick. The Mansion Melt was a delicious choice, with perfectly grilled bread, savory cheeses, and tender meat creating a satisfying combination. If you're in the mood for some heat, the Nashville Hot dish hits the spot with just the right amount of spice. And for a classic favorite, the Turkey Reuben doesn't disappoint, with tender turkey, tangy sauerkraut, and melted cheese on perfectly grilled bread. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service at Mansion Hill Tavern make it a great spot for a tasty meal. Whether you're craving something classic or with a twist, they have...

AWFUL!!! Do not go here if you expect to have a quiet conversation with the person next to you without the bartender eavesdropping. I was having a casual political conversation with the gentleman next to me when the bartender asked us not to talk politics or she would "cut us off". I cannot speak for the gentleman but I myself had only had 2 drinks. We were not disagreeing or speaking loudly so I do not know what prompted this intrusion. I was under the misguided impression that the bartender's job was to serve you drinks. NOT THE CASE AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT. I will definitely not be back and will discourage all my friends from patronizing this...