Bar and Board Bistro

Bar and Board Bistro is a Bar in Newport, RI, located at 282 Thames St. It offers create-your-own charcuterie boards, bar bites, and a large wine list. The venue features a marble bar with a historic bank vault behind the counter and a Leopard Lounge with Bellevue Avenue inspired details. It serves locally sourced victuals and classic New England cuisine with a hint of Mediterranean flare. The bistro is situated directly across from Bowen’s Wharf on scenic Thames Street. It holds a rating of 4.30 based on customer reviews.

The establishment celebrates Rhode Island history and culture through an eclectic blend of Newport vibes. Guests can enjoy cocktails that evoke the Newport of decades ago in an immersive indoor or patio dining experience. The kitchen operates on a specific schedule: closed on Mondays, open Tuesday from 4pm to 9pm, Wednesday from 4pm to 9pm, Thursday from 12pm to 10pm, Friday from 12pm to 10pm, Saturday from 12pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. The bar remains open late. Private event inquiries are handled via email.

The bistro is part of a larger vision by Carolyn Rafaelian, a native entrepreneur who oversees multiple entities including Metal Alchemist, Deedda, Belcourt Museum, and Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Andrew Bonamassam, who began working in professional kitchens at age 14 in Freehold, New Jersey. He studied at Johnson & Wales University, serving as Chef at the bistro during his studies, and later worked at Introducing Besos Tapas and Wine Bar, Rooftop at the Providence G, and Renaissance Hotel in Foxborough, MA. He returned to Bar and Board Bistro to share his creativity through the menu.

The business maintains a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it.

Bar and Board Bistro combines its historic Thames Street location with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and classic New England cuisine to serve the Newport community.

The bistro sits on Thames Street, just steps from the Rhode Island Fisherman and Whale Museum and America's Cup Avenue. It is also about a tenth of a mile from the Newport Post Office and Washington Park.

BizScoreAI gives Bar and Board Bistro a Technical score of 80 out of 100, which means the website is secure and easy for search engines to read. The business also receives a Discoverability score of 75 out of 100, ensuring AI crawlers can access every page to help recommend the venue.