887 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02904
Providence County
Phone: (401) 831-5890
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by Yvonne W. on I loved this place. The outside makes it look like some classical library or bank, and the inside feels tavern-like, with lots of space and seating. No claustrophobia here (ahem, bars in New York City...). The ambiance is great. The name is interesting - seems almost ironic. I'm certainly no beer connoisseur, but my lovely says that their beer selection here is really good. The bartenders are also really friendly. I had a beer that had 'strawberry undertones,' and while I could smell something fruity, neither the bartender nor I could really taste it. It was still enjoyable, though. Next time I am in Philly, I will definitely stop by here again for a drink, and maybe even for snacks/food since I've read a lot of good things about the munchies.
by Chet J. on The Edison is equal parts wonderful and horrible. It's the Matthew McConaughey of bars. Sure it's fun, pretty, and charming as hell... but also a little douchey and has made some pretty poor career choices. But if you stopped me on the street, and asked if I liked Matthew McConaughey, I'd be like, "Eeeeh... yeah, sure. He seems like a nice guy." I don't want to go pick out drapes with the man, and his name solely on the marquee alone won't get me to go see his movie... but if he has a supporting role or part of an ensemble cast, I know he'll more than likely deliver and I'll have a good time watching the flick. I live just down the street from The Edison, so I've been there enough where sometimes I feel like I'm watching, "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" and sometimes it's been "Tropic Thunder". If you're an Edison-virgin, you'll be easily seduced by its size, decor, class, and atmosphere. It's the anti-Hollywood bar. If you're an Edison-slut, you will have 'done' the Edison enough times where the aesthetic-veneer has worn away enough to see it for what it really is: a TOTAL Hollywood bar... ... pretentious lines boasting 45min to an hour wait, when the place is big enough to successfully house most of El Segundo... hypocritical dress-codes where they'll refuse someone with suede shoes, but let in some 50 y.o. mullet a-hole with acid-wash jeans and a hyper-color t-shirt (not kidding; actually saw this dude in there and he was NOT being hipster/ironic).... pricey drinks don't help their cause, but I won't complain about it too much, because it makes me sound like a cheapskate. ...yet.... Ah, Hell, just like Matty Mac, you kinda can't resist the guy; just so damn charming, light, and fun... you just gotta like some of his movies... and I have had some of the best nights of my LA life at the Edison. Tips for the Edison: get there early! Like, no later that 9:30pm.... and especially if you're trying to impress your mid-western cousin who's in town for the first time; they'll start bitching about "L.A." if they have to stand in line for more than 10mins. If you're just TOO cool to go out before 12am, make a dinner reservation and go straight to the front of the line. You don't need to buy $400 bottle of vodka, but you have to order dinner... which really just means get lots of appetizers. Hmmmm....lobster corndogs.... Tips for Matthew McConaughey: He likes to be the inner-spoon and don't eat your cereal too loud. He HAAAATES that.
