Blackies Bulldog Tavern

Rhode Island


Smithfield's best bar is undoubtedly Blackie's Bulldog Tavern, although there's not a huge deal of competition. It's a laid-back boozer that also just happens to serve up some pretty tasty pub grub and caters to all kinds of diets and food intolerances.


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