Devil’s Pocket Food & Spirits

The perfect spot for brunch or a evening drink, I’ve haunted Devil’s Pocket numerous times. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable of the concise menu. I HIGHLY recommend the jerk wings– so unique and full of flavor!

One of my favorite spots for a burger! Frequently come here with the wife for a burger and a beer. Highly recommend!

I only had drinks at Devil’s Pocket so I can really only comment on that… for now! A group of friends and I stopped in for a Saturday afternoon beverage a few months ago before heading to a party down the street. There were only a few other patrons in the bar, so we were able to monopolize the bartender’s time. They have a vast craft beer list, with about 10 – 15 on tap. After some unnecessary debate, we all made our selections and enjoyed our drinks. The bartender was on top of water refills and gave my friend a few beer tastes before he made his second selection.
I have read that they have a great brunch, so I would love to return for that. If only it wasn’t so far away from my apartment… I may have to make a trip back to the Grad. Hospital area soon!

Excellent brunch, great service and an awesome beer selection. The Aye Aye Yay Benedict is my favorite. Jamaican jerk wings are also a great choice.

I was here for the first time on Friday night. It’s a great little corner bar. Wide variety of craft beers, great food and nice atmosphere. I had the jerk wings which were delish! The bartender, Marcus, is awesome, and very knowledgable about the beers. I will def be going back!

Solid place to grab a burger and a beer. The service can be a little slow and parts of our orders have gotten scrambled or forgotten a couple of times. It’s friendly and relaxed. Quizo on Tuesday nights. Great neighborhood/​weeknight joint.

We’ve eaten here 3 – 4 times and each time food has been solid. Love the wings here, but really everything we’ve had has been delicious.
People who work here are super friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is low key and relaxed. My only qualm is the seating against the walls can be uncomfortable (molding seems to dig right into your back)
Also in all great local spot!

Great tap selection and the food is amazing. Turkey Pot Pie, Brick Chicken and a never frozen hamburger are the best menu options. Also a great banh mi which is available occasionally if you ask. Jerk wings are smoked out back and are delicious as are the standard buffalo wings. Chili is a little heavy on larger beans that are not as soft as traditional chili. Burrito is average and seems to not fit with the rest of the menu. Can’t wait to see what the fall menu has in store. The layout is the same as Resurrection but the staff is so so so much better. Owners are on site every day and are industry vets who are engaging, nice and really enjoy their creation. Overall a great experience.

Great brunch, attentive staff, and always friendly! This is a go-​to spot in an up-​and-​coming neighborhood.

Went here for the first time today; the first trip to this location since it was Resurrection Ale House. The space is nice and simple, not overly designed. I showed up a bit before 6pm on a weekday, and I was literally the only one there besides the bartender and kitchen staff. Even the server showed up after me (and seemed to know nothing about beer from her conversation with the bartender). Bartender said the place does not get busy until 7pm and on weekends. I was there until 6:30 and saw no other customer. Everyone must have been at nearby Sidecar, which was nice and busy when I walked by after leaving here.
Beer selection was solid and decently priced. Bartender knew a good amount about beer. He was very nice, and I enjoyed my beer despite no happy hour specials (note: a $ 3 Narragansett and $ 5 Dale’s Pale Ale are not «special» pricing. That is what I can get them for around the city all the time).
The food menu looked standard for a nice bar, but nothing on the dinner menu enticed me to get food.
Experience would have gotten a higher rating except when I went to pay my tab, the credit card machine was not working at the bar or at the server station, so I was directed to the ATM that charged me a $ 2 withdrawal fee. No apology or anything was offer for the fact that my $ 6 beer now cost me $ 8 thanks to the fee at the ATM plus other potential fees from my bank.
The trip was not worth the $ 10 (still gotta tip the bartender well) for one beer and no social experience. I don’t think I will be going back here, unless its after 7pm and with cash just in case.

Right across from where I live so you can’t beat the convenience. My friend and I went a little after work and got seated right away. I ordered the burger which was good. Service was good too.
They have several tvs so I would consider it a good spot to meet up with friends to watch a game

Returned here to comment on the brick chicken in particular. It was spectacular! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the accompanying spinach and potatoes added the perfect balance. I also had the ginger carrot soup of the day, and it was fantastic as well. This was accompanied by a blood orange gose, one of many intriguing options listed on the chalkboard. The mood was in the place was upbeat yet relaxed, and the service was very friendly and attentive.
So, this sounds a lot like a review for Resurrection Ale House, the previous tenant here. I think that’s a good thing! I think this place will prove to be just as dependable of an option as its predecessor. I’m looking forward to coming back again.

A two-​star rating: Meh. I’ve experienced better.
That better experience was with Resurrection Ale House before they closed. I really liked that place! Anyway no point in talking about it. The Devil’s pocket still boasts the great location, and a neat set-​up inside. We went on a Sunday night just to check the new place out. It smelled like smoked chicken in there– big time. Like when you leave you know that your clothes and coat will smell like smoked chicken for a few days. Not bad, just saying.
The beer menu was fine. Nothing too special, but fine. We tried the mozzarella brick sandwich with fries and the quinoa salad– which I really liked. The brick sandwich was your slightly more than basic grilled cheese, while tasty, not really satisfying in an I-​need-​dinner way. The quinoa salad was a giant pile of quinoa over arugula — with a nice lemon dressing. Surprsingly good! Our server was very friendly and made us very aware that everything is house made and the chefs are very strict about everything being house-​made. It made me wonder where else she had worked where things were clearly not house-​made.
Will I be back? Maybe. It’s just such a convenient location.

This is a nice, laid-​back pub. I came last night with a friend and sat at a small table next to the bar area.
FOOD/​BEER: I ordered a cheeseburger with bacon and it was very good, not over-​cooked at all (I asked for medium-​rare). The fries were great too (they come with the burger) and it was plenty of food for $ 13. For beer, the double hearted IPA was also great and strong. I tried my friend’s fried chicken sandwich which was nice and crispy and well seasoned. The menu is pretty typical bar food at night and they also serve brunch on weekends.
ATMOSPHERE: This place is small an intimate. It would be a good place for a casual date or to watch a game with a friend (they had on the NFL AFC championship game last night). There are televisions throughout this little bar, but you could still hear the person next to you.
BOTTOM-​LINE: I wouldn’t travel out of my way for this place but it is definitely a nice pub, with good service, a good beer selection, and good standard bar food.

Basically my only goal on most weekends is to check out a new place for brunch. I live a tough life, I know.
Devil’s Pocket isn’t a huge departure from Resurrection but I really liked the vibe. The layout is the same, but now there is some new devil inspired artwork. Service was good and there was no wait for brunch (we pretty much had the place to ourselves!)
They open at 11 for brunch and I highly highly suggest you check it out. The Aye Yai Yai was one of the best brunches I’ve ever had. It starts with a sope, then they add chorizo, then the obligatory poached egg, and then it’s smothered in jalapeño hollandaise. Home fries on the side make it even more sinful. So freaking good. I’ve eaten specialty benedicts at almost every restaurant I’ve been to brunch at and this is one of the best. I was a bit bummed that they didn’t have any green tea, but they probably have more people going for the hair of the dog than for zen.
Solid brunch spot, I’ll have to check it out for drinks!

I never made it out to Resurrection, but a shopping day in the area led me to Devil’s Pocket’s door for sustenance last month. This bar turned out to be the perfect place to warm up and recharge after hours of walking around in the cold weather.
We chose to sit upstairs at a table and were given menus. Simple choices for weekend brunch, but many great options. I went with the tried-​and-​true beer and burger combo, and requested cheddar cheese and bacon on the burger. Great draft selections! I chose the Sly Fox Christmas Ale, as it was right before Christmas at the time.
Our server was wonderful. Very personable and welcoming! When the burger came out without bacon, she brought a plate of three or four pieces — which was so beyond what was necessary or what could fit on it, but it was most-​definitely appreciated. Oh, and the burger itself? Delicious! Oh, my goodness.

Finally a neighborhood spot that we can relax in. Lovely food. Andrea is awesome. Marcus and Michael are delightful too! Love the beer list. The burger is spot on every time. The pork chop and chicken are plate-​licking worthy!
Welcome to the neighborhood!

Solid 4 stars for the former Resurrection Ale House. As many have reported, the Chef, Andrew Wagner and his biz partner/​Bartender Marcus Versace took over the tavern from Maida and Brendan Hartranft.
Although I only had some apps this trip — they were spot on! Not to say they «dumbed down» the menu, its a lot simpler and more affordable. BEST nachos I had in recent memory. Wings are still awesome — they are grilled to a finnish — love the wood/​smoke grill flavor. Great selection of beers, my friend had the Fried Chicken Sandwhich — another home run!
My new go to spot in the Pocket!

Wow this place is boring. I wasn’t crazy about resurrection, but at least they put some effort into creating a menu that reflected any sort of character. The menu at this place read like a TGIFridays without the pizzazz and at twice the price. Caesar salad? Cheeseburger? WINGS? How outrageous! I’ll be happy to walk ten feet further to grace tavern where I can better food (and better ‘comfort’ food) at better prices in a much better atmosphere.
Also, most importantly, this place is NOT in devil’s pocket.

I have to admit, I was super bummed when I heard about Resurrection Ale House’s closing. RAH was one of my favorite neighborhood bars and I really loved the staff. Luckily, Devil’s Pocket is a suitable replacement.
The food and beer menus are definitely more basic than some of RAH’s offerings, but I’m okay with that. In a city where craft beer reigns supreme, it was nice to see a light beer on tap. I love craft beer but, sometimes, I just want an easy drinking, low-​calorie brew. Stop judging, beer snobs!
Not low in calories but well worth the splurge are the Hell in a Hand Basket fries: thin-​cut spuds topped with whiz, chili, pickled jalapeños and scallions. YES. The mac and cheese was okay — I’m not crazy about rye and the mac is topped with rye croutons. You can also add bacon. I was definitely a fan of the turkey pot pie and have to agree with Stephen H — a side of cranberry sauce would take this dish from good to great.
My fiancé introduced me to Marcus, one of two owners, who was super sweet and seemed very excited about his new place. Wishing them the best and looking forward to many more visits!