Providence Lounge

In perfect Rhode Island style I can only describe the Providence Social Club as «where Jerky’s used to be». You know, the old AS220 space above The Rocket.
Its hard to review this early. The bar has literally existed for only two nights and they haven’t even had their grande opening yet. It seems about 8 million times cleaner than what I remember of Jerky’s (a place I haven’t been in a decade). The floors have been redone, the walls painted over, a few tasteful photographs line the walls making it look more like a gallery than a club. The stage is still there, but I’m not sure if it will always be used. There are comfortable couches and armchairs aplenty. Maybe not aplenty enough for a big crowd, but since no one knows about this place yet there was aplenty of seating when I went last night.
They carry a range of drinks that don’t seem super pricey. Gansett tallboys were $ 2.75. Not as cheap as at 201, but maybe that’s why 201 isn’t around anymore. I’m not sure how much other drinks cost.
I’m giving this place three stars for now, because I don’t really have much of an impression. After they’ve gotten their legs under them and I’ve gone a few more times, I’ll be able to give a more proper review.