Fortnight Wine Bar

Wine bar · Downtown

Fortnight Wine Bar

Wine bar · Downtown

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187 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903

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This trendy, industrial-chic hideaway serves up an ever-evolving selection of small-batch beers, organic wines, and tasty small plates in a welcoming vibe.  

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187 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903 Get directions

fortnightpvd.com

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187 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903 Get directions

+1 401 572 3355
fortnightpvd.com

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Jul 10, 2025

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"Fortnight is a worker’s cooperative wine bar that boasts a big selection of organic and unusual wines: think rare moristel cavas, wide-ranging pet-nats, and modern sherries. And while it’s a wine bar, the moody lighting and chalk-scrawled lists mean it never feels pretentious. Order some snacks while you’re there, like tinned fish and pickles, a bowl of olives, or some slabs of crusty bread, or stop by for one of their food pop-ups. It’s also located literally steps away from the Providence Performing Art Center, making it a great choice for a pre- or post-show glass of wine." - Grace Kelly

Fortnight - Review - Downtown - Providence - The Infatuation
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"Head to this co-op wine bar for small-batch, conscientiously crafted wines by the bottle and glass. You’ll find spontaneously fermented assyrtiko from Santorini, La Garagista’s Grace & Favour sparkling wine made in Vermont with the hybrid La Crescent grape, and other fun options. Fortnight also offers an adventurous craft beer selection, as well as chef Nikhil Naiker’s food waste-conscious snacks menu (think cabbage and potato pakoras)." - Jenna Pelletier

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Aheli Wanders

SerpAPI
This is my favorite wine bar, hands down. It has incredible wines without any of the pretentiousness you might associate with wine. We have visited on a number of occasions in the past couple of months and have excellent service each time. Mike has exceptional knowledge behind the wines, often giving the personal story behind which wine you’re drinking. If your a newbie or expert, you’ll always feel welcomed. There is a small selection of nibbles and beer options in case wine isn’t your thing. The other cool thing is they will often host different events with wine makers (and other cool celebra). If wine is your thing, put down everything and run over to Fortnight.

Catherine Sandrof

SerpAPI
Best wine bar around. New location is great - feels like being on a side street in Barcelona. Selection always changes, and you can purchase bottles to go from their extensive cellar.

Brooks Jones

SerpAPI
Wonderful conversation with the staff, super friendly and helpful. An absolute gem of a place in PVD.

Kat Callicoat

SerpAPI
Great place to sit and sip! Staff was very helpful and happy to talk you through anything you might like

Amber Ma

SerpAPI
Great vibes and unique wine selection. Food is really good. Suggest following their Instagram to keep up with the menu and special food events/pop ups

Booboo Bingbang

SerpAPI
This eclectic little wine bar is a bit of a secret surprise. Organic wines, wide range of world class vineyards and a great vibe. Some food too but try some of their very hard to find vintages. You'll be glad you did.

Bailey “NombieZombie” Huff

SerpAPI
Great place to taste different wines and beers, they even give you a sample if you're looking for something new. Highly recommend 100% (the short glass is a wine, and the tall glass is a beer, cant remember the names, but both are perfect to my (wine) and my man (beer) tastes.

Carlos Guzman

SerpAPI
My favorite wine bar in PVD. Amazing selection of wines, cool people, great location and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Aheli P.

Yelp
This is my favorite wine bar, hands down. It has incredible wines without any of the pretentiousness you might associate with wine. We have visited on a number of occasions in the past couple of months and have excellent service each time. Mike has exceptional knowledge behind the wines, often giving the personal story behind which wine you're drinking. If your a newbie or expert, you'll always feel welcomed. There is a small selection of nibbles and beer options in case wine isn't your thing. The other cool thing is they will often host different events with wine makers (and other cool celebra). If wine is your thing, put down everything and run over to Fortnight.

Russell W.

Yelp
Fun little spot. It was pretty empty, as we were there just after opening for the night, but that gave us our choice of location and nearly undivided attention from the bar tender, which was nice. He was very helpful, though a bit hard to understand at times. Some interesting beer and wine options (I had an excellent Belgian sour), and the bartender was very open to letting you try something before ordering it. That might help explain the prices, which are a bit steep. Wish we had more time, but we left early to go find food. (Fortnite only offers little nibbles like olives, cheeses, etc.)

James B.

Yelp
First time at the relocated bar and have to say I'll definitely be going back. It is very modern looking compared with the old brick building. What got me to go back was the chicken tenders and caviar! How could anyone pass that combo up?! It was a special they did for New Years Eve and I couldn't think of a better to start the night off. We got there right as it was opening to avoid the inevitable packed house so there were only 2 other people at the bar when we arrived. The bartenders were great as they always have been there. They are super knowledgeable and, as far as I have seen, always willing to share it with anyone who has questions. The chef came out from behind the kitchen to bring us our food and explained each component of the dish to us. He really took pride in what he was doing and it showed! The tenders were amazing and I hope it is something they consider having on their menu going forward, caviar or not. The truffle fries had real truffle shaved onto them, instead of a truffle oil like most places do. They were fried to perfection and I could have eaten another 3 orders of them. Almost forgot about the beer! Had 2 of theirs Pilsner drafts, not sure what the name was but it was a really, really good beer that went well with the food. Thanks fortnight for starting my New Year's Eve off properly with great food and good cold beer!

Jenny C.

Yelp
I feel as though I'll rock the boat by giving two stars, but I find this place super pretentious. (And honestly, I don't think the owners would disagree.) This is the kind of place where you either go in and have the best experience of your life, or you go there and find yourself confused by the menu, so you spend $16 for a glass of wine that tastes like copper and drink it with all your layers on because it's abysmal and cold. I may have had the latter experience. The location is certainly lacking fanfare, and I can appreciate the absence of a gaudy exterior, but I walked right by it before I realized I'd missed it. When the place is empty (as it was when we came in...there may have been one or two other people there), it feels verrrry empty. I wouldn't dream of sitting anywhere other than the bar. I was assuming it was a "wine bar," but there was a large selection of beers and other drinks. I'm a Malbec kind of person, and I didn't know how to order (there are no descriptions about the wines on the chalkboard), so I asked for a taste of the reds (I was not told which was which or given much information about them). I chose the one that tasted the least intolerable, but it happened to be rather pricey. Trader Joe's $4 wine can do what Spain cannot, apparently.

Angy M.

Yelp
Walked past this place and was intrigued to go in. Purple lights and music awaited us inside. SERVICE: Bartenders were all very friendly and willing to explain their menu and recommendations based on one's preferences. COST: It ranges. The wines we got were a little pricey because we ordered some glasses of bubbly. However if you get a glass of a blend, it will cost you about 7 or 8 dollars. I recommend just to buy a bottle. AMBIENCE: Loud music, dark and cozy. I loved it. I'll certainly be back. They have a few snack options and we easily spent two or three hours here when we went!

Peter N.

Yelp
Nice spot on a downtown street corner. Almost didn't look open. Space is bigger than I expected from the outside. A few communal tables and a number of seats at the bar. Good range of age groups, from millennials to boomers. I have to admit, I didn't recognize a single wine or beer name in the place (not that I'm an expert). Good spot if you want to experiment. Looks like they host a lot of live music and performances, which would be fun. Overall, I'd definitely come back.

Ann P.

Yelp
My pre birthday wine time was at Fortnight. We ordered outside at the table and were guided by a super cool and friendly dude. My partner's La Trapped Belgian Quad was SO good. I forgot what wine I ordered but it was quite nice. Seating is outside under warm propane heaters. It was a lovely interlude on a quiet Providence side street. Such a cool spot.

Claire R.

Yelp
Very cute spot to grab a glass of wine after work with some friends. Came here on a Wednesday evening and enjoyed their outdoor patio area with a few friends. Their wine selection was wonderful and decently priced- they also seemed to have a great local selection of beers, too. We did order a cheese board which wasn't anything to write home about, but it did the trick. Service was hit or miss depending on which bartender/server you got at the counter (the gentleman working that night was attentive and knowledgeable... the girl, not so much). But overall, really enjoyed our evening at Fortnight and will be back in the future!

Dominique N.

Yelp
Fortnight is a natural wine bar in downtown Providence RI. It's the home of Mike who is an extremely competent wine lover. His wine list is amazing and the prices are extremely reasonable (for example one bottle or René Mosse Moussamoussette which I have seen at $90 in New York was here $38 - and that difference is not only NY rents). The atmosphere is more of a rock cafe than a restaurant or a traditional wine bar. But it's alive. Living. Vibrant. Mike gives very specialised classes on the components of wines like the effects and works of yeast, skins, oxygen, seed, acidity etc etc in classes running every week for six month. This is a high end place for wine lovers. The food list is a bit short. Rillettes, nuts, chips, soup and sandwiches. But it changes regularly depending on season and products. I recommend it vibrantly !

Alma C.

Yelp
...."The iron tongue of midnight hath told twelve: Lovers, to bed; 'tis almost fairy time. I fear we shall out-sleep the coming morn As much as we this night have overwatch'd. This palpable-gross play hath well beguiled The heavy gait of night. Sweet friends, to bed. A fortnight hold we this solemnity, In nightly revels and new jollity...." Or is it: *At Fortnight hold we this solemnity, In nightly revels and new jollity (over a well priced, ever rotating selection of natural, organic, minimally manipulated wines largely from small boutique producers plus good beer plus good snacks plus room to spread out at long tables for said jolly good times). Could a bar like this exist in little PVD or is it like a Midsummer Night's Dream? While you're overthinking it, you might just find me at da bah.

Rebecca M.

Yelp
I had a really lovely German Riesling from Mosel at Fortnite this past weekend. I had been meaning to stop by for a long time now and I'm happy we made it. It was a little busy on Saturday night, so the bartenders weren't able to help us immediately, but once they had a moment, they were more than happy to pour a few white wine samples to help us decide what flavor profile direction we wanted to go in. It's the type of place I'd love to go to on a quieter weekday night to really learn more about each one of the wines I'm drinking. We grabbed a platter of bread and wine-maker olive oil too. The olive oil was excellent, but the bread was on the drier side. In any case, it was a super cool space to hang out in with very reasonable prices--right in DownCity PVD in the heart of everything--so I will definitely be back. P.S. If someone in your party isn't a wine-drinker, they have a solid beer list to choose from too!

Vijay S.

Yelp
Cool, little place around the corner in the downtown Providence that you'd probably miss if you weren't paying attention. Good selection of beers and wines, cocktails only on certain nights. The food here is average but is probably hit or miss. Small place although has a cool vibe and a good ambiance either for a late night drink or a date spot. Got the pulled pork tacos which were A ok and got two ipas. Overall cool place to def check out if you're in the area and get a drink/late night snack.

Amber And Sara D.

Yelp
Once you get past the chilly and unimpressive interior design (stacked wine boxes in the corner, strewn stools throughout the space) and you take a seat at the dimly lit bar (the only place to sit if you'd like to feel at all included in the vibe or experience), they do have a nice selection of daily changing natural wines, beers, and better than average snack plate selections. This would be a 4 star review but the current rating is due to the male bartender who presumed that he knew a lot about wines and our tastes without asking us first. Some people enjoy tasting seven wines before landing on one they like, whereas I would prefer to give you my preferences and have you make a selection based on my mentions. Although nice, He was pretty pretentious, presumptuous, and man-splained a lot of unnecessary info to us. Here for the selection. Not here for the vibe or service.

Justin H.

Yelp
Great location for a wine bar right in downtown Providence. There is a good selection of wine listed on the board behind the bar, but no actual descriptions of anything. The atmosphere is kind of like a dive bar, which to me doesn't pair well with the wine concept. It's dark inside and kind of small. The people working there are pretentious, and if I'm being honest, came off as a little snobby. I overheard some guests asking for recommendations based on their wine preferences and the bartender seemed annoyed, as if they couldn't be bothered. I think if descriptions were available it would be easier for patrons to select a wine they would enjoy. Overall, good variety of wine, but atmosphere, concept, and friendliness/approachability of staff can be improved.

Aaron M.

Yelp
This place has to be the most self centered uptight state of mind, snobby as shit place ive ever been! The staff/bartenders were rude and seemed annoyed that we were even there. The place looks like its trying to be upscale but its just not. Very expensive compared to literally anywhere else that serves the exact same drinks/beer.

Jessica G.

Yelp
So if you want to go to a snotty and pretentious place where the bartenders think YOU are lucky to be their customer, then this is the place for you. If you're a hardworking person who enjoys a casual and comfortable environment where bartenders appreciate your business, STAY AWAY from Fortnight. The bartenders are aloof and rude, the food is not very good, and the drinks are overpriced. I wish I could find a redeeming quality, but I just can't. I work hard for my money, so I will gladly be spending it elsewhere.

Kendra N.

Yelp
Had I not seen this as a hot new business on Yelp, not sure I would have ever known to go in. I have passed by this location numerous times and never noticed it. They only have a sign on the sides of the building not facing the street so I had no idea what this bar was (hope they change that in the future to draw in new business). Atmosphere: Upon walking in , it is such a nice looking bar with a few small tables but 2 very large tables for big groups. The wine, beer, and food menu are up on corkboards, really works with the look of the place. Only downfall is sitting on the other side of the bar, you can't see the beer and food list so I had to take a picture prior to knowing what I would order. Service: One of the owners was bartending and you can tell that he knows his stuff. He explained that he is the wine guy and the other owner is the beer guy. He was very friendly and immediately asked our names and shook our hand. Drinks: This is not for the non-adventurous, you need to like craft beer, they have selections we have never seen before and they were perfect. The owner knows what he is looking for and will offer you that rare selection you can't find elsewhere. The wine selection looked great and the people at the bar were raving about the rare choices that are offered. Food: All small plates, we got the bar nuts (variety of nuts with seasoning), perfect to enjoy with a beer. The chicken liver pate' (I didn't order and I don't eat this but he said it was amazing) and the veal and apple stew (served in a miniature crock-pot with bread, delicious!) We would definitely return for a light dinner and to try their ever changing drink menu. They have a lot of promotions coming up with wine vendors visiting so I am hopeful they will update their site in the near future!

Jeff M.

Yelp
Very cool little bar, with a big casual seating area and an engaged staff, serving up a Loire Valley based wine list (both white and red) that's sprinkled with cool and unusual entrants from other regions too. When I visited, mid-evening and after the post-work drinks had been served and but before the night bar scene heats up, we had the place pretty much to ourselves. And some pretty great wine. The '12 Nicole Chanrion Cote-de-Brouilly was especially nice, big ripe berry fruit aroma with a surprising depth of flavor. For a light bodied wine it came across as bold and not at all delicate. Good stuff. The Puzelat-Bonhomme Cheverny was life changing, OK night changing. I'm so fascinated with this wine that my next step is to hunt down a retailer that can ship it in bulk. Top notch. Also tried a Muscadet that was not memorable and a smoked beer that was, but not in a good way. Its quite an interesting bar list.

Alison F.

Yelp
Fortnight has quickly become one of my favorite places to grab a drink in Providence. Their selection of beer is small but there's always one or two I've heard of, and many interesting ones I haven't. They tend to have a wide range of styles, so they will have something for everyone. Upon first impression it comes across as the hippest of all hipster places, and it kind of is, but everyone that works there is so down to earth and eager to help you find something you loved to drink that it doesn't matter. It's worth pointing out that this is a cooperative business, so all employees have a stake in their workplace, and I think that really shows in the enthusiastic customer service. Don't be intimidated! Come in, sit down, and let Fortnight help you choose a beer or wine you're sure to love. They also have a limited food menu and some liquor but all I've had is beer. Couldn't have imagined that a place as cool at this would replace a bar like Aruba Steve's ;)

Elisabeth C.

Yelp
Came here last Wednesday and they were hosting an event with one of their wine partners so only had wine on the menu. I split a bottle with my colleague and we also shared the chicken pate. Both were delicious. I can't stress enough how wonderful the pate was, we really loved it! Service was excellent as well.

Dave L.

Yelp
Stopped in recently with my wife for a few drinks after seeing this a lot on Yelp lately. Very relaxed atmosphere with eager and pleasant service. We asked about some of the beers, and the bartender offered us tastes of a couple, which is such a great way to not only give you a chance to try something new without committing to a whole glass, but pretty much guarantees that you're going to get me to come back again and again. We also had some snacks which went very well with the excellent beers. Laid back, welcoming place - we'll be back for sure.

Katie S.

Yelp
I love Fortnight. I came during their opening about a year ago and fell in love with the decor. Very simplistic, exposed wood with Eidson light bulbs. The first time I came it was really crowded, as it was the opening and they have a relatively small place, but when I came back a few months later, the place was pretty empty. Since it's downtown, it's a great place to meet up with friends, for a glass of wine. (NOTE: They do not have a full bar, it's just wine and a handful of beers). The big community tables are great, and overall it's just a really nice place to sit and relax, though it can get a little loud. Be careful when driving past, it's kind of dark so you could easily miss it.

Gary L.

Yelp
4 stars for wine - 2 stars for food from me. I love the concept of this place - small batch wines the staff tracks down - by the glass. And they do a really nice job with wines from all different regions. However the food is just not very good - sorry guys

Christopher D.

Yelp
Nice place, reasonable selection, but kind of hard to order when you aren't a wine buff. All the wines are listed on a chalk board behind the bar, as were the beers. However, there were no descriptions that we saw and no menu/list that we were given to read descriptions of the wines. One bartender was able to help us based on our taste preferences, but another wasn't very helpful. Overall, it is probably more suited for someone who knows wine (as it probably should be as it is a wine bar). Probably won't return myself. I do like wine, but am not well versed with it.

Andrew M.

Yelp
Hipster wine bar that is super cool. Ambiance is sophistication meets nature. Great selection of wines at honestly, a pretty decent price. It's a mix of people who come here for a social drink with friends, people after work to destress, or maybe even just a casual after dinner drink. The bar staff are all really knowledgeable about wines, and will offer excellent insight and suggestions about what to order/sample. Speaking of sampling, if you are between ordering a few, the bartender will usually let you sample. Overall, if parking wasn't such a nightmare in this part of the city, I'd be here more often. It's a quaint spot, and sometimes it gets crowded.

Hunter D.

Yelp
Waaaaahhhhhh. Waaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh..... HUNTER!?!?! What are you crying about? Waaahhhhhhhhhhhh.... HUNTER?!?! SNAP OUT OF IT!!!! What ARE YOU crying ABOUT?!?!?! I'm not CRYING YELPERS!!!! (oh no, he's not going there) I'm WINEING LOLOL (ZOMG he went there (smiley face)) I just had a SUBVERSIVE TIME (pssst, what's the password) at fortnight WHINE CO-OPERATIVE. I'm not a refugee but I'm sure feeling like one in this CHIRAZ-MO-FLAGE. Get on my motorcycle Zinfendal Guevara! Because we're going to FORTNIGHT FIVE STARS

Elizabeth B.

Yelp
If I could give this -5, I would. I never had such rude customer service in my life! I went out with a group of friends and came across Fortnights new location that seemed like a good time due to the music and large group of people. We waited 10 minutes just to get inside to the bar and then for another 10 minutes for the bartender to acknowledge us and the completely ignore us for a couple behind us. We waited another 10 minutes for another bartender to remotely acknowledge us, being as respectful and patient as possible until we finally asked politely and was given a disgusting dirty look by the only other bartender. How rude. Dont waste your time here, they'll serve all of their friends before acknowledging a paying customer. Feels like youre crashing a house party and you'll feel totally unwelcomed the entire time, please go anywhere else.

Dilena S.

Yelp
Stopped by after picking up dinner at Ellie's. Interesting setup as a co op. Nice selection of wine and beer. Small food menu. Employees super helpful in selection. Will visit again.

Devon D.

Yelp
I have been wanting to try Fortnight since I first saw it was open. We finally had enough time to swing in for a drink and I am so happy that we did. The ambience is excellent for a local wine bar in Providence from the simple furniture to the awesome lighting. The chalkboard menus show what is available for drink, but the staff know how to guide you through the menus even better. All of us came in with a different want for a glass of wine and the server listened carefully and offered us all a glass of wine that we loved. It is great to have a place with an excellent variety of wines and to have the staff know the wines so well. There were a few other groups in the place when we arrived, but we were served efficiently. Can't wait to come back again soon and try some more wines!

Joel B.

Yelp
Fortnight is fantastic. That was going to be the end of my review, but there are a bunch of yelpers complaining that the bar is "pretentious." It is not. Pretentious would imply that the owner/ bar tenders claim to have greater knowledge than they have - that they're putting on airs. The folks at Fortnight know their wines better than just about anyone else in town. (Better than anyone in most other towns too, from what I've seen.) Not wanting a lecture on wine is totally reasonable, there are lots of other bars where the bartenders don't know or care much about what they serve. Go to one of them. If you want to learn something while drinking, or experiment with new tastes, or have a fun conversation about grapes or soil or winemaking technique, this is the place to be.

David E.

Yelp
This is not a bar for people looking to play video games. This is a bare for people with an adventurous pallet looking to dive into new beer and wine selections. You won't find much that you've seen in other establishments. The bartenders know exactly what they are selling. Tell them what you like, they'll set you up right.

Toby H.

Yelp
In vino veritas. In wine there is truth and the truth is, Pvd needed Fortnight. We have so many great options for an evening out in Pvd and many, many, many great cocktail bars with the best mixologists (The Eddy, The Dorrance, The Avery...to name a few). Where we were lacking was a place to sit and sip on a great glass of wine and have a little nibble on upscale bar snacks. *One nice touch was that whatever you order, they pour you a small splash to make sure you like it before you commit. As a college town we have a lot of options for "the kids" and oftentimes a place opens up and soon it is taken over. I am happy to report that Fortnight have an appealing mix of people. I am 30-something and felt totally in my element. The two community tables and bar combined probably make the capacity of this bar about 25-35 people so it is intimate and a great date spot, but it is large enough for a group of friends to hang out. Order their sparkling water. I won't ruin the story, ask and you will be very surprised. Eat Well Providence (sometimes that means just a nibble and a great glass of red)

Sue P.

Yelp
Found this gem right here on Yelp. Opened right at 4:30 and yes, we were waiting. This place is a great curator of wines with an interesting selection. If you want explore and be delighted, pop in

Hannah S.

Yelp
The bar tender selected 25% gratuity without asking me. She was rude and said to my friend "my job is not to be nice but to serve you." We had about 25 people in there ordering ready to tip generously and she was cold, and double charged people "accidentally". She was nice when helping me select a wine thought and let me try multiple bottles. Good selection and nice atmosphere.

Melissa P.

Yelp
So I came here twice because all the reviews were great and it seemed like a cool place. It is pretentious. There's not even any music playing. I had a similar experience to a couple other people. The wine list on the wall isn't readable. I was asked if I want red or white and then given 3 tastes of wine without any descriptions and I just chose the best out of the 3 but still wasn't happy with my choice. I'll pass next time. 2 times is enough for me.

Christina C.

Yelp
Working Downtown, I've wandered past what used to be an abandoned Aruba Steve's quite frequently and am so happy that Fortnight has taken over as a lovely addition to the corner of Dorrance Street. Last night was the first time I ever had the opportunity to check out the establishment and had no idea what to expect. The space is small, but has a cozy, yet somehow industrial vibe (I understand these adjectives might seem contradictory, but I can't think of any other way to describe it). While I enjoy wine, I opted for a beer instead. Now, I think it's important to note that, unlike a lot of craft-beer heavy establishments that still offer "ol' standbys" like Bud Light - you will not find those here. I don't think that's a bad thing - just something that needs to be stated. The place was a little loud when we were there, but I was told by the group I was with that this typically isn't the case. Will definitely be adding Fortnight to my rotation of Downtown haunts.

Erik D.

Yelp
I'm glad I got to go here recently! I have been dying to see what would take the place of the old Aruba Steve's...it's a prime location in the heart of Downcity. Fortnight delivers casual and subdued atmosphere roro meeting up with friends for a glass of wine and they also offer some snacks. What makes this great is their wine list is updated all the time and there are no descriptions (they are not reflective of how your palate receives the wine anyways). So the bartenders will ask what you're in the mood for. I said "something like a Malbec". Sure enough 3 glasses went on the bar and he had me try a sip of different wines which were like a Malbec, and then I picked from that. It was a nice touch so you know what your paying for. Prices are reasonable, there's a small kitchen where they can serve snacks out of, and large communal tables for either small parties to share or one large group to take over after work. I look forward to this being a spot to start or end the night!

Katie B.

Yelp
I really liked this local wine and bottle bar. The space at Fortnight is conducive to striking up conversations with neighbors - there are two larger communal tables and a bar. The bartender/owner was very friendly and helped us find wines we liked by asking our preferences and having us taste three. I really liked two of three reds I tried. They also offer some small bites and a number of draft and bottle beers and ciders, for the non-wine aficionados.

Alyssa C.

Yelp
Really cool place to check out - although my one complaint is trying to get service when it's crowded. The place is a descent size, but trying to sit at the bar on a weekend night is a struggle! When you get a seat, the bartenders are awesome and let you try some of the wines to figure out what you might like/feel like drinking. I always go for one of their rosés. They also always have some unique beers on tap!

Stephen T.

Yelp
Great bar in a great location slightly removed from, but still easily walkable to, all the downtown Providence action. I was under the impression that Fortnight was a wine bar, but I wouldn't call it that -- half the drink menu is devoted to other varieties of interesting potables, from vermouth to ice cider to ginger beer. The emphasis on unusual drinks -- unless you're a serious oenophile, you're unlikely to have heard of most of the wine varietals -- makes ordering a little confusing, so it's fortunate that the bar staff is super friendly and helpful, volunteering recommendations based on your tastes and quick to offer up a few samples. I'd been meaning to get to Fortnight for a while because it looked so promising, and I'm happy to see it's living up to its potential. It's definitely earned a spot in the upper echelon of Providence bars.

Luiza S.

Yelp
Just go. If you've been looking for a place to enjoy a glass of wine or beer - Fortnight is your answer. The relaxed atmosphere, people, and delicious snacks make this place even better. I didn't recognize most of the beverage options - but don't worry - the staff behind the counter (all owners by the way) will ask what you like, recommend something and/or let you try wines/beers before ordering. This is definitely going to be one of my new spots! Try the chickpea tacos + Alpine pure Happiness and/or a glass of the Coteaux Bourguignons.

Matt L.

Yelp
Terrible service and atmosphere. Wine was overpriced and selection was boring. If you're visiting Providence and looking for a nice time DO NOT go to Fortnight.

Hillary N.

Yelp
Delicious food and the atmosphere is hip and trendy. Great for specialty cocktails and tasty plates to share.

Becky M.

Yelp
On the corner of Weybosset & Dorrance, I may have found a new go-to spot. We spent part of a great Saturday night out. We didn't try the food - only the wine. To start, the bartender asked us our likes & dislikes in wine. We tried 3 reds to choose which one we'd like to have a glass of. A nice way to do it - everyone was able to find their preference. I will say the second glass, white this time, was much better than the first. I only wish I wrote the bottle name down. I'm a fan of the community tables. Loved mixing conversation & feeling the vibe of others. Look forward to my next stop in to try something new.

David G.

Yelp
Food is top notch, drinks are on point, couldn't recommend this place more. I got the chicken rillettes and mushroom pintxo, both were fantastic. Drinks were great as well, they have an excellent beer and wine selection. I was fortunate enough to go when they brought in master bartender Sam Eilertsen and was able to taste some of his amazing concoctions.

Vivi W.

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One of the best spots for drinks in town. fantastic prices and great selection. You get to taste the drinks before deciding on your beverage. You don't get rushed to finish your drinks. It's a spot to hang out.

Nicole K.

Yelp
Casual and relaxing ambiance. My Foolproof was $5 and delicious, served in a cool glass. Pretty good view of the street; it is cool to have windows and see both Weybosset and Dorrance St at night.

Lisa D.

Yelp
I'm sitting at the bar, I've just had some ok fish taco's but I only got two. At 6.50 a taco that's pretty steep. I won't be back.

Daniel H.

Yelp
Interesting little place that we stumbled upon while walking around downtown. Good but small wine and beer selection listed on the wall however we did not stay long enough to try more due to the service. Few bar stools and two tables... interesting setup for minimal customer service which seems to be their theme. We found the sever to be extremely rude, condensing, and full of himself while wearing a Pokémon beanie (I don't get it)... He asked what we were looking for so my wife asked for a Cab-like wine and he went on a rage about how "Americans need to stop referring to red wines as Cabs". Then continue to talk about how much more he knew about wines then Americans and how his hat made him a man. I think his head almost blew head off. Won't be back!