Brewery Profile

Newport Craft Bewing & Distilling Co

In a city better known to many visitors for coastal scenery, historic streets, and a busy hospitality scene, Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co adds a local production stop to the itinerary. At 293 JT Connell Highway, visitors find a facility that is both brewery and distillery, with multiple hospitality spaces rather than a single small counter experience. The range is broad: bold IPAs, satisfying ales, toasty stouts, and spirits that are distilled and aged on-site. For someone exploring Newport’s beer scene, the appeal is the chance to sample across categories in one place while seeing a beverage producer that has built its public space around more than quick tastings.

Travelers in Rhode Island often look for stops that can fit between meals, waterfront plans, and group outings, and this venue is set up for that kind of flexible visit. Beer drinkers can look for hop-forward pours, maltier ales, or darker stout options, while guests who are more interested in spirits have something made under the same roof. The events calendar also gives the place a different rhythm depending on the day, with trivia nights, live music, bingo sessions, and comedy shows among the regular programming. That makes it useful both for visitors who want a casual drink and for groups looking for an evening activity that does not depend entirely on the bar menu.

Practical planning is straightforward, though the day’s exact lineup is best confirmed directly with the taproom or current online listings. The brewery operates from noon into the later evening on weekends, with earlier closing times during the middle of the week. Its hospitality spaces and full catering kitchen make it suitable for more organized gatherings as well as casual visits. Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co also maintains an online store for merchandise, beer, and spirits, which can be helpful for checking what is currently available before or after a visit. For most travelers, the main reason to stop in is simple: it combines local beer, on-site spirits, food-service capacity, and regular events in one Newport facility.

Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co produces a diverse range of beverages, including bold IPAs, satisfying ales, toasty stouts, and award-winning spirits distilled and aged on-site. Located at 293 JT Connell Highway in Newport, Rhode Island, the facility includes multiple hospitality spaces and a full catering kitchen. Regular events hosted at the brewery feature trivia nights, live music, bingo sessions, and comedy shows. The venue also offers an online store for merchandise, beer, and spirits. Operating hours span from noon to late evening on weekends, with earlier closing times midweek.

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293 JT Connell Hwy, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840

Phone: 4018495232

Website: https://newportcraft.com

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Table Side S’mores and Spiked Cocoa Evening

    Oct 23, 2026

    Enjoy table side s’mores and spiked cocoa Fridays from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm to bring campfire vibes indoors.

  • Food Truck Friday Newport

    Oct 23, 2026

    Weekly food truck event at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. with a dozen or more rotating food trucks. The event also features live bands starting at 5pm, plus Newport Craft…

  • Newport Burger Bender

    Oct 23, 2026

    The "best burger" contest runs daily from February 13 to February 22, 2026, with local restaurants competing in a variety of burgers. Visitors can try and vote for their favorite.

  • Newport Jaguar Tours ❄️

    Oct 23, 2026

    Kids ride free with families making reservations for guided luxury tours in classic Jaguar motorcars during Newport Winter Festival. Recurring daily event.

  • Newport Winter Festival Helicopter Tours ❄️

    Oct 23, 2026

    Narrated helicopter tours over Newport and the Islands available daily during Newport Winter Festival, with a $15 discount available for those with a festival bracelet.

  • Bingo Mondays at Newport Craft

    Oct 26, 2026

    Join us every Monday for Bingo nights at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. Enjoy playing Bingo while sampling our craft beers and spirits in a lively atmosphere.

  • Bingo Wednesdays at Newport Craft

    Oct 27, 2026

    Join Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company every Wednesday for a fun bingo night with friends, running weekly through May 20, 2026.

  • Bingo Wednesday in the Tap Room

    Oct 27, 2026

    Join us for Bingo Wednesday in the tap room! No ticket required.

  • Fermentation Class with Wine Tastings and Food Pairings

    Oct 27, 2026

    Featuring five wine tastings from special themes or regions accompanied by five small food pairings. Held every Wednesday at the Oval Bar at 6:30 pm. Reservations required.

  • McCaughey Standard Trivia

    Oct 27, 2026

    Trivia every Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:30 PM with tasty beers, brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and prizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newport Craft Bewing & Distilling Co located?
Newport Craft Bewing & Distilling Co is located at 293 JT Connell Hwy, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Newport Craft Bewing & Distilling Co's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 4018495232 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Newport Craft Bewing & Distilling Co?
Visit https://newportcraft.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.