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The White Horse Tavern
A historic Newport restaurant for trips where the evening should reinforce the city's colonial and waterfront character, not only its mansion circuit.
Area Historic Hill / Downtown Newport Category Dining Price $$$ Last checked Type Historic Tavern
When to pick it
Travelers who want a Rhode Island Areas choice with clear practical value.
Historic Hill / Downtown Newport
The White Horse Tavern is most useful when you want a place that belongs clearly in the Rhode Island Areas sequence instead of an undifferentiated listing.
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Choosing a base
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Useful when Newport should feel historic after dark, not only scenic during the day.Check current hours and reservation availability before making it the fixed dinner.
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