Captain Nick’s Rock-n-Roll Bar

Block Island, United States

3.1

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18 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 401-466-5670
Website:
www.captainnicksbi.com
Address:
34 Ocean Ave, Block Island, RI, 02807
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Noise Level
Very Loud
Music
DJ, Live
Good For Dancing
Yes
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Mon, Fri, Sat
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
No

Today

Today 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Open now
Local time (Block Island) 4:57 PM Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Business hours

Monday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Tuesday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Wednesday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Thursday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Friday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday 4:00 pm – 1:00 am

Description

Specialties

Captain Nick’s Rock-​N-​Roll Bar wears many hats. We offer laid back tiki style outside bar with friendly staff where you can enjoy a cocktail and people watch on our comfy wicker sets. (If you have been to Key West, you will feel right at home.) Thursday-​Sunday we feature Fat Head’s Sushi, the most delicious sushi on the island. At night our entertainment schedule varies: Live acoustic on the deck for sunset, 2nd Floor Piano Lounge, Sundays with the Booze Beggars, Live Bands on the main stage, DJ’s and dancing including the famous Monday Night Disco Night! We also feature a 6 day long Music Festival the second week of every June!

We realize that everyone has different tastes in music and atmosphere. Since we have taken over a couple of years ago, we have tried to create a little something for everyone! «Like» us on Facebook to keep updated on events and entertainment! We hope that you will visit us during your stay!

History

Established in 1976.

Ever since 1976 when Captain Nick DePetrillo built the timber frame structure standing on 34 Ocean Ave. out of reclaimed material from the old Block Island Inn, the island has always had a place where good music and good times come first. Although the original dirt floor, fireplace and chandelier are long gone, the spirit of the good olé’ days is alive and well at Captain Nick’s which now boasts the island’s biggest and best sound system along with friendly, laid-​back service. Over the years thousands of bands have graced the stage at Captain Nick’s and every summer between Memorial Day and Columbus Day, Nick’s brings nothing but the best in live entertainment to Block Island. Whether you find yourself grooving on a Monday at Disco Nite (an island tradition for over 20 years), catching the wave of new talent showcased during the week long Block Island Music Festival (held during the second week of June) or soaking up some rays on the deck Sunday afternoons with the Booze Beggars (Bl

Meet the Manager

Katie S.

Manager

My name is Katie and I like many others came to Block Island for vacation, and basically never left. I loved the laid back, beach party atmosphere where great live music, drinks and food were a 4 minute walk from the beach, at Captain Nick’s. After many years of «playing» at Captain Nick’s, I started bartending there. Soon after that I met my now fiancé there and now we run the bar together.

With any business, everyday we find ourselves learning how we could have done something different or better. Sometimes we are so busy trying to do the ‘right” thing, we end up doing the «wrong» thing. To be honest, running a seasonal business is not an easy task. Why do we do it? Because we love it. Our goal is to provide great entertainment for all ages, in a laid back atmosphere where you can enjoy a cocktail on vacation.

We appreciate you taking your time to review our business.

Thank you for your time.

Katie & Marc

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18 reviews of Captain Nick’s Rock-n-Roll Bar

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Place rating: 3
East Greenwich, RI
Everyone raves about the sushi, and I think it is awesome home made sushi. Which means, it is not professional sushi that you would get at Blue Ribbon or Nobu, but it is great homemade sushi.
The fish is very fresh, (daily caught I am guessing,) the rolls are huge. On the sushi snob side: Way too much rice in the roll, over stuffed, lack of some of those type of professional sushi chef touches.
BUT it is very good sushi and homemade is great too! If you are a professional sushi snob, don’t go, but if you want some great fresh fish being thrown together by some locals in a roll, its worth it and the price is awesome.
Aside from that, we asked for a mind eraser shot inside and he told us he was too busy for shots. I have to be honest, I was behind the bar for years, it takes me about 5 seconds longer to throw a mind eraser together than it does to pour a draft, so I think that was a douche move. It was busy, but not out of control busy and certainly not NYC bar busy where they thank you for spending the $$ on a mind eraser. So, I don’t like bars where I wait my turn and than they tell me my drink is too hard to make. (BTW, mind eraser is kahlua, vodca and soda water, not rocket science) The short guy inside was just being an ass IMO. So, I won’t go there if I am looking to do mix drinks.
Place rating: 1
Olneyville, Providence, RI
So went to nicks last night. Had the bartender named Bailey tell me to go F myself because I asked her to stop screaming in my face. That’s the third bartender there to treat me horribly. Out of 3.
And watch out for Sarah charging you for drinks you don’t get. Apparently if you’re not in there 5 days a week all season long you don’t deserve the time of day or any adequate service.
There’s only like 3 bars on the island open past ten, but if you find yourself there be wary of the staff.
Place rating: 3
Newington, CT
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Place rating: 5
Pittsfield, MA
This place was a fun end to our night after having dinner next door at Poor People’s Pub and then walking around town. My husband, sister, and brother in law went in for the piano bar night and we were very content. The staff at the door who were carding were very friendly and polite upon entering and the vibe was extremely relaxed and casual upstairs. We played checkers and chess out of beach wood and stones on comfy couches while listening to a very talented pianist sing covers of songs ranging from Elton John to James Taylor to Art Garfunkel. The only thing that would have made it better is if I could enjoy a beer (currently 31 weeks pregnant…)
Place rating: 1
Plainfield, CT
The food is average at best. Prices are high as can be expected for BI. One of the few places for live entertainment on the island. The place could be cool but the owner is a creep the stiffs the bands that play there.
Place rating: 4
Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD
After hiring a babysitter for the night, enjoying an amazing dinner at eli’s, drinks at tavern we headed to captain nicks as the next stop. Let me tell you… my 32 year old self thought DJ superdobe and his tracks were the cats pajamas!!! Couldn’t help but break it down. Awesome atmosphere. Fun crowd. Booking the sitter for Thursday night next year!!!
Place rating: 4
Queens, NY
Old school Monday disco nights
Chill evening with live music on the patio
A nice trippie place
Place rating: 5
Stonington, CT
We love Nicks! Can’t wait to be out here on the 4th! Great, down to earth atmosphere with awesome music!
Place rating: 4
Mill Valley, CA
Captain Nicks is great! These reviews are kinda ridiculous. It’s like a divey little island bar with a great atmosphere, great music and a fun crowd. Went on a Tuesday night, «piano night» talented guy could sing & play ANYTHING, everyone was Into it. My beer was $ 4.50, which was ½ the price of what I was paying that afternoon on the beach. If you’re expecting ritzy, might not be your thing.. Good mix of tourists & locals on a weeknight, not too crowded but def the best place to be on Block island tonight :-) ill be back tomorrow night too!
Place rating: 2
Arlington, VA
The place was packed (in a good way)… Fun crowd! BUT… rude bartender, cheesy techno, awful band. I tried so hard to get into it, but it was just that bad. Had one drink and we bounced. Think it would have been better play’n some popular hip-​hop (can’t believe i just said that). Wasn’t worth the $ 10 cover. Must have caught it on a bad night.
Place rating: 3
South Bend, IN
Music is way too loud.
Place rating: 4
Seabrook, NH
Captain Nick’s was the place to be on a Monday night for the local workers! Disco Night was one of the highlights of my week! I hardly ever went out on a weekend because of the crowds of tourists that would swarm the bars, but you can find the same people at Nick’s every Monday night.
My one gripe about Disco Night? The disco music stopped at midnight and they continued to play Top 40 after that… which isn’t really a deal breaker for me, but I mean, come on, it’s DISCO NIGHT. If I wanted Top 40, I would have gone to McGovern’s Yellow Kittens for WGW… but that’s a different review. Anyway, they tend to offer live music on a regular basis. You can be outside on the deck area, but the main dancing area is inside. It does tend to get a bit crowded as the night goes on, and I don’t recall ever paying a cover… if I have, it’s never been more than $ 5 because my eyes would have bugged out of my head if that were the case. I hate paying cover fees. They break my heart.
OMG, I almost forgot about the sushi! Now, I haven’t been to their sushi nights in about 2 summers… but they had «Sushi Bob» come over from the mainland to make sushi on the weekends for dinner. Nothing overly gourmet or anything. Only giant rolls were offered. GIANT. You got about 10 pieces per roll, costing approx $ 10 – 15 (including money for the tip bucket). You could even get a dinner plate with a pile of seaweed salad for about $ 5, and it wasn’t the stringy kind of salad, but the kind with big leaves (?) of seaweed. I always wanted to order it in addition to my roll, but 4 out of 5 times they would sell out of their stock for the night by the time I got there since I’d go after work. I’m salivating just thinking about how good it all was. Baha.
Overall, I definitely think this is a place worth checking out, whether it’s for sushi or to just dance and unwind!
Place rating: 1
Mill Valley, CA
Only giving this place a star because you half to give a place one star to write a review. In my book, this place should get negative 5 stars. Over priced drinks and the owner, who plays the piano, is a rude «a-​hole» who hits-​on and insults your girl friends. Be careful of this place and be ready to be insulted when your sitting by the bar minding your own business and a mustached creepazoid who owns the place insults your friends verbally over the mic.
Place rating: 3
San Francisco, CA
Place to go for a night out. They have a indoor and outdoor stage, live/​dj music and slightly high priced drinks. They offer theme nights, like Disco Monday. They seem to attract alot of patrons. I wasn’t a fan of the $ 10 cover, but if you’re ok with that a fun place to be.
Place rating: 4
Boston, MA
Dear Captain Nicks,
I dont quite remember the time I spent with you EXACTLY but I do remember loving it. Good band was blaring and the dance floor was full. My friend and I were there for the weekend and were being shown around by two BI natives (I was single one time) and they were sure to take us here. It was as if the whole island was in this bar. So many people, so many drinks… such fun. The outside seating is clutch. I will return with every trip to BI.
Place rating: 2
New Shoreham, RI
I’m only really a fan of this place on Monday nights, which is Disco night. Drinks are a bit pricy, which is the same at anywhere else on the island. The sushi is borderline amazing though. Not sure when they serve that.
Place rating: 2
Waitsfield, VT
One of the drinks I got was just so bad. A $ 10 red bull & vodka that tasted like it was made with grain alcohol… ruined the rest of the scene. Usually a fun spot, though. I’m sure I’ll be back anyway. Good dance floor and the outside bar and tables are a good set up.
Place rating: 4
Washington, DC
When a group of accomplished girls gets together for a ladies weekend celebrating one’s engagement, one cannot do things half-​way. Thus, off we were to experience all that Block Island had to offer in the way of dining, entertainment, shopping, beaches, and relaxation.
We ventured into Captain Nick’s as a group of 10 tipsy, giggling girls happy to experience the locally reknowned musical stylings of the Booze Beggars. Color us astounded. While we weren’t quite sure what to make of the horror-​movie masks and Cotton-​eyed Joe style dancing, we had a surprisingly lovely time.
Located in a Victorian style building, Captain Nick’s features an open downstairs with a bar along one wall and a small stage centered along the other. The stage can also be observed from a wrap around loft space circling the perimeter of the second story.
Drinks were quite affordable — given the overall priciness of the Block’s offerings — and delivered quickly by scrambling bartenders. The bartenders and patrons were all friendly and featured a good mix of full-​time residents, part-​time Blockers and vacationers. Ages ranged from early twenties to well into the fifties. Casual atmosphere. If I ever make it back to the Block, I’d definitely come back.