What Cheer Tavern

Great bar. Great beer list. Good people. You’ll have fun. Go.

Wife and I spent a couple of hours here Saturday night. Felt welcomed as soon as we walked in the door. Nice beer selection and killer Bacon Wings and Mojo Fries. Gose both on tap and in cans. Also a great music selection being played. We will be back.

If you want fresh local amazingly tasty food, great atmosphere, friendly hosts and an incredible roster of awesome beers, this is your venue! Dave and Zoe rock!

After reading Liz L review, never stepping into this place again or recommending it to any friends or family. Thought the owner was rude when we stopped by once, but everyone has a bad day once in while. His adolescent comments to my first review make sense now. Not sure it I can trust any Unilocal reviews if Unilocal is okay with owners trashing reviewer comments or customers.

This is hands down one of the best craft beer establishments in New England! The music selection is great too, not many places playing punk these days.
The food is out of this world, while most of the menus items are for the carnivores, they have a lot of vegetarian/​vegan items that are fantastic.
The crowd is a great mix of students to yuppies and beer aficionados.
The staff is top notch and as friendly as you can get.
This is a must go location, especially now with the patio being open.

Just an update, Ignore the one star ratings for What Cheer. They were put up by losers who probably couldn’t control themselves and were asked to leave the establishment. I can tell you that I’ve been going there for well over 3 years and was NEVER forced to order an alcoholic drink with a meal. The median age of the people who go to What Cheer is probably around 30 and is definitely not a «bunch of old men» (except for me, of course) There are just some people out there who shouldn’t go to public places like this, because they just make asses of themselves.
Also it should be noted that both 1 star reviews were the very first from a brand new Unilocaler. Coincidence? I think not.

I used to drive by this tiny spot and say I’m gonna go in there one day. So I finally did and it was a great choice. The menu is small and perfect. I go once a week now. The mofo fries are delicious! Wings are cooked perfectly! Another favorite are the soul rolls.
The staff is a little odd so we try to get there when they open at 5. The main guy has always been on point so thank you for that. This is definitely my favorite spot for food and beers.

Friendly staff, great beer selections and the food was killer, went here before Eagles of Death Metal and couldn’t have asked for a better spot to eat before the show

Me and my girl love this place been here two times great service great beer and food. The bartender took good care of us helped us out with the beer selection. Everyday im thinking about those bacon wings mofo fries and soul roll sooo good with the good beer nice little spot happy we found it

Wings, tacos, cheese fries and beer!
Very warm owner/​operator, small but very well done menu, legit beer selection and chill comfortable atmosphere.
Some reviews call it a hipster bar but that wasn’t my experience. I saw zero pretention from this Veteran-​owned business and ill be back for sure!

Do you enjoy cheap booze? Amazing food? Great service? Then check these guys out. The bacon wings are amazing. They have a nice selection of beers and friendly service. Everything on the menu is worth trying and trying again. Good mix of fun, laid back people too.

So, this place has been on my list for months now, but I’m in the restaurant industry so my night off are the they are closed (Monday). But man this place delivered all the hype I was making it out to be. This is the type of place people travel all over the world to check out, the guy behind the bar who I assumed was the owner was great, extremely knowledgable and very personable. The beer selection was great, all the beers you search high and low for to find but never find, they had a few local brews and plenty others to choose from, full bar with a good selection. Yesterday was taco Tuesday where they had ½ off tacos but I had just eaten before I went but they looked and smelled delicious, can’t wait to try those! Great crowd, great low key atmosphere, stop in for a brew one time and you might find your new favorite.

Love this place! The owner is super friendly and knowledgable. We went in yesterday for the second time. I asked for a whiskey sour. He squeezed the lemon juice right in front of me. He never uses day old fruit. It was delicious!

Have been coming here for a few years. Dave and zoe keep the food menu fresh and local. The beers are top notch. This place is a great place.

I’ve been a regular here for a while. The beers were awesome, the food is amazing. The place is small and cozy. love it!

Craft beer and amazing tacos! There was even a cauliflower vegetarian one that was so good the carnivores were drooling. This cozy spot has also some of the best wings I’ve had. I recommend it!

All the craft beers in a perfectly cozy, divey, fun bar. I haven’t tried the food but others have told me it’s always good. The bartender was attentive, our drinks were delicious, and the atmosphere is fun. There is free parking along the street. A must for all craft beer lovers!

No Bud, Stella, Heineken. Just freaking amazing craft beers. Don’t be deceived by how it looks on a drive by. If you are looking for great craft beers, go in. Also, Thai Chili wings.

I hear many people calling this place a Hipster bar. I don’t know whether I should e offended, or if I should take it as a compliment, because when I come here, I feel at home.
My favorite part about this place is that it is one of the few places in RI that you can have Proclamation on tap. While to some, that doesn’t translate to anything, but they are the next big thing in beer for Rhode Island. That being said, they also offer a lot of other gems that don’t come across that often like Maine Beer Co, Founders, etc.
The bar itself is a little small, but that’s my draw. The crowd isn’t obnoxious, and the bar staff is super friendly. I especially enjoy the random artifacts on the wall.
I usually come here to drink, but the wings are definitely a great choice to keep yourself from getting too deep into a 10% or higher beer. I’ve had the buffalo a few times (phenomenal) and the bacon wings, both great!
I enjoy this bar, I just wish it were open all day, but that’s probably what makes it great.

Such interesting exciting food for such a small place! Love their wings, great beer selection and wonderful staff.

Nice little beer bar!
The bartenders and pleasant and attentive. They have a good amount of seating inside and out. Street parking is always easy to come by.
The beer selection changes often and has a nice variety to it. My one issue is that the beers tend to be quite expensive and many are served in pretty small glassware if it is high alcohol (this is becoming more common elsewhere though). I would come more often if the beers were just a buck or so cheaper.
The food though is pretty cheap and really excellent quality for the price. They make some really interesting and different items for a small beer bar.
They do a variety of beer events as well. And since Track 84 closed they are one of the only spots that do so.

The selection of beers are excellent, but my true love is the food. The chef, and co owner of the bar is the daughter of a chef. Her ability to come up with a clever take on differing cuisine is impressive. My only regret is that there is no take-​out.

Wings. Beer. French Fries. More beer. I could stop there but I won’t. This bar is my go to in PVD for craft beer and delicious naughty food! I am in love with the bacon wings and mofo fries. So hard to branch out and try other things when they are so amazing. I have also had some of the ramen dishes but those are seasonal and come on and off the menu. The rotating tap beers are also top notch and not just IPA’s. I love just sitting at the bar and chatting with other patrons and the owner are just awesome. They have a patio for the summer but I usually just stick to my corner seat at the bar.

Heard so much about this bar and finally went in. If you enjoy craft beer then this is your place. Fairly small inside but so welcoming! The bartender (I believe was the owner) gave us so much information about the beers they offered and allowed us to try it before committing to a full glass. The prices for beer were very reasonable and the atmosphere was a fun, friendly place. They have numerous TVs so this would be a good spot to catch a game.
We decided to order some food and I can’t believe the quality and amazing food they serve. We were told that the menu is always changing so this night we ordered the homemade chips and guacamole and wings, they were both so flavorful, I wish we had room to try the tacos they had. Go there with a big appetite because you could have a great dinner and beer, I can’t wait to go back again. I feel that this will be my new go to spot for wings and beer.

What cheer is the best!
Awesome beer that is constantly rotating! A small food menu that always changes, with fresh and delicious options. I always feel welcome in this unpretentious environment. What more could you ask for?
My only complaint is that when I went today they didn’t have the mofo fries, which are out of this world. But the sweet potato tacos I got were awesome and the chips and salsa were super fresh and on point. I understand they need to switch it up and it gets me trying new and delicious things.
I sadly moved to Boston and can’t frequent this spot as much as I’d like, but it’s my go to spot whenever I am in Providence.

As a craft beer lover I’m so excited my friends introduced me to this place. If you drove by you’d be likely to miss it. This is a small place with LOTS of charm. Free street parking so that’s always a plus. I have been there a few times on the weekend and have always been able to park no problem. The bartenders are attentive welcoming and friendly. They are also knowledgable which comes in handy since they change the craft beer list all the time. If it’s new they have it. If if hot they have it. If it’s tough to find they have it. I always have had something new to try there. Speaking of beers the prices are very reasonable. I haven’t eaten there yet but will have to since all the food
Around me looked Pretty amazing. If your looking for a casual place to get a great beer with attentive service this is a great option. Go check it out and take me
With you !

Great little hidden gem! Small menu but great food!! Tried the crab and bacon wontons and I was pleasantly surprised. Wings were full of meat, well cooked and not greasy or fatty! Tried the thai and bacon ones. Good choices! Nice little spot for a quick bite. Bartender was super nice and attentive. Will be back!

Great Beer! We also sampled all the food. The pig tails were especially interesting and came in a finger lickin’ sauce. I like the pickled veg!

Good people
Great vibe
I’m late to the party
This spot seems to be a popular joint, but without any scenester hogwash. I walked in solo on a Friday night –but I was neck deep in a conversation in under ten minutes, comparing excellent (and creative as all get-​out!) menu offerings while bending elbows with good beers and friendly people. I’m about it.
Bartending was capable, helpful, and… friendly! Beer selection is moderate and local for the most part (RI/​CT) plus some further-​outs (eg Sculpin varieties as of this writing. PS — there were two solid offers not listed, worth inquiring about when you’re in, in case there’s any secret goodness you need to be about). I grabbed various beers, each tasty… but the selection rotates, so I’ll stay mum on the particulars except to say I was pleased. The food options were a shock for «simple bar food,» which I’d expected going in. Nothing of the sort here. Asian, El Salvadoran, and mash-​up culinary options were essentially the only choice. I clocked in a shift with the San Miguel Street Fries, but could happily have gone seven other directions. I appreciated the options thoroughly, but here might be the only knock — while the selections were inspired, the offering was merely good, not great, and it was what I was told could be considered a start-​here-​to-​dig-​the-​menu choice. No problem, just not sublime — and if I return and find better options, best believe I’ll upgrade.
Environmentally-​speaking, the music was pretty boss between latter day punk, real garage, and some fine rock n’ roll. (The mood was further enhanced by Providence College basketball giving Villanova a run on TV — though your results may vary). Conversation was lively without roaring. The patrons were having good times; the bartenders were having a good time.
In short, the people? Having a good time. Recommended.

Great beers, great people, and the food is unexpectedly the bomb. The only other place that seems remotely similar in funky loud food stylings is Red Fez. The tacos and nachos are spicy and so full of flavor. And the POUTINE. I crave it all the time, because where else can you get poutine?

I remember what used to be in this location. Do you remember? I’m so glad to have a business like this so close to my home. The owner and the staff are wonderful people, the beer selection is absolutely amazing, the food is absolutely to die for, and is locally sourced as possible. You can truly see the pride in all the work done there from the renovation to the products they serve to the way that they treat their customers. The menu is seasonal with some favorites kept on all the time but in the winter the addition of Phở and Ramen is absolutely amazing. You can really see pride in all the work that they do there. Last time I went I had the bacon hot wings and DT you want to street fries. The wings crispy not overly spicy and the little bits of bacon really shine through. The fries are hand cut and crispy pulled pork cilantro and cheese and a spicy pepper blend perfectly complement those hand cut fries. I can’t wait to eat my way through all of the soups as well. I’ll be seeing you guys again real soon and I’ll bring great people back with me.

Don’t be fooled by the outside appearance, while it may be small and not stand out as much as other places in the area, it absolutely holds up food and drink wise. I had been a few times previously and always known the beer list here is phenomenal but decided to try the food last night for the first time. So glad I did.
We ordered the Tijuana Street Fries and the Chili Lime wings. Both were very good. The fries were absolutely delicious as they had large pieces of pork with a green salsa and a couple of cheeses. It was so good I wanted more once we polished off the platter. The wings were tasty as well and cooked perfectly. Not too messy and nice and crispy.
Having tried these items I am excited to return to try other menu options. Next time the Poutine will be a must!

Pretty safe to say What Cheer is my type of bar. Laid back vibe… check. Good craft beer selection… check. Interesting selection of bourbon /​whiskey… check.
This local spot isn’t very big but it is very low key inside and they have a great selection of local craft beers both on draft and in bottles /​cans. It seems like they are always rotating their selection on draft so I enjoy coming in and seeing something new to try.
Also, I recently discovered how awesome their food is. While the menu is very simple, the food is eclectic and full of flavor. The mofo fries are a must try… the sriracha sauce and melted cheese on them was sooo good. And for a guy that isn’t big into tofu, I absolutely devoured my bombay taco.
The people working here have always been very friendly when I’ve stopped in and also seem quite knowledgeable when it comes to the different beers (and whiskeys). What Cheer is a great neighborhood pub that is certainly worth stopping by and checking out.