June means sunshine, mild temps, and a juicy list of wineries, vineyards, and breweries around the state where you can plant yourself for sips and eats right now. While indulging in wine, beer, or even a cold lemonade, this list of eight also boasts good food, interesting locales, and some breathtaking views. Set a course for making a summer trek at these fine establishments.
Situated in the Pontiac Mills, this women-owned brew pub has a dog-friendly patio overlooking the Pawtuxet River, where you can indulge in one of their beers (menu updates weekly), rotating seasonal ciders, and a full menu with dessert. Regulars rave about their flatbreads, chicken sliders, tacos, and pretzel bites. Warwick, ApponaugBrewing.com
I’ve clinked glasses filled with this family-owned winery’s best sellers, like their River Valley White, named after the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Purchase picky bits in the tasting room to take out to the back porch, and ask about their catered garden parties. Cumberland, DiamondHillVineyards.com
This new chapter at GV is an exciting one. The refurbished barn and outdoor space are splendid. In addition to pours, snack on popcorn, charcuterie, and other snacks. Ongoing events include Thursdays with 401 Oyster Co. and live music on Fridays. North Kingstown, GooseneckVineyards.com
This pretty circa-1875 property was once a 700-acre dairy farm and the home of Samuel Ward, a farmer and one-time RI governor. Nowadays, the proprietors host both overnight guests, and wine enthusiasts in the tasting room. Grab a cheese or olive plate to go with your vino and sit out on the patio. Put Food Truck Thursdays on rotation, too. Westerly, LangworthyInn.com
You know the location from their Christmas trees, but in summertime the outdoor space is a beaut with Adirondack chairs, porch seating, and a tent — all perfect for an afternoon of sip-sip hooray and eats. Check their website for info on the annual BBQ, upcoming pig roast, a clambake, and more. West Greenwich, LeydenFarm.com
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, reserve a table for a farm-to-table lunch, dinner, or nosh at the award-winning vineyard. The food is quite good, from the pickle and olive appetizers to the tomato salad and fish sandwiches. And for those who don’t imbibe, there’s always Yacht Club Soda or ice-cold lemonade. Middletown, NewportVineyards.com
After reopening last summer under new management and with a new winemaker, New England’s oldest winery has also added a sweet menu of small plates. Find tasty options like cheese or charcuterie boards, flat breads, baguettes, and even baked-to-order chocolate chip cookies. Little Compton, SakonnetWine.com
Open since May 2023, this chef-run eatery that shares the space on Sims Avenue with Buttonwoods, has been cooking up a host of favorite casual eats from scratch. So when you pop in for a few brews, you can also dig into some flavorsome smash burgers, buffalo popcorn chicken, fries, and mushroom banh mi. Providence, ScreamingUnicornRI.com
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