Discover one of the highlights of summer at The Vanderbilt and Newport’s best-kept secret. Our Roof Deck is one of the few places in the city to enjoy a beautiful New England sunset over the harbor while enjoying a glass of champagne or your favorite cocktail. Lounge back on an Adirondack chair, and watch the sun dip below the horizon, turning the sky a brilliant shade of orange.
Relax in the timeless elegance of The Bar, sipping classic cocktails like an expertly crafted Manhattan or savoring a smoky, peaty single-malt whiskey while enjoying the sounds of the Jazz Age.
Enjoy the spectacular Newport weather in our seasonal Cocktail Garden surrounded by lush plantings. Indulge in signature cocktails and boozy popsicles infused with juices and botanicals, exclusively created by our resident mixologists.
When you crave a night unlike any other, our dining team can set up an intimate private dining experience either in your luxury room or suite—or even on a secluded spot on the beach. It will unfold in an atmosphere of understated romance—created for you two and for one unforgettable moment in time.
On Wednesdays throughout the summer months, the renowned Aquidneck Growers’ Market awaits a 10-15 minute stroll from The Vanderbilt. Take your pick of seafood, colorful produce, local mushrooms, fragrant flowers and other specialty products—but whatever you do, save time to grab the famous, juicy pork taco that’s sure to run down your hands and beckon you back for seconds.
There’s nothing like biting into a steamy fried clam roll while sitting on the beach overlooking Sakonnet River, the juiciness of the oyster seeping out to form the ultimate creamy combination with homemade mayonnaise. It’s hard to believe this sandwich, one of our most illustrious traditions, was all but unfathomable at the dawn of the 1900s when New Englanders only ate their clams steamed, raw on the half shell, or chopped in chowder.
As guests walk into our bar I almost always see them immediately start to unwind. I think it’s our unique, historical and cozy setting, accented by candlelight and a fireplace that naturally gives way to conversation and relaxation. The lighting is soft, the seating is cozy and the music does not get in the way of talking. As a bartender, the atmosphere here helps me to connect with the guests. I LOVE hearing their stories and I feel like we can learn so much from each other. Sometimes the Leyendecker paintings at the bar spark conversation, but often just a simple conversation about a drink recommendation can lead to a story.