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    Loma

    Federal Hill, Providence

    Bar in Providence, United States

    Why go

    Loma is a strong date-night choice in Providence if you want a small, polished cocktail lounge with a Latin-leaning identity and national awards credibility. Go for drinks and atmosphere rather than a full dinner plan, build in flexibility because the walk-in-friendly format and compact room can make access hard.

    About Loma

    Loma is a Providence venue with a simple profile: casual dress, a $40 per person price point, evening hours from Thursday through Sunday. It is closed Monday through Wednesday, so it works well for plans later in the week rather than an early-week outing.

    The clearest reason to prioritize it is credibility. Loma is listed with James Beard Award Nominee recognition for 2026 and James Beard Award Best New Bar recognition for 2026. That matters for the decision: at $40 per person, this is a planned stop rather than a casual add-on, the recognition gives it a stronger reason to be on a Providence itinerary.

    A Providence stop with limited weekly hours

    Loma is easiest to plan around when the timing is clear. The schedule is Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5 PM to 12 AM, with Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday closed. Because the available hours are concentrated at the end of the week, it is better suited to a deliberate evening plan than a spontaneous weekday visit.

    The dress code is casual, which keeps the planning simple. If the plan includes dinner or other stops nearby, use our full Providence restaurants guide to build the night around Providence, then decide whether Loma fits the later part of the evening. If the night needs a hotel base, our full Providence hotels guide is the better planning layer.

    Go with clear expectations

    The information supports Loma as an evening venue with a $40 per person price point, casual dress, late hours on the days it is open. Specific claims about food, seating, service format, reservations, or the drink list are not confirmed here, so plan around the basics rather than assuming a particular experience.

    Because Loma runs Thursday through Sunday evenings, it is more useful for an end-of-week plan than a Monday-to-Wednesday meet-up. For broader backup planning, scan our full Providence bars guide, especially if you want other Providence options for the same night.

    Where it fits in a Providence night out

    Loma is the pick when you want a Providence venue with a casual dress code, $40 per person pricing, clearly listed late-evening hours from Thursday through Sunday. Its James Beard 2026 recognition adds a notable reason to consider it, but the practical planning still comes down to schedule and budget.

    If Providence is part of a wider trip, keep the planning practical with broader Providence guides for the rest of the itinerary. The practical verdict is direct: go when the Thursday-to-Sunday schedule works for you, the $40 per person price point fits the plan, you want to include Loma in a Providence evening.

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    Planning details

    Location
    112 Spruce St, Providence, RI 02903
    Website
    lomabar.com
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A dark, polished, and intimate mini lounge with a speakeasy feel, candlelit-style lighting, Latin soul influences, and a sophisticated yet cozy atmosphere designed for slow, attentive cocktail experiences.

    Tags

    Vibe

    IntimateTrendyCozy

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkLate Night

    Experience

    SpeakeasyStandaloneDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingStanding Room

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Cocktail Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    1960s Latin Jazz and Salsa

    Signature Pours

    The Ark

    Planning details

    Location

    112 Spruce St, Providence, RI 02903 · Directions

    lomabar.com

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Lamei Hot Pot, Notable alternative
    • The Slow Rhode, Notable alternative
    • Ogie's Trailer Park, Notable alternative
    • Pizza J, Notable alternative
    • Providence Coal Fired Pizza, Notable alternative
    Bar context

    How Loma compares in Providence

    Loma is the pick when the night needs to feel more intentional and booking effort is acceptable. Lamei Hot Pot is better for groups that want the meal to be the activity, while The Slow Rhode is the safer cross-shop for a food-led evening with a more flexible feel. Choose Loma for a tighter bar-focused date, not a sprawling dinner plan.

    For value and ease, Ogie's Trailer Park and Pizza J are the lower-pressure moves. They make more sense when the group size is uncertain, the budget needs to stay casual, or the night could turn into a longer hang. Loma is the stronger choice when the room and drink program are the reason to go.

    Providence Coal Fired Pizza is the better fallback if the priority is feeding a mixed group without asking everyone to buy into a bar-first plan. If Loma is unavailable, start with The Slow Rhode for a more composed dinner-and-drinks substitute, or Pizza J for the easiest casual reset.

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    LomaProvidenceNo published awards
    Lamei Hot PotProvidenceNo published awards
    The Slow RhodeProvidenceNo published awards
    Ogie's Trailer ParkProvidenceNo published awards
    Pizza JProvidenceNo published awards
    Providence Coal Fired PizzaProvidenceNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the food good at Loma?

    Treat it as a Providence venue with a $40 per person price point, casual dress, Thursday-to-Sunday evening hours. If your priority is a full meal, confirm current offerings directly before making it the center of the plan.

    Is Loma worth the prices?

    It can be, if $40 per person fits your budget and you value its 2026 James Beard recognition. Loma is listed with James Beard Award Nominee recognition and James Beard Award Best New Bar recognition for 2026. If your priority is the lowest-cost option, compare other Providence choices first.

    What's the crowd like at Loma?

    The confirmed basics are casual dress, a $40 per person price point, Thursday-to-Sunday hours from 5 PM to midnight. Use those details to decide whether it fits the kind of Providence night you are planning.

    Is Loma good for a date?

    It can be a good fit if the schedule and price point work for a two-person night in Providence. Loma is casual, open Thursday through Sunday from 5 PM to midnight, listed at $40 per person.

    Is Loma open late?

    Yes. Loma runs until midnight on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.