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The Protective Club

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10/30/2026

Our Guest Bartender Series officially kicks off Monday, November 2, with Charlie Holder and John Sullivan stepping behind the bar from 5–7 PM! 🍸

Come by, grab a drink, bring some friends, and show your support as Charlie and John compete to raise as much in tips as they can.

All tips collected will benefit the soup kitchen at Saint Augustin Church, so come give Charlie and John a hard time behind the bar — and don’t forget to tip generously! 🙌

10/27/2026

The countdown is on! 🍻 Our Guest Bartender Series kicks off next Monday, November 2, and we’ve got some friendly competition brewing!

Every Monday from 5–7 PM, a new duo will step behind the bar at the Protective Club, competing to raise the most tips for the soup kitchen at Saint Augustin Church. The team that raises the most will take home a $250 gift card!

Check out our lineup:

November 2: Charlie Holder & John Sullivan
November 9: John Anderson & Mark Wichern
November 16: Terry Walsh & Cam Stewart
November 23: Julie & John Genga
November 30: Rev. Mark Sauriol & Steve Waluk
December 7: Rocky Kempenaar & Sebastian Fricia
December 14: Tyler Bernadyn & Andrew Parks

Come grab a drink, cheer on your favorite team, and tip generously! Every dollar tipped goes directly to a great local cause.

10/22/2026

Introducing our Guest Bartender Series! 🍸

We’re putting some familiar faces behind the bar for a great cause! Join us every Monday from 5–7 PM as seven teams of guest bartenders take over the Protective Club, all to raise money for the soup kitchen at Saint Augustin Church.

Each duo will be competing to raise the most tips, with a $250 gift card up for grabs for the winning team!

Here’s who’s stepping behind the bar:
November 2: Charlie Holder & John Sullivan November 9: Rick Bansal & Mark Wichern November 16: Terry Walsh & Cam Stewart November 23: Julie & John Genga November 30: Rev. Mark Sauriol & Steve Waluk December 7: Rocky Kempenaar & Sebastian Fricia December 14: Tyler Bernadyn & Andrew Parks

Swipe through to meet our bartenders, mark your calendars, and come support your favorite team! Every tip goes directly toward a wonderful local cause.

Let the friendly competition begin! 🥂

10/14/2026

Calling all wing masters! 🍗 The Protective Club Wing-Off is coming up on Sunday, November 22 at 2 PM, and we're looking for members to bring their best wings to the competition!

Have a recipe that deserves some bragging rights? Now's your chance to prove it.

Sign up to compete using the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffAgUbXYxKOaEIWyQBEG_USt3ClyHgHUypDdHLJtvmxarS9w/viewform

10/12/2026

13,908 pints of Guinness poured and counting! 🍺☘️

We finished #8 in Rhode Island last year, and we’re still chasing that #1 spot. Thanks to everyone who’s helped us get this far. Every pint gets us a little closer!

Who’s helping us reach 15,000?

10/09/2026

How much ice is the right amount for a wh***ey on the rocks? 🥃 One cube, a few cubes, or fill it to the top?

09/16/2026

Happy 37th birthday to our fearless leader, club manager, and the guy who somehow keeps the club running while dealing with all of us. 😂 We appreciate you more than we probably tell you. Everybody wish Scott a happy birthday! 🎂🍻

09/09/2026

If you haven’t worked your way through our lobster specials yet, you’ve got some catching up to do. 🦞

Spicy Lobster BLT. Classic New England Lobster Roll. Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll.

Which one are you trying first?

08/27/2026

What’s up guys! We got my little brother Matt(14) and my little cousin Ryan(15) out working today. Someone needs to teach these kids how to work. We handled a whole estate cleanout together in one day! 3 full trailers and a ton of labor 😂 if you need any junk removal or moving text me at 617-404-6789 to reach me directly 🫡👍

08/15/2026

Feeling last night a little too much? 🍅🍹 A Bloody Mary at NPC might be exactly what your weekend needs.

Address

596 Thames Street
Newport, RI
02840

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 1am
Tuesday	11am - 1am
Wednesday	11am - 1am
Thursday	11am - 1am
Friday	11am - 1am
Saturday	11am - 1am
Sunday	11am - 1am

Website

http://www.newportprotectiveclub.com/

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