Best Holiday Decor in Rhode Island Restaurants and Hotels
December 22, 2025
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Rhode Island sparkles during the holidays. Restaurants and hotels embrace the season with lights, greenery, and cozy details. Whether you’re dining out or planning a winter escape, festive décor elevates the experience. And don’t forget to shop local and order your Rhode Island Red Food Tours gift certificates! Easy purchase, immediate delivery, done and done!
Flora, Newport
Flora glows during the holidays with warm lighting , exquisite garland and harbor views. Seasonal accents throughout the hotel, especially the Studio Bar, keep the space elegant and inviting. The waterfront adds quiet winter charm.
Ocean House, Watch Hill
Ocean House delivers refined coastal holiday décor throughout the property. Its restaurants, The Bistro and COAST, carry that feeling into the dining experience. Fireplaces glow against sweeping ocean views. Meanwhile, classic design details keep the atmosphere timeless.
Stingy Alley, Warren
Stingy Alley is Warren’s holiday “it” place! Gallery walls are dressed with wreaths and warm lights. The bar is hopping with serious Christmas vibes and the décor feels nostalgic and magical. Seasonal cocktails suit the cozy setting.
Annie’s, Newport
Newport most festive breakfast and lunch spot, Annie’s keeps holiday décor cheerful with hundreds of tree onaments suspended from the ceiling. The Bellevue Avenue location is just a brisk walk or sort drive to the famed Gilded Age mansions, a must-stop during holiday sightseeing.
Gilligan’s Pub, Providence
Gilligan’s Pub leans into festive fun each winter. A neighborhood bar since 1933, be ready to capture the playful décor and bold colors throughout the pop-up Miracle Bar and sip on Christmas-themed cocktails.
Castle Hill Inn, Newport
Castle Hill Inn offers classic holiday elegance overlooking Narragansett Bay. Fireplaces, wreaths, and soft lighting enhance historic interiors, greeting you whether you’re there of a seasonal cocktail or dinner at Aurelia. The vibe is luxurious and intentional and the setting suits quiet winter escapes. Get there before the property’s January nap!
Clarke Cooke House, Newport
The Clarke Cooke House blends historic character with seasonal décor, most especially outside of this iconic Bannister’s Wharf. Garland-lined rooms create instant warmth and each space feels festive. Get there early to nab the fireside seats!
Rhode Island’s holiday season comes alive through thoughtful décor and inviting settings across the state. From coastal inns to neighborhood favorites, each space captures a different expression of seasonal charm. Together, these restaurants and hotels offer warm places to gather, dine, and linger. They also prove that festive atmosphere can be just as memorable as the meal or stay itself.
