Guidebook for Westerly and Surrounding Areas
Winery / Vineyard / Breweries
Wine and Oysters…that’s all you need to know 🍷🦪 This is a newer vineyard in RI and it’s absolutely GORGEOUS. If I had to pick one spot for both good wine and great experience, go here. Shepards run is about 25 minutes from Woodhaus.
Shepherd's Run
4780 Tower Hill RoadWine and Oysters…that’s all you need to know 🍷🦪 This is a newer vineyard in RI and it’s absolutely GORGEOUS. If I had to pick one spot for both good wine and great experience, go here. Shepards run is about 25 minutes from Woodhaus.
Add this stop to your agenda if you head down to the CT vineyards in Stonington, CT
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Jonathan Edwards Winery
74 Chester Maine RoadAdd this stop to your agenda if you head down to the CT vineyards in Stonington, CT
Saltwater has a delicious and crisp Rose as a Cab Franc that is my favorite! Beautiful property too! Also in Stonington, CT.
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Saltwater Farm Vineyard
349 Elm StSaltwater has a delicious and crisp Rose as a Cab Franc that is my favorite! Beautiful property too! Also in Stonington, CT.
This is the closest brewery to Woodhaus and right near downtown Westerly. The story of this place is very cool and they have come such a long way in the last few years! The owners are fantastic and they have all kinds of drink options as they also own a distillery now (South County Distillery). They also have brick oven pizza and games. This is a favorite of ours!
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Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
63 Canal StThis is the closest brewery to Woodhaus and right near downtown Westerly. The story of this place is very cool and they have come such a long way in the last few years! The owners are fantastic and they have all kinds of drink options as they also own a distillery now (South County Distillery). They also have brick oven pizza and games. This is a favorite of ours!
This is a microbrewery with all kinds of seasonal brews as well as some experimental small batches. It’s located inside the Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT - about 25 mins from Woodhaus.
Stonington has LOTS of great restaurants, wineries, and more to explore while you’re there.
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Beer'd Brewing Company
22 Bayview AveThis is a microbrewery with all kinds of seasonal brews as well as some experimental small batches. It’s located inside the Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT - about 25 mins from Woodhaus.
Stonington has LOTS of great restaurants, wineries, and more to explore while you’re there.
Brand new beautiful facility. Very cool atmosphere and unique and interesting beers. About 30-35 minutes from Woodhaus.
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Tilted Barn Brewery
One Hemsley PlaceBrand new beautiful facility. Very cool atmosphere and unique and interesting beers. About 30-35 minutes from Woodhaus.
Whalers has great seasonal and flagship beers and also hard seltzers! They also offer pool, cornhole and other yard games. About 30 minutes from Woodhaus. Swing by The Muse for lunch or dinner, a classic spot in the area. And also Brickley’s Homemade Ice Cream is a can’t miss while you’re there too!
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Whalers Brewing Company
1174 Kingstown RdWhalers has great seasonal and flagship beers and also hard seltzers! They also offer pool, cornhole and other yard games. About 30 minutes from Woodhaus. Swing by The Muse for lunch or dinner, a classic spot in the area. And also Brickley’s Homemade Ice Cream is a can’t miss while you’re there too!
Neighborhoods
If you head down to the CT wineries, make your way over to the Stonington Borough. Such a quaint, beautiful little town center where you can walk around and look at the beautiful historic homes, grab lunch, or head down all the way to the end of the borough and check out the little lighthouse. The borough is about 20 minutes from Woodhaus.
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Stonington
If you head down to the CT wineries, make your way over to the Stonington Borough. Such a quaint, beautiful little town center where you can walk around and look at the beautiful historic homes, grab lunch, or head down all the way to the end of the borough and check out the little lighthouse. The borough is about 20 minutes from Woodhaus.
Food scene
A great lunch spot for lunch or dinner (with outdoor seating) if you're down in the Stonington Borough.
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Dog Watch Cafe
194 Water StA great lunch spot for lunch or dinner (with outdoor seating) if you're down in the Stonington Borough.
THE BEST. If you want a classic Rhode Island lunch or dinner with a bit of an upscale vibe, you MUST go here. This is a classic and local favorite. MAKE A RESERVATION!
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Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdTHE BEST. If you want a classic Rhode Island lunch or dinner with a bit of an upscale vibe, you MUST go here. This is a classic and local favorite. MAKE A RESERVATION!
TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill
210 Salt Pond RdWhile you're in watch hill, go to St. Claire Annex for lunch or ice cream. It's a walk-up window but don't let it fool you, their food is simple but good. Great lobster roll too!
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St Clair Annex Inc
141 Bay StWhile you're in watch hill, go to St. Claire Annex for lunch or ice cream. It's a walk-up window but don't let it fool you, their food is simple but good. Great lobster roll too!
The Ocean House is a historic luxury hotel that has been restored and it now Rhode Island's only 5 diamond resort. It's absolutely incredible. You can expect upscale dining and excellent service. They have a upscale dining room, a more casual grill room, and you can always grab cocktails on the patio with an incredible view of the ocean. Dress code here is resort casual but they are very strict. For evenings, gentlemen are required to wear collared shirts, jackets are recommended, and cocktail attire is recommend for ladies.
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Ocean House
1 Bluff Ave The Ocean House is a historic luxury hotel that has been restored and it now Rhode Island's only 5 diamond resort. It's absolutely incredible. You can expect upscale dining and excellent service. They have a upscale dining room, a more casual grill room, and you can always grab cocktails on the patio with an incredible view of the ocean. Dress code here is resort casual but they are very strict. For evenings, gentlemen are required to wear collared shirts, jackets are recommended, and cocktail attire is recommend for ladies.
Walking / Hiking
Right off the back of the property is the Woody Hill Management Area. There's a trail called the Woody Hill Loop you can find here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/rhode-island/woody-hill-loop. Our house is at the top of the loop so you may be able to hook up to it right from the house but I don't have personal experience doing it so I don't have a ton of guidance there.
Woody Hill Management Area
Right off the back of the property is the Woody Hill Management Area. There's a trail called the Woody Hill Loop you can find here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/rhode-island/woody-hill-loop. Our house is at the top of the loop so you may be able to hook up to it right from the house but I don't have personal experience doing it so I don't have a ton of guidance there.
Napatree Point has a gorgeous loop-walk right on the beach! It's in the Watch Hill part of town which is where Taylor Swift lives :) The Napatree trailhead is about 3 miles or so. If you decide to do this walk, drive right into downtown Watch Hill and find a spot either on the street or in the parking lot near the Watch Hill Yacht Club. Parking is free for 2 hrs. Walk to the back of the parking lot (towards the water) and in-between the shops and the yacht club and you'll see the beach entrance there. While you're in watch hill, go to St. Claire Annex for lunch or ice cream. It's a walk-up window but don't let it fool you, their food is simple but good. Great lobster roll too! There's also the Olympia Tea room where Taylor Swift's dad is often found having lunch :) It's a little more upscale so I don't recommend beach wear for that place, but still an option if you think it fits your plans. Great little shops in Watch Hill too. On your way out of Watch Hill, drive by the Ocean House. It's a historic luxury hotel that has been restored and it now a 5 diamond property. It's absolutely incredible.
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Napatree Point Conservation Area
Fort RoadNapatree Point has a gorgeous loop-walk right on the beach! It's in the Watch Hill part of town which is where Taylor Swift lives :) The Napatree trailhead is about 3 miles or so. If you decide to do this walk, drive right into downtown Watch Hill and find a spot either on the street or in the parking lot near the Watch Hill Yacht Club. Parking is free for 2 hrs. Walk to the back of the parking lot (towards the water) and in-between the shops and the yacht club and you'll see the beach entrance there. While you're in watch hill, go to St. Claire Annex for lunch or ice cream. It's a walk-up window but don't let it fool you, their food is simple but good. Great lobster roll too! There's also the Olympia Tea room where Taylor Swift's dad is often found having lunch :) It's a little more upscale so I don't recommend beach wear for that place, but still an option if you think it fits your plans. Great little shops in Watch Hill too. On your way out of Watch Hill, drive by the Ocean House. It's a historic luxury hotel that has been restored and it now a 5 diamond property. It's absolutely incredible.
Beach Bars
The Andrea
89 Atlantic AvePaddy's Beach Club
159 Atlantic AveWindjammer Surf Bar
321 Atlantic AveBeach Bar as in, literally on the beach! Outdoor patio overlooks the ocean. Awesome bloody Mary’s and weekend brunch! Also great spot at night, hosts reggae night and other great live bands! Check their website or social media for details.
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Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach RdBeach Bar as in, literally on the beach! Outdoor patio overlooks the ocean. Awesome bloody Mary’s and weekend brunch! Also great spot at night, hosts reggae night and other great live bands! Check their website or social media for details.