Norey’s Bar & Grille features more than 100 beers from around the world on tap, bottled, or cask.

Newport’s Norey’s Wine Bar & Grille was recognized as the “best beer bar” in Rhode Island in the annual Great American Beer Bars competition conducted by CraftBeer.com, the Brewers Association website for beer lovers. CraftBeer.com readers were polled to determine the best beer bar in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. “[Our] readers have an extensive level of insight on what makes a beer bar truly stand out,” said Jess Baker, Editor in Chief, CraftBeer.com. “The Great American Beer Bars, selected by nearly 8,000 individual nominations cast by CraftBeer.com readers, are each stewards of quality craft beer and beer service. These outstanding beer bars, taprooms and brewpubs introduce their customers to new and exciting beer experiences, and have been integral to the success of the independent craft brewing movement.”