Hotel Viking's Rooftop Lounge offers a Summer of Spirits, Stogies, Smooth Grooves + More

June 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Top of Newport, Hotel Viking’s rooftop lounge, has opened for the summer season. Open Tuesday through Sunday throughout the summer, Top of Newport features a full bar, a complete menu with culinary delights off the grill and live entertainment on the weekends. On Wednesdays, Top of Newport hosts ‘Spirits & Stogies’, a special event pairing spirits and cigars.  On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings Top of Newport features live music with a focus on local bands. For more information, call Hotel Viking at (401) 847-3300 or 800-556-7126.

“Top of Newport is a favorite spot for locals, especially after work, and our guests really like the chill, open-air atmosphere,” states Marlen Scalzi, Director of Sales and Marketing. “It is the perfect spot to unwind with friends and enjoy signature cocktails like a Gingerita and light fare like Narragansett Littleneck Clams and Lobster Club 'Sliders'.”

Top of Newport hours are 4pm-10pm Tuesday through Thursday and 2pm-10pm Friday through Sunday. Live music is from 5pm- 9pm on Friday and Saturday and from 2pm-6pm on Sundays. ‘Spirits & Stogies’ night, held every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm, invites guests to sample selected spirits along with a cigar pairing chosen by Cigar Queen Jessica Levine of Cigar Masters. Small bites prepared by Chef Kevin Thiele compliment each cigar and spirit. ‘Spirits & Stogies’ is limited to 30 guests and tickets are $35.

Hotel Viking, a member of Historic Hotels of America, features 209 guest rooms; the luxurious SpaTerre; fine dining at One Bellevue; over 14,000 square feet of meeting space; a historic chapel; a 24-hour business center; an indoor pool/whirlpool; and fitness center. For more information and reservations, please call Hotel Viking at 800-556-7126 or visit www.hotelviking.com.

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Hotel Viking, located in Newport, Rhode Island, is a member of Historic Hotels of America. Offering 209 rooms and suites, Hotel Viking features SpaTerre, fine dining, 14,000 square feet of event space, pool, fitness center and more. www.hotelviking.com.