Best spot for day drinking

I’m going to be in Newport for work next month and I have a free day to do some day drinking. It’s been 20 years since I lived down there and I’ve gotten too old for my idea of a good spot (Cassidy’s, Sharkeez etc) so I’m looking for recommendations.

Ideally, a nice patio with a beach view where me and a couple friends can eat, drink and be merry with a nice view of the ocean for a few hours. Then maybe after a few drinks we will hit up Beach Ball or Mutts for old time’s sake. 🤣

TIA!