The best bars & nightlife in Salem
62 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Corrib Pub & Restaurant
NightlifeCorrib Pub & Restaurant has been serving Boston since 1988 with the kind of friendly, no fuss vibe that turns a quick pint into a lingering…
Corrib Pub & Restaurant
NightlifeBoston Winery
NightlifeBoston Winery brings three generations of winemaking to guided tastings and food-and-wine pairings, crafting honest wines from premium…
Boston Winery
NightlifeTony C's Sports Bar & Grill - Peabody is the kind of spot where you actually see the play develop, thanks to jumbo HD screens and premium…
Lower Mills Tavern
NightlifeCreative spins on American pub plates in a comfy spot with whiskey & frequent live music.
Lower Mills Tavern
NightlifeLuckeys Distillery & Cocktail Bar
NightlifeLuckeys Distillery & Cocktail Bar is a working distillery with a cocktail bar right here in Peabody, where you can watch spirits made…
Luckeys Distillery & Cocktail Bar
NightlifeRenegade's Pub
NightlifeRenegade's Pub is the East Boston spot locals sneak to when they want drafts brewed within 200 miles, a serious whiskey lineup, and pub…
Renegade's Pub
NightlifeKelley Square Pub
NightlifeKelley Square Pub is that friendly, no-fuss spot for Italian-American classics and legit house barbecue, from ribs and chicken with their…
Kelley Square Pub
NightlifeCunard Tavern
NightlifeCunard Tavern turns Eastie’s shipyard history into a laid-back hang with American plates that flirt with global flavors, a strong craft…
Cunard Tavern
NightlifeThe Layover
NightlifeThe Layover is East Boston’s lush little escape with tiki cocktails, panoramic harbor views, and a walk-up window pouring craft beer and…
The Layover
NightlifeFibber McGee's
NightlifeFibber McGee's is that independently owned Beverly pub where the wings and burgers hit just right, the craft beer and cocktails keep the…
Fibber McGee's
NightlifeThe Indo
NightlifeOld-world charm, proper pints, and weekly mischief await at The Indo in downtown Beverly. Think traditional-and-American pub fare with real…
The Indo
NightlifeLucky Dog
NightlifeLucky Dog keeps it simple in the best way, with cold beer on tap, a proper dart board, and a neighborhood crowd that actually says hi.…
Lucky Dog
NightlifeGalway Girl Irish Pub
NightlifeGalway Girl Pub in Beverly nails the cozy, community feel, with classic Irish dishes, hearty stew, and the perfect pint of Guinness. It’s…
Galway Girl Irish Pub
NightlifeThe Cannery
NightlifeThe Cannery is the waterfront bar built for Salem evenings, think cold drinks, salty air, and sunsets you can actually feel smug about.…
The Cannery
NightlifeAnchor Pub & Grille
NightlifeAnchor Pub & Grille keeps it local with fresh seafood daily, juicy burgers, and Boat Drinks built for lingering. Grab a lobster roll or…
Anchor Pub & Grille
NightlifeNon Poke Bowl
NightlifeNon Poke Bowl is where poke meets freshness, a straightforward spot for bright, clean flavors when you need a quick, not-boring lunch or…
Non Poke Bowl
NightlifeJacob's Corner
NightlifeWhen the week needs a reset, Jacob's Corner has the cozy, sports-bar energy dialed in with darts, a jukebox, and the kind of custom…
Jacob's Corner
NightlifeRaise The Bar Events
NightlifeIf your backyard graduation morphs into a crowd or your office event needs a glow-up, Raise The Bar Events brings pro bartenders,…
Raise The Bar Events
NightlifeSoma
NightlifeContemporary Mediterranean eatery using locally-sourced ingredients & offering specialty cocktails.
Soma
NightlifeVillage Tavern | Bar & grill
NightlifeVillage Tavern is that dependable Salem hang where the patio is wide, three bars stay lively, and the arcade room plus Diamond tourney pool…
Village Tavern | Bar & grill
NightlifeGranite Coast Brewing Company
NightlifeGranite Coast Brewing Company in Peabody pours a rotating variety made with fresh, local ingredients. Swing by the taproom, sample a few…
Granite Coast Brewing Company
NightlifeCoastal Mass. Brewing
NightlifeCoastal Mass. Brewing keeps things interesting with a perpetually rotating lineup of bright, explorative microbrews, all brewed in-house on…
Coastal Mass. Brewing
NightlifeDorchester Brewing Company
NightlifeDorchester Brewing Company pairs fresh pints with Boston’s Best View, plus cocktails and wine, smoky eats from M&M BBQ, and the…
Dorchester Brewing Company
NightlifeToscana Bar Italiano
NightlifeKeep it close to home with Toscana Bar Italiano, a classically modern gastrobar pouring premium craft cocktails and a deep wine lineup…
Toscana Bar Italiano
NightlifeEast Regiment Beer Company
NightlifeEast Regiment Beer Company keeps things easy in Salem with a veteran-owned taproom pouring a wide selection of craft beer, Crazy Good…
East Regiment Beer Company
NightlifeParla
NightlifeParla is a speakeasy-inspired North End gem where Italian small plates meet wildly inventive drinks, from riffed-on classics to originals…
Parla
NightlifeOFFSUIT
NightlifeOffsuit keeps it intimate and unpretentious with albums spinning, no password, no dress code, and cocktails that are anything but boring.…
OFFSUIT
NightlifeTavern of Tales: Café & Bar
NightlifeTavern of Tales: Café & Bar is that polished neighborhood spot where classic sandwiches and cocktails meet a legit board game stash. Grab…
Tavern of Tales: Café & Bar
NightlifeCouch Dog Brewing Company
NightlifeWhether you're craving a fresh pint after work or looking for a laid back spot to catch a weekend event, Couch Dog Brewing Company keeps…
Couch Dog Brewing Company
NightlifePalm & Crane
NightlifePalm & Crane is the cocktail lounge at Brodie's Pub, built for lingering conversations and well-balanced drinks. Locals hit it for…
Palm & Crane
NightlifeEqual Measure
NightlifeEqual Measure nails that sweet spot between adventurous and familiar, pouring culinary-minded, seasonal, sustainable cocktails over a back…
Equal Measure
NightlifeAvery Bar
NightlifeAvery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston serves craft cocktails and shareable plates in a warm, refined lobby lounge. When your week needs a…
Avery Bar
NightlifeBackbeat Brewing Company
NightlifeBackbeat Brewing Company keeps your week humming with fresh beer, legit coffee, and a food menu that actually hits. Check their events and…
Backbeat Brewing Company
NightlifeWicked Craft Co.
NightlifeWicked Craft Co. nails the sweet spot between chill hangout and late-night energy, with sandwiches, crafty cocktails, and cold beers in a…
Wicked Craft Co.
NightlifeGentile Brewing Company
NightlifeWhether you want an unfussy pint after work or a place where kids and pups fit right in, Gentile Brewing Company nails the neighborhood…
Gentile Brewing Company
NightlifeCaffe Italia Trattoria
NightlifeCaffe Italia Trattoria is the kind of comfy spot you keep in your back pocket, with a proper bar, an Italian market for take-home goodies,…
Caffe Italia Trattoria
NightlifeFarmacia
NightlifeWhether you’re cocktail curious or deeply nerdy, Farmacia runs a ticketed, progressive tasting of inventive drinks with small snacks…
Farmacia
NightlifeJaho Coffee Roaster & Bakery
NightlifeJaho Coffee Roaster & Bakery is that rare Salem standby where house-roasted single origins and blends like North Shore Fog pair with…
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Bakery
NightlifeTrillium - Fort Point
NightlifeTrillium - Fort Point keeps things easy with draft pours, a full menu, and hangouts across the taproom, roof deck, and patio. Bonus points…
Trillium - Fort Point
NightlifeNotch Brewery & Tap Room - Salem
NightlifeNotch Brewery & Tap Room - Salem blends hip warehouse energy with a breezy riverside garden and communal tables, ideal for weeknight hangs…
Notch Brewery & Tap Room - Salem
NightlifeFar From The Tree
NightlifeFar From The Tree is Salem’s craft cider house, established in 2013, turning local apples into creative, high-quality ciders that actually…
Far From The Tree
NightlifeDrawdown Brewing
NightlifeDrawdown Brewing keeps things easy for a local pint: a cozy taproom with fresh beer, low-key vibes, and a calendar full of happenings. They…
Drawdown Brewing
NightlifeMighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen
NightlifeMighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen drops juicy house brews, a legit kitchen, and even coffee bars with breakfast, so you can roll from latte…
Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen
NightlifeNight Shift Brewing - Lovejoy Wharf
NightlifeRelaxed venue for craft beers on-tap, pizza and gourmet sandwiches, plus outdoor seating.
Night Shift Brewing - Lovejoy Wharf
NightlifeExtra Dirty Cocktail Club
NightlifeThink progressive cocktail tasting meets full dinner, curated start to finish. Extra Dirty Cocktail Club runs pre-paid, all-inclusive…
Extra Dirty Cocktail Club
NightlifeBernadette
NightlifeBernadette brings Parisian charm without the fuss, turning peak-season ingredients from nearby farms into French plates that actually suit…
Bernadette
NightlifeFool's Errand
NightlifeThink of Fool's Errand as Chef Tiffani Faison's playful, adult snack bar, where inventive cocktails meet indulgent bites and the whole…
Fool's Errand
NightlifeClerys
NightlifeClerys is that easy yes when the group chat asks where to meet, a one stop destination in the historic South End for a quick bite, a quick…
Clerys
NightlifeMoon Bar
NightlifeWhen you want Mooncusser-level flavor without the whole tasting-menu commitment, Moon Bar brings bright, globally inspired seafood plates,…
Moon Bar
NightlifeCarrie Nation Cocktail Club
NightlifeIf you crave a little Gatsby with your night out, Carrie Nation Cocktail Club nails the 1920s lounge feel, separate lounge and all, with…
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club
NightlifeSip Wine Bar and Kitchen
NightlifeIf your group ranges from just a taste to bring the bottle, Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen nails it with a creative wine program, thoughtful…
Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen
Nightlifehaley.henry
NightlifeDowntown Crossing’s Haley.Henry, a 2024 James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Wine Program, pours thoughtful, small-production wines…
haley.henry
NightlifeRose - International Tapas & Bar
NightlifeWhen you want a romantic spot with legit craft cocktails, Rose - International Tapas & Bar brings Eastie energy with international tapas…
Rose - International Tapas & Bar
Nightlifenathálie
NightlifeSmall-production, natural and female-produced wines star at nathálie, where the rotating list and half-bottle setup make commitment…
nathálie
NightlifeBarcelona Wine Bar
NightlifeExtensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting; open late nights.
Barcelona Wine Bar
NightlifeGray's Hall
NightlifeGray's Hall keeps things low-key and delicious with a natural-leaning wine list, a legit burger, and veggie plates that actually taste like…
Gray's Hall
NightlifeKrasi
NightlifeKrasi is a wine bar first and foremost, and their Symposium Wednesdays are basically a friendly crash course in Greek varietals... stories…
Krasi
NightlifeCity Winery Boston
NightlifeCity Winery Boston nails the dinner and a show thing with intimate concerts and comedy, guided tastings, and a kitchen built to pair with…
City Winery Boston
NightlifeNext Door Speakeasy
NightlifeNext Door Speakeasy is the kind of dimly lit hideaway where the bartenders actually ask what you're in the mood for, then dream up…
Next Door Speakeasy
NightlifeDemocracy Brewing
NightlifeFrom Kölsch to IPA, Democracy Brewing keeps it house-brewed and pairs pours with scratch-made eats like hand-shaped tortillas and an…
Democracy Brewing
Nightlifejm Curley
Nightlifejm Curley serves unfussy, craveable plates and legit drinks, then ups the ante with Bogie's Place, their speakeasy steakhouse. Keep it…
jm Curley
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