The best bars & nightlife in Salem

Contemporary Mediterranean eatery using locally-sourced ingredients & offering specialty cocktails.

256 Cabot St (Beverly)

Upbeat American tavern with a patio, game room & big beer list serving classic American pub grub.

168 Essex St

20 draft lines pouring pints of housemade suds plus facilities available to outside craft brewers.

1250 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

Speakeasy-inspired eatery offering Italian small plates & custom cocktails with a whiskey emphasis.

230 Hanover St (Boston)

Shared plates & creative cocktails served in an intimate speakeasy that has an alley entrance.

5 Utica St (Boston)

Polished joint offering classic sandwiches & cocktails, plus a large selection of board games.

1478 Tremont St (Boston)

Swanky bar at the Ritz-Carlton serving up martinis & craft cocktails amid midcentury-modern decor.

10 Avery St (Boston)

Sandwiches, cocktails & craft beers served in an easygoing, plant-filled hangout with a terrace.

54 Salem St (Boston)

Italian market, restaurant, and bar serving pasta, seafood, and more in a comfortable setting.

10 Bessom St (Marblehead)

Stylish, intimate bar serving creative cocktails, snacks, and small dishes.

5 N Square (Boston)

Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.

130 Canal St

Popular craft beer brand pours pints in a hip warehouse & riverside garden with communal tables.

283R Derby St

Easygoing bar with a rustic vibe & outdoor tables, serving craft ciders & light bites.

108 Jackson St

Relaxed venue for craft beers on-tap, pizza and gourmet sandwiches, plus outdoor seating.

1 Lovejoy Wharf #101 (Boston)

Parisian-style restaurant highlighting seasonal ingredients, from nearby farmers, in French dishes.

65 Washington St

Specialty cocktails, wines by the glass & unique pub snacks offered in a hip, retro setting.

1377 Boylston St (Boston)

Clerys 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…

113 Dartmouth St (Boston)

Sophisticated outpost offering a range of seafood dishes, global wines & draft brews.

129 Columbus Ave First Floor (Boston)

A swanky 1920s-inspired setting, including a separate lounge, for upscale New England fare & drinks.

11 Beacon St (Boston)

Creative wine program offering tastes to full bottles with small plates & entrees in a modern space.

581 Washington St (Boston)

Stylish, intimate wine bar with light menu of cheese, crudo & imported varieties of tinned fish.

45 Province St (Boston)

Romantic spot serving tapas including ceviche and tacos alongside craft cocktails and beer.

397A Chelsea St (Boston)

Small-production, natural and female-produced wines star at nathálie, where the rotating list and half-bottle setup make commitment…

186 Brookline Ave (Boston)

Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting; open late nights.

525 Tremont St (Boston)

Casual restaurant featuring burgers and veggie plates, along with a wine list focused on natural varieties.

615 E Broadway (Boston)

Cool destination supplying contemporary Greek specialties & wines in industrial-chic surroundings.

48 Gloucester St (Boston)

Wine bar with Mediterranean eats, plus an on-site winery, retail shop & acclaimed live music space.

80 Beverly St (Boston)

Next Door Speakeasy is the kind of dimly lit hideaway where the bartenders actually ask what you're in the mood for, then dream up…

103 Porter St (Boston)

Flights & pints of housemade beers, plus casual bites, in a vaulted room with a cozy, historic vibe.

35 Temple Pl (Boston)

Eatery specializing in innovative American comfort food, also serving beer, boozy shakes & drinks.

21 Temple Pl (Boston)