The best bars & nightlife in Salem

5 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Nightlife

Relaxed choice for comfort food, sports on TV, billiards & virtual golf at the Atkinson Resort.

85 Country Club Dr (Atkinson)

“Relaxed choice for comfort food, sports on TV, billiards & virtual golf at the Atkinson Resort.”

Nightlife

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

99 Rockingham Park Blvd W105

“Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.”

Nightlife

Chill hangout serves up basic bar fare alongside darts, billiards, sports TV & music nights.

171 Pelham St (Methuen)

“Chill hangout serves up basic bar fare alongside darts, billiards, sports TV & music nights.”

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Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

NH-28, 297 S Broadway

“Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.”

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Contemporary, farm-to-table plates and local wines feature at this restaurant set on a winery.

14 NH-111 (Derry)

“Contemporary, farm-to-table plates and local wines feature at this restaurant set on a winery.”