The best bars & nightlife in Salem
16 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Two Friends Brewing
NightlifeFounded by two chemists who brew with brains and heart, Two Friends Brewing keeps 12 taps rotating with everything from crisp German…
Two Friends Brewing
NightlifeMillie's Cocktails
NightlifeMillie's Cocktails brings the Waterloo Arts District a tight list of creative pours like the Tzatziki 'Tini and Lake Erie Elixir, plus…
Millie's Cocktails
NightlifeWagon Wheel Pub
NightlifeNeed a no-fuss spot that nails the classics this week? Wagon Wheel Pub is your neighborhood go-to for juicy burgers, crispy wings, and…
Wagon Wheel Pub
NightlifePorco Lounge & Tiki Room
NightlifePorco Lounge & Tiki Room is your midweek mini-vacation, with award-winning tiki cocktails built on fresh-squeezed juices, house-made…
Porco Lounge & Tiki Room
NightlifeFormerly Secret Society Comedy, Henceforth Comedy keeps the city laughing with curated lineups that pop up at cool spots around town. Keep…
The Treehouse
NightlifeWith an actual tree over the bar and a pint of Guinness poured the way it should be, The Treehouse nails the cozy-meets-rowdy pub vibe.…
The Treehouse
NightlifeOld Angle Tavern
NightlifeNamed after a 19th-century Cleveland Irish neighborhood, Old Angle Tavern nails the neighborhood-pub sweet spot with stone-and-wood…
Old Angle Tavern
NightlifeRiser Tavern & Grill
NightlifeRiser Tavern & Grill keeps it neighborly with Chef Lindsey St.Pierre’s fresh-ingredient menu, rotating weekly specials, and a big selection…
Riser Tavern & Grill
NightlifeThe Brownhoist Cider Company LLC
NightlifeFrom their NE Ohio orchard to your glass, The Brownhoist Cider Company LLC makes crisp, dry ciders with non-GMO, pesticide-free apples and…
The Brownhoist Cider Company LLC
NightlifeHilarities 4th Street Theatre
NightlifeHilarities 4th Street Theatre keeps national stand-up rolling through, and you can make it a full night with cocktails at Kevin's Martini…
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
NightlifeCent'Anni
NightlifeWhen your week needs a mood lift, Cent'Anni brings Cleveland’s Little Italy to life with a cozy cocktail bar vibe, Italian drinking…
Cent'Anni
NightlifeRowley Inn
NightlifeRowley Inn is that food-driven neighborhood bar pouring local brews and turning out Cleveland-twist plates that actually hit the spot, and…
Rowley Inn
NightlifeButcher and the Brewer
NightlifeButcher and the Brewer pairs housemade beers with carefully sourced American fare in an industrial-chic setting that feels equal parts…
Butcher and the Brewer
NightlifeGreat Lakes Brewing Company
NightlifeGreat Lakes Brewing Company keeps the pints interesting with a dialed-in tap list, a lively brewpub for pairing beer with bites, and patio…
Great Lakes Brewing Company
NightlifeLa Cave Du Vin
NightlifeLa Cave du Vin is a cozy wine bar and shop with a deep bottle list, craft beers for the hop-inclined, and plenty of cheese to match. Voted…
La Cave Du Vin
NightlifeCharacters Sports Bar & Grill
NightlifeCharacters Sports Bar & Grill has been serving Parma for over 20 years, and their awesome wings are the kind you start craving before…
Characters Sports Bar & Grill
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