The best bars & nightlife in Salem
45 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Xicha Brewing - North Salem - Taproom brings a family-friendly Latin American vibe to the neighborhood with house-brewed beers, tacos, and…
Sammies Keizer
NightlifeSammies Keizer is the local Home of the AHHH Factor, where background music stays chill so you can actually talk, sports stay front and…
Sammies Keizer
NightlifeKofi Café Y Cocktails
NightlifeWhether you need a work-friendly corner or a quick cafecito, Kofi Café Y Cocktails brings in-house roasted be
Kofi Café Y Cocktails
NightlifeThe Shack Bar & Grill
NightlifeWhen you want wings, pulled pork nachos, and a round of pool before belting out your karaoke favorites, The Shack Bar & Grill nails the…
The Shack Bar & Grill
NightlifeUp in Keizer, Mesa del Rincon, Cerveceria & Taproom keeps it easygoing with a lineup heavy on crisp Mexican lagers, local guest pours from…
THE LINQ by Mr. Hookah - Portland
NightlifeNeed a low-key hangout this week, Gresham? The LINQ by Mr. Hookah - Portland pairs richly packed hookah bowls with bold, exotic flavor…
THE LINQ by Mr. Hookah - Portland
NightlifeScotch Lodge
NightlifeScotch Lodge is a cocktail bar for Whisky lovers curated by Tommy Klus, with a playfully modern Pacific Northwest inspired menu from Chef…
Scotch Lodge
NightlifeFrank Wine Bar
NightlifeUpscale shop offers wines by the glass or bottles to go, finger foods & custom-design bouquets.
Frank Wine Bar
NightlifeSecret Grove
NightlifeSecret Grove is an artist-built cocktail lounge and music venue, with every detail from stage to seating tuned for listening, dancing, and…
Secret Grove
NightlifeThe Fates Bread and Bottle Co.
NightlifeFreshly baked bread meets great bottles at The Fates Bread and Bottle Co., a one-kitchen-witch wine shoppe and veg-forward eatery serving…
The Fates Bread and Bottle Co.
NightlifeBoundary Social Club
NightlifeBoundary Social Club is a members-only wine retreat where talented staff pour exceptional wines and top-shelf spirits in a relaxed, refined…
Boundary Social Club
NightlifeMcMenamins Raleigh Hills Pub
NightlifeMcMenamins Raleigh Hills Pub is that comfy neighborhood spot with a double pyramid roof, vaulted wood ceilings, and a trompe-l'œil mural…
McMenamins Raleigh Hills Pub
NightlifeNo Doubts Wine Bar
NightlifeWhether you’re in a bold-red mood or craving something crisp, No Doubts Wine Bar keeps it fun with a rotating lineup and the kind of…
No Doubts Wine Bar
NightlifeBAR Botellón
NightlifeBar Botellón keeps it delightfully simple, pouring Spanish-leaning wines, sherry and vermouth plus classic red-wine sangria alongside tapas…
BAR Botellón
NightlifeHale Pele
NightlifeTrade the gray for a glimmering pearl at Hale Pele, where over 50 classic and contemporary tiki cocktails use fresh juices, premium…
Hale Pele
NightlifeSchilling Cider House & Gluten Free Kitchen keeps 33 rotating draft ciders flowing, with curated flights if you like to taste around, plus…
Cristom Vineyards
NightlifeSettle in at Cristom Vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills and sip Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a Willamette Valley icon celebrating…
Cristom Vineyards
NightlifePortland Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room keeps the weeknight vibe strong with small-batch Oregon and Washington pours from the coast-born…
Honeywood Winery
NightlifeHoneywood Winery has you covered with varietal picks like Poodle Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer, fruit-forward bottles from the Wildberry…
Honeywood Winery
NightlifeThe Rambler
NightlifeThe Rambler is a cozy converted-bungalow bar in Portland’s Mississippi Avenue District serving cocktails, local craft beer, and a great…
The Rambler
NightlifePintxo's In The Alley: Bull Run Bar
NightlifePintxo's In The Alley: Bull Run Bar is the kind of spot you wander into for a proper pour, stay for the deep Whiskey Library and Spirits…
Pintxo's In The Alley: Bull Run Bar
NightlifeNoira
NightlifeNeed an easy win this week? Noira is the Salem wine bar for low-key catchups and high-quality sips, with a thoughtful list that makes…
Noira
NightlifeThe Old Portland Wine Bar
NightlifeIf your idea of perfect Portland is a glass of great wine with bread and cheese in a wood-paneled room full of vintage character, The Old…
The Old Portland Wine Bar
NightlifeLa Familia Cider
NightlifeLa Familia Cider turns traditional Mexican aguas frescas into crisp, fruit-forward hard ciders, blending Oregon craft know-how with the…
La Familia Cider
NightlifeEola Hills Legacy Estate Vineyard
NightlifeEola Hills Legacy Estate Vineyard pairs sweeping vineyard and coastal range views with a rotating flight of Barrel Select Reserve, plus…
Eola Hills Legacy Estate Vineyard
NightlifeTrinity Vineyards
NightlifeTrinity Vineyards pours relaxed weekend tastings that feel like a mini reset without leaving town. There’s an on-site kitchen, a calendar…
Trinity Vineyards
NightlifeAnkeny Vineyard
NightlifeAnkeny Vineyard is that tucked-away Salem spot where estate-grown pours meet handcrafted pizzas, live music every weekend, and sunsets that…
Ankeny Vineyard
NightlifeCubanisimo Vineyards
NightlifeTake a mini-vacation at Cubanisimo Vineyards where award-winning wines meet Cuban flair and vineyard views that make group chats go quiet.…
Cubanisimo Vineyards
NightlifeTabor Tavern
NightlifeTabor Tavern is that rare Portland spot that nails cozy gastropub fare alongside legit brunch and happy hour. Grab a jar of their salty,…
Tabor Tavern
NightlifeSparky's Brewing Company
NightlifeSparky's Brewing Company keeps locals happily posted up with around 30 taps of house beers plus wine and cider, an easy counter-service…
Sparky's Brewing Company
NightlifeThe Coin Jam
NightlifeRelive your high-score glory with rotating vintage and new games while your crew fuels up on fresh-made comfort fare, beer, wine, and…
The Coin Jam
NightlifeWest Hills Vineyards
NightlifeWest Hills Vineyards turns wine into a true gathering, pouring wines on a historic property with an 1886 farmhouse and grounds once home to…
West Hills Vineyards
NightlifeHelium Comedy Club
NightlifeFamous TV comics draw laughs at this stand-up comedy club with a variety of American eats.
Helium Comedy Club
NightlifeThe Valkyrie Wine Tavern
NightlifeWhere Willamette Valley meets the world, The Valkyrie Wine Tavern lines up thoughtful pours and bottle discoveries that nudge you out of…
The Valkyrie Wine Tavern
NightlifeArchive Coffee & Bar
NightlifeStart your day with specialty coffee that actually wakes up your brain, then swing by this week for Golden Age cocktails, and let Archive…
Archive Coffee & Bar
NightlifeFeeling like a midweek upgrade? Friendship Vietnamese Kitchen x Stem Wine Bar pairs soulful Vietnamese dishes and cocktails with a fun…
45th Parallel Wines
Nightlife45th Parallel Wines is where global finds meet chill neighborhood energy. Est. 2017, this bar-meets-bottle shop rotates wine, beer, cider,…
45th Parallel Wines
NightlifeRH Estate Wines at Redhawk Vineyard
NightlifeWillamette Valley roots meet fresh energy at RH Estate Wines at Redhawk Vineyard, where a remodeled tasting room pairs classic Redhawk…
RH Estate Wines at Redhawk Vineyard
NightlifeCurious Comedy Theater
NightlifeNonprofit improv and sketch home base Curious Comedy Theater keeps the jokes sharp and the vibes welcoming, spotlighting underserved voices…
Curious Comedy Theater
NightlifeCat's Paw Saloon
NightlifeWhether you’re Portland-bound for errands or a show, Cat's Paw Saloon is a low-key spot for cocktails and cold beer, with a dog-friendly…
Cat's Paw Saloon
NightlifeBar Diane
NightlifeDown an alley in NW Portland, Bar Diane nails the balance of wines from independent producers, classic martinis and spritzes, and a…
Bar Diane
NightlifeSOB Brewery Smokehouse
NightlifeSOB Brewery Smokehouse keeps it local with house-brewed craft beers, rotating food pod bites from pizza to Indian dishes, and the kind of…
SOB Brewery Smokehouse
NightlifeThe Half Penny Public House
NightlifeUnfussy tavern offering hearty American comfort fare, with TV sports & regular live music.
The Half Penny Public House
NightlifeHawthorne Hideaway
NightlifeWhether you come for the mystery or just a solid night out, Hawthorne Hideaway nails the Twin Peaks mood without taking itself too…
Hawthorne Hideaway
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