Cocktail Bars in Salem

282 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

All Souls Lounge at 282 Derby Street is a Salem cocktail bar built on vintage cocktails, cold beer, and gourmet grilled cheese. The room runs under a pressed-tin ceiling with booths and a full bar, and a patio sits out front on Derby Street under string lights. Dine-in or order ahead through Toast.

278 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Bit Bar opened in Salem in 2016 at 278 Derby Street, blending a classic arcade and pinball hall with a full restaurant and bar. The lineup mixes 50+ vintage games, craft cocktails, local beer, creative comfort food, and live programming including music nights and drag shows. Accompanied minors welcome before 8pm; 21+ after.

118 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Blue Fez at 118 Washington Street is a Salem Moroccan restaurant from Chef Nasser, bringing 30+ years of experience and his native Morocco's flavors with a personal twist on traditional dishes. Cozy, romantic room with a full bar of custom cocktails, wines, and local beers. Lunch, dinner, private events, and catering.

215 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Brodie's Seaport at 215 Derby Street is a Salem waterfront restaurant serving char-grilled seafood, pasta, and classic comfort food (burgers, meatloaf), backed by a full bar with beer, cocktails, and wine. Live music weekends — Saturday with Danny Mac (7–10pm) and Sunday's Chris Fitz Blues Jam. Open daily noon–1am with kitchen service until 10pm.

75 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

87 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Dire Wolf Tavern at 87 Washington Street serves tavern favorites paired with award-winning scratch cocktails. The space is a warm, inclusive room running fast casual lunch and dinner nightly. Sister venue to Hallowed Ground in the same building.

87 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

148 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Mercy Tavern is a neighborhood gastropub at 148 Derby Street with food, drinks, and live music. Full menu for dine-in or online ordering, extended hours on weekends until 1am.

120 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Lively, casual Irish bar with eclectic pub grub & imported beers, plus live music & DJ nights.

121 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Olde Main Street Pub at 121 Essex Street is an Irish pub serving up a slice of Ireland for over a decade. Known for fish and chips and traditional Irish fare made from scratch, plus an extensive craft beer, whiskey, and cocktail list. A welcoming pub atmosphere off the main tourist drag.

231 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Rockafellas at 231 Essex Street serves fresh seafood, Black Angus steaks, refreshing salads, and gourmet flatbreads alongside an expansive full-service bar with specialty drinks. The space also runs as an event venue, with private functions hosted in the restaurant and Colonial Hall upstairs.

105 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill at 105 Canal Street is steps from Salem State University, with 40+ HD TVs (5 on a heated year-round patio). Daily specials, wings, beer, and premium spirits — built for watching sports.

268 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Restaurant and cocktail bar in Salem's Point neighborhood — craft drinks, sandwiches on bread from Virgilio's in Gloucester, and live programming most nights of the week: jazz, drag trivia, karaoke, and a B.Y.O. vinyl night. It works as a community gathering spot as much as a dinner room.

2 Bridge St Rear, Salem, MA 01970, USA

189 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

The Neighborhood Tavern at 189 Washington Street is the new Salem location of an American bar and restaurant brand originated in Northborough, MA. The space features a diverse menu, craft beer selection, 33 sports TVs, and Sunday brunch in a family-friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Email tntavernsalem@outlook.com for inquiries.

209 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

The Roof is Salem's only open-air rooftop bar and restaurant, perched atop The Hotel Salem at 209 Essex Street. Strong drinks and a Mexican-inspired menu of tacos and rice bowls served from an outdoor kitchen with expansive views of Salem's cobblestone streets and bustling harbor. Seasonal hours; named 'Best Hotel Bar' and 'Best Bar for City Views' by Northshore Magazine.

168 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Village Tavern is an American tavern in the heart of downtown Salem serving classic comfort food alongside three full-service bars, with a spacious patio that fits families and groups. Located at 168 Essex Street.

95 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Salem VFW Post 1524 at 95 Derby Street has been serving Salem's veterans and community since 1927. The establishment is open to both veterans and the general public — daily food service with rotating specials, plus regular live music on Thursday nights and monthly meetings.

283 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Witchside Tavern at 283 Derby Street is a Salem comfort-food restaurant with a witch-themed atmosphere, serving appetizers, entrées, and brunch alongside a full bar. Catering, private events, and online ordering available.