Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Gulu-Gulu Cafe at 247 Essex Street is a bohemian Salem café running an extensive crepe menu alongside artisan sandwiches, craft beer, and coffee. Established 2005 and at this address since 2007, the venue hosts live local bands and singer-songwriters throughout the week. Building history connects to the original Salem Gas Light Company HQ from 1850.
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Specials
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Wednesday, October 28
La Chouffe Beer & 'What's Your Chouffe Type?' Menu
Featuring La Chouffe Blonde on tap, plus Chouffe Cherry and Chouffe Framboise bottles. Swag also available.
specialsCaptured Oct 30, 2026 via Salem Snap
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Limited time
Wandering Soul Beer Collaboration
A hazy, juicy, and smooth beer with fruity, floral hop aromas and big flavors of mango, tangerine, and passion fruit, balanced by a solid malt backbone.
specialsCaptured Oct 30, 2026 via Salem Snap
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Wednesday, October 28
La Chouffe Beer & 'What's Your Chouffe Type?' Menu
Featuring La Chouffe Blonde on tap, plus Chouffe Cherry and Chouffe Framboise bottles. Swag also available.
specialsCaptured Oct 27, 2026 via Salem Snap
Upcoming events
- Live Music
Sat, Nov 7 · 8 PM
Stephen Brodsky w/ Adam McGrath and Erik Wormwood
Stephen Brodsky of Cave In, Old Man Gloom, and New Idea Society is coming to Gulu-Gulu Cafe! In tow he’ll have Adam McGrath (Cave In) and Erik Wormwood (Louder Joy). Expect solo sets from all three and a special duo set from Stephen and Adam. No cover.
- Entertainment
Sun, Nov 8 · 2 PM
Diamond's Dine-In with DJ Maxine Harrison
Diamonds Dine In the musical millennial drag revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy! No cover, but we suggest you show up early. All seats are first come, first served. Larger groups might not be seated together.
- Comedy
Wed, Nov 11 · 6 PM
Bingo with Will Pottorf
Come enjoy our weekly Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff! Expect unhinged entertainment and positive bingo energy. No cover.
- Live Music
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 PM
Music Open Mic
Every Thursday night, Gulu-Gulu Café & Bar turns into one of Salem's most welcoming rooms for live music, creativity, and unexpected moments. Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited. Signups start at 7:30 PM, music kicks off shortly after 8, and there's never a cover. Sorry, no standup comedy.
- Entertainment
Sun, Nov 15 · 2 PM
Diamond's Dine-In with DJ Maxine Harrison
Diamonds Dine In the musical millennial drag revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy! No cover, but we suggest you show up early. All seats are first come, first served. Larger groups might not be seated together.
- Comedy
Wed, Nov 18 · 6 PM
Bingo with Will Pottorf
Come enjoy our weekly Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff! Expect unhinged entertainment and positive bingo energy. No cover.
- Live Music
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM
Music Open Mic
Every Thursday night, Gulu-Gulu Café & Bar turns into one of Salem's most welcoming rooms for live music, creativity, and unexpected moments. Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited. Signups start at 7:30 PM, music kicks off shortly after 8, and there's never a cover. Sorry, no standup comedy.
- Entertainment
Sun, Nov 22 · 2 PM
Diamond's Dine-In with DJ Maxine Harrison
Diamonds Dine In the musical millennial drag revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy! No cover, but we suggest you show up early. All seats are first come, first served. Larger groups might not be seated together.
- Comedy
Wed, Nov 25 · 6 PM
Bingo with Will Pottorf
Come enjoy our weekly Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff! Expect unhinged entertainment and positive bingo energy. No cover.
- Live Music
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 PM
Music Open Mic
Every Thursday night, Gulu-Gulu Café & Bar turns into one of Salem's most welcoming rooms for live music, creativity, and unexpected moments. Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited. Signups start at 7:30 PM, music kicks off shortly after 8, and there's never a cover. Sorry, no standup comedy.
- Entertainment
Sun, Nov 29 · 2 PM
Diamond's Dine-In with DJ Maxine Harrison
Diamonds Dine In the musical millennial drag revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy! No cover, but we suggest you show up early. All seats are first come, first served. Larger groups might not be seated together.
- Comedy
Wed, Dec 2 · 6 PM
Bingo with Will Pottorf
Come enjoy our weekly Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff! Expect unhinged entertainment and positive bingo energy. No cover.
- Live Music
Thu, Dec 3 · 7:30 PM
Music Open Mic
Every Thursday night, Gulu-Gulu Café & Bar turns into one of Salem's most welcoming rooms for live music, creativity, and unexpected moments. Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited. Signups start at 7:30 PM, music kicks off shortly after 8, and there's never a cover. Sorry, no standup comedy.
- Entertainment
Sun, Dec 6 · 2 PM
Diamond's Dine-In with DJ Maxine Harrison
Diamonds Dine In the musical millennial drag revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy! No cover, but we suggest you show up early. All seats are first come, first served. Larger groups might not be seated together.
- Comedy
Wed, Dec 9 · 6 PM
Bingo with Will Pottorf
Come enjoy our weekly Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff! Expect unhinged entertainment and positive bingo energy. No cover.
- Live Music
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:30 PM
Music Open Mic
Every Thursday night, Gulu-Gulu Café & Bar turns into one of Salem's most welcoming rooms for live music, creativity, and unexpected moments. Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited. Signups start at 7:30 PM, music kicks off shortly after 8, and there's never a cover. Sorry, no standup comedy.
- Entertainment
Sun, Dec 13 · 2 PM
Diamond's Dine-In with DJ Maxine Harrison
Diamonds Dine In the musical millennial drag revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy! No cover, but we suggest you show up early. All seats are first come, first served. Larger groups might not be seated together.
- Comedy
Wed, Dec 16 · 6 PM
Bingo with Will Pottorf
Come enjoy our weekly Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff! Expect unhinged entertainment and positive bingo energy. No cover.
- Live Music
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
Music Open Mic
Every Thursday night, Gulu-Gulu Café & Bar turns into one of Salem's most welcoming rooms for live music, creativity, and unexpected moments. Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited. Signups start at 7:30 PM, music kicks off shortly after 8, and there's never a cover. Sorry, no standup comedy.
- Entertainment
Sun, Dec 20 · 2 PM
Diamond's Dine-In with DJ Maxine Harrison
Diamonds Dine In the musical millennial drag revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy! No cover, but we suggest you show up early. All seats are first come, first served. Larger groups might not be seated together.