Historic locations always are exciting to visit, especially when they have been converted to a fun…read morewatering hole. Lunch was so good and the vibe was super chill. Staff was super friendly and the owner even has puppy's she's seeking good homes for.

Let me preface this by saying I'm been there a few times, so my review is lenient due to other…read morepositive experiences. On my latest trip there, everything was going well until I left. Being the good patron that I am, I often bus my own table to the bar area. When I dropped off my glass this time, the bartender asked me twice if I paid. I paid her in cash not more than a half hour before that. She still raised a accusatory eyeball as I said this. Why would I go to the bar and drop off my glass if I was trying to bail without paying? Next time, bar staff, please take your memory medication before going to work. Despite how cool this place looks, I won't be returning.

Came to this location a few times with some coworkers. If we had tried it out sooner, we would have…read morebeen regulars for the time we were working in the area. The inside is nice tables and seating at the bar. The service excellent. 48 items on tap. Ciders, stouts, ipas, reds, ales, and many more different types of beers. Beers available for purchase in can or bottle form, as well as growlers to go. There are snacks on the house. Pretzels, popcorn, nuts, and a spicy mix. We went on a trivia night, right before Halloween. Had a good time. I wish we had something like this where I am from. If in the area again, I would be stopping in.

Westside has a great selection of beer on tap. Everything from non alcoholic drinks to ciders to…read morestouts. Local and non local selections. The inside of the taphouse is clean and open, and the people are friendly. The pour for the Guinness was solid. The outdoor area had a good amount of seating. With a fire pit and TV. They have the ability to curtain off the outdoor area for poor weather seating as well. The only reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars is due to not having a food menu. However, they do have a few pub snacks to munch on if needed.

This place is a gem! It's tucked away but once you find it you'll be glad you stopped in…read more The owner hands down makes some of the best cocktails I have ever had. If you want a delicious sweet treat try "your mother". Lots of the cocktails are made with in-house syrups. They also have a nice selection of snacks and food items too. Come in for a nightcap, to meet with friends or even if you're going on a date. I also loved that there was a dj and the place was decorated for Halloween! I also heard they'll have different dj's come in and events too! Really great addition to downtown Salem!

We really love this place. Especially on a weeknight. Very chill vibe…read more Bartender has a great balance of knowledge, humor and sass that you want from a great bartender.

We walked in on a whim for our first visit -- no homework, no planning. We will definitely return…read more Ambiance: comfortable, both cool and cozy. Music was excellent; audible but not intrusive. Comfy chairs. Lower lighting, well placed. Service was excellent, friendly and fast. I think our server's name was Mikayla; a gem. Attentive and observant but never intrusive. Drinks: my old fashioned was absolutely perfect and my husband's margarita was fine. Appetizers: beer cheese was well balanced and a bit runny, which I prefer over the library paste version some places serve. The elotes dip was a standout, mildly spicy, with lime in the cilantro, and warm, crispy chips. (Whatever is in their seasoning for chips and fries should be sold separately -- I wanted to try it on everything.) We probably should have stopped there, as the portions were abundant, but our mains were amazing. Smash burger was insanely juicy, nice and onion-y with a few Crunchy Brown Bits around the edges. The roll was fresh and tender, with a good crust; flavorful, not just a shingle. The fries were the best I've had in Salem. Get the garlic-thyme upgrade; you won't regret it. My ribeye was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately they were out of both compound butters, apparently due to a busy Friday, but everything was well seasoned. The vegetable of the day was roasted Brussels sprouts with a sweet-and-salty sauce, almost like kettle corn; amazing. The outer leaves were caramelized without being burned, and the hearts were tender but not mushy. Crispy fried onions were perfect. Fried potatoes were fine, and enriched by their placement between the steak and the sprouts. The diners who came in before us were all smiles when they left, so it wasn't a fluke. Can't wait to come back!

It was pricey. But i feel like the food is worth it!! The…read moreNashville mozzarella sticks were bomb!! We straight went in. Almost didn't take a picture because it was so good. The burgers were perfectly cooked and the garlic rosemary fries were to die for. They have great ranch here and a spicy sauce, I can't remember what it's called. The only thing that made this place of four stars for me is that the drinks are very small for the price they are. Customer service was amazing. We came in an hour before closing were the last ones there and they treated us so well. I would definitely go back and try other foods!

Very strange atmosphere in this place. The server was so not interested in taking my order that I…read morefigured she was in the middle of doing something. Then I overheard the person sitting next to me actually ask for a different server that "wasn't mean". High prices, poor service.

Jessica is the best bartender. I also love Aubree! If they are serving you will have the best time!…read moreThirsty Thursdays $4 wells, taco Tuesdays, best birria tacos in town, the Mac bowls are to die for and serious healthy portions on $1 wing Wednesday. Karaoke Wednesday!!!

I was playing Mexican music and I got denied by the bartender. I got $1 even though I played like…read more$10 worth of music.

I came in August 18th what a horrible experience for the first time coming in here seriously what a…read moredump the bartenders were cool and everything was right but the customers and everyone were easily offended and decided to talk shit i ended up losing my phone and keys while i was in there i was end up getting beat up and the bartender told me to leave what a horrible experience i will never come back this bar does not deserve a star!

Our server Nicole was great, holding down the front of house solo. The food was really delicious -…read moreincredibly great onion rings and strongly suggest the 10 tacos for $22 on Tuesdays! Lots of large TVs, fun place. We will be back!

b² Taphouse &Brewery is a place I haven't been to before. I hit all of the breweries quite some…read moretime ago in Salem (also learned to drink more smartly after that trip) and a few more have popped up since. I didn't get the impression this place makes it's own beer as all I saw was guest taps... which is okay because the list was quite large. Looking in Untappd it does look like they indeed made their beer at one point and time and maybe they still do... I just didn't see any on the list. So tsking my own advice and drinking smartly I got a root beer here that was also on tap along with the beer. I don't recall who exactly made the root beer but it was from a brewery and some craft breweries make absolutely fantastic craft sodas and this one was very good! The place seems to have spacious seating but placing orders up at the front counter can get congested. This place is in a cool spot so despite not finding beer I still walked away from it feeling it was a positive experience.

We have heard so many good things about half penny and finally decided to give it a try. We were…read morenot disappointed. We went on a Sunday off hours time so they were very slow. We were going to sit outside but due to it being their slow time they said they didn't have enough staff for that right now so we opted to sit at the bar. It was clean and not sticky. Through out our stay we were checked on multiple times which was nice. The food was really good. We didn't even finish the tots because the burgers filled us up. They have tons of live music through out the week. It's definitely a great place to relax and catch up with friends

We eat here at least twice each month. Tonight, I tried their fish and chips. The fish was perfect…read more- flaky but not dry, with a flavorful breading. The house-made tartar and fry sauces were very good. A full house kept the staff busy, but they were still attentive and friendly. A band was about four songs into their set when I left. The house sound system does a great job of making sure everyone can hear the band, but the overall noise level was such that folks had to shout to have a conversation. They do post an entertainment schedule, so if you go there to visit with friends, do it when there are no bands playing. From prior experience, I highly recommend the "Dave's Insane" sandwich.

Was diassapoinid when I thought this was lawyer building and could not get lawyer but the had beer…read moreinstead which was pretty good n the grubtruck outside good burgers cheesey ! Seemed like local spot lots of regular s

The rudest bartender I've ever encountered in my life genuinely. Asked for a white claw or…read moreequivalent and was told "we don't do that here", despite there being "hard seltzer" on the menu board. Asked for whatever they would recommended and got a cider that was on tap, only for my coworker ask for the same thing 10 min later and receive a can of whatever brand of hard seltzers they carry. So apparently you do do that here.

This is a great local hangout. Excellent service. Good selection of tap beers. Reasonable prices…read moreand some of the best wings in town. Very active pool tables as they host the local tournaments weekly.

This place looks a little seedy, but it's not. The bartender is friendly and attentive. The menu…read morehas burgers galore, wings, and a few dinner pasta meals. The menu doesn't say it, but the bartender told me, any of the burgers can be made with a chicken breast substitute. Points for that! This place serves the same beef patty in its burgers that most bars do, but here the cook has the good sense to cook it to less than the charred and tough hockey puck standard of most other places. Burgers are a pleasant surprise and nicely done - all done with bacon. Drinks are less expensive than other establishments and just as good. Another plus. Worth giving a try. We'll be back.