Looking for this place, we almost missed it -- Waze led us to the recycling place next door, and we thought they went out of business ( nope -- going on 9+ years). Turns out they're right next door, tucked back a bit from the roadway so easy to miss you and when you're sober. Glad I noticed it as we were driving off, as it's a great taphouse with a large number of beers on draft, in excess of 20 I believe. Service is very gracious, and you don't have to commit to official tasters, they're willing to pour you a little splash of several beers for you to figure out what it is you'd actually like to taste. That said, we opted to do an official flight of four IPAs, one of which was a hazy. All pretty interesting; ended up ordering a pint of one of them to share. Like a lot of tap rooms, they use the app DigitalPour to list their beers so you can check them out online if you like. We'll probably be back again. We didn't order any food while we were there, but what we smelled, and looked at appeared to be pretty good. If we hadn't had such a large breakfast earlier at our hotel, we probably would've taken a flyer on something off their food menu; maybe next time. read more

b² Taphouse & Brewery - The bar at B2. You can see their current pour list using the Digital Pour app. In this picture it's on the right - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

First time trying this place. I had the B2 spicy chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and cheese curds, plus what I think was a blackberry cider though I don't remember exactly. Sat outside since the weather was nice and really enjoyed the ambiance. Food and atmosphere were solid overall I'd definitely come back. read more

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

The happy hour menu is enough to give choices and reasonably priced. We ordered the half order of tots and a Bavarian pretzel. A perfect snack with our quality beers. The beer selection is diverse and ample. The ambiance is great and the fire pit warms the outdoor space nicely. The service is superb as well. Give it a try. read more

b² Taphouse & Brewery - Outside seating with a fire pit. - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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The new owners are running this place into the ground the female owner is very rude and the food and service is very underwhelming. This place is not what it used to be sadly. read more

Great hidden gem of a place for its beer selection. Probably the best in South Salem for diverse tap choices. Lots of other beers and ciders to choose from in their fridge display case. It's not fancy by any means and a bit hard to find but if you're looking a great local hangout you can't go wrong here. I haven't ordered from the regular menu yet only have went for Taco Tuesday twice. I wasn't a fan of the fish tacos (too much spice for me). But the carnitas, chicken and ground beef were decent. Carnitas was my favorite. read more

The service was excellent. It was taco Tuesday and we had steak tacos. They were really good with the steak being really tender. We will be back. read more

Food and drink were pretty good. Staff was friendly though meal took a bit to come out as we were there later in the afternoon.

I went on a spontaneous date day. It happened to be taco Tuesday. We got the 10 taco tray where you get three chicken, three carnitas, 3 fish, and one extra of your choice. They were good. They lacked flavor in the carnitas and chicken, the saving grace was the sauce. The fish was well cooked and delicious. We got some beer, they have a huge selection and even more in fridges off tap. This is a great location to chill and enjoy yourself, company or work. There were people sitting at bar talking with the friendly worker, there were people working and people just hanging out so great for everyone. read more

b² Taphouse & Brewery - Taco platter - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Great little tap house and brewery. We were right around the corner so we decided to stop for a quick beer. The girl behind the bar was amazing! Personable, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The bar was set up nicely with the beers on tap displayed on screens and there was a cooler of bottled and canned beer. We ordered a flight of some of their beers and other beers, all the beers were tasty! Great service, good beer selection, nice atmosphere. read more

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I'm not sure why people recommend this place. Ordered burgers and beer, but the food was mediocre.

We had the best time on Taco Tuesday. Dedicated menu with lots of options. The taco tray is a fun order! We love the covered patio and that Daisy can join. The staff treated her sweetly and are extremely friendly. read more

b² Taphouse & Brewery - Daisy ready to taste test. - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The food takes a ridiculously long time to come out. The selection is nice but they've only got one kid taking orders and running beer and even on a slow night it took over 45 minutes to get our food. Will not be coming back. read more

Great food! Wonderful and patient service. The ambiance is great and 10/10 for dog friendly!

What I ordered was correct, I forgot to request grilled not bread fried. I will need more details to my order, or add to your menu a grilled type of chicken order to the menu. read more

I went on a Friday night and the environment was great, the food was ON POINT. They even had karaoke which was cool as well. I will be going back! read more

Awesome service!! Nicole is so friendly and kind when we were looking for gluten free beer! The staff are all nice!

So pleased we found this Tap House as we were traveling thru Salem. Great selection of brews, ciders, & seltzers. A very friendly & accommodating server/bar tender, & good food as well. read more

After a long drive I wanted a simple, good burger and found one at b2 Taphouse. It was a little tricky to find on a rainy night since it's set back and you can't really see the sign, but once in the right spot there is plenty of parking. wish I wasn't in the middle of my annual dry out, since their tap list is long and varied (including Pliny the Elder!). The burger was excellent, they offered a good side salad in place of fries, and the staff are all friendly and attentive. My only wish was for a better NA selection since there are so many these days. I am not a fan of the seemingly ubiquitous non-boozy Athletic IPA which was the only thing they had. Otherwise, worth a visit! read more

Have been here many times, tacos (any of them are legit). Bonus points for having to walk to counter, order food and drinks, and they give you the opportunity to bus your own table! And they expect a tip. 10/10 highly recommended. Extra bonus points don't expect exceptional service, its your job to order, and bus tables. read more

This place has very nice outdoor seating with a central fireplace. Behind that is indoor seating and the kitchen. To the right from there are restrooms, then bar area with more seating and small area for Lottery games. We sat in the bar. The concrete walls create a sort of echo chamber. The squeals of children, booming game machines, and patrons completely drown out the background music. Many of the TVs were off. Those that were on showed baseball and an old western. We waited more than 30-minutes for food. My wife's pizza arrived with the jalapeños we said we did not want. My Philly cheesesteak was good. We ordered a burger to go that was never delivered. Asked about it after about 45-minutes. The bartender says, "Oh, yeah - it's under the heat lamp. Do you want it?" My son was understandably unimpressed with the burger and soggy fries. Probably will not go back. There are lots of alternatives in South Salem with better ambience and food, and staff that act like they are glad to have your business. read more

Under new ownership. Beer list is falling fast, place seems dead, food service is lack luster. Unfortunately we won't be returning. Staff do not seem as happy as when the previous owner was still there and the atmosphere is off. Prices have skyrocketed, no happy hour, and the beers being selected are the cheapest "craft" beer you can find. This place used to be the best beer list in Salem. Now I can get most of these beers at the supermarket read more

Only been here a couple of times for karaoke and a beer. A bit pricey for me. Good place, clean but no more karaoke.

Pros Great beer selection Decent food options Outdoor seating Parking is good Great cookies Quick turnaround Cons Ambience could be even better read more

Lovely place to get a beer and stay a little while. The staff is helpful and accommodating, and all are wearing masks. The layout of B² is open and airy with plenty of spaces to sit both indoors and outdoors. Very clean and trendy space. You can even order your drinks via QR code at your table (each table has a unique code). I had a 16 oz Ex Novo and it was very good and refreshing! We didn't order any food, but the menu has many options ranging from burgers to hummus plates to tacos. Something for everyone. The food that was being brought out to other tables looked delicious. Another (important!) thing - VERY dog friendly! So much so that not only are dogs allowed (might I even say INVITED) on the patio, but they have their very own section of the menu offering treats, dog-friendly burgers and snacks, and a (free) bowl of water. I had never seen anything like that before and it was awesome! I really look forward to returning to this taphouse and grabbing a drink AND food! It's evident that this place is being run with a lot of thought and heart and I can't wait to support them again. read more

b² Taphouse & Brewery - 16 oz Ex Novo on the left. Not sure what's on the right but it is a 20 oz beer. - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great spot for tacos and beer. Big fan of the fish tacos. We also like their carnitas tacos, birria special, and tots. Oh, and when I was there they had Pliny the Elder!!! Highly recommend! read more

Short visit to Salem and stopped for dinner at b^2 on a Sunday night. Casual spot with good beer and decent bar food. Friendly service with good, local beer recommendations for me. I would come here again. read more

b² Taphouse & Brewery - Sign over entrance to b^2 - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

We came for the burger and it did not disappoint. Best burger we've had in a while. Five stars is for the burger, service and beer. The fries/tots/onion rings were average; I'm assuming they were standard frozen sides. The amount of onion rings was extremely disappointing considered they were a 1.50 add on. The servers were very friendly and helpful: they gave us samples of beer to help us decide which to order. The beer, we had the kolsch, was tasty and perfect on a hot afternoon. Again, the burger really hit the spot, and it was a nice place to relax for a while. read more

b² Taphouse & Brewery - Patio from "inside"--open garage door. - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Always a good time with friendly service and ample bar offerings. Thank you for having decent wine!

We love Taco Tuesday at B2! Nothing better than a long line of carnitas tacos on the table with some fresh chips and guacamole! The margaritas are super good too! read more

B2 has moved since I did my first update, close to Kuebler and SE Commercial. It's in a bigger facility, and they've even added some covered outside seating, which is so important in the new age of Covid. They have their own kitchen now, so you can order food cooked in-house rather than at food trucks. People sometimes downplay the food at the latter, but I've had some great food with them. So far with B2's new kitchen, I've had a mixed bag, hence the 4 star rather than 5 star review. Will I still keep coming here? Absolutely. I really like this establishment and appreciate the outside seating more than anyone can imagine. read more

b² Taphouse & Brewery - Beer flight on tha patio. - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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We have been a few times, absolutely love the atmosphere, drink selections and menu options. Taco Tuesday is the best! read more

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Be prepared to WAIT for your food order. No longer a South Salem hot spot for grabbing cider or beer and tacos with tots.

Long overdue review but better now then never xD Anyway after exploring the beautiful Silver Falls, husband and I built up an appetite and were craving a burger so we decided to check this place out. You order at the bar and your food gets brought to you. The gentleman who took our order was very friendly. We sat outside near a fire pit. Place was giving good vibes and just seems like a great place to hangout with friends or catch a game while drinking a beer. I wouldn't be able to tell you how the beer was, we didn't get any. I did try some CBD sparking water. It was refreshing. Now for the burgers, they were absolutely delicious! Juicy and flavorful. The fries were pretty good too. We enjoyed every bite! This place is dog friendly! We saw some other people with there doggies out in the patio with us. So if we were traveling with our doggie, we know she would be welcomed here. Definitely would return here if we are in the area :) read more

b² Taphouse & Brewery - Yummy - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Not your typical brewpub food. My wife had the blacked fish tacos and I had the pulled pork. Both were great! My wife's comment was, "I know what I am ordering here next time." And an ample amount of food. We got a take-out box and will make a whole meal out of leftovers. B2 also has a nice taplist. I would recommend the Double Mountain Kolsch from Hood River. read more

Great Burger, beats that rat hole burger shack across the street any day. good cooks who are trained and respected for what they do are the key. read more

Since my post in 2021, the nachos have gotten better, almost. I like that they now use a cheese sauce, but, the meat is severally lacking in flavor. However, I don't see them on the menu right now (1/3/2024). I feel like the menu online, vs the menu available for outside seating vs the menu in the bar area, are always different. Bring back the Brussel's Spouts! Those with the mac-n-cheese (not showing as an option anymore on their website) were actually really good together. When we went last in 9/2023 we got the taco sampler and they were ok. Again, the meat is severely lacking in flavor. We don't mind coming here, but its not a place we enjoy enough to go often or even recommend to people. read more

Poor service and food. It was very disappointing unfortunately. I really wanted to like it but it just wasn't great. Gave it several tries.

Been coming to B2 since day one of B2's existence. There are new owners and it's looking like things are going south already. Raised prices, eliminated happy hour and lousy beer selection now. The servers look like they moved on and new took their place. Sad! The new owners might want to rethink their approach. read more

Food and drinks are always on point, and the service staff have always been really friendly and helpful. It's a great chill spot with friends, a date, or even solo. read more