A very fun bar with great cocktails. Cool ambiance and delicious smoked wings! Speak easy vibes…read morewith friendly bar staff. Easy to park and walk as well.

The Cellar is located below the Bell Inn, and they did a great job restoring the building. When we…read morearrived it was a little busy at 730pm on a Saturday, and it died down a bit and picked up again at 9:30pm. I'm glad they are doing well. We ordered a round of apps/small plates and drinks. Food was good/average. We would come back as it's down the street. They have weekly specials. Monday from 8pm to close is $1 oysters. Tuesday is military appreciation, free app with purchase and Wednesday is $0.50 wings. 5pm-close.

There's a reason why the sirloin tips are mentioned in every single review…read more They really are the best. This is something I never would order by myself not a huge fan but here it was ridiculous. First off, I got the sirloin tips dinner with onion rings three others at my table of five also got the tips. The last person, our birthday girl opted for the fried shrimp appetizer, as she usually doesn't have much of an appetite. The fried shrimp appetizer had about nine very large shrimp and they were done perfectly. She would get that again. The servings range from 4 to 6 pieces so they're large. Mine had four I ate one in the restaurant and then one each for a couple of days for meals. Most people at the table ate two or three. We all love the onion rings. The fries were also very good. Which staff is efficient and pleasant and friendly knowing how busy this place is, we opted for a late lunch at 3 o'clock, and there were still four other tables eating steak tips. It's a little noisy inside like a dive bar but we were able to talk and enjoyed ourselves a lot. Highly recommend this place if you like steak tips.

I came here tonight and was told to try the steak tips. The staff is friendly and very…read moreaccommodating. I ordered steak tips medium with rice and side caesar salad. The salad was good nice starter. Then the steak tips were perfectly cooked. Very flavorful and not dried out like some bars. I had to take half of the plate home it was very filling!

My husband and I sat at the bar this past Saturday and were waited on by Greg. He made a great…read moreCosmo! We shared their mussel appetizer and pork chop dinner special. Both dishes were delicious and plentiful. The bar area had good energy, and I love how the place is decorated. The barstools were plaid. It reminded me of a British pub. We met the owners, Michael and Victoria, who were lovely and very busy making sure their customers were happy.

Let me start with the good. Service was wonderful, food came fast, decor was lovely, French fries…read moreepic. Three stars only though because the drinks were over priced for what they were, my chicken was bland and over cooked, and the music was so bad that while I wanted dessert I ended up just leaving instead.

This place looks a bit sketch and got some weird vibes at first but honestly a fantastic dive bar…read more The diviest dive bar I've ever been to. $6 well drinks and cash only. They have darts, pool, and the touch tunes where you can pick the music. They have live music on the weekends. Bartender was awesome and great to talk to. Chatted with a bunch of locals and the owner all night. Great people.

Great place for a hang out with solid drinks I apparently need to make the review longer so here's…read moresome extra words.

Hungry souls forgot to take pictures. Soup of the day--curried chicken soup--was perfect for the…read moreweather, nourishing yet summery. Kid loved the hot dog. Star of the show was sweet salt grilled cheese (minus the bacon), cant go wrong with the fontina/cheddar hot honey combination but it is the pillowy and hearty sourdough that makes the sandwich perfect. Trader Vic's Grog, 1960 with angostura and pineapple 5/5 and Daisy De Santiago with yellow chartreuse 5/5 as well. Service is all smiles, food comes piping hot--an absolute must for a restaurant specializing in grilled cheeses. We sat outside, inside was all music and cheer for a Monday evening.

I wish I had a better experience. Feigning for a grilled cheese and hearing the hype, the boss and…read moreI entered this local place (yes we are locals), and was instructed by BOTH bartenders to have a seat anywhere. Over the next 20 minutes (without service or even a "come to the bar to order even though you're sitting at a table") we watched as three more couples walked in, met by the bartender (who passed by us to accomplish ) brought to a table, and then served. When the second bartender came out from around the bar, we perked up, only to find them addressing yet another couple that arrived after us. We got zero drinks, we got zero acknowledgment. For a bar that says "all souls welcome", we certainly did not feel it.

One of my very favourite spots in town. Sean, Sara, and Ryan are a dream - they make incredible…read moredrinks and, provided it's not too busy, are always willing to share about the thought process that goes into them and the new, unusual ingredients they feature. Creative, talented, and can handle the hell out of a rush. I am torn about writing this because I always want to be able to find a seat at that bar, but credit where credit is due.

The photos of this "speakeasy" spot and its beautifully lit up bar made me absolutely have to try…read moreit! It's not a true hidden speakeasy since the sister restaurant upstairs, the Dire Wolf Tavern, has signage on the street for it, but I didn't care - the drinks just looked beautiful, and the moody decor was so on trend for Salem without hitting you over the head in a touristy way. We walked down some pretty steep steps after having dinner at the DWT - not sure if there's another entrance or not, but seems a little accessibility challenged. We sat in some of the low down, trendy looking, cushy chairs, and had to order drinks at the bar. Table service would have been nicer, especially for what they're charging for a cocktail. I asked for a pretty drink I'd seen online in a coupe glass with foam and purple and yellow almost flower shapes in the foam, but was told it was from an old menu. No big deal, I figured as such since it was an older photo online. I ordered the Midsommar cocktail without egg white (was very excited to see Creme de Violette on a menu, but the flavor was more mild than I hoped). It was pretty good, and quite strong. I wasn't over the moon in love with it - I actually liked the drink options upstairs better lol - but it was quite good and made quickly. This spot would be great for a photoshoot, I'm dying to get a spot at the unique lit up circular bar they have. It started getting busier and louder later into the night, but when we first arrived it was nice and calm and relatively quiet. I'd go back to try more specialty cocktails, but for $20 including tip for 1 drink that was honestly quite small, it feels a bit like an overpriced tourist spot. Very fun to visit but not great if you want to be having multiple drinks. I'm glad we went and would try it out again for sure.

Sitting at the bar in Capone's is an enjoyable afternoon. They have many regulars there that played…read morethe games on TV. Plenty of laughs and jokes everybody is super friendly, including the bartender you can get food there. I usually get wedding soup and that's enough for me, but I'll tell you everything is great. Give it a try you're gonna like it.

The Chicken Al Capone is my favorite. A heaping portion of deliciousness. Comfortable, casual…read moreatmosphere, and friendly, homey waitstaff. Also a fun atmosphere where the bands perform.

The Taco Lady was the star of this "distillery". The waitress was more interested in flirting with…read moretwo guys at the bar rather than serving us drinks. Looking for a good time? You won't find it here. But shout out to the Taco Lady's ramen

A Gin Lover's Spot Worth Visiting…read more This distillery has such a cool charm to it--small, intimate, and packed with character. It's got that perfect balance of laid-back and thoughtfully crafted, the kind of spot you want to linger in for a while. I tried the Ursula cocktail and it was phenomenal. Guava and grapefruit brought this refreshing tropical brightness that layered perfectly with their dry gin, making each sip smooth but still tasty. If you're into craft spirits, especially gin, this is the place to explore. Great drinks, cozy atmosphere, and a backstory that makes the whole experience even better.