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    Half Penny Public House

    3.8 (183 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    HALF PENNY PUBLIC HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Anita M.

    Half rack of ribs were huge on a bed of Mac and cheese, good portion for the price. I also like the crab cake Benedict, they put dill in the hollandaise sauce which gives it nice fragrant flavor to it.

    The Brussel sprouts are amazing. We had French dip Reuben taco salad lots to laugh.
    Toni R.

    The food is fantastic here the brussels sprouts are amazing so is the rest of the food we get together with our friends to enjoy laughter, fun and blessings. Staff is fantastic. The atmosphere very enjoyable.

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    Matt C.

    This place is Salem's hidden gem! The ribs are to die for and sooooo inexpensive. I can't gate keep this place, and the staff are WONDERFUL!

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    K E.

    Laid back vibes, good service and fresh hot food. Not a bad wait especially for an early afternoon Mother's Day lunch!

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    2 years ago

    Food and service are great. Too loud for our tastes. We'll probably be back. Menu was impressive and costs were so so.

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    Great food, good drinks. Couldn't ask for more in a hometown bar. Nice happy hour. Easy access.

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    3 years ago

    Always awesome in every way! Servers are always great , food is delicious and vibe is great

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    Ask the Community - Half Penny Public House

    Does the 1/2 penny offer any Vegetarian food? Is it quiet, noisy or in-between?

    What are the 5pm specials? I have never been here and would love to try them out.

    If you Google "half penny menu" it should be the first link and the specials are towards the middle right of the page. I can't respond with a photo or else I'd do that. Hope that helps!

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    Looking for this place, we almost missed it -- Waze led us to the recycling place next door, and we…read morethought 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.

    First time trying this place. I had the B2 spicy chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and…read morecheese 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.

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    My husband planned a birthday dinner for me at Clink! with 8 friends. It was perfect! We sat…read moreunder a pink tree that gave us a beautiful glow, and the tables and banquets were so pretty and comfortable, with a shelf behind us for handbags and gifts. Best seating in Salem. The service was epic! Our waiter had a great personality, and handled our big, loud group with ease and grace. The timing on the dishes and drinks was impeccable. We felt well cared for, and I felt celebrated. The food was delish. We loved the fondue as an app, I think we ordered two, and some oysters. Everyone enjoyed their main courses, I loved my goat cheese dumplings. A few of the guys mentioned smaller servings, but I prefer quality to quantity, so maybe just order another entree‍ Bottles of wine were reasonably priced, which I always appreciate. Thanks Clink! for giving Salem a beautiful place for celebrations. Trying the happy hour next...

    I think this place is relatively new. It is beautiful inside and really makes you feel like you…read morecould be in paris. the food was great! we enjoyed the raclette, steak au poivre, steamed clams, the sliced potatoes, barramundi, chicken and creme brûlée and the poached pears! the entire table was satisfied!! my only complaint was the slowness of service. They were relatively busy but seemed to be somewhat understaffed. everyone was nice and pleasant, but at times we felt ignored. I'm sure they're just working out the kinks. overall, i would recommend!

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    Decor downstairs
    Decor downstairs
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    I had read good things about this place online; one afternoon, I remembered and decided to try it…read more The ambiance is classy and minimalist/modern. It wasn't crowded when I arrived, around 3 or 4pm. Service was very friendly and relaxed. It had a comfortable, friendly vibe. It seems this place has a lot of regulars, because a couple groups came in after me and were greeted by name. It was Tuesday, which meant the Happy Hour menu was available all day. The prices were quite reasonable, and we got plenty of food. We ordered the Korean Street Tacos, and Curried chicken lettuce wraps and the cheeseburger with hand cut fries. Everything was delicious. The Korean tacos were a nice mixture of fresh veggies and rich meat flavors as well as some heat. The wraps were generously filled with a great classic chicken salad with curry, and had a great crunch. The burger was juicy and rich, was a good size and had a yummy brioche bun. The fries were cooked well and the ranch was creamy with a dilly kick. This was some solid food at a great price. Apparently Tuesday is trivia night, but we left before that started. This is a great place for some great food. I can see why this place has regulars!

    Upon hearing of a new eatery in town, I suggested that my family check it out…read more We arrived during Happy Hour and were promptly greeted and seated The decor is sleek and clean, minimalist. Cozy and not too loud. Their specials menu of select food and drinks was nice, but I was a but disappointed to learn that the only non-alcoholic offering was a canned golden beer (and soft drinks, water - haha, per our server). They did have a decent selection of draft beer. I shared that many restaurants are offering mocktails and that they're missing an opportunity there. The table ordered a sampling of the menu; Korean tacos, Caesar salad, Mac & Cheese, Burger and fries, and Lettuce wraps. Drinks included strawberry lemonade, draft beer, wine, and ice tea. The Korean tacos were good, but not excellent. I think the shell could be improved upon, maybe a fried won ton? Maybe some chili sauce on the side? The Caesar salad was very good, but the mac and cheese was bland and disappointing. Overall it seems like they're working through some kinks. The server could've used some help, as he seemed to have the only one working all of the tables. No ketchup on the table for fries or offer of any. A condiment station might help, but the place is relatively small. I'm glad we stopped in and will certainly give it another shot. It's nice to have an affordable family friendly spot in Salem and I wish them the best of luck!

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    Banh Mi and fries
    Banh Mi and fries
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    Hawaiian Plate with Pork
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