Awesome brewery in Salam, might be my favorite in Salem…read more It faces a little waterway, which is awesome on a gorgeous day. The space is huge and there's seating inside and out. Great options for beer and they're priced reasonably well. Do yourself a favor and stop by Notch.

This brewery is in such a fantastic location, right along the water with plenty of outdoor and…read moreindoor seating. Dog friendly as well which is great to see. They have a couple of board games and dart boards inside to use which is nice to play while you are drinking beers with your friends. They specialize in German and Czech beers which is cool, but they could use a few more options though, majority of their beers were only 4.5% and a few of the beers tasted similar to one another. They definitely could step up their food game for sure; I'm not saying they need a full blown menu but more snack options would be a great addition here. We got to go during their Polish festival which was nice, but super packed, they had a Polka band and brought in tents to sell some amazingly delish pirogies- but that was only a one day thing. They also added a few Polish beers on tap for the day as well.

A little review. I headed out to Beer & Wine Hobby in Woburn expecting inflated prices and dude…read morebros talking over me in the hopes of buying a few packs of yeast. I was pleasantly surprised and way overspent my budget Prices are cheaper than Amazon on many things and only SLIGHTLY higher on other items. I could have gotten my mini auto siphon for the same price. Bottle wands are the same price. Bungs are a little over $1 each and airlocks are $1.50, so cheaper than Amazon unless buying in bulk. In fact everything is pretty close to Amazon, and in the case of glassware- cheaper. (and safer.) The 1gal jars I use for kombucha are under $7 each. Making a case $28. I paid $20 on Amazon for 2 booch jars. Glass 1gal carboys are also just under $7. You have to buy a growler cap for them separately. Or just get a universal bung. They have cheesemaking supplies, kombucha and kefir cultures plus all the right parts for getting those things fermenting right. I might've found my new favorite place.

The great thing about Beer & Wine Hobby is actually the classroom setup. There are a bunch of beer…read moreand wine supply places around MA but most aren't really set up for a class environment. My novice beer making setup kind of died (my fault in storage) so when I feel upon a deal that would give me a little reminder class and a whole new setup I jumped at it. YAY! Still, there's a place by me that blows this place out of the water when it comes to supplies, so, you know, there's that.

Very friendly cashiers and customers, but the management team needs a fix up…read more Definitely hope For more change in that place and hope they treat workers better!

It's very rare that I write reviews - and when I do they are usually good. On 9/6 I visited the…read morestore in which I've always had a good experience over the years. This particular day I asked where gluten free beer is - the male salesperson (management?) brought me to the cooler then began to degrade gluten free beer when I asked which brand was better. He didn't care about the product, comparing them, or the idea of drinking a non-wheat beer...He was genuinely awful. My brief encounter with him left me visibly shaken. I called the store to ask for his name to be able to better write this review - he answered and when I asked - "were you the one who helped me with the gluten free beer" - he said yes - and said his name is Gary. I would like to add that the cashier was wonderful and the store is fabulous - I do hope this man doesn't wait on me again. Ever.

The place stinks of cigarette smoke. I assume the employees smoke in the back. Not sure if this is…read morelegal. The people at the register rarely say "thank you". There is also a homeless shelter across the street and they frequent the establishment. Vodka nips all over the parking lot.

The prices at the register are higher than the prices on the bottles. Higher at the register of…read morecourse. Don't you dare even think about asking for an itemized receipt.

Recently, my employer, Keamy Cosmetic, treated its VIPs to a curated tasting of some luscious…read moreTuscan wines. We were hosted by Kathy Genis, proprietor of Salem Wine Imports, a delightful emporium catering to all palates. Keamy Cosmetic patients who would otherwise never meet had the chance to chat and network. Delicious wine, tasty bites, and lots of laughs were had by all. Consider Salem Wine Imports for your next VIP or networking event. You won't be disappointed!

Salem Wine Imports is great, and something I fell that was needed in my hometown. Having a go-to…read morewine shop is important. Friendly, knowledgeable staff that are always happy to help is appreciated. It's small shop, and well-curated, but with good-sized, interesting offerings. I highly recommend, even if you are just visiting--you might find your new favorite wine.

I saw on social media that Total Wine had special events offering wine tasting classes. I figured…read moreI'd give it a try for $20 and I was very pleased and overly surprised with this event. Everything from the setup, appetizers offered to enhance the experience, instructor, information shared and ambiance were outstanding. We learned about Spanish and Portuguese wines and had the opportunity to taste many that were also for sale at the store. It made for a really fun night that I would like to repeat again in the future.

Atmosphere & Pricing: "Always clean, well-stocked, and organized"…read more "Best prices in town-they have great 2 for $16 or 2 for $20 wine deals".

I stopped here for the first time in a few years to pick up a bottle of wine. I was so surprised…read more The convenient, well stocked, well priced, run by nice people store was now dirty, smelled awful and had the rudest people at the register. The wine prices were very high also. I will never go in there again.

Racist employees, don't go here. My girlfriend is asian and came in here to get some wine for her…read moremom. The cashier tried making conversation and started guessing her ethnicity. He went through multiple asian ethnicities.. Japanese, Chinese, etc. Once she said Chinese was right, he started making fun of her eyes. He said things like "How can you see? Are your eyes even open? Are you looking left or right?" and even more. It was very disgusting and unnecessary racist behavior. Don't support a business acting like this to their customers.

Just had an amazing lunch at the Babe! Literally everything we ate was amazing. Starting with the…read moresteak and cheese that included fried mozzarella in the sandwich. The fries and side salad were excellent, and all of the veggies were crispy and fresh. The atmosphere and service were exceptional and the price was right! I highly recommend

After having it on my list for months, I came to The Babe during Restaurant Week in Salem in…read moreJanuary 2026. Restaurant Week, as per the Salem Chamber of Commerce's website, is summed up as: "Participating restaurants offered special two- and three-course prix-fixe menus, giving locals and visitors alike a chance to explore, support, and celebrate Salem's vibrant dining scene." For $45 I got cheddar jalapeño fritters, a poutine burger (hamburger with fries cheese and gravy on top, kale Caesar salad with freshly grated cheese, and fresh, piping hot apple cider donuts. The burger was hearty, the fritters popped, and the donuts hit the spot but by far the standout was the kale caesar salad with the creamy dressing over crispy and crunchy kale topped with the tangy grated cheese. A Downeast cider washed it all down and was refreshing. I went on a weekday so there were a few people sitting at the bar with me but overall the place wasn't packed. What I really appreciated was the general manager came to talk to me specifically about their Restaurant Week food selection and to get my feedback. She was super friendly and I told her about the kale caesar salad. Parking is on the street and can be hit or miss because The Babe is right on Washington Street where it starts to curve around the corner. It's worth it to keep circling though. The Babe has different events each night of the week, including Jazz Tuesdays and karaoke Fridays. I had a great time at The Babe and I appreciate how much they support the local Salem community. I am looking forward to going back!

I have been a patron of Cosgroves for over 4 years since I moved to Salem. During the Covid crisis,…read morethe employees rarely wear masks. I will not risk my health by purchasing liquors from this store.

My neighborhood packie! I love Cosgrove's. My parents always went here, and I do too. It's got a…read moregreat selection of liquor, beer, and wine (seriously, the wine selection is awesome), plus some snacks and mixers. I can always find what and I need and staff is friendly.

Super cute liquor store, my friends and I stumbled upon it despite it not being in our itinerary…read moreand it was a pleasant surprise! The workers were incredibly kind and they had a vast selection of stuff. We ended up buying some mead and wines for our game night! Would love to return when I visit again (possibly in busy October this time instead of calm April)!

So many unique kitchen items. If only I had enough space in my bags I would have taken so much…read morehome. The staff was friendly. They have a cute miniature tarot quarter machine at the front. That is the only thing I was able to take home with me, but I would definitely recommend to any cooks in your life, or just to grab those tiny tarot cards.