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    The Hidden Door

    4.6 (19 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Em B.

    loved this hidden door speakeasy! elle & james were fantastic + hospitable. i love the ambiance all the way from the entryway, its very comfortable and sets a great vibe. no food being served late night, but i was in the mood for something sweet, and james mixed a delicious brandy alexander. they have many unique cocktails on their menu, and it's a great spot to enjoy good company. you'll love it! ambiance: 5/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 the hidden door: 5/5

    Lia M.

    I love a speakeasy and this one is great. It's different than others I've been to because while The Hidden Door has a speakeasy look and feel, the vibe is definitely friendly North Shore bar. It's nice to have a cocktail bar without the pretention. And they provide absolutely no hints about the location. Usually, places state "look for the red lamp" or "head to the black door", but here, you just have an address, which seems like it would make things easy, but it does not. The inside is very stately, with dark wood and rich leather, which I love. And there is a fireplace. It really does feel hidden and quite cozy. My friend and I sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly. I had a whiskey based drink, which I loved. My friend enjoyed her cocktail as well. We only had time for one each before dinner, but I'm definitely looking forward to returning.

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    Fantastic fun and great service. Will go back again and bring more people along for the fun.

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    Great atmosphere and staff. My husband and I go here often for drinks and have a phenomenal experience every time.

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    Really cool place, great concept with top notch cocktails and very attentive service. Your glass will not go empty.

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    The atmosphere is moody and beautiful, dark with low candlelight, and teleports you into an underground bar scene.

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    Hallowed Ground

    Hallowed Ground

    4.2
    (34 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    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.

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    Back Alley Bacon

    Back Alley Bacon

    4.5
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    2.2 mi
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    I'm so proud of my hometown for having a secret bacon pop-up. I'm more proud of myself for being in…read moreSalem on a Wednesday evening, and for my sister for reminding me about Back Alley Bacon, even though I do follow them on Facebook. I got a kick out of being handed my food by someone in a pig mask. Other reviews give you the low-down, so I'll discuss the food. The menu (only one item, or one item plus snacks) is posted by the intercom. On the evening I went, it was a pulled pork sandwich. I opted for the snacks option, and it came with root beer, Utz chips, and an oatmeal creme cookie. The sandwich was delicious. I got one for my dad too, and he loved it. The pork was well-seasoned and the bacon was thick, crisp, and tasty. The bun was also good. I feel like buns are often an afterthought with sandwiches, but not here. It was a high quality Kaiser roll, and it held up to the toppings (pork, bacon, slaw) well. The house-brand root beer was also good. If you find yourself in Salem by 5:15 p.m. on a Wednesday evening, get in line for Back Alley Bacon and enjoy.

    I've been to a number of secret cocktail speakeasies and secret sit down dinners back at home in…read moreNYC, but never to a back alley for clandestine comestibles of a porcine nature. Leave it to Salem, MA to make such a magical moving feast happen. Obtain the secret password and ring the bell by the red lantern. Someone will reply on the intercom; provide the password and the number of eaters in your party. Make sure you have exact change! Pay in cash and a surprisingly snorty gent in a pig mask will deliver a special dinner and drink. Pop a squat with your provisions by the old cemetery and dine all'aperto.

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