This place is a dreamy, cozy, hidden gem. The menu has all tradition cocktails, gourmet hot dogs,…read moreand more. They have board games and cards available for customers' entertainment. The staff is extremely attentive, friendly, and skilled at their craft. You can easily stay hours in here because of the inviting ambiance and fun. Highly, highly recommend.

Recommended to us by some locals as a great place for "tourists" to go. I can't agree, since the…read moretwo bartenders on duty were slinging drinks to their buddies while ignoring us. (They clearly saw me there; we made eye contact and the one guy wasn't even doing anything.) After about 10 to 15 minutes of waiting with no service, we were about to leave when a server finally came to our table. Since they were obviously busy and weren't keeping up with the crowd that night, we tried to order two drinks each so they could save a little of their time and we could relax without worrying about if a server was going to take our order again before the end of the week. The server very sharply said that he was NOT going to give us two drinks at a time, CERTAINLY not with drinks of this high alcohol content. We ordered one drink each, cashed out and bounced. The cocktail I got was fine; I could make a slightly worse version at home at a fraction of the price (or even two at once!). We we were told later by a friendlier Salemite at a bar with a better vibe that there is a Massachusetts state law that prohibits having two drinks at once at a bar. Fair enough. Had our server told us that, unfortunately, he wasn't allowed to give us two drinks at once -- instead of making us feel like idiots/degenerates for daring to ask -- we probably would have dropped a lot of vacation money there that night. Oh well; we had a great time at the other places we went.

Cold beer. Strong drinks. Fast service. Reliable bartenders. Reliable information. Cozy atmosphere…read more I'll be back for a comedy night or two.

Cool doesn't cover it! Amazing experience and specialty cocktails are to die for! Highly…read morerecommended love the vibe

I would give 5 stars but they don't answer the phone for take- out…read more My new favorite dish is their Cajun chicken pasta. OUTSTANDING.. and a special shout out to Lydia who is on lunch shift. BRAVO

A person I met in France told me about this place! I had mentioned I like "Dive Bars." My husband…read moreand I sat at the bar where Ryan waited on us. She is friendly and made me an excellent Cosmo. We started with their Buffalo chicken egg rolls and shared their steak tips over salad. All was delicious. The place has a pool table and darts, but there was a high top blocking one from being able to play darts, which is a little odd. Their playlist is good too. We will be back!

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

I write this review as a random customer on a weekday at 2pm ish and I had no idea or preconceived…read morenotion of what this place would be and I got to say it was Awesome! From the minute my friend and walked in the doors we felt welcome and comfortable. Just looking for a drink and a quick bite and The Babe did not disappoint. David at the Bar to his quick change into attentive waiter was seamless. The food was top notch! Coming from LA, I can say that Salem slayed the uber stylish and oh so trendy Gabagool that you can't get at home into a delicious sandwich! Go to Babes for David, then the food and for sure check out the miniature bathroom sink.

My husband and I went to Bit Bar for Valentine's Day and we loved our experience! I had made a…read morereservation and I'm glad I did they got busy quickly! We decided to just have appetizers and they were amazing. The star was by far the grilled cheese appetizer. It was amazing!! I did expect more game options but we still had a blast playing and I discovered I'm pretty good at pinball! The biggest highlight however was our waitress. I could have heard her wrong but I believe she said her name was Story. She was very personable, polite, and attentive. She was getting us a second round of drinks and accidentally took my husband beer that was still 1/4 full. As an apology she brought us more game tokens. Most servers wouldn't even acknowledge it happened. As if we weren't already having a great time she offered us a Valentine's Day fondue box on the house! This was an outstanding experience and really made our Valentine's Day special! Thank you Bit Bar, we will definitely be back!! * I'd also like to add their prices are really decent too!

I returned to Bit Bar because of the wings and they did not disappoint! They have a couple of…read moresauces to add but you don't need them, they are that good. The Tetris Tots were great. The SoMe Peanut Butter Whoppie Pie Stout on tap is fantastic! Staff at the bar was friendly and attentive.

The bartender was horrible to me and very rude. I had one drink and when was half gone he ripped it…read moreout of my hand. I asked him why he did that. And he said I'm in charge and I don't have to serve you. Then why did he serve me in the first place to just rip my drink out of my hand. This happened Friday August 1st.

A Great vibe, interesting people, amazing bourbon selection, and experienced staff make this a must…read morevisit on the N.Shore... the Five Star Dive Bar.

The ambience is like meeting a treasured old friend, the food was delicious, three of us enjoyed…read moreour meals, fresh fish, kale salad, and the pistacchio martini!! To die for! Exquisite espresso martini and a decent Guiness on tap. But the highlight of the dinner was Matt, our waiter, considerate, friendly, good food suggestions (dessert was bread pudding & a creme brûlée), but most of all, Matt, gives off that aura which makes you feel like you are his only patron! I wish him all the best & the recognition he deserves!

Went to The Tavern at the Hawthorne Hotel and overall it was a really good experience -- the place…read morehas that classic Salem/old-hotel vibe and it's a great spot for dinner or drinks. Food was solid and the drinks were on point. Everything came out pretty quick and most of the staff was friendly. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars: the vibe was a little creepy (which I know is kind of the point in Salem lol), and the boy who seated us was honestly pretty rude and made the first impression weird. That said, I'd still go back because the food/drinks and overall atmosphere are worth it -- just hoping the service/hosting is better next time.

Comfortable place to stop for lunch on a sunny day in later April (2026). We had the grilled, herby…read morechicken sandwich (large, moist and tender) which came on a toasted brioche roll accompanied by a mound of fries. Everything was fresh and hot. A bowl of clam chowder was based on a flavorful (without being fishy) creamy broth. Much better than the kind that can be like a bowl of wallpaper paste. The clam was minced so finely that it was hard to discern that there was any in the bowl. Very filling and tasty just the same. Staff were very attentive and friendly. We asked how much the market price for a lobster roll would be: $40. Music was in the style of hipster cocktail hour, so very enjoyable. Art work was kitschy lobster and bar- based. We enjoyed our lunch here while exploring the lovely town of Salem.

First time in Salem, first time having a lobster roll. I ordered the Connecticut style with a side…read moreof clam chowder. The chowder was delicious, however I wasn't super impressed with the lobster roll. The roll was great but the lobster lacked butter. I believe I paid $42 for everything which is slightly pricey. The service was great. Our server/bartender was so kind, gave us beer samples, and took time to explain the menu.

Food was awesome and service was great! There was Irish…read moremusic for a little bit and then a DJ. Drinks were awesome as well!! Place is very clean and I would recommend going!!

At the end of our first night in Salem, we wanted to just sit, chill and have a drink before…read moreheading back to our Air BNB so we settled on O'Neills. The inside had all of the aesthetics of an Irish Pub. There were lots of tables for sitting and some where tucked away which made for more private dining - I also really enjoyed their Halloween decor. I ordered the Candy Corn Curse mocktail because I am an adult who loves Candy Corn. No food was ordered. Service was extremely slow - I think there was maybe 1 or 2 servers plus the bartender for the entire place. I know it was a Wednesday night, but it is also Salem in the beginning of October. They had live music and the musician's voice was nice and also distracted us for a bit while waiting for our drinks. I was not impressed and neither was anyone else - we finished our drinks and went to Taco Bell.

Delicious food and great conversation at this great tucked away dive bar. Also has pool and darts…read morefor those interested

It's a nice place, but the racism is out of control. My friend was laughing at y'all. I tipped…read morewell. The pizza is mediocre and the drinks weak. I had to ask to turn on the dart area lighting. 3/5 is generous, given the flat back on the bar back.