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    Hallowed Ground

    4.1 (27 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Bonnie Z.

    We love speakeasy's!! Awesome back alley door. Dark and moody inside. Perfect!! We sat at the bar. Service was great! We came in for a quick cocktail before our scheduled walking tour of Salem

    Jaci S.

    Cute little lounge . Not a ton of drink options but what I had was great. Food was decent too but kind of pricy

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    Laura E.

    Friend and I were stoked about trying this hidden gem out. I guess it's really not so theoretically hidden. Their door is in an alley way. That's connected to the dire wolf tavern. We walked in around 10 and it was busy. We just wanted to scope it out and have one drink. We thought you could order appetizers but suppose the kitchen may shut down around 8/9p. They close at 11pm which was rare to find anywhere open as late for a Tuesday night. It's definitely not our idea of a speakeasy. It's very hipsters millennial vibes. They had club style/house music playing. With a tv on playing scooby doo. Not much for seating when it's crowded. You can sit around the bar our lounges. One love seat and a couch. It's self serve as you have to go to the bar to place your order. The bartenders were nice and cordial. Drink prices are $10-up. I tried their pale moon option. Which falls under their lighter options. It wasn't bad, but was it worth the price- not really!! It had an odd dry aftertaste. It's definitely a place to experience for yourself. It won't be everyone's cup of tea.

    Finn B.

    I'm not sure if they branded themself as a speakeasy or what, but I don't think its entirely correct. Its the downstairs of a bar that you can enter through a side door if your feeling adventurous. The bar is well decorated, with the option to sit at the bar, a few couches, or table tops. They definitely need more seating. The place was pretty empty when we arrived but we still had a wait a minute to find anywhere to sit. We went on the Thursday and the kitchen was closing (we got there around 9 I think?) so we didn't get the chance to try the food but the drinks were good! Cocktails are around $15, which is expensive in my opinion. It's a fun spot to checkout, but we thought we'd spend a lot more time there than we did. A bit underwhelming but if you have some time and are in the area it's a fun spot.

    Sarah F.

    Great food with decent prices. You can order off the Dire Wolf menu (that place is always packed and you need a reservation) but at the bar instead of via table service. They have water you can fill for yourself too. Vibes are good!

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    Diana M.

    Pretty cool place to get a drink. Went for the first time on a Saturday in December around 6pm. Plenty of seating, drinks were good, and staff was attentive. Prices are a little high but the drinks and food (from Dire wolf tavern) are pretty good.

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    Grace B.

    This is a cute lil speakeasy that I highly recommend you visit. The speakeasy is in the alley next to Dire Wolf. It's a cozy environment and they share the same menu as Dire Wolf so you still get access to all their dishes. My guest and I were a bit confused by the menu since they offer a mash of different cuisines from sandwiches to sushi. My guest ordered fried rice and really enjoyed it. I got a Caesar salad and fries which were yummy and we enjoyed our drinks with the great ambiance. Overall, great place.

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    Ayatt A.

    This speakeasy has potential but when I visited it felt kind of unorganized and all over the place. They were also really understaffed so I do understand that. The food menu looked really good but we just had a couple of drinks. The cocktail menu was unique and interesting but the first cocktail I had just didnt work well flavor wise so I went with an espresso martini after that, and that was good. Its a cool vibe in there for sure and worth checking our if youre into speakeasy vibes!

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    Food was good with large portion sizes. Cocktail menu wasn't my fav, but the bartenders were friendly and the scene is definitely what we were looking for

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

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    10 months ago

    Behind the door in the alley lie good drinks in a vaulted chamber. Wish it had more of a cocktail program than it does.

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    Sean and the team always produce top notch cocktails and offer an innovative cocktail menu. Food's great too!

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    2 years ago

    Sean was an awesome and very friendly barkeep. Had a great experience! Had their cocktails of the night and it was bangin

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    Good bar with a great cocktail list. Bartenders were good at conversation since I was solo and in town for work

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    This is such a cool little place ! The drinks were amazing and the employees were so sweet and upbeat !

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    It's a cozy environment and they share the same menu as Dire Wolf so you still get access to all their dishes.

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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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