Came in unexpectedly on Halloween weekend 2025 and it was such a pleasant surprise! They had a live Irish band, great food, awesome service. We are coming back to Salem for Halloween this year as well and we are 100% making this a must stop on this trip. read more

ONeills Pub and Restaurant - Irish fries and a pretzel - Wine Bars Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Great spot in Salem! Our server (Pablo) was fantastic--super friendly and attentive. If you're a Bill's fan, he'll say "GO BILLS" for you. The live music really made the night--great vibe all around. Food was delicious!! Order all of the apps. read more

Went here during the busy Halloween season to begin day drinking Could not have picked a better place!!! Decorated so cute for the season, great for photos ! Have a Shipyard Pumpkin ale served with the cinnamon rim . We also did green tea, shots, and baby Guinness shots. Great choice of bar food appetizers to help soak up some of the alcohol Loved this place and recommended for the start of your Halloween adventure. read more

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We came here for drinks before dinner and to catch the game. We were able to easily get a table, and they had live music playing which was lovely (since I wasn't as interested in the game as my husband!) The service was a little slow but it seemed like one poor guy was working all the tables on the floor and we weren't in a rush so it was fine. I would definitely come here again! read more

My friends and I took a day trip to Salem on a Saturday and stumbled into this place. We sat in the back, and our server put the game we wanted to watch on the tv. I liked how spacious it was in the back room. Our server was great and suggest the Irish nachos. I've never had these before, and they were delicious! The clam chowder was also very good. I'm glad we were able to check this place out while visiting for the weekend! read more

ONeills Pub and Restaurant - Irish nachos - Wine Bars Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Halloween night I got tackled by a bouncer around 11 pm. The bar was crowded so I waited outside so i could go in to see my niece. People were leaving and 4 girls went in that didn't wait so I decided to go in also. I got yelled at by the bouncer and grabbed on my right arm that made a bruise by the way. I got shoved outside and tried telling a cop what had happened and he said leave or go to jail. I will not be going there any time soon. read more

I have enjoyed a few nights here. The food is good, tasty. The atmosphere was good too.

We went to Salem during it's busy season. This was one of the only spots you could go to past a certain point for dinner because everything closes early. It wasn't very crowded yet service was just okay but that could've been because of it being packed all day and maybe they were tired. They didn't bother to check on questions we had which was kind of frustrating. Beer was fine. Bar/ambiance was pretty average. The menu was limited. They had large steak fries and the Irish curry was pretty tasty. However, the Guinness Stew was out of this world and worth a trip back. Unfortunately Friday-Sunday they were packed. If you're looking for Irish feels in Salem, this is the place for you. read more

ONeills Pub and Restaurant - Guinness Beef Stew - Wine Bars Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

My efforts to embrace this Pub were sincere, having visited it five times in search of a better experience, but each visit left me more disappointed than the last. I'd give 0 stars if I could. Let's dissect the experiences: Atmosphere: Although they brand themselves as an Irish Pub, O'Neil's lacks the distinctive features that define an authentic Irish pub. I spent a bit of time in the midwest and I encountered a bar owned by Germans claiming to be an Irish Pub, which felt more authentically Irish than O'Neil's. And they admitted to knowing nothing about Irish pubs.  That's telling. While O'Neil's offer ample space, the crowd and vibe lean more toward a spot for quick connections than an authentic Irish Pub experience. There is nothing Irish about O'Neil's. It's a fancier looking dive bar. Drinks and Bar Service: Opting for a beer over a mixed drink seems advisable here. On two out of four visits, ordering a Jim Coke resulted in an overpowering quantity of Jim Beam. While I appreciate strong drinks, this was excessive. For a strong drink, I go to the Witch City VFW. Just 2 visits proved these were stronger. If Jon Taffer visited the bar, I'm positive he'd recommend Partender. Lastly, attracting the bartender's attention can be quite challenging. It consistently took over 10 minutes to get noticed and at least another 5 to receive our drinks. Wether or not it was busy. Food: The food tastes great. Really great, actually. I thought it was slightly redeeming and I edited another review to state that. However, shortly after my update I became violently ill. Entertainment: I had high hopes for their Karaoke nights, being a Karaoke enthusiast with years of experience running Karaoke events myself.  Regrettably, all four times I attended, the Karaoke was more than subpar. It's not the singers. Some are good. Some are bad. You still cheer them on. That's how it works.  However, the DJ (who I'm told his name is named Nick?) seemed incredilby inexperienced. Maybe this is not his day job? But maybe he should focus on that. The dude would not shut up and, on more than one occasion, insulted patrons. Someone should tell him it isn't all about him and he's there for the patrons. This was one of the worst Karaoke hosts I've witnessed.  He does not have the talent or demeanor for that role.  Maybe O'Neil's should have live music. Karaoke is not working for them. That, alone, has driven myself and from conversations I've had, many others, away. In conclusion, O'Neil's Pub and Restaurant is a place I'd advise avoiding unless you're solely seeking a one-night stand. Unfortunately, that's how they made me feel on my five traight visits. Avoid this place at all costs. Not worth your time. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly service and a decent beer selection. Music on Wednesday evenings.

Nice bar with good service and food. On main drag, Washington St., so easy to find. A place to start up a conversation with a stranger or to just sit and enjoy the atmosphere. The Buffalo Mac-n-cheese was so good! Good pours on drinks and reasonable prices. read more

Worst experience I have had in a long time. We went there for drinks and some food to snack on. Once your drink order and food was taken together and drinks were dropped off our server didn't care about us one bit. I got a drink I took one sip from an hated and not once did she check on us. Food was also terrible. My friend had to grab our server just to even get anything because we had legit no water left, my friend just drank my drink cause all ice had melted. We just asked for boxes. Finally got one more drink and cashed out. She legit checked on every table but ours. I dk how many times she walked past ours. I will never be back here when I visit. read more

This is the worst bar and restaurant . The host was rude. He said he only had seats for drinks only and I told him that's all we wanted. He said he didn't have anything then a few minutes later he sat 4 girls for drinks only. Maybe because we were older he / she decided not to seat us. This bar is awful read more

My waitress Kenia was probably the best waitress I've had in a while ( I'm a bartender ). She was knowledgeable, charismatic, passionate about her job, and BEAUTIFUL. she is truly a one of a kind waitress who is rare to find now a days. I'm coming back for the amazing drinks and specifically Kenia. read more