This place looks a bit sketch and got some weird vibes at first but honestly a fantastic dive bar…read more The diviest dive bar I've ever been to. $6 well drinks and cash only. They have darts, pool, and the touch tunes where you can pick the music. They have live music on the weekends. Bartender was awesome and great to talk to. Chatted with a bunch of locals and the owner all night. Great people.

Great place for a hang out with solid drinks I apparently need to make the review longer so here's…read moresome extra words.

I used to go here when it was Opus and they hosted live shows in the location and was initially sad…read morewhen they changed it up. I went here with friends one night and was pleasantly surprised. It had a speakeasy vibe and I loved the drinks and decor. It's definitely a great place to swing by before going out and the service was great. They also had some of the awesome sushi rolls they used to serve there when it was known as Opus. It can be a bit tricky to find but look for the alley to the right of the main restaurant and you should be able to find it!

Strong drinks and good vibes here…read more It was a little hard to sit at the bar on a Friday night but my sister and I grabbed two seats when they first opened. We try to go on Saturday night but it was too busy and ended up going to another bar.

Divey gem with really good pub food and great service. I had the smash burger special with…read morepineapple and steak fries and it was exactly what I wanted after an active day on the ocean. The steak fries were hot, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Burger was juicy with double patties and good topping ratios on a decent bun that held together. Server was also the only bartender - she was attentive and friendly, and did a great job serving tables while tending to a busy bar of locals. Will definitely return to try the steak tips.

What an unknown gem in Salem! It's not on a beaten path, but the food has got to be one of the…read morebest in town. We've been in before for their superior steak tips and burgers. We just went in and dropped a worthy $80 on lunch - 2 tequila mules, a special of buffalo bites (if u are lucky and these are on special again - order them!). Chicken kabob sandwich - juicy, perfectly grilled chicken and my husband got the mouth-watering pastrami sandwich. We packed half of it up for dinner tonight. I only gave 4 stars due to the lousy, noisy, raunchy bar flies. They couldn't care less about other customers as they were shouting and cussing away. Having a conversation with my husband was impossible. The bartender, who was 5 stars in her service to us, attempted to remind these people to stop yelling. I understand being a local, as I am one, and it makes me want to keep my favorite places in business. However, disruptive and rude bar flies should be shut out ff earlier and asked to leave or at the very least pipe down. Ultimately, I highly recommend anyone local or out of town to try The Tin Whistle for the food and service. Maybe try one of the tall comfy wooden booths would make for a better atmosphere.

After an exhausting late-night summoning ritual, I needed a strong drink, a bite to eat, and a spot…read moreto decompress before heading back into the void. All Souls Lounge in Salem was the perfect sanctuary. It's a small, intimate spot that fills up fast, if you don't get there early, you'll be left haunting the sidewalk waiting for a table. Luckily, they offer outdoor seating, which was great for cooling off after spending two hours surrounded by ceremonial candles. The service was remarkably fast for a packed house. The cocktails were delicious and flavorful, though if you're looking to banish your inner demons in one sip, note that they aren't the absolute strongest in town. What really stole the show, however, was the food menu: they have a massive selection of gourmet grilled cheeses and hot dogs. Speaking of which: after finishing my meal, I went home inspired to attempt another quick ritual. I was trying to summon an ancient Hot Dog Spirit to bless my midnight snack cravings, but I mangled the Latin incantation and accidentally conjured a Grilled Cheese Ghost instead. Now my apartment smells like toasted sourdough, and there is a glowing ectoplasmic slice of melted cheddar hovering over my couch. Overall, a fantastic spot to refuel whether you're a local, a tourist, or just an exhausted practitioner of the dark arts. Highly recommend!

We were walking about in Salem and stopped at the all souls lounge for a couple drinks…read more We sat outside which was perfect for people watching. It's a great spot!!

My wife and I stopped in on a busy Friday night and did not have reservations. We only had to wait…read more20 minutes or so before we got seated. Maddie's is located on a side street off the main drag of old town Marblehead. The restaurant is located upstairs and the bar is located downstairs. We began our meal with the fried calamari. Cook fresh and served hot. The marinara was ok. Our entrees were the Pasta Fra Diavolo and the baked haddock. The pasta came out with a tasty sauce and a generous amount of seafood. My wife enjoyed her haddock which was something she doesn't usually order. The portion was generous and the veggies on the side were fresh and not canned. The service was very good and friendly. The prices were very reasonable considering the area. There is street parking on the main street but not the street it is located on.

I'm not sure you would find this without knowing where to look. It's a favorite among locals for…read moregood reason. Downstairs is a "lively" bar, upstairs is the restaurant portion. Use the outside stairs to joueny up stairs. They don't take reservations and on a Thursday night it was full so plan accordingly. They have a full offering of drinks and I went draft beer, Alagash, a wheat beer from Maine. A good choice to go with a heavy meal. At the recommendation of our local host, I went for the Pan Seared Haddock. This comes with lobster meat in a white sauce served over potatoes and cooked spinach. So tasty, the seafood was tender and delicious, the sauce not overwhelming the flavors. Our server, Casey, was top notch and gave the right amount of earnest attention. When he wished us a good evening, I think he truly meant it. Husband had the seafood platter mixed and I tried one of the shrimp which was excellent. Great spot, though it is dimly lit and noisy(just know before you go type thing). Didn't hamper our enjoyment of a fun evening at all!

The Babe is an adorable and unique little restaurant and bar in the outskirts of downtown Salem and…read moreit's a little gem! We easily found street parking and were seated quickly. I loved that they have various music nights and on this night, a few people brought in vinyls since it was BYO vinyl night. We had the mozz pockets (yum) and the Carolina gold wings (also yum). For the main meals, I had the Mr. Falafel wrap which was freaking delicious. It was the best thing I had tasted there and I'd return for that wrap alone! My gf had the Culture Fit burger and enjoyed it too. The drinks were top notch and the service was good as well. I'll definitely be back!

We stopped into the Babe for lunch on a very busy Halloween and were seated right away. The seating…read morearea was cute and cozy. We split the smash burger, which was excellent. We also got the garlic fries, which were a bit too garlicky for our taste, but the fries themselves were good. The cocktails were also very good. Our server was very attentive and provided helpful menu suggestions. We would definitely visit again.

This could be the best bar staff in the area. Absolutely personable, friendly, and cranks out…read moredrinks like no one's business. It's the drinker's bar. If you're looking for some classy shit, go to, um, anywhere else. Not to say this place isn't clean. A dive bar doesn't mean dirty. It means local, comfortable and a place to get together over some stiff drinks. But I would disagree (previous review) that it isn't for outsiders. I would say outsiders are welcome, as long as you know what you're getting into. No food (aside from popcorn!), but a serious alcohol selection, Keno, a jukebox, and good atmosphere. Don't be a bar snob coming here. As far as the year ago negative review by Robyn: Let's point out some things to anyone that goes anywhere on the North Shore: there are three large colleges within a 15 or less mile radius, with a serious fake ID epidemic and out-of-states are much more of a liability than they are profitable. Bars implement strict policies to avoid this. Good job to the bartender for doing his job. It sucks that it killed your night, but hopefully this will shed some light.

Dive Dive Dive Lucky…read moreDog in Beverly, MA, delivers a textbook dive bar experience--it is a gritty, no-nonsense local hangout that gives you exactly what you pay for. Tucked away on Cabot Street, the bar scores points for its cheap, heavy-handed pours, free popcorn, and surprisingly impressive selection of whiskeys. There are plenty of local characters with thick North Shore accents to keep things entertaining while you wait your turn at the dartboards. However, the "five-star dive bar" label means you have to take the bad with the good: the interior is dark, cramped, and carries a textbook rough-around-the-edges vibe that borders on being an eyesore. The crowd is heavily made up of tightly-knit regulars, which can make it feel a bit exclusive or tough to break into if you are just passing through, and the bare-bones snack food options mean you should probably eat a real meal before you arrive. Ultimately, it is a perfectly average, unapologetic watering hole if you want an affordable beer in a low-key setting, but it is not a destination spot for a night out. Thanks

sensational seafood pie- only $20.00 loaded with fish,…read morescallops,lobster, shrimp. the only downside crappy canned green beans & corn. Very good service. At 12:30 the place was packed. I had to eat inside the outside patio was packed. it appears dogs are allowed. On Tuesday they off twin lobsters for $20.00 They told me they sell 500-600 every Tuesday Averaged out that's $11,000 dollars just for lobsters Go There Eat and enjoy

the anchor pub & grille is the local restaurant of beverly. it's been around for years, and…read morecontinues to attract locals & visitors for their very fresh seafood. there's a huge patio outside, and the inside has a large bar, four (?) pool tables, and seating in another room. i like how it can be packed, but separated enough that everyone doesn't have to stand over each other. i was invited here and it was pretty busy on a monday evening, it was packed on every side. i only tried their crab cakes (2 for $7.99) and margaritas. the crab cakes were okay, there was a decent amount of fresh crab meat but there were also a lot of peppers in it (?) with a deeeeep fried crust, so they were like crabbie patties. i wouldn't get them again, but i had to know what $7.99 crab cakes were like. i didn't have a huge appetite, but i'd try other items on the menu. they have a ton of fried seafood for decent prices, and a handful of fresher items. bartenders are good, the anchor is a locals paradise. i heard channing tatum was in town months ago and asked for recommendations on the BEST spot in beverly, and they sent him here. ambiance: 4/5 food: 2.5/5 based on first visit drinks: 4/5 anchor pub & grille: 3.5/5

"Here lie the roses in the ashes Deep as the barnacles that…read morecling Just like a lace that runs through everyone and everything" (Elvis Costello) This is a tough one to write up. The food was very good, and I thought my Steamed Mussels might have been the very best version of a favorite dish I ever had. The view of the harbor from the back counter was beautiful. But..........there were a lot of buts. First of all, The Barnacle is not a large restaurant, and the dining room was so crowded, with tables and chairs so densely packed into every square inch it's really quite difficult to navigate your way around the room. In fact, after we were seated at that back counter, a server asked us if we could slide over because another patron couldn't maneuver herself into an open seat. We placed our order - a cup of clam chowder ($8), fish tacos ($14.95), and those fabulous Steamed Mussels ($18.95). And then we waited. And then we waited some more. And then the couple who sat next to us hadn't seen a server yet, so the gent walked over to the bar to get his own beer. And then we waited some more. And then our server sheepishly walked over and said she never got around to placing our order with the kitchen, so would we mind reminding her what we ordered? Now look, we had no appointment to keep and didn't mind the view of the scenery. But truthfully, the wait and delay did slice into a big chunk of our metered parking fee. And it sure would have been nice to see their service lapse translate into some tangible consideration. How about a complimentary appetizer, drink, dessert, or a cost reduction or anything. But no, there was no consideration given at all. No attempt to make things right. I'd say forgetting to place an order and not realizing the mistake for half an hour is a fairly serious issue. A waterside restaurant on a hot day really should have done a better job with the crowd, and they clearly weren't up to the task. But... those plump heavenly mussels in a sweet, herb and garlic broth were divine, and influenced my rating decision for a four-star experience.

One of our go to Local spots in Marblehead. Great location with a fabulous view of the Harbor and…read morethe lighthouse. Very friendly staff but the star of the show is the seafood. We ordered an order of steamers to share. Very good! For the main course, Fish and chops for me. As I had remembered from prior visits, the fish are outstanding. Very good cold water white fish /Haddock, cooked with a light breading so it doesn't overwhelm the fish. Fries were fine but again the star is the fish and definitely worth the visit!

I stopped by for dessert--because who doesn't love a good pastry? I chose the Napoleon, or as we…read moreHaitians call it, Mille-feuille. It's layers of flaky puff pastry with creamy custard, and it's absolutely delicious. They have tables inside if you prefer to dine in, and the staff is friendly. Plus, the prices are reasonable."

Everything here is amazing their food. The service from every employee here is great Yassir,…read moreKadijha, Hassan and not good to remember the employees from the kitchen. The ambience here is good for single people and family welcome too; they can improve a little be with the music. Favorite things to eat here are the lamb special, the breakfast plate with smoked salmon and every single pastry they have.