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    Saloon

    3.7 (438 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Adina S.

    What a fun cocktail bar! I don't usually go out of my way for places like this, but in this case, I'd say it was worthwhile. It reminds me a bit of Brick & Mortar in Central Square, with the speakeasy type vibes. The ambiance itself was really nice, especially at the bar area. Amazing bartenders as well. Above all though, come for the drinks, which are super inventive and fun! I'd recommend for all cocktail lovers.

    Truffle fries
    Areeba Z.

    What a hidden gem in Davis square for your next date night! Loved the dim lights inside with leather couches and a bar. The vibes are on point! I was here for a birthday dinner. We started with a bunch of apps: truffle fries, meatballs, and oysters. We then finished off with mussels. We got a couple cocktails as well. Since it was a birthday dinner, we got dessert and they even added a candle to it. Everything we ate was top notch! Overall it's an elevated experience, definitely adding it to my special occasion list.

    Salmon crudo
    Taz H.

    Perfect little happy hour spot - no signage at the entrance though (similar to a prohibition style saloon) so keep that in mind if you're visiting for the first time ;) The bites were delicious - we shared 4 items between 3 of us! Everything was fresh and flavorful. On Saturdays there's a $2 oyster special from 5-6 and we most certainly took part in that. Service was good at the bar! Highly recommended if you're a foodie looking for a unique hip spot in Davis square.

    Fluffy Ted (martini glass) and two time (glass mug in the back)
    Nino E.

    Ambiance 5/5 Came here with my girlfriend on a Friday night and made a reservation the evening beforehand. It gives off a speakeasy vibe and is quite easy to miss if you're walking down elm. It's nestled between The Goods and The Burren. The inside is warm, dim, and cozy. Great tunes playing in the background. The space is quite large for what it is. We were pleasantly surprised how much space there was between tables and other patrons that were there. Service 5/5 The bouncer, hostess, and servers were all very friendly. Food and drinks came out quite fast! Food & Drinks 5/5 My girlfriend ordered the fluffy ted, which was delicious. If espresso martinis are your thing and you like peanut butter flavor, definitely give it a try. It's a nice twist on a classic. I ordered the two time, which was quite refreshing and well balanced. Food was delicious and would get everything we ordered again. Overall 5/5 and will definitely be back!

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    Sankar N.

    Great ambience and mood lighting The bar is the place to sit have a great cocktail Most are priced at a reasonable 16$.. I didn't like mine as it was a little sweet so they redid one for me Knowledgable bartenders Great place to try bourbons , cognacs and ryes at a decent pour price

    Mozzarella Plate
    Jason P.

    Speakeasy vibe and bar with good ambience. The Saloon's primary showcase is it's fun cocktails with it's variety of colorful names - I got the Bread and Butter cocktail which featured an alliteration of B substances (bourbon, butter, bitters, butter). For food, the menu is mostly limited to small plates and appetizers. I got the mozzarella with the prosciutto add-on. Overall, the food was good - mozzarella being creamy, the bread nicely toasted, and mouth-watering prosciutto. The drink was strong and definitely bitter but unexpected based on the ingredients list. Given the casual, but somewhat classy vibes, a 16 dollar cocktail and 22 dollar cheese plate was not too surprising. Hard to recommend as a must-go based on the price-value but one of the better spots in Somerville for an elevated pub experience.

    Butterfly Absinthe
    Clash 5.

    Marco nailed it for us... Absinthe is the way! The food was good too. Ambiance is speak easy and I am all for it!

    Harvey Baker ($16)
    Vivian D.

    I loved the speakeasy vibes here and our waiter was wonderful. The drinks were good, but the one that I would get over and over again is the Harvey Baker (if you're into fruity and easy to drink drinks), the Lone Ranger is good if you like mezcal! I thought the food was decent- the mussels and charcuterie board are notable mentions, but I would not recommend the beef tartare. It tasted funky and was probably the worst beef tartare I've ever had. The mussels were in a red curry coconut broth and it was probably the best thing we got. Bottom line is, I wouldn't come here just for the food, but this is a good spot for drinks.

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    Mark T.

    Two of my coworkers know that I like crafty cocktail bars, and recommended this place. I decided to have a go of it, and was not disappointed. I gotta tell you though: how nice to find a bar without blaring music or a TV. Just a place to have some good booze, maybe make a new friend, without the flashing lights of whatever sports team is on that night. The only other similar place I've encountered is a candlelit place in NYC I keep raving about called Death & Co. To drink I started off with Anne of Green Maples. The taste was absolutely on-point, with the taste buds cruising on all cylinders. There was a little bit of sweetness, sourness, spiciness, all while not being too intimidating. For #2, I went for the Spaghetti Western, a suggestion of the bartender after telling him I like whiskey, and would like something a little more "spirit forward" (a phrase which I now know, yay!). This one definitely had more of a punch, rye will do that to you. I seem to recall it being a tiny bit on the sweet side, but not overly so, and the rye balanced it out nicely. The pretzel though left a little to be desired. Overall solid, but two things kept it from being a hit. First, it was swimming in a wading pool of cheese sauce. Hey, don't get me wrong, I'm all for cheese sauce, though being able to dip as opposed to play lifeguard would be ideal. My second gripe with the pretzel is the consistency. Whether it was the outside or in, the texture was the same. Personally, I like just a little crust to distinguish a true pretzel (esp. Bavarian style) from the microwave kind (no implication intended). Final word: bavarian pretzels usually come with a sweet and spicy mustard. The sweet was there, but having a spicy as well would be so cool! For early on a Saturday evening, it wasn't overly busy, with some tables and seats at the bar being free. The bartender was friendly, attentive, and got my drinks quick! As a final note, I echo Samantha R.'s point. They are a little on the pricey side, but to be fair, what's cheap anymore?

    The Bread and Butter cocktail.
    Phillip M.

    Came back to Saloon after many years away. Still solid drinks, however the food has only gotten more bougie and expensive (I missed my favorite burger there). The wedge fries are now needlessly truffled, there's a $100 caviar service, and most of the menu is expensive small plates. Suffice it to say, I didn't eat any of the food which is all slightly high end faire from Foundry on Elm upstairs, meaning it is solid if not uninspired American pub food. And, honestly, that food is a dime a dozen in Boston--hell, Davis Square is filthy with American pub grub. The drinks here, however, push for the inspiration amid the dark, oaken subterranean seating area. I ordered a bourbon-based drink called the Bread and Butter. The butter wash lent to a silky smooth drink that left a little film on the glass from the chilled fat. The "Bread" was supposed to come from barley, which is infused into the whiskey. The soaked barley is then baked into a hard-as-a-rock piece of brittle for garnish. To live up to its name, the drink needed more nutty/bread flavor. As poured, it was an only slightly nutty, smooth Old Fashioned. I might order it again if it had more complexity. That said, many of the other $16 drinks seem just as imaginative and I'm glad to return to try them all.

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    Nice ambiance, it's fun to be in an underground bar. Honestly most things were a little overpriced, but the desserts were nice.

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    Very classy and traditional speakeasy vibe. As you'd expect, a very deep alcohol selection. Service was excellent, lots of fun after dinner!

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    Fun, homey, and clean speakeasy style spot. Great cocktails, small but tasty food menu, nice beer selection. Perfect for date night.

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    My friend found this spot online and suggested we check it out, and I'm so glad we did. When we…read morearrived, I did not expect to find an entire courtyard filled with shops and restaurants tucked behind this little alleyway. It was such a cute hidden area, and I was already excited before we even got to the place. We headed upstairs into the bar, and the vibe was perfect. It's small, cozy, dimly lit, with vibey music playing. Since it was our first time, we were a little confused at first, but the waiter was super kind and walked us through everything. I ordered the Elly the Elephant and my friend got the Laughing Gull, and we both really enjoyed our drinks. One thing I thought was really nice is that they allow you to grab food from the surrounding restaurants and bring it in to eat there. We didn't end up doing that, but we did get the charcuterie board they had. It came with cheeses, crackers, and some fruit, and you can add meats for $10, which we opted out for. I will say I was a little disappointed by the fruit portion. The menu mentioned fresh fruit, so I expected more than three thin orange slices and one sliced strawberry. HOWEVER, when I asked for more strawberries, our waiter kindly brought out a whole bowl for me, which I really appreciated. We stayed for about two hours, and as the night went on the place definitely got more crowded, so we headed out. Overall, this is such a cute and cozy cocktail bar. I'll definitely be back when the weather is warmer to try the other drinks and restaurants in the market.

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    This was a fun spot! The vibe can be date night or girls night. Would recommend reservation - you…read moreneed to have even for the bar. We grabbed a last minute one around 530p. Made me a little anxious bc you have to put a credit card down and my friend is flakier than a KFC fried chicken bucket. Funny enough - she beat me there. She had already been on a date and was excited to go back. She's gluten free and we had plenty of options - even the fried chicken bites or whatever name they are. I thought the cucumber were phenomenal. Almost ate the whole thing myself. As for the drinks, for me, it's another place where the ingredient list is too complicated. I hate having to google 3 out of 4 of things in my drink - the 4th being the type of liquor in it.. they do have a blurb at the end to explain what the drinks going to be like. I went with the one that's supposed to be close to a margarita. Unfortunately it came with bubbles which wasn't noted on the menu. I can't have bubbles :( which is a bummer bc they're so fun - something about infusing with their own CO2? Yo no se pero the bartender was lovely and gave me another beverage with no extra charge. I also ordered the non-alcoholic old fashioned which was quite nice and pretty light. We ordered the cheesecake bc it's gf (house but they have other flavors) and holy hell.. should I eat cheesecake? No. Did I keep going back for more after I said only a couple bites? Duh. It's from a local spot - Korean Mama. FAVORITE item of the night. When making the reservation I noted that we were going for a birthday and the bartender brought us over some small pours of sake to celebrate since they heard us talking about it earlier. I may not rush back, but my friend has been back twice already.

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