I love this place! Love love love! The drinks = Amazing. Food = Delicious. Ambiance = Even more amazing! I've been here a good 5 times or so since it opened and I still love it. The staff are all fantastic, I have never had bad service here, not even close. You have to try the drink with the pork belly whiskey in it, the Ward something or other. It tastes like a campfire. Which probably sounds gross but it's not, it's delicious. I feel like they are always tweaking the menu to make it better and better. Honestly I can't say enough great things about this place. It's our go to hangout in Davis. read more

Pros: -Awesome architecture + decor. -Creative and delicious cocktails. -Being subterranean and subtly signposted, is generally less mobbed than street-level Davis Square bars. -Is not Foundry, the woeful sibling bar upstairs owned by the same management. Cons: -They blast the AC at near-Siberian levels, so be sure to bring long sleeves unless you want to be extremely uncomfortable throughout your stay. -Absurdo prices, even for Davis Square. $5 for a can of Narraganset? $16 for a friggin' hamburger?? Please. Verdict: -A decent enough place to get an interesting drink or two, although you can certainly get more bang for your buck elsewhere. read more

Hard to find, it is directly next to a theater. You walk in, go downstairs and BOOM, are greeted by a teeny little bar. Cool ambience though, I've gotta give it the two stars for that, plus the service wasn't bad either. It was just expensive. Crowded. They won't make a regular cocktail (refused to make me a sex on the beach...cmon it's like 8 bucks and easy to make). I ended up ordering a glass of champagne and it was in this TINY little chalice that lasted me 3 sips for $8. Probably won't return here for the drinks. Or the same bro-dudes we saw the week prior at The Burren. read more

Saloon is, hands down, my favorite bar in Boston, maybe of all time. I don't know how I didn't post a review for them awhile ago. Since moving to Davis Square in July 2012, I don't think a weekend has passed that I haven't been there. (I must sound like an alcoholic, but the drinks are just that good) If you are ever in the Davis Square area and looking for a spectacular craft cocktail, Saloon is a must try. The atmosphere is great. It's very relaxed while retaining a modern chicness. The bartenders are amazing. They can make anything! (Literally) I know them most by name because they are that great. Derick, Stephen, Katy and Tracy are all top-notch at making the perfect drinks. I recommend "The Stranger." However, until this weekend, I had never had a meal at Saloon. I don't know what I was waiting for because it was great. I got the Bacon Cheeseburger, and it was prepared to perfection. The service was great. Honestly, I could go to Saloon for a drink every night. I highly recommend it. I am always satisfied when I leave Saloon, and it is the only bar in Boston that I consistently return to. read more

If backbar is The Fleet Foxes this place is The Lumineers; a trendy, hollow, shitty imitation. The service is poor, the food is tasty but the portions are small, the drinks are simple and unimaginative, and the price is ridiculous. If you want to get what you're paying for go to backbar or Drink. read more

We started coming here pretty soon after they opened. I loved the vibe of the place and the extensive beer and whiskey/scotch list. The Kentucky bourbon barrel ale is delicious. I don't like that they serve wine in little glasses that look like they should hold orange juice for breakfast. Why not a regular wine glass and a larger pour? I know it's not really your "thing" but us wine drinkers would appreciate a proper glass. The food is great - much better than Foundry IMO. It's just more interesting and better tasting. I loved one of the original items on the menu - the pork belly, baked beans and brown bread - super tasty. I was skeptical to try it, but ended up loving it. They do seem to switch up the menu every few months (which I like) - some things I've tried are ok, some I've really loved. Over the summer it was great coming here because it was less crowded and the specials were consistently good. The sliders were so tasty with the pickled onions (the new fall sliders I don't like as much and haven't been cooked as well). Service can be a bit slow - it just kind of depends. The music is sometimes on WAY too loud and you have to shout to hear the person across or next to you. Would be nice if they turned it down a bit. And depending where you sit it can be so dark you need your iphone to read the menu. But overall, we've had decent service, and good food/beer. And before 2 weeks ago - I would have probably given the place 4 or 5 stars... However, the last time we came here after we were done eating (food had been good) - I noticed a mouse run across a very dark back corner of the restaurant. I felt sick after seeing that. How do I know they aren't contaminating the food? I don't know if they knew about it and were doing something about it, or perhaps it was the first time this little critter appeared and they didn't know yet? I wanted to say something, but I was so thrown off by it we just paid the bill and left. The mouse freaked me out and we haven't gone back. It saddens me too because this was my go to place in Davis. read more

What the hell is up with pork belly? Pork Belly, for some reason, has become a flagship item in all the cool new gastropubs in the Boston area. Maybe it has to do with the fact that discerning restauranteurs have been taking cheap, low-end food items and dressing them up with fancy descriptions and accessories for years and years now. But Saloon takes it to a whole new level with their pork-belly infused rye whiskey. My last drink of the night was a straight shot of pork-belly infused rye--it was marvelous. Regardless of the trendiness factor, this drink works very well. It kind of tastes like a bacony version of a peated whiskey, although the smoke-flavor is much more subtle. Before the pork belly, I tried their old fashioned with rye whiskey. At first, the old fashioned is somewhat underwhelming. The flavors don't knock your socks off. This could be because I got it with rye whiskey, and not bourbon (they design their old fashioned for bourbon). Maybe they don't add too much sweetness to the old fashioned recipe in order to leave room for the corny sweetness of the bourbon. In any case, by the end of my old-fashioned I was thoroughly impressed with the balance of flavors. The ambience/design is pitch-perfect 1920's speakeasy updated for the 21st century. Our waitress seemed a little uncomfortable, but very competent. Perhaps she was new? In any case, service was quick and efficient. I did not try any of the food, and so I left Saloon somewhat buzzed, excited at the prospect of returning here many more times to explore the delights of reimagined low-end food, the stuff that hits just the right notes for the gastropub crowd. read more

From outside, I could not tell there is a bar downstairs. Really clean, neat and historical atmosphere. I went there for drinks but burger looked really good too!!! read more

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A couple of years ago the speakeasy trend reignited in Boston. Saloon opened a little over a year ago and seemed like the cool thing to do in Davis. Sadly, almost everything else is cooler. There is so much potential with this bar, but the execution is just...off. I wish SOOO much that this wasn't the case. The space is absolutely beautiful and the smell walking down the stairs to the bar is divine (think cedar, cigar ashes and a touch of real musk. In short it smells like a man). The food is actually very good, but like most people I come here to drink. This is where the enchantment stops. The drinks are pricey, but that's to be expected with craft cocktails. Unfortunately, these are anything but crafty. I often feel like most of the specials are neither imaginative or all too tasty. To date, I've only had one drink I've really liked (but was still not blown away by) here and it involved a butt-load of green chartreuse, which I can ingest probably to no end. If the staff at Back Bar worked here, it would be a perfect marriage. But unlike most marriages in MA, this one won't likely happen. read more

I've been here a few times in the four weeks or so that it's been open. The ambiance is gorgeous in a "gentleman's club" sort of way and inspires even my usually plainly dressed boyfriend to wear a dress shirt. The 1920's music in the background and a lack of TV's were my favorite parts- so many bars ruin a "period" ambiance with contemporary music and sports. I think Saloon will be awesome...they're still experiencing some growing pains, though. Their drinks are fantastic if you like old-school cocktails and fancy beer. Vodka is absent from the cocktail menu. Try the Nay-Sayer if you're a fan of ginger beer. Who knew that wheat grass was a refreshing addition to an alcoholic drink? My last visit to Saloon for dinner on a Saturday night was, unfortunately, a disaster. One of my party's fish and chips contained a bone in the fish, which is understandable, and the managed offered to take it off the bill after he noticed this. I certainly cannot complain about this, but the fact that most of my party's drinks arrived after dinner was a disappointment. The wait for both drinks and dinner was rather long, the noise level was very high, and we were eager to leave. Be aware if you're vegetarian or vegan, your dinner choices are either off the menu or non-existent. I hope that, like it's sister restaurant Foundry on Elm, age will improve Saloon. read more

It strikes me as hypocritical to write a review for a "speak easy", and I wasn't sure I wanted to tell people about this secret spot for us Davis folks, but here's to being a good American. First time I went to Saloon was a couple days after it opened. Menu was small, brown liquor list was awesome, paint not quite dry yet. But this place has grown right before my eyes, the menu has updated to offer some really unique options. The food is a little out of the box but all delicious. Menu is limited, but that could also be seen as confidence in the quality of what they DO offer. The brown liquor list is the longest book I have read to date - in a good way. You can throw different whiskeys into a Manhattan or have it straight all night without having the same drink twice (or remembering the night at all after). Ambiance is cool. Dim lighting. Very western style bar setting, comfortable and intimate tables. If I don't go to this restaurant at least once a month I start to forget who I am. If you can find, try it. If you can't? Good. read more

I had pretty high hopes for Saloon, Davis' newest addition and Greater Boston's latest capitulation to yuppie culture's collective infatuation with the speakeasy concept. It shares this peculiar underground space with the new Davis Square Theatre -- you'd never find it unless you knew to look for it, which is sort of fun. Barely a week old, Saloon is still really rough around the edges. I love the idea of being transported back to another time by a place like this, but a few nagging flaws inhibited the requisite suspension of disbelief: First, the place still smells really strongly of wood stain, varnish, and/or paint. The space is brand-spanking new, so it's understandable, but still distracting. Second, typos in the menu, or rather, the "Bill of Fair" (sic), betray a pretty rushed effort on the part of the owners. Pulling off a restaurant like this -- one that sells an "experience" as much as the food and drink -- requires just a little bit more attention to detail. Third and finally, the bartenders -- while really nice and accommodating -- are clearly still getting used to the new space, new workflows, and generally trying not to trip over one another. They're also perhaps a little too attentive: my wife got upset when one of them overzealously cleared away the whiskey that she hadn't quite finished, without even asking. Not a big deal if it's a diet coke, but unfortunate when it's some obscure single malt. Of course, all of these things are easily fixable with a little bit more time and polish. As for the food and drink themselves... The charcuterie trio was sort of a letdown, especially given the price point ($15 I think). They included a pile of some kind of ultra-cheap deli ham that dragged the whole thing down. We did enjoy the tiny little pickles and dollop of fancy mustard. The pickled pepper poppers (stuffed with boursin I think, along with ranch dressing for dipping) were much more edible than your typical jalapeño poppers. They went fast. The deviled eggs were probably the high point of the three apps that we tried. Make sure to dredge them through the sauce that comes with them. I did try two cocktails: the Ward 44 (whiskey + lemon + sugar + grenadine), which ended up being way sweeter than what I wanted (though possibly just right for you?), and the Revolver (some kind of bourbon, orange peel, bitters), which I really enjoyed. My wife seemed happy with her fancy whiskey, except for the part where they took it away too early. The bartenders, again, were super helpful and accommodating, and eager to get us to try things out. We even ended up getting a free dram of blackberry brandy something-or-other on our way out, which was delightful. All in all, Saloon could very well be on its way to an admirable niche role in Davis Square's bar-saturated marketplace. There are certainly flaws to be addressed, but I look forward to going back in a couple months to give it another shot. read more

Hit up Saloon last night with a couple of buddies of mine. Honestly could not find this place at first. The sign is a Light Bulb. So we just walked passed it 3 times. The wood work and decor is awesome def. throw back to the late 20's early 30;s. We went around 6pm and the place was packed through on names down and headed for the bar. This place is small no room between bar and tables. I ordered the 18yr Oban whiskey and it was wicked smooth. Trying to get the attention of the bartender was horrible. took almost 20 min just to get 1 drink. Also whats up the the no hats rule. Place is supposed to be casual. I wanted to try the food but we never got called for our table. Plus drink/whiskey menu is extensive. I plan on going back at some point to try the food. Seems like a fun spot if you get there earlier enough. read more

Saloon might be hard to find but is well worth the search. Modeled after a speakeasy, this downstairs gem could not be cooler! The rugs and amazing woodwork make the whole place feel cozy but upscale. The food is delicious to boot. For appetizers, I've enjoyed the pickled peppers and the devils on horseback. For main course, I cannot get over the Maple Braised Pork Belly. The meat is exquisite and the smokey baked beans remind me of my home in North Carolina. Yes, I've seen the bar area get extremely crowded on busy nights so I recommend getting a table and enjoying the great food. The whiskey's are incredible and I love the Americana cocktail. All in all, this place really showcases a new level of cool for Davis Square. read more

The top five reasons why I adore the Saloon: 1. Like a speakeasy, it's disguised by a nearly unmarked entryway and hidden below ground. 2. If an array of bourbons and beers and steaks with a delicate spin is your idea of a satisfying evening, this is the place to be. 3. It's the sexiest place in town. It's dimly lit. It's walls are all deeply stained wood with generous crown moldings and a 1920s style arching mirror over the bar. It's roaring with energy on weekend nights, yet the low ceilings create a more intimate feel. 4. As you descend the stairway into the Saloon, you can still smell the lacquer they used to stain the wooden walls. 5. When my friend's meal was 10 minutes later coming out than everyone else's, the waitress brought us over a complimentary artisanal cheese plate complete with fancy sharp cheddar, a decadent pile of honeycomb, apple slices, and French bread crostini. read more

great drinks, decent food! i really liked hanging out here. the atmosphere was nice - hip and dark. i had the daisy to drink and it was a little too sweet. i switched to a woodford manhattan after that though and it was great! to eat we had the corn dogs, the fried pickles, and duck wings. the corn dogs were okay, but super breaded so that it was too much breading. i usually don't like fried pickles, and i still didn't like these, but i'll say that they were better than ones i've had before because they were light on the pickle and heavy on the fried part. if you like pickles though, you might not like these. the duck wings were good, but hard to eat too many of because they were really sugary, with not too much other flavor. prices were decent and i think i would definitely come back, but maybe get less food and more drinks. the service was great - our waitress was super nice, helpful, and attentive. read more

I came here based on someone else's recommendation after spending a few years away and relocating to the area. I have no idea how this place doesn't have a five star review. To be honest, I had second thoughts about reviewing this place because I had such a good time here and i don't want it to get overcrowded! I stopped in here on a Friday night with a friend while waiting for dinner reservations at a nearby restaurant. I'll admit that because it's downstairs, it wasn't obvious how cool it would be, but I'm so happy that I found this gem. On a Friday night, when we had an hour wait for nearby dinner and places like foundry two doors down were packed, this place was casually uncrowded--my dream! Okay, maybe it's the old man in me, but I just want to drink at a bar and not be pushed around by everyone else ordering drinks and snaking in to steal my spot. The drinks themselves were great. Yeah, drinks are $10-$12, but coming from Manhattan, I don't think that's so bad, and I think other places locally are about the same prices. The service wasn't great and the bartenders were a little bit curt; I can't tell if its the shtick of being in a speakeasy type place or if they were actually just rude. I can live with it either way I guess. I can't speak about the food here, but I can say that I'll definitely be back for drinks and to try to food. If you're in the area and looking for casual drinks this place is definitely worth a try...or actually, nevermind, don't go. I'd rather keep it to myself. read more

They really go all-out on the speakeasy atmosphere at this underground bar from the folks behind Foundry on Elm. Good food, very unusual cocktails (I had the Nay Sayer (wheat whiskey, lemon, wheat grass, bitters, ginger beer), it was strange), the selection of whiskey is unreasonably extensive. The service was very good, but I did get the vague sense they were still ironing some of the logistics out, even though I wasn't there when it was crowded. Still, I won't let that dampen my enthusiasm for now. read more

Quiet, dark, delicious. I went here last night and met my friend for a drink. Ended up staying for an order of amazing sliders. Grassfed, tomato confit, caramelized onion, cheese and these three delectable beauties were so yummy. Served with fries and I got a Berkshire Brewing Company Steel Rail Pale Ale (my fave BBC beer). Desmond was a wonderful bartender who made me a drink based on something sweet. He asked me if I liked gin. I told him "gin is my blood type. :) He ended up making me something called a Silver Surfer which was amazing. Gin, lemon, ice and I don't know what else but it was tasty and hit the spot. A nice way to polish off a good meal and end a workday. I will definitely be back A LOT! Sliders, a nice bartender, a cool atmosphere, a COMFORTABLE bar, reasonable prices, clean bathroom. This place was made for me! read more

Why isn't this place in my neighborhood? I'm in love with the dark and cozy space, the skilled and knowledgeable bartenders, and the extensive and awesome cocktail/spirit menu. You won't find frou-frou strawberry martinis and (un-ironic) lawnmower beers in this joint; Saloon is for real drinkers. The cocktail menu itself is really interesting- lots of brown spirit, although vodka and rum aren't completely missing-, and there wasn't a drink on there I wouldn't love to try. Every drink I tasted was well-crafted, well-balanced, and really tasty (check out the Put Down in particular- it's from the just-debuted new menu). Even better, the prices are really reasonable for this type of high quality cocktail: $8-13, with most hovering around $10. I probably wouldn't think twice about wiling away an entire evening tucked into the bar, working my way through the list. If ever there was a reason to be made of money, this just might be it... read more

Saloon has been on my list for literally months upon months and finally had a chance to go with my friends a few weeks before moving from town. Guys, this place rocks! After hunting -- so hard -- for the location (pro tip: look at the hidden street light that says 'Saloon'... you'll miss it, I promise you, but it's there), I was stunned by how rad the interior looks. I want to explain it, but I'm going to leave it to you to discover it yourself. The food was great and drinks were damn good. My waitress was super attentive, personable, and inviting. read more

I love coming here for a nice drink with some friends, or a date night with my boyfriend. It's hidden and is hard to find the door because it's Speakeasy style, and it's underground with a cozy feel and nice decor. Really great drink selection! They have my favorite Cider- Bantam Cider, but they also have a great cocktail list with some unique things if you're looking to try something new. The food is amazing too! The Devils on Horseback were awesome (Feta cheese-stuffed dates wrapped in bacon), and my friend had the Sliders with fries and the fries were amazing. I don't know how you can make french fries taste THAT good. They were gourmet or something :) Anyway, if you're in the Davis Square area you need to give this place a try! read more

What a cool vibe! A speak-easy type establishment with dim lighting, brick walls, and an old-timey feel. What's great is they have small little tables so you can order drinks (and/or food) and don't have to stand by the bar all night. The mixed drinks were a little sweet, but that may just be my preference. A little expensive, but you can dodge that by sticking to the beer list! Right off of the Davis T stop (about a 5 min walk) so no need to search for parking. read more

We loved our server Jason (I think thats his name). Wings, ribs, oysters, cheese, beer selection and everything on this menu is amazing. The place was obviously understaffed, and service was slow. Cuddos to our waiter that worked so hard to make our evening wonderful. I hope management will work on staffing, roll up sleeves and help it's hard working staff. See you saloon again. read more

Great drinks, so it's my go-to when in a cocktail mood. The food is decent but gets to be a bit redundant (limited menu that they don't seem to ever change up), but it's still good for the occasional date night. This is going to make me sound like an old, but I really wish they had just a liiittle more light in the place to make it easier to see...but I guess maybe that would kill the whole speakeasy vibe ;) read more

After getting our IDs checked (thank you) we headed downstairs where we were quickly seated. Saloon is dark and cool and smells almost musty, but not in a bad way. There is just something in the air that makes you wonder what happened there the night before. Lots and lots of dark wood, area rugs and leather chairs. It felt like the kind of place you would go to for a bourbon and cigar after dinner at your grandfathers house and I liked it. After hemming and hawing about getting a drink or not (it was going to be a long night) I decided to get the same cocktail that I got last time - the Americana. The Americana is bourbon based with brown sugar, j. thomas bitters, and sparkling wine. Its delicious and although strong it has a lightness to it that makes it feel like a totally acceptable drink to have with dinner. Next, the menu... My eye immediately went to the Bubble and Squeak partially because of the name but also because all the ingredients looked so good - some of my favorites. I second guessed by decision wondering if I should get the Grilled Flatiron Steak or even the Fish and Chips. I decided to stick to my gut feeling and got the Bubble and Squeak. It came with a roasted sausage, mashed root vegetables, shaved brussel spouts, winter leeks, and onion gravy. Everything was cooked really well and the flavors worked really worked together. It was a tad under seasoned for me so I added a little salt but otherwise it was great. It was pretty heavy and I sort of wished I had gotten something a little lighter as it was one of those wacky Boston winter days that felt like summer. You definitely won't leave hungry if you get this dish. Enough said. Everyone really seemed to enjoy what they got and the only other comment I heard was that the portions were a little on the small side. I know this is a blessing for me as I can rarely leave a plate until its been cleaned but I can see how this may be a con for someone with a larger appetite. Overall great atmosphere, fantastic cocktails, and a small but very good menu. Great place to go with a group of friends, family, a date or just for cocktails. I'd definitely go back. read more

Have been here twice now. I kinda like the mad men vibe going on here. Its a bit over the top and seems cliche/tacky yet its just novel enough to work. Place is very clean, nice, and all the waitstaff have funny outfits. The good: Extensive Drink Menu, with huge whiskey selection. Good Beer/draft selection as well. Bartenders are very personable, and ask you if you liked your drinks and try and crack funny jokes. They also dont just mix ingredients real quick in a shaker, but put the extra effort into every drink. Drink prices are pretty fair, a bit on the high side but given location its about right, and they make them strong. I'd stick to the menu cocktails. Have only nibled on other peoples food and it was tasty and everyone seemed to like it, but portions seemed small and with a focus on presentation. Like a slightly dumbed down version of foundry on elm. A great place to meet friends for cocktails after work or before/after dinner. read more

You come here for the drinks, not the food. I got some short ribs. Amazingly tender, very well seasoned on the outside. But the center was lacking flavor and ended up being pretty tough. The selection of whiskeys and brandies were just amazing. Could sit here forever drinking a ton. For that reason, this place is always packed, even on a Tuesday night. read more

Oh Saloon I love you so. Hands down the best old fashioned ever. I have been to "speak easy" style bars in Boston that charge almost twice the price and can't begin to compare to Saloon. The staff is friendly and extremely helpful with drink recommendations- but oh that Old Fashioned! The food is also quite good and looks pretty when it comes! The decor, the vibe, and the lighting will make you feel cool even if you are not ;) Overall I could go to Saloon every day (if drinking that much was socially acceptable)! 5 thumbs up for Saloon! read more

The atmosphere, the intriguing cocktails and the serene and mysterious unmarked door on an otherwise crowded, loud and overwhelming Elm St are enough to balance out the admittedly overpriced food and modest portioned drinks. However, it is definitely quality not quantity. The beverages are boozy, the selection is solid, the speakeasy feel is a nice escape from your typical Davis Sq. Food may not be worth the $$$ but the drinks certainly are read more

Loved this hidden gem!! Great cocktails and excellent environment. Especially loved that it wasn't overcrowded. We enjoyed cocktails at the bar and would definitely return. read more

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I read here once a week and the bar staff is always nice and friendly to me (they even remember my drink). It's a nice chill place on a week day with a speak easy feel and beautiful interior. I've seen countless first dates happen here as well. The weekends/nights can be a little crazy so come on the early side! read more

What an awesome place! This is the third time I've been here and I will definitely be back again! Their menu is always changing but this time my boyfriend and I split the baller steak and Oh. My. God! It was good. We both prefer our steak on the rare side and our waitress conveyed that to the chef perfectly. The dish was comprised of a HUGE tomahawk steak that is meant to be shared, Brussel sprouts, and such an inventive potato. The potato was sliced thinly but no all the way through, so all the slices were still connected by the bottom. Once you cut a section off it was just like having a beautiful buttered baked potato! The whole dish was really just fantastic. We also started with the chips Benedict, which were delicious but a little heavy before the big steak, none the less the pork belly on the chips was still so good and tender. They have an impressive and extensive liquor menu and some very tasty, and very strong, cocktails. Essentially if you have a bit of cash, want an amazing experience in a totally unique restaurant come here. The hardwood and leather give it a old school, prohibition era vibe that really helps set it apart from the other restaurants in Davis. Also a shoutout to our waitress Shea, who we had twice and was amazingly helpful, nice, and so awesome! Also be warned that the menu differs by day and not all entrees are served daily. If you want to try their full menu be sure to go later in the week! read more

Saloon - Half of the steak with some Brussel sprouts. So good, be sure to try it before it leaves! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Awesome dinner. Started with fried pickles and a warm salad that consisted of roasted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, and bacon. AMAZING. Than got the Cornish hen which was beSt chicken I have ever eaten. My wife got the steak tips and they were good. Mash potatoes were choice and sour cream. Not my thing but I am guessing very popular. The best part is the cocktails. Go with a bulliet Manhattan and u won't regret to read more

Great bar in Davis Square area. Drinks are well priced and the combinations are as interesting as they are tasty. The location is made to look like a speakeasy, so we walked by it a few times before realizing it was right in front of us! You enter and walk down the stairs, to reveal a large, open area. There is a standing bar area as well as some larger tables for big groups. read more

I don't write a lot of reviews, but when I do, I tend to be...negative? Holy crap, I don't give anyone good reviews! Well that, my friends, is about to change. An old friend from undergrad popped into town last night, and we decided to hit up Davis Square. After walking past the entrance, we settled on Saloon. I had been there before for drinks, but never had the food. I am glad we gave it a try. I had the minute steak (upgraded to the aged steak) which was flavorful and tender. However, the French fries weren't anything special, the kitchen accidentally left off the Shallot Jam (which I didn't even notice until 2/3 of the way finished with the dish) AND the broccoli rabe tasted water-logged. Hold on a minute here...you may be asking yourself, "It sounds like the guy hated the place - so why did he give it four stars?" To be perfectly honest, our server was nice, the manager popped in to say hello, and we walked in at 8pm on a Thursday night and were seated immediately. Sure, the drinks are a bit overpriced and I won't come running back for the food anywhere in the near future, but we were treated with respect (the waitress seemed authentically thrilled to be serving us) and we didn't leave hungry. I have no complaints (yes that's right, for once..........) My girlfriend ordered the duck two ways, and our friend ordered the grassfed beef sliders, which they shared. Both seemed pleased. Last night was a win. read more

What an elegant Speakeasy. Just look for the globe that says "Saloon" out front and go down the stairs. The bartenders are all excellent mixologists. If you want a great bourbon or whiskey cocktail, this is the place. Skyler the bartender will craft a prohibition style libation to your flavor profile. Prices are reasonable for the quality and service you receive. Nice job, Saloon. I'll be back! read more

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Bartender are awesome there. After making me and my girlfriend 2 delicious drinks, I accidentally left my card there after closing out. I went upstairs to the nearby Foundry...a few minutes later, I get a tap on my shoulder from our Saloon bartender asking me if I was Barnaby and if this was my card. She asked me later how he knew I would be upstairs. I told her he didn't...it's just a good bartender thing. Thanks! read more

Cool, modern speakeasy with great cocktails and service. The 128 Press cocktail did not disappoint, and the bourbon and whiskey selection was impressive. The grilled cheese and tomato soup was also a hit! read more

I love the fact that the only "sign" outside is a small lightbulb/sconce with the word Saloon written in cursive in probably a size 28 font. Nothing else (other than perhaps a line) would indiciate that there's a great restaurant and bar located in the basement of the building shared by Foundry. The interior decor is awesome with lots of dark woods and leather. It's so 1920s and speak-easy themed, I love it. The cocktails are all so yummy! They have an amazing whiskey selection and I've been trying to explore that territory more, so it's nice to have so many options. The food is really great too, although pricey. The first time I went was during their opening weekend and they didn't have anything vegetarian on the menu other than a cheese plate. But the chef was so wonderfully accommodating and made me an off-menu gnocchi (the gnocchis apparently were acquired from the Foundry kitchen lol) dish that was delishhh. Second time I went back was a few weeks after opening and they had a veggie item on the menu - winter vegetables bread pudding, it sounds weird but honestly I died of tummy contentedness and was so upset that there wasn't more of it. But here's the thing, if you're coming here for drinks, be ready to hang by the bar like vultures until a seat opens up. The tables are for dining only, which is pretty standard but the space is kinda awkwardly set up so it just gets really uncomfortable if you're here only for booze. I don't know, it seems like other Yelpers have either good or bad things to say about this place, no real middle ground kind of reviews. Here's my take away message: give this place a try, it's worth at least 1 experience whether just drinks or with food. It might not be your fave Davis Square hot spot, but hey that's cool, that means more elbow room for me! (: read more