A very fun bar with great cocktails. Cool ambiance and delicious smoked wings! Speak easy vibes…read morewith friendly bar staff. Easy to park and walk as well.

The Cellar is located below the Bell Inn, and they did a great job restoring the building. When we…read morearrived it was a little busy at 730pm on a Saturday, and it died down a bit and picked up again at 9:30pm. I'm glad they are doing well. We ordered a round of apps/small plates and drinks. Food was good/average. We would come back as it's down the street. They have weekly specials. Monday from 8pm to close is $1 oysters. Tuesday is military appreciation, free app with purchase and Wednesday is $0.50 wings. 5pm-close.

Newer speakeasy hidden inside of Encore Casino. It's nautical theme and very intimate, dark inside…read moreand classy ambiance. Echoing other yelpers, drinks are pricey...but that's part of the experience... Drinks were pretty strong so I was good with one. Wouldn't rush to go back due to prices, but it was nice to go on Valentine's Day. We Ordered -Sereta de Janetro -SAZERAC

The drinks are definitely extra pricey but they are extra good too!!!! Plus I always win in the…read morecasino after having a drink here, for whatever that's worth...

Had a good time here. Accepted our dogs. Very diverse clientele. Drinks were great. Service was…read moregood. Talked to cofounder, Ian, for a bit. Talked to Pam, bartender, for a bit. Was impressed with the whole experience. Hole in the wall fun.

The Taco Lady was the star of this "distillery". The waitress was more interested in flirting with…read moretwo guys at the bar rather than serving us drinks. Looking for a good time? You won't find it here. But shout out to the Taco Lady's ramen

All Souls Lounge is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm,…read morewelcoming, and unlike anywhere else around. The space has an incredible vibe--comfortable, stylish, and perfect whether you're meeting friends or just looking to relax for a while. The staff is genuinely friendly and attentive, and you can tell they really care about creating a great experience. Every interaction felt personal and authentic, which is rare these days. The drinks were excellent, the music was on point, and the whole place had a laid-back energy that made it hard to leave. It's the kind of spot you find yourself recommending to everyone after your first visit. Can't wait to come back. Easily one of my favorite places in the area.

Recommended to us by some locals as a great place for "tourists" to go. I can't agree, since the…read moretwo bartenders on duty were slinging drinks to their buddies while ignoring us. (They clearly saw me there; we made eye contact and the one guy wasn't even doing anything.) After about 10 to 15 minutes of waiting with no service, we were about to leave when a server finally came to our table. Since they were obviously busy and weren't keeping up with the crowd that night, we tried to order two drinks each so they could save a little of their time and we could relax without worrying about if a server was going to take our order again before the end of the week. The server very sharply said that he was NOT going to give us two drinks at a time, CERTAINLY not with drinks of this high alcohol content. We ordered one drink each, cashed out and bounced. The cocktail I got was fine; I could make a slightly worse version at home at a fraction of the price (or even two at once!). We we were told later by a friendlier Salemite at a bar with a better vibe that there is a Massachusetts state law that prohibits having two drinks at once at a bar. Fair enough. Had our server told us that, unfortunately, he wasn't allowed to give us two drinks at once -- instead of making us feel like idiots/degenerates for daring to ask -- we probably would have dropped a lot of vacation money there that night. Oh well; we had a great time at the other places we went.

This speakeasy is located on Cabot Street in Beverly and is entirely Prince themed (yes, the…read moremusician). It is a great atmosphere with good drinks and plenty of fun photo-ops, including a giant purple throne. The people behind the bar are super nice and I will definitely hang out here again.

My best friends and I have visited the Cabot cinema for some amazing shows. There's a young,…read morebeautiful girl who seems to enjoy dismissing us. Every time. We went to Lazy Dog, where they actually honor their guests. What a bummer. I guess I know why the doves cry...

Great post dinner spot for a cigar and extremely relaxed atmosphere. Bartenders are always…read moreexcellent! Tonight's excellence is Annalie. She is just as great as Kate! Very highly recommended.

Was greeted enthusiastically by the bartender at the door. I asked if I needed to purchase a cigar…read moreupstairs or if they had a selection downstairs. There was a humidor where I selected a My Father cigar. There was a fine selection of single malt scotches available and I got a nice pour. Enjoyed my cigar peacefully and left a generous tip. I live on n Vermont and don't know when I'll be back but i will keep this place in mind if venture this far south. Highly recommended!!!

The entire experience at Offsuit is effortlessly cool from the moment you arrive. There's a…read morespecific way to get in (IYKYK) that isn't a hassle at all -- it just perfectly sets the tone and leans into the speakeasy vibe. Once inside, the space is cozy and dimly lit, with bartenders spinning vinyl and the current record displayed above the bar. The seating is close enough to feel intimate whether you're on a date or with a small group, but the music is dialed in just right -- loud enough for atmosphere, quiet enough to still have a conversation without overhearing the tables next to you. The cocktails are outstanding. What really stands out is how creative they are -- unique flavor combinations that feel thoughtful and well-balanced. If you're someone who actually appreciates craft cocktails (and not just ordering a Jack and Coke), this place will absolutely hit. Perfect for a date when you want to look cool, or a small group of four you want to impress. I'd come back in a heartbeat.

Go find the alley where this place is located. It will be worth your time! Great service and…read morebeautiful and delicious cocktails. The vibe is also perfect for close friends and special nights.

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.