The Bourbon Lounge

19 Public Square, Salem
(812) 404-4200

Recent Reviews

PG

Great selection of bourbons, as well as vodkas, and rums. Relaxed atmosphere, intimate seating, and bar seating. Would highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Carrie Sica Graef

Our group had a really great time tasting numerous bourbons from their impressive collection (got to try Pappy for the first time!) and also getting to chat with the owner.The vibe of a speak easy, the posh of a big city lounge without being pretentious, and the warm welcome you would expect in a small town.Looking forward to going back!Highly recommend!Also, recommend their Mexican restaurant a few doors down, Maguey’s. What a yummy evening!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Tracy J.

Hidden gem in Salem Indiana!! The best cocktails locally!!! Atmosphere is very classy! There is a patio out back. The service is amazing!! Great spot for occasions and parties!!

Hack Albertson

I have been here 4 times and each time was good. My 1st lemon drop was amaxing.... perfect. The 2nd had orange peels in it which added color, but changed the taste. Good evening with friends....Wheelchair accessibility: Parking on Walnut Street and coming through the outdoor patio seating is the best wheelchair entrance. I have come through the front with the step up in my chair too. Good atmosphere, and nice if your wanting a few cocktails and to snack.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board

Cinnamon J.

Very unexpected sophisticated atmosphere with deliciously curated cocktails and a great collection of bourbon. We will be back!

Molly Higgs

Amazing place! Right off the square. You step inside and you’re no longer in small town Salem. Very sophisticated atmosphere. This place isn’t a bar. It is. Lounge. I love that! It’s quiet you can have a conversation. Plenty of seating. They had $5 2 ounce pours so it’s very affordable. They have all the bourbon you can dream of (obviously) along with tequilas vodkas and wine! DRY WINE!!! Everywhere in Salem area has sweet wines and this place knows what’s up! My husband got an old fashioned and it was delicious. We can’t wait to go back and try the apps. They rent out the basement and patio. The patio was beautiful. Kim was amazing. She was easy to talk to but knew when to leave the conversation alone. Very good bartender too. It’s a family owned place and you feel that. Can’t wait to make this our new regular spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Marcel Arcieri

Kim did a great Job! We had the Basil Hayden Whiskey and as a finisher an old fashioned. The best Old Fashioned I drank in USA in 3 month visit. Every time again!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Lori Greer

Loved this place. The service, cocktails and food was top notch. The owner is very welcoming. Please make this your new favorite place.

Melanie Kuntz

What a treat! Wonderful ambience, impeccable service, top-notch charcuterie board and small plates, great cocktails. Lovely, welcoming folks that were really engaged and enjoyable to talk with. We forsee this becoming our local go to place for a nice relaxing evening!

Paula Jarrell

The staff, the drinks, the atmosphere!!!!! Are amazing. I am so impressed to have such a classy top rated place in Salem Indiana. 5 stars are not enough for the experience.

logan moss

Hidden gem. We went two nights in a row, every drink we ordered was better than the last. Seriously good cocktails and people, we will be back.

Lorrie Allgood

Great atmosphere, good drinks and food.

Jordan Ali

Over 240 bourbons, whiskeys. Great cocktails had the Peaches & Cream and Old Fashioned.

Ruth Hamilton

Highy recommend. Excellent.

Cecil Evans

A good atmosphere and good bourbon. But the bar's identity and respective culture seems mixed or confused. One example of this is the choice in music. The bar screams Victorian Era, and yet I'm hearing classic rock.Regardless, they are very nice people and I want this business to be a success.One thing I would like to see is either a dress code, or for them to encourage people to be a bit more formal when they come there.

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