24 Best Cocktail Bars near Manchester By The Sea

“Thank you so much for a great experience. We loved the decor and the food was delicious. Thanks to Jacob, Natalie, Mico and of course my sister Karen for a wonderful experience. Thank you to Margaret and Matt for welcoming us. Excellent Marie (Butt) Washington“

“My boyfriend and I started visiting Salem around 2-3 years ago, when we turned 21 we tried this place out! Every time we visit we usually stay for 3 nights total. We LOVE this place so much that every night after dinner we come here for more drinks!!! I’ll never forget coming here for the 1st time when we were finally 21. Every year when we come to Salem I look forward to coming here so much!! Highly recommend for after dinner drinks to elevate your night!“

“We had a very delicious dinner here when we were visiting and staying in Salem. The atmosphere was great and I have to give a big shout out to our waitress Rachel, who was a total sweetheart and very accommodating, as well as Tori, who took over as our waitress when Rachel's shift was over. This is the best place to eat in Salem and highly recommend it to anyone who loves seafood! Thank you again Turners!!“

“A hidden gem, and wonderful spot in Salem!! Fabulous drinks, a wonderful story, and the greatest staff. Perfect spot for just about anything.“

“Wonderful food and great vibe. The owner/check is really vested in his menu and in his customers. Tapas style and 3 items was certainly enough fir 2! Food is so delicious.“

“Great pizza, awesome staff!!“

“On our Ladies Day out July 8, 2025, we picked Seaport Grille for our dinner spot. Beautiful ocean front setting. Can dine inside or out. I had the mussles appetizer over a side of linguini that came with 2 pieces of Garlic bread. Someone got the Lobster Roll. All the food and drinks were excellent. The waiter was spot on. Very clean. Highly recommend.“

“Absolutely amazing food I honestly can’t say enough about them they are a gem in Gloucester!“

“Absolutely fantastic from beginning to end! The owner greeted us warmly and seated us, the atmosphere was fantastic, not too stuffy, prices were well worth what I got served! The food was best tacos I’ve ever had in my life!!! Every taco was a piece of art. We had in total 4 different kinds of tacos : the bierra ones (brisket) came with this dipping au jus that was succulent and delish. The fish tacos were perfect and moist as were the shrimp ones with cabbage and slaw red onion so good, the Carne Asada (sirloin) was my favorite! The appetizer of deconstructed street corn was everything you love and want on street corn without the mess! And lastly the flan- a good decent flan- not the best I’ve ever had but the tacos made up for it!
Also drinks were great. Get the spicy margherita but it IS spicy! Thank you for a warm and welcoming perfect night!“

“I WENT TO REV YESTERDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME TO MEET MY SON FOR LUNCH I WAS APPROACHED BY CORY AS OUT WAITER. HE WAS ATTENTIVE KIND AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING ON THE MENU. WE WERE VERY HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE THAT HE GAVE US I WILL DEFINTIELY LET PEOPLE KNOW WHERE TO GO TO EAT AND ASK FOR CORY HES THE BEST!! THANK YOU CORY“

“Had an amazing dinner highly recommended.. I will definitely be back“

“The food was great, but what really made this dining experience so phenomenal & memorable was our waitress Fabiola. Such a bright personality that made this night with friends one I’ll remember forever.“

“Wow, can I say that I just happened to be in Salem and had no plans, so I stepped into a bar I haven’t been to. The Tipsy Cowboy in Salem is definitely one of my favorite bars I’ve been to in the world! I had an amazing person named Misty and she really took care of me to make sure I always had a beverage in hand and felt as if I were home at all times in the night. I will for sure be back just to have that same, unmatched experience again.“

“Was our first time here and won’t be the last. The mussels and fries were phenomenal! Lovely atmosphere, beautiful decor, and friendly and attentive waitstaff. A delightful dining experience thank you!“

“La Qchara is the type of neighborhood spot that everyone wishes was on their block. Charming, smallish space with comfortable seating, a glass window onto vibrant Cabot Street, and art from local artists/artisans in the wall. There is a 6-seat bar, where our party of 6 sat, right in the middle of action and a great vantage for enjoying the making of the carefully crafted margaritas Mango? Spicy? Skinny? Classic? You have some wonderful choices. Or a coconut mojito with a toasted coconut rim? Our expert bartender Ernesto made each drink with thoughtful expertise, and they were delicious! These came with a mild salsa and perfectly crisp tortilla chips to munch on while perusing the exciting menu. We added the habanero sauce conveniently placed on the bar and livened the salsa up a bit (not everyone loves super spicy—but our party loved the heat!) The food is from a scratch kitchen, and it is delicious. We started with shared apps—the shrimp ceviche and the tuna tartare tostada—both fresh as can be and loaded with lime and chile flavors. We also split an order of tostones, that were of perfect consistency, light and fluffy almost, with a chipotle crema for dipping. Excellent choices for starters—all six of us had plenty, and we finished the plates. For entrees, two of us had veggie enchiladas mole, two had chicken enchiladas mole, and two had Birreria tacos. These plates came with rice and beans, which were silken smooth with perfect flavor of Latin spices. La Qchara blends the cuisines of Venezuela, Mexico, and Guatemala—and the menu represents each well. It's so nice to be able to choose from the best loved dishes from each unique land. On a street where you have many pre-theatre choices, La Qchara was a delight—we all knew we picked the perfect spot. Hospitality abounds, and the food and drinks are so satisfying. We only wish there was a La Qchara in Somerville—we'd be there every week!“

“Had a great meal during Restaurant Week. $25 included app, entree and dessert. Everything was very good. Waitress was very attentive. Wish they didn't have some sort of video game for people to play. Its one large room with a large bar and it's already plenty loud without that. Maybe there were just loud people playing it when we were there but I really feel it distracts from the place overall..“

“Place is so unique! Love the antique feel! Had a wonderful time dining on the patio with friends!“

“Always a good meal and relaxing atmosphere. Thanks Larry!“

“I’ve been a vegetarian for decades. The Babe has the best veggie burger I’ve ever had! Great service as well!“

“Absolutely adore All Souls! Their staff is phenomenal- so kind and efficient. Their bartenders are some of the best in the city. All Souls is a must if you’re visiting Salem for sure!“

“We had such a blast at your restaurant! The food was amazing and the drinks were out of this world! The staff were so nice and welcoming! We came in on Friday before closing and everyone was so nice! We so appreciated it! We can’t wait to come back when we visit! Best vegan pizza I ever had!“

“First time here we’ll be back!“

“Food was delicious 🤤 and our waitress Tara was awesome!! First restaurant we went to at Salem and we were definitely impressed. The drinks were great as well.“

“You will not find a more beautiful, excellent hotel than here. They have exceptional staff, excellent food, amazing accommodations. There is just not enough good to say about the Beauport Hotel. They did not miss any details. The interior is so beautiful and inviting, the food menus are eclectic and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Recently ran into a self created 😂 snag, and Lauren went above and beyond duty and out of her way to resolve it! Don’t miss the Beauport.“