20 Best Cocktail Bars near Manchester By The Sea

“35 Beach is worth a visit! In the old Beach Street location in Manchester-by-the-Sea. New owners completely remodeled inside, and it is fresh and welcoming. Food and service are excellent! I had not realized they served breakfast too, until yesterday when we stopped in - was excellent and happy to have such a nice breakfast spot back on Cape Ann...“

“Recommended by a local and boy were they correct! The food was fantastic! Especially the lobster, bisque and the crabcakes! Jennie Hébert Lakeland, Florida“

“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.“

“Yum! I’ve tried a lot of birria tacos around the city and these were by far some of the best! The dish came with black beans and rice, a large bowl of broth and side of salsa verde. We love an establishment that goes heavy on the sauce. This is a must try! Plus, it’s open earlier than a lot of other restos in the area.“

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

“... One of our go-to restaurants when hitting the theater... Food is always fresh & delicious. Our waitress was excellent. She was attentive to all her tables ... it was very busy but she never made you feel like she didn't have time. It is a bit loud when the entire place is full but we were sat closer to the kitchen & it was a the perfect table. I was surprised the sounds were not overwhelming. We did have to wait for about 40 minutes for a table ... but it was Saturday @ dinner time. We chose to wait instead of sitting at the bar. We took our favorite pizza home with us .. fig & prosciutto... they did change the recipe but it was still amazing! Stop by if you're looking for great dishes or an outstanding pizza!“

“Visited for the first time last night and I can't believe we waited so long. This place is delicious! It's a cute place with a large bar and seating at well spaced tables, plenty of elbow room. Service was great. Server (owner or manager maybe?) was very warm and friendly. I got the Machaca (beef brisket) rolled up in a chimichanga while my partner had a variety of tacos. It was all amazing! Even the sauce on the chimi had me cleaning my plate! Another owner(?), cook(?) also stopped by to check on us and explained the family background about some menu items. We were delighted. The margarita was also tasty. We will definitely be back for another taco Tuesday (or Margaritas Monday, etc.). I think this is our new favorite in the area. Can't wait to try more food!“

“If you know, then you know. This place is decades old, has an awesome throwback vibe that still delivers! The old juke box is great, a couple old arcade machines, and a host or regulars and staff that make this place feel like home. Did I mention the pizza? Out of this world. A slightly unique style that is all it's own, this thin crust almost-personal sized pizza is delicious, and make just right. Dine in if you can, fresh out of the oven there is no better pizza!“

“Great place if you want high quality food at a fair price with a water view. The service was friendly and efficient. It was our first time there, but it won't be our last. Parking is easy and free because it's their own parking lot. We only had time for a quick lunch on our way to tour a castle, so we both ordered an appetizer. My husband ordered the colossal shrimp cocktail which were huge! I got the crab salad served in an avocado with a side of fresh very chunky salsa and tortillas chips. There was so much food on my plate I could have shared it with at least one more person or maybe 3 if we were planning to have more food to follow the appetizers. We had a great time! We'll definitely be back!“

“Best bar in Salem! All Souls is a fun and safe environment for all. It’s an actual bar/lounge that serves fun bar food and snacks. Lots of vegan options and tasty classic cocktails with a sick jukebox and fun records for all to play.“

“The Franklin exceeded our expectations!We were in Cape Ann to visit the Edward Hopper Exhibit at the Cape Ann Museum (exhibit now closed). We Googled nearby restaurants for a quick bite before driving to Cambridge for an Early Music Festival concert.The Franklin came up with very good reviews and it was, yes, right outside our window where we had parked!It was an easy decision to go in. Although the restaurant was booked up, we got a couple of seats at the bar in the main room which shares the same house menu. We were seated next to a kind local couple who helped us with menu choices.The food was very good. We ordered the two pastas from the menu to split and a side of cooked spinach (no garlic because of the concert!). The regular-menu Ravioli was good; the edges were thicker and more aldente than I liked (my husband liked it). The Daily Pasta was close to perfect. Fettuccine with Chicken, Mushroom and Alfredo Sauce. The Spinach was as ordered and it was a huge amount. We each ordered a glass of wine.We will definitely return if ever again in Gloucester, MA. We might even plan to return...Dietary restrictions: The Hostess mentioned that The Franklin has many Gluten Free items on the menu. She was a regular customer because of it and decided, "Why not work here?"Kid-friendliness: I would not have brought my young children. As grown young men, they would love The Franklin.“

“First timer but certainly the last ! The service was friendly and efficient and the food was excellent! This restaurant is a very good place to visit if you are attending an event at the Cabot , a special occasion or just for the pleasure of it.“

“Went this past weekend. Luckily made a reservation a week prior because it was packed! Very attentive service. No rush, but there when we needed him. We have cocktails at the Hidden Door before arriving so we order wine and beer straightaway. Apps were the Hamachi tartar - FANTASTIC. Onion soup - wonderful. Escargot - look at that s car go!.. Mains were equally wonderful. The skate wing was perfect. Frankly it was so good I forget what everyone else got. Desserts were also yummy. We opted for the honey lavender sorbet - light and refreshing. We'll be back!“

“So good!! One of my favorite spots in Salem. Creative and fun pizza menu. Super cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend:)“

“I might just be a simple man with a simple family. But my family and I think this place is a destination restaurant. We've had fish & chips all over - including New York City, Epcot, and Boston. But this unassuming restaurant astounded us with their fish and chips. Our server tells us that they get their fish fresh every morning, so that might have something to do with it. We will be coming back here for sure.“

“I love when you go to a place a few times and the experience on gets better every time. We met with friends at the bar. We ordered a few apps (delicious BTW) to go with a couple of wonderful drinks mixed by our phenomenal bartender, Arwen. They also had live entertainment the evening we were there. Highly recommend trying them out!“

“Great food, fun, and drinks!“

“Good atmosphere. The guys at the entrance were pretty cool greeting us. We had a great time and great bartenders, and we didn't have to wait long for our drinks rounds after rounds, even though there were 13 of us.There were live performance, but we could barely hear the music or what they were playing from the far side of the room. AndThe only thing I found a little odd and off put was when an older lady went around with a bucket asking everyone to tip the band. I have been to many bars with bands playing, but never once did I encounter this. Doesn't the bar usually cover the band? I guess it might be different here because we didn't pay a cover charge?? ?Overall, it's a great place to hang out. Good vibe, good food, and drink menu.“

“Love the food and the costumer service“

“We went when there was live jazz one evening, the server asked if I wanted anchovies oh my Caesar I declined but later I was curious. The server brought me out anchovies. And I ate them with my chocolate milkshake. One of the best nights ever.“