33 Best Bars near Merrimac

“It’s a great place to see live music, and the staff is pretty awesome. This place is a true hidden gem.“

“We love Bar25. When ever we have guests stay with us in Newburyport we make sure to end the weekend with a night at Bar25. It’s so much more than a place to eat. The food is out of this world, and the whole energy in the room is perfection. We love bringing our friends here because it’s an experience. Bar25 is producing what so many restaurants wish they could do. 10/10 from the food, the drinks, the staff and the vibe.“

“Great hidden spot to eat. We went with a friend and it was a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Our waitress was awesome, she suggested the cauliflower pizza, at first I was skeptical, but she highly recommended it. I'm not gluten-free and loved it. It was more like a thin crust pizza and I would get it again for sure. My husband had a chicken wrap with sweet potato fries, which the wrap was good, fries were great. Our friend had steak tips with mashed potatoes and broccoli, she enjoyed it and the portion size was generous where she had leftovers. Our waitress didn't rush us ans told us we could wait out the severe thunderstorm happening even after our bill was paid. Great place with exceptional service!“

“Hidden gem ! Must stop in and check it out ! Jukebox. Darts. Fun events like music bingo ! Definitely a 10/10 check em out yourself“

“Love this place! Always a great time!“

“They have some of the best Greek food in the area!“

“I’ve been coming to the reliefs since it open great people cold beers“

“Cheap drinks, and fun atmosphere“

“Best Bar ever.. Old school style. Think miller high life and a juke box and a floor that slants one way. Picked eggs and Coors on tap. Or just think personality“

“The food was delicious and our bartender Adam was excellent! It’s a new favorite!“

“Good bartenders & Good people come down and check it out.“

“like a pub atmosphere good service and good drinks. Then you have to go . you won't be disappointed.“

“Great atmosphere- friendly staff- delicious food!“

“Our favorite dinner spot and love the large bar area to sit and socialize. Great place. 👍👍“

“never had a bad meal they will make it your way great family place young and very old not overpriced $3 beers owner Theresa, makes everyone feel welcome, even 1st timers need a home away from home, it's here“

“A Mixed Bag of BBQ Bliss at Rusty Can with some seriously delicious food, but a few quirks keep it from being a perfect experience. I'd give it a solid 4 stars overall, primarily because the food is an undeniable 5-star affair. Let's start with the fantastic eats. We kicked things off with the chili and cheese tater tots, hush puppies, and smoked wings, all of which were a hit. For our main courses, we both ordered from the daily specials. My husband raved about his smoked turkey club sandwich, and my pork belly and mojo chicken tacos were absolutely incredible. Seriously, no complaints whatsoever about the quality or flavor of the food – it's top-notch BBQ! However, the experience was slightly let down by the service, which I'd rate 3 stars, and a particularly frustrating issue with the drink offerings. Our waitress was prompt in taking our initial drink order and kept our glasses topped off, but she did so silently, never checking in to see if we were ready to order our food. We actually waited a full 30 minutes before we could place our food order, which felt excessive. My biggest gripe, though, is with the drink selection, especially the water. The menu lists sparkling water, and we even saw a box of Saratoga sparkling water on display. Yet, when we tried to order it, our waitress informed us it was "just for the owner." When I inquired about the menu's sparkling water, she clarified it was just "soda water from the fountain." And the only bottled water available was Dasani – double yuck for those who prefer something else! It felt really off that the higher-quality option was displayed but reserved exclusively for the owner. For someone who doesn't drink soda or beer, this is a surprisingly big deal. They don't even offer juice for kids, which seems like an oversight. While the food at Rusty Can is truly exceptional and makes it worth a visit, I might hesitate to return unless they significantly improve their water options. It seems like a minor detail, but for many, it makes a big difference.“

“Excellent food. Friendly wait staff. Highly recommend this place.“

“almost perfect.large menu.“

“I came in last night (Monday) for dinner with my husband. We met the nicest bartender, Leslie. She was very friendly and gave us great food suggestions, boy she was right, the chicken pie and burger were delicious. I can see why everyone comes in here not only for the food but also for Leslie. We will definitely back, Thank you Leslie for the great service and the laughs“

“Great experience. Crowded and noisy but the service was prompt and friendly. Food was unexpectedly good. Had the crab enchilada special which was great, despite not using Heron Point crab meat. Beer salad was fresh and balanced. Mahi tacos were moist and crispy. Overall, great!“

“soooo much fun watching karaoke! I will definitely be going back!“

“The food & drinks were great 👍“

“We had our 2nd catered luncheon event from this River Road location in Andover and they outdid themselves again! The food was fantastic! The Eggplant Parm, Sliders, Chicken broccoli penne, Mista Salad and the cookies and brownies for dessert were perfect. Looking forward to ordering from them again in the future. Reasonably priced and delicious!“

“From start to finish, I would recommend Salvatore’s to any engaged couple as a top tier wedding venue in the area. Marci was our coordinator and I cannot give her enough positive praise for her expertise and genuine care for us as the bride and groom throughout the entire process. The food is unbelievable, with more than just Italian options. We chose a carving station, chicken marsala, pasta, salad, veggie medley, and whipped potatoes for our buffet. Plated meals are available as well. The Coliseum room is the larger of the two function rooms, and the dance floor is centrally located with tables around it. Also included in the room is a full bar and a beautiful private bridal suite included with a bathroom and sitting area. We had plenty of room for a photo booth for guests. The wait staff and bartender were exceptional and took great care of our guests. The tasting was included in the price and was an amazing way to make sure our menu was perfect for our special day. Prices are reasonable, and you truly feel like you are being taken care of as family here. I did not get to meet Michael, the owner, but I heard fabulous feedback about him as well. I truly cannot thank Marci enough for making my experience as a bride planning a wedding so seamless and stress free. It was the most magical day ever!“

“I was just there tonight which is Boxing Day 2022. I am giving black cow a a 3 because I was shocked at the prices. We had 1 sushi roll,1 shrimp app and 3 drinks ..90 bucks. (Don’t forget a Jim bean rocks with 1 good cherry 14 dollars) and about 1 1/2 fingers of amaretto straight)for 11 dollars) You’re better off spending your money somewhere else.. honestly. I’m a chef and understand rising costs however this is crazy however the service was pretty solid.“

“The best vegetarian burger I ever had. Pub 97 is definitely a place I recommend people to go to“

“My wife and I went to the Roma for an early supper on 5/25 and from the time we walked in to the time we left we were treated like a member of David’s family. He and the staff were very friendly, and the food was delicious. The food was plenty. Can not wait to go back.“

“Just ate at the North Andover location. Service was great, drinks delicious and food was amazing. We had lobster rolls, lobster tacos, shrimp, crabcake and clam chowder. We were all very happy with everything.“

“Excellent food with tons of choices. The managers and staff are personable and overall very helpful. I love bringing my kids in for food and live music (they love the rolls). Chowder is fantastic my favorite starter. You can’t beat the views and the atmosphere overall.“

“Cool place. Not what you expect when you walk in. Pretty good bar menu and the food we ordered was very good. Rumor has it it gets busy at night as there are dart boards and a pool table and it's the last place in town to close. Owner says a lot of new items will soon be added to the menu. All in all I will be back for sure. If you are not into the hectic nightlife it is still a great place to get a quick bite at the bar.“

“Great atmosphere. Food and drinks are terrific. The owners are very kind as well. We tried the pizza this time and we thought it was amazing! 10/10.“

“I thought the food was good.“

“Wonderful experience. Great location. An easy walk to the town with lots of walking trails and wonderful restaurants. A good continental breakfast😋.“