14 Best Cocktail Bars in Salem

“great service and so friendly! their charcuterie board is delicious!!“

“Loved the cozy vibe, amazing food, and the bartender’s great craft beer picks. A true hidden gem in Salem.“

“Fabulous evening with friends before Christmas. The decorations are warm and welcoming along with having the talented pianist at the grand piano. I had the most delicious seafood pasta ever. Large prawns and sweet scallops with homemade pasta was scrumptious. My husband had lobster tail on beet risotto. A little skeptical we all had a taste and it was delicious, too. We appreciate Mo’s graciousness and celebrate his almost 35 years in Salem. Our server Stevie, was efficient, friendly and took great care of us. Best restaurant in Salem.“

“We tried the Fried Ice Cream for dessert. We're taking a many years long survey of who has the best. La Vida Catrina does, IMO. Former best, now second best, was in San Pedro, CA.“

“I've been to this place many times. And the bartenders are always on it. As well as give genuine conversation and not scripted remarks. That alone can make a not so good place seem wonderful. As for li'l Sammies though, it has other amenities as well. Drinks made proper, good fried food as well as sandwiches, and a couple machines set away from the main gaming room if you want to socialize with friends at the bar while playing. Overall A+“

“The food at this place is phenominal, I have been here for both dinner and brunch, both were excellent. I must say their version of chicken and waffles was the best I have ever had.“

“Good food and fun atmosphere to learn how to line dance!“

“This review is to help fellow foosball players. This may be the only Tornado table in town. With a little care this table could easily be cleaned up, leveled a little, and made into a league table. Some of the balls could stand to be replaced, but there are at least 9 of them. The cost is $.50 a game, and the table is unlocked.
The atmosphere of the bar is ok, about what you would expect, but there is plenty of room around the table for play on most nights I would think. I was surprised and happy to find this table as the website for the bar only mentioned that there was some other brand of table, not a Tornado table. Thanks to the owners for bringing Salem a good place to play.“

“The bar is super cute but the service meh. Everytime I go the staff acts like you are a bother and the one dude is always on break.“

“❤️‍🔥Gotta love this place! Always an eclectic mix of folks.“

“Just moved to the area and have been picking random spots to try out in hopes to find something good. After running some errands I stumbled upon South Liberty. Walking in it was quiet and full of what are seemingly locals. My first impression was how clean everything is. Upon sitting at the bar I ordered a drink and checked out the food menu. I ordered the meatball sub and hamburger soup. I had a drink and by the time I was done my food was out. The soup was a 10/10 which was a pleasant surprise and the meatball sub was huge and I was surprised I finished it but it was too good. Service was great and friendly. Feels like a good welcoming neighborhood bar. I will definitely be back.“

“First time here and will definitely return! Had the Hot Bird sandwich and it was so good. The breading was well seasoned and the bun was light as air.“

“Loved the little hide away. The only thing I have to say .. being a southern and cook, please make home made gravey...“

“Beautiful big screen tv’s but hard to view with with super bright overhead bar lights.“