West Side Tap House — Restaurant in Salem

I love WST! The people are friendly and oh so patient with you as you get taste after taste of the huge variety of beverages on tap. They're very knowledgeable about all samplings. If one server is not comfortable explaining, they'll get another server to give their opinion, too. Wines, kambucha, ales, lagers. The tap list is constantly changing. You won't find any BMC yellow water here! The outdoor seating is cozy and comfortably crowded on warm days. The other patrons are extremely friendly. Often inviting you to sit with them at their table. "There's plenty of room to share." Who knows? You may end up making a new acquaintance. Heaters are in place when the weather turns chilly. They do growler fills and have a good sized cooler with canned...

Consistently the best selection of draft beer in Salem. Also has a great selection of wine, cider, and hard seltzer. Growler and crowler fills available for most beers & ciders. Small, but well-curated selection of packaged beer & cider available to-go. Service is friendly & attentive. Nice, clean atmosphere with a couple of TVs playing sports, but not a sports bar. Nice year-round outdoor seating area that's especially great in the warmer months, but it's also covered & heated in the cool months. No food, but you can bring your own. They also have complimentary snacks like popcorn, pretzels, & trail mix available.

Definitely the best place to get a pint in Salem,...

Small, friendly, local, cozy, are words that describe this craft beer bar. Lots of great craft choices on tap with a full spectrum of beer styles. No food offered here, aside from a selection of nuts, Chex mix, and popcorn. They do allow you to bring in food, or you can get food delivered. I like the subdued atmosphere, feeling like a coffee shop where its perfectly acceptable to bring your laptop and get some work done over a couple of pints. I noted a number of regular customers here, which suggests this place is more popular as a local watering hole than as opposed to tourist...