Salem · Polk County, OR

Nightlife in Salem

Scout analyzed 77 Salem places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Central Area

5 matching spots

West Salem

1 matching spots

Southeast Salem

1 matching spots

Morningside

1 matching spots

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Central Area

Side Hustle Bar

Side Hustle Bar is suitable for an evening out with friends or a casual date, offering drinks and food. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for an hour and a half, fitting well as a primary stop or a late-night option.

FoodCocktailsSports

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Central Area

W. Wallace | Eats & Drinks

W. Wallace is a solid spot for dinner and drinks that can serve as a relaxed main event or a good start to an evening out. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-$45 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Central Area

The Coin Jam

The Coin Jam is an arcade bar primarily for adults (21+) for an evening of games, drinks, and comfort food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $25-60 per person for food and entertainment.

FoodCocktailsSports

$25–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Central Area

McMenamins Boon's Treasury

This brewpub is good for a casual meal or drinks with friends, often featuring live music. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, spending around $20-45 per person, and parking might require a short walk.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Tiki Lounge Lancaster

Tiki Lounge Lancaster is a good spot for an evening drink and casual bite, especially for an adult-focused outing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-40 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

West Salem

West Side Tap House

This bar is a good spot for a relaxed evening drink with friends or a casual date night. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and between $15-40 per person on drinks and possibly some bar bites.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Southeast Salem

Honky Tonk Bar & Grill

This is a casual spot for an evening meal and drinks, possibly with live music, fitting a low-cost outing that could last a couple of hours. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Central Area

Kraftworks Taphouse

Kraftworks Taphouse is suitable for a casual evening out, offering drinks and bar food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $10-$30 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$10–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Morningside

The Half Penny Public House

This unfussy bar & grill is suitable for a casual meal or drinks with friends, especially for catching a game or live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-40 per person on food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking