A neighborhood favorite in Salem, MA, Bit Bar Salem serves up a delightful mix of arcade nostalgia and tasty eats. Fans rave about their Elk Burger and Tetris Tots, ideal for a light lunch or a fun dinner. With an emphasis on community and a new location in the works, they’re ready to welcome you back for games, dining, and takeout. Stop by to indulge in some comfort food and relive your best gaming memories.
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Tuesday
4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday
4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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Here’s a Burger memory from nine years ago. This was our very firts visit to Bit Bar Salem back when you needed to launch an expedition to get there.
This morning we will be stepping out of our comfort zone and posting on a matter of no little community controversy. There is a new business proposal before the Salem Licensing Board for the building once occupied by Salem Lowe. A seasonal liquor license is being requested. This building is much larger than most seem to believe. It includes the old Funhouse space that some of you may remember.
This proposed family friendly business by the owners of Bit Bar Salem would include food, and Nerf type games for children. For adults there would be archery and axe throwing, diversions that have become popular over the last few years.
There are petitions out there both supporting and opposing this proposal. We have invited both sides to share their petitions in the comments.
Please keep all comments here civil. Be polite even when you disagree. #TheBaldOne will be moderating when he can and will show no mercy for angry posts, insults, or personal aspersions.
The meeting of the Licensing Board is Monday, 14 April at 6 P. M. in the City Hall Annex at 98 Washington Street.
UPDATE: Here are the opposing petitions.
IN SUPPORT: https://shorturl.at/Tinhw
IN OPPOSITION: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Save-The-Willows
Finally #TheBaldOne returns to Bit Bar Salem. It’s been some time since his last full visit which was at the previous location. We offer no excuse for this unintentional sabbatical.
This location has some true Salem history dating back to when the South River was much wider, and fully navigable to merchant shipping. In 1914 The Great Salem Fire tore through and devastated the area. As the city rebuilt this location hosted multiple businesses including a boat dealership, local taxi company, and of course restaurants.
A Medusa Brewing Company Duchovni Pilsner was sipped slowly as the menus were examined. This is a very good Czech style beer, even when poured from a standard tap.
The Mini Quesadilla with chicken, and the Basic Bit Bar Burger were selected.
The baby Quesadilla was a small revelation. They were not at all what was expected. We are quite sure they are made in-house. Crisp tortilla stuffed with breaded chicken, cheese, pico de gallo and lime crema make these little nuggets a real treat. We highly recommend them to you.
The Basic Burger is two four-ounce smash patties with lettuce, and tomato on a Brioche bun. This one also came with double pepperjack cheese, and bacon by request. The cheese added a hint of a kick. The meat was enough to fill so the bun so there was beef to every bite. The Brioche deserves special mention, this bun has become a standard for burgers these days, but this particular bun stands apart for freshness, softness, and buttery flavor. Whoever supplies their buns, the bar staff was not quite sure, they are on top of the Brioche game.
Our man did not indulge in any arcade games.
Bit Bar Salem says totter on over for some Tots.
Ah, memories.
This Elk Burger with Tetras Tots, served six years ago today, was the first meal we ever featured from Bit Bar Salem.
We’ll have to drop in again soon.
Bit Bar Salem had a bit of Bit Bar Bash last night to celebrate the end of their move and renovation of the new space. Check out their FB page for more details about when you can stop in for some pinball or a game of Space Invaders.
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Bit Bar Salem is getting closer every day. they’ve been hiring and training staff, and the patio layout is starting to come together.
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Bit Bar Salem is coming along nicely. The old signage is down, and some new signage has gone up. Arcade games have been going in steadily and furniture is amassed on the patio. They did encounter some serious plumbing issues that must be dealt with. Early September is the current hope for an opening.
Bit Bar Salem is soon to close a door on one era, and then open another door to their next, and newest era. Stop in to say hello, and goodbye to their Salem Jail space.
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Today we remember when we had an Elk Burger with a donut as the bun at Bit Bar Salem. Tetras Tots were on hand too.
Their move to Derby Street is ongoing.
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An Elk Burger, with a funky bun and Tetris Tots at Bit Bar Salem.
Bit Bar Salem is moving to the old Salem Beer Works space and hopes to be ready in August. In the meantime you can help them out by contributing to their GoFundMe crowdsource effort using the link below.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bit-bar?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer
Bit Bar Salem has finally announced a not so well kept secret in Salem. They are in the process of taking over the old Salem Beer Works space.
Dry Rub Chicken Wings at Bit Bar Salem.
Now open for games, dining, takeout, and delivery. The entire arcade or back room is now available for private bookings! Make a reservation today.
It’s been quite awhile since we last visited Bit Bar Salem. This Elk Birger with Tetris Tots was delicious and memorable.
#TerribleTee has a bite at Bit Bar Salem on their patio. House made guac and the bison burger were the choices…
You can also order online and get it delivered by Salem’s own Kooxl delivery. They are currently only open Thursday thru Sunday 4pm to 10pm.
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Bit Bar Salem and their wonderful Tetris Tots are waiting for you today.
We missed this from Bit Bar Salem the other day, We thank them for all that they have done over the last few weeks and look forward to their return.
We’re open every day to serve you!
