Best Salem Date Night Ideas

Whether you are a local or are traveling into Salem for the week, there are so many beautiful spots to take your significant other on a romantic date. From starting your day off with a coffee, to going to an award winning brunch restaurant, a walk to the wharf and then stopping by a brewery for a cold one and ending the night with a 5 start dining experience. This is your ultimate stop for Salem Date Night Ideas in Salem 

Coffee Shops in Salem:

• Odd Meter Cafe – Hands down, Odd Meter Cafe is the best coffee in Salem. Whether you are looking for coffee or friendship, Odd Meter has your back. They always have a rotating seasonal menu, where their expert baristas hand craft new flavors together for a unique coffee experience. 
• The Wolf Next Door – The Wolf Next Door is located on Derby Street, close to Derby Wharf. In addition to coffees and teas, they have some amazing soups to try out and local pastries. 
• Front Street Coffeehouse – Front Street is located close to Old Town Hall, so it is the perfect stop before your Salem Walking Tour. With rotating seasonal menus, there is always a new latte or beverage to try out! 
• Brew Box – Opened in 2012, Brew Box believes that coffee should be an experience and take pride in brewing with intention. They are located on Essex Street right by the PEM. 

Best Brunch in Salem:

• Ugly Mug Diner
• The Fountain Place
• Salem Retreat
• Red Line Cafe

Museums: 

• Peabody Essex Museum – Free for Salem Residents, you can also get discounted tickets through most library systems in the metro Boston area
• Salem Witch Museum 
• Tour the House of Seven Gables
• Satanic Temple
• Witch Dungeon Museum

Breweries in Salem:

• Notch Brewing Company
• East Regimen Bear Company
• Couch Dog Brewing
• Far From the Tree Cider 

Dinner in Salem: 

• Flying Saucer Pizza
• Mercy Tavern
• The Babe
• Ledger

Cocktails in Salem: 

• Bit Bar – This bar features classic arcade games, so it is the perfect spot for a date with a video game lover.
• All Souls Lounge – This classic Salem bar has outstanding cocktails and such a fun atmosphere.
• Deacon Giles – If you want a speakeasy type vibe, Deacon Giles is the place to go. This bar is about a mile from Salem center and the bar itself is off of a side street. They have various themed cocktails that are constantly rotating.
• Hallowed Ground – Another speakeasy themed bar that is located in Dire Wolf Tavern.

Dessert in Salem:

• Melt
• Holy Cow
• Dairy Witch
• Caramel Patisserie

Activities: 

• Bike the Salem Bike Path – You can rent Blue Bikes and bike the Salem Bike Path
• Bingo Night at Gulu Gulu – Wednesday night is Bingo Night at Gulu, which is a perfect event for your date night!
• Trivia Night at Couch Dog – Thursday Night is Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing!
• Arcades at Salem Willows
• Salem Walking Tours
• Visit Salem Maritime NPS
• Salem Farmers Market – From June – October, Thursdays are farmers market days at Old Town Hall!

I hope you found this list of Salem Date Night Ideas useful!

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