Southside Speakeasy Brew Pub

I came here to relax and come to wind down after a long day of work. This bar is excellent for all types of people. A full bar nice with a bar tend that reminds me of a loving mother who wants to take care of all your needs… time is not of essences. Come to this speak easy just as the the 40’s full of acceptance and new ideas as to what a bar is like. Come and enjoy and release what’s insides this bar has brought me to new bar. This bar reminds me of a bar from the era. Let’s introduce the bar from a new age.

I feel very saddened that the gay community in Salem has only this broken down dump to retreat to. Everything from the douche bag little boy at the door to cobwebs above the pool tables. Talk about a joke.

Bouncers should study up on State ID’s other than OR. Bouncer turned me away because he thought my ID was Fake although it is the most recently modified ID issued by the state of California. If your bouncers aren’t familiar with all state ID’s, perhaps you should invest in a device to verify ID cards so your bouncers don’t continue to send business away.

I love the Speakeasy!
the thing i love the most is that no matter WHO you are or WHAT your life is like, you are welcomed. People greet you, they are warm and inviting. Wear what you want, be who you asre and youre good.
I also love how socially conscious they are.
They are constantly holding fundraisers for someone or something an its awesome!
the prices arent bad for drinks and food, and the food is good.

Quite possibly found my new go-​to hangout. A great place to meet with friends and enjoy the great food and music. The drink are reasonably priced and there is no never if you get there early enough. Wish they did accept cards after 9pm though

Nice to have a place to go and just hang out. No pressure like other bars in town. Almost something planned every night. Drag shows are a blast and all welcome. Raises money for great local causes.

First of all I would like to start by saying that this place is more like 2 and a half stars not three but yea thats Unilocal.Anyways my partner and I decided to give this place a try for a drink or two on a Saturday night which was also the same night that the Civil Wars game was going on so unfortunatley it was pretty slow and dead. Keep in mind we got there a little before 8pm and the place was pretty much empty except for what appeared to be a few locals. Don’t know if this place gets semi bussier sometimes and cant judge too much because well I am from LA and trust me WeHo and this place just not fair would be like comparing cheese and napkins ha. My partner is actually from Salem so he suggested going by this place, needless to say next time we are visiting his family I will just suggest going to Portland for the gay night scene. But I guess this place is ok I mean it has plenty of seating, the oppurtunity to play pool, and even a few cheesy slots lol. Well I probably wouldn’t come back but to those of you who aren’t from Salem and are thinking about going here I would say suck it up and drive to Portland.

I go here to eat. Great food, great service! Good atmosphere, too! Best pastrami and Swiss in town!

Beat bar ever in Salem. owners are nice. Sam, the waiter is hella nice. Drinks are cheap and really good music. Have to say I’ll be back.

This is a review for the bar aspect of the Speak Easy.
Usually wind up here when no one can think of a decent place to hang and get a beer or two. Plenty of parking, pool tables, lots of seating. I am not sure when, but they now have a whole new area off of the pool room. It’s like a whole other mini-​bar.
Normally there’s something going on the nights we show up. At least a few times there have been drag shows that provided awesome entertainment. Our servers, at the bar or table, have always been nice and polite.
The prices on drafts are pretty average and the food is standard bar fair, but from what I’ve snagged from my friend’s orders, it’s darn good. Never ran into any rude people or seen any fights, so this place is OK in my book.

I love this place! Staff is always warm and inviting, they have a heated smoking area, and the drinks aren’t only delicious but cheap as well. I will say that because its located in a rather remote area there are not alot of people during the week but I kind of love that about this place.
On Wednesdays they have free poker and after 9 karaōke. The only place I have ever been where the karaōke is actually worth listening to! Some of the regulars are incredible (key word being some!). But it doesn’t matter whether you are good, bad, or somewhere in between. The crowd is friendly and you’ll always get an applause. Song selection is pretty shitty though.
Thursday is buy one get one free and dance party with the dj. Its alot of fun but mostly it is a great if you want to go somewhere dance the night away and be treated like a close personal friend. Everyone will always make you feel welcome and your never judged.
Fridays are the drag show, I have never been but many of my friends say its a blast! Having met some of the lovely ladies myself I would tend to agree.
All in all I am a big fan and recommend this place to anyone looking to let their hair down and have a great time in a relaxed setting with some good company and great conversations.
Please note that there is no re-​entry for this bar. That means if you leave to go have dinner with a friend and want to come back your not getting back in until the next day! Also the Speakeasy offers free HIV testing during the day a few times a month, the days are posted on their website. Free condoms are provided by the bar and there is a ciggerette vending machine near the pool tables but cost is $ 7 a pack!

Hidden in the back of Salem’s Industrial District lies a hidden gem that is masquerading as a sports bar, a brew pub, a dive bar, and a karaōke one all in one setting. Its hard to describe this place other than its open, wooden interior, fit enough for a wet t-​shirt contest in the making. The only problem is, they’re located in the slew of new businesses that is starting to boom in this remote area of the city. And thus, there is no one that comes here, unless of course its a group of workers from nearby places.
The drinks are priced fairly cheap and the jukebox is full of a good variety of music that spans from country western to rock to even some hip hop. They have TVs in small sections of the mini rooms, probably geared toward the big games that happen throughout the year. Its a good time here, hopefully more business will come as the area continues to develop.