Bit Bar Salem

4.4 ( 1697 reviews )
$20–30
278 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, United States
+1 978-594-4838

Bit Bar Salem stands as a remarkable fusion of nostalgia and culinary delight, nestled in the heart of Salem, MA. This vibrant restaurant is not just about food; it’s an experience that transcends generations. Patrons rave about its impressive array of classic arcade machines, including beloved pinball tables and iconic games like Pac-Man, offering a unique atmosphere filled with laughter and competition.

The menu features standout items such as the highly praised smoked wings and the irresistible sweet heat pizza, which has garnered a cult following among visitors. Customers like Paul Rushforth and Kim Jessop highlight the quality of the food, noting the wings’ flavorful smoked profile and the pizza's perfect balance, including the controversial yet beloved pineapple topping. The reasonable drink prices and friendly service further enhance the experience, contributing to the bar's welcoming vibe.

While some guests express slight disappointment over specific game availability or service delays, the overall sentiment is one of excitement and satisfaction. Bit Bar Salem is more than just a restaurant; it's a destination for both food lovers and gaming enthusiasts, ensuring that every visit is filled with nostalgia and flavor. If you find yourself in Salem, this spot is not to be missed!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as veteran-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has changing table(s)
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid multi-storey car park
    • Paid street parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For Bit Bar Salem

Paul Rushforth
Jun 18,2025
Great selection of classic arcade machines and pinball tables. Great atmosphere and really good crowd. Drinks were reasonably priced and the servers were helpful and friendly. Great that a 25 token costs 25 too! We spent 2 hours here just playing pinball and enjoying the drinks and retro surroundings.
Kim Jessop
May 9,2025
Being a child of the 90s, this place was awesome. Great food and drink selection. We got the wings, which are smoked not fried. I’m a big fan of smoked food so that right up my ally, and it wasn’t greasy. The games brought such a nostalgic feeling. Service was good considering how busy it is in October (people don’t give enough credit where it’s due!) Will definitely be going back!
Malcolm Godwin
Apr 15,2025
Interesting place for sure. This place is filled jam packed with games, cool games at that, pinball, Pac-Man, and more. The coolest things about their games here is that they are legit original BA games. None of the nonsense produced today instead it’s real quality games and quality pinball machines. Good place for kids and adults. They do not have bloody Mary’s here witch is kind of a bummer but oh well, the nachos were good.
Harley Dishon
Mar 31,2025
The food here was much better than expected, tasted amazing, quite frankly! It was really cool to play some arcade and pinball games while waiting for the food to come out. My only issue was that our server did not check back on us very often, but I'm starting to see that more and more everywhere anyway.. Overall we will be visiting again on our next trip to Salem!
Marc
Mar 24,2025
5 stars all the way... I'd give 10 if I could. The sweet heat pizza is a must. Undeniable proof that pineapple belongs on pizza. At first, I was worried, I thought it had a lot of oil, but it turned out that was the sweet honey. Even the way they displayed the pizza to save space was proof they thought about every detail. There are tons of retro games for Gen X people like myself and the kids (before 8pm), to enjoy. Beer (draft and can) selection was impressive. The bar was clean and organized. Customer service and product knowledge were great. I was a bit disappointed the smoked wings were not ready (they said they wouldn't be ready for another hour), but definitely, next time. All food came out fast... pizza came out in maybe 5 min and cake less than a minute. 100% highly recommended.
Anastasia
Mar 18,2025
Very impressive liquor selection (including green chartreuse and a variety of amaros)— definitely the best we found in Salem. The bartender was awesome, he was more than willing to make us a few cocktails that weren’t on the drink menu. Nice craft beer selection as well. The atmosphere is super fun and they have a good selection of retro arcade games.
Kitsuna Art
Mar 15,2025
Food is really good for a bar, mock tails are pretty good but i recommend the “tails” mock tail is better then the “sonic” one in my opinion, both are pretty sweet but the “sonic” one is insanely sweet. The brisket chili is absolutely amazing! 10/10 recommend. The wide range of games are great too! And made the wait so much fun! An experience you can’t get in many places. It was a great vibe and an added bonus whoever is in charge of the music has great taste
Jessy McQuaw
Mar 8,2025
I absolutely love that a bar & arcade exists! I also had a great time on a Sunday watching Magnificent Danger brass band while eating my brunch! Such a fun and energetic easy to start the week.

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