About Mercy Tavern
- Bar/
Cafe - Food served
- Outdoor seating, Live music
Mercy Tavern in Salem, USA, is a welcoming bar-cafe nestled in a historic building on Derby Street. The atmosphere is cozy and funky, featuring wood floors, tin ceilings, and brick walls that create a laid-back, artsy vibe. It's a perfect spot for relaxed evenings just outside the main tourist areas.
The menu highlights comfort food favorites like exceptional burgers, hearty spaghetti and meatballs, and inventive New England dishes such as rum-and-molasses brined pork served with baked beans and toasted croutons. Emphasizing locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, the tavern delivers high-quality, approachable cuisine from a skilled kitchen.
Standout features include its small bar for drinks, a rich tradition of live music, and commitment to community through donations from every tab to social justice causes. With maritime history ties, including old smuggling tunnels below, and outdoor seating overlooking the historic street, Mercy Tavern blends fun, friendship, and flavorful experiences in Salem's vibrant scene.
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- 16:00 – 02:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 02:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Thursday · today
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 01:00
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