Barrel & Keg

1190 Broadway St NE, Salem - 97301
122 reviews
Food Trucks
(503) 584-1177

June 11 - 8:45 PM Told by bartender we could not stay and have a drink. June 17- 9:15 PM Bartender played Semisonic “Closing Time” time non-stop repeatedly louder and louder until we left at 9:27 PM (because we could bear it any longer) while clanking dishes while three well to do tables of patrons were enjoying drinks with friends. Will never be back.Response to owner: With all due respect, I apologize for not adding additional information. We purchased a drink close to 9 PM. A group also came in close to 9 purchasing a bottle of wine to drink at table. Another couple left semi-full glasses of wine after “closing time” was playing. Bartender/s illustrate to be extremely novice with lacking communication skills/experience. It seems repeat playing “closing time” is quite juvenile. Why as an establishment is a sign not posted saying drinks can be purchased up to “this time” and doors close/lock at “this time.” Without a sign, why wouldn’t a “seasoned” bartender up front share this information with customers, and also visit each table saying there “is this much time” before I have to close and lock doors. In addition, why not just turn on/up the lights and turnoff the music - a universal polite way to inform customers. I certainly hope you don’t think it’s ok for customers to be turned away before 9, and have “closing time” play non-stop allowing patrons to not finish purchased drinks after 9.

They were great, I unfortunately came in with less people than what I reserved for. We had a party of 4. They were so accommodating and made a table for us. We ordered our drinks and everyone stated they enjoyed them. The charcuterie boards were awesome but it seemd like everything was was squeeze onto the plate; for example if we grabbed something off the plate either it would stick to it or fall off. Overall we had an awesome time, too bad the time limit is 1.5 hours normally, because they need to make room for the other parties who have arrived for the next alotted time. Yay! This time were able to stay a bit longer. Thank you! Thank you Shannon for all you did ?

Young novice services. June 11, Saturday 8:45 PM told cash register was closed, and we couldn’t drink beverage in establishment. So we bought beer to go. Friday June 17, server played “Closing Time’ louder and louder 9:15 PM until we left 9:27. Very immature way of doing business. We tried this place 5 times and it’s always a let down. No food menu. Inconsistent appetizers. Beer can be bought at Roth’s IGA.

Great neighborhood taphouse, always feel welcomed here. Fantastic bottle/can selection!

Used to drop in to get a fancy beer after a hard day but recently was told there "new policy" is you can't just buy one beer even though one beer is easily priced at 7+$ so if your broke or only feel like having a single beer this place wants more money per visit and will deny you...

Great beer selection in a comfortable and cozy setting!

Highly recommend this place!!! The service was spot on and both the food and drinks were yummy, so creative and something new.

Really cool bat with excellent selection of can and bottles to go including wine,beer,sours,meads and much more. If they don't have it just ask and they will order it for you.

The Ciders and beers are good. The charcuterie boards are overpriced for servings that are barely the size of the glasses they use. The food was cold, the staff were impolite, and their options are extremely limited. Very disappointed since I heard good things about this place only to have this experience. The water is also dissatisfying, and on the charcuterie boards they had the BabyBell cheese??

They were able to get me some Landshark beer