Saloon, Davis Square
11 people recommendvia r/boston, r/Somerville12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Saloon draws Davis Square recommendations for cocktails and a dark, cosy, speakeasy-like room. It is also suggested directly for a first date. Two patrons caution that evenings can become loud or busy, while another finds conversation manageable even when packed. One visitor recalls a particularly memorable whiskey-sour variation; another praises an adventurous nacho dish.
Address
Saloon, 255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
At a glance
- Best for
- Dates, Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails, Speakeasy vibe
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/PussySvengali in r/boston · May 2026ambience
Says Saloon's volume is decent in their experience.
- Recommendsu/Pencil-Sketches in r/boston · Dec 2023ambience
Calls it really cool; praises the drinks and atmosphere but notes it gets loud.
- Recommendsu/Pinwurm in r/boston · Oct 2026
Includes Saloon among dependable bar recommendations.
- Recommendsu/troccolins in r/boston · Jul 2024
Lists this Davis Square bar as a favorite for meeting people and says it's reliably enjoyable.
- Mixedu/Rebmes in r/boston · May 2026ambience
Carpeted floors help; loud when packed on St Patrick's weekend but still bearable.
- Recommendsu/tschris in r/boston · Dec 2023
Names Saloon as the top pick for the question.
- Recommendsu/JustinGitelmanMusic in r/boston · Oct 2026taste
Recently had an elevated nacho version there and found it quite good.
- Recommendsu/greenllama22 in r/Somerville · Apr 2026
Listed as one of their recommended bars in Harvard Square, with no further comment.
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- Recommendsu/joellemarie11 in r/boston · Dec 2023
Lists it among places that fit the request.
- Recommendsu/gooserider in r/boston · Dec 2023ambience
Calls Saloon good: dark, cozy, with unusual drinks, though it gets loud later.
- Recommendsu/lily525600 in r/boston · May 2026
Seconds the Saloon recommendation.
- Recommendsu/stellardyke in r/Somerville · Dec 2024
Recommends Saloon as a cocktail bar option.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.