Weekend guide

48 hours in Salem, Oregon

A two-day route built from 22 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Bine Valley Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Bine Valley Brewing

    Salem, Oregon

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  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Gilgamesh Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Gilgamesh Brewing

    Salem, Oregon

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  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open McMenamins Thompson Brewery →

    Microbrewery

    McMenamins Thompson Brewery

    Salem, Oregon

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  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Bjornson Vineyard →

    Winery

    Bjornson Vineyard

    Salem, Oregon

Planning FAQs for Salem

How should I spend 48 hours in Salem taprooms?

Start at Bine Valley Brewing, then Gilgamesh Brewing, McMenamins Thompson Brewery, Bjornson Vineyard. The route uses 22 independent listings in Salem, Oregon.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Salem?

Bine Valley Brewing is a top dog-friendly taproom in Salem, with McMenamins Thompson Brewery also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Salem have outdoor patios?

Bine Valley Brewing, Gilgamesh Brewing, McMenamins Thompson Brewery list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Salem taprooms?

Gilgamesh Brewing, McMenamins Thompson Brewery, Ram Restaurant and Brewery - Salem list food trucks in Salem. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

All 22 taprooms in Salem →