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Reader’s Choice: Gulu Gulu Café, 247 Essex St., Salem, 978-740-8882, gulu-gulu.com
February 23, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I would like to nominate the Ale House in Amesbury for the best beer selection on the North Shore.
February 23, 2009 at 1:50 pm
The Wild Horse in Beverly, they have 20-something beers on tap, from the obscure to the mainstream.
February 23, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Amesbury Ale House.
February 24, 2009 at 1:43 pm
The Old Spot in Salem
February 24, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Gulu Gulu Cafe in Salem (and formerly in Lynn…single tear). Although they don’t have a ton for the hop heads (which I am), there are tons of great imports (and I don’t mean Stella….I mean dope Belgians and big beers) and lots of awesome American beers as well (think Ommegang, Rogue, Dogfish Head). Even still, cool vibe, good food, live music, and the wine/good beer/limited liquor scares away all the “ya dudes.”
February 25, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I would like to nominate Lobsta House in Gloucester
February 25, 2009 at 5:11 pm
GuluGulu in Salem
February 27, 2009 at 10:24 am
Gulu-Gulu Cafe in Salem. Not the widest, but the strongest selection.
March 3, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Barking Dog in Amesbury – great selection of beer on tap & in bottles. Unique stuff that “beer geeks” will love.
March 6, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Salem Beer works is always a great place for a brew with the best burgers. their beer selection is always changing and plesantly refreshing.
March 14, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Cape Ann Brewing Company’s new Brewpub has a great selection of brewed-on-premise beers including Fisherman’s TeaPary which was made with some of the same teas that were thrown overboard during the Boston Tea Party.
Its a small, family-friendly spot, not a big, noisy restaurant that is focused on serving large crowds. You can sit in any of the rocking chairs at Cape Ann Brewing Company and or at the long German Beer Hall style tables and play a game of Boggle over a beer with your buddies. They’re definitely focused on the beer, not big business.
Cape Ann Brewing Company was a 2008 BONS winner – and rightfully so! My vote goes to Cape Ann Brewing Company’s Brewpub.
Cheers.
March 16, 2009 at 9:04 am
Rose & Dove has a specialty selection that is amazing!
March 19, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Salem Beer Works
March 20, 2009 at 6:30 am
Gulu Gulu Cafe!
March 20, 2009 at 10:16 am
Gulu Gulu
March 20, 2009 at 10:34 am
Beer Works, Salem
March 22, 2009 at 9:35 am
Aquatini in Newburyport has an amazing beer selection for a martini bar…Lots of eclectic beer from Belgium. They also have a lot of organic beer…..
March 22, 2009 at 9:47 am
Best beers in town….Love it there
March 22, 2009 at 9:47 am
Aquatini in Newburyport has the best beers in town…Love it there…
March 25, 2009 at 7:20 am
I agree – on the North Shore nothing comes close to the Gulu-Gulu
March 25, 2009 at 3:15 pm
BY FAR the Gulu Gulu in Salem. The most creative, eclectic and well though out selection of beers on the North Shore. Moreover, the owner (I think he is at least) or some of the regulars at the bar are more than happy to discuss beer and food pairings.
On top of that, lots of good New England beers and a complete lack of Bud/Coors/Miller products, a true brew mecca!
March 25, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Gulu Gulu in Salem!
March 25, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I second Jeffery A. — Gulu Gulu in Salem. Best selection on the North Shore! And a cute staff (Mr. Lemieux) to boot!
March 25, 2009 at 6:18 pm
The Gulu Gulu in Salem has a fantastic selection of beers to keep you firmly rooted in that seat, enjoying the scene. At the GG, you’ll be hard pressed to choose from Belgian imports, craft beers (which the owner takes pride in searching out), a few north-shore faves on tap, and even an intriguing wallet-friendly “recession beer of the moment” (to quote the menu).
The Gulu definitely leads the pack in beer selection. A++
March 25, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Gulu-Gulu Cafe in Salem. No contest.
March 25, 2009 at 8:32 pm
great beers, great selection
March 26, 2009 at 7:53 am
The Gulu- Gulu of course!! They’ve got brews for every personality!
March 27, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Gulu-Gulu has a nice selection and great vibe. I also love Salem Beer Work’s Watermelon beer, and get it to go because I’m not too crazy about the corporate food though…
April 9, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Frankly, nothing beats Kappy’s for selection!
April 9, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Ale House Amesbury
April 10, 2009 at 5:36 am
Gulu Gulu Cafe in Salem is the largest and best variety of beers on the North Shore
April 13, 2009 at 3:54 pm
gulu gulu cafe, it is my new favorite for beer in Salem
April 17, 2009 at 7:04 am
The Wild Horse…they have Otter Creek on Tap and the best Nachos!!
April 17, 2009 at 11:58 am
Aquatini!
April 20, 2009 at 1:40 pm
The TAP in Haverhill brews every style of beer!
May 11, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Cape Ann Brewing!!! Great beer freindly faces can’t beat it!
May 11, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Cape Ann Brewing Company’s brew pub is definitely the best.
May 11, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Cape Ann Brewery in Gloucester has several fantastic beers with new seasonals all the time. Their Navigator is my favorite beer of all time; similar to Shiner Bock from Texas (but better!). The atmosphere is very relaxed and casual, and the staff is terrific!
May 11, 2009 at 4:59 pm
The Port Tavern in NBPT has a great selection!
May 12, 2009 at 9:12 am
LOVE Cape Ann Brewery! Their beer is outstanding – every brew is great, but I am especially partial the Fisherman’s Brew. Fab beer, fab brewers, fab brewery – it doesn’t get any better.
May 25, 2009 at 11:23 pm
beer works, salem
May 29, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Gulu Gulu in Salem.
May 29, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Gulu Gulu
May 31, 2009 at 7:30 pm
glug glug…Gulu Gulu by far!