BIT BAR SALEM

Classic arcade and pinball games, adventurous new-comfort food, and a full bar in a historic and fun setting!

Minecraft Block Party
Apr
26
1:00 PM13:00

Minecraft Block Party

Get ready to dig, build, and party! It's the All-Ages Minecraft Block Party, and you're invited to join the pixelated pandemonium! From 1 PM to 8 PM, our open server will be your digital playground. Whether you're a seasoned architect, a redstone wizard, or just love slapping down some blocks, there's something for everyone.

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Kids Build Your Own Pizza Party
Apr
27
1:00 PM13:00

Kids Build Your Own Pizza Party

Join us for a fun-filled kids pizza-making event! Let your little ones unleash their creativity and build their own delicious pizzas. We'll provide all the ingredients and tools, so all you need to do is come hungry and ready to have some fun. All kids must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

$15/ per kid. This includes $5 in tokens and a soda bar.

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Tekken Tournament March
Mar
19
8:00 PM20:00

Tekken Tournament March

Get ready for the next battle! The King of Iron Fist Tournament is back at Bit Bar Salem!

All skill levels are welcome, but you better be ready for a fight!

Doors open for friendlies at 7, bracket starts at 8!

-$10 entry fee, 100% goes into the prize pot!
-BYO-Controller highly encouraged
-Bring a complete setup (Copy of Tekken 8 +PS5) and we’ll waive your entry fee!

Payout will be based on number of attendees ( <30 entrants = top 3 payout, ≥30 entrants = top 6 payout )

We await all challengers, both new and returning! If you’re in our neck of the woods, we’d love for you to stop on by!

See you there!

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Wii Sports Field Day
Mar
16
12:00 PM12:00

Wii Sports Field Day

Join us for our Wii and Switch Sports "Field Day," an all-day event featuring free-to-play sports games! Relive nostalgic classics and experience the latest in interactive gaming excitement. Whether you're playing tennis, bowling, or engaging in exciting multiplayer matchups, it's a perfect day for friends and family to come together and play. Enjoy delicious new-comfort food and refreshing craft cocktails from our full bar while you compete for high scores and bragging rights. Come join the fun in a vibrant atmosphere!

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Nidhogg II Tournament
Mar
12
8:00 PM20:00

Nidhogg II Tournament

Get ready to sharpen your sword skills! Join us for an exciting Nidhogg II tournament

  • Entry Fee: $10

  • Age Requirement: 21+

Compete for cash prizes and bragging rights in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, all are welcome to participate. Gather your friends and show off your gaming prowess!

Sign up at the bar to secure your spot. May the best warrior win!

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament March
Mar
5
8:00 PM20:00

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament March

We’re back with another round of Smash Ultimate here at the Bit Bar in Salem, MA

All skill levels are welcome!

Doors open for friendlies at 7pm, bracket starts at 8pm!

-$10 entry fee,
-BYO-controller highly encouraged
-Competitors who bring a complete Smash Bros setup (Switch, Dock, Copy of Smash Ultimate with all DLC, AC Adaptor, and GameCube adaptor) will have their entry fee waved
-Extra setups are first come, first served, and slots are limited, so please reach out to us if you plan on bringing your setup
-21+

For this tournament, we will be using the LMBM Ruleset:

-3 stocks, 7 minutes
-Hazards Off
-1-2-1 strikes
-3 bans
-no DSR

~Stages~

Starters:
-Battlefield
-Final Destination
-Hollow Bastion
-Pokémon Stadium 2
-Small Battlefield

Counterpicks:
-Kalos Pokémon League
-Town and City
-Smashville

Payout for the event will be as follows:

1st - 40%
2nd - 25%
3rd - 15%
4th - 10%
5th - 5%
5%

The event will be livestreamed at twitch.tv/bitbarstream and will be hosted by Bebo, Sunny, and TEEJ, and it’s gonna be a bash!

We look forward to seeing all of you challengers again, as well as some new faces!

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament May
May
1
8:00 PM20:00

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament May

We’re back with another round of Smash Ultimate here at the Bit Bar in Salem, MA

All skill levels are welcome!

Doors open for friendlies at 7pm, bracket starts at 8pm!

-$10 entry fee,
-BYO-controller highly encouraged
-Competitors who bring a complete Smash Bros setup (Switch, Dock, Copy of Smash Ultimate with all DLC, AC Adaptor, and GameCube adaptor) will have their entry fee waved
-Extra setups are first come, first served, and slots are limited, so please reach out to us if you plan on bringing your setup
-21+

For this tournament, we will be using the LMBM Ruleset:

-3 stocks, 7 minutes
-Hazards Off
-1-2-1 strikes
-3 bans
-no DSR

~Stages~

Starters:
-Battlefield
-Final Destination
-Hollow Bastion
-Pokémon Stadium 2
-Small Battlefield

Counterpicks:
-Kalos Pokémon League
-Town and City
-Smashville

Payout for the event will be as follows:

1st - 40%
2nd - 25%
3rd - 15%
4th - 10%
5th - 5%
5%

The event will be livestreamed at twitch.tv/bitbarstream and will be hosted by Bebo, Sunny, and TEEJ, and it’s gonna be a bash!

We look forward to seeing all of you challengers again, as well as some new faces!

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Street Fighter 6 Tournament
Apr
17
to Apr 18

Street Fighter 6 Tournament

Go for broke! We’re back with another round of Street Fighter 6 at Bit Bar Salem!

All skill levels are welcome, but you better be ready for a fight!

Doors open for friendlies at 7, bracket starts at 8!

-$10 entry fee, 100% goes into the prize pot!

-BYO-Controller highly encouraged

-Bring a complete setup (Copy of SF6 +PS4 or PS5) and we’ll waive your entry fee!

We’ll also be streaming the event at twitch.tv/bitbarstream

We await all challengers, both new and returning. If you’re in our neck of the woods, we’d love for you to stop on by!

See you there!

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament April
Apr
3
8:00 PM20:00

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament April

We’re back with another round of Smash Ultimate here at the Bit Bar in Salem, MA

All skill levels are welcome!

Doors open for friendlies at 7pm, bracket starts at 8pm!

-$10 entry fee,
-BYO-controller highly encouraged
-Competitors who bring a complete Smash Bros setup (Switch, Dock, Copy of Smash Ultimate with all DLC, AC Adaptor, and GameCube adaptor) will have their entry fee waved
-Extra setups are first come, first served, and slots are limited, so please reach out to us if you plan on bringing your setup
-21+

For this tournament, we will be using the LMBM Ruleset:

-3 stocks, 7 minutes
-Hazards Off
-1-2-1 strikes
-3 bans
-no DSR

~Stages~

Starters:
-Battlefield
-Final Destination
-Hollow Bastion
-Pokémon Stadium 2
-Small Battlefield

Counterpicks:
-Kalos Pokémon League
-Town and City
-Smashville

Payout for the event will be as follows:

1st - 40%
2nd - 25%
3rd - 15%
4th - 10%
5th - 5%
5%

The event will be livestreamed at twitch.tv/bitbarstream and will be hosted by Bebo, Sunny, and TEEJ, and it’s gonna be a bash!

We look forward to seeing all of you challengers again, as well as some new faces!

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Decade 80s Night Presents: Hair Metal Night
Mar
30
9:00 PM21:00

Decade 80s Night Presents: Hair Metal Night

Decade 80s Night in Salem presents Hair Metal Night at Bit Bar with DJ Alvis on Saturday March 30th starting at 9:00PM! Rock out to headbanging tunes from the hottest glam, heavy metal, and hair metal bands like Poison, Ratt, KISS, Black Sabbath, Dio, Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot, Manowar, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Dokken, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Lita Ford, Warrant, Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Ozzy Osbourne, W.A.S.P.,Motörhead, AC/DC, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Queensrÿche, Metallica, Cinderella, and more! DJ Alvis brings your favorite metal memories to life for Metalheads to enjoy a Headbangers Ball at Bit Bar Salem, for rocking, dancing, and getting your Galaga on! Enjoy food and drinks, while playing pinball and video games or just rocking out to the metal. 21+, $5.00 cover charge

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Tekken Tournament
Mar
20
8:00 PM20:00

Tekken Tournament

Get ready for the next battle! The King of Iron Fist Tournament is back at Bit Bar Salem!

All skill levels are welcome, but you better be ready for a fight!

Doors open for friendlies at 7, bracket starts at 8!

-$10 entry fee, 100% goes into the prize pot!
-BYO-Controller highly encouraged
-Bring a complete setup (Copy of Tekken 8 +PS5) and we’ll waive your entry fee!

Payout will be based on number of attendees ( <30 entrants = top 3 payout, ≥30 entrants = top 6 payout )

We await all challengers, both new and returning! If you’re in our neck of the woods, we’d love for you to stop on by!

See you there!

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The MsAdventure Cabaret: Gender Studies Class
Mar
9
8:30 PM20:30

The MsAdventure Cabaret: Gender Studies Class

After its debut show Ms. Adventure's Gender Reveal Party, The Msadventure Cabaret returns to Bit Bar to enroll you in Gender Studies Class!

The show will feature comedy from Ms. Adventure and Viv Martin, drag from Miz Diamond Wigfalland Buster Pants, and burlesque from Siren of the Circle. There will also be sketch comedy in which the cast tries to teach that rascal Buster Pants about women and women's history through the power of time travel. Will it be enough? Come find out!

Join us for a wonderful evening full of amusement! What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than by joining Professor Adventure in teaching Buster Pants about gender?

Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm.

Tickets are pay what you can, with a suggested price of $15. The revenue is shared between the members of the production, and we love compensating people for their time and talent, but the most important thing a performer needs is an audience, so support the show however you can!

Can't wait to see you there!

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
Mar
6
8:00 PM20:00

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament

We’re back with another round of Smash Ultimate here at the Bit Bar in Salem, MA

All skill levels are welcome!

Doors open for friendlies at 7pm, bracket starts at 8pm!

-$10 entry fee,
-BYO-controller highly encouraged
-Competitors who bring a complete Smash Bros setup (Switch, Dock, Copy of Smash Ultimate with all DLC, AC Adaptor, and GameCube adaptor) will have their entry fee waved
-Extra setups are first come, first served, and slots are limited, so please reach out to us if you plan on bringing your setup
-21+

For this tournament, we will be using the LMBM Ruleset:

-3 stocks, 7 minutes
-Hazards Off
-1-2-1 strikes
-3 bans
-no DSR

~Stages~

Starters:
-Battlefield
-Final Destination
-Hollow Bastion
-Pokémon Stadium 2
-Small Battlefield

Counterpicks:
-Kalos Pokémon League
-Town and City
-Smashville

Payout for the event will be as follows:

1st - 40%
2nd - 25%
3rd - 15%
4th - 10%
5th - 5%
5%

The event will be livestreamed at twitch.tv/bitbarstream and will be hosted by Bebo, Sunny, and TEEJ, and it’s gonna be a bash!

We look forward to seeing all of you challengers again, as well as some new faces!

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TUE-WED-THUR 4pm–12am  ◂  FRI 4pm–1am  ◂  SAT 11:30am–1am  ◂  SUN 11:30am–12am  ◂  MON Closed

21+ after 8pm. Accompanied minors welcome before 8pm.

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ESTABLISHED 2016