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Ledger Restaurant & Bar is an elegant wedding and event venue located in downtown Salem, Massachusetts. Set in the former Salem Savings Bank building, this establishment elevates 19th-century food, drink, and techniques with 21st-century ideas. Owner and chef Matt O'Neil heads the staff to fuel memorable experiences in these historic surroundings.

Facilities and Capacity

Immersed in New England history, Ledger Restaurant & Bar has an atmosphere that combines vintage with vogue. These premises can accommodate up to 125 guests inside with a full restaurant buyout. A couple can exchange their vows in the Macomber Room, an intimate space with ample vintage appeal. Up to 80 seated people can witness events in this room, which has a private bar and plush windows. After a couple's ceremony, they and their guests may amble into the main dining area, complete with factory-style windows, stylish furniture, and modern light fixtures. With wheelchair access, this property is more convenient for all visitors.

Services Offered

The Ledger Restaurant & Bar staff will work with a couple to organize their wedding ceremony and reception as well as an engagement party, shower, and rehearsal dinner. This team can provide an event with planning, catering, bartending, clean up, WiFi, and outside vendors. Executive Chef Daniel Gursha got a love for food from the cooking of his Egyptian grandmother and fishing in Cape Cod. He incorporates exotic flavors from across the world and has been educated in Le Corden Bleu as well as in several restaurants. Visitors can expect a truly impressive menu as part of their celebrations.




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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$22

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November

Reviews of Ledger Restaurant & Bar

M
Michael Sent on 01/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

What an Amazing Day!

My now wife and I eat at Ledger fairly often and knew right away that we wanted to have our reception at Ledger. We did a restaurant buyout since we wanted the entire restaurant to our party. If you are not familiar with Ledger, the big thing is the atmosphere. It is where the former Salem Bank was and uses a lot of the former bank decor to give a vintage yet hip ambiance. Ledger does have a space for a ceremony but we opted to do that on our own.

From the start, we knew we picked the right venue. Ashleigh was the best to deal with. She knows how to make an event successful here and will go the extra mile to ensure a perfect day. She was flexible with how to decorate Ledger, as well as helpful in some of the little things we wanted like candles, etc. She was quick to respond and on top of everything.

The reason we picked Ledger was because of the food and drinks. Ledger is hands down the best restaurant in Salem and has a fun cocktail list to match. My wife and I really wanted to share this place with friends and family and Ledger did not disappoint. Often times restaurants struggle with larger groups and catering events. Not Ledger! The food was as good if not better if we had ordered it off the menu. I can't count how many people were blown away and said "this is the best food I have had at a wedding". Everything came out fresh and hot. If you are a foodie couple, this is the place to get married!

As for drinks and service, every bartender and server was on their game. Bartenders were attentive to myself and my bride to ensure we had everything we needed. Drinks were amazing and people made comments that "the bartenders are mixologists". Additionally, there is a good amount of space to have a dance floor for couples that want to have a DJ and dancing.

Overall, I can't say enough good things about Ashleigh and the team at Ledger. It truly was a memorable day. Highly recommend them!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 11/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Ledger was an absolute dream to work with! Ashleigh was incredibly responsive and super helpful from beginning to end! She was even helping my mom and aunts decorate the reception area right up until we arrived! We forgot real flowers for our wedding cake and she had some on stand by just in case! She worked with us when we experienced a date change while first planning and even followed up after the wedding to ensure we loved everything. Guests said the Macomber room made it feel like an exclusive event and we got tons of comments on the decor! The food was to die for and the atmosphere was so beautiful and romantic! If you’re thinking of Ledger, go for it! They are incredible!
Margot
Margot Sent on 05/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue for our Intimate Wedding!

We recently had a small wedding reception (36 guests) in the Macomber Room at Ledger and it was so perfect. Ashleigh was helpful and communicative and helped everything run smoothly. Our guests could not stop gushing about how good the food was and how beautiful the space was (we used a flower vendor named Karla Cassidy who Ledger recommended and she was also awesome!). Really, everything about it contributed to a beautiful and perfect day. We loved our experience at Ledger!
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Ledger Restaurant & Bar frequently asked questions

Ledger Restaurant & Bar includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Ledger Restaurant & Bar includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at Ledger Restaurant & Bar includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Ledger Restaurant & Bar for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Ledger Restaurant & Bar offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Ledger Restaurant & Bar offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Ledger Restaurant & Bar offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Ledger Restaurant & Bar offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Ledger Restaurant & Bar is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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