Yes, SALOONS is a Scrabble word!

Letter values in Scrabble US: S 1, A 1, L 1, O 1, O 1, N 1, S 1.

Is it a valid word?

SALOONS is a valid word in the official Scrabble dictionary (US), the UK Scrabble Dictionary and Words with Friends (ENABLE).

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors

Also: public house, gin mill.

Not playable in Scrabble US: GINMILL.