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 Favorite with students, open 24 hours |
1445 Jackson Avenue Memphis, TN 38107 United States +1 901 278 9086 |
A blasting jukebox and great burgers draw a neighborhood crowd to this popular corner bar, which is also a favorite with Rhodes College students. Park on the street and join the late-night crowd, which has been known to hang around this Midtown standard until the day's first light. The doors never close, and you can leave your Visa and your American Express cards at home, no credit cards are accepted here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Live music and late night DJ |
197 Beale Street (at Third) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 3711 http://www.memphisite.com/alfr... |
This club features vintage rock on the weekends, often with Memphis favorite Kevin Paige as the star, playing from 10:30p to 2:30a. The club stays open with a DJ until 5a. Sunday lunch (10:30a-2:30p) often features karaoke. On weeknights, catch up-and-coming musicians. Shows often start at 7p and continuing until 2a-2:30a.The menu features ribs and barbecue pork along with steaks and chicken dishes. The lunch plate special offers the day's meat choice and three vegetables. There is also a full bar, with wine and beer. A large double-decker outdoor patio gives you a great view of the strollers on Beale Street while you dine or have a drink. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music and dancing on Beale |
143 Beale St (at Second) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 524 5464 http://memphis.bbkingclubs.com/ |
This club, owned by legendary blues musician B.B. King, features some of the best blues music in Memphis. From the regular appearances of Ruby Wilson—who can belt out a tune and entertain a crowd as well as anyone—to the special concerts by groups such as Booker T. and the MGs or the drop-in visits of famous musicians who jam with the band, this club consistently delights visitors and locals alike. There is a menu of ribs, barbecue and other entreesn as well as snack items, but most people come here for the music, not the food. The dance floor rocks every night of the week.Reservations are required for special concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine in the Caribbean |
2830 North Germantown Parkway (at Highway 64) Memphis, TN 38138 United States +1 901 385 8744 |
West Indies-style ribs, jerk chicken and Jamaican grilled chicken wings are intensely flavorful at this island-themed restaurant. The paella and the Jerk Chicken Pizza are less authentic but just as well done. One of the best and most popular dishes is the Yucatan-Style Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi in a sour cream sauce. There is a little Asian fusion influence, too, in the seared tuna with soy-sesame dressing. Appetizers run $4.50-7.95, while entrees go for $8.95-17.95.The décor has a Caribbean theme—palm trees and all. You are likely to have a 30-45 minute wait for your table, but you can spend that time listening to reggae music and sipping a frozen drink at the lovely outside bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cool drinks and keylime pie |
4970 Poplar Avenue (at Mendenhall) Memphis, TN 38117 United States +1 901 767 0305 |
A cool, dark stop on a hot Memphis day, this place is a regular East Memphis haunt. During the Great Depression, turnip green sandwiches were sold at this location, but the fare has improved greatly since then. The burgers are a cut above the usual, and the aroma of chargrilled burgers fills the air. This place is also known for sandwiches, such as the catfish steak and the po' boy. Follow up your meal with some key lime pie. The servers here will make you feel like a regular. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A best bet for the blues |
153 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 521 0800 |
Looking for the blues? Here in the hometown of the blues, this club is a sure bet for the real thing. Live bands take the stage every night, making this small bar a big hit on Beale Street. Recent blues greats who have played here include Muddy Waters' former sidekick Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin. Look closely for the neon sign, because it's easy to miss this little gem on a street crowded with clubs and flashing neon signs. Great for the night, or a stop while bar hopping. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beer and pizza |
2012 Madison Avenue (At Morrison) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 272 2583 |
This bar with an interesting name is in a great location for a night out. A block west of Overton Square and close to many restaurants. You can stop in for a beer and listen to live music after an evening at the theater or a dinner out. The Blue Monkey offers 35 different brands of beer and several wines. You can snack on one of their pizzas, calzones or sandwiches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialty beers brewed on site |
2120 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 432 2222 http://www.boscosbeer.com/ |
This brewpub features several beers made on site, including Boscos Flaming Stone Beer, concocted using traditional German brewing techniques that give the beer its unique caramel character. Also on tap are India Pale Ale, Scottish Ale and various seasonal offerings. The specialty pizzas, such as the vegetarian, barbecue chicken, and New York and Santa Fe varieties, are the best bets. Pastas, sandwiches, salads and grill items are also available. The Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip and the battered and fried calamari appetizers are especially good. The pub atmosphere offers casual dining plus an outdoor patio. On the weekend, try the Sunday jazz brunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music, no cover on weekends |
1817 Kirby Parkway Memphis, TN 38138 United States +1 901 755 2481 |
The parking lot is packed most nights at this watering hole, which sits between East Memphis and Germantown. Situated just off Poplar Avenue in a shopping center strip, this cozy neighborhood bar has become a favorite stop for the growing East Memphis business set. Many use it as an after-work place to meet with friends from the office or to bring visiting clients. Weekends offer an eclectic assortment of live music played by local bands from the Memphis music scene, with no cover charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ukrainian restaurant with belly dancing |
83 Union Avenue (between Front Street and Second Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 529 9607 |
The specialties piroshki and beef stroganoff, are well prepared. Entrees such as a Chilean fish dish called Escolar and a terrine that layers polenta with wild mushrooms and feta cheese make an eclectic menu. Strudel and napoleons make lush desserts and served in large portions. More than 27 varieties of Vodka and a short wine list is also available. Murals are featured in the main dining room, with Eastern European folk arts and crafts, and samovars once used to prepare tea. There is a small outdoor patio for a pre-dinner drink. Enjoy belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Darts and live-music weekends |
5871 Poplar Avenue (at I-240) Memphis, TN 38119 United States +1 901 683 4056 |
If you are staying in East Memphis on business but are looking to unwind over a friendly game of darts, this is the place to come. This bar is affectionately nicknamed "the Camel" by locals. The decor here is desert-inspired, with palm trees and camels, ceiling fans and gas lamps. A mix of regulars and visitors has made this place a favorite watering hole for more than 20 years. Weekends feature a variety of live music, and it gets loud. The kitchen, serving pub grub, is open until midnight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Smoker-friendly, open 24 hours |
4750 Navy Road Memphis, TN 38053 United States +1 901 872 7616 |
Millington's only 24 hour restaurant. Come by after a late ball game or night racing at the Memphis Motorsports Park. There is plenty of diner-style fare, such as hamburgers, fries, grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken-fried steak with gravy. And breakfasts that include hash browns and grits are served anytime. The eatery also does a brisk business as a doughnut shop. A lot of locals hang out here and chat over coffee. But, do not come here if you are allergic to smoke. This smoker's enclave does not have a no-smoking section. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Wine tastings and vineyard |
9050 Macon Road (off North Germantown Parkway) Memphis, TN 38018 United States +1 901 754 3442 |
You might think of barbecue, not fine wine, when you think of Memphis; however, the Cordova Cellars vineyard might change your mind. At this gently rolling site east of the city, you can take guided tours through the wine-making process, participate in wine tastings, increase your connoisseurship with a lecture or listen to a live concert in the spring. The shop sells the local wine as well as various paraphernalia, including unique corkscrews, wine coolers and snacks to accompany your bottle of Chardonnay. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Late night spot on South Main |
531 South Main Street (at Calhoun) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 9754 |
This hot spot used to be a dry goods store, with a brothel upstairs. Now it's on the leading edge of the revival of the South Main area. The old train station has been renovated, and this club brings in the late-night crowds. Weekend nights feature a piano bar early in the evening, R&B or jazz later and, often, late night jam sessions with local musicians. The clientele changes as the evening goes on, with the action really starting around midnight. On Sunday afternoons, there is live music from a variety of local groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kitchen open until 2am every day |
5343 Knight Arnold Memphis, TN 38115 United States +1 901 363 2535 |
With the kitchen open until 2a every day of the week, this pub is a great place to get a late-night burger and fries with a cold beer. Also on the menu here are steaks and salads, seafood and soups. A popular nightspot on the weekend, the patio fills up fast with regulars when the weather is agreeable. The East End offers a casual, friendly atmosphere for dining and drinking, and a happy hour every evening from 4p-7p. Additional locations: 7547 Highway 64 in Cordova, +1 901 937 1392; 7956 Winchester, +1 901 432 4256. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cigar list for smoking on patio |
130 Peabody Place (at Second Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 7468 http://www.beerknurd.com |
The food here is designed to complement the beer. Appetizers include the Beer Cheese Soup, hot tamales, sausage quesadillas, sausage and cheese plates, while sandwiches fill out the menu. One of the rooms contains a large bar and wooden tables and chairs; the other room has pool tables and a sports-bar atmosphere. The most popular place to eat and drink is on the wrap-around patio at the windows. Cigar smoking is encouraged on the patio, and the restaurant offers a cigar list. The restaurant features live music on weekends and is in the heart of the tourist district, so there are usually plenty of chances for people-watching. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pool tables and dart boards |
4632 Winchester Road (at Christine) Memphis, TN 38118 United States +1 901 363 3073 http://www.memphisite.com/geta... |
This sports bar offers plenty of entertainment for spectators and participants alike. With four pool tables and six electronically scored dartboards, there's rarely a wait to play your favorite game. The casual atmosphere of the Getaway encourages patrons to kick back and relax. You can listen to live music all day on Fridays and enjoy 50-cent discounts on all drinks from 10a-6p. The menu of bar favorites, including fried shrimp, hamburgers and snacks, is available 24 hours a day—perfect when jet lag makes you hungry at odd hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gospel brunch on Sundays |
315 Beale St (at Third Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 529 0007 http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/... |
Memphis native Isaac Tigrett started this chain; however, the Memphis location only opened in 1997. In addition to hamburgers, the menu includes an eclectic collection of around-the-world culinary items, such as French onion soup, Asian chicken pasta, the Caribbean style pork tenderloin and an upscale version of that old Southern favorite, funnel cake. A special treat here is the live music, which includes a gospel brunch on Sunday, where you can eat barbecue and listen to some of the best gospel singers in the country. Appetizers run from $3.50-8.50, while sandwiches and pastas go for $5.95-14.95. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Around-the-world beer club |
111 Jackson Avenue (between North Main and North November) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 4444 http://www.memphisonthemove.co... |
Sampling all of the 60 beers available here from across the globe wins you a t-shirt and membership in the "Around the World Club." The restaurant's food consists of appetizers such as blackened hot wings, breaded mushrooms, and fries loaded with cheese and bacon bits. Sausages include Polish, Italian, Bratwurst and Chorizo. Also try the burgers and sandwiches or the rib eye steak.The decor here is deliberately funky. The lighting is dim, especially when live bands play (Wednesday through Sunday). This is a place to relax, put your elbows on the table and have a long conversation over great beer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Micro-brewery and steaks |
7065 Winchester Road Memphis, TN 38125 United States +1 901 752 1330 |
This microbrewery offers a fine selection of beers, but the real standout here is the food. The steaks are top-notch, the oversized salads are crisp, fresh and not watery, and the homemade bleu cheese dressing is among the best in town. The wait staff is friendly, although service may be a bit slow during busy dinner times. If you're not hungry, the bar is still a nice place to stop for a beer after work. Park your car along the side of the building. There is plenty of free parking, and the entrance is on the side. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best hamburger in Memphis |
1927 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 726 9767 |
The burgers are definitely big and juicy, but many customers are drawn by the deep fried onion rings and mushrooms, the live music on Sunday afternoons, and the late evening hours. If you are looking for something besides burgers, try the tamales with chili, cheddar cheese, and onion, the chicken or steak on a stick, or the fried mushrooms. There is a full bar, where beer is a specialty.The atmosphere is casual, with a couple of gimmicks. Customers are encouraged to write graffiti on the walls (and to read it, of course), and to shoot toothpicks through straws so they stick in the ceiling. Lunchtime draws area office workers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Female impersonator shows |
1268 Madison Avenue (Between Claybrook and Bellevue) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 725 1909 |
Located in respectable, artsy Midtown, this place has been in Memphis longer than any other establishment catering to the gay population. It remains known as the best spot to see a female impersonator show. Cher, Barbara, Diana Ross - you can catch them all here and for a fraction of their Las Vegas prices. The bar is open 24 hours a day, unusual in this fairly conservative community, making it a great place to go if you're in jet lag and cannot sleep. Drink specials change each night. The show is performed Thursday through Saturday nights only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pool, outside deck and trivia games |
603 Monroe Avenue (between Marshall and South Lauderdale) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 4924 |
This slightly grungy pub attracts patrons with its pool table and its outdoor, tree-shaded deck. Wednesday nights pull in professors and graduate students from the university, along with the usual crowd, for the Kudzu Pub Quiz, a trivia contest in which the questions get more obscure as the beer flows more freely. Regular teams compete for the pride of winning, but anyone is welcome to join in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cocktails and wine tastings |
2105 Overton Square Memphis, TN 38108 United States +1 901 725 1375 |
If you are alone in town and would like to kick back in comfort with a cocktail, this Midtown restaurant in the Overton Square Entertainment District, with its leather couches, is just the place. If you are not alone, the candlelit ambience might be just the ticket, too. After your cocktail, choose a seafood, steak, or chicken entree from the menu, or try one of the delicious gourmet pizzas. Every Wednesday a wine tasting features selections from its own collection one of the best cellars in town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Party on the patio |
326 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 7444 |
If you can stand the Memphis weather, this Beale Street bar has one of the biggest patios in town. Enjoy it in spring and fall, or with a cool drink on late summer evenings. It is a great place to watch the crowds of tourists and revelers go by, but often fills up and becomes a party, with customers dancing and drinking on the patio to the music of local bands. After midnight on Saturday this place becomes a hot spot for local college students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Try a burger, a beer, and a game of pool |
1589 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 726 4193 |
Memphians crowd this neighborhood club, especially weekend nights. Many come for a burger and a beer, and a view of the world as this joint draws all types of locals who live in the Midtown area. On days (and nights when the weather is good) the patio is a popular spot for friends to gather. Inside, the jukebox plays or, on occasion, local bands perform live music. A pool table beckons to those who are lucky with the cue sticks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Groove with the college crowd |
539 South Highland Street (at Park Avenue) Memphis, TN 38111 United States +1 901 452 8408 |
Highland Street runs along the edge of the University of Memphis, but it is no cutesy strip of boutiques and pizza places. And Newby's is not a haven for wealthy, preppy kids, either. It has a feeling of reality, with a heady mix of people and music. Local bands play here almost nightly on one of the two stages. There is no telling what you might hear—it could be folk or alternative rock—but it will almost never be top 40 or boring. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creole dishes and hot fudge pie |
356 North Main Street (Between Jackson and Overton) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 526 0319 |
People come to here for two primary reasons: the 270 kinds of beer and the hot fudge pie. However, you can get an excellent hamburger or choose from the selection of Creole-style dishes if you want something more substantial. The restaurants in the Pinch area occupy buildings that served as homes and shops to the immigrant population that lived here in the 1800s and early 1900s. Thus, they have a somewhat shabby, but charming, atmosphere. The restaurant's decor has earned scene settings in several of the John Grisham movies filmed in Memphis, including The Firm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialty is gallon-sized drink |
183 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 522 9596 |
If the goats (kept outside in an empty lot next door) don't get you, then the "Diver" will. The Diver is a gallon-sized drink specialty served here. Not a place to go for dinner, this place packs in the hardcore party crowd. If you're feeling brave, ask the bartender for a Fuzzy Leprechaun. This bar hosts a raucous annual St. Patrick's Day celebration each March. (By the way, the goats, which are mascots for the establishment, won a permanent place in the bar only after city authorities concluded they posed no threat to public health and safety.) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restaurants, bars & theaters |
Madison Avenue and Cooper Street Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 278 6300 |
This is the perfect place for an evening or afternoon out. A lively neighborhood with theaters (both live and film), bars, restaurants and interesting shops - There is something for everyone here. Spend the day antique shopping, dine in an international restaurant and then catch a film or play. During holidays the square hosts parties with live music, drinks and dancing outside. Each December, Memphis artists host a show here where you can buy original artwork at very reasonable prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beer joint draws regulars from across town |
1532 Madison (Across from Strings and Things) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 726 0906 |
Self-described as the "beer joint of your dreams," this bar fits the bill as a long-time Midtown favorite. Everyone, and we mean everyone, is welcome and likely to be seen here. Check out the photographs lining the walls, shoot a game of pool and say "hi" to Wanda Wilson, creator of this special world. This neighborhood bar draws regulars from across Memphis, with live music on the weekends and events like its annual Hank Williams birthday fete each September and monthly original poetry readings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant hotel setting |
149 Union Avenue (Peabody Hotel) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 529 4000 http://www.peabodymemphis.com/... |
This elegant lobby bar in the grand Peabody Hotel has been restored to its original late 19th century glory, although with modern comforts added. Couches and overstuffed chairs make for a relaxing place in which to enjoy the player piano or the live music that takes place on weekend nights. The lobby is crowded, when the famous Peabody ducks march to and from their place in the lobby fountain. The best time to stop by is late at night after an evening on Beale Street or at the theater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bar is a Midtown favorite |
2586 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38122 United States +1 901 324 1233 |
A long-time favorite with Midtowners, this bar draws patrons from across Memphis who like to party, especially mid-week when a lot of area bars are more sedate. The emphasis here is the gathering of folks, rather than trendy decorating. A friendly and eclectic atmosphere highlights this watering hole, located between Midtown and East Memphis, and is a popular gathering spot for singles. Live music is often featured. Bluegrass Memphis-style ;with drums and electric guitar backing up the fiddler is a regular Sunday night attraction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College hangout |
3547 Walker Avenue (at Southern) Memphis, TN 38152 United States +1 901 327 1471 |
Steps from the University of Memphis campus, this hangout draws undergraduates for the beer, graduate students for coffee, and faculty for a good sandwich and conversation. The food consists largely of nachos, various fried things in baskets, and big and juicy hamburgers. Other choices include the portobello mushroom sandwich and the turkey melt.The decor is made up of rough wood floors, tables with graffiti carved into them, a pool table, videogames and sports on the TV. Customers dressed in anything more formal than college student-grubby may feel out of place. The full bar specializes in shooters and imported beer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Collection of autographed guitars |
182 Beale St (at Third) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 528 0150 http://www.rumboogie.com/home.htm |
This bar has wraparound windows that let you see the dancers bopping and jiving from the outside, or watch the street scene on Beale from the inside. Autographed guitars hang from the ceiling, offering proof that musicians such as Carl Perkins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Walsh and others have hung out here. The house act, James Govan and the Boogie Blues Band, performs when there isn't a visiting artist. Shows usually go on from 9p-1a on Friday and Saturday, and from 8:30p-12:30a Sundays and weeknights. The kitchen serves several dinner and snack items, but the Rum Boogie is famous for its red beans and rice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It's a new theme everynight... |
2866 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38111 United States +1 901 454 4081 http://www.sensesthenightclub.com |
Welcome to the New York style night club in Memphis, which offers different themes almost every night. Come after work on a Wednesday night for some crazy concoctions in the Martini Lounge. On Thursdays, groove to DJ Moises as he plays a blend of salsa, meringue and latino beats. Don't miss the best night; Super Saturdays with the hottest track remixes. If you get tired of dancing, there is an outdoor beer garden to relax those tired feet and enjoy some late night snacks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The place to be |
183 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 522 9596 http://www.silkyosullivans.com |
Silky O'Sullivan's is a place for those who enjoy their alcohol. The daringly different concoctions of drinks will keep your head spinning - the variety is mind boggling. You can try the Screaming Margarita or the Boll Weevil, and if you want to keep it light, go for the Irish Coffee. Make sure you eat something beforehand - you can dig into the Memphis Style Ribs or the Grilled Chicken Sandwich. This is an ideal entertainment spot as it hosts performances by artists, and also caters for special occasions and parties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Patio parties in the summer |
88 Union Avenue (at Second Avenue) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 527 5337 |
Here at one of the most popular after-work bars in Memphis, young executives, city managers and up-and-coming lawyers congregate for the daily happy hour. The bar encourages regulars by keeping track of their favorite drinks. An outdoor patio in the alleyway is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink or a bite to eat from the selection of sandwiches and pasta dishes. Be sure to take a look at the display of celebrity "power ties" on the wall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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20 screens tuned to sports |
5012 Park Avenue Memphis, TN 38117 United States +1 901 767 8632 |
Out-of-towners who do not want to get involved in local sports rivalries will enjoy this pub. It attracts fans for a variety of teams, both college and professional. With nearly 20 televisions tuned to sports, there is a quite a lot for fans to choose from. The bar also features a large selection of beers, both domestic and imported. A cigar menu is available, too, in this smoker-friendly bar. Located along the east Memphis corridor, it is a convenient watering hole for patrons from nearby businesses and hotels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beer and blues in an Irish setting |
362 North Main Street (Between Jackson and Overton) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 1453 http://cordova@tjmulligans.com |
This Pinch District pub is sort of memorial to the Irish immigrants who settled in this area. Enjoy a good selection of beer in the old, dark wood interior and with Irish memorabilia on the walls. Live music on the weekends brings in a wide variety of customers, all ready to have a good time. The menu features Irish Beef Stew and Potato soup, along with juicy 1/2 pound hamburgers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Blues and bars on Beale |
200 Beale Street (Between Second & Third) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 527 2583 http://www.handyblues.org/inde... |
A new and welcome extension of the W. C. Handy Blues Award is the Music Festival held at the Shoals of Florence, Alabama. Local and internationally known artists such as Kevin Paige, Long John Hunter, Eddie Shaw, Michelle Wilson and Blind Mississippi Morris perform at the Music Preservation Society. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live rhythm and Bblues |
326 Beale Street (at Third Street) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 523 7444 |
Willie Mitchell is a longtime fixture on the Memphis scene. Once a trumpet player as well as the musical producer responsible for Al Green's early hits, Mitchell owned and ran this club under the name "Legends." Still looking a little rundown on the outside, this is the place to hear R&B in an authentic atmosphere. If you want to experience R&B as it was played on Beale in what some people consider its heyday, Willie Mitchell's is the closest you will come. Live blues takes place on some Friday and Saturday nights. No cover charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Karaoke, beer and dancing |
2126 Madison Avenue (Overton Square) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 726 6138 |
Yosemite Sam's is a great casual place to grab a beer and some food or just have some fun. This rustic tavern with wood floors serves salads, burgers and munchies, and it also has a full bar. You can also show off your talents on Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights. If that is not your idea of fun, you can try your hand at darts, dancing and air hockey. This place has something for everyone, whether you want to sing, dance or just sit and chat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beer, bites, and billiards |
2119 Young Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 278 0034 http://www.youngavenuedeli.com/ |
In the heart of midtown Memphis lies a hip intersection of beer, bites, and billiards at Young Avenue Deli. With a menu offering standard bar fare like onion rings, sandwiches, and pizza, this bar's specialty lies in its extensive beer selection. A diverse lineup of national and local touring acts such as El Dorado Rey and Grabass Chraleston's make this joint the place to be when good food, drinks, and music are on your agenda. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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