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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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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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 Off-Broadway productions |
1705 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 726 4656 http://www.playhouseonthesquar... |
Although founded 10 years before Playhouse on the Square, its partner theater, Circuit Playhouse remains the smaller of the two. Located in a tiny building, this theater manages to put on excellent productions of lesser known, more innovative plays than Playhouse on the Square or Theatre Memphis. The quality here reveals the depth of the acting talent in the city that produced Kathy Bates and Michael Jeeter, among others. Go to Playhouse on the Square box office, 51 S. Cooper, during weekdays for tickets. Tickets range from $10-30. 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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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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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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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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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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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 |
 1928 jewel box theater |
203 So. Main St (at Beale Street) Memphis, TN 38102 United States +1 901 525 7800 http://www.orpheum-memphis.com/ |
Having been slowly restored over the past 20 years, the Orpheum is now an astonishingly rich architectural treasure from the 1920s, with its statues, carved woodwork, velvet curtains and opulent lobby. This is the home of Opera Memphis, the Symphony Orchestra and the Ballet. It is also the venue for traveling Broadway musicals such as "Cats" and "The Phantom of the Opera". In the summer, the Orpheum shows classic movies like "Casablanca", along with trivia contests and sing-alongs—fun for the whole family. 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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Major plays and musicals |
51 S Cooper (Off Poplar) Memphis, TN 38104 United States +1 901 726 4656 / +1 901 725 0776 http://www.playhouseonthesquar... |
Opened by a group of local high school and college students in 1975 (10 years after the formation of Circuit Playhouse) this venue has developed into a fine professional theater. It features a repertory group of actors appearing primarily in major Broadway plays and musicals. Each Christmas season sees a sprightly production of Peter Pan. The location, near the Overton Square Entertainment District, makes dinner and the theater an easy evening out. Tickets for individual performances are often available on short notice. Tickets range from $10-30. 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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