Plush Club - If you're a rapper looking to release your new album in a posh, blinged-out VIP setting, the Plush Club is it. Or sip a mint julep on the spacious brick patio.
The unfortunately-named-but-still-tasty Hurricane will whisk you back to better days. But you can still get a taste of the Big Easy at Pat O's. Pat O'Brien's - Though New Orleans is back in business after Katrina, it's still a good six hours away. But that'll make you feel young again, right? So will partying with all those kids. But never fear: they still serve liquor here. New Daisy -With regular punk, indie, emo, and hardcore shows by local and national touring bands, the New Daisy gives under-age kids a chance to party on Beale with the grown-ups. Then load your cigarette into a long-stemmed retro holder, sit back, and chill to the sounds of jazz man Charlie Wood on the piano. At King's Palace, order a batch of spicy voodoo taters, a platter of thick fried-green tomatoes, and scotch on the rocks with a water chaser. King's Palace Café - Not quite a smoky jazz bar, but it's the closest thing Beale Street has. Here you can down as many martinis as you want. Museum-worthy stuff, but you're not at the Smithsonian. Hard Rock Café - Want to experience rock history and catch a buzz at the same time? Here, you can see all sorts of music artifacts, like Elvis' black Stetson hat, a pair of glasses Buddy Holly wore in junior high, and Ike and Tina Turner's stage costumes from a 1968 show at Memphis' Club Paradise. And just like in the movie, they perform choreographed dances on the bar. In the meantime, head on over to Beale's latest addition the gals are anything but.
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152 Beale, 544-7011.Ĭoyote Ugly Saloon - What exactly does coyote ugly mean, you ask? It's not a nice tale, so rent the movie for the sordid details.
Had a few too many for the stairs? Take the lush-friendly elevator. If that's not your thing, there's a DJ spinning Top 40 dance hits on one floor and live cover bands on another.
138 Beale, 526-3637.Ĭlub 152 - Looking for a place to shake your money-maker? The multi-level Club 152 is the only dance club on Beale featuring live home-spun electronica. Just ask former president Bill Clinton, who took time out during a past trip to Memphis to sample their tasty grub, like award-winning barbecue ribs, Southern fried catfish, and homemade hot tamales. 168 Beale, 576-2220.īlues City Café - Beer tends to stimulate the appetite, and there's no better place to nosh on Beale than the Blues City Café. Recommended for heavy drinkers who'd rather not bar-hop. You receive discounted refills every time you use it. When you join their Tap Club, the bartender assigns you your very own mug to hang behind the bar. 143 Beale, 524-5464.īeale Street Tap Room - The Tap Room definitely has home-away-from-home potential. Occasionally, he drops in for a surprise show, but when he's not around, locals like Ruby Wilson and Preston Shannon keep the sound alive. After all, the Blues Boy practically personifies the genre. King's Blues Club - But if you are into the blues, there's no better place to hear them than B.B. Late at night, the live music is switched to Top 40 dance hits, so you can shake your groove thing on into the night. Just head to Alfred's, where you can watch local rockers like Scott Sudbury and Kevin Paige. To find which is right for you, start downtown and gradually work your way east, sampling cocktails along the way (escorted by your designated driver, of course).Īlfred's - So the Delta blues isn't really your thing, but you're hanging out on Beale Street anyway. Whether you like karaoke bars, gay bars, bar & grills, Irish pubs, or dance clubs, we've got you covered.īut narrowing down the search can be tough, so we're making it easier with this handy guide to 80 of the city's hottest bars and nightclubs. As you walk into the door, you should feel a sense of home, like you belong there.įrom the hip martini bars and juke joints of downtown to the yuppie-fied watering holes of Cordova, Memphis has a bar for just about everyone. Finding the perfect bar is like buying a piece of art - it has to speak to you.