50 Best Bars in Memphis

“We stumbled into this spot on a Saturday evening—no reservations, no plan—just a spontaneous dinner idea. Despite it being the weekend, we were seated right away. The place was buzzing but not overflowing, which was a pleasant surprise.

Now, parking was a bit of a pain. It’s in the downtown area, and between the street closures and a few events going on, we ended up paying a ridiculous amount for a nearby lot. Something to keep in mind if you’re planning a visit.

The menu had a fun, modern fusion vibe. We kicked things off with the focaccia shareable platter. The bread itself was great—light, fluffy, topped with flaky sea salt—but the rest of the platter felt a little underwhelming for the price. Think a few veggies and dips, nothing too exciting.

We also tried a non-alcoholic cocktail with mint and watermelon—super refreshing and surprisingly well-balanced. Definitely a highlight.

For mains, my friend went with the chopped steak and mashed potatoes—cooked perfectly medium rare with a beautiful char. Solid choice. I ordered a pasta dish with braised beef that had a curry-style seasoning twist. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the dish had an interesting concept, but it didn’t completely land for me. It felt like it was almost great—just missing that final spark.

We skipped dessert (too full!), but the vibe of the place was relaxed and lively, kind of laid-back chic. Service was friendly but on the slower side.

All in all, a decent experience with a few standout moments—but probably not one I’d rave about. Still, if you’re in the area and in the mood for something a bit different, it might be worth a try, but overpriced IMO.“

“I am from out of town and wanted an upscale good quality restaurant with a nice atmosphere. This place was exactly what I was looking for. The bar made fantastic cocktails ? the waiter was very nice. The steaks and Frites was amazing and cooked just like I asked for- Rare ? also got their version of an espresso martini also very good. Cannot wait to come back here highly recommended the gunpowder fizz.“

“Amazing show and EXCELLENT customer service by Christina. She went above and beyond.“

“I came to support a group of students earlier this week to celebrate winning king and queen of the school. First of all let me say the staff was very rude to the administration staff. Even though reservations were made and confirmed and they knew in advance that the students were coming they refused to seat our party and denied the reservations ever being made even after being shown the email messages. The female manager asked for us to wait outside of the restaurant being that it was about 42 degrees that day until the limousine arrived to pick the students back up . The children were dressed in their Sunday best with white dresses and the young boys were in tuxedos and were looking forward to having their luncheon that was awarded to them for their hard work at school. I strongly believe that if the students were not all African American and staff as well they would have treated us differently. I will never ever support nor spend money with Majestic Grill again. I was hurt the way they treated these students who worked oh so hard and were looking forward to what was supposed to be a special day to remember.“

“Great service great food. Hudson was the best server we have ever experienced. Very attentive and so kind. My wife and I split the Spinach Manicotti. Was great, warm, and filling! Great night all around. Will sure be coming back!“

“After traveling and enjoying fine Italian food I came back to Memphis with a craving of gnocchi.. quick google search brought me here !! And I’m so glad it did !! The fried green tomatoes and cornbread were delicious apps to start off !! A few mixed drinks and a glass of wine soothed the mood . The Gnocchi did not disappoint and the “ blue crab “ spaghetti was a pleasant surprise!! But the desert!!! The CHOCOLATE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING ….Let me be clear … BEST DESERT IN ALL MY TRAVELS !! Cannot recommend Andrew Michael’s enough“

“Great food as always Chip and Amanda. Good to see y'all.“

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“Food was great and so was the service! Will definitely be back!“

“They have always been awesome and the food great!! We held our book club there yesterday and it was a hit! We will definitely be back!“

“this spot iz the illezt!!“

“Amazing place for people who like games or beer! Only gaming place in Memphis that is bright, welcoming, and family friendly.“

“Cool place with good food.“

“Let let's know when Chris got plays he has a huge following in Memphis and all his fans want to see him play“

“Great lunch food and great atmosphere. Will be back“

“All of the above!! The Band is Amazing 👏🏽💥👏🏽💥👏🏽💥👏🏽“

“Beautiful place. drinks are amazing! absolutely is worth coming back.“

“If you haven’t been to the Flying Saucer, you haven’t been to a bar! You gotta come here at least once in your lifetime to experience a night at this place. This is not your ordinary shot and a beer joint. 100+ beers on tap from local, domestic and international breweries. And even if you only come once, you have to join the “UFO Club”.“

“Went at 4:00 am and was let in by the nicest man. I got wings with a friend and they were SO GOOD. The cook came out and spoke to us. She was so sweet. Such a fun environment with good food and good people.“

“Music was BUMPING AND JUMPING, there was a few ladies in there when I left, also there was at least 3 vendor's selling different products

Parking: 50 or more

Wheelchair accessibility: One wheelchair accessible ramp in front of The Candy Shop“

“we wanted to grab a quick dinner for my mom's birthday tonight and glad we stopped here. everyone was so friendly and made her feel so special. food and beer were great too!“

“I love thier fish fry's!Haven't been here for a couple yrs. Planning on stopping next week! Not from the area. Nice staff.“

“Smoking only on patio. Always great bands with NO cover charge!“

“Kayla is the absolute best! Always ask for her! 🫶🏻“

“Love this place! One of a kind~“

“It’s always a fun time at Fat Tuesdays! The servers are always so friendly and fun! It’s a super dope atmosphere always! I love the new food items like the pizza and mozzarella sticks and of course the drinks are hitting! Always great fun at Fat Tuesdays!“

“My girls and I went there last weekend! We loved it there! It was our first time every going and everyone made us feel so welcomed! We had such a good time that one of my friends left her cell phone there😜 Thanks Joe for coming so early in the morning so that she could get her phone back! This is definitely a “must try” in Memphis!!!“

“Shout out to Serv for making my birthday celebration a success last night! I had a freaking blast and my friends did too! Kat our waitress was the bomb and I enjoyed seeing Stormy!“

“A wonderful dining experience. Excellent service! We went to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We were offered complimentary glasses of champagne and a free dessert. I highly recommend the tomahawk pork chop . Very tender and juicy. Make sure you have reservations there was a crowd“

“Drinks were good food was great!“

“Good food, good service. The fries were great po boy slider’s fantastic. Just be aware they add 20% gratuity automatically.“

“We went before a show at the Orpheum. The location was convenient and the wine was good however the service was incredibly slow and they didn’t seem too packed. The food is so so. The atmosphere is super cute though!!!“

“Customer service was great. Chill vibe.“

“deff one of the coolest “underground” not underground places in Memphis“

“Quintessential neighborhood tavern.

Vegetarian options: Not really

Dietary restrictions: Not to be considered when going here.

Kid-friendliness: No

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Went at 4:00 am and was let in by the nicest man. I got wings with a friend and they were SO GOOD. The cook came out and spoke to us. She was so sweet. Such a fun environment with good food and good people.“

“Great beer selection! Super good music and my toddler had fun running around their patio.“

“My partner and I had great fun visiting this rooftop while we were in Memphis. We went on a sunday afternoon/evening and this seemed to coincide with a DJ event which was clearly a popular event with the locals. It made for a really vibrant atmosphere and we enjoyed the music whilst watching a brilliant sunset.
Would recommend if you're in the area!“

“Enjoyed Bar Keough - comfortable and friendly. This was our first visit but will not be out last.“

“It’s an excellent environment for ANYONE. There are activities for all ages. Great concerts and excellent food all in the same place.“

“Great dive bar in the heart of midtown - Memphis, TN! Zach was the bartender and offered wonderful service and small talk. He was both pleasant and personable!“

“The owners are just amazing. Mary walks around and interacts with everyone letting them know that everyone is treated as family. Their son Devin helped me with a flat tire one time and advised me on a new haircut!!! I definitely look better after his advice. Chelsea is the bartender and is always ready with prompt service. She once wrestled a possum off of my car for me and then trained him and then housed him because he was an orphan. I wonder how that possum is doing these days? If you want to experience a family atmosphere, this is the place to go. Today we salute you Harvester, thank you.“

“Rockhouse is my #1 go to place for singing, or even just hanging out. The atmosphere is awesome, it’s not too small, but also not too big so it still has that intimate feel. The staff are all friendly, and the regulars are great too. I tell everyone I know to come here and I haven’t had a single person say they didn’t have a good time. Give it a chance and you may end up like me, coming here twice a week for the past year🤷🏻‍♂️“

“"It's like a craving you've been having and you finally found it"“

“Beautiful place started by the Queen Caroline... She has transitioned but her daughter is keeping her memory alive by continuing the enjoyable atmosphere that Mama Caroline put in place. I would recommend this place to anybody. I love this place and it has been a home for me almost 30 years. I turned 50 next year and looked forward to having a major celebration. If you wanna have a good time after hours this is most definitely the place. Great music and the vibe has kept me coming almost 30 years...“

“My partner (who’s not vegan) and I shared the not beef sliders, buffalo chickn sliders (the only two slider options), and the tofu/cauli wings. We both thought it was all delicious and very filling! Great service and good venue- lots of screens to watch sport on Updated from previous review on 2024-10-22“

“I love the environment, food, drinks and DJ!! Love coming here! THEIR DRINKS AREN’T WATERED DOWN LIKE OTHER PLACES!!😂 YOU’LL BE LIT IN NO TIME!!😂❤️“

“Great place to go and chill , Mikey the Bartender is the best!! A ++++“

“Best breakfast spot in town.“

“Most fun drag bingo in town.“