Memphis, TN sits just south of the meeting of the Mississippi River as the largest city in the state. Known for its barbecue and southern charm, it's a hot bed for tourists and locals alike indulging in the all the night life has to offer. If you've been wondering where the best spots are to catch the game or try out exotic spirits, look no further than our list of the best bars in Memphis TN.
The winner of the 2015 Open Table award went to Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar, an upscale food and wine bar near near the riverside. Here you will find small plates of entrees, appetizers and soups paired with tasting portions of wine. This isn't the bar that you are going to get tipsy at, but your taste buds will be nothing short of amazed.
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
39 S. Main St.
901.521.8005
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 434 reviews
With as many as 36 beers on tap on any given day, Young Avenue Deli is a great stop for the beer enthusiast. On the roster are many locally brewed crowd pleasers like the Memphis Made and Ghost River breweries along with regional tastes in the Nashville based Tennessee Brew Works and Yazoo. $3 pint night on Wednesdays after 7pm, so drop in and try out something new.
Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young Ave.
901.278.0034
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 153 reviews
Located in the South Main Arts district in Downtown Memphis, Max's Sports Bar is filled to the brim with flat screen televisions for your viewing delight. With a screen for every three seats, there isn't a chance of missing every second of the game. With great bar food and drink selection, this is the choice for any sports fan.
Max's Sports Bar
115 GE Patterson Ave.
901.528.8367
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 25 reviews
Alchemy Memphis boasts over 50 styles of whiskey from all over the globe to be used in their hand crafted cocktails or simply on the rocks. In the Cooper-Young district, this is the perfect spot for the young and the young at heart to experience high end tasting.
Alchemy Memphis
940 Cooper St.
901.726.4444
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 131 reviews
The laid back stop to have a drink to take a load off would be The Cove. Nautically themed, they specialize in fresh oysters and artisanal cocktails. With a nod to the past with both feet in present, this harking back to dive culture makes the list of the best bars in Memphis TN.
The Cove
2559 Broad Ave.
901.730.0719
Yelp: 4 stars, 61 reviews
Earnestine and Hazel's comes with exposed brick, smoke from days long past, and its own ghost tour. From a brothel to the best jukebox having dive in town, this bar is sure attract an interesting cast of characters. "Ragged but Right" couldn't have been the motto for a better place.
Earnestine and Hazel's
531 S. Main St.
301.523.9754
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 140 reviews
With house-made syrups and infusions, you won't find many fad ingredients at Acre Restaurant. Variations of prohibition era cocktails fill the menu, but the full bar can create any number of popular mixed drinks or create one on the spot.
Acre Restaurant
690 South Perkins
901.818.2273
Yelp: 4 stars, 58 reviews
The Hi-Tone Cafe books most of the underground and alternative music to be seen in Memphis, TN, and it is the home of Goner Records' Goner Fest every year. You can stop in and catch something new or an old favorite. Don't let the low Yelp reviews scare you, this place is for those in the know about town.
The Hi-Tone Cafe
414-414 Cleveland St.
901.490.0335
Yelp: 4 stars, 9 reviews
The most prized brunch seats in Memphis rest at The Majestic Grille, housed in a historic 1920s art deco building downtown. This open patio lies on Main Street for the perfect people watching location.
The Majestic Grille
145 S. Main St.
901.522.8555
Yelp: 4 stars, 300 Reviews
The Capital Grille, although a chain, has a strong dedication to upscale quality and service. Enjoy a one of a kind steak here with one of over 350 wines from the old and new worlds.
The Capital Grille
6065 Poplar Ave.
901.683.9291
Yelp: 4 stars, 84 reviews
Surround yourself in expensive antiques as you sit inside the Mollie Fontaine Lounge, a Victorian house turned lounge and dance club known for its hip young crowd. You can order something off the full menu or enjoy tapas style fare, all while sampling their unique blends of liquors.
Mollie Fontaine Lounge
679 Adams Ave
901.524.1886
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 135 reviews
The Blind Bear Speakeasy has one of the best happy hours in the city with $2.50 domestics and $4 wells. There is just enough dim lighting for privacy for trying out the best of their liquor menu.
The Blind Bear Speakeasy
119 S. Main St.
901.417.8435
Yelp: 4 stars, 61 reviews
Bar DKDC, another Cooper-Young favorite, is the perfect amount of modern trends and classic cocktail bar. With a photo booth and live music events, its the perfect choice for a first date. Small plates can help you order more liquid courage off their extensive mixed drink menu.
Bar DKDC
964 S. Cooper St.
901.272.0830
Yelp: 4 stars, 41 reviews
With a focus in environmentally sound options and health, The Cosmic Coconut features a menu of locally sourced fruits and vegetables. Pesticide-free and organic produce goes into each of their juices, cleanses, and smoothies.
The Cosmic Coconut
5101 Sanderlin Ave. #104B
901.729.7687
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 63 reviews
The Pumping Station makes up in lively bar atmosphere what it lacks in subtlety. Daily drink specials and events keep this gay-friendly dive packed nightly.
The Pumping Station
1382 Poplar Ave.
901.272.7600
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 22 reviews
The Rec Room is a haven for the kids in all of us. Located on 6,000 square feet, this building is filled with old school arcade games, board games, table top games, and access to a changing rotation of food trucks. The craft beer and full bar is also a winning feature.
The Rec Room
3000 Broad Ave
901.209.1137
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 37 reviews
