The Pumping Station

Bars & Nightlife

The neon-lit Beale Street is where greats like Louis Armstrong and B.B. King performed and helped create the music style known as Memphis Blues. In 1977, the U.S. Congress officially recognized Beale Street as “Home of the Blues.” For a quintessential dose of Beale Street, head to Rum Boogie or B.B. King’s Blues Club. Like most attractions that draw folks to Memphis, the Blues reflect the soulfulness and grit that's so deeply rooted in the city’s history. Learn more at: www.visittheusa.se/destination/memphis

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Beale Street

Though some might say Beale Street's heyday was back in the roaring twenties, we say that while it may have started then, it never ended. It remains the heart and soul of Memphis nightlife. Known as the "Home of the Blues", this iconic street is flanked by world-class restaurants, bars and clubs, where live …

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BB King's Blues Club

The original location of this now nation-wide chain could be nowhere other than Memphis' Beale Street. It is no accident that it bears the name of a world-famous blues legend, as it attracts some of the biggest names in the genre for live performances, to be enjoyed over great barbecue and …

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Brookhaven Pub and Grill

Locally owned and operated, Brookhaven Pub and Grill is a popular sports bar (home to many a Tigers fan) that offers plenty in the way of food, drink and entertainment. Their fully stocked bar and ample menu are complemented by large TVs for sporting events and occasional live …

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River City Pedalers

River City Pedalers offers a truly unique nightlife experience: pedaling your way around the city on a party-bicycle-bus type contraption (something of a "bar on wheels") while enjoying a refreshing glass of beer. Get a workout, a tour of the city, and an unforgettable night out, all at the same …

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Blues City Cafe

Another Beale Street institution, Blues City Cafe has over 25 years of experience bringing some of the biggest names in blues to their stage, with live performances still taking place nightly. Their ribs are legendary at this point, but their menu also includes steaks, catfish, tamales and …

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Alchemy

With the stated mission of restoring "dignity and distinction" to both drinks and food, Alchemy's skilled mixologists bring exciting new twists to classic cocktails by using fresh herbs and homemade syrups. Skip neither the Sunday brunch nor the amazing weekday happy …

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Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar

This wonderful upscale restaurant groups wines, meals and even desserts into themes or "flights", giving guests the chance to try numerous options at each visit. Northern Exposure features white wines from cool climates, while Wonders of the World takes a tour of wines from France, Italy and …

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High Point Pub

For a really local taste of Memphis nightlife, visit High Point Pub, a neighborhood institution since 1947. There's plenty of entertainment, with shuffleboard, darts, three TVs, a jukebox and live music, as well as an impressive selection of 57 beers. You can also get a pizza from High Point Pizza right next …

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Blind Bear Speakeasy

With a roaring twenties, prohibition era theme, and decor to match, a visit to Blind Bear is a trip through time. The fabulous drinks have theme-appropriate names, such as the Bootlegger's Mule, and they offer tons of entertainment, with live music Thursday through Saturday, poker nights on Sunday and Tuesday, Team Trivia on Wednesday, …

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The Pumping Station

The Pumping Station is a popular gay dive bar (named the best in Memphis) with over 60 varieties of beer, as well as local craft beer on tap, as well as pool tables, an outdoor patio and treehouse, a pub grub menu and an overwhelming sense of …

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