Searching for Bars near me in Memphis? Memphis nightlife includes music venues, cocktail bars, and late-running pubs. Lafayette’s and B.B. King’s list live music, The Cove specializes in classic cocktails, Belle Tavern offers a large whiskey selection, and Bardog Tavern lists hours until 3 AM. Check hours, prices, reservations, cover charges, and event schedules before visiting.
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| # | Place | Best for | Atmosphere | Drinks | Music | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beale Street Entertainment District | Beale Street nightlife | Blues-history entertainment district | — | Music venues are documented | 4.5 (18,702) |
| 2 | Lafayette’s Music Room | Dedicated live-music room | Vintage indoor-outdoor club | — | Diverse bands are listed seven nights weekly | 4.5 (2,029) |
| 3 | Bardog Tavern | Late-running neighborhood pub | Exposed-brick pub | — | — | 4.5 (1,907) |
| 4 | Earnestine & Hazel’s | Budget stop | Bar and grill | Beer is listed | — | 4.6 (971) |
| 5 | Tin Roof | Music bar | Rustic pub setting | Many draft beers are documented | Live music and karaoke are listed | 4.2 (1,440) |
| 6 | B.B. King’s Blues Club | Blues-and-dinner pairing | Brightly decorated listening room | — | Live music is documented | 4.6 (12,274) |
| 7 | The Cove | Cocktails and oysters | Bar with homey fare | Classic cocktails are a specialty | — | 4.6 (723) |
| 8 | Belle Tavern | Whiskey-focused evening | Wood-paneled tavern | Large whiskey selection is documented | — | 4.7 (286) |
| 9 | Silky O’Sullivan’s | Beale Street pub stop | Historic Irish pub with patio | — | — | 4.2 (3,600) |
| 10 | Fat Tuesday Downtown Memphis | Frozen cocktail stop | Lively New Orleans-inspired setting | New Orleans-inspired frozen cocktails | — | 4.6 (445) |
Top 10 explained
1Beale Street Entertainment District
Beale Street nightlifeBeale Street Entertainment District is a strip of music venues, clubs, bars, and shops with a blues-music history. It offers multiple nightlife options in one district rather than one focused bar experience.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Hospitality industry night on Beale Street with free food and … — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis Photos — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Memphis Tourism — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
2Lafayette’s Music Room
Dedicated live-music roomLafayette’s Music Room is an indoor-outdoor club with a vintage vibe, Southern food, and diverse bands seven nights a week. The official page lists reservations through Resy and says a cover charge may apply.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Memphis – Lafayette’s — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Event Calendar Memphis — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Lafayette’s Music Room — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
3Bardog Tavern
Late-running neighborhood pubBardog Tavern is a pub with exposed-brick surroundings and varied fare, including meatballs and tuna steak. Its listed hours extend to 3 AM on every day shown.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- BARDOG TAVERN – Updated September 2026 — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- The 49 best bars and drinks in Memphis — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
- 🌟 Blues City Cafe Is Open Today—Come Warm Up! 🌟 The winter … — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
4Earnestine & Hazel’s
Budget stopEarnestine & Hazel’s is a bar and grill with burgers, beer, and a listed $10–20 range.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Earnestine & Hazel’s – All You SHOULD Know Before … — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Earnestine & Hazel’s Bar & Grill menu photos — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Earnestine & Hazel’s Bar, Memphis — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
5Tin Roof
Music barTin Roof serves Southern-style pub grub and draft beers, with live music and karaoke listed in its description. It has rustic surroundings and late Friday and Saturday hours.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Tin Roof: Home – Memphis Bar | Live Music — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Tin Roof Memphis — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Tin Roof Memphis — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
6B.B. King’s Blues Club
Blues-and-dinner pairingB.B. King’s Blues Club is a listening room offering live music and Southern food classics in a brightly decorated setting. Its listed hours run daily from 11 AM to midnight.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- BB King’s Blues Club menu photos — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- B.B. King’s Blues Club – All You SHOULD Know Before … — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
- B.B. King’s Blues Club: Legendary Live Music and Dining – Kupi — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
7The Cove
Cocktails and oystersThe Cove specializes in classic cocktails and fresh oysters, with homey bar fare and a listed $10–30 range. Its listed hours are 4 PM–2 AM daily.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- The Cove – 2559 Broad Ave, Memphis, Tennessee — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- THE COVE – Reviews, Photos & Phone Number (2026) – Bar … — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Before Deep Purple & Kansas take the stage tonight Live … — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
8Belle Tavern
Whiskey-focused eveningBelle Tavern is a wood-paneled tavern with pub grub and a large whiskey selection. Its listed Tuesday–Saturday schedule ends at 9 PM.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Belle Tavern | Downtown Memphis, Tennessee Whiskey Bar — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Belle Tavern | Memphis TN — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Belle Tavern – 117 Barboro Aly, Memphis, Tennessee — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
9Silky O’Sullivan’s
Beale Street pub stopSilky O’Sullivan’s is an Irish pub in a historic building offering BBQ, an outdoor patio, and a pet goat. Its listed hours extend to 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Silky O’Sullivan’s: SILKYS HOME — official page; business general; checked 2026-09-23
- Silky O’sullivan’s – Memphis Restaurants — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
- Silky O’Sullivan’s – Memphis — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
10Fat Tuesday Downtown Memphis
Frozen cocktail stopFat Tuesday Downtown Memphis offers New Orleans-inspired frozen cocktails in a lively setting, with a listed $10–20 range and daily 2 PM–2 AM hours.
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- Fat Tuesday Downtown Memphis — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
- TUESDAYS HIT DIFFERENT AT FAT TUESDAY MEMPHIS. 4 … — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
- fattuesdaymem · Memphis, TN — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-23
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Frequently asked questions
Which Memphis venues list live music?
Lafayette’s Music Room lists diverse bands seven nights a week, B.B. King’s lists live music, and Tin Roof lists live music and karaoke. Check schedules and any cover charges before going.
Where can I find cocktails or whiskey?
Belle Tavern lists a large whiskey selection, The Cove specializes in classic cocktails and fresh oysters, and Fat Tuesday focuses on frozen cocktails. Compare their hours and listed prices before visiting.
Which options list late hours?
Bardog Tavern lists hours until 3 AM every day shown. Beale Street Entertainment District lists later closing times on Friday through Monday, while Earnestine & Hazel’s and Tin Roof also list late weekend hours. Confirm day-specific hours before leaving.
