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Must-visit Bars in Memphis
The Cove is one of Must-visit Bars in Memphis.

1. The Cove

8.0
2559 Broad Ave (N Bingham St), Memphis, TN
Dive Bar · Binghampton-Lester · 21 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Try the amazing handmade cocktails (the whiskey sours and vampire are great). Check out the decor - it's the old Anderton's bar set up.

2. P And H Cafe

7.7
1532 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
Karaoke Bar · Midtown · 22 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Read the graffiti in the bathrooms (and on the walls, and on the tables) - it's some of the best in Memphis.

3. Bardog Tavern

8.9
73 Monroe Ave (Front), Memphis, TN
Bar · Downtown Memphis · 105 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Get breakfast - their bacon is awesome.

4. The Lamplighter

7.5
1702 Madison Ave (at Belvedere), Memphis, TN
Lounge · Midtown · 12 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: All of the songs of the Lampighter's amazing jukebox are the perfect soundtrack for drinking cheap beer and having good conversation.

5. Young Avenue Deli

8.4
2119 Young Ave, Memphis, TN
Bar · Cooper Young · 122 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Get a side of fries with your sandwich- they're nearly perfect. Read more.

6. South of Beale

8.3
361 S Main St (at Talbot Ave), Memphis, TN
Pub · South Main Historic District · 88 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: South of Beale is environmentally sustainable. They've got their Project Green Fork Certification.

Celtic Crossing is one of Must-visit Bars in Memphis.

7. Celtic Crossing

8.1
903 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN
Pub · Cooper Young · 80 tips and reviews
Earnestine and Hazel's is one of Must-visit Bars in Memphis.

8. Earnestine and Hazel's

8.9
531 S Main St (GE Patterson), Memphis, TN
Dive Bar · South Main Historic District · 61 tips and reviews

9. Bar None

119 S Main St (Gayoso), Memphis, TN
Bar · Downtown Memphis · 13 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Order the baked brie as a dessert instead of an appetizer. Read more.

10. Local Gastropub

7.9
95 S Main St & 2126 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
Gastropub · Downtown Memphis · 77 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Try the bacon brownie. Bring a friend, though - that thing is insanely rich. Read more.

Mollie Fontaine's Lounge is one of Must-visit Bars in Memphis.

11. Mollie Fontaine's Lounge

8.4
679 Adams Ave (at N. Orleans St.), Memphis, TN
Cocktail Bar · Midtown · 53 tips and reviews
The Brass Door is one of Must-visit Bars in Memphis.

12. The Brass Door

8.2
152 Madison Ave (btwn S. 2nd and 3rd St.), Memphis, TN
Pub · Downtown Memphis · 34 tips and reviews