Nightlife in Memphis
South Main includes Memphis' historic buildings, like the ornate Orpheum Theatre. But no trip to Memphis is complete without a sampling of Beale Street nightlife. Two of the city's favourite blues venues are located here, BB King's Blues Club and Rum Boogie Café. You'll also find the FedEx Forum here, home to major sporting events and concerts. You can buy a wristband from the local tourist office to avoid paying covers in every club.
Bars
Expand all1. Alex's Tavern - Local watering hole
Show moreNo fancy sound systems or fashionable trendsetters frequent Alex's Tavern, just friendly folk in a Midtown working-class neighbourhood enjoying cold beer, burgers and a jumping jukebox. Alex's Tavern has been a family-owned neighbourhood favourite since 1953.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1445, Jackson Avenue, Memphis TN 38107
Telephone
+1 901 278 9086
Transport
Bus 10, 52 or 31 to Jackson/Watkins stop
Clubs
Expand all2. BB King's Blues Club - Legendary music venue
Show more Legendary blues singer and guitarist BB King owns the nation's most legendary blues venue, BB King's Blues Club, on Beale Street. Large, energetic crowds fill the club to drink, dance and listen to some of Memphis' finest live blues musicians.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
143, Beale Street, Memphis TN 38103
Telephone
+1 901 524 5464
3. Mr Handy's Blues Hall - Talented Memphian musicians
Show moreMr Handy's Blues Hall shuns commercialism, relying instead on its supremely talented Memphian musicians. Mr Feelgood Potts performs every weekend at the smoke-filled Mr Handy's (cigarettes are permitted), the only original blues joint left on Beale Street.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
182, Beale Street, Memphis TN 38103
Telephone
+1 901 528 0150
4. Rum Boogie Café - Memphis blues
Show moreRum Boogie Café draws some of Beale Street's biggest crowds to drink, dance and enjoy Memphis' finest blues. The walls of Rum Boogie feature 150 guitars by legendary musicians, including Memphis heroes Elvis and Carl Perkins.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
182, Beale Street, Memphis TN 38103
Telephone
+1 901 528 0150
Entertainment
Expand all5. FedEx Forum - Professional sports and concerts
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FedEx Forum is best known as the home of the NBA Memphis Grizzlies and University of Memphis basketball teams. But the arena, located in the Beale Street entertainment district, also hosts headline concerts and other nationally-touring entertainment acts.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
191, Beale Street, Memphis TN 38103
Telephone
+1 901 205 1234
6. Orpheum Theatre - 1928 movie palace
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Since the dawn of the moving picture the Orpheum Theatre has entertained Memphians in luxurious style, with crystal chandeliers, gilded mouldings and a Wurlitzer pipe organ. Today visitors enjoy Broadway productions, ballet, opera and concerts in this Beale Street landmark.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
203, S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103
Telephone
+1 901 525 7800
