The Most Flavorful Music Venues in Memphis

Lafayette's Music Room

★★★★☆ 4 (460) • $$

"We went on a Monday night so there was not a big crowd. We didn't feel like going downtown so we thought we would visit this location. Super cool building to listen to some good music. The service was amazing and was only second to the music. There was a $5 cover charge per person which I think was a steal given the quality of entertainment. We will visit again the next time we are in Memphis!"

Drifters

★★★★☆ 4 (316) • $$

"Food: Although this is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant their signature St. Louis ribs are to die for. The sweet sauce was perfect. The meat falls off the bone just looking at it. Heck, the bones are even edible they are done so well. For sides we tried the hush puppies, which the spicy sauce was good but the puppy was too hard. Might have been left in the fryer just a little long. The Mac n cheese was good. And this also comes with Cole slaw, also good. The waitress was super accommodating and let us split the half slab of ribs because we were having dinner in four hours.Service is great. Numerous employees helped out and asked how things were. Drinks were filled as needed. Friendly.Parking: found a free spot out on the street as mentioned in numerous reviews. We came at almost 2p so this probably helped.Can see why this place gets great ratings. They do food the delicious way and take care of their clientele. Pricing is good with half a rack of ribs and two sides at $20 in Oct 2024."

Young Avenue Deli

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (382) • $$

"5/5 every single time. Young Ave Deli has the most consistent food and service of anywhere in Memphis. I would recommend the mozzarella sticks, fries for the table, and literally anything else because it has never been wrong :) sitting on the patio when the weather is nice is my favorite"

3rd And Lindsley

★★★★☆ 3.9 (260) • $$

"Came here to listen to Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels, Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays, TopHouse on a Thursday evening, got GA tickets online prior. Was asked for name at the door, and then we found a tables. Sat upstairs, nice venue, acoustics were pretty good. Had a good time!"

Railgarten

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (200) • $$

"It is the ultimate experience - where words would generate a dissertation! So many options for food and fun for all ages! I think they should have 4 the misters N-S-E-W- (& maybe i missed them!) so many activities activities for all ages!! Thank U and i hope to see you next month!!"

Tin Roof 2

★★★★☆ 3.7 (137) • $$

"A decent place to get a drink with friends. Enjoyed the atmosphere and received good service. Food isn't anything to write about but the beer and entertainment is."

Tin Roof

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (132) • $$

"Maybe it was just because the place was not packed (at. all) or that the singer (while good) was playing country.Just didn't get the Beale vibe but a cute spot. (Please know that we were there on a Sunday afternoon so it wasn't the most opportune time to be on Beale.)"

Kimbro's Pickin Parlor

★★★★☆ 3.9 (81) • $

"Kimbros is the one-stop-shop for a fun night in Franklin. It has the dingy grit of your favorite dive bar, paired with a certain comforting warmth from its charmingly cluttered decor. For a cover of only $10, you're treated to live music, several nooks to settle into, and three bars to order from. We opted to sit outside, where the patio is adorned with picnic tables which invite lingering conversations & refills. I ordered a gin and tonic from the engaging outdoor bartender, . It was made just how I like it (3 limes, 3 straws) - thanks, Conner! There's a reason Kimbros is considered a Franklin institution, now go & see for yourself !"

Suga Shack

★★★★☆ 4.2 (60) • $$

"Stopped into this place on my first visit to Memphis. The catfish was fried to perfection and the cabbage was good. Just beware, they close at 4 pm which I thought was a very unusual time."

The Pond

★★★★☆ 4.4 (54) • $

"We had some time to kill before our reservations for dinner & found this local pub via a Reddit post. We were thrilled to find Buffalo Trace, a cool/casual space, and a board game that had been revamped by the team. We were super early so no live music yet, but we will def be coming back to check it out in the future. Had such a good time hanging out here! We didn't order any food, but looked like some solid options!"

Bar DKDC

★★★★☆ 3.8 (71) • $$

"The name "Bar DKDC (Don't Know Don't Care)" only tells half the story.To me, it's a restaurant/lounge.This is one of my go-to restaurants for good, small-to-medium-sized plates. They have great portion sizes!The cool thing about DKDC is they regularly change the menu, but keep items that are huge crowd favorites like the Chicken Havanas (DELISH). I've never had a bad dish.DKDC is full of character and comfort.I love the decor, I feel like I'm in an artsy loft whenever I go there.On weekends, you might stumble upon an awesome local band.It's a must-do, if you're in Memphis.Oh, before you leave, be sure to take a $5 pic in the photo booth with your pal."

Gary's Place

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (53) • $

"Fun local bar, amazing happy hour. Just moved to TN from CA and was shocked to see $2.00 beers. The crowd seemed like a lot of fun and the food looked good. Prices from 1999 , pool tables looked good and super inexpensive too! I'll be back."

Hi-Tone

★★★★☆ 3.8 (30) • $

"I love Hi-Tone relocated & Incorporated itself in the Sears Crosstown area on N. Clevland adding to the neighborhood & offering those close by a wonderful place to drink or grab a simple meal. The only thing I hate would be the parking. Not enough spots. Other then that I enjoyed myself when I came in over Christmas for the ho ho ho burlesque show. It's nice they offer a small bar area on one side for non smokers & the show area on the other side for smokers like myself. But anyways I loved how the show area was expansive for their venue size. Their stage was reasonably sized & positioned for the audience to get a good view of the show & the lighting adjusted right for the acts that perform. The sound system set up was arranged right as the quality throughout the place sounded fairly enjoyable. I haven't tried their menu selection yet. It looks like they have a reasonable selection of food to enjoy along with the entertainment to follow. I'm gonna enjoy it tomorrow when I take my friend out to tomorrow nights performance ofKeith Paluso.Be sure to like them on FB tell a friend and beInformed about the latest events.https://www.facebook.com/hitonememphis/"

Tj Mulligans

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (39) • $$

"TJ Mulligan's Trinity offers a great menu variety full bar entertainment & special events on select night from bands to Poker with Memphis Grinders Poker Club. I've been a patron at TJ Mulligan's Trinity for many years since I could remember. When it came the menu selection I've always been pleased with sandwiches like cheese steak with Au Jus or a corn beef press. Burgers are juicy succulent with a side of fries all have been piping hot with flavor. But what I would recommend their Boom Boom chicken with Boom Boom sauce on a bed of fries. I like a little kick to my food so that's my favorite. Outside of dining I love watching the live bands perform at TJ Mulligan's Trinity. My most favorite form of entertainment though would be the poker. I use to play here when another league use to run it on select nights. Now Memphis Grinders Poker Club runs the games on Sunday's 3&5, Wednesday's at 7&9 at TJ Mulligan's Trinity. The service here is great offering a full bar with the coldest beers & a mixologist who'll mix you anything you want. Their service is quick and attentive as the largest parties they have there are on Sunday & Wednesday nights with Memphis Grinders Poker Club. They are top of it regardless the size of group. They also keep their dining rooms & bar areas very clean as they take pride in their establishment & patrons that walk through.Don't take my word for it come see it for yourself.Be sure to like Mulligan's & Grinders on FB and tell a friend.TJ Mulligan's Trinityhttps://www.facebook.com/tj.m.cordova/Memphis Grinders Poker Clubhttps://www.facebook.com/memphisgrinderspc/"

Tj Mulligans Hwy 64

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (28) • $$

"I'd have given them 5 stars on the Rueban. It was really excellent. Service was slow. They were busy and there were only two people serving tables. One of them was doubling as bartender. I wonder if they're short staffed or if they prefer staying busy in order to avoid sharing tips with a third person. I wouldn't complain about the condition that an individual leaves a bathroom, but this was disgusting. It was the result of years of neglect. It smelled really bad like a sewer too. And not because of what somebody did. This must be a horrible indication of the condition of the kitchen.I thought potato soup was their signature dish. I've been ordering it at least 20 years. Well, now it's gone. There's no soup at all on the menu."

Rockhouse Live

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (35) • $$

"Was a guest performer for Sock It To Me Burlesque: Legends show this weekend. The staff was friendly, the servers were busting their bums & looking adorable doing it. It was a packed house & then some. My double drop shot was just juice & vodka: no sugar rim, no simple syrup but i drank it anyway bc it was $12. Great experience, the bar menu was standard fare & it was quick af. Pop in for a show & a nosh."

FloBama Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (32) • $

"Tuesday night with incredible music... this is at least 4 stars.Food is not a big win, and the drink selections are decent at best... but the tunes make up for it."

Viva Mexico

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (23) • $$

"First time here in many years. By and large, I think Mexican restaurants are superior to American ones in terms of service and food quality. Viva Mexico is no exception. I am eating the enchiladas supremas with the variety of enchiladas. Bean, beef, chicken, and cheese. Very, very good. I will returnSalsa: just the right amount of kick. Very good. Also just the right temperature. Slightly chilled but not cold. I hate cold salsa with warm chips and they got it right.Service: wait time just a few minutes. Average for Mexican food. Tea is topped off without my asking however she takes my tea away from me to go refill it. I hate that.Temperature: not too good in this department(except for the salsa). Food was warm but not super hot. Plate was not warmed up so food cools down quickly. Mexican food typically will burn you when it is served, but not my plate.Appearance: just kind of so so. Dirty carpet, worn out seat covers on booths, chairs and tables that wobble, limited decor, but nothing really bad. Tables are being cleaned promptly and the dining room appears clean. Health department score: 98! Way to go!Music: low level oldies instead of Mexican music. I actually found this to be a pleasant surprise.Menu: everything you can think of in every combination is on this menu. Also plenty of pictures.I think my biggest complaint is the temperature. If my plate was piping hot it would deserve five stars. I talked to the cashier about this and her said the enchilada plates are microwaved. Well there you go. No wonder."

Rockhouse Live

★★★★☆ 3.5 (16) • $$

"Rockhouse Live Midtown located inside the old Poplar Lounge offers the best in local rock entertainment. Even though I do enjoy a good rock show & great food I found Rockhouse Live Midtown to be a bit small & crowded for my taste. But don't let that stop you from enjoying the entertainment. Outside of the entertainment space Rockhouse Midtown is a awesome bar for shooting pool & all your bar favorites when it comes to their menu. I had their tater tots & I was very satisfied & will order it with my burger & wings. As far as cover charges they are average & reasonably priced for the acts they offer. The thing that is a small turn off for me is the availability of parking at this location & the parking lot its self it reminds me a lot of Wind Jammer but a little bit morr torn up. Despite the small disadvantages I love this location for karoke & a low key evening over a game of pool with friends I use to hang out with at Wind Jammer. I could overlook the small things in the future I mentioned as Rockhouse Live Midtown has the potential to be my new Wind Jammer."

Growlers

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (22)

"This is very much a college bar but it's actually quite nice and not divey at all (outside appearances are deceiving!!!) I came here as part of the Memphis Comedy Festival and really enjoyed the atmosphere. However parking was a pain - I lucked out with an empty spot but I swear it took me like 15 minutes at the end of the night to get my car out of the parking spot and onto the street!So the outside of the building has tons of really cool graffiti. Walking inside, it's a nice long space with booths on the left and a big open room on the left with a stage to one side and lots of tables. The bar area is in the back but I didn't get anything to drink or eat so this review is not much help in that area.But I can verify that the atmosphere is geared towards a hipster and recent grad crowd plus acoustics were nice as we could actually talk normally instead of having to shout. It's a decent place to spend an evening out!Yelp Review: 18/2017"

Wynot Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"Cute place if you want to play pool and listen to live music! I did not get to try any food this time but I will definitely go back to try it."