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Drinks & Nightlife
A Memphis gem. Truly a holdover from another time. (Read: smoking indoors)
89 locals recommend
Earnestine & Hazel's
531 S Main StA Memphis gem. Truly a holdover from another time. (Read: smoking indoors)
The Cove
2559 Broad AveFavorite pirate themed bar ever.
A regional chain boasts an impressive selection of beers. Pub grub. Open windows in the heart of downtown. Great people watching. Darts.
38 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
130 Peabody PlA regional chain boasts an impressive selection of beers. Pub grub. Open windows in the heart of downtown. Great people watching. Darts.
Bari is actually a restaurant, but I wouldn't recommend a full-blown dinner here. Instead grab a seat at the bar, get a great cocktail or glass of wine, and have a beautiful antipasto.
21 locals recommend
Bari Ristorante e Enoteca
524 Cooper StBari is actually a restaurant, but I wouldn't recommend a full-blown dinner here. Instead grab a seat at the bar, get a great cocktail or glass of wine, and have a beautiful antipasto.
A great way to spend an afternoon- sipping the local suds. Head next door to Aldo’s for pizza after!
84 locals recommend
Memphis Made Brewing Company
768 Cooper StA great way to spend an afternoon- sipping the local suds. Head next door to Aldo’s for pizza after!
Our best brewery, hands down. This new HQ downtown is fantastic... ample indoor and outdoor seating. Covered, uncovered. Just about the best pizza from Little Bettie. They even added seltzers for the low carb among us. And once you fall in love too, they have great merch.
13 locals recommend
WISEACRE Brewing Company HQ
398 South B.B. King BoulevardOur best brewery, hands down. This new HQ downtown is fantastic... ample indoor and outdoor seating. Covered, uncovered. Just about the best pizza from Little Bettie. They even added seltzers for the low carb among us. And once you fall in love too, they have great merch.
Essentials
Our locally owned and operated grocery store located a couple of miles away in Harbor Town. They have a little cafe and prepared foods too.
32 locals recommend
Cordelia's Market
737 Harbor Bend RdOur locally owned and operated grocery store located a couple of miles away in Harbor Town. They have a little cafe and prepared foods too.
Kroger
1366 Poplar AveThis is the closest full-service grocery store to the apartment.
My favorite liquor store in town. Just a few minutes from the apartment. Excellent wine selection, beer selection, and everything else. Knowledgeable staff too.
13 locals recommend
Joe's Wines & Liquor
1681 Poplar AveMy favorite liquor store in town. Just a few minutes from the apartment. Excellent wine selection, beer selection, and everything else. Knowledgeable staff too.
Food Scene
Westy's
346 N Main StIt's open late, has something for everybody, and they even deliver.
I know, I know. You're thinking how touristy. Head to the back of Blues City to George Paul's Last Call to mingle with locals. Do not pass up the ribs. I repeat do not pass up the ribs.
52 locals recommend
Blues City Cafe
138 Beale StI know, I know. You're thinking how touristy. Head to the back of Blues City to George Paul's Last Call to mingle with locals. Do not pass up the ribs. I repeat do not pass up the ribs.
Downtown's outpost of the famous Central BBQ local franchise. Likely the inventor of BBQ nachos. Seller of consistently good ribs which happen to be Olivia's favorite. Tommy endorses the wings.
88 locals recommend
Central BBQ - Downtown
147 E Butler AveDowntown's outpost of the famous Central BBQ local franchise. Likely the inventor of BBQ nachos. Seller of consistently good ribs which happen to be Olivia's favorite. Tommy endorses the wings.
Just get chicken. Don't bother with sides. And yes, it's delicious.
159 locals recommend
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StJust get chicken. Don't bother with sides. And yes, it's delicious.
Chef Kelly English brings us Louisiana delights. Think po-boys, Louisiana BBQ shrimp, crawfish and andouille cheese fries, and local beers. Huge patio. No reservations.
62 locals recommend
The Second Line
2144 Monroe AveChef Kelly English brings us Louisiana delights. Think po-boys, Louisiana BBQ shrimp, crawfish and andouille cheese fries, and local beers. Huge patio. No reservations.
Long-time Memphis staple. Everything is delightful here-except the wait. Make a reservation.
102 locals recommend
The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StLong-time Memphis staple. Everything is delightful here-except the wait. Make a reservation.
Make sure you check this week's Memphis Flyer to see who's playing at the Hi-Tone.
27 locals recommend
The Hi Tone
282-284 N Cleveland StMake sure you check this week's Memphis Flyer to see who's playing at the Hi-Tone.
Listed in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and in John T. Edge's Southern Belly, it's the closest BBQ joint to 652. Walkable even.
50 locals recommend
Cozy Corner Restaurant
735 North PkwyListed in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and in John T. Edge's Southern Belly, it's the closest BBQ joint to 652. Walkable even.
Fun mostly outdoor venue. Buy a bottle of wine, grab a seat on the lawn and relax!
77 locals recommend
Loflin Yard
7 W Carolina AveFun mostly outdoor venue. Buy a bottle of wine, grab a seat on the lawn and relax!
Pho Saigon
2946 Poplar AveOur favorite Vietnamese joint in town. Closed Sundays though.
Fino's Italian Deli & Catering
1853 Madison AveThe only deli in town and the only one we need.
A local chain off the tourist path. Pro-tip: get the burger. It's done "Memphis style".
22 locals recommend
Tops Bar-B-Q
1286 Union AveA local chain off the tourist path. Pro-tip: get the burger. It's done "Memphis style".
This is the downtown, Italian spot from James Beard nominated chefs Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman. Pro tip: go heavy on the apps and skip the entree. Do not skip dessert.
44 locals recommend
Catherine & Mary's
272 S Main StThis is the downtown, Italian spot from James Beard nominated chefs Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman. Pro tip: go heavy on the apps and skip the entree. Do not skip dessert.
Real Memphis soul food in the Soulsville neighborhood.
12 locals recommend
The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant
998 Mississippi BlvdReal Memphis soul food in the Soulsville neighborhood.
Maker of Olivia's favorite BBQ sandwich: pulled pork, Texas toast, hot bbq sauce. This spot is mostly locals.
77 locals recommend
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveMaker of Olivia's favorite BBQ sandwich: pulled pork, Texas toast, hot bbq sauce. This spot is mostly locals.
Jerry's Sno Cones
1657 Wells Station RdA local favorite!
The Liquor Store
2655 Broad AveDiner with Cuban spin.
Sunrise Memphis
670 Jefferson AveA breakfast joint!
Comeback Coffee
358 N Main StExcellent coffee shop about 1/2 mile from the firehouse.
Muggin' Coffeehouse - Uptown
The closest coffee shop to you!
Everything Else
Olivia runs the three mile loop pretty often. Park and run to the end and back. Easy three mile loop.
65 locals recommend
Mud Island River Walk
Olivia runs the three mile loop pretty often. Park and run to the end and back. Easy three mile loop.
Treat yo'self to a mani pedi! You're on vacation. But make an appointment first.
Nail Bar & Co. Harbor Town
117 Harbor Town SquareTreat yo'self to a mani pedi! You're on vacation. But make an appointment first.
Sun Studio
706 Union AveGreat guides know their rock-n-roll history.
Ok- the Stax Museum of Soul is not listed independently of the Music Academy for some reason. Aretha, Otis, Carla & Isaac - oh my.
6 locals recommend
Stax Music Academy
910 E McLemore AveOk- the Stax Museum of Soul is not listed independently of the Music Academy for some reason. Aretha, Otis, Carla & Isaac - oh my.
Overton Park is a great way to spend a day in Memphis. Not only does it have the zoo, it has Brooks Museum of art, the Brushmark Restaurant, and the golf club house. Cheap beers!
291 locals recommend
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlOverton Park is a great way to spend a day in Memphis. Not only does it have the zoo, it has Brooks Museum of art, the Brushmark Restaurant, and the golf club house. Cheap beers!
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park AveBeautiful grounds with amazing art exhibits.
Greenlaw Park
190 Mill AvenueBasketball courts and play ground within walking distance of the apartment!
Great hiking on moderate/medium hills. Stop by the corner store for a post hike snack. Friday night steak and banjo night!
23 locals recommend
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
910 Riddick RdGreat hiking on moderate/medium hills. Stop by the corner store for a post hike snack. Friday night steak and banjo night!
$7 double feature. Plays 7 nights a week during the summer and just weekends during the winter. Pack a bottle of wine for a cheap date night. Cash only.
15 locals recommend
Malco Summer Drive-In
5310 Summer Ave$7 double feature. Plays 7 nights a week during the summer and just weekends during the winter. Pack a bottle of wine for a cheap date night. Cash only.
Downtown's farmers market. Regional farmers (& makers) head to the train station to sell Saturday mornings. The flowers though are my favorite.
41 locals recommend
Memphis Farmers Market
566 S Front StDowntown's farmers market. Regional farmers (& makers) head to the train station to sell Saturday mornings. The flowers though are my favorite.
Site of Dr. King's assassination is a chilling reminder of our nation's history. A must visit for any guest.
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StSite of Dr. King's assassination is a chilling reminder of our nation's history. A must visit for any guest.
I still visit from time to time, never on the weekends though. I prefer afternoon beers, oysters at Silky's, or pool at absinthe room. Music is hit or miss, listen before you pay a cover.
245 locals recommend
Beale Street
128 Beale StI still visit from time to time, never on the weekends though. I prefer afternoon beers, oysters at Silky's, or pool at absinthe room. Music is hit or miss, listen before you pay a cover.
Need a Gatorade and Advil after a long night on Beale? Did you forget to get some souvenirs? No worries. Walgreens has all the touristy finds you could possibly want for your friends at home.
34 locals recommend
Walgreens
2 N Main StNeed a Gatorade and Advil after a long night on Beale? Did you forget to get some souvenirs? No worries. Walgreens has all the touristy finds you could possibly want for your friends at home.
Our favorite local brewery. They have food trucks on site for grub. You can find them on tap on most bars. Just look for the acorn.
84 locals recommend
Wiseacre Brewery
2783 Broad AveOur favorite local brewery. They have food trucks on site for grub. You can find them on tap on most bars. Just look for the acorn.
Shopping
Goner Records
2152 Young AveRecords.
A former 5 and dime that now serves as a soda fountain and arguably the best gift shop in town. All you need to know is: glow in the dark Memphis bracelets.
11 locals recommend
A. Schwab
163 Beale StA former 5 and dime that now serves as a soda fountain and arguably the best gift shop in town. All you need to know is: glow in the dark Memphis bracelets.
Shangri-La Records
1916 Madison AveRecords.
Joe's Wines & Liquor
1681 Poplar AveBest selection of wine and beer in the city.
Arts & Culture
The closest movie theater to us. Get dinner on Overton Square before your show.
47 locals recommend
Malco Studio on the Square
2105 Court AveThe closest movie theater to us. Get dinner on Overton Square before your show.
Check out the permanent collection or head to the website to see what is currently on exhibit. They also have a film series!
123 locals recommend
Brooks Museum
1934 Poplar AveCheck out the permanent collection or head to the website to see what is currently on exhibit. They also have a film series!
A former power station turned into a top notch movie theatre. It’s about 1.5 miles from 652 and has a full restaurant in addition to the fare at the counter.
15 locals recommend
Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill & Bar
540 S Front StA former power station turned into a top notch movie theatre. It’s about 1.5 miles from 652 and has a full restaurant in addition to the fare at the counter.