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Crosstown Art Bar

4.3 (32 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Jolisha Y.

This was a cute bar located in Crosstown. Loved that it was cozy and dimly light and somewhat secluded. The drinks were pretty good and the appetizers were alright. The service left more to be imagined, they'd just opened but bartender was a little dismissive and rushed even though it wasn't busy and myself and my guest were the only ones there for the first hour. Open to trying again though!

Ellie F.

This is truly a hidden gem! It's an artsy bar located in Crosstown Concourse on the second floor, through the art gallery. There are so many rooms, so you can have a private moment or share space with a few friends. Their menu is full of unique drinks that are ever-changing. I saw customers working on laptops, enjoying dates, and having drinks with friends. This is truly a versatile, original spot.

Some gingerbread-Christmas style concoction...
Kevin K.

I was so excited to try out Art Bar; I had heard such great things about the space, the drinks, and the overall vibe. Unfortunately, I was left just thinking "that was fine" the entire time. We went on a very light evening and were told to sit wherever, assuming someone would help us wherever we sat. That assumption was correct, but the amount of time it took until someone took our order was um, quite long we'll say, and it didn't seem from what we could tell that it was anything out of the ordinary. Did they have some unique drinks? Sure. Were they good? I suppose. Was the space neat? Yes. Was it as "cool" and vibing as I thought? No. Am I glad I went? Sure. Would I go again? Sure, if friends wanted to go. That about sums it up.

Amelia R.

Wish I had better things to say about Art Bar. Very cool concept and the decor is great if you can get seating in one of the lounge rooms, but that availability is very limited and I was left feeling "just okay" about the experience. I tried two drinks from their custom cocktail menu and disliked them both. Although the ingredients were creative neither came together for me. Even my friends drink I tried wasn't great. I had to stick with a rum and coke after that. The food was very good but they only have a few snack options so I wouldn't necessarily stop by just for crackers and dip. Service was a bit slow but not bad. Maybe I'll try again sometime but for now it wasn't something I would go out of my way for.

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Deondre J.

Vibes. I loved the arts of this place. It was a vibe for sure. Super lowkey and the building it's in seems to be a lot of fun. Can't wait to get back here again one day soon!

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Jackie B.

This is a great restaurant for crafty cocktails, diverse crowd , and tasty apps . The service was top tier - friendly and pretty fast . The bar is embedded inside of Concourse Crosstown . We had a couple of rounds of drinks and the tuna dip. The bartender made a special cocktail for Saint Patrick day as well .

Solstice slammer  Taste like black licorice & maple syrup

Nice atmosphere. The worst drink I've ever ordered, hands down. It took 20 minutes waiting in line to get my drink.

Lemon drop martini
Amber B.

Came to art bar on a very busy night. The aesthetic is very nice, but the service was extremely slow. We grabbed a table that hadn't been cleaned, didn't have any other options so that was that. On to the drinks. I ordered the luscious green and it was the worse drink I've ever had. On the menu, I thought it would be a pretty good drink, but I was wrong. It tasted like medicine & the cream on top had a weird marshmallow consistency not to mention, the drink looks like a mixture of other leftover drinks. We waited forever to get the drinks on top of that. The waitress finally came back to check on us and I told her the drink wasn't good and she actually said it wasn't her favorite either, so she recommended a lemon drop for me, which is usually my go to anyway. So I get the lemon drop martini and it's like two sips worth of a drink lol but whatever. We'll prob go back as the menu seems to change. Just wasn't the best experience.

a glass of ice and a drink
Kierra W.

Neat little space with great drinks. Good for a quick date or meet up. Staff was really nice and attentive. Love the decor style. Mid-century vibe with a bunch of vintage finds even down to the glasses.

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Best bar in Memphis!!! The music vibes decor glassware and ambiance is one of a kind. Most of all service is incredible. You will be well taken care of here

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This is the funkiest, coolest space and I am here for it. The drinks are great! Delicious and strong craft cocktails. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and explaining what the drinks are. They also have great "plain Jane" drinks too! (my friend got a Moscow Mule and it was to die for!) This spot is great for a date or just chilling with friends. All of the different sections and areas offer a unique feel with the turn of every corner. My personal favorite was the old school record player with multiple records you can actually play! To find the bar follow the signs to Crosstown Arts and go up the giant red staircase to the second floor. Stop in for a drink... you won't be disappointed!

Deedee making magic!
Olivia F.

WOW!! I am totally BLOWN AWAY! Go to 2nd floor to the art bar. Deedee and Eric are mixologists from outta this world. These drinks are so unique! Then BE SURE to continue past the bar to check out the amazingly decorated and fun/funky "so midtown" space.

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Really tasty artisan cocktails. Young people, older people, mixed ethnicity. What's not to like?

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