I'm going to give this place its first 3 star "A-OK" review because that is exactly what it is, A-OK. Drinks were good - the catfish sandwich was pretty good - I kind of wished it wasn't a sandwich though. Fries were pedestrian accompanied by a plastic cup of ketchup due to float up on a shore near you soon. Very limited menu here - pretty much a sandwich place. Music was good - service was fine. A-OK. Not worth leaving home for. read more

The customer service here is so amazing. Very pleased. They were kind me to last night when I arrived after hours, and still hooked me up with a glass of wine. Today I needed a catfish fix- it's been like 10 years. So I got the catfish sandwich, which was huge. And OMG THE MOST AMAZING FRIES Glad it's raining, otherwise I might have gone elsewhere. I loved it Next time I'll try the chicken club, everyone else ordered that and absolutely loved it, glad I got the catfish but I have to try that club next time read more

Eight & Sand - Perfect crispiness - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I love a little hidden cocktail bar! This one is located through Central Station Hotel and has a moody vibe. Our bartender helped us to choose drinks quickly so that we could maximize the happy hour prices, which I appreciated. She also comped my cocktail because it took a few minutes to source the ingredients! I did not wait long at all so I appreciated her kindness. We also got some desserts to share since we already had dinner. I could tell that the desserts were not made fresh in house, but I still enjoyed them. I would like to go back for two reasons: to try some of the happy hour food items, and to experience a live DJ, because I've heard that makes for a fun ambiance. Overall I love the aesthetic here, I just want to try it again! read more

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This is a real cool place to go to for a nice little vibe, civilized people. Lots of space upstairs and downstairs to mingle and move around. The outdoor patio is really nice as well. Service is standard, drinks are good. read more

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When staying in Memphis this weekend, we stayed at The Central Station Hotel. For dinner we decided to eat at Eight and Sand downstairs in the lobby. The inside is decorated very well with mid-century furniture, accents, and lighting. The main wall is complete with a 500-album vinyl collection of 40,000+ Memphis-inspired tracks. The live DJ set the ambiance nicely for this dining experience. Upon arrival, we were told we could find a seat. We waited for quite a while before we were visited and given menus with small bites such as sandwiches, dips, and other tapas. They did not have teas or sodas, but had a large alcohol menu. I got the cajun spiced chicken, fries, and a water. The service was friendly but very slow. The wait for food was about 45 minutes and once food was brought out, our server didn't come back until it was time to pay. She was sitting off to the side talking on her phone. I only ever got one glass of water with no refill. The food was very good and the ambiance is very unique and chic; however, service was lacking for an establishment like this. I would recommend Eight + Sand for anyone visiting memphis or the surrounding arts district. read more

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Vibes immaculate especially when the crowd aligns. S/O to the DJ. Food is elevated bar fare, I'd say to be short. Service can be hit or miss. It's not attitude, but maybe structure? I'm only referring to the bar. Table service is surprisingly efficient by my own experience. Check it out!! read more

We were here for breakfast. It was good, but our server seemed very frazzled and discouraging of us to stay there to eat. However, our food was quite good, even though the menu was limited. I thought the pricing was reasonable too. We were just missing a lot of things initially (silverware, coffee refills, etc.) I think they probably could have used one more server on a Saturday morning, based on the number of hotel guests who stay at the hotel here. But everyone in my party of six or seven enjoyed their breakfast. The entrees that people really enjoyed most were the biscuits & gravy and also the shrimp & grits. It was not busy and the seating is a little awkward if you have more than a party of two, but we managed to pull some tables and chairs together and make it work for our group. read more

Eight & Sand - I just had sausage and two eggs over easy. They were quite good. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Eight and Sand is (almost all the way) back! The burger is now very good--only complaint I had was that it's a little TOO juicy and the bun starts to get soggy. Bacon could also be a little less well done. But the real star is finally the cocktail list! A good blend of creative and classic options, at a very reasonable price. My favorite was the Not Yo Momma's Cosmo, which is... in no way a Cosmo, but it's delicious, so who cares? Still a little room for improvement, but I'm excited to come back! read more

Found this place as I was walking around the area one night. Super chill environment with a good crowd of diverse ppl. They had a live DJ which I loved, space wasn't the biggest for dancing but great place to sit and listen to music. I didn't try the food but the drinks were good. read more

Eight & Sand - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The ambiance during the day is fantastic. Love their cocktails; the bartenders are quick but rushed, they take time to make the cocktails as intended. As much as I love this spot, I want so badly for it to be more of a "chill" spot at night. At night the music is so loud you can barely have a conversation at your table. While I love local music, there's usually a DJ blaring club style music, which IMO does not match the vibe. read more

This was my first visit to Eight & Sand and it was great! There was an amazing female DJ that actually played vinyls. The music was great and the energy was light. Such a nice relaxing bar with great eats! This birdie sandwich was suggested to us by the waitress and it was delicious, especially with the hot lemon pepper sauce! The seating is open and great for groups. Lovely bar! read more

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Love a quality cocktail bar! From the decor, to the service and most importantly the drinks - everything was amazing (especially their old fashioned)! If you're ever in Memphis, this is a must visit! read more

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I chose this spot for a monthly team building event as Thursday is ladies' night. You receive 4 hours of complimentary parking, which is great as regular parking is about $26+. Nice esthetic that's perfect for casual night out. There was live music on the patio as well as three different frmale djs. We arrived around 630 and were about to snag the larger seating area. A small selection of food items but they are all delicious! I had a pineapple lemon drop and the spice up you life. Both we amazing. The food and bar service were great. Bathrooms very clean. We enjoyed the various mixes being played. As we were leaving the djs switched and began transitioning to a more hype set. I definitely will be back again soon. read more

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This was a nice venue for my friends to celebrate a birthday. The atmosphere and ambience were nice with a great nod to the Memphis music scene. I enjoyed my Sadboi Watermelon Party cocktail and Cheesy Fries while dining on the patio. We were provided with attentive and accurate service and I'd recommend checking them out. read more

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We had a weekend stay at the Central Station Hotel. The bar and restaurant are located conveniently inside of the hotel. We had drinks, appetizers and breakfast while here. I love the ambiance from the original train station. They have a live DJ during the evening; good music. There are large comfortable sofas, table and chairs, and seats at the bar. During breakfast, a waiter comes to your table, takes your order and brings your food. During other times of the day, we had to order our drinks and appetizers at the bar. The service was a little slow, even when the restaurant was not busy. Drinks and food were appetizing and worth the prices. read more

I love the Hilton Curio Collection because any guest can tell that the location was designed specifically for the area in which it lives. I often land at Central Station - Memphis just to go to Eight and Sand. I'll give it 4 stars for now. * Why Eight and Sand? They have plenty of seating arranged conversational style. It's located slightly off the beaten path of downtown Memphis. The cocktail menu is diverse and offers spirits from local distilleries. The bartenders are pretty quick even when it gets a little busy. There's live music on Thursday evenings. There's a PATIO. It's located inside of a hotel with a restaurant attached. * I will tell you that I did have one issue during a visit but the situation was resolved by the manager and I was pleased with the outcome. I didn't feel that their policy on seating and service was consistent and communicated effectively to all patrons. The customer service set enough for me to go back again. read more

Eight & Sand - Seating Area - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Ambiance is awesome!!! Loved the DJ and can't believe this is at the Amtrak station! Memphis is the coolest. Just came from the NOLA Amtrak station and they got NOTHING ON MEMPHIS! The dirty martini was really good too. This place is a jewel and I will come back just to come back, not just because I was getting back from NOLA! And this is one of the many reasons MEMPHIS IS AWESOME!!! read more

The ambiance is modernist and refreshing. The drinks were creative and the bartender doesn't mind creating you something special on request. The on-site Dj was fun and vibrant and the meal over-delivered! Is was a great balance of creative & crunchy and sweet/tangy and ENOUGH to share. Overall great experience. read more

Eight & Sand - The entrance to The Bishop - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Very nice bar for a snack and cocktail. Memphis music is played by a DJ. Love the ambiance. If you drive up to the Amtrak and Hotel entrance you will find this cute little bar. read more

Checked into the hotel late after a long day and ordered dinner since weather was awful. The burger and the Turkey club were possibly the best burger and sando I'd had in...ever? A very long time at the least. I was expecting run of the mill hotel food and I was BLOWN away. While I waited I had a beer and listened to the love DJ spinning house and classic disco on actual vinyl. Such amazing vibe on a Saturday night!!!! I ended up dropping the amazing food off to my wife and kid and went back downstairs and had a few more drinks because the DJ was FIRE. 10/10 read more

We popped in Eight & Sand to check it out because we'd heard it was cool. This place has a super chill environment, great for catching up with friends. They have a really neat drink menu if you like specialized cocktails. I got the "Cheapstake" and it was a little bland, but regardless I enjoyed our visit. read more

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The worst experience. Arrived in suits and dress after a graduation thinking this was a great place to celebrate... only to get treated like scum. Please consider closing down for private events or fixing how you operate with an event taking place. There were 2 bartenders working the whole place plus a private event on a Friday evening. I was looking at a drink menu by the bar for about 5-10 minutes when a white male bar back with ponytail abruptly ripped it from me and then stashed it under the bar... not even for another customer to look at. Doesn't speak a word to us. Immediately after, the female bartender noticed this and dismissively told us to find a seat (there weren't really any) until someone ELSE helps us. Essentially telling us to get lost. 10 minutes later, a waiter comes by just to scramble to find a menu and give us one. 10 minutes later, he comes back to take our order. About 20-25 minutes later, our drinks finally arrive. Meanwhile, there are white and black male patrons who trickle in by the bar and quickly get their drinks ordered FROM THE BAR and have their drinks ready before ours....while it took us ONE HOUR to get 1 drink, and we were treated like nuisance for standing by the bar when there weren't any tables around. Absolutely the worst experience I've ever had in any bar. Don't recommend to anyone at all especially women of color read more

Eight & Sand - Bartenders helping some, telling select customers to get lost and wait 1 hour for one cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I live out of town now, but while I was home for Christmas, my parents brought me to Eight & Sand to check out the train station's new look. The way they've reused the space is really cool-- everything is super Memphis, and for this Memphian that's a great thing! I brought my boyfriend (who's into photography)during the day, when the bar is closed and there's no music, and a guy who was working there let him go behind the DJ set up to take photos, and even let us into the "listening room" where they have some incredible speakers set up for you to listen to music. Besides just being cool, the gesture was a great indicator of what Memphis is like for my boyfriend-- people are proud of what they create here, and will go out of their way to share it. Between us we tried several drinks-- an old fashioned, a Memphis Belle, and a glass of the rose wine. The pimento cheese gougères were so tasty with just a little kick, and the warm nuts were also really well seasoned and delicious. My only complaint was the music volume. I love music and I love a lovely atmosphere-- but if no one can hear each other talking, it detracts a little from the experience. About halfway through, the music got a little lower, so it seems like they're aware of how that ceiling makes sounds echo. read more

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It's a nice low key spot to enjoy drinks, music, and food. I would just like a wider selection of whiskey. I wasn't a fan of Old Dominick Tennessee Whiskey but the pizza was good that I had. My date liked her drinks. Service was great. read more

Such a fun bar in the old train station. Love the playing of all the Memphis only tunes. Environment is excellent for people watching even during Covid because it's attached to a new hotel. The sound room is fantastic. Drinks are thoughtful, curious and delicious. Service has been outstanding in this special place. read more

Eight & Sand - Main Lobby Bar. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This spot is a nice spot. Feels like I'm at home. The food was amazing. I would totally be back again! read more

Eight & Sand - Cheeseburger and fries. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Such a lovely, cozy cocktail bar in the heart of South Main! Plenty of separated sitting spaces to sit and catch up with friends/dates over an amazing cocktail. Every mixed drink i've had off the cocktail menu before has been incredible! read more

I came in after a weekend rush, so it's totally understandable if the staff is wiped out. Also I overheard staff talking about how they were out of a ton of stuff - basic stuff like straws - so they had probably just gotten their butt kicked. I can empathize; I used to work at bars. However, it took 17 minutes before the bartender noticed I was sitting there. 17 minutes. The bar wasn't even 2 or 3 people deep. I walked up, sat down and there was 4 or 5 people at the bar. Once, we got the drinks, they were good, well crafted, but definitely overpriced. Me and a friend split a chicken sandwich which was underwhelming. $12 for a honey-glazed, wimpy chicken sandwich? Nah, I'm good. I'll go to Chick Fil-A next time. The space is really cool and I'd like to come back again, but the business needs a lot of work. read more

Very Memphis-centric, from the music to the decor. Wait staff were very friendly and accommodating, check out the "listening room."

What a nice blast from the past while in the future. Rhythm & Blues meets modern moods. Great time, great people, great vibes. My highlight was the Vesper. A drink you know as shaken not stirred. On my James Bond ish. read more

Per their table menu, waited to be served, 10 minutes later after watching the wait staff check on other tables multiple time we decided to leave. The interior looks nice....hopefully others have better luck read more

Eight & Sand - The order style. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We love coming here, it is such a cute spot with a great atmosphere. The drinks are always good, a little pricey but worth it for the service and aesthetic. read more

This is an excellent place for drinks, with a great ambiance and fantastic staff. The bartender not only put up with my request for a "smoky" flavored drink, but he also nailed it. ( Apologies for not getting his name.) The waitstaff was great, especially Madison, who was exceptional and just, well, awesome. Like, super awesome. I highly recommend this place. read more

This place is awesome!!!!!! The theme is really Memphiscentric. The decor and ambiance are spot on. You must see the Listing room located behind the bar. It's an acoustically perfect room designed to highlight Memphis Music via educational podcast, as well as music all related to and from Memphis. I don't do it justice. It's a real gem. I was fortunate to meet McLean and Chad; the two modest gentlemen who created this place. They explained their vision to me and it was good to know that people with influence still reinvest in their hometown. read more

Totally coming again. The ambiance that's created using the concourse of central station. Bartenders aren't afraid to make a strong good drink for you either! read more

Eight & Sand - Bar and lounge area - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I went here for the first time and the whole atmosphere was awesome. Everyone one I went with enjoyed it too. If there's no seating on the inside, the outside patio is very nice. It's also cool to see the amtrak pull in once in awhile read more

Great cocktails, great service, and great food! First trip to Memphis since B.C. (Before Covid) and had a everyone on staff went out of their way to make sure I felt safe and taken care of. Josh and Nick made sure my drinks were exactly what I wanted. The sandwich and drinks I had were thoughtful and crafted with care. As the owner of a craft beverage location in California, I appreciate the attention to detail. The intention of the staff made this a great stay. Big props to the people who work here for making Memphis a great place to visit. read more