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    Hi Tone

    3.9 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Music Venues
    Open 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    HI TONE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Divey
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Live music & performance stage.
    Matt O.

    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 of Keith Paluso. Be sure to like them on FB tell a friend and be Informed about the latest events. https://www.facebook.com/hitonememphis/

    Nutbush hot chicken press
    Melissa W.

    The new HiTone is finally open! The new facility is a huge upgrade from their previous residence. They have full Covid precautions in place and the staff is making sure patrons have the safest experience possible. But the food! We tried the loaded tots, the fried pepper jack cheese and the Nutbush hot chicken. The tots were definitely my favorite. They're loaded with cheese, chorizo and maybe rotel? This is bar food at its finest! We will most definitely be back for a show in the future and continue to order food to go whenever we can.

    March 2017
    Kanchan B.

    I came here for the opening night act of the Memphis Comedy Festival. It was my first time to this area and honestly it was a bit sketchy. Thankfully there was tons of parking available in the back of the building and a security guard who directed me on how to get into the Hi-Tone Bar. Once in, the staff were super friendly but I wish someone had told me how smoky the rooms were going to be!! I'd worn one of my better jackets and the smell of the smoke really lingered on and I'm going to have it dry-cleaned. Venue wise - it's a lovely space, if a bit faded. The walls are covered with a mix of graffiti and band posters. There were a couple of old couches, ones that might be more apt for dorm rooms, but I think that might be the nostalgic nature the Hi-Tone might be going for atmosphere wise - a bit like a college dorm feel but definitely geared more towards folks whose college years are in the past. There was a bar - but I didn't really check it out, so no comments. I liked the neighborhood feel of the place, and I wouldn't mind coming back - just not wearing one of my "good" jackets! Yelp Review: 16/2017

    Saw the hold steady here.
    Lesley M.

    While traveling through the states, I caught a show here. One of my favourite bands at the time, The Hold Steady. Being from a small province in Canada, it's very rare that a band I love comes to play shows. This venue was amazing! Small enough so that you can be close to the stage, but large enough so that I wasn't stepped on a thousand times. In my city it is also very rare that a bar has a parking lot, typing that now, it makes sense that they don't. Drinking and driving isn't really the cool thing to do. Luckily, I had a DD and so the parking lot was a plus for me.

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    Poor performance, comics were horrible! Only funny person was the host. Should have been free, they really should have paid me to come

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    The Lamplighter Lounge in Memphis, Tennessee has that old-school bar vibe and ambiance down pat and…read moreI mean that in an extremely positive way. Yes, it does feel a bit dated, but that is not a bad thing. The staff is overall friendly and the drinks are cold. Bars have a long history of being a spot to gather in both good times and bad. It is a place where we cam escape the stress of our day and enjoy a drink. Memphis, Tennessee is fortunate to have this bar.

    This is a cool spot that I never knew was in the city until I was invited to a private event. When…read moreyou walk in, it feels like you are walking right into the 80s or 90s or at least that seems when the last update was. You surely get a nostalgic feeling. The thing I notice is that they are very inclusive. They have several nights including karaoke, comedy, drag shows, and various event nights throughout the week. The owner is super sweet and inviting. She made sure to go around and speak to everyone that was there. During my visit, I did order food. I had the chess club sandwich. It is served on white bread and is filled with salami, bacon, gouda, lettuce pickle and onions. It was ok. It took forever for it to come out. People who had arrived way after us received their food quicker than we did. I had to go to the bar several times to ask about our food. I found out that the bartender was also the cook, so that semi explains the delay. I had a salad along with my sandwich. It was ok. I couldn't eat it all because the dressing was not good. I do want to state that it is a cool place to dive into if you are looking for something to do throughout the week. I not sure if the food is meant to be the central focus, but they so have vegan options in addition to a full craft and alcoholic beverage menu.

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