Fondren is a vibrant, historic & culturally rich neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, known for…read moreits diverse community, unique owner-operated businesses, local restaurants, art galleries, and lively atmosphere. This was once the site of the Mississippi Lunatic Asylum, the area was named after the Fondren family who settled there in the late 19th century. Today, it is a thriving hub for arts, music, and community events, offering a blend of historic architecture and modern amenities.

Amazing place to hang out in Fondren! It's right behind the pizza spot. Fun yard games, live music,…read moreplenty of space to spread out and socialize, and a great bar with sells beer and liquor. This is just what Fondren needed to be an extra amazing neighborhood. Visit!

My family and I went here for my mother in laws birthday celebration. This was my first time…read morevisiting this spot and was really surprised at how well the food and drinks turned out. The speakeasy bar was decorated really nice with Christmas decorations. This created a nice cozy vibe for a date night or family fun night. The service was fast and we were seated right away. If it's your birthday you can enjoy a free birthday shot! We enjoyed our time!

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Best speak easy EVER and I'm a Dallas girly. Eric and Everest are legit the best…read morebar servers and make the environment so amazing ! If you haven't been here you need to go !

Not open anymore. The place is no longer open. Unable to go inside to patronize the business.read more

Cool vibe and decor. Feels like a western style saloon. Wait staff are very friendly and drinks are…read morereasonably priced. Slow during the week but weekends pick up nicely.

Great place, with good atmosphere. Mostly clean…read more Steak and potatoes cooked on fire were amazing! Steak was a little dry though, we asked medium well, but it was well done. Our server Nikki was awesome, very nice and helpful. I would come back for more steak and music at eve 8 out of 10!

17 people in our group. Service was spectacular. Orders taken quickly and efficiently. Food came…read moreout fast and overall was correct. We started eating here probably 30 years ago when it was the OG. Mike always got the crawfish enchiladas and I got the habanero cream sauce pasta with grilled shrimp. He got fried shrimp tonight. The shrimp were jumbo and fried perfect. The "depot" fries are frozen crinkle cut. He subbed the Mac and cheese for the okra. It's more of a less sauce old fashioned Mac and cheese. I got my old habanero cream sauce pasta. It was served in the tiniest of bowls but the amount of food was good. Why not serve it in a normal sized dish? I would rather have the 4 jumbo shrimp they used to serve back in the day rather than the smallish medium shrimp. The sauce was thicker than I prefer but flavor was decent. I'll try something different next time. The cocktails were delicious. Again, the service and speed of things was incredible for a party of 17. My biggest negative was the music is ridiculously loud. Serving food to 17 people with that music was diabolical and we could not even visit. The group was great but the volume needs to be turned down. Def recommend for a large group but be prepared for music that is concert volume.

I visited Names and Faces on a Thursday after wrapping up some business at the FedEx next door. A…read morehelpful worker there recommended the spot, though she warned me to order quickly since they stop serving food at 3 p.m. before reopening the kitchen for the evening crowd. I arrived around 2:10 p.m. and was greeted warmly by Valerie, the bartender, who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Tired of the usual fried chicken and fish options that dominate Mississippi, I asked for a recommendation. She suggested the BLT with grilled chicken and fries, which I happily ordered. Though there was a small crowd, everyone was kind, and I never felt rushed. Valerie checked in on me during my meal, ensuring everything was to my liking. I paired the sandwich with a beer, and the chicken was tender and juicy, making the sandwich quite filling. I finished my meal a bit after 3 p.m., and no one made me feel uncomfortable about the time. I've heard their happy hour on Wednesdays is pretty good, so I plan to come back then while I'm still in town to check it out. I'll update my review afterward!

Lemon Pepper Hot. I rate these wing as a top 3 of mines. I've been to 27 states. Yes this is that…read moregood. Would have been a 5 but service could have been better.

In town less than 24hours and met my girl after work for her birthday for light bites and…read morecocktails. I didn't eat but I did enjoy two cucumber gimlets that were really good. Next time I'm in Mississippi I'll be back. Very calm speakeasy vibes.

Hal & Mal's has renovated and reimagined their back bar and courtyard. It's now The Walk In, and…read morewe love it! Open after hours, The Walk In serves up cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer with or without the booze, and light bites. We ordered a Pupu Platter and I got a mocktail. The Pupu platter came with eggrolls, shrimp over rice, wontons, bulgogi skewers w/ peanut sauce and sliced beef. Portion was perfect for two people. The platter has a fire pit in the middle in case you want your beef cooked a little longer. I love this - one because it looks cool, but also when people like their meat different temperatures. This did get a little smoky after a while though. Drinks were cool. I love that they have so many mocktail /non booze beer and wine options along with the regular menu. My drink was okay, a little vinegary, but not bad. Overall, I love the vibe of The Walk In and the Pupu Platter was a great choice!

Listen y'all. This place has fantastic food. We are native Texans, so you can imagine my skepticism…read moreseeing tamales on the menu. We ordered the tamale nachos and I was in church. Sing praise! Christen was an absolute gem and took such good care of us. Service was on point and the whole vibe of the place was cool and relaxing. Please come support Hal & Mals!!!

Was visiting from out of town and saw it had good reviews. They weren't wrong. It was delicious…read more The shakuska was outstanding. The tomato sauce was spicy, the pita bread underneath slightly crunchy. Two perfectly over easy eggs on top was a party in my mouth. My friend ordered a side of millionaire bacon. It was not very crispy. She said the regular bacon was more crispy and flavorful. I ordered the basic scrambled eggs, cheesy grits and andouille sausage platter. It was yummy and filling. The prices are reasonable. They also serve coffee, teas, sodas and boozy cocktails. Since it was brunch we ordered mimosas. There was a mix up and the server forgot to put in the appetizer, but Ana and the manager were extremely apologetic and made up for it. They have live music but sadly not on the day we were there. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, since the surface lot is shared between 3 restaurants. The company also owns and runs the restaurant next door called the Walk-in. It's super cute and open late night. Zee, the bartender made us a couple of Hugo spritz's- which were perfect. When in Jackson, this is a definite stop. They also serve po boys and other yummy sounding entrees. Reservations are recommended.

This is a great date night spot. They have lots to do pool tables, giant jenga, cards and connect…read morefour. The bathroom was clean, and the vibe was on point. The music was legit and we really enjoyed ourselves. They had a decent selection of alcohol to choose from. I decided to partake in the Hookah and it was fairly priced with lots of flavors. I was guided to the right flavor and it was very tasty. They do serve food, but we were there for drinks and fun. I did see a plate wall by and it caught my eye.

Great bartender and people were very accommodating. Beer cold and music was good. What else can…read moreyou u want