knifebird

Cameo hands down is the best place to get drinks & don't count out their bar food…read more Me and my girls decided to do All Day Happy Hour which are on Monday and it didn't miss. The service was great and the drinks were even better. We tried the Mai Tai, porn star martini , frosted Jake to name a few. The star of the show for me was the Frosted Jake. It was very refreshing surprisedly. And a huge shoutout to our bartender - I believe her name was Max!!!! Keep her on board. She is everything and so nice. Don't miss this spot at all.

Another Friday outing with the girls took us to Cameo for happy hour…read more It was a little empty as we arrived right at 4p but it didnt stay that way for long as I can see why. The place is small but inviting. The music playing through the speakers was like they had my spotify synced. All of my favs were playing. (Shoutout to whoever was respnaible for Melanie Fiona album The Bridge being in rotation. That's one of my favs). We were all pretty hungry so we ordered The Cameo Cheesburger and fries. It's a really nice sized burger and definitely will help soak up the "liquor" lol. From 4-7pm you get half off selected classic cocktails. I started with a French 75 and it definitely did its job. There is a cocktail on the menu called Rage Quit ($10) which simply states secret and danger. Well we decided to all try that and let's just say the danger snuck up on us lol I also had a Cosmo which was delicious as well. By this time we are felling really good but need to use the bathroom. We then discover there is a photobooth in the back area. It was pretty comical trying to get all 3 of us in the frame. We chatted with the staff afterwards to let them know that the we had a great experience. If you're looking for a nice happy hour spot, I highly suggest Cameo.

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Swamp Bar

4.3(46 reviews)

We came on a Saturday right at opening (5 PM) and people were already posted up at the bar--which…read moretells you everything you need to know. The bar itself is intimate with about 8 seats, so get there early if you want one. From the outside, the place looks like a literal house, but once you step inside it's a whole vibe: low lighting, great music, and nonstop food and drinks flowing. The bartenders were amazing--friendly, attentive, and clearly know what they're doing. We ordered wings, fries, Brussels sprouts, and spring rolls, plus a spicy margarita and French 75s. Every single thing hit. The food came out quick, fresh, and piping hot, and the drinks were perfectly balanced. By the time we left around 7 PM, the place was completely packed. This spot fills up fast for a reason. Can't wait to come back and work our way through more of the menu. Highly recommend--this is a must-visit.

Ordered the Rangoon App. They were flavorful, but a bit overdone for my taste. Ordered the Halibut…read more Served with a crawfish "gravy" over the top, spoon bread & some green beans. The halibut was cooked perfectly. The "gravy" was the best part of the meal. The spoon bread was so hard I couldn't eat but the top 1/4". The green beans had a good flavor, but seemed old or leftover. My server was AWESOME! The place had a cool vibe! Would try again.

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Spicy margs and fries

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Tiger and Peacock

3.2(109 reviews)

Great drinks, great food, great service. Super great bougie ambiance. Very fitting for a girl's…read morenight!

Service was great, our server checked on our frequently, was polite and helpful. I was not crazy…read moreabout the avocado flat bread, tasted more like mushed avocado with chunks of Brie cheese. The chicken shawarma was a little too thick of pita bread, it was hard to taste the actual chicken. The charcuterie board was my favorite, lots of yummy cheese varieties, fruits, and meat. The wine was good as well, not crazy about the Aquarius, Aries, Or Sagittarius drinks, all were too bitter. The ambiance has a cute idea, and the rooftop view is nice! It seems a bit run down though, pictures were crooked and some of the decor was dusty, tables were dirty. Would come back for the rooftop patio and a glass of wine but not the food. For the price, not my favorite.

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Game Nite

5.0(3 reviews)

You get the benefit of parking related to Overton Square which is (generally) plentiful. The place…read moreis pristine and has an absolute TON of games that can be played a TON of ways. Arcade to trivia! Makes for safe fun from kids to seniors. They also have bites and cocktails! Service is excellent and the ambiance screams F U N!! Go now!

Staff was absolutely fantastic! They made sure we understood how the games/ordering worked and were…read morequick and attentive the whole time. Food was okay, pretty much what you'd expect for a game spot. There are lots of games and most of them are available for two people. Overall a very fun time

Mary's Bar of Tropical Escapism

4.4(41 reviews)

0.3 mi•Lenox

Luckily we found a tiki spot in Memphis. Waited til 4pm to get our drank on. Arrived and a nice…read morelady who I didnt catch her name handed us the menus since we were posted outside. Once we made our way in, we were greeted by Anna who answered questions about the menu. Today happened to be their 2 year anniversary so a party is in store. Zo was busy whipping up drank and enjoyed watching him whip and mix each concoction.

So, have you ever just wanted to let loose and have an authentic Caribbean drink at some rum bar?…read moreOh, don't have one? Well now we do. Welcome to Mary's B.O.T.E. where the drinks are strong and the vibe is hip. They are practically on fire... well some of the drinks ARE served on fire. Had a bad day? Mary's. Had a great day? Mary's! Any day is a good day to go to Mary's. It's a quick stop though, no real food to speak of. I think they offer a frozen pizza or something but this is a BAR. So stop on in for a quick one and bring a friend or two before you go out!! Mary's - it's a great place to pop in. And try to sit at the bar and watch the servers methodically concoct those fabulous libations. It will make you happy

Left: N/Avy Grog (non alc) Right: Mai Tai

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Left: Bali Hai Right: Cobra's Fang

Memphis Whistle

4.7(32 reviews)

0.5 mi•Cooper-Young

I saw recommendations to come here and really liked it!! We sat outside, got some Lion's Manes…read moreBites, and had a few drinks. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. Everything came out quickly and perfect!

I came byke. Divey in the best sense. Food is innovative and y'all know I'm a thot for tots!…read more Service is equally effective from servers and bar top! Ambiance is chill laidback, low-key vibes.

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Tots! They can be customized with chili, queso, etc!

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Bar Keough

4.3(4 reviews)

0.4 mi•Midtown

The drinks are cheap. The atmosphere is nice enough. The jukebox is pretty cool. Service was on top…read moreof it. All in all a good time.

A 5* for location and vibe. 3 for food The menu is simple…read morebut not exactly executed very well. We went for a meat and cheese plate. That actually doesn't exist so we asked that they select 3 of each, thinking they would create a plate for us. We got 3 full orders, all served on plates w a load of crackers. No adds like pickled vegetables, nuts, or preserves. The normal sides w meat and cheese. If you're going to be a meat and cheese plate place be that. And consider how it's presented as well. Small tweak. Fries were excellent as was the humus.

Wide shot of the place.

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Front door.

Crosstown Art Bar

4.2(32 reviews)

2.2 mi•Med District

This was a cute bar located in Crosstown. Loved that it was cozy and dimly light and somewhat…read moresecluded. 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!

I really enjoyed the ambiance of this place. Very chill and low key place with some nice drinks…read more Great place to hang with a group of friends or even a date. I really can't remember the drinks in the picture that my friends and I but they were really good. The drinks don't miss here. I can't wait to go back !

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I love the vibe of this place

The Zebra Lounge

3.7(55 reviews)

Offering some of the areas talented pianists on the keys. Playing your favorite classic hits like…read morePiano Man Tiny Dancer & other covers from a wide range of genres from Blues Rock and R&B. Sometimes they have the ability to play other instruments & will do so. I've been here & seen some of the pianists switch over from the keys to the strings. The vocal quality can vary from artist to artist who are singing along with the piano. If you want to hear something feel free to fill only request and drop it in the bowl. Tipping is also encouraged as they work hard for your entertainment pleasure. #Supportlocalmusic The Zebra Lounge offers a fairly nice variety of Beer Wine & a couple of Champagne choices. I love the Ambiance of this place being dark lit & has a little bit of and a lounge feel. Remember to tip your bar tenders & they'll take care of you. Katie is definately awesome along with the other one who works with her I forgot her name. But they're the best. #ShowSomeLove

It was my first time to visit here！The piano man play good…read moremusic which everybody know！ I like here.

Piano bar. Great talent.

Brennan Villines at Zebra Lounge

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The Pocket

4.2(28 reviews)

3.7 mi•Downtown

So I was looking for hidden bars and speakeasies, as I normally do. I found this and it was super…read moreinteresting because you have to walk through a shop that doesn't look like a restaurant storefront but it looks like a clothing store storefront. I thought that was a really dope idea that you have to walk in and then walk behind whatever you think it's supposed to be there to find the actual bar. When you come in the building is kind of dark. But when you walk back to the bar, it's super white and lit. It looks beautiful! We talked to the owner for a little bit, he was super nice and super friendly. My drink was good. Customer service was pretty good as well. We got there too late to where there was no food, but that's not why we were coming. This is a nice little hidden gem. That's the way the owner described it! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Let's talk about this little jewel in "THE POCKET"! There is a nice security guy at door and he is…read moreexceeding his job!! Dress code is strictly enforced for women and men!! No t-shirts for sure as I saw women get turned around at the door very kindly. When you walk in it's a hug mirror waiting to catch your beauty! The ambiance, the decor, atmosphere is modern and very welcoming. Now that you know to wear your good clothes but remember parking is not that easy downtown ladies. The MENU......dice rolled!! Ladies the 1st drink is free on Friday nights! I had a Red Blend wine that was top shelf delicious! I ordered the white bean hummous but that didn't have it available. I choose the shrimp tacos and truffle parmesan fries. Now the shrimp tacos and truffle parmesan fries were so appealing! That plating skills were fantastic!! Now I'm looking pretty, sitting pretty and about to eat pretty! The shrimp tacos were fresh, seasoned to perfection and they had the nerve to warm them flour shells!! By now I to dig in them truffle fries! Now I asked the waiter was the fries in Truffle Oil or truffle seasoning? She told me it's a truffle oil they use!! I was so excited if you don't know about Truffle Oil vs Truffle seasoning, please use Google right now! By far the waiter knew the menu AND the ingredients!! Them darn truffle fries was absolutely delicious!! Cooked not too hard not too soft! Tossed LIGHTLY in truffle oil now to over power the parmesan!! Let not forget to give the vibe and groove credit to DJ Juice that played all genre music and kept my knees hurting!!