This place is indeed closed, and I never got around to finishing a review. Another sister establishment opened up across town called Madison Tavern which happens to be under the same leadership as the Local once was .. Well, here's to finishing this review and giving a shoutout to one of the best bartenders around town.. Charles! That dude was really cool and had great conversation. Overall it was a pleasure coming out here for drinks after a shift or a long day. read more

Local On Main Street - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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On this visit Food lol Sunday funday foodie meatball Sandwich was large with fries with seasoning Catfish dinner with two side dishes your choice of sides a choice of fries broccoli side salad and some other side options are available ask for the sides list Good customer service busy day with tons of customers but all customers were accommodated Seating available bar table top inside or table outside underneath the oning read more

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Billy is a great bartender and the wings are amazing. I got the lemon pepper and the hot wings extra crispy. They were cooked exactly how I like them. I Def recommend ordering them. The atmosphere was amazing and such a vibe. I do recommend this business and the foos! read more

Cool spot, friendly service, but a pretty limited menu right now. Although, I'm sure running any restaurant is tough between staffing and keeping inventory. I travel to Memphis regularly, and will be back again. read more

Foods great. Surprising for such a small place. The Blue Cheese is house made and perfect. The Med. Chicken is very good.

After being stuffed from dinner my husband and I stopped here for a couple drinks and hung out at their outdoor seating (picnic tables). I also had to hop on a zoom meeting for work and it was a comfy spot to hang out. The servers were friendly and the food coming out of the kitchen looked great although we didn't have the opportunity to try any. read more

Local On Main Street - the entrance to a restaurant - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I tried the lobster Mac and cheese and it was simply delicious! The server recommended it and he was correct. I will be going back for that Mac and cheese. read more

Local On Main Street - Lobster Mac and cheese - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Cool bar, with all the classic cocktails, an interesting food menu, and a great bartender! We only tried the chicken wings and fries because the kitchen was about to close, but the menu offers multiple interesting options, I was particularly intrigued with the barbacoa tacos; next time. The bartender Kevin is a great guy, very friendly, making the experience even better. read more

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Well it is Taco Tuesday . I had to stop by after my 5 mile walk . Back patio access , good parking spaces and not to crowded. Perfect for lunch . My food was yummy per usual . Great location to dine in read more

Local On Main Street - Fish Tacos - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

SCAM Alert Went there on Friday evening after our drive into Memphis. It was just the two of us and our waitress who appeared the least interested in her job, walked over and hurriedly put in our order. We ordered the hummus. Few minutes later she informed us the hummus is "frozen" and cannot be served We ordered food and drinks. When the check came we noticed the 20% gratuity was pre-added. Now, I know establishments add a gratuity for groups, but it was just us and it was not mentioned on the menus we were given. We might have given an equal (or lesser due to poor service), but the way they slid into the check was scammy. On top of it, once we gave the card, the amount CHANGED again. They added credit card fees, from us. This was not again mentioned and which sit-down restaurant charges credit card fees Very scammy. I need a refund! read more

Downtown Burger was recommended almost as an afterthought. We had been at the bar longer than we planned and decided last minute to have dinner there. Unreal...Best burger I've ever had...ever. read more

While interviewing some sales reps for the Memphis area, I ran in here for a quick lunch. What a cool pub style bistro. The street it's located on has street car/trolly lanes and a lot of cool upstairs lifts above all of the businesses located in that area (downtown Beale). I'm not very familiar with Memphis being from California originally, but this entire area looks like it would come alive with people at night and be a great place to party. For lunch I ordered the Philly which was ehh...it needed some peppers and yellow cheese, but it wasn't horrible. My friend ordered an Italian sandwich which he loved and said he wanted to take another home for later. The bar itself was kind of small, but inviting. If I didn't have to interview anyone after lunch, I would have tried one of the beers on tap! I also love the big comfy overstuffed booths. Cool place! read more

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Great Sunday brunch burger!!! Ordered medium, no cheese. Flavor was awesome, waiter was great and the atmosphere with the live music made for a great day date with the hubby! Also had the champagne bucket with cranberry. Husband had the steak and eggs... Not as good as that breakfast burger but still good! read more

Local On Main Street - Brunch burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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The food was was really good and tasty. The price is reasonable and it was overall a good experience.

Really great service and wonderful beer selection! Would recommend not only for the beer but also the food! 5 stars! Really great ambiance as well! read more

They were very last night due to the margarita crawl. However they still were able to take orders quickly. Leah (spelling?) Was an absolute sweetheart. read more

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Came on a Thursday night Karaoke was live and fun to watch it took forever to find a place to park and find our way here but the drinks are wonderful currently waiting on my food order wings because it was after 10 pm they only have a limited menu after 10 pm sad I wanted to try the lobster tacos. read more

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I could eat here everyday! Don't let the presentation of the Chicken and Waffles fool you- it was delicious! The waiter definitely apologized for the whipped cream sliding off. The different syrups were worked so week together. It had strawberry, pecan, and caramel. It was the bomb.com The Fried Chicken Benedict was beautifully executed! The flavors were there and the spice made it even better. I would HIGHLY recommend these meals. read more

Local On Main Street - Chicken and Waffles - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This place is small but mighty. The food is always great. Daily lunch specials are something to look for. Regular menu has something for everyone. Anything with the short ribs is guaranteed to be spectacular. read more

I placed an order through Postmates, and after two hours of the driver changing on the app, the last driver finally told me that "the Postmates system at the restaurant is down and they are not able to receive any orders even though they've been auto confirmed." I was starving, and after waiting two hours for food that I was charged for (yes, and now I have to contact Postmates to get a refund, possibly a month from now), I called the restaurant hoping they would provide good customer service and offer a solution or alternative. Instead, I received a "well, too bad, sorry" response. Incredibly poor customer service so I will definitely never waste my time and money here again. read more

Love the vibe , great drinks and bartenders. Lively spot to watch Memphis Basketball!!!!

On a long weekend trip, we stopped in for a drink at the bar. Neither of us are the type to complain or be rude to servers but did notice that the tonic water in our drinks was flat. We commented to both bartenders and 1 said nothing and the other said "oh, is that messed up again?" To add insult to injury, there was no "I"m sorry" or "would you care for a different drink" or anything to make it right. The automatic 20% gratuity for terrible service was the final insult. read more

My husband had an allergic reaction here that necessitated emergency treatment. They did not clearly mark their menus (admitted this on the phone) that a buffalo sandwich contained peanut butter. They have made no effort to reconcile the situation. Don't go here! read more

Unfortunately, I don't have much that is positive to say about this spot. The food/drinks are below average. The guy running karaoke was either very drunk or moderately deranged- either way, very unfriendly. It smells like a hotel pool in the restaurant. I would not go back here. read more

Worst pizza I've ever had. Even oven pizza is better - at least oven pizza would have had sauce and wouldn't have been burnt. For $20? This is crazy. I am so disappointed. Here are pictures of the Gotham read more

Local On Main Street - No. I repeat, NO pizza sauce. - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Went here and had probably the worst service I've ever had at any restaurant ever in my life. The server, Ashley, was so incredibly rude. Asked what we wanted and then left for 30 minutes, couldn't order so much as a water. Showed back up with the food we ordered and literally slung it on the table and walked off without so much as a thank you. She walked off like she didn't care if our order was fine or not because she'd already put the gratuity on our card. It was the absolute worst experience ever. Used to love this place but will never come back here. read more

Local's Pub Burger is one of my all-time favorite Memphis burgers. It's a messy one, so you'll need all the napkins you can get. The bun is soft and fluffy -- it doesn't do the best job in holding together the two patties, melted cheese and caramelized onions. But it's delicious from start to finish. The accompanying fries are always crispy, salty and a little greasy (not overwhelmingly so, though). The malt vinegar-infused mayo served on the side makes for great fry dip (or another burger topping). I don't like that smoking is allowed in the bar area (it's 2017), but at least the basement is smoke free. Other than that, I really don't have any negative things to say about this place. I love the location and dark-but-upscale atmosphere. Add an amazing burger to the mix and Local is a dependable winner. read more

We decided to go here for brunch since everywhere else had crazy wait times, but we're really glad we did because it did not disappoint! We had the lobster benedict and short rib grilled cheese which were both delicious. Get yourself a side of their potatoes too - just the right amount of crispiness and the seasoning was perfect. read more

Food was good. However gratuity is added automatically. It was $41 for a sandwich, a waffle, and 2 waters, and the service wasn't that good. read more

I like this place. I had to let it grow on me a bit, but I'm definitely down with the dark vibe it has. ...Maybe it was because I finally sat at the bar. I don't know about you, but that is my favorite place to sit. When you sit at the bar, you really get a feel for the place. Plus you typically get to watch the entire restaurant. And you get to talk to the bartender. A bartender is 9 times out of 10 a lot more entertaining than a waiter. Anyways, I like the food - mostly the burger. I like coming here later in the evening and chatting with a girlfriend about life. The menu seems to change quite a bit but I've never had something I didn't like. And since I love to observe, it seems to be the downtown neighborhood watering hole. Everyone knows each other, which I like (then again, this is Memphis and everyone seems to know one another). read more

Tisha at Local is awesome! I highly recommend this place! Get the Eggs Benedict! And have a drink!

The strawberry Hennessy was great and it was a nice atmosphere until some individuals got drunk and started stepping over the booths. The food menu didn't have a big selection and I didn't eat anything. read more

A busy night in Menphis and we showed up with 10 people (we did call ahead). We had a single server, so slow. Don't get me wrong, she was working hard, but needed help. I think she was covering 5 additional tables. We ordered a lot of appetizers and all were very good. Mac and cheese slightly spicy, wonderfull. Calamari good. Big ass pretzel also a good choice, and brussel sprouts were above average. Now to the meal. Again, back to the single waitress. It seemed to take 15 minutes for all the food to be served. Being polite, everyone waited which results in cold fries. The Pub Burger did taste great! A lot of beef and cheese. Overall the food was above average, but service was poor, so we come out to average overall. read more

I had a great experience here. I'm traveling for work, so I'm by myself. I decided to sit at the bar. The bartender, Moesha, was very sweet and made me feel right at home. I asked about local beers, and she recommended Ghost River's "Riverbank Red". I loved it! I also had the fresh clams (great !) and the chopped salad. The salad was gigantic and delicious! The cucumber pico was the best ingredient. Seeing as I was craving a big salad, this meal really hit the spot!! Thank you Moesha and Local Gastropub for making me feel at home when I'm in an unfamiliar city! read more

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richard was an excellent bartender!!!! the food was amazing!!!!! duck quesadilla best i've ever had!!! egg rolls and the burgers immaculate!

I love everything about this place. The location, the atmosphere, the setting, and especially the food. Their fries could possibly be the most addicting fries in Memphis. So far I have tried the bar fries, duck quesadilla, french dip, and the short rib tacos. The tacos were not my favorite but I would give it a solid B. The bar fries could be one of my favorite apps ever. Take into account that I love blue cheese, but these things are drenched in blue cheese and bacon. The french dip in the aju is something that I will absoluetly order on my next visit. A friend had the burger and added a fried egg and bacon and he raved about how good of a burger it was. Judging by the emptiness of his place, I would say he wasn't lieing. The wait staff as a whole seems to be pretty spot on. They always seem willing to answer any questions one might have about the menu without seeming to lose patience with the party. I gave this place 5 stars because it has turned into a "go to" spot for me whenever I can't decide where I want to eat while downtown. read more

great drinks, slightly expensive for food and drinks but the drinks are delicious! bartender is so nice

Last night before I went to the Forum to watch the Tigers smash UAB in one of the best basketball games I've ever seen, I needed some food. My mom (and perpetual Tigers game date) suggested that we stop by the new Local Gastropub on Main. She had been a few times before and loved the food. Local is in the old Sauces space, and as you can see from the photo, the room is entirely different. The bright colors and modern furniture have been replaced by warm, dark wood and comfy leather lounge chairs. There are TVs over the bar, and a more intimate downstairs dining room. The thinking behind a gastropub is that it's like a regular, local bar, but with better-than-pub-grub food. We were in a hurry to get to the game, so I just ordered a bowl of shrimp and she crab soup and mom got a spinach and goat cheese salad. Our awesome waiter understood our need for speedy eating and had our food out to the table within five minutes of taking our order. My soup was delicious - the creamy broth was well seasoned, and there were generous chunks of shrimp and crab. I didn't try mom's salad, but it looked delicious - spinach leaves covered in goat cheese, onion and nuts. read more

Local On Main Street - Inside Local Gastropub - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This is one of my favorite restaurants in town. On this visit, we had the duck quesadilla for an appetizer and the short rib tacos and lobster tacos as entrees. The duck quesadilla was not quite as expected. It had a slightly odd aftertaste that I didn't recall. The shell was greasy and soggy. I will not be recommending it anytime soon. The short rib tacos were very tasty! There are three in an order and I could only eat one. They are sooo rich and filling. The lobster tacos are much smaller and lighter. I'm a sucker for a crunchy shell! It was a nice contrast to the shirt rib. The boyfriend mentioned that his bottled beer must have I appropriately cycled through heat and cold. Apparently it tasted off and was way too heady. Although not the fault of the restaurant, the overall vibe was less than enjoyable. We were seated at the long freestanding bar upstairs at a full table. I gave up trying to talk since I couldn't shout loud enough to be heard over our neighbors. We ended up moving to the end when those spots opened up which helped a bit. In the future, I think I'll find someplace else if we can't be seated at a separate table or on the sidewalk. I sincerely hope I have a better experience the next time! read more

Local On Main Street - Short Rib Tacos - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Such a nice place! Our food was delicious and our waitress Dulcie was awesome! We'll be back :)