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.

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.

Best chicken fingers Ever!!!…read more Bartender is mouthy. I wish more girls went. They require me to write more. So I did.

These people will get you drunk!…read more Super cool midtown dive bar with strong drinks and cool bartenders. I'll definitely be coming back here with friends.

While doing some social media research on a good dive bar, this place popped up and I can say it…read morewas certainly an experience. I came on a Thursday and it was rather dead, pun intended I suppose. I didn't think much of all the ghost lore online and figured it was maybe a tourist trap but boy was I wrong. This is by the most haunted place I've ever been in my life. The second you walk upstairs, the air is so heavy that it's suffocating. You can feel the different energies between rooms if you are sensitive to stuff like that and some were too overwhelming for me to even walk into. The staff is super knowledgeable about the places history and the drinks are cheap but for our group it was a little too spooky. We had one drink and then had to wander elsewhere to calm down. It was one of those, I'm so glad I saw it but I'm happy to never go back because it was just too spooky kind of places. Definitely worth checking out though because it's truly one of a kind.

I closed my eyes and ate a soul burger. I get rustic - I do - but dirty is just dirty and this…read moreplace is dirty. The burger was pretty good - maybe a bit better than expected - that and the very cold beer got them A-OK status. But dear God - close for a weekend and deep clean the place, please.

Five Bars are my thing! I was so excited to read that Alex 's Tavern made the list of top 50 dive…read morebars in the country and I had a trip planned for Memphis Tn. My friend and found it easily and parking avaliable in front! Alex's is small, quaint and cozy. Two seats at the bar and o was in my happy place. The bartender / never got his name was honestly one of the nicest you could meet! It beer and wine only with an interesting food menu. Large tv's throughout allowed football from every angle. We decided on "The Famous Greek Burger" not sure what made it Greek but it was delicious. Alex's Tavern will be on my future rotation when I visit Memphis!

Alex's doesn't pretend to be anything other than a dive bar! The employees are incredibly nice and…read moreI have a feeling they know their regular customers by name. We had to try the famous burger and double dip wings. While the burger was delicious, it was small and wouldn't be on my list of must-have burgers. The wings were good if you are a wing lover. Overall, I think Alex's is a great neighborhood spot to watch a game and get a bite to eat, but if dive bars aren't your vibe, it may not be for you.

Jack browns is the place to be. It's never a miss. The decor is very 80s style. Plenty of stickers…read moreand niche sayings on the walls. Greg Brady has been the star of the show for me since I got it. The burgers come very plain and that's how I like as a semi picky eater. I usually get my food within 20 mins of sitting down. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. THEY HAVE FRIED OREOS!!!!!!!!!

I have been wanting to try this burger place out for a long time. Finally got the chance Thursday…read morefor lunch. My friend and I ventured to Midtown Memphis to get burgers and fries. I had the Dr. Gonzo burger which had a burger patty, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, and bacon. Great choice of yummy ingredients to make a solid burger. The burger is kind of small but I was full after inhaling the fried and perfectly seasoned crinkle cut fries. The fry sauce was a total Hit! Service was good. Our server Becky was very friendly and helpful. The place has tables and chairs and high top tables too. The bar is dark but they do have some picnic tables near the entrance for more light. Bathrooms were clean and had a lot of personal signatures and art. I am going to return to get a different kind of burger.

Voted by a group of mates to be in top 5 best/worst/ best again dive bars in the world. Open 24/7…read moreand makes Pops in sauget IL look like chuck e cheese. If you read yelp , this prob isn't your crowd.

If you are looking for good authentic music away from the tourist traps and crowds of downtown,…read morethen head on down this way because this little hole in the wall has a lot to offer. As folks visiting, we were welcomed with open arms and we had a blast! I know I saw lots of folks with their own bottles however we were able to purchase some cold beers from the venue. As for food, there is a convenience store next door that folks said the chicken is pretty good (I didn't try, just repeating what I was told). However the music is what I came for and it was worth the experience.

They're paying for these reviews cause the food looks terrible and it smells even worse. I did not…read moreeat it. I will definitely never order or eat here. I hope yelp checks to see if this place has real reviews

Great music venue. Always interesting people and music. Hidden gem in Memphis with all the historyread more

We stopped in for some live music and a drink following our Graceland tour Sunday around 3pm. This…read moreis a music venue and bar. We didn't end up spending time here because there was a $10 per person cover for whatever musician was playing that evening. Since we were only interested in a drink we opted to pass on the required cover. Bummer about cover for a 7pm show. We would have loved to check it out more. From what we could see from the entry area, it was a dark and "intimate" space (small).

A great little dive bar in the heart of Midtown. Jules is legit the BEST bartender in Memphis…read more Coldest Fireball in town & the food SLAPS! Have Lou make you a grilled cheese!

I love this Irish Pub! The bartender is so sweet and the burgers are my favorite in all of Memphis…read more I also recommend the cheese and bacon tots appetizer and mozzarella sticks. They have a pool table, an outdoor area where you can smoke and the inside is smokeless. I get so tired of a lot of places having blaring bright lights and this place is the perfect level of dim. The drink options are slightly limited but they have Jameson slushies and advertise their shooters on a screen. Hope yall come on by!

Food is good, service is pretty bad. It's a food truck of course so that's not the main concern,…read morebut it is when you wait in line for 25 minutes for a cheeseburger and an order of cheese fries, and the kid who took your order takes it upon himself to make your burger's side of fries cheese fries and nuke the cheese fries order for your friend. Told them about the mix up as soon as they handed my food and the kid gaslit me like it was my fault and accepted no responsibility and didn't try to fix it. Then said, if you want to order those cheese fries you have to wait in the line again. Lol I will order again from this place if the line isn't huge, but not tipping this guy 30% ever again. He isn't doing his job.

I can honestly say this is the best smash burger in the city to me. Crispy, seasoned, greasy. I…read moreloved every bite of it. Now I need another one. LOL!