Cheap beer....Happy hour $3.25 miller lites Snacks....50 cents peanut butter crackers and Cheetos...Hell the bartender gave me some leftover Halloween snacks and potato chips for free after that....Teresa is a sweetie.... I left a $5.00 cash tip on a $10.75 tab... Very diverse crowd....even the chubby girl that said "F" you when I was in there last week.... Stoney will be back... read more

Great dive bar attached to a liquor store. Great drink prices! FYI you can smoke inside the bar, it felt like 1985! My daughter (21) had never been to a bar where people were able to smoke! Lol! They have a pool table which is a $1 to play! We had some cheap entertainment last night. The crowd is laid back and many were hanging out playing cards. I would definitely go back! read more

It's the best little dive bar in Florida... what more could you ask? Drinks are generous and priced well. People are still free to have a cigarette or a cigar here. They have one of the top nine-ball pool teams. The team competed in the world championships in Vegas last year. Don't misbehave. Don't call the bartenders racists if they won't serve you 20 minutes after last call. Don't bring illegal drugs into the bar. Don't hit other people. Pretty basic stuff. Be cool, have a good time and you'll love this place. read more

This is my home. I absolutely love it here. The bartenders will always have your back and safety first. My most favorite diviest dive bar in history of my life forever . They are family here. They take care of each other and the community . From home cooked meals on holidays from raising money for local dog shelters and always taking care of a Neighboor in need. From Ohio . I miss you guys and will always remember my times as a regular here. I will be visiting soon again . read more

A Fun bar, our favorite liquor store & we Love our memories tumblers! We get most of our vodka....at Memories Lounge! read more

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Memories is one of our go-to's. Nostalgia (1970's bowling alley) hits you in the face the moment you walk in. Don't let the exterior fool you. Wander in and sit for a bit. You're gonna love it. read more

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I was going to this bar when Joey worked here. Hadn't been in for years. The bartender with a beard had some Taco Bell delivered. I joked about it. Like not mean joked, like "is he off the clock for his lunch" joking. He took my beer that was almost empty, after I had just tipped him $10 on a $20 tab and told me to leave? I was in the restaurant business for 30 years. If that guy gets butt hurt by what I said, he is definitely not going to survive the restaurant / bar business. read more

We cannot say enough nice things about Memories lounge, will echo the other reviews when they say it lives up to its name!! We had the after party here for our wedding down the street at the Ca D'Zan and this was definitely one the highlights of the night. The drinks were great, karaoke was a blast, and the locals were all very welcoming (shoutout to our girl Sue)! My groom and his friends also loved that they could enjoy some celebratory cigars inside. Big shoutout to Stephen and the whole crew at memories for being so kind and welcoming to us out of towners!! If you're in Sarasota and love a good local dive bar, this place is a MUST! read more

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I have been a customer or / bar patrin for roughly close to 3 years. Most would say its an old geezer's bar, but me being 35 im far from an old geezerd. What make this place worth me coming to for the past 3 years is NUMBER 1 THE ATMOSPHERE. NUMBER 2 Chris the bartender who normally does nights. Not only is he on top of he job title with the drinks, But he has beyond PHENOMENAL CUSTOMER SERVICE. Chris goes above and beyond one could ask for when it comes to customer service.. Love Chris he is one of a kind for bartender!!!! Jenn read more

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Okay so, let's get one thing straight.... THIS IS A SMOKER'S BAR! I love to smoke when I drink, so it's definitely on my list when I visit Sarasota. The staff is amazingly friendly and attentive. The drinks are very good and very reasonably priced! For a "dive bar" it's remarkably clean. Free popcorn. They do sell chips, nuts, crackers, etc; we were told you were allowed to order in food while you were there if you wanted something more substantial. Will definitely return every time I come to Sarasota! read more

Ran in for a spot out of the rain while waiting on friends to arrive at the nearby airport. Great locals atmosphere with very cold beer. Good music, good vibe, great time! read more

Had such a great time here while visiting. Bought 4 t shirts to bring home for friends. Loved it and will be back next time I'm in the area!

This is a long-standing dive bar in the Sarasota area. It has been around for 30 years or so. It's cool to come here. The service is good! The bartenders have been there for years (Mike, Tony, Christine). The owner is very nice. It's very smoky in there, so be prepared. The popcorn is delicious. And there is a pool table. read more

This bar is a legit dive bar yet won't allow men in who are wearing tank tops.. doesn't make much sense to me when women are walking around w strapless shirts on. Super stupid & sexist rule. Seems the new owners here have a skewed perspective of what deems someone worthy of being a customer. read more

A great bar for regular, ordinary folks! If you want pretentious bartenders and over priced drinks go elsewhere!! If you want a fun relaxed time, come here! read more

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OK, first off, I felt like I lost 5 years of my life in the 2 hours that we were there. The place is FILLED with cigarette smoke. People must go there just for the purpose of chain smoking. I swear. And the thing is, I smoke when I drink, but being in there, I didn't even have the desire! Once you get over the fact that you're almost committing suicide by being there, it does seem like a neat place. With a Karaoke machine and all, there are good times to be had! I went there with a friend of mine from college that lives in town. So it was nice to visit with her and catch up. She suggested this place as her favorite Dive in Sarasota. That it is. A total DIVE, but with fun potential. Drinks are cheap (I think my total tab was $35 for 3 Black on the Rocks, 2 Irish Car Bombs, and 2 Coronas), Crowd is young and fun. read more

We had a wonderful happy hour at the Lounge. Four of us stopped in for drinks and found the cheerful, welcoming setting we had heard about. Lots of friendly folks to talk with. Look forward to a return visit when we are in Sarasota again. Don't miss a chance to stop in for your favorite drink. read more

A total hole in the wall but it's great. The name was fitting since every time I've gone there it was with my closest friends and we all had an amazingly fun drunken time singing karaoke. Also. Mason jars. read more

Anyone that hates on Memories simply doesn't understand it. Karaoke on Friday nights at Memories is a Sarasota institution. The drinks are cheap, and the bartenders are the most friendly in town. Long live Memories! read more

Visited the establishment as my usual pub was closed this particular evening. This place felt like it was from a straight-to-dvd movie. Very dark inside aside from the pool table area. The crowd was mixed with student-aged pool players to crotchety older folks. Everyone aside from myself seemed to be smoking. Definitely a "regulars" type of place. Bartender was attentive and the drinks were made well. read more

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Great people, fun, music and a place to play pool. Smoking allowed. Popcorn available. Bartenders made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend if you're a fan of dive bars! We had a really good time and for a reasonable price! read more

One of the funnest laid back places to go. Ringling and New College kids are awesome.

Memories is one of those establishments that looks like a dirty strip joint from the outside, but isn't. (Not a stop joint, I mean)You pull into the parking lot knowing that you won't find overpriced drinks and service, and you don't expect much, but the staff is friendly and quick. Drinks are cold and inexpensive even for top shelf. Yes it's smokey, why wouldn't it be? I'm not one to karaoke (much) however watching and listening is great fun here. We visited on a Friday night, the locals were behaving and having a great time as did we. The bar is also attached to a liquor store a plus if you're worried about finding your drink. read more

Yes, it is smokey, but if you can hack that, this is one of the great dive bars in America. Always offbeat, friendly people. Capable bartenders who serve up amazing bargains such as a Grey Goose martini for $5.50. That's ridiculous. The karaoke is only Wednesday and Friday, and doesn't start until 11:30 or so, but it is great fun. The last time I was there the karaoke ended at 2 with everyone in the bar up singing together, then it was out to the parking lot for one last acapella number. This is what bars should be - strangers getting loopy and acting like old friends. read more

Memories is a dive bar, and the best one in Bradenton. There's a jukebox, pool table and video games. The bartender has been there for years. The drinks are dirt cheap. It's filled with smoke and weirdos. Its fantastic. read more

This place is a mixed bag. It's relatively cheap - $4 a drink, if I remember correctly - and there's a decent jukebox and pool tables. The place is smoky as hell, though. I'm very accustomed to being around smoke, it rarely bothers me, but air in this place was just disgusting. The biggest issue with this place is the bartender, Rob. This guy is a total asshole; he tried to start a fight with me as I was on my way out the door. I still have no clue why, nor does anyone who was with me. So check it out if you don't mind having trouble breathing or dealing with a bitter, old, belligerent bartender. At least the drinks are cheap. read more

I have been to Memories many times and I have never spoken negatively about this bar. After my last visit, I will never return again. The bartender (Joey) was extremely rude and definitely does not comprehend the meaning of customer service in any way, shape or form. (Side note: Joey hates the Orlando Magic and all basketball for some reason...weird man.) Basically, don't go to this bar! A much better bar is Bahi Hut which is right down the street with better (stronger) drinks, great customer service and the best part is that Joey doesn't work there to ruin your experience. ...This post comes from someone who has seen the decrease in service over the past few months at Memories...it's unfortunate, but reality. Sad really...really sad...used to be our favorite hangout and now has become our least favorite hangout... read more

The most diverse Dive bar I have ever been to! Stop by and enjoy some great company in our living room! Love this place

Favorite bar of all time. Great bartenders and great drinks. If you don't like this place, than it's probably your fault cause you don't belong! read more

World Cup is now people- catch the game here and meet cool people from Denmark. They also have MGD in the bottle- it's no myth. Ringling kids are super cool, if I wasn't so loaded all the time I might have a meaningful conversation with them. A Latina chick once gave me her card....she was cute. read more

Memories lounge has a great atmosphere, great clientele, and they make you feel right at home. Like sports?!? It is the place to be!