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    Murphy's

    4.0 (24 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Live music
    Juke Box
    Very loud
    Divey

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    David M.

    Located across the street from the former, late- great punk club 'The Antenna' (now gone the way of CBGB's) Murphy's has taken up the musical mantle of it former neighbor. Murphy's is a great place to see a punk band or rock-n-roll show. Seems like most of the younger, rockabilly and punk bands that come through town play here, as well as a fair share of local bands. They have great burgers and 'pub grub' for lunch and full bar and choice of beers. A back room pool table and outdoor patio area provide good conversation spots, between sets.

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    Jolynna M.

    If you're into dive bars, you'll love Murphy's. It's a little dark, a little seedy, but totally cool. Locals come here because they serve up strong drinks, cold brew and offer some pretty decent bar grub as well - like fried cheese sticks, jalapeno poppers and their fairly famous "Murphy Burger". A lot of really good bands play here, and you can check out their myspace page to keep up with who's scheduled. The link is http://www.myspace.com/murphysmemphis. Oh, and they have a nice deck as well. A perfect spot to kick back when the weather is cooperative.

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    Midtown staple. Best in town for St. Patrick's Day! Crowd varies vastly depending on time of day or the band.

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    Outstanding service. Excellent drinks and food. I can't say enough great things about this place. Very welcoming and friendly.

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    The usual bar food well done! Neighborhoid atmosphere makes this a good place to chill with friends after work.

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    Three words: EL KARAOKE GRANDE! Everyone here is super friendly. The karaoke selection is superb. It's a great local meet n greet.

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    Saw my fair share of things here, but it was always a good time and the staff are all great.

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    4.5
    (301 reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    Irish Irish Irish (Fancy Restaurant)…read more This was the first experience making reservations for an Irish pub, but it was way more than a pub. Think date night. The food was a delight! Recommend the pimento cheese bread sticks for appetizer or any other time. Also, this was the first time I've had a Kilkenny draft which was another highlight. I see now it's rare to find. Smooth and creamy. If I lived nearby, I would be here more often. It's a little on the expensive side, but well worth the price and experience. Just pointing it out to expect to pay, but also pointing out it was worth every cent.

    The service was fantastic. Some appears to be rush or don't want to be bothered. But overall, they…read moreare very good. Fanatic decore, and ambiance. It is a good place to go to socialize. Unfortunately, the food has been consistently underwhelming during my recent visits. I first ordered the lamb chops. They were not what I would consider traditional lamb chops and were surprisingly chewy and difficult to enjoy. I returned and decided to try the Irish Curry Chicken. It was, without exaggeration, one of the worst dishes I've had there. The menu described it as chicken thigh, but it was clearly chicken breast. The dish lacked basic seasoning and flavor. There was very little salt, umami, or curry flavor. The rice was wet, overcooked, and mushy. Overall, the entire meal tasted like something taken from a grocery store freezer section and reheated. At this point, I would recommend sticking to the fries and the burgers, which remain the strongest items on the menu.

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    One open area, which they also offer booths and private dining.
    One open area, which they also offer booths and private dining.
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    Bardog Tavern

    Bardog Tavern

    4.1
    (453 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    If the food is "next level," let's at least spell it like it deserves --but the vibe you're going…read morefor is solid. Here's a clean, strong review that keeps your energy: Hands down one of the best spots in town. The beer selection is top-tier--something for everyone, whether you're into classics or trying something new. The food is next level, especially the fries... easily top 3 I've ever had. Crispy, flavorful, and addictive. The atmosphere seals the deal: great music, high energy, and the fact that they're open until 3am is a game changer. Best part? The service is always on point. Staff is friendly, fast, and actually cares about the experience.

    One of the Worst Customer Service Experiences I've Had After…read moreattending a Pride event and visiting from out of town, my friend and I stopped by Bar Dogs late at night/early in the morning on June 7th, hoping to grab some food before heading back to our hotel. Unfortunately, we were met with one of the rudest bartenders I've ever encountered. As soon as we sat down at the bar, the bartender--a Caucasian woman with a short haircut whose name I unfortunately didn't get--greeted us with an attitude that immediately made us feel unwelcome. Instead of providing friendly service, she was dismissive, impatient, and rushed us through placing our to-go order. She informed us that we could not eat at the bar, which was completely fine. We agreed without any issue and ordered our food to go. However, when my food arrived, I simply opened the container to make sure my order was correct before leaving. She immediately rushed back over and aggressively said, "Didn't I tell you that you could not eat at the bar?" I hadn't taken a single bite--I was only checking my order. Rather than politely clarifying the policy, she continued to scold us and make us feel like we were inconveniencing her simply by being there. We still hadn't even received my friend's food, yet she seemed more interested in lecturing us than providing basic customer service. Once my friend's food finally arrived, we left as quickly as possible. As visitors in town celebrating Pride, we expected a welcoming atmosphere and basic courtesy. Instead, we experienced hostility, impatience, and a complete lack of professionalism. There's a huge difference between enforcing a policy and treating customers with disrespect, and this bartender clearly doesn't understand that distinction. The food may have been fine, but the service was so unpleasant that I would never return or recommend Bar Dogs to anyone looking for a friendly place to eat or have a drink. Customer service training is desperately needed.

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    4.4
    (39 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    This smash burger was killer ... thanks for the recommendation Brad ... drinks were also amazing …read more. the patio is awesome

    I LOVE breweries so visiting this place on Beale was a no brainer…read more Like most breweries, they have a selection to choose from. The options are displayed on a large screen above the bar. I believe the place was empty when we took a seat at the bar but another party of 2 followed shortly behind and sat a little bit further down the bar. I tried something that sounded better than it tasted but ultimately this is a matter of personal preference and I have a high maintenance palate. The people next to us got wings, which looked good until they were dangerously close to a leak that had sprung from one of the exposed pipes above. They had to move to a table behind us and then some of the staff got a bucket to place on the bar to catch the dripping water but that made a very loud noise so then they put a towel inside of the bucket. I will admit that I have never experienced such a thing before. It looked like the pipe that was dripping had tape wrapped over that area so they had tried a "bandaid" fix in the past but it didn't work. Obviously, this does negatively impact the "ambiance" portion of the overall experience and getting the impression that this is an issue that could have been fully addressed previously but the decision was made not to. It wouldn't stop me from going back but it certainly isn't ideal.

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    Ghost River Brewing
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    Dan McGuinness Pub

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    4.0
    (82 reviews)
    13.0 mi
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    We ate in here last night for the first time. I got take away once a long long time ago, like 5-6…read moreyears or so. It is a divey bar/Irish pub. There was music playing the whole time but not loud at all - loud enough you could hear it but it didn't impede upon your conversations in the slightest. And by the way the music they had playing last night (Tuesday Feb 10 2026) was EXCELLENT!! I felt like I was at a bar from my youth with that soundtrack. We started with 2 appetizers, pub pretzels and the Celtic queso dip. The pretzels came with honey mustard and some of the queso. The Celtic queso has tortillas and what appeared to be house made potato chips. Both were very good! The 2 adults had some beer on tap. A Yeungling and a 201 Hoplar. Kid (well he is 21 but doesn't drink) had a coke. Entrees were a smash burger with fries, a Buffalo chicken sliders with onion rings, and a shepherds pie with mashed potatoes and gravy and okra. Everything was very good! Often fried things are either over or under done and come out not great however whoever was working the fryer was on it because the onion didn't pull out of the rings when you bit it and the okra was still nice inside the breading. Excellent waitress who kept checking on us and nice environment. What's not to like!! Definitely will return.

    Deeeeeelicious and fun. We had never eaten in here although we'd talked about it dozens of times…read more (I think we picked up here once many years ago but I don't have strong memories of it.) But I was super impressed with the quality of the food! I expected a dive. And it is. But the food was fabulous!! Also, our waitress was excellent. Kudos to her. The inside is fun. Definite dive bar energy. We went all in. Appetizers, drinks, entrees. I regret nothing. We started with the queso appetizer and the pub pretzels. Both were very tasty. My one and only critique is that I wished the queso appetizer included some veggies like celery or carrots or something other than just chips. My son ordered the smash burger. Husband got the shepherds pie. I got the buffalo sliders. I like my buffalo chicken to be saucy. So I requested extra sauce. The kitchen seemed to misunderstand and instead of extra saucy, they put my sauce on the side and none on the chicken. Our waitress offered to send it back. That was not necessary. So she brought me lots of extra sauce. Incredible. The sauce was excellent. The chicken was excellent!!! Superb quality. Honestly, quite possibly the highest quality piece of chicken I've had on a chicken sandwich. Tender, moist, flavorful, and a large piece of meat. Very very impressed. I got the onion rings, at the suggestion of our waitress. They were fantastic. Washed it all down with a Yuengling. Truly, I can't say enough about this place. I was highly impressed. Most of the other customers appeared to be regulars who were seated at the bar. There were only a few groups seated at traditional tables. It was a Tuesday evening so I'm sure it's much busier on a Friday or Saturday. Oh - and just as we were leaving, they were setting up for karaoke. Apparently Tuesdays are karaoke night. Oh! And! The check was $77. That's with three beers, a Coke, two appetizers, three entrees! Not bad. Not bad at all!!

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    The bar was busy
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    Brookhaven Pub & Grill

    Brookhaven Pub & Grill

    3.5
    (155 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    ATTENTION!!!‼ Brookhaven Pub and Grill has been such an…read moreincredible experience for people with special needs and their caretakers! We come once a week for lunch, and on only our second visit we were greeted with such genuine kindness, patience, and understanding that it truly meant the world to us. Greg and Cordero always make their guests feel welcomed, respected, and comfortable, and that level of compassion does not go unnoticed. It is rare to find a place that is not only accommodating to individuals with special needs, but that also treats them with such warmth and dignity. We deeply appreciate the way your team goes above and beyond to create a positive experience for EVERYONE!! Thank you for your kindness and hospitality -- you have earned lifelong customers, and we look forward to many more lunches with you all!

    They're under construction which is fine, but the covered outside seating was just so so so loud…read more Like I couldn't talk to someone at my table and there were only 5 of us, loud. I am not sure if that's normal or something they are still fixing, but my understanding was they were only doing construction on the main dining area. IDK but I will definitely not sit out there again as I didn't even really get to talk to my friend. I liked the nachos I got but the okra was just ok. Could've used some seasoning. The Tiger Bleu Chips my friend ordered were a cool idea. I don't like buffalo sauce nor bleu cheese so I tried some chips and liked them but not the sauces. I loved the chicken on it though. I am not sure if it's the same chicken as the nachos but it didn't taste like it was. Honestly, it would be cool if they had options for the chips like maybe other sauces. Unfortunately, they messed up my husbands burger twice, which is not great. But the burger itself just tasted like nothing, which was worse. Hubby's tater tots were too salty. NGL, everything was just a little off and I think this place just isn't for me. Liked: - Nachos: Ultimate Chicken Ok: - Appetizer: Tiger Bleu Chips (chicken was delish) - Side: Okra Disliked: - Burger - Side: Tater Tots

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    Jalapeño chicken wrap
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