Fondren is a vibrant, historic & culturally rich neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, known for…read moreits diverse community, unique owner-operated businesses, local restaurants, art galleries, and lively atmosphere. This was once the site of the Mississippi Lunatic Asylum, the area was named after the Fondren family who settled there in the late 19th century. Today, it is a thriving hub for arts, music, and community events, offering a blend of historic architecture and modern amenities.

Amazing place to hang out in Fondren! It's right behind the pizza spot. Fun yard games, live music,…read moreplenty of space to spread out and socialize, and a great bar with sells beer and liquor. This is just what Fondren needed to be an extra amazing neighborhood. Visit!

Ok so where do I begin?…read more...... It's Memorial Day weekend and I've been hearing about "Freelon's" the ENTIRE time I've been in MS (which has been about a month and some change). So I decided to go. Here are the results: Entry fee $10 (not toooo bad but I didn't pay) - CHECK Drinks free for ladies before a certain time, and $10 afterwards - CHECK Very Loud ratchet music (all the Dirty South hits + Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B) - CHECK People ACTUALLY Dancing (not usual in MS area oddly enough)- CHECK Ratchet as hell - CHECK Great time dancing, chilling, and grooving to the music - CHECK My only con was the smoke. Lighters were flickering everywhere and suddenly my nostrils and eyeballs were filled with all types of smoke. Not to mention my clothes were done for. I left with a bit of a headache but overall it was a good time. I'll be back! I recommend to go at least once.

Are you in the Jackson, MS area, and looking for something to do? Go to Freelons. It's the best…read moreclub for ages 21-25. Every time I go to Freelons there is a long line. The JSU students really love this place; or rather it's the only place decent for them to go. I haven't been in about a year but the music is good, $2 drinks before 12am for ladies, and about $10 for admission. I don't go to clubs anymore, but Freelons is definately the best thing going on in Jackson, MS so far...

This place differently does not look like the pictures you will see on the internet. I came here on…read morea Saturday night and it was a very young crowd. I mean there were a lot of people with "x's" on their hand. They were charging a $5 cover and there were not a lot of people there outside of the people at a party in a private area on the side of place. It shares a building with another bar/restaurant called the 4th and Goal Sports Cafe. They have a huge parking lot that it shares with the other businesses located in the strip mall that it is in. It is a dimly lit joint that has 2 pool tables, a bar in the back, an indoor deck above the bar that you can rent out, a huge dance floor/open space with a few tables and chairs set up around it. There is also a stage and screens with television programming projected on them. For some reason they had hockey playing on them while I was there. They had a DJ playing all the hot hits. That was the best part of the night club by far. All and all, I was not very impressed and found myself yawning and saw many people leaving after only a few minutes of coming in. I was in bed by 11. I thought Saturday's were its best night, but I could be wrong.

The bartenders are overcharging the AFRICAN American customer. I was visiting from Memphis, I am a…read moreLaw enforcement officer and observed this practice taking place. I watched the bartenders conversing after ordering a drink and stopped the bartender before preparing my drink only to fill my glass with ice to water down my drink. Black people, you are being jacked and over charged for your drinks. Wise up!!!!$14 I paid for a Hennessy and Grand Mariner drink. Unreal!!!!!

My family and I went here for my mother in laws birthday celebration. This was my first time…read morevisiting this spot and was really surprised at how well the food and drinks turned out. The speakeasy bar was decorated really nice with Christmas decorations. This created a nice cozy vibe for a date night or family fun night. The service was fast and we were seated right away. If it's your birthday you can enjoy a free birthday shot! We enjoyed our time!

Came here while in town on business and thoroughly enjoyed my time. It's literally set up in the…read moreback of a restaurant, so you feel like you're going to a super secret place. The drinks were so good and the fries were just what I needed at that moment. Our bartender was really cool and helped me decide on a mixed drink. I liked the decor and the vibe. I thought the restaurant out front was cute too. It had a 50s vibe with its decor. The Apothecary is not a big space, but you felt like you were the only ones there while enjoying your drinks. It was a fun night and I'd go back.

Nice rooftop patio and although the building is not very tall but still has a relatively good…read moreviews. They have live music most times I've been there and good bar selection. Can get crowded and has limited seating thus the docked points. Would definitely go back and recommend.

Living in Jackson, MS, you learn to live without certain things. Fact of the matter is, we just…read moredon't get the big-name concerts and performers here in lil' ole' Jackson. I've grown to accept it, but I think it's a damn shame because I bet tons of performers would love a chance to play at Duling Hall-- one of the coolest venues you can check out in the Southeast. Located inside an old, converted elementary school, Duling Hall is host to several different businesses, including the most popular concert venue in town. Also inside Duling, you'll find Saltine and Babalu (AMAZING food, you can check out my reviews of them!) and my favorite salon in town, Smoak. The concert venue is a really, really neat atmosphere. It's split into two sections, with one being a bit higher up than the other. The lower level is usually standing room during big concerts, while the upper area will often have tables and chairs. The upper area is where the bar is too! During some shows I've seen here, like the burlesque shows that come through occasionally. The stage is relatively low to the ground, so during shows like that, it's easy for the performers to interact with the audience which is super fun. As far as showmanship and technicalities, Duling does an amaaazing job with the concerts. The lights are always on point. The acoustics are fantastic. It's a very spacious venue with crazy high ceilings and some huge windows, so you won't feel too claustrophobic. Ardenland, a local entertainment company, handles all the bookings for Duling and they get some really high-quality, awesome acts here. Even if you've never heard of who's playing, it's always a fun time to head down to Duling and listen to some live music. The best part is that after the show, you're within super-close walking distance of some of Fondren's best bars (The Apothecary, Fondren Public, Caet) so the night can keep going and you can keep jamming!

Fondren is luck to have many wonderful attractions. This is one of the best assets in my opinion…read more This beautifully restored school now houses shopping, restaurants and an event space. Duling Hall hosts many wonderful events each week. From stand up comics, to church services. We are luck to have Ardenland booking the acts for this space. If you have not attended a concert or other event here you really need to. It is an intimate setting with an open bar (the bar is converted to a coffee bar for church services). If you want to find out what is going on here check out www.ardenland.net You will probably be surprised at the number of events that take place in Duling Hall each week.

Monday night DJ was good. Drinks were pretty good although a little small for the cost. Admission…read morewas free. Black lady Bartender was fast and cool. Parking across the street was free. Parking in the lot was $20. Pool tables and hookah is available. Was visiting from Cali and went by myself. Crowd was decent. Good Monday night overall.

I usually come here to hit the happy hour. Happy hour hookah is $15 and 2 for 1 drinks. The most…read morepopular night is Monday night. Hookah is decent as well as the drinks if you looking for an under spot during the week, this is the best spot. Also the wings by Chef D's are really really good! Service is also good.

Great place to have a cocktail or dinner Inside or outside…read morewe did both. Friendly service and good food and cocktails.

What a cool place! So much ambiance!! Crazy ambiance. The only reason not 5 stars: got the burger…read more- great. Cooked to temp and huge. Issues: up charge for switching to the portobello fries (awesome). Same price as regular fries so I m uncertain why there was an up-charge? I hate places that nickel and dime you. The ambiance is why i gave 4 stars. 1 star for up charge. Service from bartender made up the difference. Someone needs to manage the kitchen better! So much ambiance. Oddly, none of the staff really knew/ate the food which is why i got the burger- i am not a burger person, but that is pretty much all they knew. Feed your people the food!!

Absolutely love the atmosphere here. Everyone was so kind. Just recently moved to Jackson, and I…read morehave been looking for areas to just relax with maybe a cigar and a drink. I will definitely be returning. Incredible music and very good cigars. Loved it!

The staff was very friendly. The Male and Female bartenders was most definitely a vibe! The music…read morewas on point! I felt safe and I enjoyed myself!

This is a great date night spot. They have lots to do pool tables, giant jenga, cards and connect…read morefour. The bathroom was clean, and the vibe was on point. The music was legit and we really enjoyed ourselves. They had a decent selection of alcohol to choose from. I decided to partake in the Hookah and it was fairly priced with lots of flavors. I was guided to the right flavor and it was very tasty. They do serve food, but we were there for drinks and fun. I did see a plate wall by and it caught my eye.

Great bartender and people were very accommodating. Beer cold and music was good. What else can…read moreyou u want