A Local's Guidebook to Memphis TN
Sightseeing
Fun scale model of the Mississippi River
www.mudisland.com/default.aspx
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Mud Island River Walk
Fun scale model of the Mississippi River
www.mudisland.com/default.aspx
Of hopes and dreams, of challenge and change. It is an American story. This story and struggle that started many centuries ago, continues today—with you.
civilrightsmuseum.org
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Nemzeti Polgárjogi Múzeum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StOf hopes and dreams, of challenge and change. It is an American story. This story and struggle that started many centuries ago, continues today—with you.
civilrightsmuseum.org
Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StParks & Nature
Located on Mud Island, this 105-acre spacious, tree-lined park is a favorite riverside green space for Downtown residents.
www.downtownmemphis.com/directory/greenbelt-park
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Greenbelt Park
830 Island DrLocated on Mud Island, this 105-acre spacious, tree-lined park is a favorite riverside green space for Downtown residents.
www.downtownmemphis.com/directory/greenbelt-park
SUP, Canoe, Kayak, Bike rentals. MTB, walking/running trails, a dog park, and disc golf.
First Horizon Foundation Visitor Center at Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr NSUP, Canoe, Kayak, Bike rentals. MTB, walking/running trails, a dog park, and disc golf.
The Park
http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/meeman-shelby
Disc Golf at Shelby Forst
http://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/meeman-shelby-state-park
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
910 Riddick RdThe Park
http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/meeman-shelby
Disc Golf at Shelby Forst
http://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/meeman-shelby-state-park
You can walk or bike across the Mississippi River.
http://www.bigrivercrossing.com/history
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Big River Crossing
Big River CrossingYou can walk or bike across the Mississippi River.
http://www.bigrivercrossing.com/history
Newly opened Confluence Park offers new trails through the woods on the north of part of Mud Island. Part of the Wolf River Greenway.
Confluence Park
Newly opened Confluence Park offers new trails through the woods on the north of part of Mud Island. Part of the Wolf River Greenway.
https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/bike-rentals
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Greenline Bike Rentals at Shelby Farms Park
6489 Mullins Station Rdhttps://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/bike-rentals
To rent canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), head the Hyde Lake Boat House.
https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/boat-board-rentals
Hyde Lake Boat House
To rent canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), head the Hyde Lake Boat House.
https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/boat-board-rentals
Arts & Culture
"If music was a religion, Then Memphis would be Jerusalem and Sun Studio it's Most Holy Shrine"
Adult tour price is $12 (+tax).
Plan 1 h to an 1.5 h to enjoy the tour.
www.sunstudio.com/
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Sun Studio
706 Union Ave"If music was a religion, Then Memphis would be Jerusalem and Sun Studio it's Most Holy Shrine"
Adult tour price is $12 (+tax).
Plan 1 h to an 1.5 h to enjoy the tour.
www.sunstudio.com/
Graceland
www.elvis.com/
The story of Stax Records is one of a cultural phenomenon that changed the culture of music forever - locally, nationally, and internationally.
www.staxmuseum.com
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Stax Amerikai Soul Zenei Múzeuma
926 E McLemore AveThe story of Stax Records is one of a cultural phenomenon that changed the culture of music forever - locally, nationally, and internationally.
www.staxmuseum.com
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Múzeum
191 Beale Sthttp://www.memphisrocknsoul.org
Free Music Concert Series at Levitt Shell. Picnic baskets, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. They also offer food and beverage for sale in our ShellEats community area. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Levitt Shell in a nonsmoking facility.
www.levittshell.org
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Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveFree Music Concert Series at Levitt Shell. Picnic baskets, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. They also offer food and beverage for sale in our ShellEats community area. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Levitt Shell in a nonsmoking facility.
www.levittshell.org
Essentials
Miss Cordelia’s is a progressive grocery store & deli.
You can walk or ride the beach crusiers from my home to this grocery.
www.misscordelias.com
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Cordelia's Market
737 Harbor Bend RdMiss Cordelia’s is a progressive grocery store & deli.
You can walk or ride the beach crusiers from my home to this grocery.
www.misscordelias.com
It is the only one in town... Now there is a 2nd in Germantown.
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Whole Foods Market
5014 Poplar AveIt is the only one in town... Now there is a 2nd in Germantown.
The Fresh Market
2145 Union AveUpper end groceries
Memphis Cash Saver
1620 Madison AveGreat beer selection including many local beers.
Kroger
1366 Poplar AveOur big chain grocery
Open today 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
2130 Exeter Rd.
Germantown, TN 38138
https://locations.traderjoes.com/tn/germantown/738/
Trader Joe's
2130 Exeter RdOpen today 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
2130 Exeter Rd.
Germantown, TN 38138
https://locations.traderjoes.com/tn/germantown/738/
Food Scene
Best sandwiches in town. The half is plenty big.
finosmemphis.com
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Fino's Italian Deli & Catering
1853 Madison AveBest sandwiches in town. The half is plenty big.
finosmemphis.com
The Arcade has the honor of being Memphis' oldest restaurant. Speros Zepatos founded the diner in 1919. This is a great place to catch a diner breakfast.
www.arcaderestaurant.com
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The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main StThe Arcade has the honor of being Memphis' oldest restaurant. Speros Zepatos founded the diner in 1919. This is a great place to catch a diner breakfast.
www.arcaderestaurant.com
The Rendezvous
52 S 2nd StNot since Adam has a rib been this famous.
www.hogsfly.com
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveOne of my top 3 BBQ shops
www.dancingpigs.com
Central BBQ - Downtown
147 E Butler AveOne of my top 3 BBQ shops
www.cbqmemphis.com
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StI like their caffe mocha
One of the best Mexican restaurants in Memphis. Their chips and salsa are like crack.
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Las Delicias
4002 Park AveOne of the best Mexican restaurants in Memphis. Their chips and salsa are like crack.
A real hole in the wall.
"We love barbecue! and we hope you do too. Make sure you stop by our joint and we guarantee you will have an authentic Memphis barbecue experience!"
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Cozy Corner Restaurant
735 North PkwyA real hole in the wall.
"We love barbecue! and we hope you do too. Make sure you stop by our joint and we guarantee you will have an authentic Memphis barbecue experience!"
Phuong Long
306 N Cleveland StI love their vermicelli
Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AveOne of the top breakfast joints in Memphis
I love the breakfast at this cafe.
They bake all their own goodies.
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Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdI love the breakfast at this cafe.
They bake all their own goodies.
Cafe Eclectic Highland
110 Harbor Town SquareThey have a location here too.
Good place to catch some quality live music while getting some good food. www.lafayettes.com/memphis/
Wednesdays at 5:30pm Catch BRIAN “BREEZE” CAYOLLE AND NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans native Brian Breeze Cayolle’s rich and soulful saxophone style was born from the traditions of the Jazz, Blues and R&B of his hometown. World renown for his strong and spirited tenor saxophone, he has performed with many of the great artists of his time and many of the legends of New Orleans music.
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Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison AveGood place to catch some quality live music while getting some good food. www.lafayettes.com/memphis/
Wednesdays at 5:30pm Catch BRIAN “BREEZE” CAYOLLE AND NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans native Brian Breeze Cayolle’s rich and soulful saxophone style was born from the traditions of the Jazz, Blues and R&B of his hometown. World renown for his strong and spirited tenor saxophone, he has performed with many of the great artists of his time and many of the legends of New Orleans music.
Rizzo's Diner
492 SOUTH MAIN
This is one of my favorite places to eat.
www.rizzosdiner.com
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Rizzo's By Michael Patrick
492 S Main StRizzo's Diner
492 SOUTH MAIN
This is one of my favorite places to eat.
www.rizzosdiner.com
Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Overton Square
2115 Madison AvenueTacos & Tapas
Itta Bena
145 Beale St
www.ittabena.com/memphis
Great for romantic date or quality brunch
www.paulettes.net
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Paulette's Restaurant
50 Harbor Town SquareGreat for romantic date or quality brunch
www.paulettes.net
2009 Food & Wine magazine “Best New Chef” Kelly English is executive chef/owner of acclaimed Restaurant Iris and The Second Line in Memphis. By virtue of his steadfast approach to contemporary southern cuisine, deeply rooted in his Louisiana upbringing and heavily influenced by his travels around the globe, Chef English has earned his position as one of the most recognized culinary names in the South.
www.secondlinememphis.com
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The Second Line
2144 Monroe Ave2009 Food & Wine magazine “Best New Chef” Kelly English is executive chef/owner of acclaimed Restaurant Iris and The Second Line in Memphis. By virtue of his steadfast approach to contemporary southern cuisine, deeply rooted in his Louisiana upbringing and heavily influenced by his travels around the globe, Chef English has earned his position as one of the most recognized culinary names in the South.
www.secondlinememphis.com
Some of the best fried chicken in town. I like it honey hot.
"If the Colonel had Uncle Lou's recipe, he'd be the General."
This is a dive featured on Food Networks Drive Ins, Diners, & Dives.
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Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken
3633 Millbranch RdSome of the best fried chicken in town. I like it honey hot.
"If the Colonel had Uncle Lou's recipe, he'd be the General."
This is a dive featured on Food Networks Drive Ins, Diners, & Dives.
A casual grill. Brunch, lunch and dinner on the Mud Island.
Walk or ride the beach cruisers to it from my home.
www.tugsmemphis.com
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Tug's
51 Harbor Town SquareA casual grill. Brunch, lunch and dinner on the Mud Island.
Walk or ride the beach cruisers to it from my home.
www.tugsmemphis.com
I recently had a Pan Seared Chilean Seabass with Orange Soy Glaze, Miso Broth, Shitake Mushroom Risotto, Sauteed Spinach. It was one of the best cooked pieces of fish I have had in Memphis.
http://mcewensmemphis.com/
26 helybéli ajánlásával
McEwens
120 Monroe AveI recently had a Pan Seared Chilean Seabass with Orange Soy Glaze, Miso Broth, Shitake Mushroom Risotto, Sauteed Spinach. It was one of the best cooked pieces of fish I have had in Memphis.
http://mcewensmemphis.com/
Memphis BBQ Co. 709 Desoto Cove, Horn Lake, MS 38637, United States One of my Top 3 BBQ restaurants. I like the Memphis burger with brisket. Some of my guests from Texas have said their ribs are the best. www.memphisbbqco.com "We forged our reputation in the fires of the world’s toughest BBQ competitions, winning literally thousands of awards and 10 World Championships. Since 2011, we have brought the flavor and style of World Championship BBQ to the public at our restaurant locations."
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Memphis Barbecue Company
709 Desoto CoveMemphis BBQ Co. 709 Desoto Cove, Horn Lake, MS 38637, United States One of my Top 3 BBQ restaurants. I like the Memphis burger with brisket. Some of my guests from Texas have said their ribs are the best. www.memphisbbqco.com "We forged our reputation in the fires of the world’s toughest BBQ competitions, winning literally thousands of awards and 10 World Championships. Since 2011, we have brought the flavor and style of World Championship BBQ to the public at our restaurant locations."
Restaurant Iris specializes in French-Creole cuisine featuring local and seasonal ingredients. English infuses his endless creativity and passion for food into each dish. Whether indulging in his Oysters three ways, a “Knuckle Sandwich”, or a dessert made just for you
http://www.restaurantiris.com/
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Iris
4550 Monroe AveRestaurant Iris specializes in French-Creole cuisine featuring local and seasonal ingredients. English infuses his endless creativity and passion for food into each dish. Whether indulging in his Oysters three ways, a “Knuckle Sandwich”, or a dessert made just for you
http://www.restaurantiris.com/
Lots of different places to eat, shop and see art.
Fresh, handcrafted, and locally sourced: the food in every eatery at Crosstown Concourse has all three in common. No matter what you’re craving, you’ll find it here.
AREA 51 ICE CREAM (Small batch, hand made ice creams)
ART BAR (full-service bar)
THE CURB MARKET (Seasonally fresh. Always local first, the Curb Market)
THE CAFE AT CROSSTOWN ARTS (plant-focused pastries and coffee drinks)
CROSSTOWN BREWING CO. (high quality beer)
FARM BURGER (locally sourced, ever-evolving menu)
FRENCH TRUCK COFFEE (best beans, roast in small batches)
GLOBAL CAFÉ (International food hall, hosts three immigrant/refugee food entrepreneurs)
I LOVE JUICE BAR (vegetarian, gluten-free, and organic when possible and always uses 100% whole fruits and vegetables)
LUCY J'S BAKERY (Full-service bakery)
MEMPOPS (Delicious hand-crafted pops)
PIZZERIA TRASIMENO (serving authentic Neapolitan pizza)
POP-A-ROOS (gourmet popcorn)
https://crosstownconcourse.com/updates/happy-holidays-from-crosstown-concourse
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Crosstown Concourse
1350 Concourse AveLots of different places to eat, shop and see art.
Fresh, handcrafted, and locally sourced: the food in every eatery at Crosstown Concourse has all three in common. No matter what you’re craving, you’ll find it here.
AREA 51 ICE CREAM (Small batch, hand made ice creams)
ART BAR (full-service bar)
THE CURB MARKET (Seasonally fresh. Always local first, the Curb Market)
THE CAFE AT CROSSTOWN ARTS (plant-focused pastries and coffee drinks)
CROSSTOWN BREWING CO. (high quality beer)
FARM BURGER (locally sourced, ever-evolving menu)
FRENCH TRUCK COFFEE (best beans, roast in small batches)
GLOBAL CAFÉ (International food hall, hosts three immigrant/refugee food entrepreneurs)
I LOVE JUICE BAR (vegetarian, gluten-free, and organic when possible and always uses 100% whole fruits and vegetables)
LUCY J'S BAKERY (Full-service bakery)
MEMPOPS (Delicious hand-crafted pops)
PIZZERIA TRASIMENO (serving authentic Neapolitan pizza)
POP-A-ROOS (gourmet popcorn)
https://crosstownconcourse.com/updates/happy-holidays-from-crosstown-concourse
Pizzeria Trasimeno
1350 Concourse AvenueOne of my favorite places to get a pizza
This is my new favorite breakfast spot.
My girlfriend says "Don't tell my grandmother, but their biscuits are better than her's"
Make your own Bludy Marry Bar
https://sunrise901.com/menus/
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Sunrise Memphis
670 Jefferson AveThis is my new favorite breakfast spot.
My girlfriend says "Don't tell my grandmother, but their biscuits are better than her's"
Make your own Bludy Marry Bar
https://sunrise901.com/menus/
I have traveled in Japan and had ramen at famous places there. Robata does a good job with their ramen. They also have pokē which is hard to find in memphis.
www.robatamemphis.com
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Robata Ramen and Yakitori Bar
2116 Madison AveI have traveled in Japan and had ramen at famous places there. Robata does a good job with their ramen. They also have pokē which is hard to find in memphis.
www.robatamemphis.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Bardog Tavern
73 Monroe AveGood high end bar food
www.bardog.com
The Green Beetle
325 S Main StGood burgers
www.thegreenbeetlememphis.com
Come out for a lesson and dance.
Swing Dance:
www.facebook.com/swingdancememphis/
Salsa Dancing:
www.memphisrumbaroom.com
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Rumba Room
303 S Main StCome out for a lesson and dance.
Swing Dance:
www.facebook.com/swingdancememphis/
Salsa Dancing:
www.memphisrumbaroom.com
Very cool and unique lounge. On Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights order a drink and sit around a grand piano listening to some very talented musicians play and sing.
www.molliefontainelounge.com
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Mollie Fontaine Lounge
679 Adams AveVery cool and unique lounge. On Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights order a drink and sit around a grand piano listening to some very talented musicians play and sing.
www.molliefontainelounge.com
Local on Main Street
95 South Main StreetGreat Gastropub
www.localgastropub.com
LOCAL On The Square
2126 Madison AveGreat Gastropub
www.localgastropub.com
Boscos has been brewing award-winning handcrafted beers for over sixteen years. They also have great food and one of the best patios in town.
Jazz brunch on Sundays
www.boscosbeer.com
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Boscos Squared
2120 Madison AveBoscos has been brewing award-winning handcrafted beers for over sixteen years. They also have great food and one of the best patios in town.
Jazz brunch on Sundays
www.boscosbeer.com
Blues City Cafe
138 Beale StOne of my Beale St recommendations.
www.bluescitycafe.com
One of my Beale St recommendations.
www.bbkings.com/memphis
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B.B. King's Blues Club
143 Beale StOne of my Beale St recommendations.
www.bbkings.com/memphis
Rum Boogie Cafe
182 Beale StOne of my Beale St recommendations.
One of my Beale St recommendations.
Catch the Memphis Jazz Orchestra 6pm on Sundays
www.alfredsonbeale.com
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Alfred's On Beale
197 Beale StOne of my Beale St recommendations.
Catch the Memphis Jazz Orchestra 6pm on Sundays
www.alfredsonbeale.com
The best local Brewing Company in town. Rotating food trucks out side.
www.highcottonbrewing.com
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High Cotton Brewing Company
598 Monroe AveThe best local Brewing Company in town. Rotating food trucks out side.
www.highcottonbrewing.com
Greencork
2156 Young AveGood place to try a many different types of wine
Zebra Lounge
2114 Trimble PlPiano Bar
www.thezebralounge.net
Best Rooftop Bar in Memphis
Sip hand-crafted cocktails in cushy fireside seating, or share delectable bites with friends around our communal table with the dramatic Memphis sunset as your backdrop.
Twilight Sky Terrace
79 Madison AveBest Rooftop Bar in Memphis
Sip hand-crafted cocktails in cushy fireside seating, or share delectable bites with friends around our communal table with the dramatic Memphis sunset as your backdrop.
Bear garden
Mixed drinks
Good food
Games
https://www.loflinyard.com/loflinfalls
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Loflin Yard
7 W Carolina AveBear garden
Mixed drinks
Good food
Games
https://www.loflinyard.com/loflinfalls
New local brewing Co.
Great beer
Great view
Expansive outdoor space
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Grind City Brewing Co.
76 Waterworks AveNew local brewing Co.
Great beer
Great view
Expansive outdoor space
SIPS & SUNSETS - Only Rooftop bar on Mud Island
https://terracememphis.com/
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Terrace at The River Inn
50 Harbor Town SquareSIPS & SUNSETS - Only Rooftop bar on Mud Island
https://terracememphis.com/
WISEACRE Brewing Company HQ
398 South B.B. King BoulevardLocal Brewing Company
https://wiseacrebrew.com
Crosstown Brewing Company is a reflection of the neighborhood. It’s scrappy, quirky and driven by a passion to build something amazing. It’s a true original with a wide variety of influences, tastes and personalities. A mix of the best of the past updated to be relevant today.
https://crosstownbeer.com/
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Crosstown Brewing Company
1264 Concourse AveCrosstown Brewing Company is a reflection of the neighborhood. It’s scrappy, quirky and driven by a passion to build something amazing. It’s a true original with a wide variety of influences, tastes and personalities. A mix of the best of the past updated to be relevant today.
https://crosstownbeer.com/
Our primary parking lot and main entrance is on York Avenue, near the funky pigeon mural. We also have a secondary entrance on Cooper Street, near the red "I Love Memphis" mural. There's additional parking on this side.
https://www.memphismadebrewing.com/
84 helybéli ajánlásával
Memphis Made Brewing Company
768 Cooper StOur primary parking lot and main entrance is on York Avenue, near the funky pigeon mural. We also have a secondary entrance on Cooper Street, near the red "I Love Memphis" mural. There's additional parking on this side.
https://www.memphismadebrewing.com/
Ghost River's brewery taproom in downtown Memphis' South Main neighborhood has indoor and outdoor seating. These days, you can order online to pick up your beer curbside.
https://www.ghostriverbrewing.com/taproom-welcome/
42 helybéli ajánlásával
Ghost River Brewery & Taproom
827 S Main StGhost River's brewery taproom in downtown Memphis' South Main neighborhood has indoor and outdoor seating. These days, you can order online to pick up your beer curbside.
https://www.ghostriverbrewing.com/taproom-welcome/
The small-but-mighty taproom is located behind the Rec Room off Broad Avenue, and they have a little patio too—it can fill up fast so be sure to social distance or grab your beer to-go! It’s also located near the Hampline bike path so you can bike over to Overton Park or the Greenline.
https://www.hampline.com/home
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Hampline Brewing
584 Tillman StreetThe small-but-mighty taproom is located behind the Rec Room off Broad Avenue, and they have a little patio too—it can fill up fast so be sure to social distance or grab your beer to-go! It’s also located near the Hampline bike path so you can bike over to Overton Park or the Greenline.
https://www.hampline.com/home
Meddlesome Brewing, located in Cordova, has a taproom with indoor and outdoor seating and regular food trucks. They also offer house-made craft non-alcoholic root beer and soda. Tours not available.
https://meddlesomebrewing.com/
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Meddlesome Brewing Company
7750 B Trinity RdMeddlesome Brewing, located in Cordova, has a taproom with indoor and outdoor seating and regular food trucks. They also offer house-made craft non-alcoholic root beer and soda. Tours not available.
https://meddlesomebrewing.com/
Old Dominick Distillery
305 S Front StGrind City Brewing Co.
76 Waterworks AveEntertainment & Activities
Memphis Állatkert
2000 Prentiss PlWe have pandas!