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Best Downtown Memphis bars
Flying Saucer is one of Best Downtown Memphis bars.

1. Flying Saucer

8.3
130 Peabody Pl (at S 2nd St), Memphis, TN
Beer Garden · Downtown Memphis · 90 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ryburn: 70 beers on tap, 125 in bottles, beer flights and mixers. Pool, darts. Most drafts $3 for Pint Nite every Monday. One craft beer on $3 Fire Sale Tuesday-Sunday.

Blind Bear is one of Best Downtown Memphis bars.

2. Blind Bear

7.9
119 S Main St (At Gayoso Ave), Memphis, TN
Speakeasy · Downtown Memphis · 49 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ryburn: Drink a PBR in a glass jar in this beautiful Downtown speakeasy.

Bardog Tavern is one of Best Downtown Memphis bars.

3. Bardog Tavern

8.9
73 Monroe Ave (Front), Memphis, TN
Bar · Downtown Memphis · 105 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ryburn: Cozy locals' bar in the Downtown core. Great food - try the sliders, spaghetti and meatballs, Dog of the Day.

Max's Sports Bar is one of Best Downtown Memphis bars.

4. Max's Sports Bar

8.2
115 E Ge Patterson Ave (btw Main and Mulberry), Memphis, TN
Sports Bar · South Main Historic District · 23 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ryburn: 10 TVs, Buzztime trivia and poker, great place to watch sports, friendly locals.

The Brass Door is one of Best Downtown Memphis bars.

5. The Brass Door

8.2
152 Madison Ave (btwn S. 2nd and 3rd St.), Memphis, TN
Pub · Downtown Memphis · 34 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ryburn: New Irish pub in the core. Live music venue downstairs. Lounge area in the mezzanine.

Kooky Canuck is one of Best Downtown Memphis bars.

6. Kooky Canuck

7.9
87 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN
Burger Joint · Downtown Memphis · 110 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ryburn: Big, reasonably-priced beers and mixed drinks. Full bar. Good menu - try the poutine and other Canadian specialties. Kid-friendly, with 18-scoop ice cream sundaes and s'mores you make at the table.

Silly Goose is one of Best Downtown Memphis bars.

7. Silly Goose

8.2
100 Peabody Pl (at S Main St), Memphis, TN
Lounge · Downtown Memphis · 37 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ryburn: Lounge-style atmosphere. Full bar. Poker on Monday, live music Tue-Wed, DJ Thur-Sat.

Beale Street Tap Room is one of Best Downtown Memphis bars.

8. Beale Street Tap Room

7.4
168 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Bar · Downtown Memphis · 20 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ryburn: Non-touristy dive bar on Beale. Live music, 20 beers on draft, full bar. Great food from King's Palace next door is available. Join the Mug Club to get discounts and bigger pours on draft beers.

Ferraro's Pizzeria & Pub is one of Best Downtown Memphis bars.

9. Ferraro's Pizzeria & Pub

8.1
111 Jackson Ave (Front St.), Memphis, TN
Pizzeria · Downtown Memphis · 23 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Ryburn: Great pizza and some of the most inexpensive PBR in town. Two nights a week they have $15 all-you-can-eat-and-drink pizza and PBR: Tuesday (trivia with Kevin Cerrito) and Thursday (karaoke).