Downtown Memphis has an abundance of great hangouts. From juke joints to neighborhood pubs, we've got it covered. Some places offer more novelty of ambience than great service, but whatever the attraction is, these establishments keep people coming back for more. Based on factors such as atmosphere, cuisine, affordability, uniqueness, quality of events, and the keeping of unreasonable hours, here is my list of the top ten hangout bars (in no particular order) in downtown Memphis.

Kooky Canuck - 97 South 2nd Street, (901) 578-9800

Bardog Tavern - 73 Monroe Avenue, (901) 275-8752

South of Beale - 361 South Main Street, (901) 526-0388

The Silly Goose - 100 Peabody Place, (901) 435-6915

Max's Sports Bar - 115 East G.E. Patterson, (901) 528-8600

The Blue Monkey - 513 South Front Street, (901) 527-6665

The Flying Saucer - 130 Peabody Place, (901) 523-PINT

Earnestine & Hazel's - 531 South Main Street, (901) 523-9754

Local Gastropub - 95 South Main Street, (901) 473-9573

Bar None - 119 Main Street, (901) 522-1488

For related articles, check out South Main Nightlife and After-Hours Bars and Clubs.