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Primary Areas with Nightlife
  • Beale Street
  • Cooper-Young
  • Highland Strip
  • Overton Square
Student Favorites
  • Alfred’s
  • Atlas
  • The Flying Saucer
  • Neil’s
  • Senses
  • Zinnie's
Other Places to Check Out
  • Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
  • Atlas Dance
  • Bayou Bar & Grill
  • The Beauty Shop
  • The Blue Monkey
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
  • Celtic Crossing
  • Earnestine & Hazel’s
  • Fat Tuesday
  • Happy Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
  • Hi-Tone Café
  • Huey's Midtown
  • Newby’s
  • P & H Café
  • Raiford’s Lounge
  • RP Tracks
  • Side Street Grill
  • Slow Motions
  • Wild Bill’s
  • Zinnie's
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer pong
  • Card games
  • Circle of Death/Ring of Fire
  • TV/movie games ("'The OC' Drinking Game")
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Memphis Flyer magazine
  • www.memphistravel.com

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Whether they're technically legal to drink or not, Rhodes students always find ways to have fun. Greek life dominates the on-campus night scene on weekends. At least one fraternity hosts a party each night, and these are open to the entire campus. The parties aren't crazy, but they can still be a lot of fun, particularly while they're still new during your freshman and sophomore years. Plus, you don't have to worry about a DD (designated driver), and often the fraternities make a few pledges DD for students if the party moves to a house off campus. Rhodes Activities Board (RAB) also hosts bus parties at local clubs that are usually a blast, so that’s another thing to look forward to.

As students get older, many like to venture out into Memphis to explore the local bar/club scene. Beale Street is perfect if you're over 21, but if you want to avoid getting kicked out, you'll have to get there at around 8:50 p.m.—they start checking IDs at around 9 or 10, and using a fake is risky. Dance clubs like Senses, Atlas, and 152 can be a lot of fun if you go with a group of friends, and all you have to do is ask around to figure out which bars and clubs will "overlook" your birth year. Some places can get a little sketchy, particularly late at night, but talk to upperclassmen and it won't be long before you figure out where or where not to go. Students who want louder, bigger parties check out the night scenes at local universities like University of Memphis and Christian Brothers. And if drinking isn't your thing, Memphis is full of great live music venues and restaurants. Regardless of your age or party style, you'll never have a shortage of things to do at night, when you're ready to take a break from schoolwork.

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Nightlife at Rhodes College

thirdie

'13

Arts

3.1
B-

Rhodes Nightlife

very fratty, transportation is not offered by the school so you're on your own getting to and from downtown. Lotta house parties and on campus parties but they get kind of redundant and boring after freshman year. Alex's has awesome tenders it's a good place for the drunchies/ Zinnies is a definite Rhodes hang out but it's a fratty fratty crowd. There's a party on campus every weekend so you won't miss much if you don't want to go to a bar. Dublin house is new and an awesome bar. Not specifically a rhodes hang out but you're guaranteed to see a few "rhodents" without being overwhelmed.

Dec 12, 2011

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cupidess

'11

Business Administration and Management

3.8
B+

Be Friendly and You'll Be Liked.

While most of the fun I've had has been on campus, Memphis does have a lot to offer (especially for those who have turned 21). I would recommend hitting up a few fraternity parties as well as campus-sponsored events. Bus parties tend to be a good time, and you don't have to worry about a DD!

Jun 15, 2011

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clieb

'14

History

4.6
A

Nightlife Is Fun

Most of the parties are on campus or really close to campus so they're convenient. I don't drink and I like that I don't feel pressured to, though alcohol is definitely available all the time. I've gone to some parties with kids at other schools and still had fun. Overall, Memphis is a great place to be and you can always find something to do on the weekends.

Apr 26, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the off-campus bar and club scene on the following topics

What is the party scene like on campus?

What’s the best way to get to the popular nightlife spots?

Facts

Club Crawler

Memphis nightclubs are fairly good, and most close at 2 a.m. or later. The following clubs are some of the best in the city and have great music and good dance scenes. Usually the clubs are filled with college students, local Memphians, and 20-somethings.

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Alex’s Tavern

Organization Parties

Sometimes clubs and organizations on campus rent out ballrooms or other spaces, and throw private parties for Rhodes students or members of their organizations. These parties usually bring out a big crowd and are generally a lot of fun. They are well advertised around campus, whether by word of mouth, posters, or emails.

Did You Know? Despite the inability to (legally) purchase alcohol, students under 21 are at no disadvantage when it comes to interesting nightlife options. There are plenty of fun places with music and dancing, or quieter coffee shops with open mic nights and such, if that is more of your scene.

Club ListingsWhat's This?

Senses

Senses is probably Memphis’s best dance club. It has four different themed dance rooms, and the lighting and music are amazing. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

2866 Poplar Ave.

Memphis

(901) 454-4081

www.sensesthenightclub.com

Spectrum

Spectrum is the main gay club in Memphis. It has two different dance floors, features drag shows, and has various theme nights.

616 Marshall Ave.

Memphis

Club 152 on Beale

Club 152 is located downtown on Beale and attracts a lot of different characters. The club usually has a number of different DJs each night, and they play mostly mainstream hip-hop tunes. On Fridays and Saturdays, the place is usually at its full capacity. The drinks are pretty expensive, though there are specials sometimes. If you’re into it, the weekends can get pretty wild.

152 Beale St.

Memphis

(901) 544-7011

club152memphis.com

Hollywood Disco

Also known as Raifords, Hollywood Disco is a popular place for Greek formals and parties hosted by Rhodes organizations. You have to be 21 to drink, but it's one of the best dance clubs in Memphis, so it's a fun club to check out, regardless of your age.

115 Vance Ave.

Memphis

(901) 528-9313

www.hollywooddisco.com

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Rum Boogie Café

This is the place to go for killer music. Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Many people go here for the laid-back atmosphere, the ribs, the rum selection, and the famous musicians that randomly show up and jam out on stage.

182 Beale St.

Memphis

(901) 528-0150

rumboogie.com

Neil’s Music Room

Going to Neil’s while at Rhodes (or just in Memphis) is a must. This place is great; they usually have worthwhile drink specials, and the music is fantastic. Wednesday is "College Night."

1835 Madison Ave.

Memphis

(901) 278-6345

www.neilsbar.com

Young Avenue Deli

Young Avenue Deli is a favorite among Rhodes students, who go there for the live music and pool tables. Bands play five nights out of the week, and happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the week. The cover charge depends on the band that’s playing, and you have to be 21-and-up or have a guardian with you to see the show. The checking of IDs is lenient, however.

2119 Young Ave.

Memphis

(901) 278-0034

youngavenuedeli.com

Silky O’Sullivan’s

Silky’s has been on Beale since 1992 and is a very popular bar for the 21-and-up crowd. There’s a cover charge on Fridays and Saturdays, and every weekend they have live music. The drinks are a bit expensive, but the dueling pianos and blues music make up for it.

183 Beale St.

Memphis

(901) 522-9596

silkyosullivans.com

Murphy’s

Frequent live music and beer specials, with a very cheap menu with appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, and fries. This dive bar is a great place to relax with friends.

1589 Madison Ave.

Memphis

(901) 726-4193

Alfred’s on Beale

Alfred’s opened in the 1980s and has been going strong ever since. It’s a favorite on Beale Street and is usually packed. Local bands play throughout the week, and Alfred's has a two-story patio.

197 Beale St. at Third

Memphis

(901) 525-3711

www.alfredsonbeale.com

Alex's Tavern

1445 Jackson Ave.

Memphis

(901) 278-9086

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Right off of Beale, with frequent live music, Flying Saucer is a student favorite. This place serves a variety of domestic, import, and microbrew beers. Try the “fire sale beer of the day” and save a few bucks.

130 Peabody Place

Memphis

(901) 523-8536

www.beerknurd.com/stores/memphis

Dan McGuinness Pub

Authentic Irish food and atmosphere, with live Celtic music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. This place has a wide variety of draught beer and offers outdoor dining. Dan’s also showcases English Premier League soccer matches on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

4698 Spottswood

Memphis

(901) 761-3711

www.danmcguinnesspub.com/spottswood

What to Do if You're Not 21What's This?

Senses

Great place to go if you want to dance! It can get a little sketchy sometimes, so go with a group, but Thursday night is "College Night."

2866 Poplar Ave.

Memphis

(901) 454-4081

www.sensesthenightclub.com

Paradiso Movie Theater

Both underage and "of age" students enjoy going to the movies.

584 South Mendenhall

Memphis

(901) 682-1754

www.malco.com

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