Rum Boogie Café

Of all the clubs and bars on Beale Street, Rum Boogie Cafe is the one not to miss. If their superfine rum selection and beer aren’t enough to entice you, the Cajun and barbecue menu should–ribs, fried catfish, gumbo and red beans and rice served by fast and friendly servers.

8 / 10
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  • Phone

    (901) 528-0150

  • Website

    rumboogie.com/home.htm

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

182 Beale St (at Third) Memphis , TN 38103 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 49


Keywords:

blues music gator gumbo house band sunshine barbecue good for groups people watching fried catfish key lime pie balcony scenic views great value TVs good for dates spacious spicy food good for singles casual outdoor seating authentic
Carrie Brown

Go up the spiral staircase. I think purely in terms of layout, atmosphere and amenities , this could be the best bar I've ever been to. Games, view , couch , tv 's, bar , live music , balcony , soul.

Jo Grainger

On a Sunday evening they host a jam where individual musicians are called on stage for a couple of songs set. Typically they have never played together making each performance unique. V cool.

Justin Miller

Great place to start off your night at Beale St. Tremendous food while listening to live blues music . Try out their fried pickles and pulled pork .

Tamara Brown

Awesome drinks, great bartenders , band was very entertaining. $5 door cover was worth it!

Divya Mulanjur

Considered a must visit on Beale street when in Memphis. The place has a $3 cover charge but the music is great. Drinks are okay.

Diana A

OMG they are supposed to be known for bbq pork but I'm just praying with every bite that I don't choke! So incredibly DRY! And has loads of bones in it. So disappointed but good place to ppl watch!

Russell Warner

Great place on Beale. Live music , good view of the street, dollar bills all over the walls and cool signed guitars hanging over the bar .

George Glover

Lotsa people come here just for the blues music but it's one of the best deals on Beale for inexpensive food too ...gotta love it!

Memphis Travel

Catch live musicians nightly at Rum Boogie. Grab a seat by the window so you can people watch on Beale while enjoying fantastic tunes .

Rose Lynn

they have AWESOME burgers ! I also highly recommend the fried mushrooms , deeeelish!

Susan Finco

House band is great. Sit outside to people watch while listening to great music .

Katrina Bryant

Bring a friend and get the appetizer sampler....all the best stuff on one plate!

Paul

Outdoor patio is the win for booze and people watching with your crew

Whit Maull

Excellent key lime pie .

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Brandi Bruce

The live music was great. The bbq was shit

Darren Port

Come on the weekends to see the James Govan Band. Talk to the keyboardist, D.C., and ask him "Time is tight, right?"

Jason Call

Brandon Santini band is the real deal. Best blues on Beale. Hands down

Paula Freire

Bad cocktails , excellent music !

Bertha

Must try the gator gumbo and sausage cheese platter

Diana A

The pulled pork sandwich is extremely dry. Ask for more BBQ sauce on the side! Yikes....gonna choke!

Monica S

Great place but "server" service would be awesome upstairs!!

Matthew Guillot

Great lil bar . Getting drinks, cool thing is that the mayor is serving me.

Keith Blodorn

Great music !

William Poynter

RUM and one legged woman!

Monica S

Was told by our waitress that the bread was cooking when she brought our meal out, after eating she said the bread "sucks but i'll bring it if you want it" FINALLY she brought the stalest bread , yum!!

Crystal Rosenbaum

Come for the music , stay for the MUSIC !

Jillian ????????⭐

I've got my bourbon and my beer !!

Sony Mobile WTA

This downtown bar features some of the best live acts in town on a nightly basis.

Angela Michaels

Try the alligator gumbo , it's spicy and delicious.

John Bolen

Brandon Santorini kills I on the harmonica. Any chance to see them is time well spent.

Scott Voyles

Gator Gumbo ! A sure thing. And ask for Sunshine your best bartender

Oswald M A Hackl

I'm in paradiese. Smokin cigars and drinkin by sensational music .

Kara Hunt

Great drink selection

DonMichael Norwood

I come just for the red beans and rice !

Mary Langford-Powell

Daytime bar tender Cindy is awesome!!!!!

Stephanie Reed

The BBQ is too die for and the Blues bands that play here are the real deal.

Merrill O'Ryan

Their fried catfish is probably the best you will find in Memphis! Yum.

Jeremy Hardy

Great food? Or greatest food? Get the sampler

Paul T

Slow service but a place with some nice tunes

Joel Williams

Get beer . Listen to good blues . Enjoy.

JC Mitchell

Good house band

Amanda Brown

Check out Stew and Stacie on the stage!

Robin Niedenfuer

OMG...best blues in Memphis!

Matt Willer

Try the rum

Lee Billings

Ask for Bob Seger!

Sunshine Tucker

Ask for sunshine !!!!!:)

Lydia J.

Ask for Lydia!

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