Earnestine and Hazel's

Earnestine and Hazel's is a dive bar South Main Historic District Memphis located in United States.

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Address

531 S Main St (GE Patterson) Memphis , TN 38103 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Smoking Yes
Music Jukebox
Restroom Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 61


Keywords:

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Marc

DailyMeal : “1 of best dive bars , &1 of best brgrs. Get Soul Brgr, simple bun/patty/onion/chz/pick &Soul Sauce. Other option is Dbl Soul Brgr, also good. Check out haunted jukebox , DJd by ghosts ”

Esquire

Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Creep upstairs and snoop through the old brothel , then head back downstairs to get a Soul Burger and a beer . Read more

Rafaela Comunello

Nice and historical place. Meet the rooms upstairs, wich are kind of creepy but fun. Great Soul Burger .

Tau Watts

One of the best blues dives in the downtown Memphis area if not THE best.

Serious Eats

Don't expect local microbrews or a lengthy vegetarian and gluten-free menu. Enjoy a cold brew, listen to the music , and chat with the bartender for stories.

Sharbour Ray

Great "Haunted" Dive Bar...for live blues music - beer - and MEMPHIS made burgers ! Be sure to visit the upstairs haunted rooms...

Mike Moss

Solid dive bar , with history dripping from the walls. Liquor is only served Wed - Sat in the bar upstairs, and beer selection is basic, but it works. Get in here.

David Ramsey

Dive AF! id est, really quite enjoyable. Beers cost a bit more than at home - but cheaper than Beale St. Also, jukebox has so many great tunes !

Alexis J.

The atmosphere alone is enough to make me want to go back! The sol burger was amazing! Go to the second floor and look for hazel :)

Lindsey Koehler

The coolest bar I've ever been to. I love that it's a little dive but has so much history. And the burgers are awesome too.

Max Hoover

I'm 15 and coming to a dive bar like this doesn't make me regret it. There's a sort of serenity in sitting and enjoying the decaying, historical, vintage brothel .

Natasha Mayton

Do not use the restroom here. Especially the restroom on the 2nd floor. There's at least 2 ghosts up there.

Alex Sy

Check out the secret bar upstairs complete with creepy restrooms and bathtubs.

Alex Sy

The burger here is the final evolution of the McDonald’s double cheeseburger . A. Must. Try.

heather wallace

Great atmosphere but not vegetarian/vegan friendly unless you want potato chips

Ben Woff

THE classic dive bar for downtown Memphis. Check out the haunted upstairs, too, if you dare.

Pablo Gaviria

Actually, if you ask Nate about ghosts , I am pretty sure he will tell you he doesn't believe in them but do ask him about the history of the place. He knows all about it.

Mr Maggio

Great classic bar , dont forget to order your burguer !!

The Commercial Appeal

The soul burger is a don't-miss, and bring plenty of $1 bills for the jukebox . And if the bartender has time, ask them to tell you about the ghosts that haunt the Downtown joint.

Kirsten

This has got to be the only bar in Memphis where you can have your beer in a bathtub. Head upstairs and get in.

Skip Ledbetter

Now serving full bar !

IFC

Your average dive bar , that’s not your average dive bar . The soul burger , night scene, jukebox , and history of the place make the environment and its raving reviews.

Darren Port

On the weekends they open the 'Bar ' upstairs. Have a couple of beers with the guy... He's been here almost 30 years!

Len Burke

Gumbo is fantastic here as well !

Dan Lam

Service is super nice here. This is where they filmed 'My Blueberry Nights' starring Norah Jones, Rachel Weisz and David Strathairn.

Katie Pitre

Ultra dive. Stick to Bud Light & play the jukebox . Conveniently located right next door to Amtrak station.

Susan Finco

Soul burger + great jukebox music = wonderful day to spend an hour or two

Russell Joseph

2 words: Soul. Burger . And check out the upstairs!

Elie Bleier

Don't leave without checking out the second floor!

Davy Snuggle

Get lost upstairs. Great place for a seance

Chett

This place has been in most Memphis movies . Ask for stories.

Sergio Torres

Great bar , seen in a lot of movies ????

S. Julian

Remember to chat it up with Keenan the head barman and Soul Burger Specialist. Tell him "S." sent you..

Rachel Smith

bring cash for the juke and order a soul burger for the love of god

Gayle Schultz

George Russell George, owner, was gracious & talkative, signed a pic of Elvis & BB King for my daughter!

Wilbur Hensley

Get a soul burger

Mariel Elizabeth

Amazing soul burgers ! Nice dive bar !

Glen Gilmore

It's a joy to watch them make a Soul burger . Pure love.

Christopher Collins

Get a Soul Burger and dance to the best jukebox in the world. Really gets going around 12:00 on the weekends.

Trish Kosik

Ask Clarence to explain the history of the building.

Traveler Lloyd

Take time to tour the upstairs.

John Gehrig

Secret Special: Mayor gets a FREE beer ! Ask about it!

Katie Benjamin Steed

Tour the "haunted" upstairs. Get a soul burger .

Morgan Rose

Best jukebox in the city ?

Dalton Schultz

Soul burger ! Nothin like walking in so many famous peoples footsteps!

Elizabeth Gagliano

The best soul burgers in Memphis in a haunted brothel ? Sign me up.

Dive Bar Shirt Club

Earnestine & Hazel's!

Gina Gonzalez

Such a cool historical building .

Matthew Arnold

Phenomenal jukebox

Dina Fierro

Soul Burger and a soul-filled jukebox . Drown your sorrows.

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