Memphis: Nightlife

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Blues City Café Dine, dance, and get down at this hopping juke joint with renowned comfort food. Blues wail and tamales sizzle as lively country and blues fans crowd in for the jumping atmosphere. Downtown; 138 Beale St.; 901-526-3637; www.bluescitycafe.com
trendy | dancing | bar | comfort food | blues

Ernestine & Hazel’s This one-time brothel (and seemingly regular dive bar) four-blocks off Beale moonlights as one of Memphis’ hottest spots for social shenanigans. Its rocking juke box and rough-at-the-edges atmosphere draw crowds. South Main; 531 South Main St.; 901-523-9754
trendy | dancing | lounge | dive bar

Melange A fashion forward crowd dominates this trend-dictating lounge in the hippest corner of Memphis. Feast on late-night tapas along with excellent wines and martinis. Midtown; 948 South Cooper St.; 901-276-0002
smart splurge | trendy | notable wine list | tapas

Senses Nightclub Swanky and slick, Senses is Memphis’ answer to the hot nightclubs of Vegas and New York. Six bars, resident DJs, and 10,000+ feet of dance floor pull in an attractive set nightly. Midtown; 2866 Poplar Ave.; 901-454-4081; sensesthenightclub.com
trendy | dancing | bar | dj

The Metro DJs and videos keep the crowd stirred up at this local gay bar. From drag and dancing, to country and coquettery, it’s a great place to find locals and visitors alike. Midtown; 1349 Autumn Ave.; 901-274-8010; www.metromemphisclub.com
dancing | bar | gay | local favorite | dj | video bar