Thursday, December 18, 2008

Christmas and New Year's Eve in Downtown Memphis

You may find yourself downtown on Christmas and in need of dinner or a drink or both. The following is a current list of downtown bars and restaurants that will be open, according to the Memphis Restaurant Association website http://www.memphisrestaurants.com

Bars:
Alfred's
BB Kings
The Blue Monkey
Club 152
The Flying Saucer
Westy's


Restaurants:
Capriccio (inThe Peabody)
Sole (Westin Hotel)
Grill 83 (Madison Hotel)
The Inn at Hunt Phelan
Westy's

Downtown will be the place to be on New Year's Eve. Here's what's happening:

The Peabody New Year's Eve Party: Featuring live music throughout the hotel on three different stages. Bands include Lord T. & Eloise and Gabby Johnson. 21 years or older. December 31, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. $35.00 per person. www.peabodymemphis.com

Countdown on Beale: Live music at Handy Park and in the clubs, as well as fireworks, a countdown to the New Year, and a champagne toast at midnight. December 31, 2008, 6:00 p.m. Beale Street. www.bealestreetmerchants.com


Bluff City Ball: North Mississippi Allstars, Lucero, Amy LaVere, Jim Dickinson, 7pm. Tickets $30- $45 www.orpheum-memphis.com

2 comments:

Emily said...

Hey there - Texas de Brazil is not open on Xmas Day (I called and they said they were closed on the 25th). It would have been my #1 choice to take the family!

Ms. Liminal said...

Thanks Emily - I have removed Texas de Brazil from the list. Go to the Memphis Retaurant Association website for a complete list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas.
http://www.memphisrestaurants.com/