Downtown / Beale Street
Memphis, United States
Home to the Peabody Memphis and its famous Peabody Ducks, within walking distance of hotels.
Places in Downtown / Beale Street
- The Dame Offers craft cocktails and shared bites, an upscale restaurant and bar beneath the newly renovated Hotel Pontotoc.
- Young Avenue Deli Highly recommended for its fantastic food, plentiful portions, cheap prices and awesome vibe.
- Wild Bill's Offers music ranging from classics to dance to jammy blues and local originals.
Practical notes for Memphis
- Best time to visit
- March to May and September to November offer comfortable weather for exploring Beale Street and Crosstown Concourse.
- Getting around
- Memphis's downtown, Beale Street, and Crosstown Concourse are connected by short drives, with the Comfort Inn and Sheraton within walking distance of Beale Street.
- Currency
- US Dollar ($)
- Language
- English. Spanish is widely spoken in many cities.
- Timezone
- CST (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Current trends
- Memphis's dining scene continues to expand beyond its BBQ roots, with Ritual: bistro, coffee & sips offering artisanal coffee and tea, breakfast, lunch, cocktails and local brews, alongside Young Avenue Deli's fantastic food, plentiful portions, and cheap prices, reflecting the city's blend of new openings and beloved institutions.
Other neighborhoods in Memphis
- Crosstown Concourse — Home to Brizia's woodfired seafood dishes, creative sushi rolls and USDA Prime steaks.
- South Main St. — Home to Kuya, bringing authentic Filipino recipes.
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