Memphis New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl

New Year’s Eve is the best time to cut loose in Memphis, Tennessee! Whether you’re visiting for the day or just passing through, there’s no better way to ring in the new year than with a night of fun around the city. Here’s your guide to the best New Year’s Eve bar crawls and nightlife culture in Memphis!

Historical Bar Crawl

One of the most unique ways to experience Memphis nightlife is to join a historical bar crawl. This two hour long adventure brings visitors to some of the oldest and most treasured drinking establishments in the city. Stops include restaurants and bars that have been around for more than 90 years. Learn about the culture and history of the area as you get comfortable behind some of the finest bars in town! You’ll learn about the legacy of the Memphis music scene, see a few famous night-spots, and enjoy some great conversation.

Party Bike Pub Crawl Downtown

Going even further back in time is a Party Bike Pub Crawl Downtown. The two-hour tour starts out from the heart of downtown Memphis, just steps away from Beale Street. Take to the streets on an electric bike and enjoy immersive experience as you explore more than 10 unique bars and clubs. On this tour you’ll learn about the city’s rich blues music tradition and be able to check out some of its iconic watering holes. After each stop you’ll be able to sample craft beer, wine and other light refreshments while you soak up the amazing vibe of downtown Memphis. The tour also includes a souvenir “MEMPHIS’ t-shirt.

Memphis Tours

The city of Memphis is also home to a wide range of tours tailored for everyone from the active traveller to those who want to get a taste of local life. Getting familiar with a city can be hard but with so much to see and do you can start to get a feel for all that Memphis has to offer. Hop in an open-top bus and explore Memphis from the ground up, going from visiting music legends houses to stopping off at chocolatiers, distilleries, quirky boutiques and more. And after a day or two, you can rest your feet in a beautiful bar or bar-cum-cafe like Cozy Corner Bar or 30 Plus Club.

Things To Do At Night

Memphis has something for every night owl. Whether you’re looking for lively bars and clubs, intimate venues with live music, or dinner followed by drinks at outdoor sundries, there’s plenty to do once the sun goes down. Here’s something fun and exciting for every kind of traveler:

• Watching live jazz or blues up close at one of the many small music venues scattered around town.
• Spending an evening trying every flavor at Jerry’s snow cone stand with ice-cold Gizmo drinks.
• Grabbing dinner outside on Beale Street then hitting up some of Downtown’s rooftop bars.
• Heading out to Overton Square’s many bars before hopping to all three Bayou settings.
• Seeing a show at Murphy’s or Wednesday at Levitt Shell.
• Trying every food venture at Memphis’s Court eating district.
• catching a game at FedExForum, then stuffing yourself with barbecue ribs for a late night snack.
• Hanging out at Dru Syrups in Cordova for arcade games, tasty treats and great people.

Where To Stay

If you’re visiting for just one night you might want to consider staying downtown close to all the action. Popular hotels in this area include The Peabody Hotel that dates back from 1925, The Madison hotel in downtown from 1886, and The Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel from 1924 located in the vibrant Beale Street district. On the other hand if you want to stay outside downtown you might want to choose accommodation on Beale Street where you can find more affordable hotels with more local charm. In Mid-Town there’s The Green Beetle, an old historic building right next to Central Gardens with its turn of the century houses and gardens as well as Stonebridge Trover Inn that offers traditional amenities and has an outdoor pool. South Main Street has some surprisingly cool boutique hotels with modern amenities such as Stay Alfred on South Main Apartments or The Angela Hotel at River Inn Towne Center Business Hotel. Uptown is another popular spot for tourists seeking an upscales ambience. Check out Hutton Hotel located in a business district or Madison Hotel Uptown on Union Ave.

Final Thoughts on Spending New Year’s Eve in Memphis

Memphis has something special waiting for everyone on New Year’s Eve! Whether it’s spending the night out visiting some of the longest standing bars in town on a historical crawls tour, getting that Memphis vibe on a Party Bike Pub Crawl Downtown, attending an immersive tour around town or finding one of many venues playing live jazz and blues music, you are sure to find what you are looking for when it comes to ringing in 2023! If you need help with organizing any of these activities, feel free to check out our pub crawl page where you can book this activity and find more information about it. Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve!