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Huey's

Huey's has nine locations in Memphis and the suburbs, and normally many of them are open until midnight on weekdays and later (think 1 a.m. or 2 a.m.) on weekends. The kitchen will close earlier.

Food rec: For late night munchies, you can't go wrong with cheese fries. I'm partial to the West Coast burger, too.

Alex’s Tavern

This beloved old school dive is open from noon until after midnight with a juke box, shuffleboard, TVs, and beer. You can call for takeout, too.

Food rec: Eating at Alex’s is a must, and it’s basically impossible to choose: get ribs, get wings, get a Greek burger—you'll be happy.

Slider Inn

Both locations make for a great late night spot. Slider Inn midtown stays open until 1 a.m. weeknight ands 3 a.m. on weekends. Downtown closes at midnight and 1:30 a.m. on weekends.

Food rec: I usually get the Ribeye sliders and the reuben/cuban egg rolls.

Downtown

Earnestine & Hazel’s

Earnestine & Hazel's is normally open until 3 a.m., though they may stop serving Soul Burgers before then.

Food rec: The Soul Burger is their only menu item, and I heartily endorse it. It comes with Brim's potato chips.

Bardog Tavern

Bardog is normally open until 3 a.m. It's strictly 21+ and allows smoking upstairs. I find their food consistently hot, fresh, and way, way better than your usual pub grub. They also do weekday breakfast and weekend brunch.

Food rec: It’s hard to choose, but the Deluxe Grilled Cheese and Amazing Island Club are two favorites. Bardog's chicken tenders are especially good and come with plenty of dipping sauces. 

Blind Bear Speakeasy

Part speakeasy-style lounge, part friendly neighborhood pub, Blind Bear is a dependable downtown staple. The kitchen is normally open until 1 or 2 a.m. with a special late-night menu. If you check their social media, you can find the Thursday - Sunday passwords and get in without a cover charge so that's handy! 

Food rec: You must get the Blind Bear Balls.

Blues City Cafe

One of the best spots to grab a bite to eat on Beale Street is also open late night for food. They close at 1 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. weekend nights. BBQ, Catfish, tamales, and more.

Food rec: Gumbo cheese fries. I crave these weekly.

Local Main Street

Local’s downtown location normally serves gastropub fare until late-night.

Food rec: A duck grilled cheese or quesadilla always hits the spot.

Westy's

A Memphis institution, Westy's is a tried-and-true casual pub with an enormous menu served until 3 a.m., 365 days a year. They even have delivery available until 2 a.m. 

Food rec: Whichever one of the 30 different rice dish options sounds the best to you. Got a sweet tooth? They also serve a famous Hot Fudge Pie.

Wingman

We have to thank a reader for suggesting this new location with late-night hours. Wingman is open until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends. This spot specializes in wings (it's in the name after all).

Food rec: We haven't had an opportunity to try this spot yet but it looks like you can't go wrong with their wings and we're dying to try the fried chicken sandwich.

Midtown

Celtic Crossing

Celtic Crossing in Cooper Young is open until 11 p.m. on school nights and midnight on the weekend, and the kitchen will likely close before that. A good option for medium late night eating. They’ve got a spacious patio as well. It’s 21+ on weekend late nights.

Food rec: Fish & Chips with some Scottish eggs.

Young Avenue Deli

This Cooper Young staple has a big beer and food menu, and they serve Memphis late night food. Young Ave closes at 1 a.m. -- kitchen likely closes a little bit earlier than that. Sit at the bar, get your food to-go, or order delivery if you’re in the area. It can get busy, so don't underestimate the power of calling ahead.

Food rec: Those dadgum cheese sticks and pimento cheese fries are undeniably awesome. 

East Memphis

Brookhaven Pub

Brookhaven’s bar is open until 1 a.m. daily, though the kitchen might close before then. They have a spacious patio for your hungry group of friends.

Food rec: The Tiger Bleu Chips - potato chips covered in chicken, bleu cheese, and BBQ sauce - are legendary.

RP Tracks

R.P. Tracks near the Highland Strip has been a U of M favorite for more than 30 years. They have good vegan and vegetarian options and are open until 1 a.m. for lateish night Memphis food.

Food rec: The BBQ Tofu Nachos are a favorite for a reason. You can get them with meat, but even carnivores should try the BBQ tofu.

Gibson's Donuts

Gibson's Donuts may not be open 24/7 anymore but it's still a good spot if you're craving a late night sweet treat. They now close at midnight.

Food rec: I like a classic plain glazed donut but the maple bacon and apple fritters are both must get too.

Newby’s

Another University District fave, Newby’s is open until 3 a.m. daily with classic pub grub: pizza, wings, sandwiches, and of course, beer.

Food rec: You can’t go wrong with pizza ‘n’ beer.

The Half Shell

With East Memphis and Southwind locations, Half Shell is a great option for dining late out East serving up a big variety of seafood dishes, poboys, . The Southwind location is open later until midnight on weeknights and 1 a.m. on weekends.

Food rec: The shrimp bruschetta is tasty, a Memphis favorite.