Of all the clubs and bars on Beale Street, Rum Boogie Cafe is the one not to miss. The bar pours a strong rum list and cold beer, and the kitchen turns out Cajun and barbecue plates: smoked ribs, fried catfish, gumbo, and red beans and rice from a crew that knows regulars by name. After dark the room belongs to live Memphis blues, with house bands and guest acts that keep the floor moving. We are open seven days a week, with doors opening at 11 a.m.

If you are looking for local flavor and strong drinks, do not miss Rum Boogie Cafe, where everything that makes Beale Street special comes together in one blues-filled room. Nightly music, Memphis-style ribs, and a rich gumbo make this a natural stop on any Beale Street walk.
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What you will find here

Rum Boogie has anchored Beale Street since the district came back to life in the 1980s. Downstairs you get Delta-style cooking and a full bar. Up on stage, guitar-driven blues runs most nights of the week. The walls hold signed guitars and Memphis music history that regulars still point out to first-time guests. Lunch, dinner, and late-night sets all share the same mix of food, drink, and live sound that reads as unmistakably Memphis.

A quick guide for your visit

We are at 182 Beale Street in downtown Memphis, steps from the street’s live-music strip. Sunday through Thursday we serve from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday we stay open until 2 a.m. Call (901) 528-0150 for table questions or group bookings. For parking, timing, and what to expect on the strip, read our Beale Street visitors guide. Browse our menu for ribs, seafood, and blue-plate specials, check the music schedule before you head out, and see group party options if you are planning a celebration on Beale.