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“A must try you wont be disappointed.”

B.B. King's Blues Club
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Tue, 10/09
20:00
Ranked #20 of 1,771 Restaurants in Memphis
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: $24 - $49
Cuisines: American, Barbecue
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Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, After-hours, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Cross street: 2nd
Description: This is the original B.B. King's Blues Club located in Memphis, Tennessee, the home of American blues music, legendary musicians, famous barbecue, historic landmarks and great basketball. With live entertainment every night of the week - from authentic blues to classic soul and rock and roll - and a menu full of Southern favorites, the club is a popular destination spot on Memphis' historic Beale Street. The club offers a full menu comprised of a variety of the South's most delicious comfort foods influenced by flavors from New Orleans all the way to the Mississippi Delta, including authentic Memphis-style barbecue. You MUST stop in for our award winning ribs that are some of the best in town - which says a lot for a town known for the world class barbecue! Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night meals, the intimate restaurant and live music venue has some of the finest local entertainment in town live on stage nightly as well as national touring performers. B.B. King's offers several creative options to meet your event needs. With a unique layout, the club has several different areas available for booking that perfect venue space for a variety of events - from birthday parties and family reunions to wedding receptions and corporate events.
Reviewed 7 May 2024

Great atmosphere. Very friendly and helpful staff. The band was amazing and could of listened to them all night long. Really guys top notch. The lead singer was handing out CDs which i wish i could of had. But i don't have anything to play it in anymore so didn't take one when i couldn't use it. The BBQ nachos were so good and service on point.
Make sure you visit if your in town.

Date of visit: May 2024
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Thank wr2015
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Reviewed 7 May 2024 via mobile

After heading into BB kings (as britains) we were greeted with a sign that says $10 per person to cover live music. As we are from the UK, this was a shock! But, gave it a go. We were sat close to the stage but nothing happened for a good 20/30 minutes. Then Memphis Jones started playing and were sooo good! They are so knowledgable about the history of blues and soul music as well, they don’t just play their music! Well worth the $10 per person charge at the door.
I only mention we are Brits because a lot of Brits would be put off with the charge! But don’t be! Also once you pay it for that day you can come and go for the rest of the day.

We were served by a lovely waitress, didn’t catch her name. She was so attentive and got us the side of fries we wanted to share between us so quickly. Drinks flowed, fantastic overall! Thank you!

Date of visit: May 2024
Thank steenie24
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Reviewed 7 May 2024

Last night in Memphis and this seemed a good option. The place charges a fee for the live music - $10 a head. Crazy but we went in anyway. The band playing attempted to play a variety of styles but it all sounded the same - thrash it to death.

The music was very loud but we ordered by shouting and pointing to the dishes we wanted. The food was okay and the beer good.

Date of visit: April 2024
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Thank Loud1Canberra
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Reviewed 27 April 2024

This is a THEE venue for great music, good food and good atmosphere. My daughter and I were in Memphis for two days and I wish we'd had longer. We were lucky enough to hear the BB King All Star Band. Oh WOW, absolutely fantastic.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Thank Oakmoy01
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Reviewed 23 April 2024 via mobile

Tried to visit this legendary establishment on a Saturday evening but the queue to gain entry were enormous so we gave and and tried again on Monday evening. This time only half a dozen people a head of us. Initially sat at the bar and had a couple of cocktails, the Lucille and a Hurricane. Both very sweet and £11 each before taxes and a tip. Given the chance of a table, we tried to pay off the bar tab but our server was quite tardy that evening.

Once we moved to a table, ordered food : BB’s chopped Salad and Catfish bites. The food offerings in this area seem to be the same in almost every establishment and this was pretty average.

What makes this place special is the band and guest artist. They were staggeringly good.

Date of visit: April 2024
Thank TeresaB695
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