Memphis

Arrive Memphis

Hip boutique hotel in the South Main Arts District with a rooftop pool and bar overlooking downtown Memphis. Walking distance to FedExForum and Beale Street, Arrive captures the creative energy of modern Memphis and is a favorite of visiting musicians and NBA players.

Hu. Hotel

Stylish boutique hotel in downtown Memphis with modern design, a rooftop bar, and walkable access to Beale Street and FedExForum. A sleek alternative to the classic hotels for Grizzlies fans and music pilgrims visiting the Home of the Blues.

The Guest House at Graceland

For music fans, there is no more unique place to stay in Memphis than this 450-room resort attached to Elvis Presley's Graceland estate. The hotel features live entertainment nightly in its Delta's restaurant, a pool shaped like a guitar, and immersive Elvis-themed decor throughout. Packages include Graceland mansion tours, making it a complete immersion in American music history.

The Madison Hotel

The Madison Hotel is a boutique downtown Memphis property with rooftop views of the Mississippi River, located steps from FedExForum and a short walk to Beale Street. Sports travelers love the rooftop terrace for pregame cocktails with a spectacular city backdrop before Grizzlies games. The hotel's intimate scale and Memphis-proud decor make it the most characterful stay for a sports visit to the city.

The Peabody Memphis

Memphis's grand historic hotel since 1869, famous for its daily Peabody Duck March through the ornate lobby. Walking distance to FedExForum and Beale Street, it is the most iconic stay in Memphis for Grizzlies game weekends.

Where to Eat in Memphis

Central BBQ

Award-winning Memphis BBQ joint with multiple locations serving competition-quality dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork. The downtown location near FedExForum is a pregame ritual for Grizzlies fans craving authentic Memphis barbecue.

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous — located down an alley off Monroe Avenue and open since 1948 — serves Memphis-style dry-rub ribs that are universally acknowledged as the city's finest and among the best BBQ in America. Grizzlies fans, Elvis Presley pilgrims, and food-obsessed sports travelers all queue down the alley for the charcoal-grilled ribs served with the original dry seasoning blend that the Vergos family guards as closely as any championship trophy. The underground dining room's wood-panelled memorabilia and the smell of charcoal and spice create an atmosphere that no other Memphis restaurant can replicate.

Cozy Corner Restaurant

No-frills Memphis BBQ institution famous for its smoked Cornish game hens, ribs, and BBQ baloney. A pilgrimage-worthy stop for Grizzlies fans and visitors attending Memphis in May BBQ Festival or Beale Street Music Festival.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

Memphis institution serving some of the best fried chicken in America since 1953, with a crispy, spicy crust and juicy interior that has earned national acclaim. Located near FedExForum and Beale Street, Gus's draws Grizzlies fans, visiting NBA players, and fried chicken pilgrims from everywhere.

The Bar-B-Q Shop

A Midtown Memphis BBQ institution famous for its pulled pork, BBQ spaghetti, and tangy Memphis-style sauce. Grizzlies fans swing through for slabs of ribs on game days, continuing the proud Memphis tradition of pairing world-class barbecue with basketball.

The Beauty Shop

Creative American restaurant in a converted 1960s beauty salon where Priscilla Presley once had her hair done. An eclectic Memphis dining experience with inventive cocktails, popular with fans exploring the city beyond Beale Street.

Best Bars in Memphis

Earnestine & Hazel's

Legendary Memphis dive bar in a former brothel and sundry store, famous for its late-night Soul Burger and jukebox. Located near FedExForum and Beale Street, it is the ultimate postgame haunt for Grizzlies fans and music lovers.

Ghost River Brewing Co.

A downtown Memphis craft brewery with a spacious taproom pouring beers brewed with pure Memphis aquifer water. Grizzlies fans hit the taproom before walking to FedExForum, and the Grindhouse Cream Ale has become an unofficial pre-game toast for the Grit and Grind faithful.

Railgarten

Massive midtown Memphis beer garden with a train car bar, live music stage, lawn games, and a relaxed outdoor vibe. A perfect postgame hangout for Grizzlies fans who want to keep the good times rolling after a win at FedExForum.

Silky O'Sullivan's

A Beale Street institution with resident goats in the courtyard and a daquiri bucket so large it requires a handle, Silky O'Sullivan's is the most exuberant bar on Memphis' legendary music strip. Grizzlies and Tigers fans spill out onto the courtyard before and after games at FedExForum just blocks away. The live blues music, cold drinks, and carnival atmosphere make it an essential Memphis fan experience.

Tin Roof Memphis

Tin Roof Memphis on Beale Street is a lively music bar and Grizzlies fan gathering spot that blends live entertainment with game-watching in a way that could only happen in Memphis. The indoor-outdoor layout keeps the crowd flowing on game nights and the drink specials match the energy of the room. Postgame celebrations here after big Grizzlies wins spill into the street and merge with the broader Beale Street revelry.

Wiseacre Brewing Company

Memphis's homegrown craft brewery with a massive downtown taproom, beer garden, and rotating food trucks. Wiseacre has become a civic institution beloved by Grizzlies fans, with its Tiny Bomb Pilsner available at FedExForum and its brewery serving as a pre-game gathering spot.

Fan Attractions in Memphis

Things to Do

Beale Street

The most famous street in Memphis is a non-stop party of live blues, barbecue, and ice-cold beers that draws sports fans to its outdoor clubs and restaurants before and after every FedExForum event. Walking Beale Street at night after a Grizzlies game, listening to authentic Memphis blues pour out of every doorway, is a singular American experience.

Things to Do

Beale Street Bar Crawl

Crawl the neon-lit blocks of America's most iconic music street — live blues, BBQ smoke, and cold beer from every doorway, packed on Grizzlies game nights.

Things to Do

Beale Street Blues Walk

Beale Street is the birthplace of the blues and one of America's great live music districts — a pedestrian strip of clubs, bars, and restaurants where Memphis Grizzlies fans and music pilgrims converge nightly in a celebration of the music that built American culture. Walking Beale Street on a Grizzlies game night means passing through open-air blues clubs, past W.C. Handy Park where live music plays for free, and into the roar of fans returning from FedExForum. The combination of authentic Memphis blues music and genuine sports passion makes Beale Street one of sports tourism's most irreplaceable experiences.

FedExForum

Home of the Memphis Grizzlies and also host to Memphis Tigers basketball, FedExForum sits in the heart of downtown Memphis just steps from Beale Street and delivers one of the NBA's most passionate and gritty fan atmospheres. Grit and Grind culture runs deep here, and the arena's proximity to blues clubs makes a Grizzlies game day an all-encompassing Memphis experience.

FedExForum — Grizzlies Fan Experience

FedExForum is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies and one of the NBA's most passionate fan environments, where the Grindhouse atmosphere built on the Grit and Grind era under Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol remains one of the defining cultural movements in recent NBA history. The arena sits in downtown Memphis steps from Beale Street, allowing fans to move seamlessly between basketball and live blues music. Attending a Grizzlies game in Memphis — with the crowd's unique mix of blue-collar loyalty and musical city energy — is one of professional basketball's most distinctive experiences.

FedExForum Arena Tour

Home to the Memphis Grizzlies and their legendary Grit & Grind era of basketball, FedExForum sits in the heart of downtown Memphis adjacent to Beale Street. Tours reveal the franchise's history, including the Ja Morant era memorabilia that has re-energized the fanbase. The arena's proximity to Beale Street means every game night flows seamlessly into a live music experience.

FedExForum Grizzlies Experience

Catch a Memphis Grizzlies game at FedExForum in the heart of downtown Memphis, where the Grit and Grind culture has created one of the NBA's most passionate fanbases. The arena sits on Beale Street's doorstep, making it easy to pair a game with Memphis's legendary live music and barbecue scene.

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Home of the Memphis Tigers football program and the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium draws big bowl-game crowds to Memphis every New Year's Eve week in one of college football's most storied mid-winter traditions. The Tigers have become a legitimate AAC contender and the stadium atmosphere on big home games has grown significantly.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Built on the site of the legendary Stax Records studio, this museum celebrates the soul music that defined Memphis — from Otis Redding to Isaac Hayes.

Sun Studio Tour

Stand where Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded at the Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll — the ultimate music fan pilgrimage in Memphis.