This elegant lobby bar in the grand Peabody Hotel has been restored to its original late 19th Century glory, although with modern comforts added. Couches and overstuffed chairs make for a relaxing place in which to enjoy the player piano or the live music that takes place on weekend nights. The lobby is crowded, when the famous Peabody ducks march to and from their place in the lobby fountain. The best time to stop by at the Peabody Lobby Bar is late at night after an evening on Beale Street or at the theater.

Alchemy Memphis lives up to its name by crafting amazing cocktails. Sip on a Hound Dog, made with bourbon, peach, ginger, lemon, and mint, or opt for a Gincident, made with gin, vanilla, lemon juice, and mango. The atmosphere is trendy, featuring a sleek decor. The food here is worth the visit in itself. Dishes like the beef sliders and roasted asparagus with Parmesan are made for sharing, while larger plates like the seared diver scallops and espresso-rubbed pork chop make for a filling meal for one.

When you're out late night in Memphis, looking for a decent place to have a light meal and drink, then Bar DKDC is where you should go. A dimly lit bar, with quirky decor and mismatched furniture, the atmosphere here is full of life with live performances and regular events keeping the crowd entertained. Known for its exclusive small plate meals, customers here are treated to a variety of flavorful international street food blended with the essence of local cuisine. But not to be missed here are the signature cocktails from the rum-based plantation rum frappe to the whisky-based moonshine heaven, each with a sudden burst of flavor that will make calling for a second round inevitable.