Lamplighter Lounge

Connor Scanlon _{on Google}

Mar 7th, 2024

One of my favorite dive bars in Memphis. Does a great job providing a space for local artists to perform.

Tiny Sparks _{on Google}

Mar 6th, 2024

Great venue for wonderful events and great music

Thom Thomas _{on Google}

Mar 5th, 2024

If there was anywhere in Memphis where someone like the Velvet Underground would get their start as the house band, it'd be The Lamplighter.
There are dive bars and then there are dive bars where bohemian culture is crafted artisanally at any given moment on any given day or night - where it's difficult to parse the creative spirit all around you from the atmosphere you're breathing in, from the table in front of you.
The Lamplighter isn't just where arts happen, nor just where the bodies & brains of a creative underclass come to find community and grub and craft brew; the Lamplighter itself is Art and all the messy raw material needed to spawn generations of Memphis flavored bohemianism.
When I moved to Memphis in the 90s, today's Lamplighter is what I needed. Who knew I was born 20 yrs too early.
Parking: Depending on the time and the night, parking can be meh - I mean, it's easy peasy for big city parking but after living in Memphis for 30 yrs, we get accustomed to pulling right up in parking close to the entrance for most things in Midtown. Whatever the case, it's worth the 2 minute walk from the car.

Tylon Monger _{on Google}

Feb 8th, 2024

Some fellow patrons and I were having a conversation about being stressed from work. A man turned around and asked us were we talking about work to which we affirmed his inquiry. He then said well if youre working so much, why dont you buy anything?. Very odd conversation starter, I asked was he the owner, he said yes. This turned out to be a lie. He just works there. Mind you, I just made it in. I always buy drinks to support the open mic they do. So I asked him whats the situation with the soap? because its stinky. He then went off on me and SLAMMED a tiny hand sanitizer to our table. I didnt even mention how filthy the bathroom is, how disgusting the place smells, or how rude their workers are. Please go look at any reviews that are low stars and see how the owner responds. This place is terribly ran but they survive because they have loyal midtown grifters. Also, ask around about how they treat straight black men.