I'm not sure what I was expecting in visiting Beale Street in Memphis. Bottom line, it was a fun, boisterous, loud, somewhat large and crowded area, with better than expected food and music venues. Many cities have high energy and party hard entertainment districts, such as New Orleans, Chicago, St Louis, San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Hollywood, Denver, Austin, Nashville, etc, etc. So does Memphis compete? Kinda, sorta. Based on size, Memphis and Beale Street are on the small size. Based on the fun aspect, Beale Street is on the competitive side. Is it the best party area in the US? A definite no. Is it the worst? Also, a definite no. Beale Street is kinda the "hidden gem" of entertainment districts in the US. It definitely cannot compete with New Orleans, or most of the other cities mentioned above, but it is a really great and fun entertainment zone. I loved my time there, and look forward to partying there again! Beale Street is a really fun area to visit and to play in!

We were in Memphis in early October on a Friday and Saturday, so had occasion to visit Beale Street twice. We are very much into blues music, so Beale Street was a must-visit site. That said, one must be aware of what else is happening in the area. There was a basketball game at the nearby Fedex Forum so the surrounding streets were congested and parking was at a premium; fortunately we found a parking garage for a flat $20 for the evening. And the $5 cover charge and strict security protocols (put in place early in the summer of 2022) was still in force during our visit. Despite our love of music, the lines to get into any given club were too long to wait. We decided to just stroll and enjoy the sights before we chose a restaurant for dinner. We returned to Beale Street the following day to stroll once again and to have lunch.

I'd been told by many that Memphis isnt the safest town and to definitely not be on Beale street after 10pm. I was on a solo touristing trip, so i took a stroll down Beale during the day and stopped in for a drink and snack in BB Kings. The street and venues were relatively quiet during the day, but it was a nice 2-3 block walk to window "shop." Kind of the opposite of Broadway st. in Nashville that's hopping, crowded and loud all times day and night. It's an iconic stop in Memphis so definitely give it a stroll.

This was my fifth visit to Beale Street and the best visit yet! What a party! The street was very busy, but the establishments were less packed so we were able to enjoy the amazing music and join in on the celebrations. Everyone was friendly; good vibes, high spirits. I had to be on the road early the next morning - it was really hard to tear myself away from Beale this time around.

Maybe I came at the wrong time of the year. Beale Street was DEAD!!. Boring stores and alot of questionable people made walking on the street not as fun as i thought it would. I thought the street would be a live at nighttime and it wasn't.

First time to Memphis. We were excited to experience Beale street. Underwhelmed with the amount of live music especially since there was a Grizzlies game. We expected more nightlife etc. Area seems run down. Cover charges after 7pm with limited live music options.

Evening in Beale street, amazing place live bands everywhere went into the Jerry lee Lewis bar, very rustic not expensive for drinks. Enjoyed Beale street. There are bands of rock, soul and the blues.

Lights and action. Be aware of your surroundings, there is so much to see and do. You don't want to miss anything. The musical notes on the sidewalk are neat and you see so many great's names engraved on them. There are many outdoor/between the building places to stop for a drink and listen to some blues. The atmosphere is electric and very friendly. Folks on Beale St. are proud of its history.

It was good to see, initially concerned about our safety but that was not an issue. Lots of law enforcement and private security. They want to make it better, lots of renovation and new building going on. Hope it sticks Blue City Cafe best ribs ever.

Beale Street is a long street in Memphis, Tennessee. Beale Street is said to be the Home of the Blues. You can walk down Beale Street and be met by a wall of music. Some performers play for tips; many performers are well-known and are famous for their music. Performing on Beale Street gives an artist credibility. Beale Street is a great place to wander around and experience the Blues. Downtown Beale Street may not be the Birthplace of the Blues, but Beale Street is the Home of the Blue.