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Rum Boogie Cafe

182 Beale Street, Memphis, TN
Ranked #7 of 35 nightlife in Memphis
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Blues Bars
Description: Laid back blues bar featuring live music nightly.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Staff is extremely friendly. Make sure to catch James Govan & The Rum Boogie Blues Band. Great stuff! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Great blues music! Lively atmosphere right on Beale street. It was smokey in there. More

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East Dubuque, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We had lunch at the cafe. Everyone had good food and the staff was very friendly. When we got there they were very busy, but they managed to seat us quickly and went out of their way to fit us in. More

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Thibodaux, Louisiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

One of the best places to catch live blues and other styles of music on Beale Street. The place has a funky vibe with autographed guitars and dollar bills all over the ceiling and walls. The food looked and smelled good here, but I was there for the music (and of course a few drinks). Neither one disappointed. There is... More

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Yorktown, VA, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

We spent 2 nights here listening to the Memphis Boogie Blues band. The band was great, good tunes and not ear splitting loud. Drinks are expensive but this is a tourist area. Did not try any food. More

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Malden, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

We usually prefer coming here than going to BB King's place which is just down the street. Be prepared to have to wait for a table if they are having a band that night. In the afternoons it usually isn't too hard to get seated. Service is usually pretty decent and the food is ok and the prices are about... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
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I would put Rum Boogie on my list of must go to places when bringing friends to Memphis. But I have to say honestly, you dont go for the food as much as the music and atmosphere. Make it a point to hit Beale street on a Friday or Saturday night. You will enjoy most every club, and can even... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011

We had a terrific server (I believe his name was Marcus but honestly can't be sure now since it's been so long ago) and really enjoyed ourselves. The food was fantastic, the drinks were just right-albeit a bit spendy, the music was great; however, the bathroom leaves quite a bit to be desired in the cleanliness dept. It wasn't enough... More

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Brookfield, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

Went here last weekend and it was awesome. The music was great. We parked ourselves upstairs and the bartender was wonderful. I would definitely recommend going here. More

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Winona, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2011

Service was great, food was okay, Bartender was friendly and talkative. (From England) Musicians were great. Sorry to say I did not get their name. One played piano and the other harmonica. They both sang blues style music. These guys are talented and entertaining. Worth the stop. We probably heard 4 or 5 bands on Beale street and these two... More

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