Cocktails, wine bars and dives: drinking in Jackson for grown-ups.
Cocktail bars, wine bars, dive bars and gastropubs: drinking in Jackson for grown-ups.
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Order Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka or their barrel-aged bourbon on the rocks
Cathead Distillery on Farish Street is Mississippi's first legal distillery, open since 2010, with a tasting bar, guided tours, and a bottle shop supporting.
Order A rotating Mississippi craft beer and the barbacoa nachos if available
Fondren Public is the neighbourhood go-to craft beer bar: 24 rotating taps from Mississippi breweries, a shuffleboard table, bocce court. Dog-friendly patio.
Order Spicy Bees Knees on tap, or the Spanish Spritz with seasonal additions
Good Bar at Belhaven Town Center is an open-air cocktail bar from the Elvie's team, with cocktails on tap, natural wine, and a lively garden terrace.
7 of the bars on this list are cocktail bars.
Order A Mississippi beer on draught with the red beans and rice
Hal and Mal's has been Jackson's premier live-music bar and restaurant since 1984, hosting local and touring acts nightly in a converted warehouse.
Order A local Mississippi craft beer with a brisket plate and fried green tomato tacos
The Pig and Pint pairs some of Jackson's best BBQ with one of Mississippi's largest craft beer selections - around 80 rotating handles - in a relaxed Fondren.
Order Classic Old Fashioned or Sazerac with Mississippi bourbon
The Apothecary is a speakeasy hidden in the back of Brent's Drugs, open Mon-Sat from 17:00 with prohibition-era cocktails and Mississippi spirits.
Order King George Burger with home fries and a Mississippi craft beer
Ole Tavern on George Street is a downtown Jackson pub in a 117-year-old grocery building, known for the King George Burger and live music nights on weekends.
Order The bartender's current craft cocktail recommendation with an Asian-Southern shared plate
The Walk-In is a downtown Jackson cocktail bar serving craft drinks and Asian-Southern fusion plates in a vintage lounge with a New Orleans-style courtyard.
Order The bartender's weekly craft cocktail or a local whiskey on the rocks
4th Avenue Lounge is a Black-owned upscale cocktail lounge at Lamar and Pearl in downtown Jackson serving craft drinks and VIP bottle service.
Order An author-inspired craft cocktail; the curated spirits list leans toward Southern and bourbon-forward options
Library Lounge at Fairview Inn is a literary cocktail bar in a 1908 Colonial Revival mansion in Jackson's Belhaven, with author-inspired cocktails each night.
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Order The daily pub special at lunch or happy hour cocktail from the playful rotating menu
Rowan's is a Belhaven Town Center pub from chef Chaz Lindsay, with elevated pub fare, playful cocktails, and a family-friendly daytime and bar atmosphere.
Order The Pearl's signature tiki cocktail; Polynesian small plates pair well with the rum-forward drinks
The Pearl Tiki Bar is Jackson's only tiki venue inside the Block at Fondren, serving tiki classics and Polynesian-inspired small plates on North State Street.
Order A Mississippi craft beer with a lane booking; the Creole food menu is worth ordering a round for the table
Highball Lanes in Fondren combines ten upscale bowling lanes with Mississippi craft beers and Creole-inspired food inside the Block at Fondren complex.
Order Mississippi whiskey and the fried catfish plate, watched to live blues
Johnny T's Bistro and Blues combines Southern cooking with live blues music on Farish Street, providing one of Jackson's most authentic after-dark.
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