The Pearl Tiki Bar is a bar in Jackson.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: The Pearl's signature tiki cocktail; Polynesian small plates pair well with the rum-forward drinks
Food program: Polynesian-inspired small plates
Tip: The Pearl shares the Block complex with Highball Lanes bowling, combining a round of lanes with cocktails on the same ticket.
Address: 3017 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Highball Lanes in Fondren combines ten upscale bowling lanes with Mississippi craft beers and Creole-inspired food inside the Block at Fondren complex.
Signature drink: Mississippi craft beers and cocktails
Food: Creole-inspired food menu
Order: A Mississippi craft beer with a lane booking; the Creole food menu is worth ordering a round for the table
Tip: Lane reservations fill fastest on Fridays; walk-in bowling is usually available Tuesday through Thursday afternoons.
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.
Signature drink: Mississippi whiskey with live blues
Food: Full Southern menu
Order: Mississippi whiskey and the fried catfish plate, watched to live blues
Tip: Saturday nights are the peak of the week; arrive by 21:00 to guarantee a table.
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.
Signature drink: Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka cocktail or bourbon on the rocks
Food: Light snacks
Order: Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka or their barrel-aged bourbon on the rocks
Tip: Distillery tours Tuesday through Friday include up to four spirit tastings; book in advance.
Fondren Public is the neighbourhood go-to craft beer bar: 24 rotating taps from Mississippi breweries, a shuffleboard table, bocce court. Dog-friendly patio.
Signature drink: Mississippi craft beer on tap from 24 rotating handles
Food: Bar bites and pizza
Order: A rotating Mississippi craft beer and the barbacoa nachos if available
Tip: Service industry happy hour on Wednesdays and Medical Mondays draw the local crowd.
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.
Signature drink: Cocktails on tap: Old Fashioned, Spicy Bees Knees, Spanish Spritz
Food: Small plates and snacks
Order: Spicy Bees Knees on tap, or the Spanish Spritz with seasonal additions
Tip: Almost fully outdoors; check Instagram for weather closures before visiting.
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.
Signature drink: Mississippi craft beer and Southern whiskey
Food: Full Southern menu
Order: A Mississippi beer on draught with the red beans and rice
Tip: Check the entertainment calendar; Hal's is the home of the St Paddy's Parade every March.
