3 late-night dives in Jackson our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Jackson nightlife.
Fondren Public ★ 4.0
2765 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS 39206
Fondren Public is the anchor bar of the Fondren neighbourhood, running until 02:00 on weekends with rotating Mississippi craft beers on tap, bar bites.
Tip: After midnight Fondren Public is effectively the only good option still open in Jackson; it fills with people from other restaurants around 22:00
Good Bar JXN ★ 4.1
807 Manship St, Jackson, MS 39202
Good Bar on Manship Street in Belhaven is an open-air cocktail terrace by the Elvie's team, focused on cocktails on tap and natural wine with snacks.
Tip: Almost fully outdoors; check Instagram for weather closures before visiting. Shares the Belhaven Town Center block with Elvie's and Pulito Osteria.
Cathead Distillery Bar ★ 4.2
422 S Farish St, Jackson, MS 39201
Mississippi's largest craft distillery on Farish Street runs a cocktail bar serving drinks made exclusively with Cathead Vodka and Mississippi Gin, produced.
Tip: Tours of the distillery run before the bar opens; combine a tour with drinks at the bar for the full experience