The Pumping Station is a LGBTQ+ bar in Midtown, Memphis.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Open daily. The back patio is the seat in summer; drag nights run Friday and Saturday.
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Address: 1382 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Dru's Place on Madison Avenue in midtown Memphis is a long-running LGBTQ+ neighbourhood bar, with karaoke nights, drag brunches and an inclusive midtown.
TipKaraoke runs Thursday and Sunday. The kitchen runs a small bar menu.
Metro Memphis on Madison Avenue in midtown Memphis is a long-running gay nightclub with drag shows, dance floor and a leather bar in the back.
TipDrag shows Friday and Saturday at 23:00. Cover charge on drag nights.
Railgarten on Central Avenue in midtown Memphis is an outdoor entertainment complex with three bars, live music stages, ping pong tables and a beer garden.
TipLive music most weekends. The Central Avenue patio fills at 18:00; covered seats with a roof.
Dru's Place on Madison Avenue in midtown Memphis is a long-running LGBTQ+ neighbourhood bar, with karaoke nights, drag brunches and an inclusive midtown.
TipKaraoke runs Thursday and Sunday. The kitchen runs a small bar menu.
Metro Memphis on Madison Avenue in midtown Memphis is a long-running gay nightclub with drag shows, dance floor and a leather bar in the back.
TipDrag shows Friday and Saturday at 23:00. Cover charge on drag nights.
South Main Sounds at 550 S Main downtown Memphis is the city's defining listening room for singer-songwriters, with intimate acoustic shows in a 60-seat.
TipSmall room; reserve through the website. Sets usually one hour.
Railgarten on Central Avenue in midtown Memphis is an outdoor entertainment complex with three bars, live music stages, ping pong tables and a beer garden.
TipLive music most weekends. The Central Avenue patio fills at 18:00; covered seats with a roof.
Art Bar at Crosstown Arts in Memphis runs occasional listening nights with selected vinyl and live acoustic sets, paired with natural wine and small plates.
TipListening nights are scheduled; check the Crosstown Arts calendar. Closed Sundays.
Loflin Yard on West Carolina Avenue in South Main runs an outdoor stage in the beer garden with acoustic music sets on weekends, a covered terrace.
TipLive music most Saturdays from 20:00. Free to enter; check the calendar online.
