NIGHT LIFE Midtown
LAMPLIGHTER/ZINNIES
1702 Madison/1688 Madison The lamplighter is a southern beer bar, frequented by local creative types, users, abusers, and losers since the 30’s..maybe longer. Fun jukebox and cash only. Bring your own liquor? Killer. See Chuck Vicious from the Oscars and Charlotte from the Nots tending bar! Across the small parking lot is Zinnies. Not a dive but nothing special, Zinnies has a popcorn machine and Golden Tee in the back room. Birthplace of the shandy bomb...just get one.
MURPHY’S
1589 Madison Ave. Benny has allowed Goner to wreak havoc here for several years now. Pay a visit to the shamrock sometime before or after the Saturday day show.
DKDC/BEAUTY SHOP
964 and 966 S. Cooper Around the corner from Goner are two killer bars for those wanting a little bit more than a bathroom with gnats and beer only. Killer cocktails, amazing food, and amazing staff. DKDC hosts killer DJ sets and great shows, while Beauty Shop holds down the fort for the best beauty-parlor-turned-restaurant in town. DKDC will be this year’s location for the Sunday Come-down, with a DJ and dark atmosphere to reflect on just how heinous you’ve been.
SLIDER INN
2117 Peabody Best deck in Midtown? This is a no frills get drunk and/or grub up spot with killer food and great staff. The massive deck is perfect for early Autumn nights and the music is usually A+.
RAILGARTEN
2166 Central Ave New joint frequently nicknamed Kindergarten for the amount of kids running around… family-friendly sprawling compound with live music, playground, ping pong court, ice cream counter, restaurants, beach volleyball and booze. Did I mention ping pong?
P&H CAFE
1532 Madison Ave. Beer only dive walkways from Murphy’s, but huge. Have a large crew with you? Want to play pool? Care for a burger stuffed with capers and feta? Go here and get down.
PUMPING STATION
1382 Poplar Ave. Where the bathrooms are not gendered, but designated “Master” and “Slave,” slip into the Pump for a completely different night time vibe. It’s big, with two bars and lovely patio, complete with a tree house. If that bark could talk….
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