First timer tonight! We will be back. Food was delish, drinks were excellent, vibe 100% made my day!

I had not been to the Cove in many years. I really like the vibe. Nice bartenders. Great alcohol collection, awesome patio. When I get back to Memphis I will stop in again. read more

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Great service, amazing food, the most fun bartenders you'll ever find. My friend and I came here three times on a girl's trip weekend. Also the cocktails are way better than one would expect for a pirate themed bar. Truly outstanding cocktails. read more

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Walking in we were greeted by 3 pups which was a bit odd but made us smile. I've never been to an indoor establishment that allowed dogs to roam freely. We went for happy hour which only includes $4 wells. No oyster deal anymore. But we got a dozen oysters, artichoke dip, and the three cheese pizza. The oysters were delicious and large. Though it was a bit weird they were not served on ice. Artichoke dip was DELICIOUS and served with the best bread I've had in a while. I would go back just for the dip. The server recommended their pizzas, so we got the cheese. This was the worst part of our meal. The pizza was very small for the price and seemed almost like it was served on a tortilla. Would NOT get their pizza. Also, the other reason for a missed star were the 3 dogs that sat next to our table and begged the whole time. I don't mind dog friendly places, but this was a bit much. read more

The Cove - Rockefeller Spinach Artichoke Dip and cheese pizza. - Dive Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Cool bar in Memphis. Great value happy hour cocktails. Drinks are strong. Bring your pooch. Dog friendly. Love that the bar looks like a sailboat. Very cool ambiance. read more

The Cove - bow of the ship. - Dive Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Good service, warm cozy environment...Fun Different entertainment evenings...great pizza.. my favorite bacon and red onion read more

This bar is truly everything I want: good drinks, kind staff, kitschy theme, dogs, the list goes on. I feel lucky to have this place close by. read more

Best cocktail bar in town! Tuesday nights for trivia is the best night to go! The team there knows how to make classic cocktails REALLY WELL and also isn't afraid to put their own spin on drinks. I highly recommend the Mr Beefy if you are hungry as well. read more

I wanted to try a new place with friends.... And it's just not for us. I didn't think pet friendly meant the pets roam freely. Personally, I don't want pets, especially ones I don't own, around me while I'm eating. Just doesn't seem sanitary to me. Our waiter was very attentive, the drinks were made well and I really enjoyed the loaded spud. If you don't mind being around dogs like that then it's a cool spot. read more

The Cove - Dive Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Wouldn't have found out about the nice foods in Memphis. If it weren't for my friends Amanda. Who took me out and showed it to me. Now I'm in love with the food here. And really really would come back to try more. What I have to say. I've tried it out. Don't know about you. read more

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I stop in today may 9 order a beer the bartender never asked what wanted to eat asked the couples on either side of me I put my beer on the edge of the bar waiting 20 min again he ask the couple if they were good never came to ask me anything I had 1 beer put 10 dollars under the beer bottle read more

How can you not love a bar that has dogs walking around for patrons to love on? The bartenders here make some amazing drinks and can make damn near anything with the huge selection of ingredients they have to choose from. The Old Fashioned was one of the best I've ever had. Prices are very reasonable as well. The atmosphere is pirate themed, but not in any overly done way. You don't have to worry about bartenders talking like pirates or carrying parrots around. read more

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The owner was super rude and have no plans to ever return here. Not a nice environment to relax and enjoy. Health department inspection soon read more

Happy hour prices were not honored. No advertised pricing matched the menu or ticketed price. Ordered well drinks for HH, charged full price. All menus items (apps) same. 4 people, no entrees, 2 hours 5:30 to 7:30. $180 after tip. Food is OK, won't be back. Rip off. read more

We decided to check this restaurant out as we were there for First Fridayson Broad. Arrived as it was staring to get busy. Self seating. Be mindful as they do allow pets to roam the space. Decor ties in a pirate theme. We arrived drunk happy hour, which has $4 well drinks. They are a very nice size in comparison to other locations. The menu is very simple. I opted for a pizza minus the goat cheese (which is present on several menu items). The food was delicious. Drinks well made especially for $4 well proce during happy hour. A little loud and lively, so if you prefer quiet spaces, this isn't for you. Parking wasn't an issue tonight. Decide the hustle and bustle for First Fridays on Broad. I will definitely visit again. read more

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Great spot for a relaxed drink atmosphere. Nice bar setup. Went on karaoke night which was cool to watch...food was a little different but decent (had some random type of pizza which goes against my norm) nice place though read more

The drink menu is awesome. Service was great. But at 6:30 the music volume was turned up to a level that was unreasonable, completely uncalled for, and just left us in disbelief. It ruined an otherwise enjoyable evening. I'm guessing the few patrons in the place when we left were hearing impaired. What is mgmt thinking? read more

Great dive bar feel with an ample menu full of creative, masterfully made drinks. Spicy Mikey has been my favorite so far. The bartenders were super friendly and made great recommendations. The tamale Fritos pie was a perfect shareable. read more

We really love this place- have been coming for years. Bacon and onion pizza is delish, stoner pie is a must, and the mermaid salad! Great drinks too- tonight we had Negronis. We honestly probably would have had 2 additional rounds tonight (don't judge) but they never came back after the first drink. Service has been spotty recently, hope it improves. But honestly, we'll probably keep coming back either way! Great spot. read more

I almost don't want to review The Cove because I don't want anyone else to discover it.... Late to the game, I stopped by for a cold beer on a hot day. What I got was way more than I bargained for. In addition to fantastic bartenders, the atmosphere is great; almost family like. I started off with the freshest oysters I've had in Memphis in a while, and a Gin Delight. But they really had me hooked when they told me about weekly karaoke. SOLD. Straight past the bathrooms is a door that leads to nice outdoor seating. It was warm that day so I opted to stay inside, but I plan to visit that patio sooner rather than later. Grab a friend and hit up this cozy local bar. And if it's karaoke night, slide in my DM's. read more

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We were staying at an airbnb cottage in the neighborhood and didn't know where to go. Discovered this friendly place where locals go, on the recommendation of Grace from the African shop two doors down. Mary the owner is charming, and our dog Marshmallow was most welcome. Eclectic menu includes oysters! Enjoyed our fall evening on the back patio with Andres and Abbie. read more

This place is on Broad Ave. We came on a Friday night because they were one of the only places open that late at night. They had a live band with a $5 cover. The drinks are pretty good and the pizza was nice. The pirate theme was over the top. It was memorable. read more

Cool as shit. Great drinks. Great staff. Highly recommended. The decor is awesome. The food was awesome.

I know no other bar that would have an Irish man serenading me with some Luke Kelly "Raglan Road". The Cove you are my jam! This is the kind of bar that feels like a home away from home. It gives off the comfortable feeling. And appears to have a fair amount of regulars. Also there an old man aquatic theme and I'm a sucker for the look. My flight from NY was a few hours earlier than my friend's flight. I decided on popping into the Cove for a cold one. At the entrance they mentioned a $5 cover for the music. According to the hostess the fiddler playing was one of the best in Memphis and always draws in a crowd. She was right. The place was full. I had to ask to share a table. The hummus in the menu is just that...hummus. But if you get the Mediterranean platter then you get a wonderful spread of roasted red peppers, olives, artichoke heart, eggplant tapenade and tons of pita. Delicious! I was more than happy with my spread. There was also some local beers such as "Ghost River Gold" to pick from. The band started while I was eating dinner and it was just the right amount of energy. Felt appropriate to listen to the famous Memphis fiddler on my first day in. By the time my friend arrived, I was in the patio warmth chatting it up with Emmett. What a ham! Later he treated my friend and I to some tasty cocktails. Michael, the bartender knows how to craft up a fancy beverage for sure. I got a Sazerac that hit the spot. We returned our last night and Nelson, our bartender was just as hilarious and welcoming. There was also a chatty chef and a lady who might have been "three sheets to the wind". Highly recommend the Cove for a nibble, a drink, some tunes and good ol' time. I will be getting the oyster sampler platter for sure next time. read more

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3.5 stars I came here for the oysters, and ended up only eating a sandwich that was sadly disappointing. I really don't know why I didn't get the oysters and that's largely my fault. Then again, for $20 for 12 oysters, I couldn't bring myself to terms with it. I'd rather spend the cash on their extensive mixed drinks menu than oysters. I have a premonition that I'll be coming back here for the oysters, but had a particular agenda in place when visiting, and didn't fulfill that mission. I only have myself to blame. Don't get a sandwich; get the oysters.... Cocktails were okay, but I wouldn't write home about it. At least they have some options for you want a mixed drink. The beer list was decent and can help those who are liquor people. Service was alright. People were nice, but it was a little confusing on who the main server was since we had someone different each time approaching out table. read more

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Drinks: 7/10 Food: 5/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Just from these ratings, you can tell that this place is really just meant to grab some drinks with friends. They have some trivia nights, which was helping entertain the night. However, the food selection is very limited, expensive, and mediocre. I've visited once before just to take food to-go for the Indian chef's fusion pop-up. Now that is something I wish they still had. Not sure if it exists anymore. The drinks were alright. The decor is fun on the inside- feels like a pirate ship theme. They're also dog friendly! However, I don't think I'll be coming back again. Was worth a try. read more

It stinks so bad in here! They have loose dogs roaming in the inside! I couldn't turn back around fast enough! I literally gagged!!

Only 4 stars because I didn't get a chance to try the food. I won't 5 star anything without that. Service was awesome and quick. Highly recommend! read more

The food is bad not warm and very bland and the service is not fast or that attentive. I had to ask for water constantly. It is loud and you can't hear your table read more

Oysters are great. Love the wedge salad, the red onion & bacon pizza over the top. Always good service and knowledgeable bar tenders. Great atmosphere with the Pirate Bar decor saved from the Original at Andertons on Madison. A piece of Memphis History read more

Very disappointed. Been going to The Cove for about 14 years, whenever I can get to Broad Avenue. My sister's flight from NY was delayed and super late, but I wanted to take her somewhere very "Memphis." I knew The Cove was late-night, so my sister, boyfriend and me went. When we walked up to the door well before closing time, we could see a bunch of people inside. As we started walking in, a man stopped us, and then wedged himself between the door and us, as if to block our view inside and he said they were closed. Then, two other men poked their heads out while we were standing there. It was super odd. I'm not sure what that was all about, but I doubt I will ever go back. Also, their hours are clearly very inaccurate, unless our money was just no good there. read more

i love this place but had a bad experience here.usually sit at bar.the drinks and staff are great .sat at a booth and the free roaming dogs imediatley became an issue.first it was the dog fight at the booth next to us.then we had dogs under our table and on our seats spilling drinks.if you can not control your dogs leave them at home.would only go back if i could sit at the bar.such a shame mgmnt lets customers dogs ruin it for others, read more

Visited after the Last Yelp invite. Didn't know what a dive bar was until I visited The Cove. Wasn't able to drink due to pregnancy but had the best roast beef sandwich in my life. The live music that night (Jazz) was good. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. I am not a big fan of dogs walking around restaurants. read more

I've been coming to The Cove for many times just for their drinks and absinthe. It's my go to dive bar. They have TVs to watch sports game, live music on the weekends, and a nice back patio to relax and wind down. The bartender is very knowledgeable and can spin up a drink you want off . They have a great selection of whiskey and bourbon, and if you aren't there is definitely a drink for everyone. My goto is the absinthe. read more

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Service was great. Laid back and friendly with a family atmosphere. This is a spot that has usual customers and they bring their pups so if that's not for you then be prepared. I love dogs so I was happy to see them. Oysters had a great flavor but were a tad small. Not their fault obviously but worth noting. Pizza was good but that's not what I came here to talk about. Stoner pie was excellent. Like a flavor explosion in your mouth. If you like tamale pie this is four hundred times better and you need it in your life. read more

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Best dive bar in Memphis. This is one of mine and my boyfriends favorite places to go. It's a little hole in the wall on broad ave, but inside it's an awesome experience. The bar is a pirate ship and everything is pirate themed. Great bands play there as well. The bartenders seem a little iffy and rude at first, but now that we go all the time we love them! They are always so friendly, attentive, and want to give you a great experience. The drinks are always awesome and I have heard the food is amazing. They make us special drinks and let us try new things- great experience! Cocktails are around $7-13 but high quality and good drinks. read more

The Cove is a very cool dive bar - the nautical/pirate theme was very cool, and they had live music when we were there. The service, decor, and atmosphere were all very cool, but - unfortunately - my husband, brother-in-law, and I all disliked our cocktails! There's always the chance that you just ordered the wrong thing, but when all three of us dislike our cocktails, that's kind of a problem! It was cool enough that I'd probably give it a second chance when we're next in town visiting my brother-in-law though! read more

The Cove - Dive Bars Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Used to come here a lot 15 years ago, thought I'd drop back in. The drinks are still decent enough, nothing special. Atmosphere is fun, though the booths are tight, and it's way too loud to have a conversation when a band is playing. I ordered a drink off the menu, and the bartender 1) corrected the name I called it (though I said exactly what was on the menu, it's not my fault y'all misnamed it) and 2) asked me how to make it. Went back and forth for a minute trying to remember all the ingredients and he looked it up a recipe on his phone. I don't work here, I don't have the recipe memorized. Overall, I'm getting too old for this place. I think it's one of those places that was exceptional for Memphis back in the day, but it's stalled out while other places are advancing. read more

Had one of the most DELICIOUS Aperol Spritz's ever. My husband's beverage was also sublime. Enjoyed the bartender, the live jazz, the space itself was cool and grounded, low key. Good call. read more

I came here on Sunday evening as some friends wanted to try the Lucky Cat Ramen Pop-up, that operates out of here then. I decided to forgo the ramen as wasn't very hungry and instead asked the bartender, who was super nice, if he could make me a non-alcoholic drink with lemon and ginger. I think Yelper Jordan R's review hits the nail on the head re: the drinks situation - mine tasted lackluster too. I wanted punchier flavours and instead it was watered down. The ginger marinated in damera sugar was a bright spot but otherwise the drink was just meh. One other bright side was that it was reasonably priced! I'm giving an extra star for ambiance and comfy seats and great acoustics - they had a live band start up while I was there, and yet I didnt have to shout at my friends acroos the table to get heard. Also really liked the nautical theme - it was charming without being kitschy. The coup de grace was that the TV was tuned to Turner Movie Classics and our table had fun and a brief segue-way conversation about 1940s fashions for men and women. Hopping busy for a Sunday night, so get there early if you want a seat. I plan to return but I might skip the drinks.... Yelp Review 34/ 2017 read more

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