Sure, there are plenty of things to do in Tupelo in the daytime hours. However, what will you do after the museums and the zoos close for the day? This is when the nightlights come on and when the wildest among us come out. We know Tupelo is a city of history and heritage, but what about having fun after work hours? Is this really a youthful city?
There are well over 100 restaurants in the nightlife and the number of Tupelo bars and clubs is not far behind. Let’s start with some of the popular restaurants that also offer drinks. You can enjoy a few cold ones at Benjamin’s on Main as well as the Stables Downtown Grill. Fugley's Sports Bar and Grill is more recognized as a bar, even though they do serve food. This establishment is on Main Street right in between Cliff Gookin Boulevard and Locust Lane. The bar and grill offers live music, pool, horseshoes, burgers, dartboards and beer!
Rumors is another popular bar with live entertainment, as is Dr. Love Club Bottom Line (with a karaoke machine). Buster's Sports Bar on N Gloster St., which serves pizza and sandwiches in addition to drinks while JR’S Restaurant and Lounge (on N. Gloster) serves a variety of foods and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. For more family-friendly nightlife, you can catch a flick at Cinemark Movies 8 on Barnes Crossing Road.
If you want more Tupelo nightlife activities, then you might have to travel a few miles out of the way. There are more bars and clubs just outside of the city, in Aberdeen, West Point and Greenwood. Club Naicrema is 31 miles from Tupelo, while The Pony is 38 miles away in West Point. Other nearby hotels and bars include The Hitching Post, Hole in the Wall, Dewerks Larey and the Orlando Club.
Bars in the area can pour you a drink, but a nightclub is the best place to experience live music, entertainment and dancing. Some nightclubs and bars in Tupelo, MS cater to younger ages while others welcome all comers. In nightclubs, the dance and music styles can be jazz or pop, though in smaller bars you should expect to find oldies and country hits.
Whether you’re in the mood for live music or a relaxed atmosphere with friends and family, Tupelo nightlife offers something for everyone. Come party in the All America City!
