The best bars & nightlife in Jackson
14 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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M-Bar Sports Lounge
NightlifeWhether you're posting up for college ball or just chasing a solid cocktail, M-Bar Sports Lounge brings a vibrant, high-energy hangout with…
M-Bar Sports Lounge
NightlifePelican Cove Grill
NightlifeChill joint on the water featuring regular live music & American eats with Southern flair.
Pelican Cove Grill
NightlifeBelhaven Town Center
NightlifeWhether it’s a pint at Fertile Ground Beer Co., a cocktail at Good Bar, or dinner at Pulito or Elvie’s, Belhaven Town Center nails the…
Belhaven Town Center
NightlifeIf you like your smoke with a side of conversation, The Country Squire Cigars, Pipes, and Cocktails nails it with 30+ house pipe blends…
Beef 'O' Brady's
NightlifePub chain for the whole family, with Irish-inflected grub plus TVs & sports memorabilia.
Beef 'O' Brady's
NightlifeThe Bean
NightlifeFrom a rotating pour-over lineup using GRIN Coffee to evening craft beers and wine, The Bean is the kind of homey spot you end up calling…
The Bean
NightlifeCathead Distillery
NightlifeCathead Distillery, Mississippi’s first legal distillery, turns local heritage into award-winning pours like Old Soul Bourbon, Bristow Gin,…
Cathead Distillery
NightlifeHIDEAWAY
NightlifeHideaway is the local move when you want a real dance floor, concert-level sound and lights, and DJs who keep the energy high. Grab a…
HIDEAWAY
NightlifeGood Bar
NightlifeFrom the Elvie’s team, Good Bar pours thoughtfully curated cocktails, natural wines, and light snacks in Belhaven. Think French 75 jello…
Good Bar
NightlifeLibrary Lounge
NightlifeLibrary Lounge sits downstairs at the historic Fairview Inn with an upscale yet casual vibe, Southern-inspired bites, and artfully prepared…
Library Lounge
NightlifeShade Pub and Nightclub
NightlifeShade Pub and Nightclub is Jackson’s premier LGBTQ+ nightclub, where karaoke turns into full-on singalongs and drag shows light up the…
Shade Pub and Nightclub
NightlifeDanny's Cabaret
NightlifeNeed a midweek plot twist? Danny's Cabaret brings high-energy Main Stage performances and a sleek Champagne Lounge vibe, all wrapped in the…
Danny's Cabaret
NightlifeThe Apothecary at Brent's Drugs
NightlifeJackson's original classic cocktail bar, The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs turns its former pharmacy storeroom into a soda-fountain-inspired…
The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs
NightlifeThe Walk-In
NightlifeIn the mood to upgrade your after-work routine? The Walk-In mixes standout cocktails with shareable snacks, plus events worth penciling in.…
The Walk-In
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