I give this place 4 stars for what it is (and it is pretty honest about what it is): a place to find PBR, play pool & sing karaoke on a Friday night. Quirky customers & the employees and owners are kind of "hard-@!?" but it is Midtown Memphis
(4)
Sylvonna R.
This is where my best friend and I began our friendship, so it holds a special place in my heart. We spent many hours playing pool and listening to the jukebox while drinking pitchers of beer. This is what all good friendships are made of...and good bars, too. Also, this place has some awesome history! Craig Brewer (now famous for his films Hustle & Flow and Black Snake Moan) wrote his debut film, the Poor & Hungry, here, and got the title of the film from the bar itself. Pretty damn cool if you ask me! This is a dive bar's dive bar...just about as divey as you can get (which is a GOOD thing). Food is quick and on point, drinks are plentiful and cheap, and the crowd is diverse and totally indifferent (not overly friendly but also not standoffish, perfect happy medium). This isn't a place for tourists, people who want to drink trendy cosmopolitans, fraternity/sorority girls, or suburban moms. This is the place you come to have a drink to wash away the day or drown your sorrows. This place is for the every-man. This place is for the poor and hungry.
(4)
Cheri B.
The best dive in Memphis. I recommend as either the starting point or the end point when planning a pub crawl down Madison.
(4)
Christian H.
When I tell someone I'm going to "the bar," all of my friends know that I'm going here. Everyone at the P&H knows everyone else, and they'll be very friendly to you if you don't act like a jackass, but it's big enough that you can also find a corner table and be left alone if you'd rather. The food here is surprisingly good, especially the stuffed burgers, and they've started doing uncharacteristically fancy daily specials (chicken cordon bleu?) that I've heard are good. The place gets overrun by hipsters on Friday and Saturday nights (as do most Midtown dive bars, unfortunately), but if I go out for a beer during the week, I'm going here more often than I'm not. It's smoky and pretty rough around the edges, but if you're a dive kind of person, there aren't many better options in Memphis.
(5)
Jolynna M.
After hearing my daughter talk about her favorite local bar for so long, I knew I had to check it out. Now the P & H (which I've been told stands for the poor and hungry) is not the type of bar that I would normally frequent. You walk in to a dimly lit room with a small stage and scattered seating, where groups of young adults share pitchers of PBR and scream over the music to be heard. The bar is relatively small and they only serve beer (you can bring your own liquor or wine if you choose). They have an amazing little burger that is just right for filling up your tummy for a night of drinking. And believe me, they do a lot of that here. In the back of the bar, people stack up quarters and patiently wait their turn to play a a game of pool at one of the two pool tables in the place, while some opt for a game of darts. After finally visiting the P & H, I now know what my daughter loves about it. No one cares that the bathroom is covered in graffiti, or that all the seating and tables are mismatched. What you notice instead are the smiles on the faces all around you and the sense of camaraderie as groups intermingle. I would say this place is one of those rare Memphis gems that everyone should at least visit.
(4)
Brian K.
I drove from Columbus, Ohio to see Lucero play at Minglewood. This place is right across the street and was the perfect place to enjoy a couple of rounds before the concert. The food is just okay but I wouldn't expect much more... for the name (poor and hungry I did think the prices for food were a little more than I expected). Overall if you need to kill some time before a concert, come here and have a beer and an appetizer. ps. the jalapeno poppers get a thumbs down, we got the sampler and 2 out of the 3 didn't have any cheese in them.
(4)
Gray G.
What can I say, they got rid of ponytail guy and it's a totally different ball game. I recently moved away and I miss my hole in the wall bar and all the friends and mayhem that come along with it. The new Karaoke people are amazing, professional, and oh my lord, they have actual books instead of tattered, stained, stapled crap.
(4)
Jose G.
Well, I'm poor and hungry, and so I knew I'd fit in pretty well. Rolling Rock and other cheap bottles come around at $2.50, and I don't know how good that is for Memphis, but it's fine for me. We went during karaoke night (and left wreaking of cigarette). The place was rowdy as hell, and mostly young but diverse otherwise. Including LGBTQ-friendly. It was karaoke night, and we got in after one, so much of the crowd was wasted. Particlarly the host. You could tell this in part thanks to his unnecessary and copious uses of sexual slurs. There were some great acts. Some funny, others decent. Unfortunately, three of those decent singers, three women who would go up in different variations of two, overstayed their welcome- there were periods where they were every other song. C'mon, leave stage hogging for an empty night. And one guy was particularly good. Oh not, not at the song. But as the operators stewed through technical difficulties, he might've been the best ad libber and stage comic the place had. And among the older performers was an acoustic guitarist. I need not go on about my own performance, which was perhaps as politically radical and provocative as I'm so far comfortable being in Memphis. But I will tell you, at the Wind Jammer and a lot of other places, I would feared getting shot or lynched. But at the P& H, we all had fun.
(5)
David T.
The P & H is dark, smoky, and older than dirt--locals can skip this review altogether--but it's a great place to grab a beer or a greasy burger and play a game of pool or darts. For years, the P & H was owned and run by Wanda Wilson, a friendly and colorful local icon. These days, the bar is "manned" by Josephine ("Jo"), an equally friendly hostess--Jo always remembers your name (although she always calls my girlfriend "April"...not correctly, but at least consistently) as well as what you had to drink during your last visit. The food and beer are cheap ("P & H" stands for "Poor and Hungry"), and the crowd is economically (and sometimes even racially--rare in Memphis) diverse; the Memphis theatre crowd, journalists, sports geeks, and musicians all frequent the bar. Special events dot the P & H calendar, from a trivia contest on Tuesdays (the event that draws us there most often) to Poker Night on Thursdays to live music many other nights. Foodwise...well, the P & H is hit and miss. The burgers are greasy, yet tasty, and patrons can choose from among several specialty burgers stuffed with feta or other cheeses. Standard fried bar fare abounds. The P & H also offers nightly specials, including the infamous "cheap spaghetti" (actually not bad) and "Bunny Cream" (a grilled honeybun topped with vanilla ice cream...I think I'll pass). The caramel pie, offered once a blue moon, is very tasty. And Jiffy Pop popcorn popped on a vintage popping rack is usually available. The P & H is open for dinner every night except Sunday, and the kitchen stays open late; the lunch schedule seems to vary--give them a call.
(4)
Chelsea U.
Love the place! The bartenders are awesome and the events are great. I have spent many nights hanging out on the back patio with my friends drinking or inside playing pool.
(5)
Amanda M.
Oh p&h, how have I never rated you until now? P&H is my favorite dirty, scummy dive bar. If you're scared if dirty bathrooms or face tattoos I would pass on this place. The place looks condemned from the outside, but don't let that fool you. On Friday nights they have karaoke which with this crowd is a trip. They don't have a liquor license so you can bring your own. Just buy a "Cola" at the bar to mix with. They also have a patio out back for when your lungs start to hate you and you need a little fresh air (it's sooo smokey). Every year they have the P&H prom which is what high school prom should of been: think beer, beehive hairdos and tattoos along with an awesome DJ.
(4)
Ken R.
As a guy who believes in second chances, I recently (February 4, 2014) paid another visit to P & H Cafe for late takeout. It wasn't my original intention, for I really wanted Krispy Krunchy Chicken. Unfortunately, the two places close to P & H (Snappy Mart and Mapco, a convenience store that also sells Quiznos subs) stopped selling chicken after 9 o'clock. Well, after considering other options like KFC, Popeye's and Church's, I gave up my poultry search for the sake of a delicious cheeseburger. It was my second one of the day, after having a burger from Chef Mike at Rizzo's Diner. But despite going into burger overload in both body and blog, I really craved a P & H burger. I wanted one even if I had to place my order with, well, you know.... Once I arrived and got a menu, I saw something that immediately caught my eye: stuffed 1/2 lb. burgers. For those not in the know, a "stuffed" burger (a.k.a. a "Juicy Lucy") is one that has cheese, veggies and other things put inside the ground beef. The first thought that popped into my head was Mot & Ed's, the Soul Food restaurant that's up the street from P & H. Before that point, I wasn't in "blogger mode" but rather a guy who was hungry. However, with P & H being within walking distance of the Southern eatery, I felt obligated to get the cafe's stuffed burger for the sake of comparison on this blog. Given my experiences at both places, I was very confident that P & H's stuffed burger would be better than Mot & Ed's. My prediction proved true in a very wonderful way. My burger of choice was the El Espanol stuffed with cheddar cheese and jalapeños, although I considered going with a Foursquare tip (the "Greek," stuffed with Feta cheese and capers which I got later). I chose it because I wanted something spicy to keep me up while I watched one of my favorite TV shows (FX's "Justified"). It was a choice that I didn't regret, for the burger met all my high expectations. The ground beef was seasoned the way a good burger should, with a moderate amount of salt and pepper that enhances the meat without overwhelming it. The burger, cooked "medium," definitely lived up to P & H's reputation and didn't need any "stuffing." That said, the cheddar and jalapeños were aplenty in the meaty burger. Unlike the burger I had at Mot & Ed's that didn't have a lot of cheese, P & H's had plenty along with a good amount of jalapeños. No doubt, P & H brings it with the "stuff," something I'll keep in mind whenever I want a fill of burger. I also got around to trying the stuffed Greek burger that many have spoken highly of. While it is a favorite of many, I didn't like this one as much as the El Espanol because the stuffing didn't hold up as well. After biting into the burger, some of the capers spilled out of it, leaving me to eat them separately. Although it's not a big deal, the burger was harder to consume than its spicy counterpart. Still, it's a great burger that I recommend to anyone including fellow blogger Best Memphis Burger (I believe Seth would give the burger four stars). Of course, I can't end this updated review without commenting about the service at the P & H. The bartender who took my order was hospitable and courteous, qualities that I haven't seen from others at the "cafe" that's more of a dive bar with pool tables in the back of it. Although I didn't ask much of him, I felt welcomed at his bar while I waited for my order. For me, that's all I'm looking for when I'm dining out. I'm not looking for anyone to kiss my ass, just some respect as I spend some of my hard-earned money. As a bonus, the manager greeted me as I got my order and asked if everything was okay. After looking everything over and taking pictures of my dinner, I nodded and thanked her for my great looking burger. If my latest experience at P & H Cafe is a sign of things to come, the bar might convince me to visit more often. Burgers without bullshit definitely suits me fine. To see the entire review, go to kensfoodfind.com/2010/07…
(4)
Laney S.
For a Memphis newcomer, P&H was highly recommended in the dive-bar category. And it didn't disappoint! The bar food was quick, cheap and tasty. They had enough vegetarian options for me, even if none of them involved a lot of vegetables (I got a grilled cheese). $3 drafts on the menu and a grizzled older woman working the bar (I want to be like her when I grow up). The atmosphere was a great mix -- patrons included tattooed punks and quiet retirees alike. Perfect spot for the divey atmosphere.
(4)
Eddie P.
This place is a dive. That's giving dives too much credit. But you know what? It's rad as fuck. It's a shit hole but an awesome shit hole. The bathrooms scare me and there's a glory hole in the door -- I'm told that was created by a band with the same name. I don't know how they cook it, but the food is also phenomenal. That was definitely an unexpected surprise! In short, P&H on a Monday was dead, but the few people that were there were awesome. Memphis is lucky to have a place like this!
(4)
Katrina C.
So listen up all you normals! First things first, this place is the realest. Any one who has ever lived, crashed, or had a one night stand in Midtown has wandered through here at LEAST once, even if you don't remember. I love it, you love it, there is profanity on the walls. It's great. But check it out: I have eaten at least a few hundred meals here. Traditionally the acceptable flat top burgers and totally reasonable grilled cheeses. Add steak fries with ranch to either, fat drunk kid's edible teddy bear. Last time though--oh, man. I start to get into my grilled cheese, expecting cheese that is grilled. Dipped the first few bites in the ranch before I realized there was some serious cheese that is grilled, happening. OMG IT STRETCHED. Stretchy cheese, perfectly grilled holy crap what is happening this is like an edible teddy bear made of cashmere! Was I so drunk that I was imagining this? A quick check of my pitcher (yes, pitcher. I had a rough day. Shut it. Robert and Matt asked me how I liked it, and I could see the mischief in their eyes. Those sneaky petes had changed the recipe to include--clutch your pearls, ladies--provolone and real cheddar. I was floored. The audacity! To throw off the long-respected tradition of the PnH as a greasy den of ill repute and totally reasonable grilled cheeses and make a pretty damn good one with pride...well, it's downright blasphemous. Light a candle for them. In all seriousness, the dudes are doing an excellent job of cutting out all the yuck and leaving the dive spirit of this place alive. I mean, they keep the TP stocked, FFS. Love the way it's going.
(5)
Joelle P.
It would be 5 stars if they served something other than beer...I had to drink cider last night and baby wasn't happy. Baby is me. That's kinda weird to say. I might still be drunk from last night...12 hours later. That's how much I drank to get on stage and do comedy. Speaking of comedy, go here on Thursdays for the Open Mic stand up. Mondays are Open Mic Music. There are also other comedy shows (just check their calendar on their website) on other nights of the week like Saturday and Tuesday. This place is cool...might be too cool for me though because the people who come here intimidate me a little bit with their coolness...the midtown crowd and such. I mean that as a compliment.
(4)
Bill O R.
Best grilled cheese in Memphis! Can sometimes attract a 'fruity' crowd if ya know what I mean. If that's not a "factor" then it's all good. 1 star off for not having hard booze. Sometimes Cheney likes a gimlet every now and then. Seriously, the grilled cheese is fair and balanced.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Late Night Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Loud Music : Live, Juke Box Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Yes Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : No
Amanda G.
I give this place 4 stars for what it is (and it is pretty honest about what it is): a place to find PBR, play pool & sing karaoke on a Friday night. Quirky customers & the employees and owners are kind of "hard-@!?" but it is Midtown Memphis
(4)Sylvonna R.
This is where my best friend and I began our friendship, so it holds a special place in my heart. We spent many hours playing pool and listening to the jukebox while drinking pitchers of beer. This is what all good friendships are made of...and good bars, too. Also, this place has some awesome history! Craig Brewer (now famous for his films Hustle & Flow and Black Snake Moan) wrote his debut film, the Poor & Hungry, here, and got the title of the film from the bar itself. Pretty damn cool if you ask me! This is a dive bar's dive bar...just about as divey as you can get (which is a GOOD thing). Food is quick and on point, drinks are plentiful and cheap, and the crowd is diverse and totally indifferent (not overly friendly but also not standoffish, perfect happy medium). This isn't a place for tourists, people who want to drink trendy cosmopolitans, fraternity/sorority girls, or suburban moms. This is the place you come to have a drink to wash away the day or drown your sorrows. This place is for the every-man. This place is for the poor and hungry.
(4)Cheri B.
The best dive in Memphis. I recommend as either the starting point or the end point when planning a pub crawl down Madison.
(4)Christian H.
When I tell someone I'm going to "the bar," all of my friends know that I'm going here. Everyone at the P&H knows everyone else, and they'll be very friendly to you if you don't act like a jackass, but it's big enough that you can also find a corner table and be left alone if you'd rather. The food here is surprisingly good, especially the stuffed burgers, and they've started doing uncharacteristically fancy daily specials (chicken cordon bleu?) that I've heard are good. The place gets overrun by hipsters on Friday and Saturday nights (as do most Midtown dive bars, unfortunately), but if I go out for a beer during the week, I'm going here more often than I'm not. It's smoky and pretty rough around the edges, but if you're a dive kind of person, there aren't many better options in Memphis.
(5)Jolynna M.
After hearing my daughter talk about her favorite local bar for so long, I knew I had to check it out. Now the P & H (which I've been told stands for the poor and hungry) is not the type of bar that I would normally frequent. You walk in to a dimly lit room with a small stage and scattered seating, where groups of young adults share pitchers of PBR and scream over the music to be heard. The bar is relatively small and they only serve beer (you can bring your own liquor or wine if you choose). They have an amazing little burger that is just right for filling up your tummy for a night of drinking. And believe me, they do a lot of that here. In the back of the bar, people stack up quarters and patiently wait their turn to play a a game of pool at one of the two pool tables in the place, while some opt for a game of darts. After finally visiting the P & H, I now know what my daughter loves about it. No one cares that the bathroom is covered in graffiti, or that all the seating and tables are mismatched. What you notice instead are the smiles on the faces all around you and the sense of camaraderie as groups intermingle. I would say this place is one of those rare Memphis gems that everyone should at least visit.
(4)Brian K.
I drove from Columbus, Ohio to see Lucero play at Minglewood. This place is right across the street and was the perfect place to enjoy a couple of rounds before the concert. The food is just okay but I wouldn't expect much more... for the name (poor and hungry I did think the prices for food were a little more than I expected). Overall if you need to kill some time before a concert, come here and have a beer and an appetizer. ps. the jalapeno poppers get a thumbs down, we got the sampler and 2 out of the 3 didn't have any cheese in them.
(4)Gray G.
What can I say, they got rid of ponytail guy and it's a totally different ball game. I recently moved away and I miss my hole in the wall bar and all the friends and mayhem that come along with it. The new Karaoke people are amazing, professional, and oh my lord, they have actual books instead of tattered, stained, stapled crap.
(4)Jose G.
Well, I'm poor and hungry, and so I knew I'd fit in pretty well. Rolling Rock and other cheap bottles come around at $2.50, and I don't know how good that is for Memphis, but it's fine for me. We went during karaoke night (and left wreaking of cigarette). The place was rowdy as hell, and mostly young but diverse otherwise. Including LGBTQ-friendly. It was karaoke night, and we got in after one, so much of the crowd was wasted. Particlarly the host. You could tell this in part thanks to his unnecessary and copious uses of sexual slurs. There were some great acts. Some funny, others decent. Unfortunately, three of those decent singers, three women who would go up in different variations of two, overstayed their welcome- there were periods where they were every other song. C'mon, leave stage hogging for an empty night. And one guy was particularly good. Oh not, not at the song. But as the operators stewed through technical difficulties, he might've been the best ad libber and stage comic the place had. And among the older performers was an acoustic guitarist. I need not go on about my own performance, which was perhaps as politically radical and provocative as I'm so far comfortable being in Memphis. But I will tell you, at the Wind Jammer and a lot of other places, I would feared getting shot or lynched. But at the P& H, we all had fun.
(5)David T.
The P & H is dark, smoky, and older than dirt--locals can skip this review altogether--but it's a great place to grab a beer or a greasy burger and play a game of pool or darts. For years, the P & H was owned and run by Wanda Wilson, a friendly and colorful local icon. These days, the bar is "manned" by Josephine ("Jo"), an equally friendly hostess--Jo always remembers your name (although she always calls my girlfriend "April"...not correctly, but at least consistently) as well as what you had to drink during your last visit. The food and beer are cheap ("P & H" stands for "Poor and Hungry"), and the crowd is economically (and sometimes even racially--rare in Memphis) diverse; the Memphis theatre crowd, journalists, sports geeks, and musicians all frequent the bar. Special events dot the P & H calendar, from a trivia contest on Tuesdays (the event that draws us there most often) to Poker Night on Thursdays to live music many other nights. Foodwise...well, the P & H is hit and miss. The burgers are greasy, yet tasty, and patrons can choose from among several specialty burgers stuffed with feta or other cheeses. Standard fried bar fare abounds. The P & H also offers nightly specials, including the infamous "cheap spaghetti" (actually not bad) and "Bunny Cream" (a grilled honeybun topped with vanilla ice cream...I think I'll pass). The caramel pie, offered once a blue moon, is very tasty. And Jiffy Pop popcorn popped on a vintage popping rack is usually available. The P & H is open for dinner every night except Sunday, and the kitchen stays open late; the lunch schedule seems to vary--give them a call.
(4)Chelsea U.
Love the place! The bartenders are awesome and the events are great. I have spent many nights hanging out on the back patio with my friends drinking or inside playing pool.
(5)Amanda M.
Oh p&h, how have I never rated you until now? P&H is my favorite dirty, scummy dive bar. If you're scared if dirty bathrooms or face tattoos I would pass on this place. The place looks condemned from the outside, but don't let that fool you. On Friday nights they have karaoke which with this crowd is a trip. They don't have a liquor license so you can bring your own. Just buy a "Cola" at the bar to mix with. They also have a patio out back for when your lungs start to hate you and you need a little fresh air (it's sooo smokey). Every year they have the P&H prom which is what high school prom should of been: think beer, beehive hairdos and tattoos along with an awesome DJ.
(4)Ken R.
As a guy who believes in second chances, I recently (February 4, 2014) paid another visit to P & H Cafe for late takeout. It wasn't my original intention, for I really wanted Krispy Krunchy Chicken. Unfortunately, the two places close to P & H (Snappy Mart and Mapco, a convenience store that also sells Quiznos subs) stopped selling chicken after 9 o'clock. Well, after considering other options like KFC, Popeye's and Church's, I gave up my poultry search for the sake of a delicious cheeseburger. It was my second one of the day, after having a burger from Chef Mike at Rizzo's Diner. But despite going into burger overload in both body and blog, I really craved a P & H burger. I wanted one even if I had to place my order with, well, you know.... Once I arrived and got a menu, I saw something that immediately caught my eye: stuffed 1/2 lb. burgers. For those not in the know, a "stuffed" burger (a.k.a. a "Juicy Lucy") is one that has cheese, veggies and other things put inside the ground beef. The first thought that popped into my head was Mot & Ed's, the Soul Food restaurant that's up the street from P & H. Before that point, I wasn't in "blogger mode" but rather a guy who was hungry. However, with P & H being within walking distance of the Southern eatery, I felt obligated to get the cafe's stuffed burger for the sake of comparison on this blog. Given my experiences at both places, I was very confident that P & H's stuffed burger would be better than Mot & Ed's. My prediction proved true in a very wonderful way. My burger of choice was the El Espanol stuffed with cheddar cheese and jalapeños, although I considered going with a Foursquare tip (the "Greek," stuffed with Feta cheese and capers which I got later). I chose it because I wanted something spicy to keep me up while I watched one of my favorite TV shows (FX's "Justified"). It was a choice that I didn't regret, for the burger met all my high expectations. The ground beef was seasoned the way a good burger should, with a moderate amount of salt and pepper that enhances the meat without overwhelming it. The burger, cooked "medium," definitely lived up to P & H's reputation and didn't need any "stuffing." That said, the cheddar and jalapeños were aplenty in the meaty burger. Unlike the burger I had at Mot & Ed's that didn't have a lot of cheese, P & H's had plenty along with a good amount of jalapeños. No doubt, P & H brings it with the "stuff," something I'll keep in mind whenever I want a fill of burger. I also got around to trying the stuffed Greek burger that many have spoken highly of. While it is a favorite of many, I didn't like this one as much as the El Espanol because the stuffing didn't hold up as well. After biting into the burger, some of the capers spilled out of it, leaving me to eat them separately. Although it's not a big deal, the burger was harder to consume than its spicy counterpart. Still, it's a great burger that I recommend to anyone including fellow blogger Best Memphis Burger (I believe Seth would give the burger four stars). Of course, I can't end this updated review without commenting about the service at the P & H. The bartender who took my order was hospitable and courteous, qualities that I haven't seen from others at the "cafe" that's more of a dive bar with pool tables in the back of it. Although I didn't ask much of him, I felt welcomed at his bar while I waited for my order. For me, that's all I'm looking for when I'm dining out. I'm not looking for anyone to kiss my ass, just some respect as I spend some of my hard-earned money. As a bonus, the manager greeted me as I got my order and asked if everything was okay. After looking everything over and taking pictures of my dinner, I nodded and thanked her for my great looking burger. If my latest experience at P & H Cafe is a sign of things to come, the bar might convince me to visit more often. Burgers without bullshit definitely suits me fine. To see the entire review, go to kensfoodfind.com/2010/07…
(4)Laney S.
For a Memphis newcomer, P&H was highly recommended in the dive-bar category. And it didn't disappoint! The bar food was quick, cheap and tasty. They had enough vegetarian options for me, even if none of them involved a lot of vegetables (I got a grilled cheese). $3 drafts on the menu and a grizzled older woman working the bar (I want to be like her when I grow up). The atmosphere was a great mix -- patrons included tattooed punks and quiet retirees alike. Perfect spot for the divey atmosphere.
(4)Eddie P.
This place is a dive. That's giving dives too much credit. But you know what? It's rad as fuck. It's a shit hole but an awesome shit hole. The bathrooms scare me and there's a glory hole in the door -- I'm told that was created by a band with the same name. I don't know how they cook it, but the food is also phenomenal. That was definitely an unexpected surprise! In short, P&H on a Monday was dead, but the few people that were there were awesome. Memphis is lucky to have a place like this!
(4)Katrina C.
So listen up all you normals! First things first, this place is the realest. Any one who has ever lived, crashed, or had a one night stand in Midtown has wandered through here at LEAST once, even if you don't remember. I love it, you love it, there is profanity on the walls. It's great. But check it out: I have eaten at least a few hundred meals here. Traditionally the acceptable flat top burgers and totally reasonable grilled cheeses. Add steak fries with ranch to either, fat drunk kid's edible teddy bear. Last time though--oh, man. I start to get into my grilled cheese, expecting cheese that is grilled. Dipped the first few bites in the ranch before I realized there was some serious cheese that is grilled, happening. OMG IT STRETCHED. Stretchy cheese, perfectly grilled holy crap what is happening this is like an edible teddy bear made of cashmere! Was I so drunk that I was imagining this? A quick check of my pitcher (yes, pitcher. I had a rough day. Shut it. Robert and Matt asked me how I liked it, and I could see the mischief in their eyes. Those sneaky petes had changed the recipe to include--clutch your pearls, ladies--provolone and real cheddar. I was floored. The audacity! To throw off the long-respected tradition of the PnH as a greasy den of ill repute and totally reasonable grilled cheeses and make a pretty damn good one with pride...well, it's downright blasphemous. Light a candle for them. In all seriousness, the dudes are doing an excellent job of cutting out all the yuck and leaving the dive spirit of this place alive. I mean, they keep the TP stocked, FFS. Love the way it's going.
(5)Joelle P.
It would be 5 stars if they served something other than beer...I had to drink cider last night and baby wasn't happy. Baby is me. That's kinda weird to say. I might still be drunk from last night...12 hours later. That's how much I drank to get on stage and do comedy. Speaking of comedy, go here on Thursdays for the Open Mic stand up. Mondays are Open Mic Music. There are also other comedy shows (just check their calendar on their website) on other nights of the week like Saturday and Tuesday. This place is cool...might be too cool for me though because the people who come here intimidate me a little bit with their coolness...the midtown crowd and such. I mean that as a compliment.
(4)Bill O R.
Best grilled cheese in Memphis! Can sometimes attract a 'fruity' crowd if ya know what I mean. If that's not a "factor" then it's all good. 1 star off for not having hard booze. Sometimes Cheney likes a gimlet every now and then. Seriously, the grilled cheese is fair and balanced.
(4)