Earnestine & Hazel's
Memphis, Tennessee
Plenty of dive bars have just one claim to fame. Earnestine & Hazel's has several. This hole-in-the-wall opens at five, and is widely known for its Soul Burger, the quality of which far outstrips expectations. The drinks are cheap and good, and the jukebox is fitting for the city, offering up tons of soul, country, and funk. But it's the upstairs that really takes the place above and beyond. Formerly a brothel, it's now just a series of various rooms filled with outdated furniture, one of which is also home to a makeshift bar run by an older fellow named Nate, who will be more than happy to share some stories should you take the time to ask.
