The Cove

The Cove turns Broad Avenue into a weathered nautical hideaway with dim light, maritime clutter, classic cocktails, and an easygoing bar rhythm. Its drinks are more deliberate than the dive label might suggest, but the room remains eccentric and unvarnished. Ask for a familiar cocktail or bartender recommendation, then settle into a corner where the decor and regulars become part of the experience.

Picks from Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer

The Cove feels like a weathered harbor bar transplanted to Broad Avenue, with nautical clutter, dim corners, and a serious classic cocktail habit. Memphis Magazine's current profile emphasizes the room's personality alongside the drinks. Ask for a traditional build such as an old fashioned or a bartender's recommendation, then settle in long enough for the unconventional decor to become part of the evening.

Picks from Memphis Flyer and Memphis Magazine