Stop 1: The Peabody Lobby Bar
All decorated for the holidays, the Peabody makes a beautiful place to start. Have a pre-party photo shoot by the fountain, and then belly up to the Lobby Bar and order a drink.
The Silly Goose has bar rules like “When an awesome power ballad is playing you must sing along” and “Never pass up a shot from a staff member.” Do not skip this bar!
Stop 3: Majestic Grille
The Majestic will be playing the Beale Street Guitar Drop on the big screen so try to make it here a little before midnight. The old-fashioned theatre ambiance will pair well with your vintage cocktail.
Stop 4: Blind Bear Speakeasy
Complete with two-way mirrors and poker tables, Blind Bear actually feels like your traveling back to prohibition. Channel your inner bootlegger and pretend you’re in an episode of Boardwalk Empire.
Stop 5: Local
Local is throwing a New Year’s Eve Party. They will have free party favors, as well as food and drink specials. They also have an enclosed patio, which will provide some prime people watching down Main Street.
Stop 6: Twilight Sky Terrace at the Madison Hotel
End your tour here with the most beautiful view of Downtown and the river. Take some “after” pictures of you and your friends with the Mighty Mississippi as your backdrop, and then compare them to the “before” shots you took at the Peabody. (This will let you know if you accidentally left any of your friends behind along the way; if so, do the stops in reverse order until you find him or her. But have your drink here first!)
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