Years in Memphis and never knew this placed served food along with a vegan menu perfect for late night eats after a hard workout! Did a pickup order and got the Honey Sriracha Cauliflower Wings with vegan ranch it was so good! Food was hot and fresh and although it was a pickup, I ended up eating it outside while having a cigar and it definitely made for a perfect experience. The lounge itself has an old school college rec room vibe where you can easily spend hours enjoying some good tunes or reading! This is certainly a hidden gem that I almost didnt want to share but it was just that good. The host was especially friendly and real cool. Definitely will be going back to chillax and did I mention they have a bar? 😎😎😎

I’m going to edit this review since it came off a bit harsh. The cauliwings, somosas and fries tasted a bit rancid like it was maybe cooked with old grease. They actually all tasted the same with a strange odor. We actually like coconut oil so I don’t that was the issue here. The veggie burger tasted fine compared to everything else we’ve ordered.

Enjoyed the comedy show, decent food for a bar. Interesting atmosphere.

First time there….wow! Midtown, at it’s gritty best!!

A truly diverse locally owned dive bar version of Bull & Finch. Doesnt get more *more* than this. You want chess? Check. Pool table? Check. Locals? Check. Out of towners? Check. Young crowd? Check. Old crowd? Check. Meaty food? Check. Vegan food? Check. Good food? Check. Delivery? Check. Good location? Check. Karaoke? Check. Local beer and cider? Check. Accepts foreign bills, currency? Check. Edm? Check. LGBTQ+ friendly? Check. Ethnically diverse? Check. Old school but new school? Check. Good free parking? Check. Decent prices? Check your check.

Id call The Lamplighter a Memphis gem. A dive bar in every sense of the word and I mean that in a good way. This place has been around for as long as I can remember. I hope it stays around forever! I spent NYE there one year and it was awesome, lots of great memories associated with this place.

Love this place. Some of the best and cutest bartenders. Great beer prices and a super friendly environment. Not to mention the food is so good.

They have the best patio in the back. I love it here on chill nights. Great locally owned spot.

Hipster joint with a few beers on tap and in cans, burgers, fries, cheese sandwiches, and occasional shows. Looks like someone with ADHD accidentally decorated it with thrift store finds, but it will grow on you a bit.

Currently the best dive in Memphis.

Excellent atmosphere, very laid back and friendly! Great food and good times were had by all!!

The Wednesday open mic is always great time and owner is always nice.

We ordered dinner from here the other night, looking to stay in and try a new vegan option. The vegan burger was delicious and the vegan chocolate chip cookies were soft, chewy, warm and delectable. I wanted to double check that the cookies were definitely vegan and without me asking specifically, I was read the ingredients over the phone. I thought that was nice. Will order again!

Great Place for food and music. They have the BEST VEGGIE BURGER IN MEMPHIS 🔥🔥

Try the veggie burger! Give Chuck a hug!

Ordered a veggie burger with two hotdogs. Asked for vegan cheese on veggie burger and hotdogs, got regular cheese on veggie burger and hamburger buns instead of hotdog buns. Now, Im allergic to all things dairy and mistakes like those are costly. Take time and pay attention to requests on orders.

Legendary, soulful bar and music venue.

Great dive. Always some interesting characters at the lamp. Love the burgers ❤

Neat little hole in the wall joint.

Best bar in town! I almost go nowhere else. Chuck is awesome, he keeps the riff raff out and the party going. Saw a flute quartet there last week that would have blown your mind

Very nostalgic and friendly establishment . Everyone was very nice and accommodating . Will definitely be back .

Very tasty PBR on tap, fries were great. Will be back.

Very cool hole in the wall bar

The Vegan Burger & cookies are so good!!😍 I really enjoyed my meal along with the cauliflower hot wingsEverything was wonderful!

Definately a hole in the wall bar. I had Blue Moon and the wife had Mich ultra we listened to live Irish folk music at 2 in the afternoon of course aside from the bartender we were the only ones there. My wife loves little hole in the wall bars. We will probably go back again. A friend of ours who is in 70s said he used to drink there back in the 60s.

Came for karaoke with some people on a Thursday night. Great atmosphere and friendly locals. The bartender I ordered from was in a poor mood but they were pretty busy that night. Still really well recommended for a good time.

Really cool vibes. Beer only but you can bring your own bottle for a $5 corking fee.

Was looking for a place to drink at 1am Sunday morning. Couldnt have picked a better spot. Varied crowd from hipsters to blue collars. Friendly people

Nice bartender. Good selection of beer and prices. Cool setting.

Food is great.New staff very attentive.A fun, relaxed atmosphere, and they even have some vegan menu items!

Good food, great staff, reasonably priced drinks. This is really a place to watch. Theyre trying new things all the time. Theres always something going on: karaoke, local and touring bands, I even went to a Mario kart tournament here once!

The bartender is super nice and they only have beer. Did not get a chance to eat here just stopped in to use the facilities. Thank you

Food is really great. Hot and cooked when you order. Beer icy cold!!

The barkeep, Thomas, is The Best - Full of Cheer! Heard some lovely live music in casual atmosphere ... Enjoyable Time : )

Best old-school midtown Memphis bar, 70s decor

What fun. Anne the 80 year old owner was there and we really enjoyed her stories and the old posters and pictures on the wall. she allows you to bring your own wine, so I brought my wine and the rest of the group had beer. Its the oldest bar in memphis and it is a small beer bar but it has character.

Fun staff. Easy going atmosphere. Cheap beer and food.

Top notch dive bar, super friendly bartender! Good juke... highly recommend!

A nice dive bar with good people, food and great bands...a place you wanna be...and Im from New Orleans!!!

Cool spot with live music and cheap drinks. Kinda divey but that just adds character.

My home away from home. Best bar in Memphis no doubt.

Best dive in town. Reminds me of hanging out in someones grandmothers dining room. Great burger, cheap beer, awesome people, and fantastic music. Wonderful place.

Love this place! always has cheap beers and a friendly atmosphere

Low key hangout. Cheap beer and a cool vibe.

This place is real old school like a cafe

Cracking old school bar/pub/venue with a great vibe. Bit smoky if youre not big on that but worth sticking it out

Cold beer and good chess!

Nice people place, safe, comfy. Not suburban.Fire department approved.

Very nice! The bloody Marys are amazing!

As dive bars go its pretty good. The conversation was very entertaining.

Awesome little hole in the wall. lives up to a categorization of dive bar with a bonus food option.

Great dive bar, friendly staff and great shows!

Sweet folks, cozy vibe, cool vegan food pop-up, Im in ❤️

Super awesome fun time!

Great place to cut up

If an american dive bar is youre idea of good decor then youre in the right place. I didnt have the burgers in here, just beer and whisky.

Always delightful!

Not like Topgolf at all

Definitely will not return here, was ignored by the staff, the place is filthy, do people really eat here 👎👎👎👎

Great dive!

Best dive in memphis

Best dive bar south of poplar

The total package of Midtown dive bars

Best hole in the wall

Awesome bar in Memphis!!

Bartender was burpy and talkative

The room are ok

The one and the only ...for a reason

Dope city

Unique

Get the French Fries.

Dingy

Friendly

Love it!!!!!!!

Always a great place with beautiful people