Newby's Memphis : About Newby's

About Newby's

Newby’s was established in 1975, located in Memphis, TN, Home of the Blues and Birthplace of Rock-n-Roll. Too Tall Todd, an original bartender for David “Newby” Harsh; bought the local bar in 1997. Known as the friendliest bar in town, with the tastiest marinated chicken sandwich under the sun, Newby’s offers some of the best original menu items you’ll find anywhere in Memphis: Memphis smoked BBQ, fried pickle chips, smothered tatter tots, stone cooked pizzas, to name a few…

Located on what used to be an old 50’s strip with a movie theatre, diner, retail store and soda fountain/drug store, Newby’s now has a pool hall, concert hall, bar, dining area and full sized patio. The bar/restaurant area offers live music, in a mid-sized venue attached to the bar, as well as small acoustic acts barside, in an intimate setting-and the open-air back patio is always available for private parties.

Home of the world famous “Rock Star” and EZ shooter , Newby’s has a fully stocked bar and extensive beer selection. From the front patio, you can watch the hustle and bustle of busy Highland Avenue while you sit back and enjoy a cold beverage. Newby’s menu is varied and offers a bit of something for everyone. A house favorite is the Barbeque Sliders, mini BBQ sandwiches served with a side of our homemade cole slaw.

Newby’s game room has one of the best “on-line” jukeboxes around, 2 pool tables, and 2 foosball tables. The 500 capacity band venue, located next door to the bar has become a hotspot for nationally touring bands. The kitchen is open from 3 pm till 2 am, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Newby’s, a 21 and up club is, according to its owner, “The college bar you never graduate from.”