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The Archives Bar & Bistro, Memphis, TN

The Archives Bar & Bistro

3.9
3.9
4 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
179 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
23:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Welcome to The Archives, a casual, but elevated bar and restaurant located inside Hotel Napoleon in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

Owned by renowned Chef Phillip Dewayne, the establishment serves craft cocktails and creative dishes with Southern charm in a “Downtown savvy” environment.

The name “The Archives” pays homage to the Hotel Napoleon building’s history as the former home of the Memphis Press-Scimitar daily newspaper. In a newspaper office, the library where microfilm or printed copies of past editions are stored is called “the archives.”

Whether you are dining solo or sharing a meal with friends, The Archives invites you to gather, savor, and enjoy.

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3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

4 Reviews
  1. Alicia

    Memphis1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was sweet! The bartender had the NASTIEST attitude. At shift change, he passed the attitude to the next bartender and she sucked too. They did not work as a team or help the server. The flow was not cohesive AT ALL. They ran out of lobster but failed to communicate that. The wait for libations was ridiculous and it was not a busy night. I would be remise not to mention the serving size. It was minuscule compared to the egregious price. 3/10 do NOT recommend

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  2. Linda

    Toronto28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. I had the airline chicken which was moist and very flavorable. The Chef's take on Creme Brulee was a little different but it was delicious. The service was a little uneven but everyone was very friendly.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had one of the best experiences. The staff and the owner showed excellent customer service.

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  4. Julie

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Phillip does amazing things to scallops. Our waitress A’Niyah was kind, funny, and gave excellent service. The food had so much flavor packed into every bite. Great atmosphere, especially the bathroom. 5 stars across the board!

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The Archives Bar & Bistro is rated 3.9 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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179 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive Chef
    Phillip Levy
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine
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