Thrive Social Bar

4.3

265 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

1680 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2508

Lively
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

THRIVE is a social bar located in the heart of Midtown Memphis. Our goal is to provide a unique experience in which our guests THRIVE in a relaxed atmosphere with great food and music. For parties of six (6) or more please give us a call @ 901-249-3927 to make reservations. Our tapas-style menu features the best in American cuisine. Whether grooving to our in-house playlist, vibing to the sounds of a DJ on the ones and twos, or listening to one of Memphis’ hottest local artists, you will surely THRIVE! So come…GET SOCIAL.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00 Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Sun 18:00–22:00
Phone number
(901) 249-3927
Website
http://www.thrivemidtown.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Javian
Private party facilities
THRIVE offers over 2,000 square feet of gorgeous dining space. The social bar can comfortably host 130 guests for cocktails or a seated dinner, making it perfect for an intimate gathering of colleagues and friends.

Location
1680 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2508
Area
Memphis
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

The Black SheepUS$45.00
A half rack of marinated lamb cooked to perfection with a honey balsamic glaze served with a garlic mashed potato and crisp seasoned asparagus (Lamb comes cooked medium well or well done only)
Madison BurgerUS$18.00
A seasoned 6oz beef Patty topped with fried onion straws, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and our house whiskey barbecue sauce served on a buttery potato bun
Beyond BurgerUS$20.00
A Beyond Burger Patty topped with fried onion straws, vegan cheese slice, romaine lettuce, tomato, pickles, and our house whiskey barbecue sauce served on a buttery potato bun
Cajun PastaUS$22.00
Cajun penne pasta in creamy tomato Alfredo sauce, seasoned shrimp, seared tomatoes, and tri-colored peppers topped with shaved Parmesan
Thrive ShrimpUS$13.00
Deep-fried shrimp, tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce
Thrive RollsUS$13.00
Hot chicken or Philly steak with a blend of peppers and cheese. Includes 2 egg rolls served with a side of ranch or blue cheese
The Emerald SaladUS$14.00
Mixed green lettuce, tomato, red onions, brown sugar salted pecans, bacon, blue cheese with a citrus ranch dressing
Spinach Artichoke DipUS$12.00
Chopped spinach and artichoke served with tortilla chips
House FriesUS$7.00
Thrive's House cut french fries, sprinkled with tri -blend seasoning

Dessert

Thrive CheescakeUS$7.00
A slice of homemade cheesecake with the choice of strawberry topping or salted carmel

What 265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Thrive Social Bar offers "a whole vibe" with its fantastic atmosphere, delicious food, and attentive service. Guests rave about the "amazing wings," "hot and fresh" dishes, and "great music." While some mention limited parking and occasional service delays, the vibrant energy and quality experience make it a popular spot.

265 Reviews

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LaMikka
Memphis1 review
3.0
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
It was a nice. It was me & my friend 1st time going there. I give it 3 stars. In the front they had a bunch of cones blocking the parking spaces. I asked security why. He said because of VIP. That was crazy. So you have to park in the back or on the street. Then I had reservations at 7 PM. No was at the front to greet us. So we seated ourselves. When we sat down then said we had to move. Because the table is reserved for larger people in their parties. So we sat in the booth which was nice. The food was delicious. The ambience was great. They had hookahs there. The drinks was ok. Our waitress was nice. I feel like they charge high on your order. I had fish & grits. That was $22. I had my drink which was $17. Then I see on the bill they charge $7.87 for gratuity. At the end my bill was like $51. Not expecting it to be so high. So if you come here expect to pay $50 and up.
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Jamie
Memphis1 review
1.0
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had a reservation for Saturday August 24,2024 at 12:00p.m. Thrive did not open up. I stayed until 1:00 and still no one showed up to open the business. I had a party of 10 and had to change my birthday plans at the last minute. Very unprofessional business!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Bartender Mike was phenomenal...Food was on point...
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! Our food was served cold:( but our waitress was soooooooooo nice and patient with us!!!(Taylor or Tyla) Everything is was very very nice!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This being my first time dining at this restaurant, I was surprised that this was the old Onyx location. With that being said, I want to be fair on this review without bringing the past wonderful memories into the present. The menu was lacking. I expected more options for brunch and better ambiance for that kind of mood. The music was way too loud; so loud that my left ear started ringing and I could barely keep my thoughts together 😵‍💫 Our waitress was more than pleasant and kept coming to check on us at our table, but she was overwhelmed covering more than one section. I see that as a staffing issue and not one of the restaurants. The decor was nice and the drinks were tasty, I ordered the burger since I typically try the shrimp and grits option for brunch if a quiche or omelette isn’t available. The burger was dry and a little overcooked for my taste and the plastic utensils made it difficult to eat the breakfast potatoes that came with the brunch menu. I don’t think I’ll be returning until they get more adequate parking and more staff.
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MaryB
Memphis1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a vibe and great experience at thrive everytime me and family comes
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hookah was on point.I really wasn't there for the food.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis1 review
4.0
Dined on 18 February 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
This location was for the most part a vibe. The noise level was moderate and the waitress we had was great with serving her customers. The drinks was excellent and the food was also excellent. The only issue was the chairs at the tables was to low but the booth bench was perfect and that the dress code is not strictly enforced. Overall I’ll give this place a 8 out of 10
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 17 February 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The menu is very limited. It will take 20-30 before water is offered. The catfish was ok. Very salty. The fries was fries so can’t really messed that up. Overall I give it a 3/10. Not worth a returned visit in my opinion. Again my opinion.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time for my birthday weekend. They were accommodating, and Caleb was a great server.
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1680 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2508

Additional information

Area
Memphis
Hours of Operation
Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00 Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Sun 18:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Javian
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thrivemidtown.com/
Phone number
(901) 249-3927
Private party facilities
THRIVE offers over 2,000 square feet of gorgeous dining space. The social bar can comfortably host 130 guests for cocktails or a seated dinner, making it perfect for an intimate gathering of colleagues and friends.

Thrive Social Bar

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Menu

Main

The Black SheepUS$45.00

Madison BurgerUS$18.00

Beyond BurgerUS$20.00

Cajun PastaUS$22.00

Thrive ShrimpUS$13.00

Thrive RollsUS$13.00

The Emerald SaladUS$14.00

Spinach Artichoke DipUS$12.00

House FriesUS$7.00

Dessert

Thrive CheescakeUS$7.00

What 265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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