One of the Greats.
Location: Two Locations
- Downtown - 130 Peabody Place, Memphis, TN 38103
- Cordova - 1400 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova, TN, 38016
- Downtown - (901) 523-7468
- Cordova - (901) 755-5530
Food: Full Menu - heard rumors the Cordova Saucer scored a 40% on their health inspection. It doesn't stop me though, and it may only be rumors.
Entertainment: Occasional Live Music, TV's, Pool Tables (Downtown Only), Darts (Both Locations)
Crowd: Wide variety.
Service: Some rude waitresses and some incredibly friendly waitresses during slow and peak hours. Though sometimes you need to take your own orders to the bar during peak times (Pint-Nite: Mondays, and mostly downtown only.)
Cleanliness: Clean - though see "Food:" section above.
Drink Specials: All nights features a "Fire Sale." This is one beer that sells for $2.75 a pint. Excellent deal if you ask me. The Fire Sales are usually very good beers that you cannot find at normal locations. Pint Nite (Mondays) sells most draft pints for $2.50 a piece. Where else can you find beer such as Newcastle or Young's Double Chocolate Stout for that price?
Smoker Friendly: Yes
Review:
If you're a beer drinker, this bar is for you. If you aren't, a visit or two will turn you into one. This bar has two fine locations - one in the middle of the downtown, and one in the Cordova suburbs. Both locations are great, but each one has its own personality. The downtown location has more of a 'youthful' vibe to it. The big entry room has pool tables, a stage, and picnic table style seating as well as bar stools that face outside. The top half of the side walls open to create an 'open-air' feel. The inside bar area has a long bar with seating and tables scattered throughout. You can find a couple dartboards in the back corner if you're into that. The music playing over the sound system is louder and the song selection caters to the younger crowd.
The Cordova location is similar, but a few things are different. I've noticed the music is a little less loud and caters more to the 'slightly older than the younger' crowd, if that makes sense. The Cordova saucer is generally less crowded and offers an outdoor patio which is amazing in the warmer months. They cover it and put heaters inside during the cooler months. Both Saucers offer the same thing, so both are excellent in my opinion.
The Flying Saucer is also known for its fine-lookin' waitresses. They come ready to take your order in a tight Saucer t-shirt and a plaid school-girl miniskirt. Who can complain about that?
So what if you don't visit on a Pint Nite and you don't particularly care for that night's Fire Sale? They have hundreds of different beers available. Some you have tried, while most you haven't. You can pay anywhere from 3.50 up to 20-30 bucks for a beer if you so choose. They have the beers categorized by types in their beer menu for easy location and selection.
There really isn't much else to say except that The Flying Saucer is a Memphis bar giant. Most everybody knows and loves going to this place. So if you feel up to a fun night with your friends, or if you want to go out and meet people, this is a great place to do it. They have a good reputation and they definitely hold up to it.
Anything Else: Join the U.F.O. club for $14. It gets you a BEERKNURD T-shirt and a personal member's card. Swipe the card when you purchase a new beer, and it will keep track of what you have bought. After you purchased 200 different beers (limit 3 per night), you are rewarded not only with a party in your honor (they'll cover $100 of your bar tab), but also you will receive a plate on the wall with your name on it, letting the masses know what you have accomplished. Becoming a member also eliminates all cover fees. That alone makes it worth it if you're a frequent visitor.
Website: http://www.beerknurd.com/
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