The Summer 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are fast approaching. From July 26 to Aug. 11, spectators will be able to watch athletes like Simon Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Katie Ledecky, and even Lebron James. Not to mention 2014 Memphis University School graduate Harrison Williams will participate in the Paris Olympics. The decathlete recently qualified for the games at the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon.
Even though the games will be held on the other side of the globe, there are many places in Memphis to keep up with your favorite events and athletes.
Bog and Barely
Bog and Barely, another Irish pub and restaurant, offers a slightly elevated viewing experience. The restaurant the Regalia Shopping Center holds a spacious dining room and a curated whiskey selection. Brunch, lunch, dinner, and extensive drink menus offer signature dishes such as scotch eggs, bangers and mash, and the B&B Burger. Bog and Barley has TVs inside and on its enclosed porch. 6150 Poplar Ave., Suite 124 in Memphis. | bogandbarley.com.
Hours: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 p.m. Sunday
Max’s Sports Bar
Max’s Sports Bar is a classic neighborhood sports bar in Downton Memphis. If you are looking for the quintessential viewing experience, Max’s is the best place to go. Enjoy $3.50 PBR pints, BBQ nachos, chili cheese hotdogs, or an Italian Sub.
115 GE Patterson Ave. in Memphis | maxssportsbar.com
Hours: 4:30 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 4:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Sunday
Loflin Yard
Max’s laidback, outdoors counterpart is Loflin Yard. Also in Downtown Memphis, Loflin Yard offers food and drink and has many spaces, the coach house, safe house, front yard, and back yard, to kick back and watch the Olympic events. Signature dishes like their Smokehouse Plates, ‘yard’ tacos, the Baja burger, and the long list of frozen and seasonal cocktails are always delicious options to try.
7 W Carolina Ave. in Memphis | loflinyard.com
Hours: Closed on Monday and Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday
The Green Beetle
The Green Beetle, the “oldest tavern in Memphis,” according to its website, is located on is located on South Main Street. Frank Liberto, a 29-year-old son of an Italian immigrant with only a fourth-grade education, founded the beetle in 1939 and the beloved joint has changed ownership several times since then without losing its charm. When visiting to watch the Olympics, try out the Beetle Burger, the Big Willy, and a bushwacker.
325 S. Main St. in Memphis | thegreenbeetle.com
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Here are a few other great Memphis and Shelby County restaurants and bars you could try stopping by to catch a few events:
Watch the Olympics from home
If sports bars are not your scene, the 2024 Olympics will air on several cable stations or through streaming subscriptions. Peacock will broadcast every event, including the opening and closing ceremonies, live and on-demand. The streaming service will even offer customers customized daily recap.
NBC will air nine hours of event coverage between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern Time over the 16 days of the Summer 2024 Olympics. Select events will be broadcast on USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC, and E! Several other streaming services such as Fubo, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV will stream the Olympics and other top-tier sports with various subscriptions.
Nell Rainer is a news intern with The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at [email protected]
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