Memories Lounge

Memories is a dive bar, and the best one in Bradenton.  There's a jukebox, pool table and video games.  The bartender has been there for years.  The drinks are dirt cheap.  It's filled with smoke and weirdos.  Its fantastic.

Anyone that hates on Memories simply doesn't understand it.

Karaoke on Friday nights at Memories is a Sarasota institution.    
The drinks are cheap, and the bartenders are the most friendly in town.

Long live Memories!

Memories is one of those establishments that looks like a dirty strip joint from the outside, but isn't. (Not a stop joint, I mean)You pull into the parking lot knowing that you won't find overpriced drinks and service, and you don't expect much, but the staff is friendly and quick. Drinks are cold and inexpensive even for top shelf. Yes it's smokey, why wouldn't it be? I'm not one to karaoke (much) however watching and listening is great fun here. We visited on a Friday night, the locals were behaving and having a great time as did we. The bar is also attached to a liquor store a plus if you're worried about finding your drink.