The Zebra Lounge

I enjoy myself here. I’m never there very long but they have decent price tequila shots and I enjoy the piano.

Zebra Lounge is a cool spot tucked away in it’s own little spot off the beaten path of Overton Square. Great place to start your night, but chances are you will stay until closing because it’s a pretty damn good time.

What a nice neat addition to the Cooper Young District. Man this was a cool night! Our bartender was Eillen who has a father with ALS, the night I went she put all proceeds towards her dads medical bills which I mean come on you just can’t not donate! We had some tequila and lime juice and she hooked it up! The restrooms were neat and its live music! I love live music. They had some different people switching in and out on the piano, just classic good vibes music. The prices for drinks were also really good for a bar in Overton square. Some places can get pretty pricey out there. Everyone was awesome and very friendly! It’s cooler young I mean come on its where all the hipster and cool down to earth people are! They also had free bar snacks (Chex mix) if you haven’t already been to the zebra lounge you have to see it!

Older crowd but fun guy playing the piano. WAY overpriced. Regretted stopping here… Cute idea but not worth it.

I’m honestly not sure who this place is attempting to draw in. I met the owner about a year and a half ago, several months before they opened, and I know that this place is managed by the coolest of the cool, but when I was there it was lackluster. The bartenders catered to people they knew instead of the whole bar… which was especially frustrating considering the place was only half full. The music was fun and the pianist was talented. I really enjoy that part of Zebra Lounge. Unfortunately, it lacks the spark that I thought it would have. It’s just another bar… and not in the comfortable sense… more in the, I don’t know how you’re still open when you don’t seem to have any traffic. Not altogether bad, but definitely not a fun vibe. I think a lot of that can be attributed to the bar staff. While it’s very possible they just didn’t see the people waiting on their attentions, I think it’s far more likely that they just prefer talking to their friends who were visiting instead. Overall, a disappointment, especially since it has potential to be so much bigger and more lively than this.

We stopped in for a night cap after leaving another event and overall really enjoyed ourselves. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. I really loved the low-​key, cozy atmosphere. It’s nice to be able to sit back and have a conversation without feeling like your screaming at the top of your lungs.
The place was kind of dead, but it was a Monday night around 8:45 p.m. The bartender told us things really start to pickup on the weekdays around 10 p.m. My only gripe is the mixed drink prices seemed a little high for the area. I’m looking forward to going back on a weekend night and see what the vibe is like. Seems like a great place to finish off an evening on the Square.

This place would have gotten 4 stars if I hadn’t been there Friday night. Usually if is a fun up-​beat atmosphere. The musician Friday night seemed to be stuck in this mellow, sad music. That’s all she played. It was pretty disappointing because we were there to party not cry.

This piano bar… I actually like… did not think I would but it has grown on me. If you are looking for a girls night place in Midtown to sit and just hang out this is the spot. The lounge is always busy on the weekend but we seem to manage to get a seat. This past time us (group of tipsy girls) got a spot at the bar that is around the piano player and we had a blast. We ordered drinks and sat around the bar singing with him dancing and pretty much acting like 14 year old girls… it was awesome! I highly recommend this for a night of getting out and just plain old being silly.

Pretty cool little addition the Overton Square. Not a big place and a bit cheesy but it had a fun vibe and we enjoyed it for the little bit we stayed. Sorta has a dive bar feel and assuming it lasts should age well as such. Would absolutely stop in again.

It is a fun little place! I had a little reunion there with my favorite person in the whole world there & the ambiance worked really well for that. The employees — especially the ladies that work there — are really cool

It’s a decent place to go hang out if better venues are too packed. There was a lack in customer service for sure, and the atmosphere was nothing special for a Friday night. The bartenders were clearly in a bad mood and not attentive to their patrons. I sat at a near empty bar for about 8 – 10 minutes before being asked if I wanted a drink. And the bartender walked off as I told her what I would like.
The beer selection is slim. Domestics with a few local crafts. Mixed drinks are overpriced, but isn’t that the norm these days?
There’s only a one-​person bathroom so beware of long waits.
The pianist was pretty good, though didn’t play much while we were there.
I’d really like to see the attitude of the staff improve. There is great potential here.

It is a awesome place. It’s small lounge but I will come back. Drinks are great! They are a little pricey but they are well worth the money that u pay. No food, just a party mix.

My new fav place!
I can’t believe the negative reviews about Zebra! I understand it’s small (I call it cozy and it reminds me of posh lounges in NYC) and doesn’t offer food, but hello Memphians, Overton Square is full of restaurants so eat before or after you come! And enjoy the free nuts and pretzels.
There is a pianist every night of the week for the entertainment and if you pay enough, they play your song right away! It’s a classic piano bar and I LOVE it! Can’t think of a better way to end a night out than screaming the lyrics to my favorite songs!
And prices are on par with most bars in the area. I drink champagne so spend $ 8, but it’s no more pricy than other local spots.
If you haven’t been yet, it’s a must!

Live music 7 nights a week… what more could someone want in the birthplace of rock and roll?! Located in a very popular spot in Midtown. Only open at night and offers libations… don’t come hungry ;) Ps. For those wondering — yes it’s legal to not offer a food menu, they have mixed nuts & pretzels. Why do you need more?!
Whether it’s a Tuesday or Saturday you can expect to find friendly bartenders & good tunes.

How have I not heard of this place before?!? Came here after dinner at Bari the other night. Walking in, I immediately noticed how warm it was — MAJOR PLUS in my book! I’m usually freezing, which makes drinking cold beverages less appealing. Enjoyed the music, the people-​watching (two girls there dressed for a photo shoot with National Geographic, if ya know what I mean… lettin’ it all hang out…), and the energy. Very impressed with the repertoire of the piano guy — Bön Jovi, Johnny Cash, the inevitable Billy Joel…
Great way to end an evening out!

I had high expectations for this place. The atmosphere was nice but the music was not good (the guy didn’t know the words to half the songs) and the drinks were mediocre. The trail mix was stale also. It was busy so maybe it was just my luck. May give it another try.

I see some negative reviews, but I had a positive experience. In fact, I have been twice. I love going to places with live music. At the tables, they have free salty snacks. I can’t complain about that. It’s a small and intimate venue. And there’s no cover, so like McD I’m lovin’ it. They don’t have any other food, but that’s not a problem. Eat before.
I enjoyed the music. The drinks were nice and strong. My only mystery is that I haven’t figured out the drink prices. I have ordered the same thing multiple times and my price varies. The cheapest was $ 4 for a whiskey and water. I think it also was $ 6.50 once. I’m not sure if it varies based on bar vs table price. Anyway, it’s not expensive. There’s live music with no cover!

I’ve been excited about this place for months and am so disappointed. The location is prime and this place has so much potential that fell flat. The ambience is not «loungey» at all — super cheap tables and banquet hall seats, the booths seem ok but I was expecting some nice chairs and upscale furnishings. Also, the floor is tile, maybe it’s for the music acustics but it looks cheap.
Drinks are very limited and no prices listed, not a good sign. I didn’t buy my drink and it felt rude to ask so not sure of the prices. Also, it didn’t appear that there are any food offerings, is that legal in TN?
It’s such a shame because the concept is great and the actual piano player is good. I recommend this as a one drink pre or post dinner stop but not your destination for the night. I’m keeping my fingers crossed the owners invest in making this place a hot hangout spot but for now meh describes it all too well.

So i visited the infamous Zebra lounge everyone’s been talking about tonight thats based out in Chicago. Its a pretty cool and cozy piano bar in midtown thats only been open for about 2 wks now.
As you walk in the piano is dead center with patrons actually sitting right in front of the piano bar. Seating is around 10 at the piano bar itself and possibly 50 – 60 max seating throughout the entire establishment. There is one bar to the right and the bartenders were pretty nice and attentive while we were there. Music being played was good and i liked it. You can request songs if the pianist can sing and play it of course. Not too shabby and i can’t wait to see what they have in store in the coming months.

Cozy little piano bar where you can listen to good music and grab a cocktail.
You can submit song requests to the piano player.
Great for groups or a date night.
Hoping for more seating.
This really adds to Overton Square’s charm.
#Yelp901