Curtain Up, Fork Down: Dinner and a Show (and Trivia, and Karaoke, and...)
Jackson knows how to make a night out last — dinner is just the opening act.
Music, Trivia, Comedy, Karaoke and a DJ, All Under One Roof
Hal & Mal's
A downtown institution that does it all, Hal & Mal's pairs dinner with live music, trivia night, comedy, karaoke, and DJ sets throughout the week. Whatever kind of night out you're after, there's a good chance Hal & Mal's has it on the calendar.
Live Music in a Historic School Building
Duling Hall, Amerigo & Saltine
Duling Hall hosts live music in the Fondren neighborhood's historic Duling School, and dinner is right next door. Amerigo serves upscale Italian, while sister restaurant Saltine specializes in fresh Gulf seafood and oysters. Catch a show, then walk next door for dinner (or make a night of both).
Trivia, Themed Nights and a Fresh New Menu
Fondren Public
Fondren Public pairs a brand-new food menu with trivia nights and a rotating lineup of themed events, a solid excuse to make Fondren Public a regular stop.
Small Plates, Crafted Cocktails and Live Jazz
Louise's Piano Bar & Jazz Club
Tucked into Fondren, Louise's Piano Bar & Jazz Club pairs small plates and crafted cocktails with live jazz for a lower-key, sophisticated night out.
Craft Beer, Trivia and Takeout from BTC
Fertile Ground Brewing
Jackson's neighborhood brewery hosts its own trivia night — and since Fertile Ground doesn't run a kitchen, you're welcome to bring in food from neighboring Belhaven Town Center spots like Rowan's, Poppy Pies, or Wing Mouth and settle in with a pint. Maybe even knock off a game of pinball while you're here?
Burgers, Carnitas and Wings, Trivia and Bingo
Rowan's
Across from Fertile Ground, Rowan's serves up burgers, carnitas and wings, and hosts its own trivia and bingo nights, making it easy to pair a meal here with a pint (and a game).
Pizza, Live Bands, Big Screens, Bowling and a Movie Next Door
The Station, Fondren Yard & The Capri
At The Block at Fondren, The Station serves up pizza while backyard neighbor Fondren Yard keeps the bar bites and drinks coming during a live band set or the big game on the giant screen. Next door, scan the QR code at your seat for dinner, drinks, and a movie at The Capri, a full night out without leaving your seat. Or, strike up a game and bowl your best at Highball Lanes, a ten-lane alley with a great food and drink menu.
Books, Cocktails and Trivia Night
Library Lounge
Set inside the historic 1908 Fairview Mansion and themed around Mississippi literary icons like Eudora Welty and William Faulkner, Library Lounge pairs its atmosphere with a regular trivia night for an evening that's equal parts smart and stylish.
All-American Favorites and Live Music
Martin's Downtown
A downtown mainstay, Martin's Downtown pairs American favorites like burgers, catfish, porkchops and blue plates with live music for a classic night out.
Live Music and History
Iron Horse Grill
Housed in a historic railroad depot downtown, Iron Horse Grill pairs a full dinner menu with live music of its own, a night out here that doesn't need a second stop. While you're there, head upstairs to check out the Mississippi music museum on the second floor.
Decadent Southern Classics, Live Music and Stand-Up
Johnny T's
Johnny T's pairs decadent, Southern-inspired classics with live music and stand-up comedy, another spot where dinner and the show happen under the same roof.
Broadway, Comedy and the Big Stage
Thalia Mara Hall
Jackson's premier performing arts venue, Thalia Mara Hall, hosts touring Broadway productions and comedy shows on its historic downtown stage. Make a night of it with dinner nearby at Estelle Southern Table or The Mayflower before you take your seat for the show.
Before going, check each individual location for its current menu and entertainment options.
