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Finding the perfect bar is like buying a piece of art -- it has to speak to you. As you walk into the door, you should feel a sense of home, like you belong there. From the hip martini bars and juke joints of downtown to the yuppie-fied watering holes of Cordova, Memphis has a bar for just about everyone.

But narrowing down the search can be tough, so we're making it easier with this handy guide to 80 of the city's hottest bars and nightclubs. To find which is right for you, start downtown and gradually work your way east, sampling cocktails along the way escorted by your designated driver, of course.

Alfred's -- So the Delta blues isn't really your thing, but you're hanging out on Beale Street anyway. That's okay. Late at night, the live music is switched to Top 40 dance hits, so you can shake your groove thing on into the night. King's Blues Club -- But if you are into the blues, there's no better place to hear them than B.

After all, the Blues Boy practically personifies the genre. Occasionally, he drops in for a surprise show, but when he's not around, locals like Ruby Wilson and Preston Shannon keep the sound alive.

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When you join their Tap Club, the bartender assigns you your very own mug to hang behind the bar. You receive discounted refills every time you use it. Recommended for heavy drinkers who'd rather not bar-hop. Just ask former president Bill Clinton, who took time out during a past trip to Memphis to sample their tasty grub, like award-winning barbecue ribs, Southern fried catfish, and homemade hot tamales.

Club -- Looking for a place to shake your money-maker? The multi-level Club is the only dance club on Beale featuring live home-spun electronica. If that's not your thing, there's a DJ spinning Top 40 dance hits on one floor and live cover bands on another. Had a few too many for the stairs? Take the lush-friendly elevator.

Coyote Ugly Saloon -- What exactly does coyote ugly mean, you ask? It's not a nice tale, so rent the movie for the sordid details. In the meantime, head on over to Beale's latest addition; the gals are anything but. In fact, they're really hot. And just like in the movie, they perform choreographed dances on the bar.

Here, you can see all sorts of music artifacts, like Elvis' black Stetson hat, a pair of glasses Buddy Holly wore in junior high, and Ike and Tina Turner's stage costumes from a show at Memphis' Club Paradise. Museum-worthy stuff, but you're not at the Smithsonian. Here you can down as many martinis as you want.