Ole Tavern on George Street
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- 416 George St.
- Jackson, MS 39202
- 601-960-2700
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
You just can't keep a good bar down—George Street Grocery, the historic Jackson watering hole that was first actually a grocery after opening in 1911 and then became a live music destination in the '70s and '80s,finally reopened in December 2008 after shutting its doors in 2007. Well sort, of. The historic hangout has been revamped and reborn as Ole Tavern on George Street. The name's not all that's new, as the place now has a younger vibe and a more rock 'n' roll attitude, as evidenced by the inaugural concert featuring local rock bands Goodman County, Deltagun and Redneck Trucker on New Year's Eve '08. With bars both downstairs and upstairs (where the bands also play), and much of the buidling's original fixtures intact, it's the bar longtime Jacksonians know and love too though. The kitchen serves daily plate lunches like meatloaf, fried catfish and red beans and rice for $7.99 and also has a full menu of appetizers, salads and sandwiches, with unique offerings like Southern Pecan beer-battered onion rings, pimiento cheese fritters, the ole Tavern burger and more.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Nearby and Street Parking Difficult
The Basics
- Hours:
- Restaurant: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Bar: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food, Salads, and Sandwiches
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Alcohol:
- Beer, Full Bar, and Wine
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Bar Style:
- Pub
- Music Style:
- Indie, Metal, Punk, and Rock
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Area Classic, Bar Scene, Bustling, Edgy, High Energy, Laid Back Casual, and Trendy
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Games:
- Video Games
- Cleanliness:
- Up To Par
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Features:
- Entertainment, Historic Landmark, Jukebox, Late Night, Live Performances, Local Artists, Local Bands, People Watching, and Tourist Spot
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Mastercard, and Visa
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"The Best New Happening In Jackson, MS"
By Mrs. Jon Jon Glenn from Patton Plaza, March 20, 2009
Owners, Jason & Shannon Cockrell, have taken out the old and brought in the new in 2009. They have turned an old ordinary hang out and turned it i...
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Calendar of Events
Ole Tavern on George Street
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Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night
11/30/2009 -
Open mic night
12/01/2009 - 9:00 PM -
Ladies night
12/03/2009 - 9:00 PM


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