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Paula & Raifords Disco
14 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103, United States
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Jo
Review №1

If you are a fun person who loves to dance, you’ll love this place.If you want something low key, this ain’t it.If you want something cheap, this ain’t it.If you are hungry, find a restaurant.If you lack confidence, talk to someone.My favorite place in the world. Never had less than a 10/10 experience.

Je
Review №2

Woo!

Br
Review №3

Overrated. $20 cover. $8 beer. Cash only. I was having a great night out until I ended up at this place. Very disappointed. No thanks. Never again.

m.
Review №4

The original location was where it was at. Lighted dance floor...

Ch
Review №5

It was Great 25 years Ago, it’s Still Great!Nothing like sippin on a Quart in a 70’s Atmosphere listening to all the New and Old Beats. Good place to let your hair down !

Ca
Review №6

Incredible place but you need to know what you’re getting in to. Bring lots of cash ($15 cover and cash only bar) and be prepared to stay there until late if you want to have fun. Be sure to brush up on your drumming before you show up because there is an open drum set on the dance floor for any drunk to hop on. If you know what you’re expecting then you’ll have a great time

Ma
Review №7

Is this the same place as the old Hollywood Raifords?? Its been years, but that place was a trip - was a house turned into a disco that only served 40oz beer from the kitchen window with the dining room as the dance floor. Im assuming they moved & upgraded to an actual club. If the same, even new location, I totally understand the ratings as either 5 star or 1 star....NOT for everyone.

Co
Review №8

Place looks like an episode of “Bar Rescue”...before its rescuedThe staff was incredibly rude for absolutely no reason. Felt like you were talking to customer service people that were trained to be angry and defensive right off the batAlso they charge a $20 cover charge that I’m sure they pocket. I refuse to ever give them that money again just based on principle alone

Ha
Review №9

Don’t waste your money coming here.

Ni
Review №10

Raiford’s is one of the most unique places. If you’re in Memphis, you have to visit Raiford’s. You won’t be let down. Ask for Keshia. She’s such an amazing bartender with fast service.

S
Review №11

I was willing to dish out the cover charge because of the reviews; however, we left within an hour from boredom. The staff was very pleasant, but the crowd was not our style at all. Think rude, super-drunken frat boys & sorority girls...not a very diverse crowd. I also was disappointed in the music. For a disco, there was a surprising lack of disco played. I understand mixing it up a bit, but I would have expected a good portion to be older music. The place was also a bit too bright for a club. Once was enough for me.

Em
Review №12

The most fun I have had in months! Went on a Friday night and came right back on Saturday night. Safe environment with great security. The DJ is amazing. If you are looking for a place to let loose and dance, this is the place!

Br
Review №13

One of the most terrible bars I’ve ever been to. Expensive cover with rude staff. Never again.

St
Review №14

So many different people. This is how you party!

An
Review №15

Phenomenal disco party. Open drum set, smoking and lighted dance floor. Wait was over 45 min and staff was (understandably) very curt.

Ti
Review №16

It was a very bright atmosphere. It is a CASH ONLY night club. The music is very loud but he DJ does play a good variety of music.

LE
Review №17

Very nice laid back place to be for The Grown Folks of all Culture of people, very nice and respectful Staffs & Security, I Love going Here to Paula Raifords, I feel sooo relaxed everytime I go here, I always enjoy Myself and have a good time, and Yes I so Love the D.J. I Love it and yes I will most definitely will be back

Ae
Review №18

Most fun in town! Best place for after parties and nights youll never forget

Ke
Review №19

Its always a good time here definitely need to add another bar

都玲
Review №20

If you ever find yourself with nothing to do in Memphis on night, then you have already failed. But dont despair! Drop by P&Rs and become the Dancing Queen.

Ka
Review №21

This is not really about the inside aspect of the Disco/club but about how they seriously need to have people outside the business to help maintain order of the overly drunk idiots and keep them from passing out and puking all over themselves and the entrance way of other business. We spent hours with the amazing Raven next door at Skull & Rose Tattoo getting special tattoos and when it was time to leave we had to litterly move people away from the door and walk thru vomit to leave. Pathetic! The owners need to show more respect than that to fellow business owners.

Je
Review №22

This Place is Awesome Had Some of Tha Best Times of my Life Here!! Talk About Dancen Ur Ass Off O Yea I Did!!

Kr
Review №23

Super sad to say they completely we officially lost ignored us - say at the bar for 15 minutes and got completely ignored because of the color of our skin. Been going there for years and now never going again.

HK
Review №24

Its a great place for music and dancing and he is by far a great DJ, but it is expensive. $15 to get in door, $10 - 32oz beers and they only take cash. It is loud, so make sure you ask for ear plugs. They claim to be open until 3:30am but pushes ppl out at 2:45. The armed guards with glocks on the dance floor makes sure you leave.

Fr
Review №25

Had a blast, dont remember how much anything cost but it sure was fun

Re
Review №26

The armed Security here is just amazing! Doing all that they can to protect all customers and staff!

Br
Review №27

You cant come to Memphis without experiencing Paula & Raifords disco. You will have a big dumb smile on your face as you dance the night away.

Jo
Review №28

If visiting Memphis, I would recommend avoiding. Try Beale Street, Cooper Young, or Overton Square as alternatives.

J.
Review №29

Always seems like a good idea at the time, but youll regret it in the morning. Honestly, its worth doing once, but only once.Overpriced cover & drinks (& borderline creepy).

Ro
Review №30

One of the coolest, chillest, most welcome dance spots Ive ever been to.

Te
Review №31

Great place to have a Great time and meet Beautiful people

Iv
Review №32

The people outside were very bad .. reflecting how they look like ;’/

Cr
Review №33

Great time with friends and fam Paula is THE BEST in the West

Di
Review №34

I had a really great time.

mi
Review №35

They water down the vodka.

St
Review №36

An
Review №37

Cash only... bummer

Jo
Review №38

Way too much smoke, ridiculous cover charge, employees acted like they didnt want to be there, waited on my food forever and then when they brought it to me, it wasnt even hot ! A PISS POOR PLACE !!!

GO
Review №39

RIP YOU WILL BE MISSED

So
Review №40

I really enjoyed my visit to that club.6

Ch
Review №41

My Favorite Place in Memphis!

Je
Review №42

A must visit if you are an out of towner.

Wa
Review №43

Best place in the world

Ed
Review №44

This place is the worst. Expensive and sleezy.

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  • Address:14 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103, United States
  • Site:http://paularaifords.com/
  • Phone:+1 901-521-2494
Categories
  • Night club
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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