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2166 Central Ave, Memphis, TN

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Former Railgarten venue with dining, music, and recreational spaces.

Type:RETAIL

Property size:

9,843 SF

Lot size:

1.36 Acres

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Real Estate License ID: TN 283569

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Established Entertainment Venue: Former Railgarten with dining, drinks, and live music areas, offering immediate operational potential.
Prime Location: Midtown/Downtown submarket, close to universities, museums, parks, restaurants, and Downtown Memphis.
Large Lot Size: 9,843± SF building on 1.35± AC, providing ample indoor and outdoor space.
Zoned IL: Flexible zoning allows for a variety of uses.
Fully Furnished: Includes Retro Style Diner, Tiki Bar, and Indoor Music Hall, reducing startup costs.
Recreational Amenities: Features a sand volleyball court, ping‑pong pavilion, outdoor stage, fire pits, and playground.

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Former Railgarten venue with dining, music, and recreational spaces.

Type:RETAIL

Property size:

9,843 SF

Lot size:

1.36 Acres

Added:: Nov 25, 2025
Days on Market:: 224
Last Refresh:: Jul 4 at 10:00 am

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General Information

Standard status: Active
Size: 9,843 SF
Lot size: 1.36 Acres
Property subtype: RETAIL

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Ed Thomas

Listing office Colliers | Memphis

Listing date Nov 25, 2025

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Established Entertainment Venue: Former Railgarten with dining, drinks, and live music areas, offering immediate operational potential.
Prime Location: Midtown/Downtown submarket, close to universities, museums, parks, restaurants, and Downtown Memphis.
Large Lot Size: 9,843± SF building on 1.35± AC, providing ample indoor and outdoor space.
Zoned IL: Flexible zoning allows for a variety of uses.
Fully Furnished: Includes Retro Style Diner, Tiki Bar, and Indoor Music Hall, reducing startup costs.
Recreational Amenities: Features a sand volleyball court, ping‑pong pavilion, outdoor stage, fire pits, and playground.

Overview

This 9,843 square-foot property on 1.35 acres is located in the Midtown/Downtown submarket and is zoned IL. Built in 1968, the property was formerly Railgarten, a dining, entertainment, and recreational venue offering both indoor and outdoor spaces. It features multiple dining, drinks, and live music areas inside and outside. The property includes a fully furnished retro-style diner, tiki bar, and indoor music hall. Outdoor amenities include a gated backyard and beer garden, an outdoor stage for larger gatherings, a full-sized sand volleyball court, a ping-pong pavilion, outdoor fire pits, picnic tables, string lights, and a fenced playground. There are 30 parking spaces available, with the possibility of adding more. The property is located within 9 minutes of 3 universities, 3 museums, Overton Square, Overton Park, the Memphis Zoo, Liberty Stadium, many popular restaurants, and Downtown Memphis.

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Current Use by Public Records

Railgarten Bar & Pub

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City: Memphis
County: Shelby
State: Tennessee
Longitude: -89.9898
Latitude: 35.1264

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What type of property is this?

Restaurant - Former Railgarten venue with dining, music, and recreational spaces.

Where is this restaurant located?

The property is located at 2166 Central Ave Memphis, TN.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Established Entertainment Venue: Former Railgarten with dining, drinks, and live music areas, offering immediate operational potential.; Prime Location: Midtown/Downtown submarket, close to universities, museums, parks, restaurants, and Downtown Memphis.; Large Lot Size: 9,843± SF building on 1.35± AC, providing ample indoor and outdoor space.

2166 Central Ave, Memphis, TN

Former Railgarten venue with dining, music, and recreational spaces.

Property Features for 2166 Central Ave

General Information

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Overview

Current Use by Public Records

Suggested Use

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