Gate B3-B5 bar stools usually fill up by 5 p.m.
Memphis Made Brewing Co. in Terminal B sits right by gates B3–B5, post-security, and runs on airport time: it opens 90 minutes before the first flight and stays open until 30 minutes after the last departure. It’s a local Memphis brewery outpost, so the tap list leans regional instead of generic macros.
Figure on mid-range airport pricing ($$): draft beers usually land a couple of dollars under what you’d pay in a big-city downtown bar, but above neighborhood pub levels, and food tracks standard concourse pricing rather than fast food. This is one of the few spots near B3–B5 where you can sit with real glassware instead of a paper cup.
The headliner food item here is Corky’s Ribs & BBQ, branded right on the menu as the signature. Expect sauce-forward Memphis-style ribs and pulled pork, not Texas brisket. If you want something lighter than a full rib plate, look for pulled pork sandwiches or BBQ nachos built off the same meat so you still get Corky’s flavor without committing to a big platter.
Beer is the main draw: tap handles typically feature Memphis Made core beers plus a rotating seasonal, so you can grab a local pale ale or IPA instead of the usual mass-market options. If you have a shorter layover—say 40–45 minutes between flights—stick to one draft and a sandwich or a half-portion of ribs rather than a full combo, since food can slow you down more than the bar service.
It’s all post-security in Terminal B, so you’re safe to settle in once your carry-on clears the belt. One last tip: if your flight leaves from B1–B2, still walk down to B3–B5 for a pint and Corky’s; it’s less than a five-minute walk back to the early B gates.
Corky’s Ribs & BBQ