Gate-side drinks and burgers in Terminal B
Runway 901 Bar & Grill sits airside in Terminal B at Memphis International, right in the main concourse near several B-gates. It’s a full bar plus grill setup, so you can grab a beer and a burger without leaving the secure side of MEM. Expect standard airport pricing: domestic drafts often land around the $8–$10 mark, cocktails higher.
The menu leans classic bar food: burgers, chicken tenders, wings, and a few salads and sandwiches. Portions tend to be bigger than what you’ll get from a typical grab-and-go in B or C, so this works better for an actual meal than a quick snack. Figure on $14–$20 for most mains, before tax and tip.
Service is table-style with a bar counter as backup, which matters if your boarding time is 40–60 minutes out. This is not a five-minute in-and-out stop, so build a 30-minute buffer for a drink and at least 45 minutes if you want a hot entrée. MEM isn’t huge, and from here you’re usually under a 5–7 minute walk to most B-gates.
The bar carries the usual national beer brands plus a few regional options tied to Tennessee and the Mid-South. Ask what’s on draft before you sit; taps do rotate and some reviews mention a better value on draft than in bottles or cans. Expect well liquor as the default pour unless you call something specific.
If your layover is tight, skip the dine-in routine and ask directly at the bar about the current fastest item — typically fries, wings, or a basic burger. Grab a seat with a line of sight to the B-gate monitors so you don’t miss a quiet boarding call while you’re waiting on food.