Ground Zero Blues Club
Ground Zero Blues Club
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11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Monday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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abroadwithashley
Minneapolis, MN1,347 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is the heavy hitter in the lineup of Clarksdale’s blues venues and holds that position for good reason. The seating is plentiful without feeling cavernous. The drinks are a wider selection than other places in town (including NA beer). And the overall setting gives off a great vibe without feeling like you might need to scrub yourself vigorously afterwards. And the music… this was easily the best performance we saw while in Clarksdale (we saw four). Of course, that has little to do with Ground Zero specifically, but it was still our favorite evening and would be the place we came back to if we ever find ourselves in Clarksdale again.
Written May 8, 2023
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Elly R
Jackson, TN4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Stopped in for lunch. Great friendly service by Sawanna. The blues burger was a perfect flavor medley. Seasoned fries, and fried okra all on point. Fried tomato sammich needed something more….
Definitely recommend.
Definitely recommend.
Written August 5, 2022
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Lauren L
Little Rock, AR15 contributions
Mar 2022
We decided to go on a spontaneous trip this past weekend w/ another couple & we ended up in Clarksdale. I haven't had so much fun in a long time! We ate here when we first got to town & the food was sooo good! All four of us ended up going to take a nap directly after. Later, when the bar we were at closed down, we returned to watch the band & have some beer. It was amazing! Great show, great atmosphere! Proud to say my name is on the bar now. Very unique atmosphere! PS-fried green tomato sandwich!!!
Written March 10, 2022
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Greg S
Gulf Breeze, FL410 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
I was excited to visit Morgan Freeman’s famous blues restaurant in Clarksdale Ms. I had checked it’s website which showed it was open on Jan 7 2023 so I drove from Florida to enjoy the food, vibe and blues. I arrived at 4pm and was disheartened to see the restaurant was closed. Several others I talked to in the parking lot were also disappointed that it was closed. It turned out, management had closed the restaurant for a week following New Years without making the appropriate changes to their website. It’s doubtful, I’ll ever get the opportunity or make the effort to visit again …☹️
Ground Zero needs to fix this issue as it could be an ongoing issue
Ground Zero needs to fix this issue as it could be an ongoing issue
Written January 8, 2023
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mmh7707
Tuscaloosa, AL184 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Food was VERY disappointing! I expected Mississippi Delta catfish, fries and hush puppies to be amazing and I have had better at Captain D’s. We arrived around noon (they open at 11am for lunch) and decided they didn’t turn their fryer on until after we ordered and the grease wasn’t hot enough yet. Hush puppies weren’t done in the middle (and were very small) and fries were disgusting and inedible. Catfish was okay but very, very greasy - way greasier than it should have been. My husband got a cup of gumbo and said it was barely warm. A little over $50 for a sub-par lunch was extremely disappointing. The only redeeming thing about our visit was the friendly employees.
Written November 13, 2021
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PaulMaryRC
Eastbourne, UK195 contributions
Mar 2020
We visited at about 9pm and paid our 10 dollars entrance. We purchased some drinks from the bar and after 15-20 minutes the band took a break. The 3 piece band was actually excellent. After the break they came on to play 2 more songs and then started packing up. Paying 20 dollars for 30 minutes of entertainment was not good value.
Apparently there were insufficient punters and the band were given permission to pack up early, and on a Friday too !!!
Apparently there were insufficient punters and the band were given permission to pack up early, and on a Friday too !!!
Written March 17, 2020
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Ana C
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Jul 2021 • Couples
One of the owners was there and spent 15 minutes talking about how great the club is and how great the country band is. Music lacked originality and soul. The band didn’t bother coming back after intermission. They were talking with the owner and taking pictures with groupies. The fish stinks from the head. The owner allowed patrons to be disrespected. DONOT GO.
Written July 4, 2021
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Gidons51
Herzliya, Israel4,304 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
A big hall Blues club in center of Clarksdale. Great music , wonderful ambience, very nicely decorated. Tables quite dense . Band played great music . Food was disappointing. Price of meal between 17-22 USDLRS. Very recommended, open some evenings of the week only .
Written May 1, 2023
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04274108
Canada76 contributions
This place just didn't feel right. I spent the better part of August traveling around Mississippi visiting juke joints to listen to live music. Here are my pluses for the Ground Zero...
1) Reliable live music almost every night
2) Clean
Here are the minuses
1) Staff ignored me for the most part (I was not rude or drunk)
2) Overpriced drinks compared to other local bars
3) It felt a bit too much like a "Disneyland"-type juke joint. It always felt like a busload of tourists to drop by, take a few pictures than leave.
If you're in Clarksdale on a weekend, go elsewhere for better time. Red's is a couple blocks away and although it looks scary on the outside, there are no problems on the inside. Weekends had live music, weekdays had recorded music.
1) Reliable live music almost every night
2) Clean
Here are the minuses
1) Staff ignored me for the most part (I was not rude or drunk)
2) Overpriced drinks compared to other local bars
3) It felt a bit too much like a "Disneyland"-type juke joint. It always felt like a busload of tourists to drop by, take a few pictures than leave.
If you're in Clarksdale on a weekend, go elsewhere for better time. Red's is a couple blocks away and although it looks scary on the outside, there are no problems on the inside. Weekends had live music, weekdays had recorded music.
Written August 29, 2007
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BuickMackane
Pineville, LA116 contributions
I've been to Clarksdale three times this year. The town may be rundown and economically depressed, but it's nevertheless a great place for a family vacation. Kids are welcome inside Ground Zero Blues Club. In fact, children themselves are often the performers, having been trained next door in vocational music programs held at the Delta Blues Museum. Food and drinks are great and reasonably priced at Ground Zero, and the best part of all is the elegant lodging upstairs from the nightclub. The old cotton warehouse building looks shabby from the outside, but the apartments upstairs are huge lofts with full kitchens, track lighting, and every modern convenience which can be rented for any length of time you need, even just one night. If you've got a sleepy child, you can get a room directly over the bandstand and still hear every note of the music. It's the best of both worlds!
Written November 20, 2005
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Claire C
Bedford, UK43 contributions
Can we book a table and do they do food in the evening
Jennifer B
Loughborough, UK
What is the minimum age for entry? we have a 4 year old but would love to visit again..?
momx16
Paris, TN3 contributions
Any age during the day/
isayhoomhom
Bethel, CT6 contributions
Is Ground Zero all ages? We'd like to bring our 15-year-old.
Janet P
Berkeley, CA203 contributions
All ages and your 15 year old will enjoy it.
Xxsarahlxx
3 contributions
Do we need tickets or can we just rock up?
missjred
Milwaukee, WI13 contributions
You just rock up. :D
curlyBJS
St. Louis10 contributions
I am trying to find out which music venues/restaurants are open on SUNDAYS in May...we will only be there Sat. and Sun, and would like to hear live music both nights. Thanks!
Stan J
New Orleans, LA73 contributions
i do not know off hand, we were only there for one night, you might call the Cat Head Music Store-662624-5992-252 delta ave.-the guy there knows everything that is going on.
GZBC01
Clarksdale, MS
I am sorry you had a bad experience at Ground Zero Blues Club. Please give us another try.
CamDea
Sydney, Australia108 contributions
I did not have a bad experience. In fact I said ... Clarksdale is a great music town with music from each establishment that was open, on the street and well worth the side trip.
Tony D
Greater Melbourne, Australia
Hi , I will be visiting from Australia in April , just wondering the type of accommodation you offer and how to book?
Thanks for your time.
Tony Durie
Nick F
Regina, Canada10 contributions
There are a few places to check out. It may be tough as they are having the Juke Joint Festival in April. Check out The Shackup Inn, we stayed there July 2014 and it was very well kept and you can,t find a friendlier bunch. They have a driver that will take you into town, small fee, and pick you up when you,re ready to go back. They know all you need to know about Clarksdale and the Delta Blues. I,d go there again, for sure. The Blueshound Flat is downtown, I felt very safe while I was there, just use common sense. Travel with two or more and don,t stay out in the wee hours of the morning. Talk to the local business people, they will tell you were not to be and when. Clarksdale has so much to offer. I,d recommend, Delta Blues Museum, Yazoo Pass, Red,s Lounge, Miss Del,s General Store, Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, so many more to list. Have fun and enjoy your time there.
Ground Zero Blues Club (Clarksdale) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Ground Zero Blues Club
- Ground Zero Blues Club is open:
- Mon - Tue 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wed - Thu 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Fri - Sat 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Hotels near Ground Zero Blues Club:
- (0.00 mi) Delta Cotton Co. Apartments
- (0.18 mi) The Lofts at the Five & Dime
- (0.15 mi) Travelers Hotel
- (0.13 mi) High Cotton Condos
- (0.13 mi) Sunflower Lofts
- Restaurants near Ground Zero Blues Club:
- (0.00 mi) Ground Zero Blues Club
- (0.03 mi) Dutch Oven
- (0.09 mi) Our Grandma's House of Pancakes
- (0.09 mi) Meraki Roasting Company
- (0.05 mi) Delta Amusement Cafe
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