I was a bit apprehensive about walking on Beale Street, as we had heard it is not very safe. I would say definitely be cautious- as you would any where!- but we felt very safe. We went to Beale Street twice- once in the afternoon, when it was very crowded as expected. Being on a weekday and in the fall probably meant fewer tourists though, so it was not bad. This was the ideal time to go into shops and meander around. We returned in the evening to see barricades at each entrance to Beale Street. Those barricades were manned by "security", and there was a charge of $5 to enter after 7 PM. We got there before 7 so we did not have to pay, but they were charging people to enter as we left. There were fewer people there when we left at around 10:00 on a Friday evening than there had been in the afternoon. The street is well lighted and patrolled. We only had one block to walk to our hotel, and it was also well lighted, but I would definitely encourage vigilance of your surroundings and keep valuables hidden- just don't be paranoid.

We walked from the Rock and Soul Museum to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, walking down Beale St during the day so we didn't feel the least bit unsafe. There are alot of shops, restaurants, bars and even someone performing. I think if you go to Memphis, this is a must, just to say you did it.

After spending a few days in New Orleans, Beale Street is pretty tame. Minimal street performers, overly loud bands in a few bars, and most people strolling around. Even on a Saturday evening, most bars were surprisingly empty.

Very nice place to walkaround during sunset to check the places during day time and when the whole street is lit up. Definitely a funky vibe but with a clean street. Great bar options (outdoors and indoors) and almost every single one have live music performing. I opted for chilling at B.B. King’s Blues Club and that was my best decision for food, drinks and live music.

I wish I could give them a five but I can't. We love Bealle Street and have been there numerous times. The security is crazy. I guess there have been issues, but you show id, get frisked. Then if you go into a restaurant and come back out you have to pay to go anywhere else on the street. The bars have increased their drink prices ridiculously.

We took the walking tour on Beale Street learning about the history and places to eat. It was one hour tour and gave us information and answered our questions. That evening we went to Blues City Cafe had Mississippi catfish. After dinner we listened to Blind Mississippi Morris. He sang the Blues and played about 20 harmonics, Very Cool. We stayed at the Hyatt Caption which was great only a couple of blocks to walk to Beale Street. Great Day in Memphis.

We read reviews about Beale Street and we're somewhat apprehensive as we visited. We found a fairly quiet street during the Thursday afternoon which got busier by nine, when we left. We felt entirely safe and saw no reason to feel concerned. The music in the bars ranged from excellent to Karaoke. BB Kings had the best ribs and music. A must go.

We had a great time on Beale St. A few places were closed, but we were there in January and the number of tourist was low. We were able to get in BB Kings and enjoy a drink and listen to some live blues. With the low number of tourist, everything was easy to navigate.

Did think it would have more life to Beale St but we did enjoy it , went a few nights and enjoyed Silky O ' Sullivan's the entertainment in there was great and the staff were great , enjoyed buying souvenirs to take back the UK . Left Beale St each night around 10.30 and had no problems walking to hotel felt safe. On final evening didn't know we had to show ID , security wasn't nice at all shame they let our experience down , but would definitely visit again

We were in town for a bday trip, but it also happened to be St. Patrick's Day weekend. I've been to Beale before, just never during a holiday where the street is blocked off & you can only use the sidewalks. It was BUSY. The crowds were too thick for us to get a beer without standing in a really long line. The parade was great, but we left immediately after. I know there is so much to offer & would've been a better experience had we had full access to the streets as well as the sidewalks & there was room to get in anywhere. Still wasn't a bad time! We had a blast & will return!