50 Best Bars in Nashville

“FIRST TIME VISITOR W/5 FRIENDS FOR DINNER & COCKTAILS. MICHELLE GREETED US IMMEDIATELY. SMILES & VERY WELCOMING. SHE WAS HELPFUL TO RECOMMEND FOODS & TELL US THE WHAT DRINKS SHE WOULD RECOMMEND. HER ATTITUDE WAS UPLIFTING & PLEASANT. KEEP CHECKING BACK WITH US AFTER FOOD DEL'D AND ASKED ABOUT COCKTAILS REFILLS. HER SMILE WAS CONTAGIOUS. WHAT A DELIGHTFUL EXPERICENCE TO HAVE HER AS OUR SERVER. HATS OFF TO MICHELLE!!!! LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE OF OLE RED TOO“

“The quail tonight was phenomenal!“

“Excellent food and service! The chefs are artist. ❤️“

“Riley S. was awesome for our family birthday party. There were 11 of us...5 were children so there was a lot going on. Riley S. was beyond patient with us and prompt with our drink and food orders. She made the outing fun for all!“

“The bartender tonight was amazing. I had a great chat with him, and it seems he's leaving to a new adventure soon. Not great for this place, since he has a real passion for what he does, and I think they're losing a great guy. Best of luck on your new adventures! Food was about as expected, not the drinks were phenomenal!“

“A cool wind down spot. Happy hour drink specials are legit, food was good; photo booth in the back corner, table games and pool table makes it a nice vibe and atmosphere. A little dark inside when I went, although loved the holiday themed decor!“

“This is our absolute favorite place to visit when in Nashville. Our server, Destiny, is the best! Being from Eastern Europe, it just adds to the ambience of the experience. As soon as you walk into the door you are transported to Europe. The smells engulf you, as you walk by the most amazing dessert display. Do NOT pass up dessert! They have the most extensive coffee menu I have ever seen. If you’re looking for hair of the dog, you can add alcohol! We have never had anything bad here, every bite is divine! I highly recommend the Mexican hot chocolate, the avocado toast, and the rosemary potatoes (we dream of these).“

“Loved this place! My friend who lives in Nashville took me here. The menu was awesome, loved the speak easy vibes. Great staff. My bacon old fashioned was to die for. I wish I had this place close to home! Would go again and again“

“We meet here to watch Premier League games. They have amazing food and great drinks and you can't find a better staff anywhere in town!“

“loved the venue. Ill definitely be visiting again soon“

“A beautiful cocktail bar with great food too! Service was great!“

“Great food, great atmosphere and great music!!“

“Tori is amazing always knows who I am and what I’ll ask for!!“

“A tucked-away, well-kept secret. The kind of place you pretend not to love too much, lest the wrong people find out. No cover bands earnestly butchering Tennessee Whiskey—just a dimly lit, intimate hideaway with great cocktails and bartenders who actually know what they’re doing.

The crowd? A good mix of people. The music? Lots of solid hip-hop. And if you’re into DJs, they usually turn up on Sunday nights with some real ones.

Nashville needs more of this. Exactly this.“

“The best safe place for all of the LGBTQ+ peeps and introverts and extroverts safe too.“

“This is my favorite little hang in town“

“The Honky Tonk Hideaway Elf/xmas pop up bar in Nashville is a full-force holiday experience! The Xmas spirit is floor to ceiling, wall to wall! Great cocktails and reasonable prices. Fast service. The energy stays high from the moment you walk in. Tvs hitting all the major games.

The extras set it apart. A mechanical bull. A hat-making station. A merch section. And a FREE bus tour that takes you downtown.

Bottom line. Come on in!!

#santaomgeeee“

“Best listening room I’ve been to in Nashville. People here appreciate and listen and don’t talk. So Good👊“

“I first visited Up-Down several years ago for a birthday and loved it. I told myself, “One of these days, I’m gonna have my birthday here!”

Whelp, that day finally came this past April!

We had a big group and had a wonderful time. The staff are very friendly, the pizza is delicious, and you get free tokens for games on your birthday!

If you’re looking for a fun night in East Nashville with a great view, check em out tonight!“

“We happened upon this great bar our last day in Nashville and wish we would have found it sooner! Great place and Kyle was great! We will be back!!“

“What a beautiful hidden gem! My husband and I have been here a couple of times and our last time we went was so wonderful. It’s a relaxed vibe that is also very well put together so you can come dressed up or in relaxed clothing and you’ll fit right in either way. We both got sake flights and oh my goodness- each flavor was phenomenal! My favorites were the Cloud Palace and the Gunma(I apologize if I spelled that wrong). Not only were the drinks delicious, the service was top notch- Noah was very knowledgeable and friendly to chat with! Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to relax after work or have a quite date night.“

“Good food, live music, and appropriate atmosphere for the whole family to have lunch.“

“I’ve been excited to try Sabell’s for a while. Unfortunately I showed up at 9:05pm to eat dinner and they said the kitchen closes at 9. So I didn’t get to try the food. And so I left. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Too bad. I was very excited. So keep in mind that if you show up at 9:01 they will not serve you food. 🫶🏼“

“As a local, there honestly aren’t many reasons that will get me to come into Nashville anymore… but two of them are Vanessa and Cash, the incredible mixologists at the Red Phone Booth.

Their drinks are hands down the best you’ll find anywhere in the city, but it’s more than just the cocktails — it’s the conversation, the atmosphere, and the experience they create every single time. They truly make you feel welcome the moment you walk in.

The experience at the Red Phone Booth is bar none and above anywhere else in Nashville. If you get the chance, pull up a seat at the bar with Vanessa or Cash mixing your drink — you won’t regret it.“

“Bootleggers Inn Are Great Bar. My Parents Dan & Wendy Are Love Bootleggers Inn. & Julie & I Will Love Too.“

“Ride with Tanya and your guaranteed to have a good time“

“Food is available at Bad Luck Burgerclub permanent food truck location. It is a quintessential East Nashville hangout. They provide an amazing product and space and embrace the community in a lot of amazing ways. If you fancy a taste of what the Norse know to be amazing already come get some mead (honey wine) and go a viking. They rotate products with the seasons and if you are lucky enough to be here when they have entertainment outside it's amazing, trivia, firedancing, burlesque, and other neighborhood events are always done well here.“

“This place is GREAT! We are visiting Nashville and came here for lunch. Matt is our waiter and he is Excellent! The food and the service could not be any better! The live music is fantastic! We were greeted by a pleasant young lady at the door and feel very welcome here. Do not miss coming by here. Love it!“

“This place is amazing! There’s nothing better than mixing a dive bar with old-school arcade games. I’m not great at pinball however it’s still one of my favorite things to play. They have amazing beers on tap. All the bartenders were fantastic and the atmosphere was super cool.“

“I love this space, the drinks and was very well taken care of by Emory. I highly recommend Greenhouse Bar for a group or intimate outing.“

“We definitely enjoyed our stay! The roof top bar was amazing. I had the best experience with Tyson up there. He was so kind and knowledgeable.“

“I came by last week and sat at the bar. My bartender Kelly was everything you could ask for and more. She was super attentive, her drinks tasted amazing, and her conversation was so refreshing, as the bartenders on Broadway all seem miserable. It was good to see such a bright light in the industry here in town. I had the pepperoni pizza and was very pleased. Just enough crunch and plenty of cheese. Service 10/10 food 8/10. Will definitely be back because of Kelly!“

“Had an awesome time with friends. It was great really look forward to doing it again.“

“Love this place!!! Visit it every time we get to Nashville, 12 south. Great service and amazing staff.“

“Super sweet attentive and fun bartenders that make the whole experience. Stevie Rayni and Tara are the best!! Great prices, great drink menu, very fun vibe. Small town vibe with big Live Band Broadway local experience. Highly recommend.“

“…1-2-3-4……take the elevator. So many good things here. Don’t mention it.“

“Great staff and very engaging“

“Amazingly surprising to anyone who is adventurous and it has an throw back theme that creates a vibe that's indescribable! Great place and people. Your going to talk about this place for years to come.“

“Super cute atmosphere and yummy food!“

“We really loved Southern Grist when we first found it. Great craft beers and a great food menu, but as of late, the food menu disappoints. Anyone can do burgers and beers. Bring back the chicken sandwich, bao buns and vinegar potatoes. Your menu made you unique now you’re just like everyone else.“

“We really loved Southern Grist when we first found it. Great craft beers and a great food menu, but as of late, the food menu disappoints. Anyone can do burgers and beers. Bring back the chicken sandwich, bao buns and vinegar potatoes. Your menu made you unique now you’re just like everyone else.“

“If you haven't been here make it a point to try and visit this place. Everything about this place has been great. The food is so good so much props to the new cook. The bartenders on every shift is great very friendly and polite staff. My wife and will definitely be back in near future. Oh yeah let's not forget about the live music also great and will take song requests.“

“Well. Julie & I Love To Drinks At Four Walls In Nashville. We Like Drink Waters.“

“We had a great time curling, cocktail were fantastic. I hope they have a bonspiel soon. Thanks“

“Schulman's is definitely my new favorite spot in Nashville! A no frills, clean, friendly, old-school, LP playing, outstanding place to hang alone or with friends. They make the most incredible cheeseburger in Nashville! Keep that sucker wrapped up in the paper as you eat it. LOL!“

“Nashville wedding weekend. Craving a burger and Big Jimmy’s reviews caught my eye. Local joint with live music and great burgers! Staff were great. They have local Driskin ciders- perfect with the burger!! Def stop by when in Nashville!! We’ll be back!“

“Nice nice nice free arcade games and corn hole skeetball etc. take the kids they have plenty of space upstairs and down all the Teri games are there and the IPAs are great“

“What a great spot! Bailey and Ireland (the bartenders) were amazing! Truly made me feel welcome. Told me all about the history of the place and how connected it is to the local community. If you’re a local or a tourist, you definitely wanna check out this spot, it is amazing! Dark and moody, great for a first date or just a sexy date with your mate. The beer and wine is very limited! But if you’re in the mood for a cocktail, this is definitely the spot to check out. Margaritas are on point! I’m sure everything else is amazing as well. But don’t expect a long list of wines and beers just be expecting to have a good time And take some shots or delicious cocktails.“

“MJ’s is a Great spot to drop into or spend your entire weekend at. Amazing staff. Great live music, and world class tambourine players. 10/10. Will chill again.“

“Go see heather at the Donaldson pub, she is the best bartender around . Love her !!!!“