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“

“One of my favorite restaurants in Nashville—food and vibes are so good!! Shoutout to Ari for being the best waitress ever!“

“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!“

“Stopped in to check out the large whiskey selection and grab some lunch. Hunter is super friendly and gave us some great recommendations. I got one of the cocktails on special for baseball games and it was so good I got a second. I had the Caesar wrap and my husband had the chopped cheese sandwich which were both excellent. Definitely a spot worth checking out!“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Live music with great food, drinks, & service!“

“I am so happy I found Two Hands. The food here is so delicious and very fresh and flavorful. The portions are pretty big. We ordered the mushroom bowl with added salmon and my boyfriend ordered the burger with fries. We wanted to come back immediately for dinner. They also have locations in Denver.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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!!“

“Had a blast and Adam was amazing!!! From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Adam kept our drinks full, offered great recommendations, and had such a positive attitude that made the whole experience even better. It’s clear he takes pride in providing excellent service, and it definitely didn’t go unnoticed. Great service like this is hard to find, and we can’t wait to come back. Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable!“

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

“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.“

“I remember skateboarding across the street while they were building this place and thought it was going to be so lame. Turned out to be one of my favorite places in Nashville! The $9 burger is awesome, and at that price the value is unbeatable. I come here often and get the burger, fries, and chips and dip. Bartenders are awesome people and I love seeing all my friends here when I go. The big pickle has to be a joke lol. Anyways, great place!“

“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!“

“This was the best burger I’ve ever had! We will definitely be back!!!!! The food was fresh and delicious 😋“

“This is my favorite little hang in town“

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

“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.“

“The arcade games were super fun. We spent over 2 hours here. These are older arcade games; not the new games. We did not eat and we did not have any drinks. We only played arcade games and had a great time. Majority of the games were 25 cents per play.“

“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.“

“Brooke was pretty phenomenal as a bartender yesterday! Thank you, Ma’am!!!“

“Only had drinks….because we couldn’t suffer through the overwhelming smoke smell. They have a nice cigar room with a good selection. Also a wide variety of drinks and cool ambiance (minus the smoke).
You need to understand, this is a SMOKING BAR.
It is a cool & unique vib. The drinks are average priced. The service was good.“

“Love the Sandbar! Great vibe, employees are amazing and welcoming and drink's are made just right! Always love going here when I'm in town.“

“Update: the menu changed (got smaller), but it’s still fantastic! I’ll miss the poke bowls, but the mushroom flatbread is addictively good!

When we first walked into this place, we felt a tad deceived. It looked just like any other hotel bar, plus the addition of books as decor. Then we saw the menu. To say that it was hard to choose would be an understatement. And when the food arrived… all preconceived notions of just another hotel bar disappeared. This food is SO good! The flatbreads are the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy. The poke bowl looks exactly as advertised, and tastes even better. Some of the foods seem like mildly strange combinations at first, but then they blow your mind! This is so far above just another hotel bar!“

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

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

“I haven't had much mead before, but after drinking here it may become my drink of choice. These guys know what they're doing, everything I tried was very well done. The bouquet was really unique, and I enjoyed the ginger fields a lot as well. The staff are awesome, great people to talk to, very knowledgeable and passionate about the craft, and the vibes are very comfortable inside. I could see myself spending a lot of time here in the future“

“• The Vibe: Efficient. Warm. 5-Star Service. • The Miss: Alfredo was too light. (Nothing beats Nana's). • The Hit: Scallops & Risotto were perfect. • The MVP: The desserts stole the show.“

“Great burgers and the mayo with caramelized onions was amazing!! Highly recommend it if you come to Nashville!“

“Highly underrated spot for healthy, flavorful dishes and excellent cocktails! They have cozy vibes inside and patio hangs outside. The chicken Milanese is huge and deliciously crispy- get it on the Caesar tahini salad for a lighter options!“

“Absolutely love this place! So much effort and art goes into the food they prepare. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!“

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

“Will never go to nashville again without stopping here! This is the best burger I have ever ate! Dim, cozy lighting. 80’s tunes playing in the background. It was truly like stepping back in time. We went on a thursday night, food came out so fast. I will say not really a spot for socializing and meeting people though. Definitely a great time nonetheless.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Who doesn't like pinball? This place is so much fun and there's also a great beer selection. I can't believe how bad I am at pinball. The perfect beer pouring game is a blast. I could easily drink a few pints and play some pinball for a few hours. I hear this place gets packed for shows.“

“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.“

“Great staff and very engaging“

“Super cute atmosphere and yummy food!“