50 Best Cocktail Bars in Nashville

“Delicious food, and they're great with allergies! I have alpha-gal allergies and I found multiple things on the menu I can eat. My family will definitely be back ❤️“

“This place is a hidden gem. We stayed in East Nashville for a week and this was by far the best place we dined at. The server was so attentive, she noticed a fly on the window bothering me and killed it with a napkin. We ordered the cauliflower and kale salad to eat with our main dishes. For the entrees I ordered the heritage pork and my wife order the prime ny strip. The flavors on all the dishes were spectacular. My only gripe was the lack of salt on the cauliflower, which was an easy fix. I’ve never had pork chops and New York steak taste so tender. I recommend medium cook on each of those. The service was impeccable! I highly recommend this place if you are looking for good food that is not fried southern food or fine dining. This is the perfect medium. Bravo!“

“I don’t know why Nashville hasn’t been talking more about this restaurant. The food, the service, the atmosphere, and the music are fantastic.

Must orders:
1. Kumamoto Oyster: Very tender and creative, must try if you love oyster
2. Skirt Steak Tataki: perfect steak that’s so easy to chew and just slip into your stomach
3. Koji 1/2 Chicken: pleasssssssss order this one! It’s so good so juicy and so tender. The truffle fries and the koji au poivre sauce is the best combo.

I am definitely coming back!“

“A trip back to the golden age of nightclubs. A real prohibition/film noir vibe. Top flight warm and friendly service from bar and waiting staff. Bar manager Rhys is right across the whole operation. Also really knowledgeable about the cultural history of the venue - which has been rocking it since 1948. Incredible music from sax player / Nat King Cole voiced Derek Williams, plus singers Laura Mayo and Dianne Sherrill fronting a superb jazz combo led by a highly charismatic pianist. The burlesque show is end to end class with elegance and humour balanced perfectly by co producers Jonny Gowow (musical director) and Tessa Mendoza (hostess / lead dancer). Food also of equally high standard. The prime rib is a near religious experience!“

“Great neighborhood spot. Excellent food and even better people.“

“Brunch and Drag show were so much fun! Our bachelorette party, loved the vibe!“

“This is one of mine and my boyfriend's favorite places to eat. You 100% have to try the fries. I know it sounds weird but just do it. You won't be sorry. We had the new burger, and the BLT. Know it is an Asian place. I 100% tell everyone to try the noodles. They are hand made and they are fantastic. I 100% tell everyone to try the noodles. They are handmade and they are fantastic.“

“We had a great time at this acclaimed restaurant, with an eclectic menu, such as the glazed pigs ears in lettuce wraps. The former residence has multiple rooms, on two levels, and our one regret is that we sat in a room with about ten tables, and the hard-scape decor meant that the noise level was just below the decibel level of bars on Broadway Stu’s neon district.“

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

“Great first visit to Fox, off the Gallatin Pike-we were well taken care of by Caleb on an early Thursday eve. Nice and mellow vibe-not crazy like downtown. Enjoyed well-crafted cocktails and charcuterie board. The deviled eggs were scrumptious. Highly recommended-will be back!“

“Visited briefly for a glass of wine and relaxation. I was very impressed by the atmosphere and live music. There looked to be plenty of seating options inside that matched the unique antique feel this place offers. The lighting and music was a perfect combination without being too loud or overbearing. An easy going place with great vibes. Didn't order the pizza, but it looked amazing. Definitely visiting again for the pizza and cocktails.“

“The atmosphere is very nice and the food is delicious!“

“I experienced a must amazing time here last week on my visit from California. Jeremy took great care of our party of 4 and we did a few absinthe flights. Though the space is small and can get quite busy, we found the intimate string perfect for our quartet. The designer cocktails were a hit and by nights end everyone was chasing the green fairy. I hope to return soon.“

“My friend Brought me here and wow!!!! Such a great spot!“

“My wife and I were married here and it was the best night of our lives. Amazing staff, amazing food, amazing drinks. What else is there to say?!!! Love this venue!!“

“What a Great Location, Great food, Service! My only complaint...is the blonde hostess at the door. I've been in several times and I have yet to see her Smile. Acts very disconnected when she is seat patrons. ALWAYS! The disappointing part, is management doesn't catch on....or, they don't care.“

“Great food! the brisket tacos are amazing. Service is awesome and great friendly atmosphere will definitely be back“

“I had such a wonderful time with Pat and Ben, bartenders, i am a lifer in highend hospitality and there is nothing I love more than great tartar and even better drinks. The patterson house fully lived up to its decade long reputation of being the best cocktail bar in nashville. I had such a wonderful time enjoying the ‘an accessible level of ecstasy, lay the first stone, life after doom, paper champion, the rude awakening, and the beef tartar’ all freaking stellar“

“you guys! This place experience was amazing! I visited as a solo traveler for my birthday. The hospitality I reserved was mind blowing. My server, Steven, was wonderful. We had great conversation and he recommended some amazing food/drink options. I also met two chefs who worked the Oyster Bar (Gage and Tristan) who made me feel so welcome!! Lastly, a hostess, Megan, was so sweet and personable. Thank you for such a memorable birthday!“

“Can't say one bad thing!!! Our server Katrina was wonderful!! I am sorry I didn't get the names of the others serving us but everyone was personable ( and yes super heros wear aprons) the food is cooked perfectly and the taste was phenomenal!! The french Fry sampler brought to the table was spectacular and we tried all the combinations. The sides -Brussel Sprouts, Mac and Cheese, and Rice were out of this world. The Steak..well the awards speak for themselves. The steak melted in my mouth!! Let's also mention the dessert... the Smores... just order it!!! You will love it!! We also ordered the Creme Brulee it was creamy and outrageously good!! We will be back!! Oh and we mentioned that we were celebrating our daughter's HS graduation and Katrina brought a celebration slice of cake to the table!!! The staff made it a wonderful experience!!“

“The food was delicious and the service was great!“

“Hands down the best all around dinner experience in Nashville. Presentation was off the charts! This was our first time visiting, they had a “Christmas Eve” menu which looked delicious but we came with our hearts set on the steak; no questions asked the kitchen was happy to adjust, we received the best steak we have tasted yet! The staff was beyond wonderful, the atmosphere was perfect. Love love loved Yolan; this will be a must have every time we visit Nashville! Thank you Yolan for the perfect Christmas Eve experience!“

“Great place! Great drinks! Amazing atmosphere & a very welcoming vibe! 10/10 recommend“

“This is a hidden gem! Do yourself a favor and stop in from the moment we walked in we were greeted by Drew, the drinks were amazing, the conversation was welcoming and the atmosphere is as unique as the names of the cocktails. We will definitely be back. Gives you a speakeasy vibe without the speakeasy prices.“

“Excellent in every way. Avocado margaritas- zucchini fries- lentil walnut burgers. Great vibe.“

“My Spot! Wednesday's are #TheVibe“

“Delicious food, great service, friendly atmosphere!“

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

“Great breakfast! The casserole was amazing! And only a few minutes from the airport! Will be back!“

“I’m had no idea there was a piano bar here! So glad a friend told me about it and I got to come check it out on Saturday night! The drinks were delicious, service was amazing and the atmosphere was so fun! I will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“Had a bit of a dine around in Printers Alley this past Friday for my birthday and Black Rabbit was our first stop. We started the evening here for a few drinks and small plates. I also needed to go support this year's Iron Fork Mixology Competition winner Kenichi Saito and enjoy another award-winning Stardust! It was just as delicious as the first time but this time around I got to enjoy the entire drink guilt free. I also ordered the Mezcal Old Fashioned and The Hoffa Connection. Both were great. They have several Old Fashioneds (vodka, gin, and Bourbon) and I want to go back and try them all! We also enjoyed the Rabbit Rolls, the Pork Tacos from the happy hour menu, some sourdough, and the cacio e pepe. We thoroughly found everything to be delicious and wouldn't hesitate to order what we had again; although I'd like to try the rest of the menu too. Service was great and we can't wait to return. Thank you, Tommy, for making sure we had a great time. #FoodiesOfNashville“

“This place is spectacular. 25-foot windows make up two of the walls providing a great view of the Gulch and all the people walking around. The seafood was surprisingly good and we expected good. Get the shrimp toast, oysters and whatever fish is on hand. BUT ... when we left we used the restroom before Ubering away and got rousted by some hotel lobby bouncer. Weirdest thing! Pissed us off. Three of us waiting on one more member of our party to finish washing their hands and this guy treats us like loitering vagrants. Damn poor execution of policy.“

“Good drinks, good music, and amazing food choices.“

“We loveddddd it here. We go to ramen places in every state we visit. This was super good. I had the Szechuan Miso and it was phenomenal. The broth was so flavorful. The noodles were cooked just right. It was loaded! Perfect. My husbands bowl wasn’t that great, he didn’t enjoy the broth. it was chalky and tasted like chicken rather than pork. He ate his noodles but then sipped on my broth.
all in all, we would definitely be back. The drinks were good, presentation was lovely and service was on point!“

“Great customer service and beautiful clean rooms“

“Amazing food, great service, and beautiful setting“

“Great food, clearly made with care, and the kind of service you hope for when dining out. The vibe is comfortable and relaxed. Polenta is deep! Enjoy!“

“The food was amazing , you get what you pay for , service was also excellent“

“I called in the morning and probably someone in the hotel answered and said no reservation needed. We got there without reservation, and I was told that that night was fully booked, but for some luck someone didn’t show up and I was able to get a table (so I highly recommend making a reservation through their website)
Since reception everyone is so nice and kind. All the servers. Sora is a pop-up sushi experience 10/10 in Skye lounge in Sheraton. This is place has everything to make this lounge perfect. Great view, cozy vibes, city views and light.
The drinks so nice and delicious (I am not even a drinker person). The sushi’s are the best, so fresh and BIG size. All of them so authentic and delicious. Plus yesterday a life piano music was going on and made this experience even nicer
Coming back soon .“

“Cam was an awesome bartender and took great care of us, she even gave us recommendations of what to do in East Nashville,“

“Robert provided great service and menu recommendations. My friend and I shared three apps, an entree and Key Lime Pie. Apps (Mussels, goat cheese and arancini) were great. The trout was very crispy, just the way I like it.“

“We were a large group. Service was fast and efficient, but mostly friendly. The chicken lettuce wraps are super tasty! Bang bang Brussels was spicy and yummy! salmon Caesar salad was fresh and cooked perfectly medium. It is definitely a good place to go to hang out with friends for adult beverages! We were all very pleased !“

“Lawson the bartender is a connoisseur and a gentleman, be sure to get him to whip up your drinks here. The vibe is super hip with a darker atmosphere and medium volume background music (quiet compared to the bars down the road on Broadway of course ha) definitely a decent volume for conversation, so it's a great spot for more personal friendly hangouts. Roughly ten bar seats, 4 chair/loveseat spots for groups of 6-8 a piece. The hostess was a bit dry but that's the only complaint. Great spot. Nice escape from the crazy Broadway atmosphere for those of us that aren't as into the crowds and loud music etc.“

“The ambience and scale of this place is visually mind boggling. Jake was absolutely amazing at recommending and making apt cocktails and he made me a 'hole in the cup'. The jazz band on Mondays is really good as well. Highly recommended.“

“Charming and comforting with local atmosphere, reasonable drinks, great menus and music.“

“Love this place!! Waitstaff is awesome especially Katte!“

“North Italia was a hit for our Christmas meal. I did not want to spend half the day in the kitchen this year and wanted convenience and a great meal. I found the family pack to go meals while searching online and it’s a excellent deal. We chose the lagsagna family pack which included a large Ceasar salad, huge loaf of garlic bread, lasagna for 4 to 6 and tiramisu. We picked it up last night to heat and seve today. Bravo North Italia. This meal was absolutely delicious and there is plenty for 2 people to have for 3 nights. At the time of our purchase it was only $65.00 plus tax. We will do this again. Thanks again to the young lady that took my order and to the Manager Zane that called to confirm my order.“

“Atmosphere and service was superb. Felt like family bar. Bartenders Ian Tyler and Rachel were amazing. They each creatively made me their special cocktail. Ian made sharpie mustache #2. Needs to be on menu cause best old fashioned ever had!! Love this place and will be back to share with others!! “

“Some of the best food we had in Nashville , great service can’t stop thinking about the grilled cheese ! Chefs kiss!“