34 Best Bar & Grill near Old Hickory

“Exceptional Night at Rack and Tap Bar!
I had an incredible time at Rack and Tap Bar recently. The atmosphere is top-notch, but the service really set it over the top—David was our bartender and he was fantastic. He was attentive, friendly, and kept the drinks flowing perfectly all night.
We also got in on the free poker, which was a blast! It’s such a fun, low-pressure way to spend an evening with friends or meet new people.
As for the food, you can’t go wrong. We tried the wings and the shawarma, and both were absolutely amazing. It’s rare to find a bar that nails both classic pub fare and specialized dishes like shawarma so well.
Highly recommend this spot for great vibes, delicious food, and stellar service. We will definitely be back!“

“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. 🫶🏼“

“Great people, music, bartenders, drinks and great fun! Love Shannon Willis band with Tyler Boydstun! 👏🏻“

“If we a A Lost Paddy in our area I would go there. This was a fun place to eat. Vanessa was helpful with our orders, and quite a charactern So friendly. She floated when she walked. So good at her job. Yes, you order from the bar. Who cares? Tuesday night we had entertainment. They were good. They said there would be entertainment thd next night also, though we didn't see any. We may have been early. The food wss great. Huge portions of tasty, fresh food.“

“try the southwest egg rolls you won't be let down great service great food locally owned and operated“

“Had lunch there on 2/9/25, one of the best hamburgers I've ever had!!“

“Excellent service!Stopped in for drinks and apps. Very welcoming staff. Apps were delicious and prices were the best we have seen downtown. Would absolutely recommend.“

“Love this place! The best burgers!!“

“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!“

“Awesome atmosphere loved every second of it.“

“Several weeks back we stopped into Roadside to taste their wings. I would be hosting a large event and was told their wings were the best in our area. Absolutely the best! We taste tested several other places and by far Roadside had the best! Wilton, the GM met with us and took us through the whole process of why they have the best wings. Wilton coordinated and executed everything that we discussed for the event perfectly!!Shout out to the cook, Fred! If you haven’t tried their wings before, you need to get down there and have some! You will not be disappointed.

Lisa“

“We love Chopper’s! Good food and good company! Crystal Karaoke every Wednesday night! Some Friday’s and Saturday’s!!!“

“What a lovely place, with an excellent staff! Great food too! Love the Cobb & spicy shrimp and pita. Love to try the seasonal cocktails and switch it up. Always a good time.“

“Love going there and love the live music.“

“We had a large group come in for a family reunion the next day and needed somewhere to eat dinner the night before. They seated us outside on their large deck. Brooklyn was the sweetest server I’ve ever seen! She waited on us with patience and professionalism, which must have been a challenge, considering everyone was more interested in socializing and moving around. She got all of our separate checks tallied correctly and handed out little cards with inspirational verses on them. Those were the biggest hit of all! BTW - the food was delicious!😋“

“Mackenzie is a phenomenal server! So personable and attentive! We sat on the patio on Saturday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with the help of her!“

“We had eaten before visiting Lainey's place. The Dualing Pianos were very entertaining and my small group enjoyed the evening. The drinks were typical of a bar atmosphere. I enjoyed the atmosphere and energy. I would recommend visiting.“

“🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 5 stars isn't enough. I just visited Nashville for the 1st time from Wisconsin and spent 5 days there. Stayed near the Opry. My new 2nd favorite place on earth is Music City (My #1 is Lambeau Field, Go Pack Go). The music, the people, the vibe... Music City is in my blood forever and I cannot wait to return. The best music I've heard anywhere in my life.“

“Stopped here randomly and wow! Wish I knew about this place earlier! Enormous beer selection at amazing prices and the food was incredibly good! Probably one of the best burgers I've had (The jalapeno one), and that's saying a lot!

Will absolutely return and would highly recommend!“

“Great burgers and service!!!“

“Great atmosphere and the pizza was AMAZING!!!!! Great Live Music venue upstairs We can’t wait to return during our next visit to Nashville. Thank you!“

“Hands down, the sweetest people I have ever met. Serving up incredibly good food!“

“This place is very nice from the atmosphere that it has even down to the simple food and drinks they have. The bar is very doable if you are on budget or even if you just want to have small drink with your friends. I recommend this place especially if you havr a small group or small party. The staff was amazing by the way.“

“Great vibes and people met so many people I consider family here the mechanical bull is 😍 highly recommend“

“When my fiancée and I moved here last summer, this was the very first place we went to after moving in. Since then this has become our go to night out location. Great vibes from everyone, great place to catch some Karaoke on a Friday night, and root on the Titans on Sunday afternoon. You are more than just a customer to them, you are family. And it is shown by the owner who will personally walk around and speak with every person that is at the restaurant! I would recommend this place for everyone who lives in Mt. Juliet and surrounding areas!“

“Lucky Bastard Bar is an excellent place to hang out with a lively and welcoming vibe. The live band is awesome and really sets the mood, making the whole experience energetic and fun. It’s a great spot to grab a beer, relax with friends, and enjoy good music. The atmosphere, music, and drinks come together perfectly—definitely a place worth visiting again!“

“we came here fri 6-19-25 and a time was had our waiter was so nice baby we tip every time we order something 😉 lol the Dj was on point the MC was on point the food I had barbecue wings and I swear to God they were finger licking good far as money its just depends on how much you wanna spend it was a group of 5 and I know we all spent A 100 a piece bc of all the shots we keep ordering oh yeah order the lemon drop tower you can't go wrong with that either“

“Adult night out with good friends we were visiting for a long weekend. They recommended and didn’t disappoint! Great food and atmosphere and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back on our next trip!“

“Our server, Tracey, was great—very attentive. Most of the food was good (fish tacos, nachos, chicken salad, house-made chips, and key lime pie). Our loaded fries were limp rather than crispy, and the quality of the crispy chicken sandwich could have been better. But overall, a pleasant experience.

Kid-friendliness: We brought our kids and they enjoyed it.“

“As a day one Preds season ticket holder, Broadway Brewhouse has been my pregame meal spot for as long as I can remember ... decades. Very convenient and great selection of beers. However, tonight I was hit with the terrible news that the meal I order every visit, Pasta de Louisiane, has been axed from the menu. Now you've become just another bar and grill with nothing special on the menu 😞 Plastic cups, paper plates ... the Brewhouse just isn't the same. I'm sure I'll pop in periodically; but heading downtown early for my favorite meal before the Preds hit the ice is now a thing of the past. I realize that things change; but change sucks.“

“This was our first time at Bar Louie. Nice bar. Lots of seating. Had a nice atmosphere tonight. Unfortunately the hostess was unfriendly, she sat us at a booth that wasn’t wiped down which she should have noticed. She was more interested in her cell phone than doing a good job. Lazy young lady. There was a single woman bartender tonight, she was really slow in making our drinks. We received our dinner before our drinks were brought to our table. It wasn’t that busy. When my husband asked her where the restrooms were, she said as she shrugged her shoulders as to point to her right, there over there, keep walking. Rude with an attitude. The salad that was brought out with our dinner was wilted like it had been sitting in a refrigerator for hours. Our waiter was very nice, but he should have noticed this and ask the cook to make a new one. He did bring it to the kitchen manager and she delivered a freshly made salad to our table. On a good note, The chicken entree with a mushroom sauce and fresh vegetables was very delicious. Overall we like the place. Give it a try. Drinks were good, food was delicious.“

“I used to go to USA at least once a week for a couple of years. There.
Have been changes at the bar and in my life since then, so I don't go nearly as often. But the 2 times I've been this month have been a good indication that new changes are going in great directions. I had a great time last night. Mitch and the ladies run the bar like clockwork, keeping everybody hydrated and laughing, and the patrons can literally make your day, your night or your year“

“We had reservations for 1:30pm on the 2nd floor for a large group. The 2nd floor opens at 1:30pm so we were one of the first to be seated upstairs. Luckily, the entertainment was great for while you were dining, otherwise I would say only come for a drink and listen to the music. The service was not great... Brunch was supposed be served until 2. We asks for the brunch menu for our 1:30 reservation and our server told us it stops at 2 and wouldn't let us order from it. I am not sure if they were short staffed, or what, but it took 45 minutes for our server to bring waters, and anything non-alcoholic. She brought buckets of beers and would ask if anyone needed anything but we had to ask 3 times for the tea and diet soda.. Our food took even longer, so all appetizers and main courses were brought out at the same time. I looked around the restaurant and nobody had food so not really sure if it was a server issue or kitchen issue. Food was mediocre. it wasn't terrible but just ok. We did really enjoy the 2nd floor entertainment. He took requests and we had a great time tipping him with song selections. Overall, if the service was better then we probably would have enjoyed it more..“