50 Best Bars near Old Hickory

“I've had a good time there the times I've been. They have a great setup, beautiful bar but their girls night out event was a bust and I don't like how they remove the reviews/comments. How are you supposed to give a honest review without it getting deleted...... Not real helpful“

“We love our neighborhood family owned restaurant!“

“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!“

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

“The quail tonight was phenomenal!“

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

“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!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Above and Beyond — A Bright Spot in a Long Travel Day After 10 hours of travel delays, cancellations, and feeling completely worn down, I found myself at Ole Red’s — and I’m so glad I did. The staff didn’t just serve food and drinks; they showed genuine kindness and care that turned my whole day around. Not only did they treat me like I mattered, they bought me a drink and even gifted me an Ole Red’s tank top to lift my spirits. I honestly teared up — it was one of the most thoughtful gestures I’ve ever experienced while traveling. Kindness like this is rare, especially in the middle of airport chaos. Thank you to the amazing team at Ole Red’s (specifically KJ and Gabby) — your warmth, generosity, and heart made a hard day feel a whole lot better. I won’t forget it!“

“What an experience. Spending time with song writers, singing and telling their stories. Amazing afternoon, good food and good company. I highly recommend.“

“During our stay in Nashville we wanted a good place to eat that was not part of Broadway. Our condo was in East Nashville and we thought we would try something local to that area...and boy are we glad we did!!! This is cute little gem and everything was excellent, food, service, parking and hospitality. If I lived in the area it would be place that I would frequent often!!!

Parking: Plenty, we had no problem“

“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!“

“Friend recommendation.

Staff were friendly and educational, and happy to help you pick out mead for a flight.

I liked everything but the traditional was the best as always.

As an avid mead drinker, I was happy for this recommendation and I certainly extend it to you“

“My husband and I went to Café Intermezzo for the first time yesterday for Valentine’s Day, and I may have found my new favorite spot in Nashville!“

“Love this slightly off Broadway location!!! We have been a couple times now since they opened. Most recent being in February when I went with my daughter to celebrate her 21st Birthday. Daniel on the VIP team was great. He was able to accommodate us very last minute. Maddy our server was fantastic, very attentive and was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.“

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

“Super cute atmosphere and yummy food!“

“Bartenders and Atmosphere was absolutely amazing. Bacon Mac Cheese pizza was to die for, Pepperoni pizza was really good, fresh slices until 5 am. Beer selection was one of the biggest I have seen, probably 50-75 choices with alot of local breweries featured. Jay was my bartender for most the night, dude cut it up with me and made recommendations, made me free like a local. Had outdoor seating with shuffle board and heaters. Best of all gaming, anything from Pinball too Arcade cabinets (Vintage and New), even had a big screen with Mario Cart 64 setup. Ernie's Boondocks below had pool tables also.“

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

“Omg first time at barrel proof as a Nashville native and I literally loved it!!!! Holly and Hunter made my night exceptional I enjoyed everything from the alcohol selection to the great guest service they cultivated an amazing guest experience I will be back thanks yall !!“

“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.“

“This is my favorite little hang in town“

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

“We had the BEST time on Bocephus! My husband and I are in Nashville celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary and wanted something fun to do. The Nashville Tractor was a win for us. So much fun!!“

“Great burgers, great service Will definitely will stop again. Wish there was a franchise closer to Kentucky. (The sweet potato waffle fries were over cooked but the waitress gladly took the price off the check ) Keep up the good work ?“

“went here for the party for the new england Patriots the night before the played the titans. atmosphere was incredible, and the space was large. that said, service was lackluster, our server just disappeared and we ended up needing to order our own food and drinks at the bar. food was fine but nothing to write home about“

“The atmosphere is cozy and the owners are awesome! Great selection of beers! 10⭐️!!!!“

“Layla's Are Cool. Julie & I Love Concerts In Nashville. & Dancing too At The Bar.“

“Visited this last night and LOVED every minute of it ? The ambiance truly made us feel like we were back in Osaka I can’t recall the name of who served us, but they were SO knowledgeable, our experience was wonderful and I can’t wait to go back!Everything we tasted was also spectacular :)“

“Well. Julie & I Love Legends Corner In Nashville. We Love Concerts & Dancing.“

“I always enjoy coming here or brining friends when they visit. The food is great and the everyone working has always been so nice. The chef inspired foods allow your taste buds to go wild with happiness. There may be a wait on the weekends, however for the quality it is worth it.“

“Ok, now this place is probably the most hip new age place where young people go to hang. I've been in many bars but never quite got the cool kid vibe until I sat foot in the place. This area has definitely changed since the past 5 years since I've been back in the areanto visit.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Always my go to Dive Bar in Nashville, some killer music, often not familiar names (yet) but they have such a keen eye for talent...agents should just hang there. The kind of place where session musicians hang and big stars blend in.“

“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.“

“The absolute best chicken wings I’ve ever had. Hands down the best food we’ve had in Nashville on our trip. Staff was incredible and the atmosphere was a vibe! Thank you for a great evening! 5* all around“

“Great staff and very engaging“

“Great little bar. With great food“

“Our server Heather was the best! Great service like that is definitely hard to find!“

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

“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.“

“Neat little place nice patio seating“

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

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

“The Japanese Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Smash Burger are THE BEST sandwich/burger around. Heather makes an excellent 'Class of ‘83' cocktail, too! You will love the vibe of this place!!! Best food & drink in East Nashville!“

“Most fun little bar, just off Broadway. Great drinks, fun bar staff. Great place to meet fun people & sign, hang your dollar & if you're lucky jump into the arms of a "sweet, good-looking man". Fun merch too. We literally had a better time here, than at the big bars.“

“My best friend and I stopped in here before our pedal bike experience on my 40th birthday. I just want everyone to know that Lindsay made the start of my birthday. Absolutely phenomenal. She was welcoming, friendly, and so funny. The hour we spent with her was extremely memorable. Lindsay!!Ashley and Stephanie from Calgary Alberta“

“Great music and drinks are balanced with great taste.

Parking: Parking can be scarce if it's packed but on an average night you van gind parking behind or on the side of the building.

Wheelchair accessibility: I recommend parking in the back to make it easier because side parking is on a slant.“

“You may or may not have fun here. 3 ☆.“