50 Best Sports Bars near Old Hickory

“Sam's is a top fav for me in all of Nashville. my fav burger and fries, but everything on their menu is a hit. beautiful atmosphere on the lake, even in the winter!“

“Amazing burgers and fries! Quiet little hidden gem with limited seating but great staff and food. Chicken is sliced chicken, not chicken breasts but still great. Salads and bowls are also great. Kids are welcome. Patio seating.

Kid-friendliness: They do have a simple kid menu. Great for lunch or dinner but they do have a bar and trivia. So, probably best before 7pm. Bring my infant and toddler often and see other little kids“

“Great neighborhood sports bar. Best wings in town and a great smash burger. Meat and 3 for lunch Mon-Fri. Friendly staff and great tv set up to watch a game. They have all the NFL games as well.“

“Please! Please! bring Jamesia back to the bar area for the Hendersonville location! She is the best server and we miss her.“

“Awesome place. All in Chiefs gear and not one rude look in the middle of winning the Orange Bowl. 😅 Felt the energy, and know it well! Congrats and thanks for the hospitality!“

“⚠️ Poor Management Can Ruin a Good Concept Before this experience, I would have rated this location around 4.1/5. I actually liked the concept—cold beer, sports, decent food, and a lively adult-oriented atmosphere. The concept itself was never the problem. The problem was management. I brought a legitimate safety concern to management expecting a simple conversation and a willingness to address it. Instead, I felt dismissed and left with the impression that my concerns—and my business—didn't matter. 🚩 I also filed a BBB complaint, which was ultimately closed as “Unanswered” after management failed to respond. That's disappointing enough, but failing to respond through the BBB raised even more questions about accountability and customer service. The atmosphere may bring people through the door, but management determines whether customers come back. Cold beer, football, and themed events don't make up for feeling ignored when you raise a legitimate safety concern. If you're looking for a loud, adult-oriented sports bar atmosphere filled mostly with middle-aged men, this may be your place. But if you expect management to listen, take legitimate concerns seriously, and value your business, I'd think twice before spending your money here. A good concept can only go so far when management loses the trust of its customers.“

“I had the privilege of eating at Jonathan’s in MT. Juliet. The food was excellent and so was our server Molly. I gave the restaurant 5 stars and would also like to give Molly 5 stars . We will be returning customers. Thank you“

“Was traveling through Jackson and looking for something not fast food. Great food, very friendly staff. Glad we stopped here.“

“Our first time for lunch today. The BEST snow crabs I have ever had. Blackened Mahi, grouper and drunken shrimp…oh and the key lime pie. Absolutely the best of everything!! Highly recommend and it’s our new weekly date night!“

“Happy to witness people who like families. 🥰 Excellent place to stop & eat for parents with littles. Good food. Great Service. Amazing gated playground. 🛝“

“We love BTE! It’s an awesome neighborhood bar with tons of tvs (making it the perfect destination to watch any sporting event), great food (try the wings!), and awesome folks working there (see Taylor, pictured, as a prime example). They really go above and beyond!“

“Emma our waitress was fantastic!! Dinner with a group of eight and she was on it!!
We never had to ask for anything and she made the experience feel like a table for two. Will definitely be back for more business outings!! Ask for Emma“

“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.“

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

“In a city that over charges for everything...then there's Willlhagens! Great prices, great service and everyone is friendly. If you are a Vikings fan, it's worth the Uber!“

“Great west coast atmosphere in a bar, great staff and cold beer. What we like best is the staff has personality. Downtown has become too assembly line for us. Decent volume on the juke box, you can't beat the Thursday all night happy hour. Lots of parking, too. Sorry, can't say about the food, I've never eaten there.“

“I feel like this place doesn't get enough credit. Great food. Great staff. Great local hangout. Never had a bad meal or time at Sam's.“

“Great bar. The whole staff and music was great.“

“Sean was an amazing waiter! He checked on our table numerous times! The breakfast burrito was so delicious!“

“What a epic bar!!!! Karaoke, bull riding, darts, and some much more. THANK You Peyton, Sarah and Jamar for great customer service. I enjoyed the experience.... I would recommend this for anyone who loves Karaoke, great times and a cool crazy local vibe bar. I brought ur 16 year old dog with us. I absolutely will be back hoping to see you here! :) #beaverclub #thewildbeaver #love it #sing #dance #enjoy“

“Great day hanging out and service was awesome“

“Just came here to say, we popped in here last night to grab dinner and my husband ordered the lasagna.... I'm beyond picky on my Italian and especially lasagna, and please dont tell my straight off the boat Italian family but this was quite literally the best lasagna I've ever had, in my entire life.... I'm fully aware I'll never find one that compares and I'm half tempted to make him take me back again tonight. yall absolutely nailed it, from the sauce to the ratio of cheese and thin pasta noodles, it was ansolute perfection. We've literally been talking about it since we woke up today. Bravo, guys. absolutely phenomenal“

“Our company had a Halloween party at this place ans it was a BLAST‼️‼️ I’ve been back plenty of times since I love the open floor, the place was so cool with its own beer pong table, tons of screens for parlays and the bar and food is amazing! only place in Nashville to get that experience definitely recommend swinging by anytime of day!“

“One of my favorite places to watch sports! Great patio views over the Sounds Baseball Stadium!“

“Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse was such a fun experience! What really stood out to us was the band performing downstairs on the main floor—they were absolutely amazing!

They were talented, energetic, and really knew how to entertain the crowd. The live music downstairs created such a fun atmosphere and was definitely the highlight of our visit.

If you’re visiting Nashville and looking for that lively Broadway honky-tonk experience, I definitely recommend stopping here—and make sure you spend some time downstairs and catch the main-floor band. They made the experience for us!“

“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 ?“

“Great food and atmosphere. Taylor is definitely #1 server.“

“Un lugar maravilloso para revivir recuerdos precisamente en conciertos“

“Great atmosphere, fun and polite people. The food was delicious and the drinks were awesome.“

“Great service! Dave is the GOAT and his bartenders Made my daughter’s Bachelorette first day in Nashville so great!!!“

“Would really love this to be a hangout with friends spot but you cannot hang out here in the evenings if you want to actually visit with your people. The music is Way too loud for that. Like your at a concert instead of a bar/restaurant. ):“

“We stopped into The Lucky Bastard after hearing the live band from the sidewalk and decided to go in for a cold drink and a quick bite. It ended up being one of the highlights of our few days in Nashville.

The house band was an incredibly talented group of hardworking musicians who put on a fantastic show. Even when they took a well-deserved break, another performer stepped in with an acoustic set, so the entertainment never stopped.

From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome. The bouncer greeted us with a smile, and our waiter was attentive throughout our visit, making sure our ice water stayed full in the 100-degree heat.

What surprised us most was the food. With such a prime location and a constant stream of tourists on Broadway, it would be easy to serve mediocre food and still stay busy. Instead, they exceeded our expectations. We ordered two menu items, and my husband's chicken and waffles was THE best thing we ate during our entire trip to Nashville.

This was a spontaneous stop (and we can't wait to go back) that quickly became our favorite experience on Broadway. If you're looking for great live music, friendly service, and outstanding food, Lucky Bastard is a must-visit. You won't be disappointed!“

“Great service. Great food. Great music. Laid back atmosphere. The menu is simple, but don't let that stop you from giving it a chance.“

“The food here is amazing, but my favorite is the chicken Alfredo. It is awesome. Friendly and professional staff and awesome management would recommend this place.“

“We`re happy to have City Tap as one of our top rated partner bars in Nashville for our line-up of Bar Crawls. Always a great place to party. Friendly staff, amazing food and tasty drinks.“

“Great atmosphere! Only thing they could change is having a small munchie menu. We would’ve stayed if we hadn’t gotten hungry“

“Wes is the best bartender in Nashvillle, hands down….we come to Pete and Terry’s before every Preds Game!!!! We LOVE it!!!“

“I have been here twice now. The staff is amazing. The atmosphere is the best! This place attracts a great crowd and the music is great as well.“

“This place has the best breakfast buffet I've ever seen, not only was the food delicious, the spread was beautiful, even our server Ryan was new, but did a fantastic job and was so friendly and attentive. We'll def be back“

“Great atmosphere! Our service was great & food came out timely & was delicious! Our Yukon potatoes were slightly over-salted but nothing too major! The cherries in my drink were superb as well!“

“So much fun!!! Loved talking with Chelsey!“

“I absolutely love this place. It's very chill with pool tables and a live band. The employees are amazing! And the bar tenders are amazing! I've never waited more than 2min. for a drink even if they're packed. I go here at least once a week. And I'll definitely be back. They just had volleyball tournaments. And let me tell you these women are dedicated. They were out in the rain giving it their all! I hope y'all come on down, it'll be worth your while to check it out. They got something for everyone!!“

“They get a star off only because I hate their bar top chairs. I will say they are over sized and very heavy, there is zero chance of someone leaning back in them and falling over but there is also zero space between which makes getting in and out of them difficult. Fingers getting pinched between is a thing too.
I stop in for lunch once in a while amd every so often after work. Food is generally spot on per the menu descriptions. Eat-in or carry-out.“

“The food was divine! I recommend the chicken parm sandwich. Delicious! The atmosphere is great. Vibes are awesome. 10/10“

“Shirley was my waitress, she is the best! Shirley works extremely hard to serve her customers. She works circles around the other waitress. She is polite and efficient, makes you feel welcome. Shirley deserves recognition and praise! Thank You Shirley for your brilliant service!“

“had a blast with the guys as we are here from Houston working but the waitress was terrible it took 1 hrs to get nachos and was disappointed as there were 4 of us we ordered beers and she never came back for us to reorder more drinks and food until we had 15 minutes and we were playing from 7:30 to 9:30 and only seen her 3 times. we told her thanks for the terrible service and she replied back with (I know huh the waitress sucked). very unprofessional as this was our first time ever going to a top golf and it was very disappointing. I'm not sure if there was a shortage of staff but I hope next time we can have a better experience for what we paid for as we did enjoy the time playing together as coworkers.“

“Loved that they had game sound on for the USA World Cup game. Ella took great care of our group. She was sweet, attentive, and really helped make the whole experience even more enjoyable. The other girls working were also friendly and checked on us multiple times. It’s clear the staff genuinely love working here. We are just visiting Nashville but will definitely make a point to be back when we are back in town!!“

“2 wings in and my mouth burning eyes watering, nose running but there's flavor not just burning! It was definitely worth the wait!“

“We hadn’t been into a Shoneys in 30 years, the breakfast buffet was amazing! Like I always remembered. The food was hot and fresh . It was all day brunch and everything we ate was delicious. Kiki was our server and she was so friendly and polite.“