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Bobby's Garage Bar

4.5 (26 reviews)
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Open 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Michael C.

I love these little hidden away hole in the walls. The Bobby is excellent in its own right, but I'm more of a dive bar guy. Bartenders are friendly and drinks are reasonable. I'll be back.

John T.

Nashville, come support your new(er) local bars. Yes, I'm calling a hotel bar a 'local bar.' In case you hadn't noticed* Nashville's become a hotel city and rather than cede the hotel scene to tourists, many hotels are crafting local restaurants, cocktail bars and lounges that should be capturing the attention and loyalty of locals. But even in this landscape, Bobby's Garage Bar stands out. Why? How? It's a bar. It's not a cocktail bar. It's not a lounge. It's a bar. Yes, it's in the basement of a fancy boutique hotel but, nevertheless, it's a bar. If the surroundings weird you out, enter the bar from the street rather than the hotel. Being a bar, there's not much to the decor. That's fitting. Most of the seating is at the bar, although there are a few, scattered, small tables. The aesthetic is concrete, chalk and red. You come here to drink or catch up with friends. You don't come here to be seen. With all the concrete, if there happens to be more than a few folks in the bar, it gets very loud -- all the better to come with a friend in search of booze and reconnection. I arrived to meet up with a friend I hadn't seen in seven months. When we arrived, there was a quiet two top in the corner. By the time we left, the place was full. I was glad to see it. The bar deserves patronage. Outside of the typical selections, this is a whiskey bar. Come here for local (as in, TN) spins on classics; the craft cocktail menu is all about the brown liquor. My Old Fashioned was potent, generously-portioned and just different enough (the orange) to make it interesting. At $14 a pop this isn't your dad's Nashville bar but it's (unfortunately) typical of downtown these days. Because man cannot live on booze alone (I've tried), we got some noshes. My buddy got the pimento cheese and chips (big portion; he couldn't finish) and I got the bacon and serrano ham fat popcorn. It's just as good as it sounds. It's also incredibly rich. I finished the bowl (duh) but I paid for it. Don't be a hero. Split it. The vibe and drink/food quality at Bobby's Garage Bar acquits it nicely from the 'just popped up' crowd. This is a bar that could stand on its own without the hotel advantage. I hope more locals find their way here. Before I end this review: shout out to our bartender, Esteff. In addition to making a great drink and being very friendly, she's a musician! If you're a fan of the Londoners-sing-R-&-B wave (Amy, Duffy, Estelle, Adele), you'll like her stuff. See you at the bar! *Sarcasm.

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Nicolette T.

This bar is absolutely perfect for those of you that just want a laid back atmosphere and good music. I'm not really sure of the history of the bar, but it definitely seems like it used to be an actual parking garage, turned into a bar. With unfinished walls, spray paint and writing scribbled everywhere, and light up signs--it was a very cool vibe going on! There was a wide selection of draft and bottled beers, liquors, wines, and even a small food menu. We came to check out the Valentine's day themed bar that was called "the Broken Hearts club". Decor-wise it was a bit overwhelming. But I wasn't necessarily disappointed by it due to the dive-like atmosphere of the whole place. We came right after work and there was no one (which i loved), but by 6PM it was pretty packed with others that just got off work (which was also fun). There were TV's and a decent sized bar area, which plenty of seating. I ended up getting the Strawberry Fields Forever, and Cool Hand Cuke drinks. They were both good--but I was partial to the Cool Hand Cuke drink--it wasn't too sweet, and just enough sourness to be refreshing. It is a little confusing to find it if you don't know where you are going. I would recommend just asking a staff member when you get in. It's right passed the floor-level bar, to the right and down a staircase. This was a great place for an after work drink--I definitely recommend checking it out if you want something a bit low-key.

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Courtney was so great! We didn't know this place existed and she made it feel like home!

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This place is awesome. Awesome vibes and not shoulder to shoulder. Helena killed it bartending all night! Place is rad

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Really good service, interesting decor, and fun vibes! drinks were great and an excellent price considering it's right in downtown Nashville

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I'm always looking for another option near printer's alley. This is perfect and intimate. I'm sure it won't be a secret for long!

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