Update. The first sandwich I ever ordered here (Italian) was so great, I made the mistake of ordering a half because I was craving more afterward. The meats they use taste really fresh and have lots of flavor. Side note I went here once on a Monday night and it felt like a straight up Saturday night - super packed and buzzing, but I understand the hype/why it draws a crowd. read more

Great dive bar where all the people from Brooklyn hang out. Owner also owns Clem's in Williamsburg. Met very nice people who gave us tips on where to see good music. Great combination of NY style and Southern hospitality read more

All ima say is I was in Nashville about 36 hrs or less and came here TWICE. really wanted to go a third time but honestly ran out of time. Love that they stay open late. Sandwiches are just perfect. Pressed perfectly. Pepper is a nice touch. Wish the chips were homemade and had some good seasoning but a nice crunch. I loved everything about it. Not a huge difference between reg and large but to be safe just get the bigger size bc you're gonna want more. 10/10! Wish I lived in the area to go back! Bartender was also kind. Had $10 frozen margaritas and $8 lemon drops. Tasty! read more

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My FAVORITE place to get a sandwhich! You truly can't beat it. It's tucked away behind Emmy squares and once you're in you may be confused.... But don't let that steer you away! The sandwhich was are good preferably warmed and order a large also. You get house chips with it also so no need to purchase those! 20/10 read more

GO TO DUKE'S! I've been coming here for years and the food and atmosphere is always the most neighborly, casual feel. You can't beat it. If you're hungry, they have a great selection of sandwiches (even vegetarian). I always get the Hot Italian. The price point is great and they serve food until 3am. It's fun to sit at the bar and chat, or even sit in the dining area for more of a lunch feel. They have a back parking lot, so no stress, there's free parking. Go check out their website for events, there's always something going on! Go support, let's keep Duke's in East Nashville! read more

Duke's - Italian Special - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Killer late nite sandwiches! Got take-out after our gig. Had a beer while we waited for our order. Loud, but cool vibe.

First time at Dukes and got a Togo order. Had the Dukes Italian with Giardiniera and it was fantastic. Great service can't wait to go back and dine in and enjoy another great sandwich! read more

Duke's - Italian - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Dive bar meets your favorite, little sandwich shop. This spot has a small parking lot that it shares with other businesses. You order your sandwiches and drinks at the bar then grab a seat. There are a few tables inside but mostly bar seats. The sandwiches are made to order and can be hot or cold. You also close out your tab and pay at the bar when you finish. I got the Cuban and it was hot and delicious. It came with just enough chips on the side. read more

Duke's - a man and a woman in a restaurant - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I got the 2:17 special sandwich and it was really amazing. Just a solid sandwich. And they had an NA beer option (Athletic) which I appreciate. read more

Duke's - 2:17 sandwich - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Fast friendly service. Great selection of drinks. I wanted a red wine, and was happy with my (can of) Malbec. Great music!!!

Who'd a thunk of find one of the best sandwiches in Nashville. I was in town for a few shows at the Ryman (great music hall) I was having a drink and I asked patrons and the bartender where could I get the best sandwich at the same time they all said dukes. To me what makes a sandwich a great sandwich is the roll. Good crunch to the crust good amount of rise on the interior and that dam hood indescribable taste of great bread. THIS PLACE NAILS THE ROLL! Whatever's closest to an Italian OS what I go for, forget their name. I got their condiments on the side cause I wasn't sure if I'd like that change. You can do the same next time I'll get them on the sandwich cause I tan out what they gave me to take out. I put it in my fridge in my hotel room in Home. I usually have a half a sandwich after a show and ended up eating the whole thing it was that yummy! It's also an alternative place which I like. Not stuffy not expensive but great food and service! read more

Duke's - Current menu 3/12/2023 - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

GIVE MORE CHIPS ON TO-GO SAMMIES! For about a week around Christmas (not including years past pre baby amount of chips,) a nice amount of chips was given, but now we're back to the hogwash BABY French fry bags. Bring back that larger one or go back to the choose your own flavor of chips at the bar and make a girl happy when she gets home at 3am and she's out of chips. Please. read more

Good sammiches. Service could probably be faster but they only ever have one person working on food from what I've seen. As if they don't make enough money to pay someone else when it's busy. read more

I heard the food here was good and we decided to make this one of the last stops of the night for something to eat before going home. They have custom sandwiches and a selection of choices where the toppings are pre decided. The sandwich was really good. The bread reminded me of the same bread Cuban sandwiches are served on in South Florida. We visited on a Saturday night and there was a 10 minute wait to get in and about a 25 minute wait once we ordered the sandwich to be put on our table. The bartender said it's usually that busy so be prepared to wait for a bit or save room for one more drink while you wait. They also were able to cut it into 3 pieces so we could share it which was nice. read more

Shiiiiiiiiiiit love this place, great sandwiches, they fired my boy Johnny though... sad.

Depending on what night ya get in here, the service and DJ music can be on-point or okay. Late night toasted sandwich counter at entrance or exit depending on which door you entered. Everyone has their fave, mine is the cheesy-meaty London Broil! Like prime rib, but no need of a plate and a fork & knife! Comes w/ Zapps chips. So welcomed to close the night. Thank you! read more

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The sandwiches are absolutely fire. The vibes are always good. One of my favorite spots in East!

A dive bar and sandwich shop all in one. This unique stop in five points offers one of the best beer and shot specials in town. And don't forget to get a killer Italian style sub after you've had a few too many drinks read more

He Said: We came in to town and beelined, before even stopping to drop off luggage, for Duke's based on friend recommendations and stellar reviews. It was busy at 8:45 on a Friday when we got there, but it was clear the staff had it under control. We were happy for the beer selection and thrilled for the deli. It did not disappoint. I got the Italian (especially since I'd been talking about it for the last few hours of the drive) and it was exactly what I wanted: yummy meat, cheese, and veggies and great giardiniera. There's a cool vibe in this small-ish spot and I'm jealous of the regulars. She Said: I got the veggie sandwich, and it was delicious. I'm also thrilled any time I can get Two Hearted on tap. The vibe was terrific and welcoming. The other customers--many of them obviously regulars--were friendly, and staff were amazing. This is obviously a safe space for LGTBQIA+ which is great. We can't wait to visit again. Potty Points: 3/5 It's what you would expect. Functional and fine, and I appreciate that they're all-gendered. read more

Love this late night spot for a sandwich and a drink. Super punk rock and worth experiencing if you are in the area. Pretty decent selection of beers in tap and lengthy mixed drink options. Priced like a college town. The feel is small and dark in a good cozy way. Music is always pretty on point and the staff is friendly and quick to help. They also have these epic late night hot or cold sandwiches that on first trip I thought I was just overly excited because I had two beers, but then I returned and started with a bite before beer and it exceeded my expectations. They have some really great options and quality ingredients for a bar open until 3am. This is my bookmarked spot I always stop in for. read more

Nice dive bar tucked in five points, a small parking lot shared with a few other businesses so parking is a hit or a miss. The food though is incredible, the sandwiches are affordable and delicious. For two sandwiches and a beer the total was under 30. Wait time can get a little high if you come in for a to go order. But overall amazing read more

Nice brunch and cute place! Service was great as well. Surprisingly no wait on a Sunday. Will be back :)

3.5/5 and only making it a 4 cause my boyfriend really likes them and they have good drink specials! Tucked away in 5 points, Duke's is a small neighborhood bar that not only has Jell-O shots, and great shot and beer combos, but also great mixed drinks and a wide selection of sandwiches! It took me awhile to "like" them because I'm not a big drinker, but the sandwiches have won me over and I could see this dark and tiny place becoming a regular visit if I was more into drinks because it offers a comfortable, chill vibe. We have had some issues with rude staff members in the past. Also be prepared to wait for sandwiches..sometimes an obnoxiously long time. We supported them just yesterday, Friday night during COVID19, and were able to place a curbside pick up order. We were told about all the drinks specials but weren't told that the sandwiches were now $11 instead of $9 and didn't actually come with chips. I get it, but maybe should state it at the beginning cause that's $4 extra for our two sandwiches and some people may not be able to afford or justify that extra during these tough times. And my boyfriend and I could definitely tell the sandwiches were not of the same quality. It was darn near impossible to eat as every bite I was fighting for all the ingredients to stay on the sandwich. We probably won't be back during COVID19 unless we want a drink. Cause the sandwiches just weren't up to par and cost more and came without chips. If you want to try them out, we recommend the Italian and 2:17, both cold! read more

Duke's - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Cute restaurant, food was just average, service super slow! Limited menu, music so loud you can't have a conversation! Would not try again

Review update: Do NOT come here if you just moved to Nashville. The state of Tennessee gives you a temporary paper ID for 20-30 business days upon arrival in the state. The DMV revokes your old ID from the old state and issues you a paper one. The paper one is a LEGAL and VAILD state ID until the new one comes. The bouncer would not let me into the bar with this paper ID that was legally granted to me by the state. I am well over 21 years old. The bouncer even told me I should have LIED to the state and told them I lost my old ID so I could keep it when getting into bars. This place was awesome when visiting on vacations but I now will never want to return because of this horrible experience at the door. Shame on the bouncer and owners of this bar, encouraging illegal activities. read more

Stumbled onto this hidden gem at the recommendation of another bartender we met on a brewery tour! Food was amazing! Very small but they had a DJ playing music. Bartenders were fun, one would do the limbo to get out from behind the bar!! They were all get busy, but still made their way over to take care of us!! read more

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The Sandwiches are usually pretty good...Sometimes it takes long, but that really doesn't bother me. A couple of the girl bartenders need better attitudes when it comes to dealing with people...Straight up rude! I'm a bartender and I would never act like that to customers(tourists or locals) The fact that they don't take hand gun carry permits for acceptable ID's is just dumb considering it is an official form of Identification in Tennessee...sorry but this is NOT CALIFORNIA OR NEW YORK!! It's not like someone is bringing a weapon into your establishment just because they have that ID on them! read more

I love this place. Duke's offers everything you could expect from a bar and so much more. The people there is always friendly and welcoming and there always is a great vibe. This place is perfect to enjoy a beer at the bar during the weekdays, to dance and have fun in one of their after parties, and to grab a delicious late sandwich! Last night I had the 2:17 at 2am, and what can I say! It was amazing! I thought would be simple and greasy, but was fenomenal. The combination of avocado, mayo, mustard and onion was absolutely delicious! I treat myself with the white chocolate cookie for dessert as well, and I ended a tough Friday night full of joy. read more

Duke's - Special menu - Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Great dive bar! We went there all 3 nights of our trip to Nashville. Guest DJ's were great.

I really can't figure out why Duke's doesn't have more reviews. It's in a well-trafficked area. It has plenty of libations. It serves awesome sandwiches. I'm confused. Do people not realize it's here? I know it has regulars because it's pretty well packed whenever I venture in. It's interesting. It's a bar model that's relatively unique in these parts; I'd think that more people would have something to say about it. Well, here's to hoping it gets some more eyeballs. Not regularly would I think to pair Boar's Head sandwiches, a bar program that stands on its own (no fancy cocktails, just good beers, typical spirits and good pours) and a dark, tight bar space but, for some reason, it works well. One of the things I like about the East End part of town are all the pod malls. This system of incorporating a variety of businesses in a small, reclaimed area is a model that more urban areas should employ. It was in at attempt to learn more about this cluster that I first wandered into Duke's. I was greeted by a very friendly bartender who told me I could get a beer... or a sandwich... or both. What? I dug it. It reminded me of places in New Orleans I liked to frequent. At the time I got neither but made plans to fix that in the future. Fast forward to a busy Friday night and I was in need of some food and a beer and I didn't want to pay an arm or a leg for either. Duke's to the rescue. Knowing that the bar got busy first, I headed over, asked some questions of the nice bartender (different person than last). I was on the hunt for a red ale. She didn't know which beer was what type but she let me try a few and figure out what I wanted. I did so and paid $5 for the pint. $5. Yessir. Beer in hand, i sauntered over to the sandwich station, encountered a nice gentleman making them (the people here are really nice if you haven't picked up on that), asked a few questions and, in a short time later, I had a heavy-handed custom-made sandwich, toasted. With chips. Duke's is the neighborhood bar you didn't know you were missing. With good food, drinks and energy, this late night spot offers a bit of everything a person needs in a bar experience. And it does it all with a great attitude. If you come here, please don't wreck the vibe. read more

Duke's! An Eastside classic. One of my favorite dive bars in Nashville, hands down. DJs by night, late night sandwiches, $3 Miller Lite tallboys...what else do you need out of a bar? Whether in the afternoon or late, Duke's has a special place in my heart. Just like the vibes of East Nashville in general, the folks who patronize this establishment are hip and laid back. There's a bar side and a counter side where you can order sandwiches. That sandwiches are delicious and most of them come with chips! The alcohol is very reasonable priced and they have quite the variety. Another huge perk worth mentioning: decent sized parking lot! Don't walk, run! Love me some Duke's! read more

Great dive bar, late night. Twiggy was super fantastic and welcoming to our hometown Nashville crew of six that hit the door about an hour before they closed. Love the divey, hipster vibe. Great watering hole with snacks, smiles and tall cans of Miller Lite! Will be back. read more

Update on my previous review.... which I must point out that I have never "updated" a review because no place has ever been worth it until now. The winning ticket is the turkey, havarti dill cheese, lettuce, tomato, and spicy mayo - just leave it cold. Must consume with chips (no oil & vinegar) and a cold draft beer. The local Hi-Fi cookies they sell are all pretty great too. I also may be biased by just loving the name HiFi. But damn this sandwich is good which makes Duke's a great late night bar to hang in and eat. read more

We had Duke's deli for lunch and it was great!! Fresh ingredients and delicious subs. Great easy, quick lunch spot!

This is a hipster dive bar located in East Nashville. They have the best sandwiches of every bar in town. Sometimes it's a little crowded, but the cheap beers and shots make this place a nice pit stop on a night out on the town. read more

Cool bar.. I like the ambiance.. I like the quirky deli sandwich side.. I like the location.. On the other hand, every time I've been there the employees treat me like I'm a second rate citizen. They are condescending and just plain mean. -Short tempered and speak in an authoritative way. Some readers will probably say.. "oh probably because you're coming in there and being a drunk fool." The truth is I've only ever came in here to get a sandwich in the middle of the day. Like the bar.. like the idea.. but I don't like the employees.. aka the sales reps. read more

Super chill, small bar with tiny deli counter in the back with Boars Head Meat & Cheese. I ordered the grilled cheese with herbed mayo. It was delicious. Highly recommend to fill your belly here before too walk across the parking lot to get a tattoo. read more

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Unfortunately, the sandwiches that are sold at night usually take over an hour. They will tell you it will be 10-20 mins when you order but sadly it is not. I've been here 4 times now and it is the same every time. The employee in the back tries his best but they are swamped with orders. There are much better and quicker options around. read more

I just gotta say: who the fuck is going to review a small business less than 5 stars during a global pandemic? Let alone about "no chips" or that you didn't show the bartender your ID first (out of state or not). They still have chips! You've just got to buy the small bag this time instead (damn tornado- which is completely out of their control). I recently got my TN DL and so for the almost 5 years prior, I had an out of state DL and had ZERO issues with it any time I've been to Duke's. *exhale* I was in last week with my boyfriend for sandwiches and drinks on the patio and it was definitely a 5 star experience, as it is every time. The patio is an amazing addition! Thank you for that! You've also gone out of your way to make us feel safe in a pandemic. This is one of the only places we've gone out a few times to since mid-March. We love Duke's and all the staff! Thankful you're still here! P.S. I've gotta also shout out all the wonderful things you've done for the community- whether it was tornado relief, taking donations for toys during the holidays for local kiddos at the psych hospital, helping out fellow Nashvillians out of work during the pandemic. You guys are amazing! Keep it up! read more

Usually I am not this person but WOW did I get awful service. We are waiting on a sandwich and I go to the bathroom. I'm next in line and the bartender (Amy) comes up next to me and says "I work here can I cut in front of you?". I was in awe. I have worked in the restaurant industry for over five years and have never done such a thing. When it's busy do you sometimes have to use the restroom REALLY badly? Of course. As you leave the bar are you thinking of the million things you have to do and how many people are waiting? Every time. Do you cut in front of your bar guests? Never! It's called hospitality. As we go to close out our tab the bartender asks what we had. It's loud so maybe she misheard my bf. He sees her about to make a drink and stops her to say he needed his tab, trying to help her not waste drinks he didn't ask for. The ensuing conversation: Bartender with disgusted face: "um yeah let me make your drink first?" Him: "I already got my drinks. I only want my tab" Her: "Then why did you just order drinks from me?" Him: "I didn't. I only wanted my tab" Her: "Why would you tell me what you ordered if you didn't want the drinks?" Him: "Because you asked me? Can I pay my tab?" Her combativeness continues on as she drops his card down without even looking at us and doesn't say thank you or apologize for the miscommunication. Note that she didn't waste any drinks and the only time she wasted was her getting needlessly defensive because she heard us wrong. Oh and as you may have already guessed, this was the same bartender who cut me in line. I give them two stars because everyone else I interacted with was nice enough. Brett got us our first round and was quick and attentive. This place has great late night sandwiches and cheap drinks but this is not the first bad service experience I or my friends have had. My advice to Duke's: be nice to the people who are giving you money. Roll the dice if you dare yelpers. read more