Perfect dive bar. Super friendly locals and great staff. Much better than hotel bar prices.

Working nearby, decided to drop by n try a hamburger. The burger was actually pretty dang good. Great service, interacted with very friendly people. Bar tender and guests. read more

Does the Trick Its always more fun going to a place where you can feel like just relaxing. I googled searched best dive bars near me, which was by the Nashville airport, and a short list popped up. Very close to the airport hotels you will find a clean local bar with a friendly bar tender and great conversation with Nashville folk...yep..I said that. To give a real however I have to say that Nashville allows smoking in bars...I guess up to the owner, but to their defense it was not smoky smelling and they have good evaluation systems so its all good. I didnt notice and wasnt asked about food but once I mentioned leaving was offered a menu. Asked the bartender what was good and from a full menu I selected The Raven which is a pastrami and turkey on rye...it was excellent! Fresh tomato and slaw. If you want mixed drinks they have a full display with some top shelf. If you travel with friends you could play pool, darts or....wait for it...skeet ball! A couple of big screens above the bar. I'm pleased with my dive bar pick! We be back when in Nashville. Thanks read more

Elm Hill Tavern - tables, chairs, and a projector screen - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Good bar food, great atmosphere and mellow drinks. Live music on Sunday featuring blues an open Mike night. Not touristy, nice crowd and friendly service. read more

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Sunday afternoon blues/jazz in the round is AMAZING!! Twin kegs up the street closed recently and the jazz blues Sunday in the round moved here. 3-7pm. No cover (just tip). The artists are 1st class - really folks you will hear on big stages - here just having fun and playing great music. Just do this. Your welcome. read more

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The space is great and I love the variety of music at the Elm Hill Tavern. Unfortunately I didn't eat anything but I loved being there.

Cute little dive bar with pool and darts. Fun place, good food too. And for being as busy as they were very fast.

A small local tavern but service and food were great. Had a chicken quesadilla which was best we have ever had. Very meaty! Also had a spicy lobster dip which was very good. read more

Great little place, neighborhood feeling type bar with local crowd. Food was good and the staff friendly. read more

Elm Hill Tavern - Beef sandwich with au jus and homemade potato salad with the skins on, very tasty. - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This is a great place to grab a burger for lunch and play a few games of pool. Tables cost .75 a game. Note: smoking is allowed. It is well ventilated so not a problem for non smokers read more

Comfortable and friendly local dive- I honestly stopped to play pool here. I was pleased with the service, atmosphere, and the game of pool - ( I won) Maybe another visit before I leave Tennessee- read more

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Read reviews & was worried about smoking but thankfully it is only allowed outside now. Beers were cold. Cheeseburger awesome & pork belly grilled cheese so yummy. Spoke to the owners & will definitely be back. read more

Great place for a cold beer on a Friday. The food ain't that bad and its relaxed atmosphere keep us coming back. read more

There is a certain mystique that accompanies a good dive bar, a mystique that I have never really understood until now. I have to be fair and say that I underestimated the Elm Hill Tavern in every way possible. Shame on me. We went there more out of desperation due to the late hour and our accommodations near the airport. My expectation meter was pinged on zero but just inside the door we noticed a well respected coworker. It was like going to a small second run cinema and finding yourself seated next to Steven Spielberg. You would be like, "Damn, this must be a good little movie theater!" But while his presence was a good endorsement, it alone was not enough to fully win me over. I was still suspicious. The place has all the rough around the edges charm on can handle. Elks lodge tables with thick naugahyde table clothes, stained coin op billiards, and a skee ball machine to keep it interesting. Numerous neon beer signs make a "noble" effort to spice up the decor (that was a really bad science nerd pun you may have just missed). I expected little in terms of beer selection but found a delicious IPA on tap. Despite the late hour they were still serving a full menu. We order several items and to our surprise they were all pretty good. Crisp on the outside yet soft on the inside pretzels with an excellent duo of sauces (mustard and cheese). A yummy french bread pizza, and an extremely serviceable chix quesadilla. What also took me by surprise was how friendly everybody was. At first glance this seems like a bar where non-locals may not be welcome, but to the contrary, everyone, bartender as well as patrons, was more than accommodating. It turned out to be a great visit and I once again was reminded to never judge a book by its covers. There world is full of hidden gems that only those willing to turn over a few stones will ever find. So glad we didn't leave this stone unturned. read more

Super close to our shop, I went with a couple of the guys a few days ago to play some pool and unwind after a busy week. Covered in sawdust and thirsty for a cold brew, this place was just what we needed. I only had a couple drinks but I've what'd the food here is great and ready quick. I'll definitely be back. read more

Talk about a dive bar! We stopped in for lunch, and walking in it sure didn't look like much. But we changed our tune by the time we were walking out! The other Yelpers were not kidding about the sandwiches!! They were delicious! Everyone at our table got a different sandwich and we were all happy with our selections. My father got the Pastrami on Pretzel Sliders - I was super jealous! They looked amazing! In addition, the woman who helped us was super friendly. Place may not look like much, but if you are looking for a good lunch on this side of town, might want to give them a try! read more

I came here mostly for the food and free poker. I'm giving it 3 stars based on the food alone. If you can't handle cigarette smoke and LOTS of it go for take away. Their sandwiches are surprisingly impressive. They actually have a lobster roll. Yes! This dive bar in the middle of nowhere is rocking an impressive lobster roll for under $10. I have had some great ones in NYC and know the difference. They are also creative with their other sandwiches. "The Raven" was very tasty on some excellent bread. Skip the pretzel appetizer, terrible. It is my understanding the menu is shared with their sister establishment Riverfront Tavern, which I have not checked out as of yet. I'd definitely recommend grabbing lunch here to maybe take out on the lake or maybe for a picnic. Food and atmosphere are totally not on the same par with each other. Sandwiches are definitely FOODGASM worthy. http://www.meetup.com/NashvilleFoodgasm read more

Went here for lunch, so sadly, had no beers. But all signs (on the walls) pointed to them being very reasonably priced. Ordered the loaded potato soup and mini sliders. Both were excellent. Soup seemed homemade. Played some skee ball while waiting. Server couldn't have been nicer, offered us to-go beverages before I even knew I might want one. I'm sure it can get smoky, but early in the day it was fine. This place is cool in an awesome divey way, and I'd like to come back and drink and eat here some more. read more

Dive. Smoke. TVs. Alcohol. That about sums up this place. Though, don't get it twisted; there sandwiches are damn good! It's not "bar food." Hell, there aren't any fryers. The employees here are super friendly. If you want a little dive bar in the area, you got it. I dig it. read more

If you are near the airport and looking for decent food and reasonably priced drinks this may be a great choice. I would have given it one more star by the Bartender on due, as well as chief cook, seemed to be more interested in her phone than doing here job. Smoking was not a real issue other than the place reeks of the aftermath. You need to remember this really a dive bar, but a good one! read more

Sandwiches are fabulous! The outside and inside is very very "dive bar" and if you can get over the lack of air circulation to remove the smoke, it is a great place for a meal and a drink. We didn't stay for the free poker, but it was clear that a lot of people enjoy it as the place started to fill up. Would definitely go again, but maybe sit outside at the small patio area to get away from the smoke. read more

This place was great. It was actually the best service we found on our trip to Nashville. The food was fabulous & drinks were reasonably priced. Highly recommend this place. read more

Best sandwich in Nashville, so far. Yes, it is a dive bar. But still a great atmosphere and very friendly service! My wife and I split The Raven and The Black Forest sandwiches. Both were quality sandwiches you would find normally at high end restaurants. Bread was fresh and both were excellent! We WILL be back. read more

I was hoping for a cool dive with pool tables. I got that, plus a STUNNINGLY good prime rib sandwich with Parmesan peppercorn sauce....I couldn't believe it. Shaved steak, wonderful cooked in Au jus, and so strangely light. The bartender, Chris, was wonderful. Wandered in solo and the guys at the bar let me join their trivia team. Just a blast. Thanks, and definitely see you next time, fellas. Go Giants! read more

Come here often for lunch they have a great lunch special and the bartenders are always nice. It is a smoking establishment, (thumbs down) but the sandwiches are great. read more

Surprisingly good food. Nice hometown bar with great prices and happy hour specials. Also.. skeeball

Lunch time, not many customers. Ordered a prime rib sandwich, got a sandwich not look like prime rib and not taste like rib. Sliced meat with cheese on it with a dip cup, like Reuben. Walked out with smell of cigarettes on me. read more

It is what it is. This bar is sister to Riverfront Tavern. I love Riverfront Tavern but this place is a little more divey. The menu is the same but the beer selection is much slimmer. It sits in the middle of an office and industrial district so not many people here but Donelson locals. This is nothing to write home about. read more

Good bar cheap drinks good staff, ski ball in the bar most excellent, .75 cent pool. Loved it. Only down side for me is I don't smoke anymore and it is a smoke if you got em' environment. read more

I went in around 6 and had a few drinks to start off. Definitely a local dive bar. I had the prime rib sandwich which was awesome. Next thing I knew it was 1 am and I was shit faced! I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in town! read more

Ordered a sandwich last time I was there I took 2 bites of it and decided it wasn't to my liking and told the manager instead of making me another sandwich or taking it off my tab he informed me that I probably wouldn't like anything else on their menu and wouldn't take it off my tab because i had taken 2 bites of it.The rudest service Ive ever had and will not be back. read more

Chill place to grab a few drinks and indulge in bar food. Often very smoky inside, so don't come if you can't handle that. It's a fun place to play pool and mess around on arcade games without spending too much. read more

Been here once before and the service and food were good. Just stopped in again and could get no service. Only 4 other customers and the bartender made eye contact with me twice but never would come take my order. Hate it, but they lost me as a customer for good. read more

was almost scared off by the other reviews but there's little else in the area. I got trashed here with some solid company at the bar (there were 5 people, all at the bar). Came in for lunch several hours earlier, and the roast beef sandwich was solid. smoking, thanks for that. read more

Great service and good atmosphere! Foods really good too! They have darts and pool tables, just a really good place to hang out.

good service, great atmosphere, excellent sandwiches! Pretzel bread is delicious as well as the rye. Worth driving out of your way for. Definitely a local dive, so if you are into that, this is your place. read more

The food is typical bar food, but awesome nonetheless. Drinks are priced fairly and the people are super nice. Only downside is how smoky it is, so if you don't mind getting a little smoky then I highly recommend checking it out. read more

Smoking is allowed but bar is large enough that it isn't too bad. Stopped in for appetizers and the quesadillas were very good. The girl behind the bar was very personable and did a good job. It would be a very good neighborhood bar. read more

Went here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The front looks like Liquor store but the inside is very inviting. It is a bar and there are ashtrays on every table but it was clean. The Black Forest Sandwich was really good. Perfect size for a lunch portion and the price. Really friendly staff. I would come back again. read more

Chris the bartender was incredibly nice! This place was awesome. We will be back. He was very attentive and everyone was very welcoming