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    Hoppy Bird

    4.1 (45 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    chicken 'n waffles
    Will R.

    This place was connected to my hotel. Decided to try the Nashville hot chicken. Had the chicken and waffles with their standard heat. Man I love chicken and waffles with syrup. So yummy. It was pretty quiet on a Sunday night and the service was top notch. Bar tender was very nice and social. I also had the Nashville beer on tap and really really liked it. I'm sure the locals will laugh at me, but it was really good. Got a discount too for staying at the hotel.

    Chicken Noodle Soup
    Conrad L.

    I ate here twice during a recent visit to Nashville. Really decent food and friendly, hard working bartenders make Hoppy Bird a pleasure to visit. Also live music on Friday night.

    Chicken strips with fries.

    We were in Nashville for a conference. Decided to try Hoppy Bird since many places not open at lunch. The service was very good, attentive, gave good information/recommendations. Did was good, but burger and chicken fingers were warm, not hot. Fries and Mac and cheese were hot. Given we were the only people there at the time, was not impressed with that. Food was tasty. Place was very clean.

    Jesus A.

    Came in for a late night bite as it was conveniently located. The hot chicken and waffles were far from hot (spice), and I thought the portion of chicken was small. Other than that, the vibes were on point if you wanna get away from the rowdiness of broadway.

    "Hoppy? More like Sloppy." Walked into Hoppy Bird expecting a chill meal and some good vibes, but instead, I found a ghost town--if the ghosts were really bad at cleaning up after themselves. The place was empty, yet somehow 75% of the tables looked like they had just survived a food fight. The bartender moved like he was starring in a slow-motion action scene--just without the action. Ordered food, which eventually arrived looking as uninspired as I felt waiting for it. Taste? Let's just say it was edible, but I wouldn't hop back for seconds. Overall, Hoppy Bird had the energy of a napping pigeon, and the staff seemed just as relaxed. Maybe they were on island time... in the middle of a landlocked city.

    J. K.

    Pathetically slow service from a bartender who seemed like she rather be anyplace else. The chicken sandwich was garbage. A thin strip of chicken made with zero flavor or love.

    Half way filled drinks
    Emily S.

    Super convenient bc it's attached to our hotel so we thought we'd have pre outing drinks and snacks. We made a mistake. The service was not great (but friendly) and SO slow. We sat at our table for probably 9 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. So we started to head to the bar for service and then the bar tender said no no we'll come to you for service. Every staff member seemed brand new and like they didn't get full training completed. 2 of our drinks (which were specialty drinks) were only filled half way? Even though the other two people had FULL drinks. When we received our snacks of fries and fried pickles (which took approx 25 mins for 2 very easy menu items) we got no silverware or napkins. The whole interaction took probably an hour when it should've only taken 25 mins max. They did have live music which was eh. Would not go back.

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    Richelle is the best bartender! Great service! Small bar with excellent atmosphere! Stop by for a quick drink!

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    4 months ago

    Great vibes, good sized serving of food, and great service from Richelle! High recommendations

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    4 months ago

    this place rules . Richelle is the best. Good times, good brews, good buddies. You know the rest.

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    This was was and the service from Richelle was out of this world. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Nashville.

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    The food was good, the sports entertainment environment was good but they needed more staff to help all the customers.

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    1 year ago

    Great food! easy and consistent. No complaints at all! Watched football at the bar for hours. Great people!

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    10 months ago

    Rochelle is the best bartender! Marvin runs a great show! Great food, great drinks! Happy hour 3-6 PM

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    WOW. This place was awesome! The director or food and beverage, Lauren, was fantastic. Angelos was on his game too! Would recommend.

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    Hope at the Hoppy bird was awesome! Great little place with amazing service and tasty hot chicken. Definitely will be back

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    Bad service and bad food!!! Do not waste your time. Hilton should not attach their name with this restaurant!!!!

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    2 years ago

    Great chicken sandwich and fried pickles! Super nice bartender!! We would go back. Very clean and service was very good.

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