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Love And Exile

4.4 (76 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Dog friendly patio with a stage for live music
Delaney F.

I love coming here! There's an amazing dog-friendly patio with a stage for live music, fire pits to stay warm, and enough seating for decent-sized parties. The cocktails are great, and I'm not usually a frozen-drink fan, but their frozen espresso is one of my favorite drinks in town. Service is excellent, I'm especially a big fan of Lily at the bar. If you're looking for a place to host your private event, the Tank Room is excellent!

New food menu!
Julia R.

ONE OF THE BEST BARS IN EAST NASH!!! No joke- the vibe, the drinks, the music are so great. They just redid their menu and added a lot more food options and now I'm even more obsessed. I got the rosemary chicken sandwich and I have no notes. Their house made Pinot Noir is my go to but their cocktails are really good too! You can talk easily without being drowned out by too much noise and they have an amazing option for inside and outside hang. This place is 10/10 with their new food options and quality!

Quesadilla and charcuterie
Adam P.

The place was decent. Food was good and a good value. Parking was vicarious, but we managed. We went at 5p and had to order at the bar so service was 'meh'. I would be back. Restaurant had a nice vibe.

Me inside
Hanna W.

Vibes are always great. The bartenders are the nicest in east. Their cocktails are so yummy, I love the Cucumber! Lots of wine options, and all that I've tried are yum. I like Rosie's Rosé! They have pretty good wine specials too! Huge patio with covered portions, it is super cute! Photo Booth available! Always plenty of seating! AND the pretzels with cheese are so good! Lots of pluses to this place!

Outside stage for performances
Antwan S.

The place is calm, chill and very intimate, very good place to get to know someone. The drinks were very good . I had the jalapeño margarita it was one of the best I've tasted in Nashville . It is made with peach schnapps to add sweetness to the heat . My one gripe is the service, it was very slow it seemed as if they weren't expecting that many people for just two bartenders. I'm Going back possibly next week lol . This is still a great spot to visit out east .

Mimosa
Russ B.

We came here to start a "Sunday Funday" and the mimosas were a great way to start it. The patio looked great, but it was too cold to sit out there. It was a great place for a big group to hang out comfortably. The server was very helpful and attentive.

Amanda D.

We always have fun here. We came for brunch and it was sadly, empty, but it didn't stop us from having a good time! We enjoyed several apps, salads, sandwiches, and appreciate that they have vegetarian options as well. We had some tasty bevs and played games (that they have in-house) with our friends. The seating is plentiful and vibe was cozy with the fireplace.

Monica K.

Love and Exile is my favorite spot to hang and get drinks. The playlist ranges from 90 hits to today's biggest hits. The bartenders are the best and take really good care of you. They are the best multitaskers I've ever met. My favorite is the frozen espresso martini! This is a spot you can take a friend or a large group for drinks, conversations, and vibes!

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Paul M.

So I went to Love and Exile on a slow night. Not too many people inside or out. I have been before and I enjoy the intimate ambiance of the bar. Service was prompt that evening. They had the tvs playing sports. Baseball on one and the wnba finals on another. Not much of a drinker so I can't speak to the drink menu. But the food was delicious. The meatballs were tasty and you can not go wrong with the wings. I enjoy my experience everytime I go and this time felt 5 star worthy.

Taylor R.

This was my first time here and I was immediately in love with the decor and the vibe of the place. They do happy hour all day on Mondays so that's a huge plus. There are drinks and food. I tried their Paloma and their chips and queso. My friend got a prosecco and the whipped goat cheese which was delicious. This would be a great date night spot or to meet up with friends and hang out. They have tvs throughout the bar for gamedays and they have board games at the front for you to play. I will say, it can be very loud inside (due to music not the people there) which can make it hard to talk to the people you are with.

Prosciutto and Goat cheese flatbread should be called Goat Cheese pizza with Prosciutto bits
Amanda M.

The ambiance, staff, the bar, and the potential earned this 4 stars. The food flavors almost earned it 3. Chicken Gnocchi Soup 5.5 stars!! This was th first thing we had and it was a very promising start. Meatballs 3 stars. The marinara sauce mixed with balsamic was way too sweet and missed the mark. More parmesan cheese and fresh parsley would have made it better, but less sugar would help too. Prosciutto and Goat Cheese flatbread was also disappointing. These are entrees I was *sure* I would Love based on the ingredients listed but I'm sad they fell short. H-O-T-T-O-D-D-Y was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S and the Me & Yuzu and Gimme that gimlet cocktails were spot on! Would come back for the drinks and chicken gnocchi soup, by quite frankly afraid of trying any other plates based on their description. I'll have to do a close my eyes and point method next time....

Outdoor dining area
Jay T.

Just stopped by for a quick beer, was impressed with the decor, nicer that expected and interesting flavor to the place overall. Full outdoor seating area that felt very roomy and fairly dog friendly. Ordered from the bar, bartender seems nice.

Jasmine C.

This is prob a top favorite bar in east Nashville for me. I haven't been since I first visit, but you won't be disappointed. Drinks are really good and the overall decor and ambiance of the place is so sultry and pleasing. Service was prompt and the drinks were superb. I highly recommend if you're in the area

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Great bar, friendly bartender, excellent nachos & chill East Nashville vibe. What more do you need?

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Large spacious space with fun decor perfect for big groups! Great drinks and surprisingly very good tasty food! Likely recommend!

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Ask the Community - Love And Exile

Are dogs allowed outside?

Totally!! There is even a dog park attached to the patio where pups can roam free, play with toys and most of the time there are plenty of dogs to play with! They are also welcome anywhere else on the patio, even on the couches!

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Review Highlights - Love And Exile

“The indoor and outdoor seating spaces are so cute, the drink options are clever and the few I had tasted amazing, and their food was just as good.”

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