Handlebars is a fun little beer bar. Good food. Reasonable prices. Great bartenders. Owner is a…read morepretty cool guy.

3.5 This is…read moredefinitely not an "event venue". To my opinion it's a big dive bar with a good stage. It's definitely a smoking bar. They do have an outside for what I could see and i think it could be really cool during the warm weather. They are open 24/7 and they offer breakfast and dinner (I'm assuming that the dinner menu can be done during lunch hours). I didn't get to try any of the food as I left after the 1st set of the show because the smoke was way too heavy in there. If you're a smoker you won't mind. Music was awesome! They have a really good sound and the band that was playing that night was great! Very talented guys! The Deep Cuts. They definitely have locals and they may be dog friendly, a local had his dog on the bar, very sweet pup. The bartender was "niceish" but rude in general, I think it may be a Murfreesboro thing on dive bars. I will definitely come back if a cool band is playing here and hopefully is in the warmer weather so it can be outside in the fresh air.

Always meant to go here, but never followed through until last night when my bestie Kim invited me…read moreto hear a Journey tribute by the band Resurrection. I'd never heard of them, but... Journey, right? I'm a metalhead primarily, but enjoy quite a few other types. Not a huge fan of country unless it's funny, but that's another story. I checked out the hours on Yelp, naturally, because where else, and noticed there hadn't been a review since around 2015. I'm about to rectify that... It's only getting 4 stars due to parking. It's not marked and you guess that all the cars directly across the street are PROBABLY where you should go... and once you get inside, and sign tells you that it IS correct. Confusing. Would you be towed? I have a handicap tag and I parked in front of the building to the right of them next to two very large pickup trucks. Wasn't towed, no ticket. Thank God. Fluke? Lucky? Don't know... When we went up the weird little steps... not exactly handicap accessible... it's a fairly dark crowded place with a wide aisle separating tables from the check-in area, a small serving area, the long bar, more tables the stage, and access to the upstairs seating area. The lady that checked us in verified Kim's name in a book even though she ordered her tickets through some app... didn't even need to scan the QR code! We were given our little bracelets and went to find a table... hopefully... as it fills up FAST there! However, as soon as we got the bracelet on, we were headed past two young ladies who gave us FREE PASSES TO NEXT WEEK'S GUNS 'N ROSES TRIBUTE! Yep! Have bracelets to get into that for free, thanks to Jadan Geren and Rachel Dame. Thanks, dolls! We will try to make it! Thankfully, a sweet married couple by the names of Shannon and Brandon had a couple of free chairs at their table, so we had a place to sit, and it was close to both bar and stage. A pole was kind of in the way, but... sitting. Table. Nice couple. Thankful. The prices aren't too bad. Bottled beer was $4.50, mixed drinks I'm not sure of as I was the designated driver. Bottled water $1... fries $2.50, onion rings $2.99. Combos like burgers and fries $8... grilled cheese and fries I think was $7 or $7.50... they have things like fried pickles or cheese sticks for about $8... sorry I couldn't get a pic of the paper sheet that was a menu... ours was wrinkled, and they're a dark wine color... The opening act, which wasn't advertised, wasn't bad if you like a predominantly country, raspy voiced acoustic guitar kinda guy. His name was "Bobby". Just... Bobby. Was told he played in Nashville 6 days a week. I can see it. He's pretty good. Just not what anyone wanted to hear for a couple of hours while waiting for a Journey tribute... and I heard people complaining left and right. And yawning. Yep. Yawning. It was the fact raspy voices don't have much range, and after about an hour he was beyond monotonous... Once Resurrection came on stage? It got hopping!!! The bar had pretty much run out of food during Boring Bobby, so people need to eat EARLY. The acoustics are pretty good, the bass beat even vibrates the floor! The employees are ALL really nice. Customers/venue goers (whatever you want to call the people that bought tickets) are pretty nice, but have no compunction whatsoever of blocking your view. None. The open floor in front of the stage isn't that big and they will cram themselves on it or block the aisle leading to it, making it hard to get to your table if it's close to the stage and you went to the bar or the restrooms located to the right of the bar. Oh well. Concert. Happy rocking people. Deal with it, right? I'll update if Kim and I make it to the GNR tribute...

Not entirely sure how long this rendition has been here (bars in the area change names so…read morefrequently), but I think they may finally have a winner! It's a good sized club and they play a lot of good music. I've heard everything from funk to edm to hip hop. They bring in many great local artists to showcase their skills all the time. It's a good place to hang out and hear some good tunes. I have a blast every time I go.

Fun atmosphere. GREAT LIVE MUSIC. Good food. .Very friendly staff!…read moreBeing from out of tow, and easily recognized by my accent, I was welcomed and well taken care of by bar maids. Picky about my wings and they were just like back in South Jersey. WILL BE BACK!

Best dive bar I've ever hung at. They allow smoking, but have big garage doors they open so that…read moreyou don't get "hot boxed". Food's surprisingly good & the drinks aren't over priced. Super loud when a band is playing, but that's a reason I go, so no complaints. Staff is pretty hit or miss, but it's been good the last couple of times I've been there. (I go about once per year now that I don't live in Murfreesboro)

Can't believe I didn't know about this place. Always looking for a smoke friendly bar. When we went…read moreit was clearly just regulars but they were very friendly and welcoming. I almost gave 4 stars instead of 5 because food service is only later in the evening, but I changed it to a 5 because it's a bar and it's not their fault that we were hungry!

Walked in to check it out about 30 minutes after it opened and was immediately blasted by cigarette…read moresmoke. We turned around and went somewhere else. It looked like a decent place to go if you want to smoke, but not if you don't want to breathe second hand smoke.

Love this place! Great drinks and bands. Owner is awesome and so are bartenders! Love the ambiance!read more

Loved this small place and Cynthia was so sweet and welcoming all of our large group that came in!!!read more

Excellent service and great food. We had a good time for my birthday!!…read more Dillion was great

The name reflects its status, the GOAT!…read more I've been a few times now and they do not disappoint! The food is unique and delicious! If you go, you have to get the home made tatter-tots, they are incredible! It's a good vibe inside, like a mix of fancy and hometown! It feels comfortable and fun! The service is always good, I've never had an empty drink there (and that's my judgment scale). 9/10 recommend!

a whole pineapple of ceviche!!! i mean how could i not like this?! service was amazing i brought a…read morefriend who speaks spanish and she stayed and talked to her for a while, she was so nice! the restaurant is big, it was quiet on a thursday night but i want to come back when they have live music. overall amazing and nothing i've ever had before.

Wow! 2nd time here and the first time wasn't a fluke. This place is awesome. The food is SO…read moregood! The favors are so authentic! The sauces are delicious. Our server was Itzel and she was are server last time we were in as well. She made excellent suggests that we're spot on! We also had a vegetarian in our group and our server was able to actually make him happy (which has alway been very hard to do!He left happy which a rare finding)! I can't wait to come back!

Seated promptly, waitress came right over and got our drink order. She took my drink order but…read moreforgot to take my wife's drink order. We ordered Beef Nachos and I got the A1 Steakburger with fries. The Nachos were delicious and had a wide variety of flavors. My burger was the second best burger that I've had since moving to Tennessee. I ordered it medium and it was perfectly cooked. The fries were both crispy and flavorful. I am calling this a bar/dive with a great decor and good food. Well lite and clean. We WILL be back!!

Food was just ok. Nothing special. They have live music, which is nice. Location is good. Service…read moreis not consistent. Really wish this place had better food.

This is our first time in Murfreesboro and Alley on Main did not disappoint! the highlight of our…read moreevening besides the delicious food was our server, Hannah. She served personality and food/drinks. She kept us nourished and laughing the whole night. I highly recommend the shrimp wontons and asking for Hannah's section

Awesome experience!…read more We went and had a great time. The food was delicious, both of us ordered from the specials and loved it. The atmosphere was a great mix of rustic and modern, which made it really enjoyable to sit and hang out. Service was solid too, especially for a busy night. My drink never got empty, which I always appreciate!

Visited U&I Restaurant and Bar and had the pleasure of meeting the charming Heidi (one of the…read morefamily owners) who took exceptional care of me. Even though she was the only serving staff for the evening, she was always smiling and a joy to talk with. This place has a diverse menu, there is no "cooking at your table" available at some Korean places. I started with the Shumai (steamed dumplings) and ordered the La Galbi along with a Kirin Ichiban beer. These dumplings are an amazing surprise...normally expect shrimp dumplings to be overpowering with the taste of shrimp, but not these. The seafood flavors were light, allowing you to taste shrimp and the other ingredients in the dumpling while a little "dip" into the sweet soy sauce made for an awesome appetizer. The La Galbi...marinated and grilled Korean BBQ beef short ribs were so good, you could taste the sweetness of the marinade, and the meat was so tender. There were several slabs of the short rib and along with the sides was a huge meal. You also get a few different sides like Kimchi (light heat), pickled Daikon radishes (slightly sweet and crunchy), Gamja-salad (slightly sweet Korean mashed potatoes salad), and Korean fish cake (kind of bland for me).  While not a "patio" they do have a dining area that when the shutters are opened, gives it a patio feel...overall the place is nicely decorated and comfortable. The food here is done really well and the service was great; I will be back again to try some of their other dishes like the Jjajjang-Myun and Bibimba.

I have debated whether to write this review. Based on other reviews, I suspect we visited on an…read moreevening where something really bad had happened. However, I think it is important to share our experience. I made a reservation for my family of four to celebrate my wife's birthday. I had heard great things about the restaurant, and we are always on the lookout for new places to try. We arrived on time, and were immediately seated. The person that seated us commented, "I have a very nice table for you." Water was provided for the table right away. And then, nothing. We were not given menus. It was several minutes before we even saw any server at any other table. As we looked around the room, we could see there were other patrons who were also being neglected. A couple sitting at one table nearby had menus, but no one took their order. After about 15 minutes, a young man came by the table and asked if we were waiting for our orders. We told him we had not even been given menus yet. He said, "Oh, I'm so sorry! I will get you some menus." He left, but never returned. Finally, my daughter, who is a server at another restaurant in Murfreesboro, went to the front desk and asked for menus. She was provided menus and told the restaurant had several employees "call out" for the evening. We looked over the menus and discussed ordering some appetizers, but no one ever came to take our order. The couple I mentioned earlier finally decided to leave without ordering. As they made their way to the door, an employee apologized to them and told them if they would stay, they would take their order. Meanwhile, at the table behind us, food was delivered. One of the patrons at the table remarked that the dish they ordered was supposed to have chicken, but there was no chicken in the dish. The server apologized and said -- I'm not kidding -- "I can go to the kitchen and get some chicken, and you can add it to the dish." At this point, we decided to leave. As we made our way to the door, the person that seated us noticed and asked if we were leaving. We told her we were, and left. I normally would not leave a negative review based on a single visit, but this experience was possibly the worst I have ever had anywhere. I hope this is an isolated incident that occurred when the restaurant was experiencing an extraordinarily bad night. I would like to give U&I another chance at some point. If I do and the experience is better, I will update this review.