We came here for the hot chicken next door at Red's but we stayed for the pool and great company…read more Our family immediately gravitated to the pool table. Lola was bartending in the afternoon and at first she looked at our two kids with suspicion but she politely asked that we watch after them at the pool table. Lola told us how she had learned to play pool before she was tall enough to peer over the table. The hot chicken at Red's was delicious. We ordered the tenders in medium hot, catfish in medium hot, and chicken sandwich in extra hot. The extra hot actually tastes milder than the medium but the heat builds quickly. And while we enjoyed the extra hot, I actually thought the medium heat had a tastier blend of spices. Back to the bar, though. We met the owner, Terry Cantrell, and he was so warm and friendly--showed us the prohibition door with the tiny sliding window where the bartenders would take a peek to make sure you were cool, legit, and not with the Feds before letting you in. He told us about the moonshine operation in the neighborhood. He told us about the movies and commercials that have been filmed there. And he told us about how he had bought the bar in the late 70s to the chagrin of his father who wanted him to do something else with his college degree. This place and the people who work there are gems. Great stop in Nashville.

Outside the front door, you're informed in big painted letters that this is a "supper club and…read morelounge." Well, now. There's no supper club here nor any lounge. In fact, there is no food here whatsoever although it's very common to order food at Red's next door and have them deliver it to you as you nurse your beer and look for this mysterious supper club and lounge. Beer is all they serve here. Even the soft drinks come from a vending machine. Just beer. Cash only. The somewhat stern looking and tough acting barkeep told someone that this is a "music venue" because they have two live shows a night. I guess I can get behind that but during the day, this is Tennessee's oldest bar and there is no music playing inside at all, no radio, no nothing. It's extremely rough around the edges (the ceiling is heavily stained and more warped than not) but most of the customers are tourists who did NOT do their homework and didn't realize it's CASH ONLY. There's an ATM inside, so I guess you have to pay the high transaction fee, fool. It's divey looking for sure but a real dive bar has scary locals inside and not 75% tourists with their fanny packs. And absolutely, please do order a Red's hot chicken sandwich next door and have them deliver it to you at Springwater. It's the best hot chicken sandwich you'll have in Nashville.

I have been to a decent amount of concerts and The Allman Brothers (lucky to see them before they…read moreretired) was the best solo act, but for a whole show start to finish, this was the best concert experience of my life. The lineup: Bayway, Kruelty, and Peeling Flesh. This place was Rockin' beyond belief! We had people stage-diving, doing roundhouse kicks, one dude just storming through the crowd like a bulldozer, an insane mosh pit, the best drummer I have ever seen for Kruelty, an extremely underrated band in Bayway, and energy through the roof with Peeling Flesh! It was absolute organized chaos! And I couldn't have been happier. Imagine a scene where it's energy Level 10 from start to finish across all three bands. That's what happened. And it was the perfect venue for it because it's small but not too small. The parking and drink prices here are high as they would be at any concert venue, but the staff is great. A really chill while also alert staff that treats everyone like a human being as opposed to a piece of revenue. The entire experience was incredibly authentic. And if you're hungry before the show, there is a barbecue place and a pizza shop within walking distance. Highly recommended! Awesome experience. By the way, the parking lot is literally right next to the building. It's super simple.

Before the show, it was blazing hot to the point where it hurt. There wasnt anybody giving out…read morewater bottles, or anybody really helping. It was a cool place with a nice design, but we had waited over 50 minutes long than we were supposed to, to get in. Once we got in the venue, it was packed and very chaotic. On top of that, the staff was extremely rude and yelled at people several times because they were in the way of traffic, rather than guiding them to the correct spot. Overall, it was a pretty bad experience that ruined the point of the show for me.

Super cute lil venue!…read more I've been lucky enough to see a few shows here. My favorites were Gooseberry and Clayton Johnson. Please check both of them out they're phenomenal artists and Clayton is about to be in Taylor Frankie Paul's season of the bachelorette so please pray for that man because we love TFP but that broad a lil crazy. I say that with all the love in my heart as I too am a crazy broad. Anywho the venue. Tiny but great. Strong drinks. Just a great place to watch insane music up close and personal. I love coming to shows here. Pack earplugs because it does And I am elderly and prone to tinnitus.

This is an awesome spot and yesterday evening was a blast!! Kenny Sharp! Adonis! Ford Cooper! They…read morebrought the love with their wonderful music!! Awesome show and amazing talent! I had a great time! Great service and vibing... I am already looking forward to going there again!

Grungy is the right word for this dark space, very plain, dark, with a stage, a small bar with a…read morewide selection of beers, and 1970's style pleather stools. We went for a stand up comedy show featuring local comedians. The show was about 2 hours long with a $10 cover. They did tell us over the phone the cover was $5 but oh well, still pretty cheap. Those dudes have to make a living some how. Comedians were funny, crowd was laid back. Pretty cool music too. Very unpretentious.

It's been years since I've been to The East Room. I remember attending some underground metal and…read morepunk shows back in the pre-plague days, seem to remember some ratty couches scattered about in this space. My partner and I hit up one of the "Fascination Street" goth dance nights this past weekend and had an absolute blast. Perfect environment for that, great DJs and an active, friendly, engaged crowd. Drinks are farily priced (for real, like it's not hard Nashville!), and...it's actually clean in here?! Including the bathrooms! Of course, do your best to not have to go to the bathroom while here because it will take you 30 minutes or so to get through the line to reach the stall (but once there it's private and clean, sink within). It's just a really cool space from the stage you can dance on if you choose to plenty of other spaces to dance less in the "spotlight", some chairs and tables and balcony area to relax and chill out a bit as well. Parking can be a beast--there's a free lot out front but with just a few spots, street parking is not super plentiful or prevalent. There are a lot of businesses with full lots and since pretty much anything you come to here is after those businesses are closed one in theory SHOULD be able to park there, but there's a sign that says the Walgreens def tows after midnight (for those 2 am shoppers to a closed location?)--we took a chance at another business and were lucky.

Great place for Nashhville history bartenders. The coolest people in Nashville. Best prices…read morefor happy hour and beyond.. . No Downtown or Broadway prices here. The best people who love locals and visitors. And now we have Coysin sisters making some amazing sandwiches at great prices by sone amazing ladies Just a great place for great music , comedy and poetry nights. Stop by and feel the vibe. Everyone welcomed and celebrated. Cheers friends

My husband's band played a show here a while back and it was my first time here. Parking is a pain,…read moreunfortunately. I ended up parking down the street at the park nearby and walking over to the venue. It's pretty small in the area where the stage is. There are two bars which did help with people being able to get drinks quickly. Sound quality in the venue area was fine but could have been better. Definitely a cool place for small local shows but there could be improvements.

Its that local gem where you will find regulars hanging out…read more The vibe was to the point, the cocktails were very made and service so friendly. The

We had SUCH a blast at Sid Gold's for my sister's bday celebration. It's a small and intimate…read morespace, with the incredible Kira Small on piano for karaoke night. She knows literally thousands of songs, and she'll be your cheerleader, back-up singer, and peanut gallery commentator during your performance. I got a little bit of, "Oh, you really went there, huh?!" during my time on stage, which was totally justified. ("Sweet Child of Mine" was a bit ambitious....) The crowd at Sid Gold's is all local Nashville folks, and particularly good (aka intimidatingly talented) singers. It's a bit off the beaten path from the touristy parts of town (thank goodness...) Make a stop at Sid Gold's if you need a night of music, good drinks, and laughter; you won't regret it.

My friends and I were on vacation in Nashville and this was my absolute must visit spot based on…read moreall the great reviews I had seen. Now if I had known about the new ownership and lack of availability of what I ASSUMED the cocktail menu would be, I might have reconsidered going but this review isn't about that... its all about the staff at Tiger Bar who were absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! What an amazing duo we encountered behind the bar! They did their absolute most to find us a drink we would enjoy and even saved my boyfriend from being attacked by bees outside. I'm sure there's changes people aren't too stoked about but the people who make these cocktails really do care about what you want and how to serve you best. I wish for the life of me I could remember their names but I can only hope they see this and know that I am so thankful for their kindness My only regret was not being able to go back before we left. Thank you folks at Tiger Bar!!!

We loved Tiger Bar when it first opened. The cool décor, unique cocktails, tasty food, exceptional…read morestaff, and great music created an atmosphere that made it a fun and distinctive place for an evening out with my husband or friends. Sadly, since the change in ownership, it seems to have gone downhill quickly. On our recent visits, they no longer had the ingredients needed to make many of the cocktails, the food has essentially disappeared from the menu--with only popcorn available--and the music was so painfully loud that we felt like we needed earplugs. What was once a unique destination now feels like just another bar on the Gallatin strip, which is really disappointing because the original Tiger Bar had so much character and potential. At this point, I would even suggest considering a name change. Many of the older, glowing reviews reflect the Tiger Bar that existed under the previous ownership and, unfortunately, don't represent the experience today. If it had not been for the kind staff (I counted only 3 which may explain why tables were sticky) I would give zero stars. Giving 2 stars because the staff was friendly and kind and seemed to be trying , the bar tender did attempt to offer drink suggestions. They are not the blame for downfall of a once cool bar and vibe.

Did not eat here, just had drinks and watched live music. Server was friendly. A friend ordered a…read morecocktail that tasted like lighter fluid, probably just cheap liquor since he didn't specify a specific brand. I asked for an old fashioned not too sweet, it was very sweet. My husband ordered bourbon neat, you can't mess that up! lol. The concert its self was great and due to it being a smaller venue felt more intimate but it was super crowded.

I will always encourage folks to come here to see the best selection of live music in Nashville…read more It's a must!!!! Today we saw Bluegrass artists Seth Mulder and Midnight Run- wow! Lively, cohesive and entertaining band that is now responsible for my love of bluegrass! 5 talented artists- banjo, guitar, upright bass, fiddle and mandolin, and 3 terrific singers made this show fabulous . Our server Kayla was great and attentive, and we tried the Southwest egg rolls and now they are my new favorite thing to eat here.