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    Whiskey River Saloon

    4.0 (146 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:59 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    WHISKEY RIVER SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    Electric bull
    Alejandra F.

    Super nice place, it's very big, they have like 3-4 bar areas, lots of big table and apace for large parties, a bunch of security, nice and huge restrooms, the place looks always very nice and clean, also they have a huge selection of drinks, probably the only thing that I didn't like is that is very pricey in my opinion.

    Chris P.

    Cool place! Live music, line dancing, rooftop, great service! Just a nice spot to take in the atmosphere of Nash! Excellent food too and a little more lowkey compared to some of the other places on Broadway!

    Maronda H.

    This was our first pit stop kickoff for my friends birthday. She wanted to stop in and ride the mechanical bull. Please make sure to have your ID out and ready to show at the front entrance. Casual, kick back country-themed vibes, spacious bar area that serves beers, wine, whiskey, bourbon soft drinks and other spirits. Photo Ops for pics, live music and band. Nice size dance floor. Rooftop area to overlook downtown Nashville. In the back is where you find the mechanical bull ride. You must sign a waiver before getting on the Bull. $10.00 a ride. We had a blast. The handsome cowboys added the fun to this experience. .

    Rhonda F.

    Location is everything!! Situated on a corner right on Broadway, their balcony serves up the best view. We went upstairs on a warm Thursday night. Our server was so sweet. It wasn't busy so we received a lot of attention. We ordered a couple of appetizers and tried fun cocktails. Everything was fantastic. It was a perfect laid back evening watching the city at night.

    Arthur S.

    I would say this is the best decor and venue on Broadway! They have the bull for entertainment, an incredible whiskey bar, amazing staff, cleanest bathrooms, and the coolest bar with all hanging lights over the seating. Must see!

    Orquidea R.

    Fun times; ok bar for drinks. My bartender seemed rushed and not personable but the drink was good. Friendly atmosphere, centrally located on Broadway street. I hung out at the mechanical bull area and attendee there was adorable, engaging and very friendly. That's what customer service is all about. Easy access, no food was the bummer for me.

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    Michelle F.

    This restaurant has such a nice rooftop area. The downstairs is nice too. They always have live music, just like all the other bars and restaurants downtown. Unfortunately, this restaurant does not serve food downstairs. So, upstairs we went. I normally do not call out servers with a bad attitude and/or who do not do their job well. She had a bad attitude to start. We ordered 12 chicken wings and fries. A guy brings out the wings. Fries never come. So, we told him. MacKenzie comes by and says we never said we wanted fries. We did. She was going back and forth with us. Just bring us fries. She believe she was right... Finally, the fries arrive. She sort of throwthrows them down on the table. They have llittle flavor. So, we ordered Mac and Cheese. This was better but not great. The wings were excellent. Highly recommend those. This was actually the first restaurant we ate at in Nashville. Luckily, the rest of the servers we dealt with were awesome.

    $15 old fashioned. No rock glass. Served with chipped ice in an 8oz plastic cup like we are toddlers.
    Cheri P.

    We were there on a Wednesday night during a pedal tavern experience. Typical Broadway ambience. Decent band. It's a bit further down the beaten path. The place was pretty empty with about only seven patrons. I love my old fashioneds so figuring that this place was called whiskey River, I would try one. Oof! I'm super embarrassed for them. The drink itself was actually pretty good but the presentation was awful. It was served with chipped ice in a plastic cup.

    Full bottles of Tabasco... but you dont have anything to make it spicy.
    Sarah M.

    Just a thought, if you don't want to make a drink? Just say so. When we walked in there were a handful of folks inside and the bar wasn't busy. My friend requested a "mexican candy" and was told "I dont have anything to make it spicy, so order something else." So we did. Then after dropping our drinks we noticed the two very full bottles of Tabasco... I was also unimpressed that we were charged for doubles when we didnt ask for doubles and clearly got singles. The music was nice though.

    Danielle M.

    We was not eating food unless you count tequila and lemon drop shots. Love the atmosphere and we was not shoulder to shoulder they have a mechanical bull which is worth the ride. Great place

    Cam S.

    The view of the strip is great. The staff was friendly. Our server was attentive. The food was quick & hearty but the bill wasnt. Makes for a great experience.

    Jason Y.

    The first Honky Tonk I visited. Great experience. Vibes here were very fun. No food in the bottom area but they do have a rooftop were you can get food. Great music. Was unfortunate that I was the only one in the bar at the time. Drinks were ok but I did notice that Honky Tonks aren't known for cocktails rather well drinks and beer.

    Mechanical Bull
    Chia C.

    Pretty empty early at 8p on a Wednesday night ... but the band played on. Almost felt like an intimate concert in a large venue. Drinks were surprising good too ... especially the Prickly Pear Margarita!

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    Best band. Engaging and talented. Great time. Ladies rode the bull. Good drinks. Never made it off the first floor.

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    Ask the Community - Whiskey River Saloon

    Is there an age limit for this place?

    Yes, they had people at the door checking IDs. The atmosphere is definitely a bar, not a restaurant with a bar. I wouldn't bring kids inside.

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    And the best part was, we were waited on immediately by an awesome server named Brad who was so attentive and friendly!

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