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    Whiskey River Saloon

    4.0 (153 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
    Good for groups

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    Terrance G.

    If you love a good old fashioned definitely stop on the first floor here for one. Also the food was really good especially the mozzarella sticks. They were thicker than I'm used to but that first bite with the crunch and string of cheese that came out told me all i needed.

    Anna N.

    Amazing vibes all around! I asked for a cup of water and the bartender gave me a bottle of water which was nice of him. The prickly pear margarita was really good and refreshing. I love how there's options of different music on the first floor and fourth floor, as well as an outdoor patio. It was great hearing a mix of pop, rap, and edm which is a nice change from all the country. They also have a mechanical bull and had a bubble machine for the DJs on stage.

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    Eric L.

    This is a new stop for me and will likely be my pre-game meal this football season. A casual feel with excellent views of Broadway and Nissan across the river. The service was fast and friendly, the whiskey river mac and waffle was delicious. The whiskey river glaze reminds me of the old Jack Daniel's wings glaze from TGI Friday's 30 years ago.

    Courtney S.

    Lovely spot. The views were awesome the food tasty and the server fun. We went before a concert and got drinks and a bite. You can look at the river and broadway to see all the people. There are 3 floors. There is a bull on the first floor for the adventurous people. Drinks were like $15-$20 so about normal for Broadway. Only country music played so no dancing was seen but maybe it changes later in the evening.

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    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.

    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. .

    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!

    Pat was absolutely incredible. His knowledge of whiskey and charisma kept me locked in for an hour. I told him what I was looking for and he served me an excellent whiskey that fit my tastes. Highly recommend, if you go here, go to the whiskey and bourbon bar and ask for Pat!

    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.

    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.

    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!

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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.

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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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    We stopped by Goodnight Nashville over Labor Day weekend while I was in Nashville with some friends…read morefor a football game. We had been spending the weekend checking out different parts of Nashville, and since this is Jelly Roll's bar, we definitely wanted to stop in and see what it was all about. The place has a really fun Nashville atmosphere. There is a lot going on, the music fits the setting perfectly, and it has that energetic downtown Nashville feel that makes you want to hang around for a while. We had a great time walking around, checking everything out, and enjoying the atmosphere with our group. I also thought it was pretty cool seeing all of the Jelly Roll touches throughout the place. You can tell they wanted the bar to have its own personality instead of just feeling like another generic spot on Broadway. There was plenty to look at and the whole place had a fun vibe. We were in Nashville for a football game, but getting out with friends and checking out places like Goodnight Nashville ended up being a big part of what made the weekend so much fun. It was nice having a place where we could relax, hang out, and take in some of the Nashville experience. Definitely had a great time here. If you are a Jelly Roll fan or just looking for a fun place to check out while you are spending a weekend in Nashville, Goodnight Nashville is worth a stop. I am glad we made it part of our trip.

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