A really good bar to watch sports can be hard to find. Some distinguish themselves as “sports bars” while others just have a great vibe and a bunch of TVs ideal for watching sports. It took a lot of sports watching and drinking to come up with the list of the best sports bars in Nashville, but someone had to do it.
All of these locations have great beer selections, numerous televisions and cozy seating. You better not pre-game for too long to get a spot at these top sports bars — they fill up quickly on game days.
Good luck to whatever team you may be supporting. Cheers!
Don’t see your favorite bar to belly-up to for a fantastic sports watching experience? Let us know in the comments section!
Top Sports Bars
Crow’s Nest
Crow’s Nest is a two-story sports bar located in Green Hills that’s always packed with fans on game days. With TVs, bars and seats throughout, it’s set-up for some action.
Double Dogs
Double Dogs is a newer bar and restaurant in Nashville with locations in Hillsboro Village and Sylvan Heights. They have plenty of TVs, a large projection wall for popular games and individual audio boxes for each table so you can listen to any TV. This place is all ages, family-friendly, and smoke-free.
Beyond the Edge
Beyond the Edge in East Nashville is an awesome sports bar with 25 HD televisions. They also have over 125 beer options with 25 on draft. Located right in the heart of the Five Points area in East Nashville, you can walk to several different bars and restaurants before or after you watch your favorite team.
Jonathan’s Grille
Jonathan’s is another great, local place to catch a game. It’s a wonderful sports bar with five locations including Green Hills (pictured below), Cool Springs, Bellevue, Spring Hill and Mt. Juliet. There are approximately 45 televisions at each location. The food is really good, too!
Bailey’s Pub & Grille
Bailey’s located in Downtown Nashville is a fun place right on Broadway. You can catch a game inside or on their open-air courtyard on nice days. Plus, right after the game, you can easily get to all the honky tonks, if that’s your thing.
Dawghouse Saloon
With a slogan like “a music venue with sports addiction,” Dawghouse Saloon is always a good time. There isn’t a seat in the house that you can’t see a big screen TV. And on those nice Nashville days, you can grab a spot on the patio where they have a TV for you to keep up with the score.
The Mainstay
The Mainstay is a newer spot on the east side located in the 5th and Main building. They have 23 TVs throughout the bar for watching the game, a sports bar-eclectic menu, and plenty of beer on draft.
Great Bars for Watching Sports:
Acme Feed & Seed
Acme located on Broadway has a second floor perfect for sports watching. There are TVs everywhere and open seating instead of tables. You can grab a big booth or group of chairs to mingle with friends. Also, there’s a huge rooftop bar with a bunch of TVs and great views of the city!
M.L. Rose
M.L. Rose is a neighborhood pub that’s a perfect place to meet your friends and grab a burger and a beer. There are televisions throughout both locations (Melrose and West Nashville), but make sure your game is on before heading there. The Melrose location has plenty of arcade games to keep you busy during halftime while the West Nashville location has a huge outdoor area with giant Jenga.
Tavern
Head to Tavern in Midtown for delicious food and an upbeat atmosphere. Tavern has 14 TVs for sports enthusiasts, plus some of the best food in Midtown for those wanting something better than typical bar food. Important Tip: Tavern’s brunch is one of the most popular in the city, so get their early on Saturdays and Sundays. Post-brunch, guests can enjoy the Game Day Favorites menu from 3pm to close.
SOUTH
South is a fun bar located on Demonbreun Street. They have TVs above the bar and throughout the restaurant for game days. Get there early and you might be able to snag a table on the patio where they have another couple of TVs. They also have great menu options, which never hurts!
Great selection!
but I wholeheartedly believe that “Beyond the edge”, the home of Bear Down Nashville should be on this list.
Sam’s is our crew’s favorite place to go on football sundays! Great list of other ideas though!!!
On the West side, Jonathan’s Grille or Alley Pub – both in Bellevue are good for watching the game
Belcourt Taps is not a sports bar per se, but it is the home of the Music City 12th Man/Tennesseahawks group. We will be “tailgating” on the patio before the game on Sunday. If you are a Seahawks fan in Nashville, look us up on Facebook for more info!
Packers bar at The Scoreboard in Opryland.. It’s awesome if you’re a Packer fan 🙂
Hi ya
Off to Nasville in 2 weeks time.
Does anybody know where to watch Formula 1 racing on Sun 20/3?
It is from Australia, so big difference in time…
Rgds
Mike
2 GREAT spots of consideration would be “Jeds Sports Bar” by Vandy (especially during College Football Season) and Sams on Old Hickory Lake where you can doc the boat.