A top-notch sports bar can be hard to find. Some distinguish themselves as “sports bars” while others just have a lively vibe and a bunch of TVs showing all the games. It took a lot of sports watching and beer drinking to come up with the list of the best sports bars in Nashville, but someone had to do it. Below you’ll find the top self-proclaimed sports bars along with a list of restaurants and bars suitable for watching any game in Nashville.
Top Sports Bars in Nashville
DraftKings Sports & Social
Neighborhood: Downtown
DraftKings Sports & Social is one of the latest sports bars to open in Music City! This new spot is situated at Nashville Live!, a premier entertainment destination with 5 different venues, which took over the space previously occupied by The George Jones. Guests can expect sports betting opportunities, tons of TVs, drinks, and elevated bar food.
Sports & Social
Neighborhood: Green Hills
Sports & Social has become popular among locals and tourists since opening in September of 2023. This destination at The Mall at Green Hills offers the ultimate fan experience, including a full-service restaurant and bar, a gaming lounge, a 33-foot LED media wall, 20+ HDTVs, live music, and an outdoor patio.
Third and Home
Neighborhood: Germantown
Third and Home is “Germantown’s bar with a ballpark,” which overlooks First Horizon Park. The sports bar and restaurant span over 7,000 square feet, making it one of the roomiest places to watch a game. They also list the channels they offer so you can see if your team’s game will be on one of the 28+ flatscreens. All ages are welcome.
Bottle Cap
Neighborhood: 12 South
Bottle Cap, located in the heart of the bustling 12 South neighborhood, offers numerous TVs throughout the space, pub grub, and a lively atmosphere. They have the Sunday NFL Ticket and every UFC pay-per-view event, so you won’t miss your favorite team or fight.
Double Dogs
Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village | Sylvan Park
Double Dogs is a family-friendly bar and restaurant in Nashville with locations in Hillsboro Village and Sylvan Park. 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 for all ages and is smoke-free.
Neighbors
Neighborhood: Sylvan Park | Germantown | Gulch
Neighbors is a neighborhood bar with three locations in Sylvan Park, Germantown, and the Gulch. Neighbors is known for its laidback atmosphere, pub grub, happy hour specials, and plenty of beers on draft.
Jonathan’s Grille
Neighborhood: Germantown
Jonathan’s Grille is a family-owned sports bar with more than enough TVs to catch any game while enjoying fresh food and local brews. The food menu is one of the most expansive options in town, with everything from pizza to burgers to tacos.
Corner Pub
Neighborhood: Downtown
Since 2006, Corner Pub has been a top destination for sports fans in Nashville. Corner Pub’s Downtown Nashville location features a 50-foot LED wall which is perfect for watching all your favorite sports and teams. Corner Pub also has other locations in the burbs.
Dawghouse Saloon
Neighborhood: Midtown
With a slogan like “a music venue with a sports addiction,” Dawghouse Saloon is always a good time. Every seat in the house offers a view of 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.
Crow’s Nest
Neighborhood: Green Hills
Crow’s Nest is a two-story sports bar that’s always packed with fans on game days. With TVs, bars, and seats throughout, it’s set up for game-day action.
The Original Corner Pub
Neighborhood: Green Hills
The Original Corner Pub, which is owned and operated by a separate group from Corner Pub, is popular among the local scene. This spot has been in business for decades! Find a seat here for the ultimate neighborhood bar feel.
Tee Line
Neighborhood: The Nations
Tee Line, a family-friendly sports and recreation venue, is the first venue to offer the sport of curling in Nashville. It’s the perfect spot to catch a game or play a game. Guests can expect curling lanes, bowling, 26+ TVs, live music, and tasty food and beverages.
Almost Friday Sporting Club
Neighborhood: SoBro
Almost Friday Sporting Club, situated in the SoBro/Downtown neighborhood, was opened by the social media sensation: @friday.beers. No matter the sports occasion, hanging out at Almost Friday Sporting Club will always provide that “Almost Friday” feeling.
Barstool Nashville
Neighborhood: Downtown
We can’t think of a better spot to watch a game at than Barstool Nashville, located right off Broadway. This sports bar is a concept created by Barstool Sports. Expect two levels, an outdoor patio, a ton of TVs, multiple bars, and live music.
Great Bars for Watching Sports
M.L.Rose
Neighborhood: Melrose | Sylvan Park | Capitol View
M.L.Rose is a casual place to meet your friends and grab a burger and a beer. There are televisions throughout each location, but make sure your game is on before heading there. The Sylvan Park location has several games and a huge outdoor area featuring The Golf Garden.
Teddy’s Tavern
Neighborhood: Downtown
Teddy’s Tavern is a neighborhood bar and restaurant concept created by The Nations Brewing Co., which includes Fat Bottom Brewing, Music City Beer Co., and Bravazzi Hard Italian Soda. This popular local spot is situated right across the street from Bridgestone Arena. If you’re not able to get Preds tickets or would rather watch the game on the big screen, Teddy’s Tavern is the next best thing!
Bringles Smoking Oasis
Neighborhood: The Nations
Bringle’s Smoking Oasis is a concept from pitmaster Carey Bringle, who also owns Peg Leg Porker in the Gulch. Carey Bringle is known for his smoked meats, which is why people love coming to Bringle’s Smoking Oasis. Stop by for one of the largest outdoor patios in Music City, with plenty of TVs for game-watching, bourbon cocktails, and a nice selection of draft beer.
6th & Peabody
Neighborhood: SoBro
6th & Peabody offers great game-watching amenities with large TV screens and an expansive outdoor beer garden. The outdoor area includes picnic tables, an outdoor stage, a large TV screen, a lawn area, and games like corn hole, Giant Jenga, basketball, bocce ball, and more.
The Wedge Pizza and Pub
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
The Wedge Pizza and Pub is a family-friendly neighborhood bar and restaurant that was created for locals who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Nashville. Expect TVs, pizza, local beer, and plenty of seating making it a fun spot to watch a sports game. Also, with GEODIS Park right around the corner, it’s great for pre- and post-game hangouts.
City Tap House
Neighborhood: SoBro
If you’re in the SoBro area, City Tap House has an exceptional craft beer list in addition to many TVs, including a 15-foot LCD video wall. This is an American pub and restaurant based out of Philly. Expect elevated pub classics like the City Tap Cubano and Korean Beef Fried Rice.
Acme Feed & Seed
Neighborhood: Downtown
Acme Feed & Seed’s second floor is a top destination for sports watching due to its open seating and standing area. You can grab a big booth or a group of chairs to mingle with friends. Make your way to the rooftop for great city views and a bunch of TVs.
Hopsmith Tavern
Neighborhood: Midtown
Hopsmith Tavern is a multi-floor neighborhood gathering spot. Grab a booth with your crew, roll solo at the bar, or take a seat on one of the outdoor patios. Draft beers are flowing here, including a couple of tables where you can pour your own drafts!
BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse
Neighborhood: East Nashville
For pizza, beer, televisions, and a playground (yes, a playground), head over to East Nashville’s BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse. Enjoy the game and brews while the kids get some exercise outside on the slides.
Fleet Street Pub
Neighborhood: Downtown | Printer’s Alley
Fleet Street Pub is one of Nashville’s few British pubs, so you can expect this underground watering hole to fill up during football (soccer) games. The beverage menu has British beers on draft, Scotch Whisky, and a variety of local and foreign options, too. Popular food menu items include the Liverpool Street Lamb Burger and Arsenal Breakfast. Fleet Street is strictly 21 and over only.
The Pub
Neighborhood: Gulch
Another British-inspired destination: The Pub. If you’re looking for a place to watch a soccer game with the kids, this hotspot in the Gulch is open to all ages. Expect English pale ales on draft, Fish and Chips, and an on-brand atmosphere.
Dicey’s Tavern
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
Watch your favorite sports team at Dicey’s Tavern with tasty tavern-style pizza. When weather permits enjoy your pizza and drinks on the spacious outdoor patio with a variety of seating and cornhole.
TailGate Brewery Germantown
Neighborhood: Germantown
TailGate Brewery Germantown is one of the latest TailGate Brewery outposts to open. The Germantown location is situated next to the Nashville Sounds Stadium and Brooklyn Bowl. Guests can expect a lively atmosphere, refreshing beer, and delicious craft pizza.
Bar Sovereign
Neighborhood: SoBro
This hidden gem in the SoBro area is definitely not a sports bar, but it’s easily one of the most popular destinations to watch a European game on a single screen. Pack in at Bar Sovereign if you want an energetic experience and cocktails for comfort.
Don’t see your favorite bar to belly-up to for a fantastic sports watching experience? Let us know in the comments section!
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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
Whiskey Rhythm is the Official New England Patriots bar and Ohio State bar. On Sunday it have over 150 Pat’s fan. You forgot that one.
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.
Any know where i can watch the Philadelphia Eagles Game on 9/24?
The Saints vs Falcons game this weekend on 12/24/17, any Saints fan bars suggestions?
Sam, If you’re looking for a cool place to go to watch a Saints game, go to Westshore Pizza in Brentwood. Great food and it’s a Saints watch party there every Sunday.
For a great beer selection and good food, we love Noble’s in East Nashville. Seahawks and Green Bay dwatch the games there and they get rowdy.
Is there a place for NY fans- Yankees- Giants-Mets, etc??
Hey Lisa, you can see where to watch your favorite football teams in our guide here. New York Jets are currently watching at The Ainsworth.
The East sides, Nobles Kitchen and Beer Hall should definitely be on here!
Best place to watch any Gator game, Party Fowl in Donelson in the Coop upstairs, you’ll always find the Orange and Blue
5th and Peaboby, we love the atmosphere, food trucks, outdoor games, etc.
What’s the recommended bar in Downtown Nashville to watch Soccer games this week? We have Copa America and Euro Finals. Thanks!
Top EURO game spots have been added to the top!
The BEST place to watch sports of ANY type is in East Nashville at BoomBozz – Craft Pizza & Taphouse near the corner of S. 10th and Russell Street. They have the LARGEST multi-screen in town and have tv’s plastered everywhere both indoors and out. It is definitely the best place in town to watch the Preds, Titans or the Nashville Soccer Club…with plenty of very vocal fans filling up the place.
In town for business, want great place to watch Arkansas/Auburn game Saturday10/16 at11:00am? Assume most places would be playing this game? Top choices?
Can we get Tee Line Nashville added to this list? 🙂