Patterson House
Speakeasy, Lounge, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Nashville
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and The Wall Street Journal
"Get the Bacon Old Fashioned!"(11 Tips)
"#FabuLIST #DubiDO Juliet and Romeo with rum was amazing."(5 Tips)
"Juliet and Romeo is the best!"(5 Tips)
"Hand crafted cocktails and amazing tater tots."(4 Tips)
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JamesFebruary 18, 2017Choice ambiance and obsessively crafted cocktails. What's not to love. I personally recommend the bacon infused Old Fashioned.
Dave GeDecember 31, 2014Worth the wait and is nice that you can put yourself on a waiting list. Bartenders were really nice and knowledgeable. The ham and pesto dish was great!
Polina WeitzSeptember 17, 2022This is one of the best cocktail bars I've been to in Nashville. Drinks were phenomenal, service was great, and the library design is gorgeous. Make reservations!
cami j.March 26, 2018this place is beautiful, and the staff is friendly and helpful! feel free to ask questions; there’s no pretension here and every cocktail i tasted was delicious.
Dee Dee BallSeptember 13, 2014Handcrafted cocktails are really good - yes, I had the bacon infused Old Fashioned - it was very very good...also had the Presidential Suite and the Mint Julep - grilled cheese panini
Spencer HansenJuly 19, 2016Had the bacon old fashioned because of all the recommendations online. I was not disappointed. Very cool atmosphere and friendly bartenders. Make it a point to come here for a quality cocktail.
Libby LeeJanuary 2, 2015This place is a hidden gem. The drinks are good & the appetizers are amazing! Try to tater tots or pork rinds. Drinks are divided by drinks so choose your poison. Can't go wrong
Julia CongerMay 27, 2013Had four different drinks, each one was delicious. Cumber mint drink, unbelievable! Also, try and have Beck serve you, he is the kind of waiter you dream of. Overall, one of the best places I've been
Elke NominikatMay 30, 2015Conveniently located 2 walking min away from the Hilton Garden Inn. Excellent drink concoctions, decently priced in great ambience!
You're not going to go wrong with any of the cocktails here. I can attest to the Vincent's Ruin (refreshing) and 200 Yard Stare (delicious but lephroaig heavy). Pork sliders are worth having.
Jenna HubbardFebruary 17, 2014Awesome cocktails- worth the wait. Food was just so-so... Although the pork belly sliders were legit. Really cool experience overall and I recommend sliding in there for the experience.
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014Enjoy one (or five) of their amazing concoctions featuring spirits paired with 1 or more of 20 different bitters and syrups. We’re partial to bourbon drinks, but would never say no to a Mint Julep.
Jc QSeptember 16, 2014One of the best bars in the country... Great cocktails and great atmosphere. Patterson House is always on my to do list when in Nashville.
ALL of the cocktails are delicious and well worth the price, it is also hard to go wrong with anything you could order from the food menu as well.
Veronica Kelly-CashMarch 9, 2012You can't go wrong with the Pimms Cup. For savory... go for the goat cheese balls or the tater tots. For sweet, go for the cinnamon donut holes. Hands down... my favorite place to end the night.
Lizzy LappMarch 18, 2013In addition to specialty cocktails, Patterson serves up cocktail classics. This is a great place to sip a few cocktails and talk with friends. Try the Pimm's cup on the menu.
Tyler CoeAugust 12, 2014Bacon Old-Fashioned is the single best cocktail I've ever had. I want to try the rest of the menu but it's difficult to pay $13 for a drink that ISN'T that bacon old-fashioned.
Bri GrillJune 29, 2013Knowledgeable, creative bartenders, unique environment, and awesome bar snacks. The hostesses were even amazing! If you want a handcrafted cocktail tailored to your likes, you're in the right place.
Rachel FarrJanuary 20, 2013Get there early or make a reservation. Long wait, but well worth it! The food was delish. The drinks were to die for. Great intimate atmosphere. Would definitely go back again!
OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 13, 2017Patterson House was voted the Best Hidden Gem Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Nashville. #daterschoice Read more
Mike PerryJune 11, 2014There drinks are pre-prohibition and every mixer complements the liquor perfectly. Really well thought out. You have to check this place out!
M JAugust 13, 2013Flat bread, paninis, and cinnamon sugar donuts were amazing! Skip the tater tots, they are literally frozen tater tots. Polka Dot Negroni was superb!
Kelly RJune 9, 2012One of Nashville's hidden treasures! Great place for a date night! All drinks are suburb...be sure to sit at the bar though...if not your missing out!
Rachel CrawfordFebruary 28, 2013Amazing drinks, ask for a bartender recommendation if you're overwhelmed by the drink menu! Also, the goat cheese balls are great for an app.
Asha AugustineJune 28, 2014The cocktails are amazing (try the Bacon Old Fashioned); really enjoyed the sliders and goat cheese balls. Love this place!
Shawn DankoFebruary 28, 2013If you ask what the 'most popular' drink is they will tell you it's the Bacon Old Fashioned however if you ask what's the 'best' drink they will not say the 'Bacon Old Fashioned'......
Paul LorsbachDecember 19, 2015If you're looking for something off the beaten path, head to the back of the menu and pick a drink off the "potable bitters" menu.
Ashley SimonJuly 11, 2012Ask them for an El Diablo. It's not on the menu but it's a delicious tequila-ginger drink.
Ashley AlvarezDecember 7, 2016Bartenders are super friendly and knowledgeable. Tried two of the gin cocktails and loved both!!!
Roniel TesslerAugust 22, 2015One of the best cocktail menus I've seen. Great place to go out for good drinks and cozy vibe.
Amol UtrankarFebruary 26, 2018Everything is good. Talk to the bartenders; they're great about helping you find a drink that suits your likings.- You won't go wrong with any of the cocktails here. Their Mint Julep is one of the finest I've had.
Rob RebelAugust 9, 2015Great original cocktails and a long list of classics. Try the "Allora, Come Stai" 👌🏻
AlanJanuary 9, 2015Like scotch or ginger or generally smoky beverages? Order the penicillin. Might not be on the menu, but SO good.
Brandon RobertsNovember 22, 2016If you wanna get toasty, order the Family Money! They also have pork rinds here.
If there's a really long wait you can leave your cell number with the hostess. She'll text you when you're next on the list. It's an easy walk to Demonbreun to get some food while you wait :-)- Brant McQuittyApril 15, 2016Fantastic cocktails, crispy tater tots and reserved seating making for a great atmosphere.
Chad MassakerApril 4, 2013Wine (2 reds: 1 can & 1 pinot; & 2 whites) & Beer selection is very limited (mostly from the local brewery Yazoo)
Lucky MagazineJuly 5, 2012Located in an old Midtown residence, this bar feels like a Prohibition-era gentleman’s club. But the people-watching-worthy crowd sipping Bacon Old Fashions couldn’t seem less, well, old fashioned.
Zach HedrickAugust 29, 2016Looked like such a cool place, ALWAYS a wait though! Make sure you have plenty of time if you go.
Kurt HowardDecember 11, 2014Great mixologists! The Bacon Old Fashioned pairs great with Duck Leg Rillettes.
Derek SteinMay 31, 2013Everything is great. But the water tastes like your grandmother's house tap. Ask for Riley. She's a saint.
Corey MillerDecember 16, 2015Best Speakeasy in Tennessee. Great mixologists! They can make anything.
Hemali PatelApril 20, 2014If you don't see something you like, ask your waiter. They make great recommendations.
Glenn EbertFebruary 13, 2012One of Nashville's greatest bars. Old school southern libations from the prohibition era, try anything with whiskey in it.
GUY EDDYSeptember 24, 2011Service is impeccable. Ask for Doug. Tried absenthe for the first time. Very worth the wait. Don't listen to the douchebags waiting outside!
Fabulous cocktails, but the urinal in the men’s room is incredibly high.
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