Tired of the same old routine of watching the game from the comfort of your living room? Switch up your game-watching experience and consider watching at a sports bar. Middle Tennessee is not short of sports bars, so we’ve rounded up some local favorites worth checking out! No matter what team you’re rooting for, these sports bars are a staple for fans to unite and bond over food and drinks. So put on your favorite team merchandise, get your friends, and head to these bars for an incredible game-watching experience.
1. Sam's Place
A favorite amongst locals, the award-winning Sam’s Place opened its’ doors in 2000 with one goal: to be Nashville’s #1 sports bar. Between the spacious inside and surplus amounts of TVs that play just about every sport in existence, there isn’t a bad seat in the house! Sam’s Place has two locations in Belle Meade and Nipper’s Corner and is built upon the philosophy of “if we are going to do it, let’s do it right.” This mantra is reflected in the quality of its food and drinks as well as the service and ambiance. Sam’s Place takes the time to hand patty all their burgers and make all their soups, sauces, and dressings fresh daily. Every Sunday, they offer a brunch menu as well.
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2. Jonathan's Grille
Jonathan's Grille is a family-owned, upscale sports grille that provides one of the best game-watching experiences in town! Jonathan’s Grille is equipped to enable you to catch every second of every game while you dine and drink in a high-end, inviting atmosphere. Jonathan’s Grille will take your sports-watching experience to the next level with their daily food and drink specials that make every day feel like Friday. The restaurant has grown tremendously since its opening in 1999 and now has locations in Franklin, Spring Hill, Bellevue, Germantown, and several other cities! No matter what the sport, league, or team, each Jonathan’s Grille has 55 TVs for you to cheer on your favorite team. Every location offers daily specials such as Ladies' Night on Wednesdays and a late-night happy hour from 10 p.m. to closer. Jonathan’s Grille can also host events at several of its locations. Whether it be an office happy hour, birthday, or retirement, Jonathan’s Grille has got you covered!
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3. Corner Pub
Family and locally owned, the Corner Pub is your one-stop spot for all sporting events! If your team is playing, the odds are that Corner Pub is showing it. From baseball to hockey, they’ve got it all covered. Corner Pub has four locations in Brentwood, Bellevue, Downtown, and Franklin, and it has happy hour on weekdays from 2-7 p.m. Besides regular sporting events, Corner Pub Downtown also shows UFC and WWE events. All locations serve brunch on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those early morning games so that you can swap out your game-time beer for a halftime mimosa instead.
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4. DraftKings Sports & Social at Nashville Live!
Located right off Broadway and on the first floor of the building, DraftKings Sports & Social at Nashville Live! is in the heart of downtown and is the place to be on game day! Their state-of-the-art LED media wall can show multiple games and sporting events at the same time, complete with live fan cams, competitions, games, and electrifying sound and light effects. DraftKings takes game day to the next level and offers an elevated viewing experience with a VIP table service as well as a VIP Club. They also provide an extensive menu of made-from-scratch game day favorites and curated cocktails.
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5. Sports & Social at Green Hills
Next time you find yourself shopping at The Mall at Green Hills, consider heading over to Sports & Social at Green Hills to enjoy a meal while watching a sports game. Sports & Social at Green Hills is the ultimate fan experience! Best known for its 33-foot LED media wall and over 20 HDTVs, guests will feel like they are actually in the stadium for the game. Guests are also welcome to book a private event at this location. Between watching the game, enjoying live music, an outdoor patio, made-from-scratch menu items, and delicious cocktails, guests can be assured that they will have an elevated fan experience at Sports & Social.
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6. Neighbors Nashville
Sports fans unite at Neighbors Nashville! Although Neighbors is known for being one of the best spots in town to watch all things Nashville sports, ranging from Predators to the Titans, your local teams are on the screen 24/7. The walls are decorated with authentic sports and entertainment memorabilia that’s worth admiring during commercial breaks. This sports bar offers an extensive menu filled with delicious food and drink options and offers takeout. With happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m., you won't want to miss out on these drink deals! Regardless of where you live, chances are you’re close to a Neighbors sports bar, as they currently have locations in Franklin, Sylvan Park, the Gulch, and Germantown.
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