A staple in Leiper’s Fork Village since 1968, Country Boy has long been feeding hungry locals, visitors, and the occasional celebrity hearty breakfasts and Southern lunches. The restaurant has changed hands throughout its tenure but its iconic fluffy biscuits and classic Southern hospitality have always remained.
Country Boy’s food service ends at 2 p.m. daily, but Leiper’s Fork visitors can now return after hours for a prohibition-style craft cocktail. That’s right, the beloved breakfast spot has a secret: a swanky speakeasy down the stairs and under the dining room.
Contrary to the bucolic, country charm found upstairs, the Tornado Room has moodier interiors (think: dark paint, dreamy wood tables, a bookshelf, and flickering candles) likening to the unlawful taverns of yesteryear. Both inside the cozy den and around a fire in the backyard, guests can enjoy a drink and small bites including a charcuterie board, flatbreads, and gooey chocolate chip cookies. There isn’t a cocktail menu here, but if you tell the team what you like, they can whip up a craft delicacy from their repertoire.
Leiper’s Fork embodies the definition of a hidden gem when it comes to music – the small town, located some 20 miles from Nashville, has its fair share of celebrity residents and iconic venues. The Tornado Rooms stacks right up with the competition, welcoming live musical artists to the stage during opening hours. Look for the green light above the Tornado Room door, illuminated and welcoming guests Tuesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight.