Solid neighborhood hang! To call it a bar is somehow selling it short. It has a bar with lots of beer and liquor. But it also has a robust bourbon menu that is ripe for tasting if you're into that sort of thing. It has what you might call "bar food." And yet, the food is a cut above. Cheeseburger is delicious, patty melt is excellent. French fries so thin and crispy even Ronnie McD is blushing. This most recent trip I dove in and had myself some lemon pepper wings -- excellent. An anomaly. A bar that goes for a rugged rough around the edges look and yet delivers such a wonderful experience. Grab yourself a couple of ponies on a hot day and sit back and smell the bourbon. read more

Catching up on reviews. This one is about Barrel Proof in Germantown. Have been here a few times and enjoyed every moment. Atmosphere is a bit dark. Music fairly loud, but not overbearing. I love the general vibe of the place. I saw someone else talking about validation for 2 hours for parking, which is good. You can also find free parking a few blocks away in Germantown. Sat at the bar and the bartenders are very attentive. No issues with the service. I had the chicken sandwich, as it was highly recommended. And this is a huge sandwich for the price. Very succulent bird. Another positive is the fact they have ponies for $2 (at least they were when we went months ago). THey also do a decent espresso martini. I will definitely return at some point. read more

Barrel Proof - Chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

A friend and I came here to celebrate. She's a big scotch fan, so this seemed like a perfect place. Their selection is enormous! When first arriving, things are a bit confusing. There was no host and no servers. You order at the bar and then you go to the kitchen window to pick up your own food when your pager goes off. I had a frozen margarita: delicious! For food I had a burger and fries. The fries reminded me of McDonalds. The burger was cooked just right. I'd give the burger a 4/5. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the mood for scotch! read more

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I went here for a post work happy hour and was so pleasantly surprised! The big Nashville question first - parking! There is a lot behind the building dedicated to parking and will provide validated parking for 2 hours. We ended up staying more than 2 hours and the bartenders were so kind about getting another validation code so we could stay longer. Drink/food choices - I appreciated the fun Dry January cocktails! My drinking friends also enjoyed their cocktails. We got some snacks - the wings, the loaded fries - and all were great and fast. We were there on a weeknight but it was easy to find a table and will be even better when it is patio weather - will definitely be back! read more

Barrel Proof - A Dry January special - Dunk if you buck - Burgers Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I will be going back just for the loaded hot fries. They were so good and the cocktails are great as well. Tons of seating inside, with some tables outside. They have a big bar as well. The service was great, and the food came quick. I will be back, this is a great local bar. read more

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We went on a Christmas Friends Sip & Eat Adventure. Barrel Proof was our last stop. Great place for our last stop. Place was very busy. Love that they allow dogs. Service was quick and friendly even if it's busy. Follow me on Instagram - @thecannyadventurist for a deeper dive into my reviews. read more

Barrel Proof - Burgers Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Amazing service, great music choice and great service. Me and my buddies came in for a whiskey tasting as new whiskey drinkers and Noel helped us. She was very kind and incredibly knowledgeable, and gave us fantastic recommendations to find the whiskeys we liked. Barrel Proof, give this woman a raise. read more

This was our neighborhood bar for the last year! I could add a 100 pictures to this review but this chopped cheese changed my life! Some of the best bar food and the absolutely best staff in Nashville. It is mostly a locals first place and a great place to meet people from the neighborhood. We will miss this place and team so much! read more

Barrel Proof - Chopped Cheese - Burgers Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Crazy strange atmosphere. Went on a busy Saturday night and the place was packed, long lines for the bar, bartenders clearly just wanted to move through people, and it was super loud. We lucked out and got a table big enough for our group but wouldn't have been able to play pool, I think there were 30 people waiting to play. Didn't get food but the drinks were ok. Mixed reviews on the old fashioned, people liked the margarita, no one liked the espresso martini (from a dispenser). If I come back it will probably be mid day. Pros - it is dog friendly! read more

I love barrel proof! Since they have opened I've looked forward to my weekends even more. Originally I was just getting drinks. Their cocktails are great and I have had some bomb dirty martinis here. Then, I started ordering food and now I can't go back. The burger is so juicy and flavorful I'm very impressed. The cook you order from is so nice and always has a smile on his face. read more

Would go again if visiting Nashville Good food , drinks, & service. Fun atmosphere

Had a fantastic time - we did three different whiskey flights. Noel did an amazing job showcasing different whiskeys and explaining the differences between each. She really took the time to walk us through each selection and she was very attentive/informative. Great experience and I will definitely be back! read more

Excellent service I went on my own and the bartender went out of his way to check on me during a relatively busy evening. Burger isn't"best burger you'll have in Nashville" level but Ill say it was a great version of a cool burger but it's far from my favorite. They don't flatten into some smash burgers either read more

Great atmosphere, drink selections and staff. Love having them around the corner. Late menu is tops in the area.

We walked in, sat down, and were ignored. The place only had 3-4 customers. Bartender made eye contact, grabbed 3 menus then set them down and proceeded to have a casual conversation with a regular. We went next door for pizza. Oh well - I guess business is good enough they can ignore new customers. read more

We were looking for a good cocktail spot while in Nashville, and this one came up on Yelp. Upon walking and getting to the place it looked very familiar. After going inside and talking to the bartender, we then realized that this is a sister location of the barrel proof in New Orleans. We were very excited to hear that because the one in New Orleans was amazing. Even though it was New Year's Eve, they were very attentive to us, and answered all of our questions. They still hadn't had their grand opening and we're just open for a little over a week. However, everybody was on top of their game, and they made some amazing cocktails. Prices were very reasonable for the level of cocktails that you are getting If you're in the neighborhood, make sure to pay a visit, you will not be disappointed read more

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Great atmosphere! The bartenders are all very knowledgeable and cool. There's a pool table, which can be hard to find in Nashville. There's a food menu with wings and tacos. Overall this is a cool spot to wet your whistle. read more

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Great little bar in Germantown! My wife and I stopped in for a cocktail before a Nashville Sounds game. They are just outside the stadium and it is a great place to grab a drink before heading to the game. We visited during happy hour. There was a small crowd, but nothing crazy. The bartenders were all very friendly and helpful. Jackie took care of us, and he was great! My wife had a happy hour mini frozen margarita, which was very tasty. I opted for an Old Fashioned, and it was one of the best I've had. Oh, and it was just $7 during happy hour. As I watched Jackie make my cocktail I knew it was going to be good. These folks obviously care about their craft and it shows in their level of service and the quality of the drinks. Another couple sitting near us were also in for the first time and they commented on how great everything was. This will be a go-to spot for us whenever we attend a Sounds game or when we are just exploring Germantown. read more

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4 stars, 5 if the music was better, sorry. Love it though, great space. Strong good drinks. Going to the Sounds game, fun surprise to find. Old Fashioned was lish. read more

Not a complete whiskey connoisseur but man do they have a selection... and the best part is there was not pretentiousness about it. The place is dum lit and has a good amount of bar seating with space to stand behind. Great atmosphere and cocktails for the whiskey lover and those who are dragged along. The bartender was able to make each of us something based on our preference just by telling the favors we wanted and liquor we prefer. Def give them a try read more

Barrel Proof - Burgers Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Nice local beer and burger place with a wall of spirits. Friendly relaxed atmosphere

We were visiting from Dallas to check a Nashville Predator game off our list, and my husband to buy a guitar. I really enjoy bourbon and was looking forward to trying some while in Nashville. We walked to the tailgate brewery from our Airbnb for some local brews. We enjoyed trying their different local beers and Sam from the tailgate recommended us to try barrel proof knowing I liked bourbon. By the way, the ladies at tailgate brewery were also pretty amazing. And Sam was right, we absolutely loved this bar! It was a little confusing at first when you're standing behind the packed bar full of locals, and the bartenders are all really busy, so you're not sure how to get their attention. But they seriously have the best bartenders that are extremely friendly and devote their time to you like there is no one else but you, but yet stay very active and treat everyone equally. They must have a fantastic owner to give them such freedom to enjoy their work. I honestly wished I remembered all their names but there was a long blond haired lady there that I just loved so very much. She is such a pleasant person that I am so mad I can't remember her name. I don't even have a picture of her, but she has a couple pictures in the pics that yelp has posted from other people. I'm telling you that girl was fantastic. She was so patient with me and helped me with multiple local selections to try. One of the male bartenders that is in the picture holding the shot glasses actually helped make us comfortable when we first got there by waving a menu up above all the crowd so we could see that he sees us. After that we were planted for over 2 hours. While there, I complemented the man to the lovely lady that was helping us and when she told him he came over and took shots with us. I honestly wished we had this bar within walking distance of my house like we had from the Airbnb. Well maybe not, I think in the two nights we went there over the four we were in Nashville, we probably spent $500 bucks because of all the different bourbons and drinks we tried and we tip well too. But I love love love this place. read more

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I visited on 7/6/24. The staff were very nice and accommodating. Good selection of whiskey/whisky at reasonable prices (especially for a city like Nashville). I feel like it would have been a better experience if I hadn't come on a Saturday evening. I was expecting a lower-key, & more serious whiskey bar, but the atmosphere was more club-ish, with loud music aimed toward the Millennial (not an insult - I am one!) crowd. The only other knock was the pricing of their glencairn glasses (I thought a souvenir might be fun); $25 is pretty crazy (for context, they're $12.50 @ Jack Daniel's and $15 at Nashville Barrel Company). read more

This place is a perfect balance between Neighbors and Geist - more casual than Geist but less dive bar than Neighbors. The perfect place to stop by for a drink before a sounds game or show at Brooklyn Bowl. The cocktails and delicious. We went for happy hour and tried the mini frozen margarita and it was so refreshing! We also ordered the loaded fries. I thought these had a great flavor and were a good portion size for the price, but it did take about 25 minutes to get our food. The employees were helpful and made it easy to order! read more

Great add to Germantown. Located right outside the sounds stadium Barrel Proof offers up a laid back spot to hang and enjoy a good cocktail. Atmosphere leans dark and rustic with a very laid back feel. The wall of whiskeys behind the bar is impressive to look at and the menu consists of very reasonably priced cocktails especially for this part of town. read more

Burgers are amazing, shot + beer selection is amazing, bartenders are amazing. What more to add

This bar gets it! Dope place to get a drink! And has happy hour every day! Love the vibe ! read more

If you want a fun but relaxed place to have fun, this is where you need to go. Hunter is always the best and makes every time here awesome. read more

Barrel Proof - Happy Hour with Friends! - Burgers Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We stopped in for some food and a drink around 11pm. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. You order your food at a little window by the kitchen. Great, easy set up. The only option was burger and fries. The burger was hands down the best burger I've had in Nashville. I thought the prices were decent and the place had a fun, light vibe. We really enjoyed our experience and would recommend it if it's late and you want a place to eat and relax. read more

Love this bar. The vibes are unmatched, the playlist is stellar and there's a free water station. What more could you ask for?

Food was good however the menu is confusing. The menu online is different from what's in house. The way you're supposed to order is weird as well. "Ring bell and order" no waiter/waitress. The bell you are supposed to ring was hidden because the kitchen didn't feel like working. Not really a bourbon bar at all. They were out of all the staple bourbons like eagle rare, buff trace, and EHT. Seem as if they cater more towards the night life than what is advertised. Overall disappointing. Don't know waste your time here. read more

favorite spot to grab a bev with buds after work and throw bones. hunter is the best bartender hands down, sweetest guy you'll ever meet

Barrel Proof is a super well done and vibey bar in the very cool Germantown neighborhood of Nashville. It sits in a great location 2 doors from the main entrance of the Sounds baseball park. BP exhibits top notch service, pro bartenders, a classy yet warm environment from this New Orleans based concept. A host of fine craft cocktails or a shot-and-beer keeps this place fun and unpretentious. Great people and good times indeed! Definitely add this place to your list in Nashville! read more

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This may be skewed a bit positive by the fact that Sam Adams Octoberfest was on tap ( and an even better deal at happy hour) but in addition as a rye/ high rye bourbon fan I can say that a very nice variety was on offer so for those curious or new you could have some fun trying a couple pours you might not find readily available at your local store. Spacious and comfortable seating and the very pleasant staff complement the experience. Highly recommended for drinks away from the hectic Broadway scene yet only steps away. read more

best burgers in Nashville & even better bartenders!!!!! Service is always 10/10 - best new addition to Germantown