Disclaimer: I am not a sports fan, so my review is based solely on food, service and ambiance. I have come here multiple times for work happy hours, a birthday party, and recently for dinner. I just haven't been impressed yet. One problem for me, that will be a plus for smokers, is that it's super smoky both inside and outside. We sat on the patio thinking it would be fine, but shortly after sitting down a giant party came and all lit up. Nasty. The food is nothing to write home about. I had a salad, which rivaled a salad you can buy at Wendy's. Pale, tasteless lettuce, tomatoes and shredded carrots. Rights out of a bag. My buffalo chicken wrap was made with a tortilla so dry, it was cracking. The chicken was also extremely dry and had a cheap sauce taste to it. Unimpressed. read more

Not Smoke free which is not great but the 241 is the best deal in town. The burger is great and outside comes alive with music at some point during the night. It's a nice option if you can't stand smoke of the other options. BBQ is ok but I would prefer Edley's. read more

Um, okay. Weird rating alert.. 3 1/2 stars for a place with great food and killer drink deals. Their quesadillas will honestly change your life. In the best way.. It's a chill dive bar feel, so if you're not into that here is your warning. It can get smoky at times, but they have patio seating. A minor note: if you're not LGBTQ friendly, maybe kick rocks and skip this place. Love is love. read more

I must admit, sports bars aren't exactly my cup of tea. But it seems to me that a bar with an adrenaline-pumping, high energy image and a dedication to sports of all kinds should have a few more TVs. Beyond the Edge offers NTN trivia every night, poker tournaments on Wednesdays, and Predators and Titans parties, but the atmosphere is just a bit lacking. BTE's drink selection is probably their best feature, and they offer specials pretty regularly. The menu isn't bad but pretty typical for a bar--mini-pizzas, quesadillas, et cetera. Their hummus pizza and sandwiches are decent, and prices are just cheap enough. The Edge is located in the "bar hole," so it pulls in quite a bit of traffic on weekends. (Warning: this can often lead to belligerent crowds). Darts and pool are available though boards and tables are a bit limited. The patio is pretty lovely, but the decor and vibe indoors are a bit drab. The staff is mostly friendly, however odds are good that service won't exactly be speedy. BTE is a decent joint to check out a game if that's your bag, but if you're out on the town, I'd recommend only popping in for just a drink or two. read more

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This is a great neighborhood bar for watching sports. Its big and not a dive but not a corporate feel either. I was there on a Sun afternoon and waitress was friendly and fast. Theyve a great beer selection with 2 for 1 most afternoons on select beers. Burger and fries were good, not spectacular and overall a cool place to hangout with lots of TVs showing every type of sport. read more

Horrible service. Waitress is very rude and does not care about customers. Never got service. Had to find someone every time we ordered food or drinks. The rudest place I have ever been to. read more

Huh. I'm a little surprised by the other reviews on here. I've often stopped by here to meet friends (since they all seem to live on the East side). Maybe it is more of a neighborhood bar, but I think it's a good one. Some of the food is a notch above your typical bar food in my eyes. I enjoy the hummus quesadilla quite a bit. The Italian sandwich is also pretty good. Two-for-one beer nights on Tuesday (including Yazoo). Yeah, it might be hard to flag down a waiter or waitress, but that's why I just go to the bar. I guess it depends what you're looking for in a bar. If, like me, you're just looking to have some beers, I think Beyond the Edge is a great spot. read more

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Easily the worst place I have been to in Nashville, food was horrible, felt sick the next day. Service was ok.

This is my kind of bar! Went for the first time Saturday afternoon and loved the atmosphere. Not too busy but a ton of people watching sports. Good local beer selection. I didn't eat but my friend got wings and fries. The wings looked soo good and the fries were bomb!! Smoking inside but that's a plus for me. There really weren't many people smoking though when I was there. This is my new favorite bar and I can't wait to go back for the wings! read more

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Grear place to watch the Bears game if you're in Nashville! Makes you feel like you're at home.

Excellent place to watch football. Jess P is a world class server who actually cares about her job.

I don't really get over to East Nasty very often, but if I do make it over there I like to hit up Beyond the Edge. Why? Sports bar with tons of TVs on the game and they have the sound on the main game playing that day. Decent bar food, I totally enjoy the burgers there. Um...ALCOHOL! Beer! Liquor! And I don't mind being able to have a cig if I want one either. People are way more laid back and less ironic hipster in this joint than others on the East side. I can appreciate that. If I lived on the East side this is probably where I would go to watch all football game that I care about. read more

For the past three years of living in Nashville, this has become my home bar. I moved here from Chicago and this city has an awful selection of sports bars. We have tried every bar claiming to be a sports bar. This is the best of all of them. This bar has good sized tvs, delicious bar food compared to others in the area, great drink deals on a daily basis, and the best service for how busy they get. They get to know you and have never been mean. Some days are slower than others, but it is based on how many people are in the bar. The management is seriously so nice and communicative with its patrons. This is how a bar keeps people coming back. The one star deduction is for the smoking. They have tried to make it better by having the back room that is non-smoking. Smoking just get intolerable. They do have outdoor seating in the back and in the front. 2-4-1 drinks on Sundays. Bears fans on game days in the back room. They played the sound throughout the entire bar during the World Series. read more

It is what it is. It's a sports bar in a good neighborhood. This means tvs, beer, better-than-average bar noshes, and ample seating. Unfortunately, it also means smoke -- lots and lots of smoke. It's almost overwhelming. A dive bar, I expect such polluted air. A sports bar with food/eating, not so much. But, again, it didn't come as a surprise and it is what it is. You can take it or leave it. For a little while, I could take it. During that little while, I enjoyed a decently-priced amber beer and walked around to check out the Golden Tee and pool set up. I was hungry and in the mood for some bar eats so I dove into the menu. Take some time on this. The bar is huge and the portions are bigger. I decided on the nachos. If you're doing this solo, go for the small. I ordered the large and the waitress gave me a deserved side-eye and changed my order to a small. I took umbrage to her unilateral action... until I saw the platter. My nachos for one could have fed 3 people -- and I am a big eater. A large could easily satisfy a table. This isn't haute cuisine but I devoured the nachos because, nachos. These nachos came with chicken chili, cheese, olives, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, and salsa. I opted to get it without sour cream because, nasty. Plus, the nachos came with a generous amount of toppings so every chip had something to do. Kudos to the nacho organizer. BTE is a place you end up -- not one you plan on coming to. I don't mention that as an insult. It is what it is and BTE does what it does quite well. If it weren't for the overwhelming smoke, this would be a 3.5/4 star review. But the smoke... it's intense. Come prepared. read more

A great bar to go and watch any sporting event. We specifically went to see the NBA finals game and although crowded, we still found a space to sit. The atmosphere in the restaurant was great, they had plenty of TV's with various sporting events on and everyone wasn't afraid to express how they were feeling about the basketball game. The staff was very attentive and friendly, finding us shortly after we sat down to take our order. They also do 2 for the price of 1 beer specials. The night we went, the special was specifically for Blue Moon but I hear it varies. Additionally they do have a great outdoor patio to sit and chill on. The only downside is that you have to pay to park in the parking lot outside of the bar but it's not an outrageous fee. read more

There is a trick to having a good experience at this sports/dive bar: sit outside and eat before you go. This is a slightly grimy, very dark, atrociously decorated dive bar with a great beer selection, good drinks specials and a patio. The key is to sit on that patio! Do you hear me? OUTSIDE! If I have to sit inside at this joint I better already be drunk. The food is cheap, but just don't. I can't think of a single thing I have ever eaten there that I would recommend. Hop over to Alley Cat for grub. Just remember the rules... 1) sit outside 2) don't eat the food ...and you'll be golden. read more

::cough cough my lungs:: This is a very smokey east nash bar. We came here to watch the LSU-Alabama BCS championship game on a Monday night and it was filled to the brim with sports attire-clad fans. And most of them were smoking, which completely crushed my perception that smoking in general had fallen out of vogue. Apparently I'm just not hanging with the right crowd. The positives: lots of tvs for sports viewing and ample seating for a normal, non BCS night. Also had some pool tables that would be pretty fun. Also has a patio outside which would make for nice summer time drinkin. I didn't try any cocktails, but they had a nice list of beers and mine was delicious. read more

We popped in here to beat the heat and grab lunch during the Tomato Art Festival. We lucked out and got a table off to the side in the air condition overlooking the band stage! A perfect place to cool off! We expected "bar food" but were pleasantly pleased with our choices. I had a tomato, basil and mozzarella flat bread and hubby had the black bean quesadilla . The French fries and mustard potato salad were good as well. Our server was prompt, cheerful despite the place being packed. She apologized several times for the delay,in our food saying the kitchen was backed up! We enjoyed the people watching while we waited. Overall, it's great for what it is, a neighborhood bar in East Nashville! read more

Loved it there! Couldn't be happier with the service, beer selection and chicken wings. Will definitely be back read more

Great little East Nashville Sports Bar for both in bar drinks (2 for ones often!) and takeout. Love their chicken fingers with that delicious plum sauce! Pair that with curly fries and you have the perfect bar food dinner ;). Parking can be tricky for take out (and I wish they did have a couple spots (even one!) reserved for that, but in reality that small lot probably doesn't allow for it. read more

Beyond the Edge is a sports bar -- East Nashville style. Beyond the typical East Nashville crowd (which is meant as a positive statement), this is your standard sports bar: (1) Lots of TVs -- Check. (2) Sound only on the "main game" for the evening and overly loud to draw in outsiders who cruise past -- Check. (3) Decent beer prices and common 2 for 1 specials on Saturday nights during college football -- Check. (4) A damn decent Bushwacker -- Check. (5) Pool tables, darts, and ample space to spread out -- Check, check and check. (6) Sports bar food (e.g., jalapeño poppers) -- Check. Nothing bad to say, nothing overwhelmingly "OMG You Have To Go Now" to say either. Three stars means "A-OK" according to Yelp's rating system. BYE is "A-OK". I'd return. read more

Located in East Nashville at Five Points, this local dive bar serves up food and local craft beers. We first attempted to sit inside, however they allow smoking indoors and myself and another friend of mine can not tolerate the smell of smoke so we opted for fresh air outside. Being from Iowa, we just are not use to public places allowing smoking. Besides the smoke, this place was nice. More laid-back and chill than the Honky Tonks on Broadway. Our waitress was very nice and did excellent (it was her first day)! You rocked it girl! Not sure if I would go back though, I wish there was live music as when in Nashville I would love to hear a local band! read more

Food = awesome! Beer = awesome! They have a good size bar with a lot of TVs. The only downside to this place, if it's an issue for you, is its a bit smokey. However, very cool bar with a local feel. Would definitely visit again! read more

Spacious little sports bar with great 2-4-1 specials. I've never had horrible service, unless it was super packed, but even then, staff acknowledges your presence. Rotating beer selection, and friendly staff. I do have my favorite bartenders and try to request them if possible. Ok bar food. I stick with the old stand by (hummus quesadilla) but the wraps, fries & nachos aren't bad either. * They usually have a decent health score* NFL package during football season, with multiple t.v's. Personal downfall : Bear's fans being loud as hell, and taking up 40% of the televisions. read more

I thought it very area appropriate when I learned that 5 Points's sports bar was actually and extreme sports bar. It seems to fit the off the main path feel of the neighborhood. This is also the only sports bar perhaps in the history of mankind with delicious and varied vegetarian options. If you have yet to try the hummus quesadilla make sure to work it in to your next visit. They have a good draft beer selection including my favorite Abita Purple Haze. Happy hour is $1 off, and they have 2 for 1 nights as well. They also feature Buzztime trivia and pool tables if you're the kind who likes activity with your drinking. The least cool part of Beyond the Edge is its regulars. The crowd is a bit older than a lot of the rest of 5 points, and something about the bright lighting and the music doesn't make me want to hang out for hours like the rest of the 5 Points bars. read more

Beyond The Edge is by far my favorite bar in East Nash. The menu is fabulous! They have a wide food selection and a nice beer list as well. I often find myself craving their amaretto chicken salad on toasted crossant with there unique and addictive curly fries. Every time I've eaten there my food has been fresh, prompt and just as good as the time before. Once I was sick and as a surprise my boyfriend went by to get a to go order for me. He told the owner that I wasn't feeling well and that he knew that getting a pint of the amaretto chicken salad would bring up my spirits. The owner was very grateful for the praise and even gave my boyfriend the recipe! I tried it...but my skills do not compare to the kitchen staff's at BTE. Other good menu items inclue the club, the pizzas, all the sandwiches...wait...everything I've had there has been good! Another thing I love about this place is the two-4-one happy hour....definitely a great bargain at a great location. It is close to many other hot spots, easy to get to and has a huge parking lot with lots of street parking available if necessary as well! read more

Almost every evening of mine that starts out in 5 Points ends at Beyond the Edge. I like it because it's always less crowded than some of the other bars on the block and they make my vodka n' crans strong. It's kinda grungy and divey and smells like bad breath in there but I guess that's part of the appeal. Except the bad breath smell. Ewww. read more

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I always seem to mosey over to Drifter's or 3 Crow instead of Beyond the Edge but at the request of a birthday girl on Saturday night, we concluded our night here. BTE is your basic sports bar setup (which is not normally where I hang) and offers decent drink prices and solid service. We had a table of nearly 10 and didn't feel crowded as the place is rather spacious. Pool and darts are available if you're feeling competitive too. I didn't order any food but did enjoy a couple of cocktails. Nothing terrible stood out nor did anything remarkable. BYE is a safe bet. read more

I came here with a few friends to watch the Cubbies play. It was my first time here and I had a great time. I ordered a pizza and we also got some nachos. The nachos I must say were on fire. SO good. We also made it for 2-1's. Who doesn't love free beer? We got a spot on the back patio so it was perfect with the weather being the way it has here in Nashville. It was busy but it didn't effect us because we had a quick server. I'll definitely be coming back here next time I'm in East Nashville! read more

I'm not much a bar fly these days. Yes, I'm now a grandma. Yes, at my ripe age of 83-(70-14)*2+(32/3.75)*8. In any case, I do sometimes still find myself at such establishments. So, I shall review. I was never a fan of Beyond the Edge in my younger days, as it was ultra smoky and just plain pee-yew! I'm not sure if it's still allowed, but it does seem less foggy in there. However, when it's busy, you will have a hard time hankering down some service. Fortunately, my girlfriends are neighborhoodies and more-than regulars, so once we flagged a gal down (Beth-very nice), things stepped up. On this occasion, I didn't have any drinks, but I did order the pesto pizza w/o artichokes (pesto, black offices, mozzarella)...and it was gooo-ooo-oood. While I could have eaten it all in a one-two-three chomp here, chomp there, my wise age reminded me to be a lady (hey mom! it happened!) and save some for tomorrow. I obliged and was thrilled the following day. read more

Great atmosphere, even better beer selection, and not far from my house! Doesn't get any better. Also, I must admit, I'm slightly obsessed with BuzzTime trivia! Oh, and get the buffalo chicken flautas! Only $4.99 and soooo delicious! read more

Beyond the Edge consistently delivers attentive service, a broad menu, and comfortable atmosphere. Indoor seating can get rather smoky, so I tend to prefer visiting in warmer months, when we can sit on the patio with our pooch. Favorite entrees include the hummus quesadilla, patty melt, and tuna salad croissant sandwich. Healthier options are limited, so I mentally prepare for moderate indulgence. Drink specials are easy to come by, and the selection is updated regularly. This is a great place to try new beers, enjoy a snack, and catch up with friends in the hustle and bustle of 5 points. read more

After an afternoon of drinks, we were hungry so we checked Yelp for a place to get some reasonably priced food. This place was in the area so we went to check it out. Pretty good place actually. Drinks were 2 for 1 on a Sunday night (can't beat that) and the food was inexpensive. We feasted amongst the three of us. Service was hit and miss - first server was great, second not so much. The place is huge with indoor and outdoor seating, tons of screens for sports and lots of open room in general. Great little sports bar of the area in my opinion.. read more

I've been here several times and its always a good time! Very casual atmosphere, friendly servers, the usual sport bars food, trivia, dart boards & lots of TVs! It can be a bit loud & smoky in the main room, but that is how a bar should be! For those who like a little fresh air with their beer there is a non smoking back room & a lovely patio !! read more

I always seem to end my night at this local sports bar. The kitchen is open late and the food is wonderful. Drink specials are the norm here weather its 2-4-1 or 1$ beers. I recommend the cheeseburgers and flat-bread pizzas. Pool table, darts, and jukebox for added fun. Generally a laid back crowd with some community share tables that are a great way to interact with the locals. If you are looking for late night food, beer specials, and possibly your team on the tube I recommend checking it out. read more

Today I tried the meatballs, sans bread, and a garden salad with bleu cheese dressing.. DJ waits on us and remembers everything we are eating and drinking.. keeps our iced tea glasses filled and the food comes out of the kitchen pretty quickly. This place doesn't fill up at lunchtime.. which is rather enjoyable because the noise level is quieter.. They do allow smoking, but no one smokes during lunchtime, inside.. which is very polite. Saw several different dishes come out of the kitchen to our party... Everything looked good. Even the french fries! I like this place for lunch. read more

I stopped in for lunch today with a friend. We were going to Edly's but took what we thought was a wrong turn, ending up in the parking lot of Beyond the Edge. It was actually a right turn! My friend has been hankering for good BBQ with Onion Rings. NO PLACE serves these two delicacies together. However, the BBQ came to the table from the sister restaurant, Drifters, while the molten, crisp and sinfully delicious onion rings came to the table from Batter'd and Fried, another sister restaurant. My friend struggles with MS and so it would have been impossible for him to have enjoyed precisely the lunch he wanted without the service that went well beyond the call of duty at Beyond the Edge this day. I just wish I had tipped more! read more

We met some friends here for a birthday dinner. Since they smoke, this was a good place for them to go. The servers were both friendly (they changed shifts in the middle of dinner). The place had a low key vibe which was perfect for a Saturday night. The bad part was the food. Both of our orders were wrong. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap. It came out as a grilled chicken wrap. When I told the waitress, she said "I didn't hear that you asked for the buffalo chicken wrap. I'll bring you buffalo sauce." It was not the same because it lacked the blue cheese and sauce inside the wrap. My husband's wings were supposed to be a dry-rubbed jerk but came out plain. She took them back and had them tossed in a wet sauce, which he said ruined them. I may go back for a few drinks if that is where the group wanted to go, but I would not eat there again. read more

I've now had two good, late night meals here in the last month. Beyond the Edge's kitchen is open LATE, a rarity in our city of Nashville. The buffalo chicken salad was good - 'cept it was missing the tomatoes that were supposed to be included. I think the other meal I had was the buffalo chicken wrap... man am I predictable! (Not usually, just this one time.) I loved that 80's and 90's love ballads were playing on the jukebox during my 11p dinner (such as "Up Where We Belong" and "My Heart Will Go On".) It's smoky, so be prepared. And for TV overload, as it is a sports bar. read more

We live down the road, and Beyond the Edge is definitely one of our go-to bars for any event. Food is consistently amazing, great beer choices. Occasionally they could use a couple more servers, but mostly has great service. So why 4 stars? Smoke. Smoke. And more smoke. Sure, they have a small room in the back for "non-smoking", but it's not the same as the main room. I don't understand. Every statistic shows business dramatically increases when a restaurant/bar goes non-smoking. And most of the smokers I know say they don't like smoking bars because they still hate to reek of smoke. Anyway, off my rant. As soon as it goes nonsmoking they get the extra stars. read more