Absolutely amazing experience! Brianna was an amazing waitress! The steak tip sandwich was worth coming back for all the way from Delaware! The interior and exterior of this place are awesome and make you soak in the experience of being here! Thank you! read more

They have a good selection of (rotating) draft beers. I had the Neuben sandwich/burger and it was pretty good. Generous serving of grilled corned beef! They have a patio and live music on end of the week evenings. The staff was pretty friendly and accommodating. read more

Father Tom's Pub - The Patio - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Needed a lunch stop enroute to Nashville, found this place on Yelp. What a gem! Delightful old school pub vibe with excellent beer list and food. We had the Nueben sandwich and tots. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Father Tom's Pub - Front of pub - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Just went on a roadtrip through 4 states and this was hands-down our favorite food the ENTIRE trip. I came because the reviews and was not disappointed. The service was great and our server Natalie was very kind. She told us about the pubs sweet history (RIP Father Tom) and we tried to convince her to tell his wife to open one of these in Miami!! The ambiance was cute and pub-ish! There was also ourdoor seating, but it was too cold outside for us Floridians lol. Ok onto the delicious food Sweet potato fries appetizer -holy cow these were out of this world. Crispy thin waffle fries with hot honey and bacon!! Who knew this combination would hit so hard. My boyfriend's favorite. The Bernie Mac - the chicken=juicy, the chicken crust=crispy and Nashville hot (puts Hattie B's and those other mainstream Hot Chicken places to SHAME), the Mac=creamy and honestly addicting. The noodles weren't too mushy and the consistency of it vs the crispy chicken was godly. I'd drive from Miami to Tennessee to have this dish one more time. The crispy Brussel sprouts were so crispy, flavorful, and delicious...I dream about them to this day. I could not recommend this one place more. read more

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Second time at this amazing Pub. Brie was our server extraordinaire and told us about happy hour. Dave got a pint of Oktoberfest Lager for $5 and a Bruschetta appetizer for $8. It was just delicious as well as a large bowl of Parsnip Soup $7! Dave ordered the same sandwich he had the last time-Fresh Prince. We sat in the covered patio luckily before it started to rain. The outside garden and patio are just so beautiful! Great service, great food, great atmosphere! read more

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Located in Cookeville's local restaurant district, this small business has earned a place on my rotation. The food is hearty pub food, generously portioned, in a chill setting. Parking during meal hours can be tight and you may have to walk a block or two, but it is worth it. I don't drink, so I don't have an opinion on the brews, just that the variety seems to be decent. Service can be hit or miss, and I can't say it is a certain person. Sometimes we are overlooked, when we are seated, and sometimes after our order arrives and we would like a refill but no one checks on us until we are ready to leave. If the level of service can be improved a bit, this place would definitely be on my must-visit list. read more

Father Tom's Pub - Duckfat Tots - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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This is a cool and unique spot with an eclectic menu. Try the "Nueben" which is there take on a Rueben or the chicken Gyro. The service was friendly and efficient. read more

It was cool little Bohemian styled place. The service and food were good. We started out with their homemade potato chips which were crispy not greasy. We also had a soft pretzel which was huge and delicious. I had their Mac n cheese with hot Nashville chicken tenders. The tenders were spicy but a bit overdone on the crunch side. Overall, I would recommend this place for a "funky" night out. read more

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Lots of craft brews and great food options. Outside seating and inside. Waitress was very friendly. Would love to hear more of the history of this local pub. read more

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Great outdoor space. The cocktails were delicious. The salads were very good. The size of the side salad was generous.

The food at dinner is probably amazing. Be ware the server told us the fish n chips is frozen. The hamburgers are hand patted, but only cooked well done at lunch. The Bernie Mac I had was delicious. The chicken might have been overcooked. The server was ok. Not great. I don't know that I would be back. My friend liked her chicken Philly looking creation, but the homemade chips were brown... overcooked. Seemed to be the theme of the food today. read more

Food tasted good. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly, competent staff. We waited around 20 minutes for our food. It was a little too cold in the restaurant, though. read more

Father Tom's Pub - Leftover The Root soup - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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Love this place !!!! Great atmosphere,outstanding food and service Have patronized this local restaurant many times, seems to just keep getting better every time read more

Came in and was not addressed at all. Watched a lady at the bar get a menu by someone that was prepping silverware toward the back of the place near the Putnam county strong sign. Lady that got the menu was greeted by a gentleman that poured her a White Russian with rum. I've been here for about 8 - 10 minutes now. Finally got greeted. Still not impressed. read more

My husband had the Neuban sandwich and I had the chicken Caesar wrap. Both were delicious. Really good sweet potato fries. We sat at a table by the bar and had excellent service. We would definitely try this place again. read more

Father Tom's Pub - Father Tom's pub - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Great atmosphere, art on the walls. Comfortable seating and lots of choices - can eat inside or out. Partner had the fish and chips - wonderfully done. Crisp outer shell, tender flaky white fish inside. Not too heavy - just right! I had the tomato soup and a 1/2 Mediterranean salad( without the feta) - generous portions, fresh spring mix, lots of veggies. Tomato basil soup the real deal - just like mom used to make!! Also had key lime cider - smooth and delish! Staff busy busy yet still attentive. Very clean, including the restrooms. And everyone had a smile. Encourage you to try it - few miles off the interstate and worth the short journey. Thanks to all the staff for quality food and spirits. The best!!! read more

The ambiance is cool, service isn't. Food was mediocre at best. Nothing had a distinct flavor; it all tastes the same imo. The bruschetta was made from canned tomatoes, and the bread was straight from a bag- not even toasted. It's NOT family friendly, the hostess was a dick about us asking for a high chair. I'm not in Cookeville often but I won't be back. read more

We had a brilliant time here. The food was fresh and crisp. The crispy bite of the cod fish and chips was impeccable. The fish tasted fresh, although battered in love and flour. My partner enjoyed the phenomenal Mac and Cheese (Bernie Mac). We came after the Helene storm; the weather was still chilly that day. Food provided a pleasant heart warmth to the soul. The Father Tom The Mill Creek farm down the street recommended a pub. Their recommendation was worthwhile the bite read more

A+ - Beer. Music City Shandy D - Fish and Chips. Several had suggested Fish and Chips in other reviews. Just not up to snuff. read more

such a great place! lots of delicious vegetarian options and carnivore options. As a vegetarian, I am used to going to places and only having one or two options. Here I had multiple and couldn't decide! my husband and I ended up sharing some vegetarian appetizers. Even he loved them! the portions were also way larger than we were expecting. Great craft beer selections and very cool atmosphere as well. We will take another road trip to Cookeville soon just to visit Father Tom's. read more

Super cute place. Sat at the bar and had the grilled cheese and tomato soup which was Tessa's recommendation. It certainly did not disappoint. 10/10 would definitely come back again. Ask for Tessa, she was great! read more

This is a great pub with a delicious menu and food. The service is always attentive and kind. The restaurant is comfortable and not too loud. read more

We had appetizers and drinks it was all great service was fast and casual dress works well here.

Good evening Yelpers, checking out Father Tom's Pub and it hits. Home cooked and fresh as you order. We started off with the Bavarian Pretzel and it came out hot and ready. Lightly salted and soft inside. My wife ordered the Natalini with grilled shrimp ,so tender and cooked perfectly. I had the Bernie Mac 3 large chicken tenders in a creamy white Mac and cheese. Now for me the heat was light for Nashville hot but that is me. We decided to have dessert and shared the Lemon crème and it had the correct amount of lemon flavor. Remember you are in a pub so the service may seem slow but you are getting fresh made to order food. read more

Food was great. The pub is in the historic downtown area, and the atmosphere is amazing. The service was spot on.

Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Great pub atmosphere. This place is our new favorite pub in Tennessee. read more

I was in Cookeville for work and wanted a casual dinner, and Father Tom's Pub definitely exceeded my expectations. The bartender was fantastic--super attentive and knew his stuff. They had a great craft beer selection featuring some local Tennessee breweries, including Calfkiller, a local favorite that I really enjoyed. For dinner, I went with the special: a bacon and pimento cheese burger with a side of mac and cheese for $14. It was easily one of the best pub meals I've had in years. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Father Tom's Pub - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

I am addicted to their Bernie Mac! Mac & cheese with a Nashville hot chicken tenders on top. Think savory, spicy and creamy! The service is always great, the food is yummy and the atmosphere is spot on for a pub. I love the wall of animal portraits, the art and odds and ends. This is a go-to for me and the hubby. It can get packed quick so go after the lunch crowd and before the dinner rush. You won't be disappointed! read more

One of my favorites in Cookeville ! The food is great the drinks very fun ! The service is hit or miss - some servers hit it out of the park and some are so so - read more

After hiking to the falls nearby, we decided we needed to get some late lunch. After looking at the different options we decided to give Father Tom's a try. Walking in it's a great pub atmosphere. Tap handles on the ceiling above the bar. Chalkboard signs and booths that have kinda a church pew feel. The server cleaned off a table for us and sat us down with menus. Their menu is a good variety of things, not so many options that it's impossible to decide and not too few where you feel limited. I went for the Ollie burger with added bacon and a side of sweet potato fries. My husband went for the fish and chips with crispy brussel sprouts instead of fries. The food came out quickly and it was good. The burger had good flavor and the pretzel bun wasn't too soft and had a nice chew to it. The waffle fries were all crisp on the outside and almost smooth in the middle. The fish was flaky and the batter crispy. The sprouts lived up to the hype that the server gave them. When we had asked about a few things she recommended trying them saying that they are a crowd pleaser. They are. They had great flavor and were cooked very well We also tried two local beers and they were served nice and cold and well priced. This is a great place downtown Cookeville. It has personality great food service and ice cold beer. Whether just getting done with a hike, meeting up with friends or, just because, Father Tom's is worth a stop. read more

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Solid pub, actually a really good pub. Their food was fantastic and our waitress was super nice. So cheap too, if you're looking for a good bite and you're around. Come here!!! read more

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Great food, Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend this small, very casual and relaxing pub. The food was plentiful and reasonably priced. The neuben had the perfect ratio of grilled corned beef, swiss cheese, mushrooms, and onions stacked on a thick pretzel bun. The housemade stout sauce was amazing with a tangy kick. My favorites were the crispy brussel sprouts and sweet potato fries both were perfectly seasoned and crispy. Macaroni and cheese was cheesy but lacked something. The brocolli slaw was seriously good, fresh, and not too creamy. read more

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Stopped in for lunch, had good service and a couple of good wraps. We will be definitely be back.

If you are within 50 miles of this place, it's worth stopping in. The food was amazing and the service was great. The atmosphere is good as well. Definitely on my list for whenever I am in the area. read more

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Great food and service. Very friendly and fun atmosphere. The Bavarian pretzel is delicious read more

Father Tom's only closed for weather Friday per Jennifer. Mis-misread on someone who had mentioned that they were closing , and not only closed for that day Stand corrected . GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE . ALSO : SHOULD HAVE READ AS 5 STAR AND NOT 1 STAR read more

A little pricey, but the food was fantastic and the service was good! Nice part of downtown. Very enjoyable.

We had a delicious, very reasonably priced dinner here after a day in the nearby state parks hiking. We tried the fish and chips, where were lightly breaded cod, and delicious. We also got a big salad and a coconut creme brulee that was amazing. Our server, Harley, was the best! Efficient, helpful, extremely sweet. read more

What fun we had with our family at Father Tom's! The food was FANTASTIC , service on point , the hard cider I had was great and the draft beers made HH and the sons so happy. I don't know how we ever missed this great place! We will beck doon! Celebrated one son's birthday, he was in love with learning about this spot that MOM found ;) read more

Father Tom's Pub - Pretzel bun lunch - Bars Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

We had dinner last night for our first time. The food was delicious and the wait staff were friendly. Bree our waitress gave us back ground history about the restaurant and told us about the photos on the wall. Very quaint and a huge shout out to Bree for being an excellent waitress! A new find and treasure we will surely enjoy to return. read more