Second Fiddle

4.0 (165 reviews)

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Tue • 2:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

Wed • 2:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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Alicia P.

Excellent music! Awesome music! Live FANTASTIC music!!!! Service was nice. Beer here! It's simply a bar. With GREAT MUSIC. Don't get the pizza. Eat elsewhere.

Michelle F.

Quite honestly, this might be my new favorite downtown Broadway music and drinking spot. The rooftop bar was all that and a bag of chips for service and liquor selection. Actually, I found real top shelf bourbon (Blanton's) and great bar service from the sweet server upstairs. I had been looking for a rooftop bar with great music midday and midweek, and this was the perfect spot. The crowd seemed to come and go, but the ambiance was perfect, and I had a view of the band and up and down Broadway. Fun times that I will be back again, not to mention... they are 420 Broadway!!!

Lori B.

Real Country music! It was a great reprieve from all the other music at other venues

Song requests! For a tip you can hear just about any song from these living jukebox musicians!

Victoria R.

It may be the Second Fiddle, but it's one of my FIRST choices on lower Broadway! Always a fun and classic place to go while visiting the little big town of Nashville! More spacious and honestly better bands than places like Tootsies or several of the other "world famous" bars, smells a lot better too lol. They've got the best bar pizza on Broadway, great bartenders who give you your moneys worth in liquor, and bands that play all your faves plus some of the more nuanced and niche songs you've forgotten about but love. Mark Ramsey is a musician that's played there often for years, my personal fave as an oldie who keeps things fresh, so I've included some killer pics of him from our last Nash trip! Second Fiddle is a must see for every tourist, Bach party, and local looking for a good time on Broadway!

Angela B.

I absolutely loved this place. We came here to unwind after being in a business conference all day. We came upstairs and sat on the rooftop because it was a nice breeze and the inside was a bit warm. This is such a fun bar. It was not insanely crowded upstairs, despite us getting there close to 10 p.m. Our bartender was great and she was so much fun! She made some great recommendations. One of the drinks that I ordered was the Cats Meow. It reminded me of a ginger ale, but with a bit of a kick. I will say that they will sneak up on you after a while. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to Second Fiddle. The staff was great and the drinks were reasonably priced. I will definitely visit again.

David H.

We were able to get a seat here after seeing a show at the Ryman so that's a major plus. Drinks were good and everyone was enjoying the band. They played a mix of rock and country and one older guy was having his own one man dance party so that added to the entertainment. I didn't eat anything here but I'd come back again.

Danielle V.

One of my favorites on Broadway. Drinks are more reasonably priced and the live music is always great! They have 3 floors of live music and I always like the bands. They also have a wonderful rooftop which is my favorite. With many places to pick from this is a good stop. The vibe is always great and the service is always nice. Worth a stop.

Jason Derlatka from Journey stopped in and sand a few songs with the band

Lou G.

Had a blast on a Wednesday night! Sat at the bar and listened to awesome music. Jason Derlatka from Journey stopped in and sang a few songs with the band. Great crowd and delicious pizza. A must stop in Nashville

karina k.

Great live music of both levels and two different types of music. We sat on the first level and they sand country music on non stop requests from the customers. It was great. Some Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Brett Young, Taylor Swift, The Almond Brothers, and anything you ask. The band Andrew Mac was excellent with guitarist, lead singer who also plays the guitar, a fiddler, a drummer, and base player. They are always welcome all over Nashville to sing at all establishments for their energy and talent. Great venue to just relax w drinks and listen to live music with friends.

Cindy L.

The Second Fiddle Bar..... Mac Watts " The Voltage", band BEST BAND OF THE DAY! Without a doubt. HANDS UP! Matt, Tim, Tim, Adam, and Colin. Kevin bartender, Ms Taylor as well, love them. We WOULD go back!

Michael G.

I am so grateful for Second Fiddle existing because I'm from California where bars allow you to wear tank tops. I was trying to go next door to Tootsies but was told I needed to wear sleeves in order to be granted admittance. I was a little shocked because it wasn't like it was a bad tank, it was a name brand! It was RVCA! Well luckily, the security at Second Fiddle's back door saw what happened and was nice enough to extend an invite to my friends and me. Legit, that was super awesome of him and this place was so much fun! The band upstairs was amazing, their rendition of Amy Winehouse's Valerie was top notch. The upstairs patio was conducive to conversation while still being able to hear amazing music from inside the bar and neighboring bars and it was really great to be able to give business to a business that actually wanted me there! I will say, I looked over next t door to Tootsies, where I saw patrons without sleeves. Yes they were women but I feel like I looked better than all of them! Kidding! Or am I? Lol.

Melissa H.

The bartender was phenomenal and sang excellent. Then you have #leftyferguson, whom needs to be signed NOW! He is excellent on the guitar and vocals. So far, this is the best bar experience on Broadway.

Barbara M.

The Second Fiddle is an economical, fun, and clean option on Broadway. The rooftop has great views. When I went, no cover was being charged when other Broadway businesses were charging. Drink prices are comparable to other Broadway venues, and they have a handful of food options. Live music stages are on both floors. Employees were all respectful and helpful.

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Michelle F.

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Not a bad bar--not a great one, either. We came here on a Saturday night, and it was sort of empty. There was a pretty good band playing, the drinks were just ok, and the bathrooms were rather dirty. I did buy a t-shirt here, though, because Legends only had then in XL. I am a Small. But it's a cute shirt anyway! read more

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Laura S.

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This was my introduction to honky-tonk bars. I feel like I had a very successful tourist experience. There were country music, cheap drinks, mullets and dancing. Thumbs-up all around. read more

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OA G.

13 years ago

Only there for a beer and a half on 4th of July. Bartender wasn't too friendly, but it was find for a quick beer and a fun environment. Also the live music was a little on the loud side for conversation. At any rate I would return as it seems to be a Solid honky tonk and at good for some beer!! read more

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Sandie H.

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I hope I get this right -- we walked in on a Saturday in late January and Jake Maurer was playing -- really enjoyed his voice. Good venue!

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Vernon D.

15 years ago

Had GREAT Bar-B-Que. Enough said. I really enjoyed it and the music was pretty good as well.

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Margaux D.

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We stopped into this little place when we were being tourists in Nashville. Had a few beers and listened to some good live music. They definitely have a Western vibe, and the place was fun. I'd tell a friend to go here, so you should, too! I went at around 4:00 and was able to get a table very easily. read more

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Lisa L.

9 years ago

This place is so fun and you can actually move inside. The band is fantastic, the pizza is good and greasy and the drinks are a good pour! A must visit as you do the pub crawl down Broadway. read more

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Jamie B.

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10 years ago

Always a good time, fantastic live music...drinks are a little pricey, but I would choose going here over quite a few other along the strip, because the layout feels less cramped. read more

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Grace S.

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13 years ago

Adam stone rocks! It's a bar. It looks and feels like a bar. The live music is awesome though! The service is slow, at least the blond is slow. The brunette is awesome! read more

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Ward S.

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Like many others who have written reviews, Second Fiddle is my favorite honky tonk bar in Nashville. I always pay a visit to the Fiddle when I'm in Nashville. For those visitng Music City USA for CMA Fest each June, the Second Fiddle is a perfect place to cool off and enjoy a cold one during your trek up and down Broadway. My favorite time of day to visit the Second Fiddle is during the early to mid-afternoon when it's not as crowded and you can easily find a seat at the bar. The staff has always been very friendly and the live bands are excellent. The walls are decorated with memorabilia from the Golden Age of country music (Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, etc.). You can't go wrong in choosing the Second Fiddle. read more

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Sara P.

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15 years ago

Rotating schedule of music, nice bartenders, decent size place. As good of a place as any of the others right there in downtown.

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Destiny H.

11 years ago

Great live music and local beer! Not too crowded either! Perfect spot to get started on a Friday night!

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Jeff V.

11 years ago

Great place. Good music and vibes

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Rachel M.

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10 years ago

Great bar, gets super crowded though. the band was awesome, the drinks were great. I will definitely be going back here. Definitely not a place to go if you are looking to have your personal space. read more

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Olive D.

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This bar is awesome as I was just in here for about an hour in Nashville. They had an awesome bartender. Plenty of standing room and decent prices on beer. Love this place, definitely one of my more favorite places on Broadway read more

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Molly B.

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10 years ago

Absolutely 0 air in this bar. The bathroom had shattered glass covering all 2 stalls. Line wrapped all the way down the bar. As far as bars on Broadway - the music was mediocre but the experience was not worth it. No standing room unless you want to breathe down someone's neck the whole time. read more

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Rah R.

13 years ago

Every time I come to Nashville I have a great time at The Second Fiddle. This trip proved no differently. I was in town with my husband in mid September. Brandi Thorton was awesome on Thursday night, her voice is unbelievable. The bartender had a really big fantastic smile & she was very nice to us. We've been coming in for years & we were pleasantly surprised to see Megan when we went back on Friday. All the staff is friendly & kinda silly (one guy behind the bar was hilarious) and seem to get along well (cutting up, working hard, laughing and smiling all night) which makes it an even better place to be. Seems more like a family working together. This is not a Honky Tonk anybody should be skipping past when visiting Nashville. read more

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Bree L.

9 years ago

The worst service I have ever received. The male bartender was so rude. Rolled his eyes at me when I asked him for another beer after he basically threw the drink at me and one spilt. He got very angry and I told him to calm down. He then told me I was done, and tossed the drinks. Wow! I have never experienced anything like this in my life. This establishment should be ashamed of them selves for keeping someone who treats their customers like this. Thank you to the bouncer who was very sympathetic when I left very upset. read more

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Brittney J.

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11 years ago

First bar we went to once we got to Nashville! Great music and fun on a Wednesday night! Very attentive and friendly bartenders! Very welcoming to us Washingtonians! read more

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Ralph K.

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Another fine honky tonk place in downtown Nashville to watch a country band and have a beer and move on.

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Joey S.

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10 years ago

This may have been my favorite place while visiting nashville. The music was out of control amazing both nights we went here. The bartenders are fantastic and pour great drinks. Cool Atmosphere and while crowded, it didn't seem too crowded which is good since I don't do crowds ha read more

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Michelle G.

8 years ago

Awesome music but only giving this bar 3 stars... rudest bartender I have ever encountered! Management really needs to re-evaluate her employment status! read more

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Michael H.

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14 years ago

Not a single TV, so if you're looking to watch games forget it. Nice place to catch a live show. Not much else distinguishes Second Fiddle from all the others. read more

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Jessica C.

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10 years ago

This place is one of my favs on Broadway if you're looking to just hang out, have some drinks, and listen to some good music. The past two times I came to Nashville this was the bar we hung out at before we went out to get wild. The staff is super friendly as well. read more

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Rick S.

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10 years ago

What a great bar. The band was playing some great Johnny Cash. I am not into country music, but I really did enjoy it. The bartender was great. Reasonable drinks and the food was good. I had the BLT. A definite must when in Nashville read more

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Lindsey L.

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10 years ago

Pretty much the standard crazy bar on Broadway. Band playing the night I was there was awesome which made the place. Get the wrong band in there and it wouldn't be anything special. read more

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David B.

9 years ago

The bartenders were goofing off & not paying attention to the customers the doorman called my wife Grandma, the band were poor. This was easily the worst club on Broadway! read more

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Kevin B.

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12 years ago

Nashville at it's best. Good bands. I just wish they didn't move out the tables and chairs. Very limited seating so it's difficult to stay here very long. read more

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Lucy H.

13 years ago

Definitely a must on broadway, they always have good bands and great bar tenders.

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Meghan R.

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Nice little bar on Broadway. It was not crowded and the people were pleasant. Nothing really stood out making me want to rush back to this bar. read more

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Kelli B.

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13 years ago

Live band. Great bartenders. Can't ask for much more in a bar.

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Brittany P.

8 years ago

Hands down this was my favorite bar on Broadway. The vibe was great, and the staff was even better. They were very attentive, sweet, fun, and made sure we were well taken care of. Some of our best memories were made at this bar! read more

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RR P.

10 years ago

My family and I went on a Friday afternoon. It was not busy at all. My card was overcharged by the bartender when adding the tip. It could have been an honest mistake or it could have been skimming. I had to call the establishment. They apologized, but should have offered compensation for the error in my opinion. The overcharge was not excessive, but it's the principal of the matter. read more

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Robert N.

14 years ago

This was our most favorite bar in Nashville, I don't remember anything particular about the bar that made it good or bad. 99% of the rating was based on the band playing "radio romance" I was not a big country fan walking into Nashville but after their show I cannot say that is the case anymore. read more

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Terry S.

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Great place! If you're visiting Nashville and looking for a fun place to go- You gotta check this place out!

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Abigail W.

15 years ago

Love this bar! The bands are always fantastic, there always seems to be room to squeeze onto the smallish dance floor, and the bartenders are friendly! This is a must-stop everytime I am in Nashville! read more

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Lyd L.

11 years ago

We loved the folky live music here. There were locals that were doing some awesome dancing. Favorite bar of the evening.

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Lauren P.

11 years ago

I was visiting for CMA fest 2015. This place had great music, beer, and friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend. We had a lot of fun at The Second Fiddle and look forward to going back when we come back to Nashville. read more

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Michelle M.

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10 years ago

Good band, nice bartenders, good service on a thursday. Try the ring of fire as a shot. Yum.

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john l.

12 years ago

This place is a lot of fun. You can find more authentic places (Robert's, Ryman, etc.), but this place just feels like a good time. The bands that at Second Fiddle were very good with involving the crowd and making it fun. read more

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420 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Downtown
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(615) 248-4818
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http://www.thesecondfiddle.com

Hours

What time does Second Fiddle open?

Second Fiddle opens at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Second Fiddle opens at 11:00 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Second Fiddle close?

Second Fiddle closes at 2:30 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Wed 2:00 PM - 2:30 AM (Next day)Thu-Sun 11:00 AM - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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Does Second Fiddle take credit cards?

Yes, Second Fiddle takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Second Fiddle have a happy hour?

Yes, Second Fiddle has a happy hour.

Does Second Fiddle serve alcohol?

Yes, Second Fiddle serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Second Fiddle allow dogs?

No, Second Fiddle does not allow dogs.

Does Second Fiddle have TVs?

Yes, Second Fiddle has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Second Fiddle have bike parking?

No, Second Fiddle does not have bike parking.

Does Second Fiddle have outdoor seating?

No, Second Fiddle does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Second Fiddle have parking?

Yes, Second Fiddle has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Second Fiddle allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Second Fiddle allows outdoor smoking.

Does Second Fiddle have free WiFi?

No, Second Fiddle does not have free WiFi.

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“After a full day of bar hopping, and a full night the next day, this was my favorite Nashville bar on Broadway.”

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The Patterson House

Update: I went to the new location this month and it was a lovely experience (minus being hard to…read morefind because of construction and lack of signs in the area. I understand it's a speakeasy but help us out). The space is bigger and more roomy. Even though the seats are still small, they're better than the other location. Still cozy and nice. The temperature was good. Service was good and drinks were delish.

Super cute cocktail bar that gives speak easy vibes -- you enter an office looking building and get…read moreoff the elevator into a dark, sophisticated cocktail lounge. They have a large cocktail menu featuring classics and seasonal offers. We came for drinks and also ordered sourdough bread, and it was soooo good! Highly recommend. The service was great. We rode scooters over from our hotel, so we didn't have to worry about parking.

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Genever Martinez

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EXIT/IN

We traveled to Nashville for a quick weekend trip centering on attending a musical performance by…read morean artist we know at Exit/In. This is my first time at this venue and it reminds me of the Old Forrester Music Hall in Louisville. Limited seating, balcony views, and spartan decor. Full bar and large open concept with the possibility of dancing to the music. Several local patrons sitting near us filled me in more on the history of the property. Specifically, that it's not nearly as appealing as it used to be prior to changing ownership to a larger management group who apparently came in and "white washed" the place. They spoke wistfully of the prior decor and memorabilia that was removed and how much of the allure of the space was erased. After speaking with them, I wish I could have seen the place prior to now.

I love the the different sections that seamlessly flow together here. I was so happy to get up in…read morethat balcony and see the stage but be out of the way from the rest of everyone else. I had a blast and was able to enjoy a good show.

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Views of the bar area

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Stage performance

Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

4.0

(940 reviews)

0.2 mi

3 hours and cool as heck. It might take longer if you look at and read everything. Not sure…read morekids will take the time to appreciate it. We saw a few young people in groups with a tour guide. That would be recommended for sure. 35 bucks a piece to go. Worth it!

Came here recently during the CMA Festival, on a Thursday afternoon. It was very congested on the…read morestreets to get to the museum, but luckily we made it into the parking lot across the street. Get validated and discounted parking from the museum front desk/concierge so the fee is only $15 to park in the parking structure across from the museum. I would also like to mention that staff member MICHELLE V. was very helpful on my visit, as she went out of her way to get me a personal item that I needed, so thumbs up to her. Thanks Michelle! The museum itself took a good 1-1.5 hours to explore. We started at the top floor to see Dolly's exhibit and Taylor Swift's center...then slowly progressed downstairs. It was cool to see the memorabilia of various famous country artists as we looked around. Now we know why Nashville is the country music capital of the world!

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8th grade trip for second oldest daughter

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10/17/24 FYI, Interior entrance

Marquee Nashville

4.8

(17 reviews)

0.2 mi

10/10/10 - great food, great vibe, excellent band & singers! Would come back!!!…read more Chef even came out to ask if we enjoyed our meal - nice touch!

Went here last night. Let me be clear that this low rating has nothing to do with the…read moreentertainment. They were great. Now on to the service and food, let me present a timeline. 7:30 we arrive 7:55 we finally get our drink order and we place our order for appetizers and entrees at the time because I can see the writing on the wall: the service is slow (the drinks were quite good) 8:30 waiter comes back to tell us that the printer had a malfunction and they have food ready but need to match tickets to tables. He asks us to repeat our order. 8:35 we get our appetizer, artichoke spinach dip. This was the best part of the meal. 8:45 the waiter comes to say they are out of short rib (my entree) and I can choose something else. Mind boggling because we've been there over an hour now. I order the pork chop. The waiter assures us he will comp the appetizer. 9:08 our meal comes (prime rib for my husband and the pork for me). My husband asks for a glass of red wine. Waiter once again tells us the appetizer will be comped. My husband's prime rib was supposed to be medium rare. I've never seen a prime rib as well-done as the one that arrived. It was like taking a bite of the Sahara Desert. It was so horrible he barely ate half of it, and he isn't someone that has an issue finishing a dish. It was also completely flavorless. My pork was cooked to the perfect temperature but there was not a speck of salt to be found (nor any other seasoning). I was eating a juicy, tasteless piece of meat. The mushroom sauce on top was extremely bland. 9:20 we realize the wine for my husband is never coming and we just want to get the heck out of there and ask for the check. We get the check and imagine our surprise...the artichoke dip is still on the check AND the wine we never received. We just payed the dumb check and left because now it had been 2 hours and we were SO done. $170 for the worst experience we've ever had at a restaurant. TLDR; don't go here. The service is slow and the food is subpar.

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Pins Mechanical

Wow! My wife and I stumbled on this place after dinner at Chauhun down the street. And all we could…read moresay was wow! Free vintage video games hooked me from the start. All the classics -- Donkey Kong, Ms Pac Man, Centipede, Defender. And did I say free?! This is a beautifully restored building that must have served the railroad in some capacity. And they've turned it into a warehouse of games and drinks. Small pin bowling, rings, cornhole, pinball. What a great concept. Would love to see something like this in LA.

Everyone we have out of town guests we take them to Pins! The duckpin bowling is easy, fun and…read moreaffordable. We also love how many options there are while you wait for your lane, because wait times can be well over an hour depending on when you come. It would be nice if they served food, but you can order food from Goodfellas pizza across the street and they'll deliver it to Pins. There are tons of free arcade games, and then paid games like pinball and lawn games. The drinks are good, we got this large drink tower for $20 (it didn't have much alcohol but was still fun!) They semi-validated parking in the Whole Foods lot, it's a bit of a walk downhill to get to Pins from there

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Pinball machines $1p/game

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Metal corn hole game.

Hooky Entertainment Nashville

3.5

(12 reviews)

0.4 mi

This is a great addition to Nashville Yards! I have been saying for years how strange it is that we…read moredidn't have a movie theater/entertainment center like this anywhere in Nashville ... and I'm happy to report that Hooky fills that gap perfectly. My husband and I purchased movie tickets through Fandango to see the new Toy Story here. I saw on their website that they validate parking for up to four hours in the Nashville East garage, and thank goodness that they do! I couldn't imagine spending any more money on parking after purchasing two movie tickets for nearly $60 (including fees). However, you get what you pay for, as their movie theaters are beautiful and brand new, with fun loveseat-like couch seats and full service dining. Concession prices were pretty standard, and I love that the popcorn is bottomless, so you can get a refill halfway through the movie if you want! I do wish that you could just place the order through the QR code rather than just requesting a server ... it seems like it would flow more smoothly for everyone if that were the case. We also got an Oreo shake with our popcorn, which was utterly delicious! Note that there is no regular concession stand - you must order popcorn and snacks (or a full meal) through a theater server. Regular rules do kind of go out the window with these full service dining theaters. The woman a few seats down from us was shining her flashlight at her menu for the first 15 minutes of the movie, and it was so annoying! She did it periodically throughout the movie as well. I'm not sure what Hooky could do to curtail this, as I'm sure they want people to order food throughout the movie, so I'll just say moviewatcher beware! The couch seats were comfortable, albeit a little awkward. I really wish they reclined! The audio and visuals were great - we opted for the SDX theater, and it did not disappoint. We didn't get a chance to check out any of the other games on-site, or the full bar available, but we did note their awesome happy hour deals. I am sure we'll be back soon!

Was really looking forward to finally having a clean comfortable upscale movie theater in Nashville…read moreand was pretty disappointed. The only real positive was that it's new and they're keeping it clean. So at least a step up from the sticky floors of every other movie house we've visited in the Nashville area. They were having problems with the HVAC and the entire center was uncomfortably hot. The seating is mostly love seats, large enough for two. But the seats don't recline and they've chosen to use cloth instead of leather. The seats are already not particularly comfortable, and it feels like they'll get old and worn out pretty quickly. Wonder why they went with the cheaper approach. They do offer food and drink service to the movie seats. You scan a QR code that goes through a "check out" process that's actually just requesting a wait person visit and take your order. Pretty unusual and underwhelming for an established chain. The "table" attached to each seat is very small, just enough to hold a drink and a small plate. The menu, which is the same menu provided in the bar, is typical bar food and not designed for eating in a dark theater. There are very few items other than the drinks that you'd be tempted to try in the dark. The front door of Hooky is out to a two lane major downtown street with no access for ride shares to pull over and drop you off or pick you up. Huge oversight, they must imagine all their customers are walk ups or parking in nearby garages. We're a bit spoiled by previously living in areas with iPic theaters, and were hoping Hooky might provide an iPic like experience. It's a small step in that direction, but clearly with a lower budget and a less experienced design team. I expect we may give them one more try, after the place has a chance to burn in and get their rhythm, particularly if there's a combination of a good movie and a reservation at an adjacent restaurant like Ocean Prime. But our expectations are going to be fairly low.

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Inside Hooky's movie theaters.

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Bar/restaurant area

Regal Green Hills

3.1

(185 reviews)

4.2 mi

This is a nice movie theater. They have a huge garage that has free parking. You can come out at…read morelevel 4 and go straight to the movie plaza. The seats are a bit old and the bathroom area is kind of outdated. They do have foot rests, which is important. Over all everyone is nice there. I enjoy this theater.

We chose to watch Wicked at this Regal because it's closest to my daughter's apartment and…read moreconveniently located at Green Hills Mall. We were in Auditorium 1. The space between rows is wide enough for the recliners to fully extend while allowing people to easily walk through. The recliners are comfortable but need some refurbishing. The sound quality was good enough. I noticed that in the long 30 minutes spent on previews, there wasn't a short reminder about not using cell phones during the movie. So yes, several people were on their phones texting and on social media throughout the show. That was annoying. The theatre lobby is small and a bit dated. Parking can be tough in the adjacent structure.

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Wanda H.

8 years ago

On January 30, 2018....My husband and I (we are black) were entertaining 10 guest from out of town (all white). I left the group to go home (had to work the next day) and my husband stayed with the group. When they went to the Second Fiddle everyone was allowed to enter but my husband. He was stopped at door and told that he could not come in. When my husband asked for a reason he was told that they do not have to give him a reason. Our friends asked why he could not come in they were also told the same. The manger came to door and also told my husband he would not enter. When my husband question was it because of his race, he was told again you are not coming in and I don't owe you a reason. This was total RACISM!!!! DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE, RACISM, SEXISM, RELEGION RASICM WILL NOT BE TOLORATED.......THIS IS A NEW DAY AND THE SECOND FIDDLE WILL HEAR FROM US AGAIN..... read more

Ted C.

100

7 years ago

As someone who has been coming to Nashville and supporting Nashville bars and restaurants for years, I cannot, in good faith, support this establishment. As a matter of principle I oppose any organization that opposes racism and bigotry. @SecondFiddle is unfortunately not such an establishment. Through discussions with staff and patrons it has become apparent they support artists and patrons who support an inequitable view or America. Bar staff and patrons support a president that is not only comfortable with, but encourages racism and bigotry amongst his supporters. My dollar is my vote and I will not be supporting this establishment moving forward. If you are someone who supports equitable treatment, regardless or race or economic standing, I suggest you do the same. read more

Rob S.

8 years ago

Went to this place last night with a group of friends after a 125$ a plate benefit for the u s Virgin Islands hurricane relief and everyone was admitted then as the last one in our group approached the door the door man stopped him and said he couldn't go in! He said he didn't have to have a reason so we asked to see the manager so he comes to the door and said no he can't come in and again said he didn't have to give a reason just that he can't come in a very rude and unprofessional manner! So I am appalled by this establishment and the racist profiling that took place last evening! read more

Jake B.

9 years ago

I've heard terrible things but now it's official. Some guy named Anthony Cunningham wouldn't let me in because I reminded him of his ex girlfriend?!? Super weird. Guy needs to be fired. If I could recommend either The Valentine or Famous to newcomers, those are a great time! Nashville is about love not hate and this hateful man clearly hasn't gotten over his ex unfortunately :/ read more

Jennifer B.

9 years ago

These people were super rude and racist!! I have never encountered such a disgustingly gross and mean spirited group of people in my 46 years of life! This bar is appalling and I can't even believe how sad and mean they are to minority's and women. They should be ashamed of themselves and learn tolerance and respect for others. Sick WHITE TRASH!!! They deserve MINUS STARS!! read more

Matthew M.

13 years ago

I came into the Second Fiddle last Friday and was extremely impressed! The Adam Stone Band was great and very entertaining! And the bartenders Sarah & Keeley were the best in Nashville! I will definitely be back and would recommend this bar to everyone! read more

Jo K.

3 years ago

Racist!!!! Bouncer told our friend after letting all of us in that they don't allow his type in the bar!! Absolutely unbelievable in the world we live in today that someone behaves this way, it's absolutely disgusting and sad. read more

Michael K.

391

269

14 years ago

holy friggin' redneck city...bands play for tips here and that is unconscionable. some good musicians playing shit music. bathrooms sketchy. read more