Outdoor Bars and Restaurants in Nashville
When the warm weather requires you to get outside and play cornhole with a drink in hand – or just take in the sunset – Nashville has you covered. Here is a guide to outdoor bars and restaurants in Nashville. Now the only questions are, where are you heading first, and which frozen drink are you ordering?

12 South
Playdate – If a giant slide for adults wasn’t enough motivation, Play also has lawn games and is dog-friendly. In 12 South
Donelson
Nectar – another family friendly spot, give them a follow on social media for their special events in the backyard, including kid’s nights and yoga!
Downtown/Germantown
Fogg Street – go for the downtown views, stay for the lawn bowling. This is truly a slept on space.
Jacqueline – a trendy cocktail hang that features oysters and other seafood bites from the Optimist
Sonny’s – giant Jenga, screens for the big games, and lots of fun in Germantown.
East
Cherries – fire pits, an outdoor bar, and just a really great hang in East.
East Nash Beer Works – bring the kids for the playground and the adults to watch the biggest games or movies on the huge outdoor screen.
Urban Cowboy – One of East Nashville’s favorite spots, enjoy outdoor firepits and delicious cocktails.
Melrose/Berry Hill
ML Rose – Both the Melrose and Sylvan Park locations have great outdoor spaces, including mini-golf for the kiddos in Sylvan Park.
South Nashville
Game Terminal – Inside you will find about every arcade game known to man. Outside is all the lawn games and an outdoor bar in South Nash.
Sylvan Park/The Nations
Fat Bottom – this family friendly taproom has a HUGE outdoor space with plenty of room for the kiddos to run around
ML Rose – Both the Melrose and Sylvan Park locations have great outdoor spaces, including mini-golf for the kiddos in Sylvan Park.
SuperNormal – an elevated burger joint in Sylvan Park that only offers outdoor dining
Wedgewood Houston
New Heights – one of my favorite breweries in town, be sure to follow them for their frequent outdoor markets, festivals, food trucks, and more! In WeHo.
West Nash
Tailgate – Headquarters in Bellevue is known for their outdoor movie nights – and the sunset view on the top of the hill is just a bonus.
Raise your hand if you’re ready to sip a cold drink on a warm day! And if you want even more options, check out my guide to some of the best patios in Nashville!



