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Fogg Street Lawn Club brings lawn bowling to Nashville

The multi-level spot is Nashville’s first lawn bowling venue — with skyline views to boot. Beyond the sport, the club doubles as a neighborhood pub.

The exterior of a multi-level buildings with flags hanging off the side.

Fogg Street Lawn Club is connected to Bad Axe Throwing — a double dose of lawn bowling and axe throwing, perhaps? | Photo by NASHtoday

Lawn bowling has arrived in Nashville by way of Fogg Street Lawn Club, now open at 648 Fogg St.

The new Pie Town venue from the Bad Axe Throwing owners features an 8,000-sqft rooftop bowling green with 15 lanes called “rinks,” each with covered seating. Inside, the restaurant serves British-inspired fare while soccer and rugby games play on the TVs.

What is lawn bowling?

Lawn bowling dates back to the 12th century and is played on a smooth grass surface known as a “green.” It’s similar to Bocce Ball, but uses “large, hard resin balls with a bias to them,” causing them to curve as they roll. The goal is to get your ball, or “bowl,” closer to a small white target ball, called the “jack,” than your opponents.

A turf area designated for lawn bowling with string lights overhead and the skyline in the background.

Lawn bowling with a view. | Photo by NASHtoday

Play begins by rolling the jack down the green, followed by players taking turns rolling their bowls toward it. An “end” is completed when all bowls have been rolled in one direction down the green. Prefer a visual guide? Check out this instructional video.

Pro tip: Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged.

A plate of fish and fries and another plate with a burger and basket of fries.

City Editor Dylan’s pro tip: Always get a side of curry sauce. | Photo by NASHtoday

What’s on the menu?

Whether you’ve played up an appetite, are gearing up for a game, or want to drop by for lunch or dinner, the full-service restaurant is open daily. Some of the featured dishes include:

  • Irish Whiskey Burger | Made with whiskey-infused barbecue sauce, gouda cheese, candied bacon, and onion jam
  • Fish and chips | Icelandic cod filets battered in British Ale and served with tartar aioli
  • Chicken or vegetable curry | Served with Jasmine rice and naan
  • Irish nachos | Steak cut fries tossed in a variety of seasonings (think: salt and vinegar, garlic and Parmesan, and pizza style)

Check out the full food and drink menus + bookmark the watch party schedule.

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