Grab your favorite pair of shades for some much-needed terrace time. We’ve rounded up 30 outdoor patios where you can eat, drink, people watch, and sunbathe, including some work-friendly + pet-friendly options.
East Nashville
Love & Exile, 715 Main St.
Bring your friends (or your pups) for happy hour in the courtyard from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and all night on Mondays. The covered booths offer some shade on those particularly sunny days.
Pearl Diver, 1008 Gallatin Ave.
This cozy neighborhood cocktail bar is all about tropical vibes. Gather your friends for a photo booth session, too.
Urban Cowboy Public House, 103 N. 16th St.
Attached to the boutique hotel is the rustic-inspired bar and patio where you can put in an order for Roberta’s Pizza.
Reunion Bar, 105 S 11th St.
Venture to the Five Points neighborhood for bites from New Berlin as you enjoy the two-level courtyard.
Curry Boys BBQ, 1304 McGavock Pk.
When you see the pink house in Riverside, you’ve found the right spot. The covered back patio featuring paper lanterns and a minimalist vibe is partially enclosed and open as weather permits.
Here’s a look at four things we tried the first week Curry Boys BBQ opened. | Photo by Oyster Cat Media via Curry Boys BBQ
South of downtown
Crow’s Nest, 2221 Bandywood Dr. (Green Hills)
This two-story sports bar offers an upstairs deck and patio. Don’t worry, there are TVs outside to watch the big game.
Urban Grub, 2506 12th Ave. S. (12 South)
Cozy up by the outdoor fireplace on cool summer evenings and grab a drink from the indoor-outdoor bar in the beer garden.
Greenhouse Bar, 2211 Bandywood Dr. (Green Hills)
Order soups, salads, and sandwiches from The Food Company and plant yourself in the greenhouse — just make sure that you’re staying on the front and back patios if you bring Fido.
Postino, 2317 12th Ave. S. (12 South)
If you visit on Mondays and Tuesdays after 8 p.m., you can get a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $25.
Dos Santos, 475 Gray St. #102 (Wedgewood-Houston)
There are a variety of seating options on the string-lit patio, from outdoor tables and lounge furniture to stools set up at the indoor/outdoor bar window.
STK’s patio is one of three spots at the restaurant where you can order happy hour specials from 9 p.m. until close Sunday through Thursday. | Photo via STK
Downtown + the Gulch
Federales Tacos & Tequila, 636 Division St.
The open-air restaurant and bar serves seven shots in ice glasses, and after you’ve taken it, you can throw it to “ring the bell.”
Church & Union, 201 4th Ave. N.
If you’re looking for a casual yet refined dining experience in the middle of the hustle and bustle, take a seat outside and try the handmade braided ravioli.
Saint Añejo, 1120 McGavock St.
Convertible windows open the entire space to McGavock Street, and the elevated patio shares the indoor-outdoor bar.
Husk, 37 Rutledge St.
This upscale dining experience in a historic downtown mansion offers regional ingredients cooked on an ember-fired grill. The intimate patio is situated off the bar next to the restaurant’s gardens.
Luogo, 211 12th Ave. S.
Enjoy the restaurant’s changing patio installations — reservations are encouraged for patio dining, and walk-ins are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
STK, 700 12th Ave. S.
Upscale dining meets people-watching central at this steakhouse, which has a wraparound patio offering views of Division Street and 12th Avenue South.
Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar, 401 Church St.
With seating for ~50 guests, the outdoor space is enclosed with greenery and lined with white umbrellas for a European-esque dining experience. Take a virtual walkthrough.
Germantown + North Nashville
Butchertown Hall, 1416 4th Ave. N.
Head out to the patio and relax under the shady umbrellas for happy hour (3-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday + 4-6 p.m., Sunday).
Minerva Avenue, 1002 Buchanan St.
This craft cocktail lounge with a speakeasy vibe located in the heart of the Buchanan Arts District features private outdoor patio cabanas + hip-hop, R&B, and Top 40 tunes.
Sonny’s Patio Pub and Refuge, 1322 6th Ave. N.
Order a flatbread before settling in on the patio for bar games. Plus, rent a cabana for groups of eight to 16 people.
Tio Fun!, 1008 Buchanan St.
The name of the restaurant, which translates to “fun uncle,” shines through in its “Mexican munchies” menu filled with the Tijuana dog and the Torta de Chilaquiles.
What’s your favorite side at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint? | Photo by @thehamburgeryelper
West Nashville
Otto’s Bar, 4210 Charlotte Ave.
This former auto shop turned cocktail and taco hotspot boasts a covered patio filled with picnic tables, barstool seating, and lots of lush greenery.
Bringle’s Smoking Oasis, 4901 Centennial Blvd.
This year-round patio offers a turf lawn, cornhole, big screens, and a rotating menu filled with barbecue bites.
Streetcar Taps & Garden, 4916 Charlotte Pk.
Take your pup and eat under the string lights at the outdoor patio’s picnic tables. Fun Fact: The restaurant operates out of what was once West Nashville’s first grocery.
Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop, 4816 Charlotte Ave.
If you’re out with the kiddos, stop by the West location to dine on the patio while they hit the playground.
Donelson
Nectar: Urban Cantina, 206 McGavock Pk.
It’s like sitting in your backyard at this cantina. Come for the yard games and live music, but stay for the bites like sweet-fire Brussels sprouts, churros, and double-decker brisket tacos.
SweetMilk, 329 Donelson Pk., #201
Hit the back patio and open-air bar as weather permits for Southern breakfast and lunch classics, such as shrimp and grits + country-fried chicken.
More the merrier locations
TailGate Brewery, Multiple locations
The taprooms offer Wi-Fi and outlets for working lunches + we recommend grabbing a bite from the Germantown location when the Sounds are playing.
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Multiple locations
Martin’s takes its downtown beer garden seriously with tons of seating, games, and a live music stage. Plus, the Midtown location offers a patio with an outdoor bar.
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers, Multiple locations
Sip on over 36 beers on tap, and visit the Charlotte Avenue location to putt your skills to the test in the golf garden.
Looking for more? Head over to OpenTable for all outdoor seating options in Music City.
