The Patterson House: Nashville's Premier Speakeasy Lounge

The cocktails and food were phenomenal! Everything came out pretty quickly. The city view at night was great. Our server was welcoming and attentive all night to our big group of 8!

Sumptuous, beautifully balanced cocktails. Yes, they're pricey, but oh my, are they worth it! We had dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food - pickled plate; beef tartare; pork chop (with an unbelievably tasty and complex sauce) and cacio e pepe with mushrooms. Service was friendly and solicitous, but not overbearing. Atmosphere is elegant and welcoming - low lighting and soft jazz.

Super solid place to try crafty cocktails. Bartenders are knowledgeable and will help you to pick the right drink. They also take great care in ensuring the drinks are just right and it is awesome to watch them work. Quiet so you can have a conversation and very cozy. A new regular stop for every visit to Nashville.

We had reservations for Fri night. Drinks were excellent! We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the drinks getting produced. They no longer have deviled eggs. You have to take the elevator up to bar.

Our experience at The Patterson House was nothing short of exquisite. I have never experienced such thorough, genuine, and engaging service quality in my life. Pat, Adam, and the entire team didn’t just make us feel welcome—they made us feel at home. The food by Chef Matt Atkinson was absolutely delicious, with some highlights being the local lettuces salad, the fried green tomatoes, the ricotta toast, and the cheeseburger. Every drink we ordered felt like the best one we ever had, until we had the next. Overall a must-go!

Finally checked out the new Patterson location with some friends! We loved the old spot, but the new vibe is even better. It’s so open and bright, and the windows give you the perfect view of the city lights while you eat. The food, drinks, and service were all 10/10. Definitely try the Garden Grove Smash cocktail—it’s so good!"

This place is an Experience that all must try if you want something new and different! I have been a patron for nearly a decade and this is the place that I take anyone that is visiting Nashville. The new location is better positioned, shorter wait time, more seating options and the proximity of parking is better because the garage is nearby, even though it is paid-parking. The menu will satisfy a plethora of taste buds and interests. This is a hidden gem in Nashville.

This is one of the most memorable bars in my mind. I actually stumbled upon it from a Bourdain which I use any time I’m in a new city. Love to follow in that man’s footsteps. Patterson House was everything I like in a cocktail bar. Dimly lit, strong selection of bar bites, excellent background music ( I believe Tom Waits’ dissonant yet pleasant tracks were drifting through the air that day). And of course I have to mention the cocktails- the few I tried were balanced, the menu had a good variety of selections, and the staff was expertly crafting them and eager to help with any selections. All around a damn good bar.