The Local

Aug 2024Highlights: Live music. Not on Broadway. Good food. Big patio. Food: I didn't see anyone that mentioned the potatoes! They are GOOD. The loaded fried and the side of fried are the same but they are chunky-spiral cut that have a very satisfying crisp. Especially for a girl that can take or leave the side of fries. I also had the pulled pork cause I didn't see any recent reviews on it. It was a bit sweet, honestly nothing special but good. I would ask for like three times the pickles to add a little bite and they were also just good. Vibes: very casual. Seat yourself. Easy. Loved it. Staff was good, keeps and eye on your drinks, checks-in not too much, not too little. Music: 7-10p; we had a full band for a regular act that was sick. They did well, older country. Takes requests:)

Ice cold beer and live music. What else could you ask for. Great service. I did not order any food. But the plates being delivered to other guest looked delicious and smelled amazing!!

Nick and I stopped here for lunch. We shared the grilled chicken bacon, ranch wrap, and fries. The chicken inside the wrap was delicious. Normally, I need a side of ranch to dip the wrap in, but the chicken was so flavorful and juicy I did not need anything extra. The fries were very unique, and you could tell they were fresh cut and crispy. The meal was excellent with plenty of food for the two of us. Stop by here if you want some delicious food with great service.

The Local is our go to for good food and great local music. The food is not your typical bar food either. I have ever had anything bad from here. The loaded local fries are a must and the salmon is my absolute favorite. Random for a bar, but it has amazing flavor in the fish and the veggies that come with it. If you like blue cheese, they make theirs in house and I buy some to take home! My husband always gets the burger and it's a really good size. It's loud and often crowded, but the patio is amazing and you can still hear the music. They heat it durning the winter and have the screens up during the summer. Feels like your "local" bar, where everyone is friendly and it's just good fun!Park across the street, the paid lot is actually very reasonable and safe.

Visiting Nashville for the first time so this was one of our many first experiences and I gotta say it was spectacular.The service was as amazing as the music. All their live performances are originals and they did a phenomenal job selecting their musicians. Every one of them were so unique, set apart from each other when it came to style, but what they all had in common was that they were so enjoyable to listen to. Even my boyfriend who doesn't drink was happy to stay till 11 purely because the music was so good!Our server (who's also a bartender), Jade, took care of us. she was everything and more. From thoughtful to attentive, and killed it on everything we asked of her. She's an iconic people person who could likely do it all in sleep. We were so grateful for Jade's intuitive hospitality and vibrant energy that tied everything into one great experience.We ordered the pretzel bites as an appetizer and the chicken ranch wrap with their jalapeño ranch on the side (loved that ranch). Both were delicious. I'm a sucker for pretzel bites wherever I go and these did not disappoint! It came with their in house beer cheese sauce and coarse mustard and I was happy with both of them.Thank you to everyone at The Local for the best Wednesday night one could ask for!

What is not t like? We enjoyed local music and the beer was cold. I even enjoyed the furious appetizers we had while enjoying the music. The service was spot on.

We've been here a couple times and never disappointed. There is always great music from some very talented musicians. The food is very tasty. I recommend the loaded nachos and chicken strips. Wait staff is very attentive. There is an enclosed porch that can be a little chilly. Parking can be a little tricky. Get there early if you want a table.

Ahh this place was amazing. It has such an intimate vibe. We just so happened to come across it when looking for a place to grab a late night snack (9:00pm). There was a gentleman outside of the establishment that greeted us and was super friendly. The wait staff was prompt and very attentive. The live music made the visit even better. Chicken tenders basket with homemade ranch and honey mustard: 5/5 The wing basket; wings were covered in a house specialty sauce can't recall the name: 5/5 This has easily become one of my a new spots to visit more often. If you're in the area, go check it out!

Pros:Walkable from campus and hotel area thru the parkOutdoor seatingMusic scene is greatDecent menu and food is surprisingly good for a bar - highly recommend the mushroom swiss burger and wingsGood amount of local brews all on tapAttentive serviceCons:Seating is limited inside - we struggled to pull together 2 tables without disturbing the bar's flowDidn't love the fried pickles or thick cut friesPro tip:Come when a local artist is playing and enjoy some apps. The cider on tap is refreshing too.

The bigger lady with the flannel and the pumpkin hat on is absolutely terrible if you get her as a server ask for someone else. She's been terrible to us all night and had an attitude. Everyone else has been so polite:)