The Patterson House

Visa Dining Collection

4.8 (22)

$30 and under

American

700 8th Avenue South, Fifth Floor, Nashville, TN 37203

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2 people

24 Jun 2025

21:30

Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Charming

We offer limited reservations and operate primarily on a first-come, first-served basis with seats available each night for walk-ins. We accept reservations for parties up to 10 guests.

Sixteen years and countless cocktails later, The Patterson House begins its next chapter atop The Bill Voorhees Building on 8th Avenue South. A pioneer of Nashville’s cocktail culture since 2009, The Patterson House continues to deliver its signature blend of tradition and innovation now through two dynamic drink menus: a modern menu of frequently changing original cocktails and a longer menu honoring The Patterson House classics with 150 rotating selections, plus a curated non-alcoholic list, wine and beer. A newly expanded food menu with help from the chefs of The Catbird Seat offers inventive dishes to complement the bar’s thoughtful and inventive program.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Daily 16:00–01:00
Phone number
(615) 810-8200
Website
https://www.thepattersonnashville.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
700 8th Avenue South, Fifth Floor, Nashville, TN 37203
Area
The Gulch
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Private Room

What 22 people are saying

The Patterson House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nashville
Innovative
Nashville
Lively
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Innovative
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Patterson House offers a "unique and cool experience" with "amazing drinks and awesome vibes." Known for its "outstanding cocktails" and "friendly, accommodating service," this Nashville gem features a "beautifully decorated venue" with a "jazzy, swanky vibe." Patrons appreciate its "creative, delicious" cocktail menu and "fantastic experience."

23 Reviews

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Tayler VIP
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great drinks, awesome atmosphere, but VERY hot inside!
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Tim VIP
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best cocktails in the city and the food is terrific.
The Patterson HouseResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for joining us and for the kind words, Tim! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed it!
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Greg VIP
Nashville13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and outstanding cocktails. Will be back
The Patterson HouseResponded 5 days ago
Hey Greg, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, cocktails, and overall experience at The Patterson House! It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our outstanding cocktails and service. Your positive feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another outstanding experience. Best, The Management Team
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Celeste
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing drinks and awesome vibes. Love the new place!
The Patterson HouseResponded 5 days ago
So glad to hear you had a great time - thanks so much for coming in! Hope to see you again soon!
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Jenny
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just stopped by for drinks. Will be coming back again for the Firm and Honest cocktail! Sooooo good!
The Patterson HouseResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for joining us! Hope to see you again soon!
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Brent
Las Vegas2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I usually don't do reviews but the service was so poor I had to. Drinks were mediocre at best. The old Patterson House was way better. The service was so bad we were offered free glasses of champagne between the wait which we didn't want. We simply wanted the drinks we ordered. They weren't very busy at all. We were there after 11:30pm. I'll say sometimes they try to do a little too much designing their drinks. Sometimes simpler is better. I wouldn't return. My bill was $139 with a $35 tax. Wasn't even about the bill or the tax which is crazy but it's about the lack of service.
The Patterson HouseResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for the review, Brent. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. We understand that our service did not meet your expectations, and we apologize for the shortcomings. We aim to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all our guests, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback on our drinks and service timing, and we will certainly take it into account as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences as we get our legs under us in our new home. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide the quality service you expect from us!
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Tara
New York State1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a unique and cool experience. The drinks and service were amazing!
The Patterson HouseResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for the review, Tara! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience. It's wonderful to know that our drinks and service were able to top your expectations. We always strive to create unique and cool experiences for our guests and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Kelly VIP
Denver / Colorado16 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
No wine options. Only one flaw of red, white, rose. Server wasn’t very friendly. Had higher expectations. We did have a different guy come over and and was much more helpful in sledging a drink that was absolutely delicious.
The Patterson HouseResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations — especially when it came to wine and service. That said, we’re glad someone on our team was able to turn things around and help you find a drink you enjoyed. We’re always working to improve, and your notes help us do just that. We hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back soon.
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Lisa
Nashville5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the decor. Great cocktail selection. Would have liked a few more shareable small bite options.
The Patterson HouseResponded 5 days ago
Hi there Lisa! Thanks so much for coming in and we appreciate your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We have a few more options added to the menu already, and hope to see you soon to give them a try!
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Bonnie
East Tennessee1 review
4.0
Dined on 24 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Went to the new opened location and it’s a beautiful spot. Great views of the city. I thought it would be a quieter ambience but it was really loud. We stopped in for a couple of drinks which service was great. Only reason of the 4 star is due to how loud it was at our booth. It was a little hard to find the exact building but valet was out and pointed us to the right direction. Overall good stop in but could definitely find a quieter spot as a local wanting a quiet time out.
The Patterson HouseResponded 5 days ago
Hi there! Thank you for the kind words — we’re so glad you enjoyed the space, the service, and those city views. We understand that the volume can sometimes be higher than expected, especially during peak hours, and we appreciate you sharing that note. We’re always working to fine-tune the experience, and feedback like this helps. Hope we get to welcome you back again soon!
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The Patterson House is rated 4.8 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

24 Jun 2025

21:30

Booked 43 times today

700 8th Avenue South, Fifth Floor, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Area
The Gulch
Hours of Operation
Daily 16:00–01:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Private Room

Website
https://www.thepattersonnashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 810-8200

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