July and August offer perfect nights for sitting outside and enjoying the warm weather here in Middle Tennessee. Here are a few Nashville restaurants with large and fun patios for your next dinner out on the town:
1) Kung Fu Saloon
http://kungfusaloonnashville.com/
1921 Division Street
Nashville, TN 37203
When you put together a vintage arcade, sports bar and late night dance party you get Midtown’s newest hot spot Kung Fu Saloon! They have 24 beers on tap along with a full bar offering along with food ranging from cheeseburger eggrolls to kimchi cheese tots to cookie dough eggrolls. They’ve got vintage video games galore, but one of the best parts of the restaurant is the outdoor patio that features assorted seating, ping pong and an outdoor bar.
Hours of Operation: 11am – 3am daily
Kitchen hours: 11am – 10pm daily
2) Pinewood Social
https://www.pinewoodsocial.com/
33 Peabody Street
Nashville, TN 37210
Pinewood Social features a large and assorted food menu as well as a great selection of cocktails, wines, beers, mocktails, spirits and coffee. You can bowl inside but don’t miss the outside pools and bocce ball on the extensive patios.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7am – 1am, Saturday & Sunday 9am – 1am, Airstream & Pools open 11am – 11pm daily
Call for reservations: 615-751-8111
3) The Pharmacy
http://thepharmacynashville.com/
731 Mcferrin Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
Known for their burgers and their beer, the Pharmacy in East Nashville offers a cozy outdoor patio with garden bar and seats for plenty! Get there early or expect an extensive wait, but try any of their burgers or the bratwurst and it will be worth your time.
Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday 11am – 10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am – 11pm
4) Virago
https://www.mstreetnashville.com/virago/
1126 McGavock Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Though the Japanese fireside grilling and the sushi are amazing, it’s the rooftop patio that steals the show! There are seats galore and the ambience is so perfect that you may never want to leave.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 5pm – midnight, Sunday 5pm – 10pm
Call for reservations: 615-254-1902
5) MAFIAoZA’s
2400 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37204
MAFIAoZA’s has been a 12th South staple since 2003, being known for their Two for One Tuesday with all day and night 2 for 1 draft and bottled beers as well as 2 for 1 slices of pizza from 4pm to 9pm and double pours of liquor from 4pm to 10pm. The 12th South location has a great covered patio to enjoy the sights and sounds of the area while the new Franklin location has a rooftop patio adjoining The Factory at Franklin.
Hours of Operation: Monday – closed, Tuesday-Sunday 4pm – 3am