The Patterson House
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The Patterson House

Nashville, Tennessee

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Nashville's original craft cocktail bar, and still one of the best rooms for a serious drink. The house rules are posted at the door — no standing, no loud talking, no Bachelorette parties. The cocktails are precise, seasonal, and built with the kind of care that makes you put your phone away and just taste. Dim lighting, leather banquettes, zero pretension despite the rules.

Insider tip

The bartender's choice is always the right call. Tell them your base spirit and let them work. The Improved Whiskey Cocktail is a house classic.

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