Patio season in Nashville is less of a season and more of a mindset.
Once it hits 65°, we’re outside, margs sweating, dogs everywhere, someone’s friend-of-a-friend playing acoustic covers in the corner.
So we rounded up the patios worth canceling your plans for: sunny, shady, divey, bougie, taco-fueled, beer-soaked, all built for long hangs and bad decisions that start with “just one drink.”
updated spring 2026
1405 Gallatin Ave.
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Strega is the hottest new patio in East Nashville, w/ free outdoor pool, darts, and shuffleboard, and starting their new Patio Movie Nights series (also free), where you can come by and watch a great film under the stars while sipping on some world-class cocktails.
4210 Charlotte Avenue
Neighborhood: Sylvan Park
Otto’s feels like someone turned a garage into the perfect hang—and never told the masses. Tucked in Sylvan Park, this patio mixes retro grit with leafy shade, strong margs, and tacos that don’t miss. Covered bar means weather’s irrelevant, and the crowd’s always in “one more round” mode.
3104 Gallatin Pike
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Lost + Found isn’t just a patio, it’s a whole dang ecosystem. Just opened in East, it’s part hangout, part launchpad, with food trucks rotating, Birdie's wine bar pouring, a rooftop deck overlooking Gallatin Pike, and enough space to post up for hours. Come for a drink, stay because something new keeps popping up.
2318 12th Ave S
Neighborhood: 12 South
Here you will find an abundance of seating outside at this pet-friendly, covered patio facing 12 South. Be sure to check out their daily drink specials and the all day happy hour on Sundays!
2506 12th Ave S
Neighborhood: 12 South
This heated patio features a brick fireplace and plenty of seating. They serve great seafood along with southern classics that will satisfy any of your comfort food cravings.
2902 12th Ave S
Neighborhood: 12 South
Epice has intimate outdoor dining, an aesthetically pleasing interior and serves up modern Lebanese dishes. This patio is great for a sunny afternoon or a warm summer night.
2526 12th Ave S
Neighborhood: 12 South
Swing by Bartaco and enjoy a trio of tacos while sipping a delicious cocktail and overlooking the 12 South neighborhood. Their patio is pet friendly and the Paloma Fresca is perfect for daytime cocktails.
1001 Broadway
Neighborhood: Downtown
Alligator Bar’s open-air setup hits different. Cocktail in hand, lawn games going, and that “wait, this used to be a train station?” energy in the background. The name’s a nod to the building’s old rail days (alligators = baggage handlers, casually), but now it’s all about laid-back hangs with a side of history and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.
121A 12th Ave N
Neighborhood: Downtown
This modern American restaurant pays homage to diners of the past, with the outdoor patio space an extension of the modern design of the restaurant. Try out a few of their signature cocktails and make sure to try one of their award-winning entrees.
33 Peabody St.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Not only do they have a great outdoor dining area, Pinewood also features two dipping pools to help you beat the heat and a full service airstream RV with it's own pool and patio menu. There's bocce ball too, so you can compete in a friendly match with your pals.
320 E Trinity Ln
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Such a beautiful beer garden! They have picnic tables, a fire pit, cornhole, and cowboy golf games, a great menu (pizza, salads, empanadas), and of course, their refreshing beers on tap! Dogs and vibes welcome.
1008 Gallatin Ave
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Get all the island feels at Pearl Diver's outdoor oasis. Notorious for their elaborate cocktail creations, they've got classic (daiquiris, pina coladas, caipirinhas) and signature (Banana! Banana!, Narwhal, Pineapple Upside Down Cake) drinks that'll have you in the summer mood all year long.
731 McFerrin Ave
Neighborhood: East Nashville
We think it must be called The Pharmacy because that's where you go get your medication, and by medication, we mean cure-all burgers. And you could spend all day in the beer garden, that too will make you feel better.
1907 Eastland Ave
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Come for the porch and stay for the margs! Rosepepper is an East Nash staple with its witty announcement sign going viral every other week (or daily, it's always hilarious) and over 70 tequila choices to make the perfect margarita to compliment your meal.
1603 Woodland St
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Come by for a drink and maybe even stay the night at this adorable bar that doubles as a boutique hotel. Their drinks are carefully crafted and the menu is limited but exquisite. Bonus: Roberta's Pizza will also be there!
969 Main St.
Neighborhood: East Nashville
The patio here is impossible to miss! Lots of space to get your breakfast on. Explore around the corner for a beautiful mural by Kim Radford, too!
1200 Villa Place
Neighborhood: Edgehill
Just around the corner from Music Row (next to Old Glory) is this amazing outdoor seating area for those Italian lovers out there! Underneath the fairy lights you can enjoy authentic Italian pasta, pizza, and finish off with their famous Nutella Pizza.
1004 4th Ave N
Neighborhood: Germantown
With plenty of outdoor seating available as well as indoor this dog friendly patio space is your new go-to favorite. With a constant rotation of beer on tap and an in-house butchery and bakery, you''ll always have a fresh selection of brews, BBQ, and baked goods to choose from!
Butchertown Hall1416 4th Ave N
Neighborhood: Germantown
Stop by this aesthetically pleasing garden patio for couple of margaritas and bring your furry friend along for some fresh air. Try out their Texas-style barbecue and craft tacos for a seriously memorable meal.
919 3rd Ave N
Neighborhood: Germantown
The views of the Nashville Sounds' games from this patio are unbeatable, and knock their game day specials out of the park! Over 20 TV's to watch your favorite teams dominate year round.
Social Cantina820 4th Ave N
Neighborhood: Germantown
Also situated next to the Sounds' Stadium, Social Cantina’s patio is basically a standing invitation to day drink. Big, open, and always buzzing, it’s built for margarita pitchers, tacos that hit every time, and a crowd that’s here to have a good time, not a quiet one.
1322 6th Ave N
Neighborhood: Germantown
If you're looking for bar games, this is the place to be. Get in on some friendly competition on Sonny's pup-friendly patio! When the weather gets chilly, they've got fire pits to keep ya toasty.
3790 Bedford Ave
Neighborhood: Green Hills
Open for brunch, lunch and dinner this swanky Green Hills restaurant offers delicious dishes throughout the day. Lots of patio seating with plenty of umbrellas if you prefer the shade!
