Barrel Proof

"The spirit of the Big Easy is alive and rowdy at this Germantown whiskey and cocktail spot. The New Orleans transplant opened up with an excellent list of brown liquors (over 300 different bottles), plus cocktails. The food menu is all burgers, BLTs, hot dogs, and other food designed to soak up some booze, particularly important when happy hour specials include $7 frozen margaritas, daiquiris, and old fashioneds. Head in daily from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. to take advantage." - Ellen Fort

"WHEN: Daily, 4-6pm THE DEAL: $7 Daiquiris, Margaritas, Old Fashioneds; $2.50 french fries Barrel Proof is a Germantown bar where you can listen to classic hip hop, chat with the bartender about Harry Potter, and admire the taxidermied kudu head mounted to a wood-paneled wall. In other words, this place screams specificity. During Happy Hour, neighbors with their dogs enjoy $7 frozen mini-margaritas served in delightful little coupe glasses and complimentary bowls of water (for the goodest boys). Always order the french fries. They’re only $2.50 during Happy Hour and make a great snack while you sip Barrel Proof’s “OGD” Old Fashioned." - adam sloan

"Barrel Proof is a Germantown bar where you can listen to classic hip hop, chat with the bartender about Harry Potter, and admire the taxidermied kudu head mounted to a wood-paneled wall. In other words, this place screams specificity. During Happy Hour, neighbors with their dogs enjoy $7 frozen mini-margaritas served in delightful little coupe glasses and complimentary bowls of water (for the goodest boys). Always order the french fries. They’re only $2.50 during Happy Hour and make a great snack while you sip Barrel Proof’s “OGD” Old Fashioned." - Adam Sloan

"Barrel Proof Nashville is the second location of the New Orleans Garden District bar from partners Liam Deegan, Jason Sorbet, and Robert LeBlanc. Located in Germantown next to First Horizon Park, the emphasis at this casual hang is on brown spirits — the bar inside boasts over 300 bottles, with 80 percent of them falling squarely in the whiskey category. Don’t expect servers here — or the ability to make reservations. Place your order for food at the open kitchen window and wait for a buzzer to alert you when your cheeseburger is ready to be picked up." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"Barrel Proof will host Mason Hereford of Turkey & the Wolf for a one-night collaboration featuring iconic sandwiches and special menu additions by executive chef Todd Pulsinelli." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones