Big Machine Distillery & Tavern

I was blown away by how much better the food tasted than I even expected—every dish was packed with flavor, and the portion sizes were generous. Our server, Bekah, was absolutely the best! She was incredibly attentive, gave spot-on recommendations, and even crafted the best apple cider mule I’ve ever had. The Boozy Coffee was also a standout—my wife said she’s never tasted anything like it before. This spot has officially made my list of must-visit places anytime I’m in Nashville. Highly recommend!

Came to Big Machine Distillery and Tavern the day after Valentine’s Day. Didn’t have a reservation but the hostess was so kind in accommodating us. The bartender was great and provided great service. The “Vimosas” were a hit with the ability to add your own juice and puree. We ordered the biggest machine breakfast for two as recommended by the bartender and it was great! There was live music and tons of conversation in the air. Can’t wait to come again!

Booked the Single Barrel Deep Dive at the downtown Nashville location. We did not order food. The Single Barrel Deep Dive is a tasting of samples, directly from the barrel of four different whiskeys. Two bourbons and two Tennessee Whiskeys. Our tour guide Jim made the experience outstanding. I met Jim a few years back at Pennington Distillery where he led us through tasting of Davidson Reserve products. I had no idea Jim was working at Big Machine. Jim is super knowledgable of both the products at Big Machine as well as the history of whiskey in Tennessee. We spent lots of time talking about processes, differences in bourbon and Tennessee whiskey and general history of prohibition in Tennessee. If you are a whiskey fanatic like me, you will enjoy your time at Big Machine. The samples we had were very tasty and you can purchase a bottle of your favorite pour right from the barrel. It was a nice departure from the mayhem on Broadway even though Big Machine is about 1 block off.

My family and I went here for my son’s 23rd birthday to have brunch and it was amazing! Rory was our server and she made our first time visiting wonderful. She answered all our questions and made excellent recommendations. My family and I do not eat pork products and Rory gave us some options for substitutions. They also had a Live performances. I highly recommend visiting and trying the breakfast brunch. We plan to return! 😀

Very nice and amazing place to go. We was first in line and sat right down. The coffee 4 sample is worth it. The food was delicious. The service was amazing. Nothing bad to say about this. Will be back before we head home. If anyone has the opportunity to eat here I would say yes. But get here when they open. We was leaving and they was a 2 hour wait.

Michael's service at the restaurant was exceptional, creating a truly memorable dining experience. His generosity and kindness shone through in every interaction, making me feel genuinely welcomed and valued. Beyond his warm demeanor, Michael proved to be incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering insightful recommendations that enhanced my meal. His sweet and attentive nature made the entire visit so pleasant that I am already looking forward to returning, specifically because of the outstanding service he provided.

first of all the $25 “bottomless” vimosa is not really bottomless because you have to pay $1 for every refill you get “for the juice.” For the boozy coffee flight you get to choose 4 flavors. I got caramel, hazelnut, white chocolate, and pumpkin spice. All were good except for pumpkin spice, it simply did not taste good. I ordered a hazelnut boozy coffee since I liked that one the best from the flight, the iced coffee I received tasted so different from the flight. It lacked the hazelnut flavor and booze, just tasted like a bitter iced coffee. We split the Biggest Machine Breakfast between 4 people and it was not enough meat. Live music was very loud too, I could barely hear the other people talking at the table.

We had such an amazing brunch experience. The food was wonderful, the bottomless mimosas with the bar was the best. Michael was helpful, attentive, and had such a great attitude. I highly recommend this place and can’t wait to go back.

Best brunch experience in Nashville. Laney was incredible, she was very attentive and had great recommendations for food. Absolutely would come back the next time we are in Nashville.

Rory was incredible and very funny, service was the best. We absolutely loved her. 10/10 ask for Rory!!

Dinner at Big Machine Distillery was the perfect ending to a fun day at the zoo (only 2mi away). We've never been here before and we're looking for something close. From the moment that we entered the restaurant we were treated kindly by the staff (Michael and David). We loved the atmosphere, the music choice was fun; we knew every song, and everything we ordered was absolutely amazing. Out of 5 of us, 4 had delicious coffee, plus 1 pumpkin bushwhacker. We also tried 3 starters: spinach artichoke dip with pita chips, deviled eggs, and Nashville's hot shrimp. Wow! Two of us chose burgers, one chose a chicken sandwich, one caprese, and one pulled pork sandwich. Three of us choose Mac n cheese as a side and let me tell you, I'm normally very hesitant to order Mac n cheese because there aren't a lot of places that make great Mac n cheese.. it was perfection. We also purchased three bottles of bourbon and a t-shirt. Despite the fact that we ordered and purchased quite a bit, we thought our bills were very reasonable and great value. We can't wait to return and to try their brunch sometime (thanks for the info, Michael).

Michael was a great host/bartender who was very thoughtful and offered many tastes of their distillery beverages. We even bought some gin!! Food was delicious!! Was a great experience and will be back when we are in the neighborhood!

Went for brunch and it was amazing! Good scenery outside for pictures. Our host, Jordan was so patient with our group because we had so many questions. I ordered the Big Machine Florentine Omelet and Potatoes and nothing was left on my plate. My friend ordered the Nashville Chicken and Waffles and the chicken was so juicy!!! If in Nashville, please visited this place. Parking lot next to the restaurant.

Jordan was our table host and she gave us the best experience! She was patient with us and super attentive! Loved her! Also loved the food! I love French toast but I'm hesitant when they come "stuffed" so I got my cannoli filling off to the side. But that cannoli filling was perfect! I'd gladly have it stuffed in between my French toast next time! All my other friends also loved their food selections and I sampled the Nashville chicken and waffles from a friend and the chicken was so juicy! Big Machine distills their own vodka so we had Vimosas with vodka instead of champagne which we loved. And you can add your own toppings and juices to create your perfect blend.

Cosmo was not good since I paid for it I'm still trying to finish it. The chicken that was $22 only if you like your whole meal sweet then I wouldn't get it. truffle fries were not good at all. She didn't even offer to take it off. When our food arrived we had to switch tables because it was ants all over the table. It could have been a good experience, but honestly nothing was good. I even had an ant on my plate and the waiter didn't do anything.

So it's time for Sunday brunch? Stop looking, and start heading towards Big Machine Distillery. We are SO happy we found this place on our trip to Nashville and only wish we had something similar at home. The ambiance is great with ample outdoor seating, and it is nicely shaded under canopies. For Sunday brunch, they a special unlimited Vimosa bar (mimosas but with house-made vodka) for $25 a person. They bring you a glass of vodka, you go to the bar and make whatever you want. Rinse and repeat. There's also supplies to make bloody Mary's. And yes, they call it unlimited and I'm sure some people test that, but my experience was a bunch of relaxed people having a good time, no concern for drunk and disorderly. They offered "boozy" coffees that looked and sounded good, but I didn't personally try one this visit. Shout out to our server Michael! He was fantastic and I'd come back just knowing he's working and we could enjoy his great personality again. For food, we got the Nashville Hot Chicken Benedict, and it was everything I was hoping for. Hot, tender, flavorful. A real win. My wife had the stuffed French toast and while I would describe them more like crepes because of how thin the bread was, it still tasted good. In my mind, French toast is thick slices of bread. Still, it was good and she enjoyed it. This is 100% on my bookmarks list for the next time i end up in Nashville.

My girlfriends and I go here for brunch about once a month. The chicken and waffles are my favorite things to get. We love eating here and would recommend it to anyone. It's so cute!!!

This place makes a great burger. I also enjoy that they have their own beers available. There are at least one or two on draft. I believe one is a standard lager and the other one is a rotational. Because they are a distillery of course they have cocktail selections, but they provide a full bar service. I have been here a number of times and I remember that they have seasonal items on their menu which is always fun to try something new. There are plenty of seating options inside and out and there is a free parking lot. The next time I come, I'm going to try one of those Capri Sun looking cocktails in a pouch !

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Delicious food and drinks! Service was amazing, our server Michael was so helpful! This place was decorated so beautifully! We came for a bach trip and we absolutely loved it and plan to come back before we leave!

We booked a Saturday reservation for a party of 7. There are two locations! Make sure if you are using a taxi service you give them the address. This was our 1st time going so we did not know. We got dropped off at the wrong location, causing us to be 30 minutes late. We did call the resturant two times to inform thethem what was going on and thet stated it was okay. Once we finally got there, we were told that they canceled our reservation and we had to wait for them to put together another table. They only hold tables for 15 minutes. I wish this was said over the phone, the 2 times we let them know we would be late past the 15 minute window. Luckly it was not extremely busy. Once we finally sat down, it took a while to get menus for everyone. I acutally had to go back to the hostest area and grab them myself. Our whole table decided to get the bottomless Vimosa. So a mimosa but with vodka. They will pour the vodka for you, and bring the cup for 2 hours. You can also do bloody Mary's. You can then go mixed in different juices and fruits a short walk away. We did placed our food order. It took around and hour to get the food, which we didn't understand why. Again wasn't extremely busy, we even were sitting outside and there were plenty of tables open. Recommendation, make sure you throw in ahead of time your next round if you get bottomless. When the food came out, it was hot and the flavors was good. I ordered the bigger machine breakfast and it was a good fit for myself and a friend to split.

The food and ambiance of this place is good if an outdoor patio and fried food is what you're looking for! Service was a tad slow, but this could've been a one-off thing as it was the first time we've been. The fall seasonal cocktails were AMAZING. I highly suggest the pumpkin espresso martini and apple cider margarita. However, the margarita was made with gin as they don't serve tequila, so while it was still good, just a FYI.

Clean, rustic decor, friendly service, chill vibe, free parking in side lot. Ordered the portobello mushroom burger w/onion straws..surprisingly good for a distillery and very reasonably priced. Will need to check out their weekend brunch next. Do swing by to check them out!

First let me telll you top notch service from Justin and Crystal! I had a girlfriend bring back Vodka from Big Machine and it was another level! So smooth, clean and crisp. So, of course, that meant my first trip to Nashville would definitely mean a trip to the big machine. And boy they did not disappoint!! From the tastings to the food everything was 5/5. So much so that I went back a second time before I left back to California. Everything on the menu sounded amazing but opted for the Memphis Burger one day and the Classic Benedict the other. When it came times to the spirit tastings, they did not hold back. They gave us a taste of everything they had available. Perfect marketing because you better believe I almost bought one of everything. I literally bought a suitcase so I can take liquor back to California. Spirits that you cannot find in California. The vodka is a must 5/5 Their Gin 5/5 .. and trust me I don't drink gin but you best believe I'm drinking this one. The blueberry moonshine 5/5 ..... guess what I bought up all they had left. The premade old fashion 5/5 The Spiked Peach Pouch 5/5 no question that it's spiked! I wish I would've had more room to bring more bottles but as I mentioned before, I definitely will be back on my next trip out!

Just had my birthday lunch (#40!) with my family. I can't say enough about your place! The vibe is amazing, the food is delicious, and drinks are on point! The Forbidden Fruit is absolutely delicious!! I don't usually leave reviews because quite frankly I forget as soon as I leave the establishment. But Kaitlyn deserves to have her praises sang! She is super nice, great personality, and incredibly helpful. I admitted to her that making decisions is a weakness of mine. We landed on the BTA with the mac and cheese. I don't usually take my leftovers home, but I'm already counting down for when I can finish it!

This place fucks. Build your own vodka drinks and their food made me want to go into the kitchen and kiss the chefs on the lips

Tried brunch today and it was great! Service was super friendly and attentive. We had the burger - seasoning was on point and super fresh toppings! The bacon and veggie stuffed crepes- hollandaise was super yummy and didn't drown the dish. Great Bloody Mary. Would've been better if the mix was chilled but solid. We will be back! Restaurant and bathrooms were super clean! Parking was a bonus

Food was delicious! Breakfast potatoes are so good, crepes were banging, and the Nashville Benedict was so good. Very well seasoned and tasty!

Had an horrible experience this weekend, felt discriminated and disrespected. All I was there for to celebrate my friend's birthday. Me being 8 months pregnant they sat us at a picnic table without having back support and we asked to move to the multiple empty tables that sat untouched for over an hour. We were totally mistreated by our server Maddy, at times we waited 20-30 mins at a time for her to take drink and food orders. The food was fine but the service was questionable. I'm all for the service industry but auto tipping for disgusting service is not right.

Michael was amazing and super friendly! The food was great and my boyfriend and I loved the vimosas. Would definitely come again!

Love the trivia here!! The cauliflower bites are lovely. There's always great service too - Rory was awesome!!

I visited Big Machine for Sunday brunch and ordered Classic Eggs Benedict, coffee and a Ray of Sunshine ($12 cocktail). The food was good and I was seated immediately. The only drawback was that the cocktail was overpriced and lack luster and the hollandaise sauce was sweet. Those small negatives could be chalked up to personal preference. I may go back again but I would not order the same items.

Fun fun fun place for trivia! The vodka smoothies at $5 apiece during happy hour are a steal. Totally worth it. There's a good amount of outdoor seating so if trivia isn't your thing, you can still enjoy the ambiance there. Service is warm and attentive.

Apps and beers were great. Love half off happy hour. Service from Callie was wonderful and attentive. We'll be back.

Date: Saturday April 6th, 2024 Ok, first of all, the food we had was excellent, the initial dealings are what were lacking. We arrived 15 minutes before they opened for Saturday brunch. When we walked up, our party of 6 was the second group in line. Our greeting from the host was, Do you have a reservation? If not, all I can offer you is to sit outside, we are completely booked inside." Ok, so nothing on their website suggested reservations for brunch, but anyway, no one was in line behind us. Then he proceeds to say, "You will need to be gone in 1 hour even outside." So that was a rough start... The drinks: In short, they sucked, our group of 6 tried 5 different drinks, and none of them were good. I had one of the alcoholic coffee's myself and it came out lukewarm. Flavor was ok, but couldn't tell there was any whiskey in it. The Food: My wife and I split the Biggest Machine Breakfast so we could get a variety. The scrambled eggs, though simple were prepared perfectly, the breakfast potatoes were likewise near what I would call perfect. I really enjoyed the waffles, though my wife thought they could have been a little crisper. The specialty raspberry and blackberry syrups were awesome! The biscuits were the only thing on the platter we didn't care for, they almost seemed like yesterday's biscuits reheated. Also did not receive the ham that was listed on the menu. The service at the table was spot on, quick and friendly. In short, I would go back for the food, I would skip the cocktails, and I would hope for a friendlier host. BTW, when we left an hour later the inside was still only half full. I do understand that reservations are reservations, but the host could have been at least a little friendly.

I can not recommend this place enough. Their bottomless brunch deal is phenomenal. The vimosas are delicious with a wide range of drink options included. Their food was soooo flavorful. I got the hot chicken sandwich and it was so saucy and crunchy and delicious. My friends got the breakfast biscuit with avocado and said it was very tasty. The biscuits are very tasty. They're not dry. The hot chicken biscuit with gravy so sooooo good. The gravy is not necessary, but it is nice add-on. The ambience is phenomenal. I like that. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well as live music and playing more acoustic. The staff is extremely helpful, friendly and accommodating. They brought food out in a timely manner so whenever we had any request s. highly recommend giving this place a visit if you are in Nashville. It is a short car ride off of Broadway and worth every penny!!

Misty was amazing! She was one of the best server/bartenders I've ever had. The service here is phenomenal. The vibes are so fun! The food is delicious. The vodka slushies are a must! also Wyatt is pretty cool

Drinks are decent here and the staff is usually super friendly. They also do trivia on certain nights of the week. The food is pretty basic in my opinion and a little overpriced for what you are ordering.

This is my first visit to big machine distillery. I went for brunch with a few friends. I sat a a table near the bar in the front. There was a good ambience with a singer for entertainment. The staff was friendly and prompt. I ordered the chicken and waffles with a side of eggs. There's a strong level of competition for chicken and waffles and they delivered. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and with the right amount of heat. It was more geared towards a medium spice level with a good flavor profile.

If you're looking for a restaurant that offers mediocre service, subpar food, and what feels like days waiting around to place an order, man, do I recommend this joint. Tons of better options in Nashville than this place. I'd go to the Wendy's across the street before I returned here!

It is July 12th. It was 93* today. We entered at 8pm and they "decides to not run the air today". We decide to sit at the bar for better service since there weren't any servers per se. The bartender forgot to make our drink orders more than once. He and the other bartender were the only ones on the "floor" besides someone who acted as food runner and maybe supervisor. The bar had ants crawling on it. We had to kill several with cocktail napkins. The doors were all open so flying insects were all around too. The drinks were good (even the lemonade slushie) the burgers were OK and the fries were On Point. Hot,crispy and fresh.

Food 10/10 Drink 10/10 Michael the server he 10/10 ask for him absolutely amazing yess

This is the best breakfast food I have had while traveling. The outside seating is great and good for big groups.

Amazing friendly service! They have remodeled their outdoor area and it's so spacious. Enclosed for the winter and plenty of heaters. Dog friendly which is an A plus plus. Delicious spinach dip with fried pita and chips. Crunchy chicken tenders with the BEST ranch dressing! Crispy seasoned fries. Yummy peanut butter bushwacker for "dessert". 10/10 stars. Phone did not eat first, just go visit!

We had an amazing experience here, we were seated super fast & it was pretty busy when we arrived but our server Michael came over and greeted us quickly. He was very personable and down to earth, we loved our experience with him as our server. The food was delicious & it came out SO FAST we were very impressed. The restaurant was very clean & organized, we will definitely be returning!!! Cannot stress how sweet Michael was!!!!!

We went to try the Big Machine for the first time cause it was the new "hot spot" it's definitely the "spot, the one we don't want to go back to". We love a good brunch with good food & cocktails, this wasn't it. The best part is the singer that had singing in there, she sounded great and she was only in high school. I'm the drinks were terrible, we even asked if we can buy the bottles of vodka and add it to our drinks since it is a distillery but we were told we couldn't do that. The food wasn't great at all. The chicken tasted better at Bridgestone & Baseball stadium food was better than what they had. We weren't a fan of anything else. Service also wasn't the greatest... so there's no reason for us to ever go back.

Great food, good vibes and a stellar playlist. Highly recommend the patty melt and nachos. The also have brunch on the weekends.

I tried this place for the first time with my OFFLINE APP. The service is fast and friendly. I ordered the cookies and cream bushwacker and it was so good!! I also got the chicken sandwich and it was definitely hot and fresh, cokes with tasty fries too. The AC was pumping and it felt so nice while it's so hot out. They have great merchandise for sale as well. Definitely going back.

Some friends and I did an "Escape Game" nearby then walked over to Big Machine for a happy hour. I think we were all thoroughly impressed with the quality, prices, and service offered here. I was honestly shocked at the value of this happy hour--like, shocked so much I almost don't want to review it and spoil what might be a secret. Because honestly, it seems too good to be true that there is a place within the city limits of Nashville in 2023 where you can get such genuinely good deals in a happy hour: $3 beers, $4 shots and select house mixed drinks, full appetizers for as little as $5? Most places these days give you $1 or $2 off of beers and call it even. If you can see my photos, you'll get a sense of the spread we ordered: buffaloed cauliflower, chicken tenders, drunken nachos, pretzel bites, and wings. We also had a couple of drinks each. All for a whopping bar table total of $60! I've had happy hours featuring a half-### app and a beer or two cost that much by myself! Our server was super friendly, and the atmosphere here is laid-back and uber-casual. It was an unseasonably warm day (for Feb) and we enjoyed chilling out on the patio. Definitely a keeper in the rotation for local happy hours.

Food was good , ambience was uplifting too . Great for brunch with friends . Service was also good , server was friendly and attentive

The food, service and ambiance were amazing. My boyfriend and I went for my birthday brunch and got the bottomless mimosas deal.. did not know it came in a cup (definitely worth the price! - Warning - do not chug them, if so 2 will do the trick) unfortunately they are already pre made so if you hate orange juice like me just ask for extra cranberry juice to help cover the orange juice. We also tried their seasonal mimosas which was like an apple cider and it was delicious as well

Kristen was amazing! The food was great and bottomless drinks were so worth it! Definitely recommend stopping here if you are in Nashville!

New to the area and trying different places. Went for the 1st time on a Thursday night around 7:30; wasn't super busy. Met a friend visiting from out of town. Facilty was fun and nice. While the food was decent and drinks were good, the service was severely lacking. There for 10 minutes before we were even brought water. Then a different server finally came over about 20 minutes after to take our order. After the food was brought, no one ever came back to check on our table until about an hour later to ask if we were ready for the check.

Very friendly staff, though I would suggest they look more like punk rock fans than country music fans. That's not a knock, just an observation. They were great to talk with and knowledgeable about this location and their downtown location. Ordered their Winter Fashion and it was VERY good! There was live music playing outside with the patio seating. The guy sounded great!! This place is small but very cool and worth checking out!!

We stumbled upon this little hot spot last night across the street from Johnny Cash museum and Tom Trevor was great The entertainer was great. The drinks were great we met friends we laughed. We had a great time.

So this place was something else, we stopped after we played an escape game which is about 6 mins away. This was a interesting visit. So we had a table top of 7, for book club meeting. We were going to eat and talk about our recent book. We were sat in the indoor/outdoor seating which the weather was perfect for. Our main waitress had brown hair, and tattoos just kinda tossed the menus on the table, took me back for a second. I don't know if our group or 7 ruined her night or what. But she came back to take our order, and asked if we were together or separate. We said separate and she said that was fine. Next thing you know this lady with the blonde hair walks out. She staring at our group and immediately started to shake her head no. So the waitress/bartender then goes "oh no. We can't split them up" and the blonde lady was like "sorry company policy and rules groups over 6 are on one check". So I asked if it was on the website, she proceeded to tell us. Yes it is, when you book you'll see. ( I looked online, and I didn't see it anywhere. Also to add when we tried to book online it told us no for a party of 7). Don't know petty they just proceeded to tell us just send each other money on Venmo . At the end of the night the nicer bartender did offer to divide up the bill, but NOT spilt it up. But we took it, I'd much rather charge 27 on my card. but I'm sorry not everyone can straight up afford to put 190 on their card. We also have a lactose intolerant person in our group. She asked the bartender if the hot chocolate drink, is milk free And she was like no it has milk. Didn't even offer a replacement drink. Just kinda stood there. I've personally had hot chocolate made with milk or water. Whoever the bus lady was with the blonde hair was the sweetest lady in that building. The other bartender kinda came around and was nicer to us by the end. I don't know if the blonde bartender hostess with the mostest, was have a horrible night or what. But she was straight rude. Overall I wouldn't recommend this place. I only gave 2 stars because the bus lady was nice.

Big Machine has an amazing brunch menu. They have live music and great vamosas. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

I really don't have any complaints about this place! Starting with the moment you walk to the door...the staff greets you and you immediately know that you are in a good place. The restaurant is comfortable and have a great laid back environment. The drinks are so good!!!! They are a little strong so I didn't get to drink as many as I wanted but will be back to try some more. The food was so good. We went during brunch and everything was amazing. Will definitely be going back To try the dinner menu as well....