Chief's on Broadway

First stop in Nashville was to Chief's on Broadway. We enjoyed "the chair" drinks on the rooftop before catching a show on the 3rd floor stage to see Jeff Hyde & Ryan Tyndell - The Songs of Eric Church. They put on a really good show and glad this was our first stop. Very crowded on the rooftop and empty with an extremely loud band on stage on the first floor on a Saturday night. Didn't eat here tonight. Thanks for a cool experience.

Chief’s is an awesome spot right in the heart of Broadway. The energy is electric, the live music is top-notch, and the rooftop view is one of the best in Nashville. We had a great time dancing, enjoying drinks, and soaking in the vibe—definitely a must-visit if you’re looking to have fun in Music City. That said, the bathroom situation leaves a lot to be desired. They were small, not very clean, and clearly not built to handle the number of people the venue draws. A few of my friends had a hard time finding a restroom without a wait, and it definitely became a frustrating part of the night. Still, the overall experience was great and we’d go back—but just know what to expect when it comes to the facilities. With a little improvement there, Chief’s could easily be one of the top venues on Broadway.

We came for the special drinks with the chair in it. They were expensive and sweet, but that’s why we were there(along with tons of like minded people) The rooftop seating and area was nice! The umbrellas were bright and cheery, the view was great and there was even an inside part where you could try to keep a little cooler in the AC. The DJ was doing a great job spinning hits and mashing them together. There are 6 floors to this bar! The best part of that is there are bathrooms on each floor as well as a different “personality”. It was a fun afternoon walking up all the floors, so we took the elevator down when we were leaving! I love the live bands and the energy of Broadway. I can’t get over the sheer number of bars- and they are all always filled with people!

We knew before arriving in Nashville thst we had to come here for the very famous and popular “The Chair” drink. We were not disappointed, it was outstanding. This is a pretty cool place. The rooftop gets very busy but that is to he expected because it is awesome. We loved the elevator..pretty cool. I recommend this place. Stop in and try “The Chair” drink.

Hands down the best bar on Broadway. Had a chior member coffee tour and when we got there we were greeted by Carlos. He let us know we were the only ones on the tour which is unusual, I felt it was my lucky day for sure. Carlos was a wealth of information and took time with us going to each floor. Bleed on paper has taken on a whole new meaning for me. EC does things his way and on his terms in a city that wanted him to sell out. He has say in everything that happens there including the music being played. The quality supersedes all other venues on broadway. Thank you Chief for what you bring to us to enjoy. Thank you Carlos for making our morning visit special. 😊

The food was amazing and our waiter Quentin gave us great recommendations for food and also recs for other cities on our cross country road trip. Everyone who works there was so friendly. The pulled pork, mac and cheese, potato salad, and corn bread were delicious! The shots were also very generous pours !

Great place for music, food, drinks, and rooftop hangout. Melanie was an excellent bartender. Go see her! We were able to see the live band on the first floor and the fourth floor. The rooftop was a fun, hang out with great views of the strip and downtown area.

Unsure on the food; the overall vibe is great and there are several floors with different music playing simultaneously. Seating was very full on the first floor and intermittent on the second; we didn’t try the other floors. Drinks, like anywhere on Broadway, were ridiculously expensive. I appreciated that there were THC based drinks on the menu… bartender wasn’t at all friendly nor accommodating.

Kristine H was a pleasure to meet. She's very kind and attentive. Would recommend the hot chicken sandwich. Cheers!

Creative takes on traditional Nashville hot chicken, with a variety of heat levels. The chicken is crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside (so Yummy!) Ambiance is vibrant and energetic. Service is attentive and knowledgeable staff. My top Choices are: Hot chicken tenders or sandwich, loaded fries, banana pudding

Chief's for drinks, round two. Definitely one of my favorites on Broadway. I'm a daytime visitor before everyone down on Broadway forgets how Momma raised them, snd this place hits the spot. Great music and my go-to day drink...The Chief.

This place was pretty cool. Interior is decorated very eclectically. Bartender very efficient- he had our drinks made in less than 30 seconds. The band that was playing was good and had little comedy bits which was fun. I can't say I'm a country fan, but I did enjoy myself. Made friends with a nice older couple from Texas. You can always make friends at honky tonks!

It's so hard to pick favorites when it comes to bars on Broadway but this spot was in my top 5. Great spot. I felt comfortable enough to dance all night long- something that can't be said for all the bars. We had a blast here. Service was impeccable. The bartenders were soo sweet, men kept buying us drinks, and we had a fun night, zero complaints!!

Sweet bartenders even when they were swamped, prices obviously are a little higher than Nashville average but that's Broadway. Everything tasted great and the rooftop view is really good, it's nice you can see the rest of Broadway + the Cumberland. Decor is cool too!

Got a chicken salad. I asked for extra dressing and received it, but really need more. No one checked. The waitress was very nice, just distracted. The food was meh--ok. The place was a kick. So many floors with a different atmosphere. Loved it!

Great food, great service by Kristine. She was very attentive and the food and drinks came quickly

Wow! Finally open and I can understand it took some time to finish this beautiful building. This was definitely worth waiting for! The rooftop is perfect, both inside and outside seating opportunities. There are so many floors to explore and the live venue is super cute, like a mini Rayman. We sat down and watched Eric Church videos for a bit, can't wait to see some live shows here. ( Tip, go online and become a member!) I love how fun it's decorated and all the details The bbq is delicious and has all the fixings you can wish for. This is for sure going to be my favorite hang out spot this summer.

I've been looking forward to Chief's opening for a while, and it definitely did not disappoint. Had tickets in front and center in the balcony and the view is amazing! That said, my mom had to move to another seat as she couldn't handle that front row balcony as scared of heights. In her defense, the railing on the balcony is incredibly low and I think anyone who has issues with heights will struggle in that section. Servers come to your seats for drink orders. Very kind and quick. Acoustics are perfect inside and I love the vibe. Stained glass windows in the concert venue upstairs and really well designed. 10/10 and can't wait to see more shows here soon!

I was having a great time and we wanted to order a drink and have a seat. The table was dirty so I asked the bartender for a rag to wash the table. He said I have to ask the security for one. I proceeded to ask security for a rag and they said nope that's the bartender's job. I went back to the bar and grabbed a rag to wipe off the table and when my friend asked for a drink, he said I will not serve you a drink, cause you're with that woman who I don't appreciate going behind my bar and grabbing a rag. I said to him I asked you for a rag and you told me I had to ask security. He proceeded to say no I told you to wait a moment and I would get you one. That is a complete and utter lie. I will never go there again because their service is crap!!!!

Good looked great! We did not eat. I had a Bloody Mary which was very good not too spicy. The bartender was very friendly and quick. The music was some of the best we heard in honky tonks all weekend!

Eric Church Chiefs bar was a super fun place. I know it's all about the band but they picked a good one the day I was there. The food was not great so don't waste your time on that here. Security and bartender was just average, did not get the vibe they liked their job which is a downer when you come to have fun. Definitely check out this place.

What a place. Six floors high with a view of Broadway from the top. Fortunate enough to get to experience Ecic Church in his place in the small entertainment room on floors 3 & 4. Fantastic place to visit. Live music on the bottom floor.

Great ambience inside. Has 6 floors with a rooftop outside area. Bbq restaurant part of the facility. Food looks delicious

Got an email on July 3 to come to Chief's for an XM Music Row Happy Hour. I'm a Church Choir member and have a brick dedicated to me there like other Church Choir members do. So my wife thought it would be cool to check it all out. The email invite said special guest might arrive, so of course we were hoping to see Eric. We hung out on the first floor a bit, followed by drinks and listening to piano style music on floor two. Both were great. Went up to floor five for the BEST BBQ. Our waitress was awesome. That whole crew on floor five really seemed to have a good time. Then we went to floor 3 for the XM Happy Hour. After a few hours they kicked off the part with the special guest. We were told by staff there Eric was supposed to be in that day, but sure enough after a couple hours into the Happy Hour show out walked Chief. It was an awesome experience. So happy to be a Church Choir member. What an awesome experience. It won't happen often so we felt blessed with this experience to see Eric up close and personal.

Excellent and wonderful food. The ambiance is unmatched. And don't even get me started on how incredible the service was. 10/10!!! Beyond what I could have imagined. We love it here!!!!

The place has a cool vibe with a cool interior. If you're on broadway and want to get a good cold beer and enjoy a cool place stop at this honky tonk

Such a fun place, the building is gorgeous and the staff is so friendly. Alabama Hannah is a must try!!

Spent a couple hours there one weekend. Fun place, great music and able to walk around in there.

We got allusive tickets to one of Eric Church's steeple performances in his new bar Chiefs, the one Morgan Wallen threw a chair off. Anyways, on that same infamous rooftop you can grab some amazing Rodney Scott's bbq. I fell in love with Rodney Scott's in BHAM AL so was excited to get to enjoy it before the performance. I got the smoked turkey sandwich and Mac and cheese as a side. It was so good. The turkey was juicy and the Mac was fresh and tasted homemade. We got amazing seats (first come) overlooking Broadway, super cool! I love Eric Church and after tonight I love him even more!! This bar/restaurant/venue and more, is a must if you're on broadway.

Hail to Chiefs! The newest addition to Lower Broadway's neon neighborhood has arrived in loud fashion. Chief's is a reflection of its namesake, Eric Church. It is many things in one. The first floor is expected. A live band and huge bar. The decor is different from other honky tonks... the classic Tiffany style/vintage Pizza Hut (for lack of a better description) lighting fixtures are a fun touch. But it is as you climb the stairs that this place gets different. The dueling piano bar was my absolute favorite. The players were great at crowd inclusion and humor. Highly recommend! The Ryman inspired performance venue is cool. Complete with church "stained glass" windows and pews. When there isn't a show, you can watch Eric's videos. Then, another floor up, there is a full bbq restaurant. We didn't sample but it smelled great. Now, the rooftop was a let down for me. It's set up as a dining area for the bbq. For a rooftop with a primo view of the river, I feel this is a vast under use of the space. And the bbq sauces/condiments sitting out on the exposed tables in the heat? That's an ew for me. But overall the venue is poised to be a great stop on Broadway. It's cool, fun, and different enough. We left smiling and looking forward to our next visit!

This place rocks!!!! On the second floor you can hear two deaf pianists ruin your favorite song! What a deal?!!!

I don't write too many reviews about places typically, but I had to for this place. It has such a cool unique vibe compared to many other places on Broadway and the staff are super friendly and funny! I came here with a group of friends and we had an absolute blast! The music is great too. Jordan was our bartender and we loved her! She is hilarious and can make some really good drinks :) We will definitely be coming back!

Super fun, smaller for Broadway standards but it's because of the live music set up which is like no other. Great roof top, chairs were heavy up there. Great drinks up top, cool vibe.

Service was great, had a great time hanging out. Rodney Scott BBQ was out of this world. Could not have asked for better Pork Belly Burnt ends, hush puppies, and corn bread! My wife enjoyed the drink, they was made good she said.

Great great staff, amazing. However, the rooftop needs a DJ or some sort of live music, it was absolutely dead, and there's no reason for that. What a waste of time

I honestly had a large variety of items because we had six people and all tried a little of each others items. I was very disappointed by the lack of seasoning on everything. Two of my friends with us enjoyed their meals.

My girlfriend and I were refused admission due to my size. Doorman said I was too big to control if I got in a fight (I'm 6'6" and a jacked 255 lbs.). I'm the VP of a large company that works with the NFL. I would never jeopardize my career for a dumb bar fight. What kind of BS discrimination is it not letting in big guys? Why hire 5' 8" 170 lb. Bouncers uf that's the case. Being from LA, this would never fly. My GF and I were sober and VERY well dressed. It was ridiculous.

Got a chance to try Rodney Scott's burger week submission this week. Four ounce smash burger adorned with two pieces of thick cut pork belly, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, bbq sauce and pickles. Great flavor, good mouth feel, and satiated belly. There was good music to keep us entertained during our wait so overall a great experience.

We did not eat dinner at Chiefs, but the menu looked great. We had a wonderful server and she did a great job suggesting yummy drinks to try. We also did the Jell-O shot! I love the decor of the restaurant and the nods to NC. The view from the rooftop was amazing! I would for sure go back.

Fun place, surprisingly good BBQ, and a great rooftop deck for a comfortable spring day!

I'm giving Chief's five stars because of the decor. Very cool spot if you want to get your honky-tonk fix in! Drinks are what I expected/classic bar cocktails. Unfortunately I did not try the food so I don't have much to say there, but the atmosphere was very cool and the live music was amazing. Make sure you take the time to check out all the floors upstairs.

I was double charged. Had a sandwich replaced on Saturday the meal would've been a $10 difference. I check my account this morning and I was charged $74 on the 2nd and $84 on today. Horrible!!! Can't get anyone on the phone either.

Services is terrible. We waited 49 minutes for our food and it came out cold. Do not recommend. good for bar but not for food.

It was my first time dining at Chief's and was immediately greeted with Southern hospitality. I had a friend take me out to get some BBQ that represented the city and Rodney Scott's did not disappoint. It was nice to find a friendly, bright, and quiet spot off the hectic, party strewn streets of Broadway to catch up with an old friend and share a delicious meal. Our server Quentin was fabulous. He checked on us repeatedly but without being invasive. He made great recommendations on the menu and walked us through their 3 unique sauces and when the food arrived I was greeted with the Alabama white sauce and the house made hot sauce which were fantastic. I would definitely recommend Quentin and Chief's for people visiting Broadway looking for a fun atmosphere, great service, food, and reprieve. Now, to explore the roof and the other 5 floors of entertainment!

Food was amazing! Tried the BBQ! The Mac & cheese was the best! Drinks were tasty! Friendly service! Will definitely be back!

Great venue for food and entertainment. Kristine is Chiefs best bartender by far! She's the reason we go there.

Saw a show last week. It is an intimate venue with nice acoustics, minus exterior bar noise during quieter songs. The smallish wooden bench seats in the balcony were a horror show. Not sure how any one of larger stature could survive sitting on these for long.

Sitting in the window overlooking Broadway with a gentle breeze listening to a rendition of the Arlo Guthrie/ Steve Goodman "City of New Orleans!" Say what you say.. yep.. but the music soon morphed into Walkin After Midnight by Patsie Cline.. Although I had to show my ID twice to get a beer (I'm 68!) and point out that my change from a $100 bill was WRONG... the ambiance of all the Eric Church posters was certainly a change of pace from an ole honky tonk feel! Eric holds a residency at the performance space upstairs which certainly would be fun!!

Small place and very crowded on main floor. The band was really good but there was nowhere to even stand. Beers not so great and pricey. We went upstairs and it was pretty empty. They had a guy playing a piano and singing and it wasn't really our type of scene. Didn't stay long. One beer and out.

By far the best service and friendliest bartenders here at Chiefs. We stopped at a couple other places before we made it here. They did not come close to comparing to the bartenders on the 2nd and 3rd levels!!!

Great bbq, good bar, good service. The only bar that carded everyone during the daytime and claimed it was Tenn law.

Kristine was the greatest bartender so nice and sweet. Everyone needs to check this place out and enjoy every aspect from the food to the drinks to the service was outstanding

Kristine was warm and welcoming! Chatting with her made our last afternoon in Nashville just perfect! Thank you, Chief's!

Kristine is a level 10 bartender! Turkey club is the bomb! Also loved the pork rinds w/ pimento cheese. We will be back!

My girlfriends and I ate here two of the nights that we were in town visiting. The first night, I had the brisket platter with cheddar sausage. The macaroni is to die for! And the hush puppies are some of the best I've ever had with the sweet butter. The second night we went, I had the prime rib sandwich, at first glance, I was not impressed, but it was absolutely delicious. Both nights that we went, the service was excellent. This is such a great spot right on Broadway. I am so glad we went back a second night, it did not disappoint!

Had paid concert seats but was not allowed to use the elevator to get to the show on the 3rd floor. Apparently this was due to a private party on 2nd. Which they blocked. Even more baffling no bathrooms on the 3rd floor so I'm stuck hustling the stairs. The exit here does not face Broadway which is even weirder! The problem with this place is the design. You can't get to anything without a hassle.

Everything on the rooftop was fantastic thanks to our server, Quentin! The drinks were great. The salad with pulled chicken was very tasty and the fries hit the spot! If there is a downside to the bar, it would be that they had the live band mixed so loudly that no one was even sitting down there to hear them. There's no better way to keep playing to an empty room... so loud we ran past the speakers.