Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole
Bar · Elliston Place ·
Animatronic karaoke bar with a robotic backup band
Animatronic karaoke bar with a robotic backup band
"When you want the honky-tonk experience without going Downtown (a.k.a. more honk and less tonk), Cross-Eyed Critters inside the Graduate Hotel is the move. Go on a Friday night and you’ll catch plenty of locals singing karaoke alongside their new best friends from Milwaukee or St. Louis, backed by the world’s first-ever animatronic band—think Chuck E. Cheese meets Country Bear Jamboree. The acronym etched above the bar, “I.I.T.Y.W.I.M.W.Y.B.M.A.D.” (If I Tell You What It Means Will You Buy Me A Drink) is a good conversation starter between show tunes, rock ballads, and bawdy renditions of Brian McKnight’s “Back At One.” Order a beer and a shot, take a moment to appreciate the hundreds of velvet paintings around the room, and get ready for a show." - Adam Sloan
"When you want the honky-tonk experience without going Downtown (a.k.a. more honk and less tonk), Cross-Eyed Critters inside the Graduate Hotel is the move. Go on a Friday night and you’ll catch plenty of locals singing karaoke alongside their new best friends from Milwaukee or St. Louis, backed by the world’s first-ever animatronic band—think Chuck E. Cheese meets Country Bear Jamboree. The acronym etched above the bar, “I.I.T.Y.W.I.M.W.Y.B.M.A.D.” (If I Tell You What It Means Will You Buy Me A Drink) is a good conversation starter between show tunes, rock ballads, and bawdy renditions of Brian McKnight’s “Back At One.” Order a beer and a shot, take a moment to appreciate the hundreds of velvet paintings around the room, and get ready for a show." - adam sloan
"There’s a plethora of karaoke bars in Nashville, but the one inside the Graduate Hotel is sure to provide a memorable experience — the stage includes a backup band of animatronic critters. During Tin Pan Week this year, you’ll have to hand the mic over to the pros, but that’ll give you a chance to soak in the music while enjoying a Whiskey Glasses cocktail (bourbon, banana, and black walnut) and small bites like Tajin-topped fries, flautas, and a refreshing paleta for dessert." - Kellie Walton
"The ground-level animatronic karaoke bar remains closed for the time being in order to keep guests and staff safe." - Delia Jo Ramsey
"I was thrilled to see the opening of this animatronic karaoke bar, which features singing pigs leading karaoke songs and has already delighted Chuck E. Cheese and OG Showbiz Pizza fans who rejoice at the nostalgic, playful concept." - Delia Jo Ramsey
