Lakeside Lounge

What a dive bar! It’s exactly what you hate to love — super crowded, sticky floors but great food, staff is always busy but friendly and two pool tables to keep you entertained! I absolutely love the vibe of this place, and the crowd is always fun. Don’t miss their waffle fries and Tanning Bed shot. There’s a parking lot with a few spaces but at the peak hours it’s mostly full. Recently, they have set up a new parking system and you do need to get it validated. This is where locals hang out, so you won’t find a lot of tourists at this bar.

The food was good but they screw you on shots.. well tequila is $8 and they give you these glasses that are weighted so they can't be maybe more than 1oz... how is that a full shot?? Crazy..i had 5 and can't even feel them..i won't be back.. rip off. Maybe ok of your not drinking shots...

My husband and I stopped by here while waiting for the doors at the next door venue to open. The drink options were wonderful and prices were more than fair. We ended up getting six drinks for less than $40. The environment was inviting and the staff was courteous. I'm so glad we stopped here and look forward to coming through again when we're back in town.

It was a pretty shitty atmosphere and service and it doesn’t seem like the bartenders and “bouncers” (they looked like 22 year old kids) talk to each other. Not sure how it makes any sense to be assholes about IDs but then the bartender requires everybody in your group at the bar in fear of underage drinking. The vibe was performative and it seemed like the place was trying too hard. Also maybe I’m getting a lil older but it seemed like there were a lot of underage kids there and unfortunately the place was kinda dead for a Saturday night. Wouldn’t recommend this place especially if you’re with a group. You’re better spending your money at any of the better bars around the block.

We popped in to Lakeside Lounge in the early evening, looking for a bite to eat and some drinks before a show that night. We were not disappointed in our choice. There are plenty of drink options. And there's a decent menu of bar food. The smash burger was delicious. And the prices on everything are great. The staff was super friendly and helpful. It's kind of a dive bar, but a great one. We'll certainly go back.

We went to Lakeside Lounge while waiting for a midnight movie showing and we really enjoyed our time just hanging out. I got the BBQ Chicken Sandwich and it was delicious. My parter got a double smash burger that came out wrong, but the kitchen was very quick to fix it, and we were thrilled with the burgers taste. The other three members of our crew got the same aside from one person who got the loaded chili cheese fries and wowwie. So good!! All the mixed drinks we had were right on point, but my favorite was the capri-fun. Which was served in a bag but I bet you could ask for it in a glass lol. Finally, we ended the event with Donna's Pickle Triple Threat. A pickle beer (which was not as pickley as you'd think), a pickle shot which was whiskey with a pickle chaser (which was absolutely as pickley as you'd think) and a hot dog boiled in the pickle beer. It was a+++ after that pickle shot. Absolutely delicious! We will be back for sure!

Chose Lakeside to watch the Super Bowl, and it was couldn’t have been a better experience; chilled, none-too busy (though I bet it’s a different story on a Saturday night), good and cheap beers, food was more than decent and the decor / vibe were superb, loads of TV’s too I could happily lose days in this place, and fully intend to return whenever in town It’s a super example of a neighbourhood dive bar

Been here 1x. Cool dive bar with solid apps, pool, darts. Large space is 1970s basement hipster cool and was mostly cleared out post-Super Bowl. Open late too

Darts, pool, good bar food, always projecting the fight live. Gotta love lakeside lounge. Bartenders are always nice and do a greta job balancing between 50 people at the bar.

Always a solid choice for a cold beer and some snacks. The bartenders are always nice and no matter where the night starts, I always end up at lakeside. There have been some changes in security due to some unfortunate incidents, but I've never felt unsafe. I liken it more to a neighborhood bar than a dive but both would be accurate. The vibes are immaculate, as the kids say.

A buddy of mine took me here as we were on the hunt for some good burgers. The place he wanted to take me to was closed, so we ended up here. The food did not disappoint. You place your order with the bartender, they give you a vibrating pager and when the food is ready you go to the kitchen and pick it up. Got a double patty smash burger with bacon. And some waffle fries. The burger was spot on, or I was just really hungry lol. No, it was good. The added bacon hit the spot. Everything was cooked perfectly. The waffle fries came loaded. Not sure if that was standard. They were good, too. Staff interaction was fine, as me and my friend were the only 2 in there. Typical bar atmosphere in the setup of the place. Fairly large and wide open. I would say come here for the burgers. Not sure how the other good is.

In its heyday, Lakeside Lounge was my go-to spot for a cold beer and a game on the TV. But lately, rumors have been swirling about a decline in this once-favored establishment. Whispers of security issues, staff turnover, and safety concerns have reached my ears. I can vouch for the security issues firsthand--security has always been a weak spot here, and it hasn't improved. Upon my most recent visit, it became glaringly obvious that some of my favorite bartenders had moved on, replaced by a less engaged crew. The safety concerns, too, are well-founded. A friend mentioned a recent shooting in the parking lot, and over the past two years, there have been numerous reports of robberies at night. Nevertheless, I hold a soft spot for a good dive bar, so I ventured over last Friday, only to find my suspicions confirmed. I haven't been 21 for over 40 years, so I understand the need for ID checks, but the attitude from security was unnecessary. They attempted to pat down patrons coming in, although I was spared. Inside, the bartenders seemed more interested in their own conversation than serving guests. When I finally got their attention, I was at least rewarded with an ice-cold beer in a frosty mug for a few bucks--perhaps the only saving grace of the evening. The people-watching, once a lively mix of locals, has shifted to a crowd of East Nashville hipsters and a younger set that doesn't take anything seriously. Watching sports here has become a chore. The TVs are outdated, and any request to change the channel is met with indifference. I would have stayed for more beers, but the staff was too busy vaping and leaning against the back bar to serve me. There was a time when I would eat here, particularly when they had a stellar burger pop-up. If you're craving a good burger now, you're better off walking across the street to the Bad Luck Burger food truck or heading up the road to Joyland. With so many new bars opening in East Nashville, I struggle to find a reason to return to Lakeside Lounge. For the sake of the ownership, I hope they take a deep look into their operations and make the necessary improvements. I haven't completely given up on this watering hole, but it needs significant strides in all aspects to win back my patronage.

I'm not going to lie - I consider myself somewhat of a wings connoisseur. Much to the dismay of my love handles - I've had my fair share of crispy orange perfectly engineered vehicles for God's gift to earth: buffalo sauce. This sauce could easily replace mass manufactured red table wine as the sacrement representing Christ's blood, because it's without blemish. I guess the colors a little off, but I digress. THESE WINGS!!! First of all - they use jumbo wings. Expect them to be girthy. Second of all - I'm not sure what they're doing to make them so perfectly flaky and crispy yet so moist on the inside. Triple fried? I don't know. I don't care. These wings are some of the best I've had. Don't mind if I do.

Lakeside Lounge was fine if you're looking for a local spot without a lot of frills. We were attempting to get into Atta Boy, which is a cocktail bar. While we were waiting, the Atta Boy greeter recommended Lakeside Lounge so we went and it was disappointing - not to mention having to show my waistband and ID every time we walked in...which was more times than I ever wanted in one evening. Also, the drinks are expensive and weak. Not a fan.

Last night, a friend took me to this spot for the first time, and it totally brought back memories of the bars I loved in Cleveland. It's got a great, laid-back vibe--play darts, shoot some pool, or just hang out with your friends. The bar food is surprisingly good, and I'm definitely planning on making a comeback. Also, the bartenders were super nice. You should give it a try!

If you're looking for a dive bar, this is the spot for you. Cheap drinks. Also do yourself a favor and get a Frosty

Lakeside is a happy hour bar in my eyes. If you go at like 6/7, you'll have a great time. Bring a group of friends, find a booth and chill. The bar is great, staff is helpful and the TVs are big. The food is classic bar food, can't go wrong with chicken fingers. Not a fan of it at night as it gets crowded and a bit sketchy.

My new favorite dive bar in Nashville. We went on a Sunday afternoon and the atmosphere was exactly what I was hoping for out of a dive bar: a little dingy, cans of domestic beer, pool tables ($1/game), darts (free), video games (including a Golden Tee esque game), and fantastic chicken fingers. They were also showing the Fury/Paul fight, which was a nice surprise. There's a small outdoor patio that has a limited view of buildings downtown. Will definitely be back

This is probably my new favorite bar, nice bartenders, chill vibe, and good company. Def. Will be coming back here!

Way too loud, bathrooms are disgusting and they don't care about protecting patrons. So many better bars in Nashville don't waste your time

Had a private party. We couldn't get in. Made us sad but that's life. Not sure if we will try again

Went here on Halloween near the end of our night. Bar staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was chill. Dive-bar vibes. They had bob ross tutorials playing in the tv in a loop which I found hilarious and quirky! I got a gin and tonic and some tequila shots. Drinks were good and cheaper than other bars in the area ($8 a drink $5 a shot). The have darts and pool. To play darts you just give them your ID and you have to pay for pool. My friends and I hung out here for a good couple of hours just chatting and playing darts. I will definitely be back here as I loved the older, chill vibes! Check it out if you want to go out but don't want to be at a club type of atmosphere! Pro tip: the entrance is at the side of the building not the front along the street. This confused us when we first were trying to get inside!

I'll be honest, I made some snap decisions upon initially walking into this bar. My friend and I were coming for the Bad Luck Burger pop up for lunch on a Saturday. It was a beautiful sunny day, then we walked into a very dark bar-- talk about disorienting! We ordered our burgers at the bar then took a seat. This bar has a lot of charm. It's got old VHS videos as decoration behind the bar and mini tvs in each booth. If you're considering coming for a burger, DO IT!! It will be one of the best burgers that you will ever have the privilege of eating. It's slightly smaller than I expected and it took a while, but it was so well worth the wait. It is a gorgeous smash burger with two patties and cheddar cheese. It's deliciously charred and crunchy on the edges and it will truly make your day. Average sized parking lot is a bit tight, but nice to have free parking.

I've lived in nashville all my life, never really one to complain, ever. But the last 3 times I have gone there's this one bartender that is so rude, mean, charges people EXTRA, and literally confronted me when I didn't give him a big enough tip. The first time I told him something along the lines of "nice hat bro", and apparently he took offense to that so proceeded to charge me 41 $ for TWO vodka crans. Then I proceeded to go back and be like hey I think this was a mistake, and he was like well try not to insult my hat next time. And for some reason I not only tipped him on the 41$ check but then again on the 21$ dollar check. THENNNNN I proceeded to go there last night and the first bartender that served me was a really nice lady and I tipped her accordingly. But when I went back up that same jerk that was mean to me last time took my order and I didn't tip him this time, at first. Then he proceeded to literally raise his voice and complain to me. So I felt bad and went back to tip him and he then was STILL an ass. Will never being going back because of him. Besides him tho the food is good and everyone is nice:)

If you're into the loud bar scene this is the spot for you. You'll love not being able to hear yourself think or the person next to you. The loaded fries were a delight tho, i will say.

Dive bar feel with pool tables and affordable beer on tap and in bottles. Moved into 5-star territory for the great music and impressive amaro collection. This place was a perfect pre-game while on the wait list at neighboring Attaboy.

Went here over the weekend. Walked in and went up to the bar and the lady bartender that was working that night seemed like she wasn't happy to be there. I asked for a drink on their menu (which I could hardly read on the top of the wall) and got a short snappy response of No. we don't make that. We left right after that. All 3 of us felt the same attitude from her. Will probably never go back.

I've never been towed, let alone by a bar or restaurant that I was actually in, until today. I parked in the very empty parking lot here at 4:30pm on a Friday afternoon, walked to UpDown across the street to meet my friends (sue me), and walked back over to Lakeside Lounge around 6pm where I threw darts with my friends. Our group had a few rounds (I was DD and not drinking) and stayed til 7:30 and I came out to the parking lot to find my car had been towed. So they towed me while I was patronizing their establishment all because I hadn't been there the whole time. Honestly, it was an average bar anyway so it's not like they lost a lifetime customer in me, but after seeing other similar google reviews of this place, I'm wondering why they think towing anyone from their empty parking lot on a slow afternoon because they didn't stay in their establishment the whole time is a good business practice. I'm out $200 to the towing company, they have another horrible review and angry customer to their name, and life goes on.

Eh, 3.5 but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Went on a couple week nights, so no bouncers and didn't eat so can't speak to the issues others have brought up. It does check the dive bar boxes for me, a little dingy, couple ratty pool tables, bartenders who are standoffish at first but slowly warm to a stranger if you're not a douche... oh, and the nearly ubiquitous unflushed toilet visited by someone who only eats frier food that you see in most dive bars at some point. If I lived here, this would def be on my list of regular haunts.

It was a fun spot to watch college football. Great chill vibe. Lots of TVs. Even the booths have their own TV. The food was delicious with big portions. I tried the loaded fries, salad and BLTA.

BEST FRIES IVE EVER HAD! So crispy, definitely get the old bay fries. We got drinks and watched the Titans game!

Excellent hole in the wall. Perfect for a hang or prior/after a show at the Beast nextdoor.

Ok bar. Super crowded all the time. Pretty dirty and takes over 20 mins to get a drink. If you're into that then this is your place.

Nothing special but we are old codgers from the Edgefield which had tons more atmosphere and quality. Upshot is its a place to get a drink and do your post show analysis after Basement East.

I was at lakeside lounge (a bar I have been once before) with my husband and friends. We were enjoying a college football game and we were winning our bets. All of a sudden the two bouncers came up to us and told us we had to leave. We inquired why and neither of them could answer that question. We then requested to close our tab and we were told we were not allowed to close our tab and would have to come back...so we were just going to leave a open tab all night?! The bouncer then told my husband that he could either leave on his own or he would "put his hands on him and remove him". He never raised his voice, cursed, etc. We were just trying to figure out why we were being asked to leave and wanted close our tab. I asked a bouncer to speak with the manager and he said he was the bartender. So my husband and I went to the bar and spoke with him. He claimed there must have been a miscommunication...he stated he was asking his bouncer if he wanted a drink and somehow the bouncer was confused and thought he was saying to remove us. The bartender/manager stated we were fine and didn't do anything wrong. He spoke with his bouncers and we were allowed to stay. We remained for the end of the game and it wasn't until we left that the bouncers apologized for their behavior. The manager never apologized, didn't offer us a beverage on the house, nothing. I have major concerns that we were threatened to be physically removed for what...clapping because FSU scored a touchdown?!? Spent over $100 and what did I get for it?! disrespected... and threatened with physical removal...great customer service!

This place was good until one time I forgot to close my tab. I called and offered them to drive 20 mins to comeback and pay it before they charged it again and they said they had charged it. But my bank statement, which always shows charges right away, showed no charge before the time I called. They lied to me. Absolutely crooked. Will never spend my money there again.

This is my new favorite bar in East Nashville. The bartenders are friendly and rad! Especially Aubriana, she rocks! The drink prices are great! Not to mention, if you like Coors Banquet, they have it on tap and the coldest beer in town. Plus the food I great. I highly recommend the BLT, it's awesome! Stop in and have a drink. You'll have fun!

great local east nashville bar. pool, pinball, sports,... a great spot to meet before or after a concert.

Came for the burgers which were amazing, if I was leaving them a review it would be 5 stars. The female bartender was unfriendly and rude. Their instagram and site says they have outdoor seating. There were some rusty tables and chairs on a dirt patch which was pretty unwelcoming we weren't even sure we were allowed to sit out there.

Fuck this place. They are so rude. Bouncer said we had to leave because we were being "disruptive"? We had no clue what they were talking about being that we were playing darts and drinking a beer and asked to talk to manager. The manager/bartender had no clue what the bouncer was talking about. I find it very unreasonable that management had no idea what they were talking about. Not only was the bouncer unable to back up what he was saying it was embarrassing for him and for me honestly I would never recommend this place to anyone. No one should ever come to this place because it literally sucks.

Great bar, great service, great prices. Bartenders are fantastic! Give them your ID as collateral for darts. Pool, good beer prices, nice dive vibe with no smoke smell or seedy feel. The ideal bar!

False advertising with the name and logo. Ain't not lake. Ain't no ducks. Should be ashamed to call themselves a waterfront/ lakeside establishment. Poor decor poor atmosphere. The feel is that of an aggressor's bar in Pennsylvania or Philadelphia. At the end of the review there still ain't no ducks.

So i went to this bar looking for a good time during covid and the result was the complete opposite. My entire group wore masks and followed protocol. I spoke to the bartender beforehand and they told me that they would begin getting people out around 10:30 pm. We ordered drinks before the 10pm last call and At approximately 10:05pm the bartenders came to our table without any sort of warning and took all of our full drinks that we had already paid and tipped for and dumped them out whilst giving us the middle finger for no reason. We had done absolutely nothing wrong and they treated us like heathens. I can confidently say I will never visit this bar again regardless of a pandemic. I understand the circumstances complete but the workers who we paid and tipped treated us like complete assholes for no reason at all and it was obscene. So unprofessional. I am an east nashville native and i will never go here again.

Easily the best bar in East Nashville, possibly all of Nash. This is the place for beer drinking, pool shootin son of a guns. Not for tourists. Stay away. Seriously.

Just picked up burgers and fries for a good burger. It's been a few years. The burgers were thin and raw. Waffle fries over seasoned.