The Centennial

This was definitely a fun little spot, with tasty and creative bar-style food and a local bar feel. Their salsa is phenomenal and their house made potato chips were also absolutely delicious. The burger we ordered was exceptionally salty and the grilled cheese lacked a bit of saltiness unfortunately but we did have an overall great experience.

What could be such a great dive bar experience fell short by a misogynistic non inclusive vibe by staff. A shame and surprising considering how few people were in the bar. With so many other bars in Nashville, not worth a second chance sadly.

Great bar with great bar food, sports with sound, and a great atmosphere. The best dive bar we been to in Nashville! Always welcoming to everyone!

This no-frills dive bar serves up some of the tastiest burgers. I highly suggest coming on Thursdays when they make excellent burgers paired with affordable alcohol. You will not be disappointed coming here!

Perfect local bar! Drinks, service and burgers are all phenomenal

The regular bar that nashville has been needing! Great food, awesome staff, darts, lots of tvs, cornhole & golden tee to keep you entertained. & in Tuesdays they have taco Tuesday!

Great little "upscale" dive bar. Thursday drafts $4! All drafts, all day! And if you are a Swayze fan...bonus! Staff was so nice!

Taco Tuesday. And the tacos always change. Great staff! And Bodhi guards the outside letting you know: "This was never about the money, this was about us against the system. That system that kills the human spirit. We stand for something. We are here to show those guys that are inching their way on the freeways in their metal coffins that the human sprit is still alive."

Great food, great vibe. I just moved back into the area and this will be a regular place of mine.

I can't express how good these wings are. I like wings but I'm not a crazy wings person- I am crazy for these. My boyfriend and his softball team go here every Thursday- they all get the wings, and he brings me home my own wings. And they're so CHEAP. I'm in love

This no-frills dive bar serves up some of the tastiest burgers. I highly suggest coming on Thursdays when they make excellent burgers paired with affordable alcohol. You will not be disappointed coming here!

Best prices for the product. Quality, consistent staff. True neighborhood bar. Spicy Chicken w chips. Side of Centennial sauce. 11/10

I recently visited this bar, and it left me thoroughly impressed. The freezing cold beer was a welcome relief on a hot day, and the excellent service made the experience even better. The sports bar ambiance was cool and inviting, with plenty of screens to catch the game. But what really stood out was the phenomenal grilled cheese and fries - a mouthwatering delight that perfectly complemented the cold brews. This place is a must-visit for beer enthusiasts and anyone looking for a great time in a fantastic atmosphere.

Out with friends this weekend and one suggested the Centennial to finish watching a game with a beer and a bite. Glad we found this place. My friend described the Centennial as a dive bar. I guess I can see where he is coming from, but I would say more of a neighborhood bar than a true dive (like Dino's or Santa's Pub). First time for me, but the bartender remembered my friends from previous encounters and spent a bit of time getting to know a bit about me, between drink orders, of course. Decent draft beer selection. Not huge, but fairly well curated. Will have to go again to see how often they rotate kegs, but pricing was standard for most bars in Nashville (off the strip, at least). Food is pretty standard pub/bar food, although I did enjoy the Prime Dip and subbed fries instead of house made chips (fries a bit better to dip in jus or mayo). Nothing to write home about, but in the current climate a decent sandwich around the $10-$12 range is a welcome site. I will definitely return when we are over in the Nations area again. Probably on taco Tuesday or burger Thursday.

Very chill atmosphere. I liked the food. I had the French dip type sandwich and their wings with their house sauce. We got the food quickly after ordering, and our bartender/waitress was friendly and also quick on refills/ordering.

Food and service were great! Wings were some of the best wings we've eaten! Reuben was amazing, Turkey club was amazing ...I think everything on the menu is good, you probably can't go wrong!! And our bartender was the best!

Burger and wings were very good! Fast service. Called it in and did not eat in. Great neighborhood go-to for burger and wing cravings!

The Centennial has become one of my favorite bars to grab drinks with friends. It's a no frills spot -- very casual and low key, which is a nice reprieve from some of the busier spots in town. I order food every once in a while. I've tried the spicy chicken sandwich, which was spectacular. A true, blackened Cajun-style chicken sandwich is hard to come by in Nashville. It was perfectly seasoned and the spicy mayo tops it off nicely. Most recently, I ordered the cheeseburger, which comes with your choice of cheese, grilled onions, lettuce and tomato. The beef was slightly undercooked for my liking, but I didn't specify how I wanted it cooked so that was on me. I'm not sure what grade of beef they use, but I wasn't crazy about the flavor. The grilled onions were sparse, which was a shame. The bun was terrific, however. The kettle chips and fries are both great accompaniments to the sandwich. If you're in The Nations, I highly recommend paying the Centennial a visit.

It was a dive bar -on of the employee's words- but clean. Fun, laidback, and lots of sports on if table conversation lags. OHHHH and they have a great hamburger and fries. Seriously, really good!

Just discovered this great little bar in my hood. Plenty of screens showing games. Really good food with vegetarian options, I love it !

This is a hidden gem. Small menu with big taste. I tried the spicy chicken with fries. Not super spicy but very good and the fresh fries were on point. There are lots of TV with all kinds of sports playing. This place has a huge bar with lots of choices if that's your thing. This place is not Military friendly.

Great food, amazing staff! I've been living in Nashville since last year and just recently stumbled on this place. It's not your average Nashville bar; they go above and beyond for their customers and make an effort to get to know everyone. Maddi and Justin run the front and never skip a beat. Mikey the chef runs a tight kitchen - great food, cooked perfectly, willing to take some custom requests, and checks with the guests to make sure everything is how they like it. I highly recommend his Buffalo Wings! If you're looking for the right place in the Nations to grab a drink, a bite, and friendly convo - this is worth checking out.

What a great find! Burger and fries were delicious and Justin was awesome! Highly recommend you visit ASAP!! Devoured the burger before I could snap a pic, but I never write reviews so that's how great it was!!

Neighborhood "dive bar". Delish burgers and wings. Went for a late lunch. Will be back!

The greatest neighborhood bar of all time. Owners couldn't be any cooler, basically no bad spots inside to watch a game.

Lately we have been on a dive bar kick so we decided to check out The Centennial after our dinner, sine we were in the area. When we pulled up to the bar, three things made me very happy. One, they have an actual parking lot! It's small but we had no problem finding a spot. Two, they had Christmas lights still up outside. Yes, love it. Three, the no smoking sign on the door. I love dive bars, but most of them allow smoking which makes it tough for me to hang out too long. It was so nice to walk inside and be able to breathe! The bar is pretty small but has enough seating. The inside is your typical dive bar scene with a few nice touches. I loved the octopus mural on the wall. Also, the Bill Murray photograph was a nice touch. Really liked the feel of this place. They had plenty of TVs to watch the Predator's game and some dart boards for some more entertainment. The server was really friendly and checked on us regularly. I think they had 2 or 3 people working so there was never a problem getting a drink. I was really surprised by their beer selection. A nice choice of craft beers at a great price. We were there during happy hour so it was $1 off draft beers. We also ordered The Centennial wings which were a nice blend of BBQ and Buffalo wings. The menu had a good selection of food so next time we will have to come hungry! Wish we lived closer so we could come here more often!

First off, best wings in town. This is by far my favorite late night spot. The bartenders are killer and the draft beer selection is on point.

Great service and good prices and friendly atmosphere are the main takeaways of this restaurant/bar. Their cauliflower tacos are great. Limited menu with appetizers and sandwiches mostly. But well cooked and variety.

Hole in the wall bar, it's definitely a neighborhood bar. I really enjoy it, the beer is good, it's clean and the food is good. It's a quality bar. Sandwiches; burgers nothing to fancy. The bartenders ask you your name when you order, and remember it.

I was going to wait until I could grab a bite here before leaving a full review, but I liked this place so much that I decided to 5-star my first visit---what a lovely surprise this place was when I was searching for a quick happy hour treat! Great vibe, friendly staff, and an excellent craft beer selection too(that I hear rotates often!). If I hadn't have been on my way to dinner elsewhere, I'd have scarfed down an order of those tasty looking cauliflower tacos like yesterday. Plenty of parking and seating, very welcoming and funky decor, this bar just hit all the high marks from my divebar-loving self(although honestly, it's not a true divebar---just a lovable retro joint that has that lovable "divey" feel.) Can't wait to come back for those tacos though!

This is my personal favorite bar in Nashville. If you're into little dives this is just the spot for you. Kitchen closes kind of early but the wings are elite! Really nice staff and plenty of TVs for watching any games. Probably gonna try and get married here. Bury me under the bar.

Ok, so I may be a bit biased since I'm from a small town in Iowa, but this is the best bar I've found after living in Nashville for a year. Small bar with a big feel! Wood paneling, with old pool hall lights brings you back in time. The bartenders (Sarah, Justin, and Scott) will make you feel right at home. It's a cozy spot to come alone, one other, or many friends, and you always leave with a smile on your face. The food-don't get me started. I hosted my birthday party here and everyone has told me how fun it was, and how great the food is. The chef definitely knows how to cook. My fav is the cauliflower tacos! It's cheap food, cheap beer (including high gravity), and lots of fun. We always bring out of towners here for a good time.

Heard good things so went after work with my dog hoping to get a cold one and chill on the patio. Nope! No dogs- not even on an outdoor patio. Bartender seemed offended I even asked. ??? So I went down the road to The Nations patio instead, where they gave her a bowl of water, a treat and belly rubs. I'll be back!! I realize this is their prerogative but I live alone and work every day. No way I'm leaving my baby home alone all day and night, so really appreciate The Nations kindness towards dogs. Every other dive bar in Nash, too! The 2 stars are for Swayze. Awesome.

This place isn't as cheap as Yelp says. The cheapest beer here is a $3.50 Coors Banquet and a burger costs $9 w/ chips (add $1 for fries). The Centennial has a great feel and the bartender was excellent at his job. If I was rating on service and ambiance, I'd easily give this place a 5 star review. But the food we had was okay at best. I ordered a burger cooked medium and it came out well done and with little flavor. The tacos were fine. You can get much better food at other places in the area for the same price. Overall, I'd definitely stop in here to have a beer with friends, but not to have dinner.

Nice clean atmosphere. Very pleasant service. Good plain down home cooking, nice desserts.

Not sure what the hype is for this place. It's a dive bar with food that is fair to midland at best. The wings were undercooked and just not very good. The fried green beans were the best thing we had but other than that, not really impressed at all. There are far better spots within a 2 mile radius. I don't normally give bad reviews so I won't say this place is bad, just not worth 4 or five stars like most reviewers. Sorry.

If you are looking for a neighborhood bar that is low key and chill then the Centennial is a place for you. It is one of those places where you walk in and immediately feel familiar. Soothing light soft music and a staff that is attentive and not aggressive or overbearing meet exactly what you are looking for. It is seldom that you walk into a place and are immediately relaxed after walking through the doors. I have been to the centennial on more than one occasion and have never left their being unhappy with the service that I have received. They have more than an adequate amount of diversity in their beer selection then even the most discerning connoisseur would expect for a neighborhood pub. Their liquor selection is equal to or better than any that you would find here in West Nashville. After moving to the West Side of Nashville from Germantown I can clearly state that the Centennial is the best neighborhood bar in the city if simply for the fact that it offers great food and drink at a great price.

Came here after reading about their Taco Tuesday special in a local 'Things To Do'-type magazine. It's a little bit out of the way to most of the prime Nashville hotspots, located in 'The Nations' neighborhood, but is a great little neighborhood bar. It has the size of a dive bar, but it seems too nice to refer to it as a 'dive'. Great for sports lovers as they have several TV's around the bar. The level of service was also much higher than at what you'd traditionally think of getting at a dive bar. $2 tacos for whatever is the Taco of the Week and a daily happy hour This week's was a brisket taco topped with coleslaw and it was fantastic. The kind that you want to eat more of (I had 3), but are self-conscious about the prospect of ordering 'another round of tacos'... The chips and queso starter was also tasty.

My wife and I both had the hamburger with pepper jack cheese and homemade chips AWESOME she also had some great Stout draft beer on tap we're going to come back next time and try their wings which were voted best in Nashville for 2017

4.5 I really need to spend more time in The Nations. I realize that the west side is the new east side and there's a lot of new biz and new transplant activity over there, but the various neighborhoods/areas (can we get some Nashville borders? The official city limits stop... where? Sylvan Park?) are interesting to explore. I really enjoy discovering new (to me) parts of the metro. That said, I wound up at The Centennial by mistake. I'd heard of it. I'd covered it. But I was in The Nations to meet up with a friend at another location. Since said location deigned to open on a Monday, a quick check of my memory banks* and we wound up at The Centennial. Excellent choice. First of all, they have happy hour from 3-7. Yes, please. I am not drinking much beer these days (sad trombone) but I am all in with liquor. $4 well drinks generously served in a thick glass will always get my attention and appreciation. Secondly, the music is fun. It's cool without trying hard and fits the mood of the bar. And let's talk about the bar: it's a 'clean dive.' Classy. It has the 'everyone's welcome, especially folks from the neighborhood' vibe but it's clean, the people are nice, nothing's sticky, and the owner (Justin) is a really good guy, committed to showing off his place to any and everyone who enters. The decor has a touch of regal beagle-ness (read: retro) but it fits the neighborhood and the building. From what I understand, Justin had to build out most everything except the kitchen but I think he did an awesome job creating an environment suited to all day/all night drinking, talking and having a low-key good time. I mentioned the kitchen. I didn't partake of the cooked goods, but my chips, salsa and queso for $5 was quite nice. The queso comes in a separate tub. It's pretty thick and veers on tasteless but the salsa is where it's at. It's bright, addictive and delicious. If it comes out of a jar, let me know which one so I can buy it. The chips tasted homemade and were pretty tasty of their own as well. I'd like to come back on a weekend afternoon to get an even better feel for the bar but on a Monday late afternoon, I was very happy with my new find. More than just a great neighborhood bar, The Centennial is a great destination bar. Just don't [redacted] it up. *To be honest, I passed it and it came immediately to mind.

The centennial definitely lives up to it's reputation for great cocktails. I stopped in after a concert on a weekend . The wait wasn't too bad maybe about 15 minutes. Once we got seated at the bar, we were greeted by our bartender. Neither of us were really feeling for anything on the menu. I was looking more for a classic drinks. I ordered two drinks and both drinks were made incredibly well. I am picky about my drinks and the drinks that I ordered were very well done. I love how they leave finishing components out in front of you as they build your order. Very cool.

If you're looking for a dive bar, this is your place. They have great late night food and good beer.

I finally made my way out to the Centennial thanks to a group happy hour. I was excited since I think it bills itself as somewhat of a dive...but can a redone/new bar with craft beers really be a dive? No, but doesn't mean it is bad either! Basically this is a decent sized place that probably used to be a dive but has now been done up into a funky, dive-ish bar. Plenty of TVs. Bar seating or table seating. There's also a back area with corn hole and a decent sized back patio also. I don't normally drink beer as it is too filling so I stuck with Tito's and soda. They were good pours and the guy working made sure mine was never empty and he also could remember everyone's name/drink after talking to them. He's clearly drinking less than me if he can do that! Basically a no frills, fun place to get some drinks at happy hour, relax on the patio, and maybe play some corn hole.

The best wings in town hands down. Centennial sauce. Other great food selections as well but the wings are bomb. Best bar in the Nations.

DELICIOUS wings! Fun atmosphere! Love the cornhole out back and have a fun "non"holiday with St. Patrick Swayze Day. Fun! Owners are great

Since I've been in Nashville I've been going to Centennial. The food is delicious, and the price is so reasonable. The staff is friendly, helpful, and are a bit part of the charm of the business. The drinks are cheap and good.

This place is really great. Very casual, but a beautiful wooden bar and solid food. You can tell a lot of thought has been put into the beer menu and the food menu: the little touches are evident. Good price point; great Happy Hour 3-7pm Monday-Friday. With regards to the food, I've had the wings (Centennial Sauce!), Spicy Chicken Sandwich (y'all, it really is spicy!), the Ruben, and the Califlower Tacos many times. Everything has been delicious. The menu isn't huge--there are maybe only eight items, but they are done well. I'm OK with that. Chips are home-sliced. The drink selection is good too; lots of different beers and a great well tequila--no, really. There is not a lack for burger and sandwich places around Charlotte Pike,but this little gem is an unpretentious, neighborhood bar perfect for The Nations. I can't wait for Tuesday's Cards Against Humanity night!

While everywhere else seems to be targeting the crowd that can afford to spend $15-30 for food at dinner, The Centennial is happy to appease us commoners by offering a cozy neighborhood gathering place and watering hole for a much more reasonable price point. My fiancee and I met some friends here for drinks/dinner last night and were very impressed by the little place. When you drive up, you don't think much of the building it's in but it's all about what's inside. It tries to be a little neighborhood bar where The Nations-ers can gather to watch sports, play Jenga, and generally enjoy each other's company. Two of the owners are heavily involved (read: they work there) in the place and they make sure the service and quality are top notch. Cold beer on an interesting draft list lovingly title "Local, Free Range Beers" and quality, tasty, reasonably proportioned and reasonably priced ($8-12) food options could make this a winner. I had the veggie taco special which came with three delicious tacos with what I think was Korean spiced cauliflower, guacamole paste, and carrots. Had a Black Abbey Guy Fawkes beer to drink. Fiancee had the turkey club which was also high quality and reasonably proportioned. Pros: Portion sizes, price, service, not being pretentious. Cons: It's not trying to be pretentious or anything but a quality neighborhood watering hole. As such, if you're looking for a more upscale dining experience, you might look elsewhere. The finishes, presentation, and fixtures reflect what they're trying to do with the place, which I personally enjoyed. Overall: More little neighborhood pubs like this could be used all over Nashville. Everyone seems to be doing the same thing (local, organic, upscale, modern, etc.) and The Centennial strives to be different, less pretentious, and more focused on the enjoyable qualities a neighborhood bar should have.

Great "small town bar" vibe! Makes me miss the hole-in-the-wall places where I'm from. Not too big and definitely nothing to look at from the outside, but the inside says "Welcome! Come on in and grab a beer!". They have old school darts (with chalk to keep score) and some cornhole boards in the back "yard". The only downside is that there isn't a pool table. Also, the back "yard" really needed to be mowed before I would venture back there. If these two things were addressed, I'd say it would be my new favorite bar!

I enjoyed this place more some years back. It has changed. Good beers. Dive vibe but not prices. It seems to want to be a sports bar, dive bar, locals only bar, heavy metal night bar, we're all about Patrick bar, etc. The staff can be super cool to standoffish. It can get loud. Very loud with people shouting over the TV's. I've dodged first fights, bachelorette parties and darts. It's a spot in the Nation's.....

One of our favorite spots now. The staff couldn't be friendlier, they always ask for your name. The bar is always clean. We've always had prompt service. They're one of the few places in the whole city that serve reasonably priced drinks and a meal. The first few times I ordered a burger because I thought it would just be normal bar food--but I've been so pleasantly surprised. Their fried green beans and queso--wow. Just order it. Their centennial wings have such a unique sauce. The spicy chicken sandwich is the only grilled chicken sandwich I have ever ordered more than once. My favorite though, is catching a Preds game on Taco Tuesday. One of the best tacos I have ever had. Props to the kitchen and staff!

Awesome place. The people here are super nice. Food is excellent. They have a simple menu and that's why I love it. Very chill place and a good spot to get a bite and take it easy.

Visited this awesome bar for the first time last week. Great vibe, great beers on tap, terrific staff. Highly recommend!

So disappointing! I added their Patrick Swayze event to my calendar SEVERAL months ago based on the Facebook Event, with plans for my parents to join me for lunch at 11 because my mom has been a Patrick Swayze fan since the 80s. We arrived at 11 to find out OH NO restaurant doesn't open until 12 today but actually the EVENT doesn't start until 3. WTF?!?! Whoever does the social media updates needs to get with it! I will never go back to this place.

Best bar in Nashville! Nate, Justin, and Sean are rockstars. Pat Swayze mural=ELITE. They have really good food too. Cant beat it.

My favorite local bar!! Best owners/staff, super comfortable and fun environment. We love having this gem in the neighborhood!

We love this place! Simple but great bar food and excellent beer choices. We are here a few times a month and are never disappointed. P.S. you must love Star Wars and Patrick Swayze

Our favorite dive bar ever. Nate and Justin are amazing bar owners, the food is always good, beer always cold, and the crowd always just right. You're missing out if you haven't been here.