Tiger Bar

"The decor at this cocktail bar is sideshow themed, and the drinks are designed to be interactive—like the Split Faced Girl, a visually dynamic highball with a rich espresso martini on the bottom and brûléed sour lemon-drop foam floating on top. Both layers taste incredible on their own, but you can unlock a new, third flavor profile when you mix them together. This place is perfect for a second date because there’s plenty of dim light for new romance and private conversations. Make sure to get your fortune read by the retro Zoltar machine in the back, too. Maybe it’ll predict a third date?" - adam sloan

"Tiger Bar is your ticket into the wild world of the sideshow circus (with cocktails that feel particularly suited to the environment). There’s velvet, fringe, hand-painted signage, vintage portraits of sideshow greats, and booths that are designed to look like circus caravans. The bar specializes in gin drinks with a heavy emphasis on martinis, but there’s something for everyone here: try the Negroni that comes with cotton candy, or spin the wheel for a Mystery Elixir of the bartender’s choosing. Tiger Bar also does a champagne toast for everybody at midnight, making the place feel like one big, fizzy party. Reservations are critical if you don’t want to deal with a lengthy wait, and cocktail attire is required, but the fuss is worth it. Make sure you check out the trippy bathroom before you leave." - bailey freeman, ann walczak

"Taking over the former Walden space in East Nashville, Tiger Bar is what happens when P.T. Barnum gets his hands on a modern-day saloon. The retro circus-themed bar comes courtesy of the Pearl Diver crew — you can enjoy your freezer martini or cotton candy-topped negroni in one of the booths fashioned to look like a sideshow railcar before diving into high-touch snacks like the Panisse & Caviar, a chickpea fritter topped with crème fraîche and caviar." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"Tiger Bar is your ticket into the wild world of the sideshow circus (with cocktails that feel particularly suited to the environment). There’s velvet, fringe, hand-painted signage, vintage portraits of sideshow greats, and booths that are designed to look like circus caravans. The bar specializes in gin drinks with a heavy emphasis on martinis, but there’s something for everyone here: try the Negroni that comes with cotton candy, or spin the wheel for a Mystery Elixir of the bartender’s choosing. Tiger Bar also does a champagne toast for everybody at midnight, making the place feel like one big, fizzy party. Reservations are critical if you don’t want to deal with a lengthy wait, and cocktail attire is required, but the fuss is worth it. Make sure you check out the trippy bathroom before you leave." - Bailey Freeman

"Taking over the former Walden space in East Nashville, Tiger Bar is what happens when P.T. Barnum gets his hands on a modern-day saloon. The retro circus-themed bar comes courtesy of the Pearl Diver crew — you can enjoy your freezer martini or cotton candy-topped negroni in one of the booths fashioned to look like a sideshow railcar before diving into high-touch snacks like the Panisse & Caviar, a chickpea fritter topped with crème fraîche and caviar." - Eater Staff