Tiger Bar
Bar · East Nashville ·
Circus-themed bar with champagne, cocktails, beer, wine, & bites
Circus-themed bar with champagne, cocktails, beer, wine, & bites
"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." - ann walczak, bailey freeman, adam sloan
"Come one, come all to East Nashville’s side show-themed gin joint. Tiger Bar plays up the whimsy with ornate booths, quirky decor, and circus-era memorabilia, doubling down with creative presentations for their drinks and small plates. Primarily focusing on gin-based classic cocktails, don’t be surprised to find a fortune card as a garnish or a frozen horse floating in an ice cube." - Kellie Walton
"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
"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
"The Miracle pop-up has landed at Tiger Bar, which has transformed its 1930s-inspired interior into a holiday wonderland from November 20 through December 29. The cocktails are punny and strong, with Miracle’s signature glasses and mugs to set the scene. Try a Christmasaurus, a festive red dinosaur that’s filled to the brim with pineapple rum, mezcal, lime, coconut and more, or sip the rum-drenched Yippee Ki Yay Mother F*****! from a pair of Santa’s ceramic pants. The food promises to continue the over-the-top vibe with snacks like flamin’ hot mozzarella sticks available for late-night snacking." - Ellen Fort