Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCentral Bar + Kitchen
Nashville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Central Bar + Kitchen pours drinks all day—breakfast through dinner—with a cocktail list balancing classics like the black walnut Old Fashioned against originals such as the Afternoon Smoke mezcal spritz. The wine list covers sparkling to red with approachable glass pours, while local drafts and a dedicated zero-proof lineup round out the program. Bartender Kirby earns guest praise for tailored, balanced cocktails.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Old Fashioned: Elijah Craig, vanilla demerara, and black walnut bitters, upgradeable to Knob Creek or Whistle Pig. For something lighter, the Watermelon + Guava Margarita or the Sazarac with Bulleit Rye and absinthe shows range.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a menu that spans breakfast to dinner will find options, whether they want a classic cocktail, a local draft, or a zero-proof spritz. The range of wines by the glass and bottle suits those wanting flexibility.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wines by the glass run $14–$20; local draft beers $8–$10 for 16oz; zero-proof cocktails around $16.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is available at every daypart, from breakfast to dinner, and includes both classics and originals. A guest account highlights bartender Kirby's ability to tailor drinks to individual tastes, adding a personal craft element.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad cocktail menu spans classics and originals, served across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The list includes a black walnut Old Fashioned, a Sazarac with absinthe, and fruit-forward numbers like the Watermelon + Guava Margarita.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are available across every daypart, from breakfast through dinner.
- — The menu balances classic structure with original creations, such as the Afternoon Smoke mezcal spritz.
- — One customer account praises bartender Kirby for balanced, flavorful drinks and personalized recommendations.
Standout selections
- — Signature Old Fashioned: Elijah Craig, vanilla demerara, black walnut bitters, with Knob Creek or Whistle Pig upgrades.
- — Sazarac: Bulleit Rye, absinthe, house-made demerara, and bitters.
- — Afternoon Apricot Spritz: Tanqueray, Aperol, Giffard apricot, strawberry, and bubbles.
Pricing: Cocktail prices not listed; Old Fashioned offers Knob Creek +$4 and Whistle Pig +$6 upgrades.
Wine
A wine list covering sparkling, white, rosé, and red is available by the glass or bottle, with pours from Moet Chandon to Daou Cabernet. Pricing stays accessible, and happy hour offers specialty glass pricing.
Menu strengths
- — The list spans four styles—sparkling, white, rosé, red—by glass and bottle.
- — Glass pours from $14 to $20 keep entry approachable.
- — Bottle pricing from $44 to $80 covers a range of occasions.
Standout selections
- — Moet Chandon sparkling, Argentina—glass $20, bottle $80.; Whispering Angel rosé, France—glass $18, bottle $70.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $14–$20; bottles $44–$80; 187ml Prosecco $14.
Beer
The beer program leans local and draft, featuring breweries like Bearded Iris and Fat Bottom, plus domestic, import, and cider options. Happy hour includes specialty draft pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Local draft selection is priced at $8–$10 for 16oz, a fair value.
- — The list includes a range of formats: cans, bottles, and draft.
- — Cider and domestics add variety beyond the local IPA focus.
Standout selections
- — Bearded Iris 'Homestyle' IPA—local IPA, 16oz $10.; Fat Bottom Ruby Red Ale—local ale, 16oz $8.
Pricing: Local drafts $8–$10 for 16oz; cans, bottles, and draft available.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof cocktail list offers three named drinks, including the Lost on West End with pineapple guava oleo and non-alcoholic Giffard aperitif. These are listed on breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.
Menu strengths
- — Zero-proof cocktails are listed on all daypart menus, not an afterthought.
- — The Lost on West End uses layered ingredients like pineapple guava oleo and non-alcoholic Giffard aperitif.
- — Three named zero-proof options give choice beyond a single mocktail.
Standout selections
- — Lost on West End: pineapple guava oleo, non-alcoholic Giffard aperitif, guilt-free bubbles—$16.
- — Universal Sound: Giffard pineapple NA, guava oleo, lime.
- — Tide & Tempest: guilt-free aperitif, pineapple, guava, NA bubbles.
Pricing: Lost on West End priced at $16; other zero-proof prices not listed.
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