The Patterson House

Nashville, TN · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-19

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

The Patterson House has helped shape the cocktail culture since 2009, and the drinks program shows why. A pre-Prohibition style list spans more than 1,200 drinks built with quality ingredients, meticulous technique, and house-cut ice. The Short Menu carries eight frequently changing originals, while the Long Menu honors the house classics with 150 rotating selections across 12 categories. A private walk-up bar room serves classic Patterson House cocktails with pre-ordered reception bites. Customers describe unique, interesting drinks and bartenders who can mix to preference, including a mezcal-based sweet cocktail.

What should I order?: The King, a cocktail a reviewer described as smooth, mellow, and layered with personality. For a broader survey, choose from the Long Menu's 150 rotating classics or the Short Menu's eight frequently changing originals. Bartenders can also mix a custom cocktail based on your preferences, such as a mezcal-based sweet drink.
Who will enjoy this place?: Drinkers who want a deep classic-cocktail list, a rotating modern menu, and the option of a private walk-up bar room with pre-ordered reception bites. Guests who prefer to describe their preferences and have a bartender build a custom drink, including mezcal-based sweet cocktails, will find that route supported here.
When should I go?: For the classic Patterson House cocktails in a private walk-up setting, the Private Bar Room is the relevant option, with pre-ordered reception bites available. The Short Menu changes frequently, so it rewards repeat visits when you want to see the current originals rather than the rotating classics.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: A pre-Prohibition style cocktail list of more than 1,200 different drinks, house-cut ice, and a dual menu: eight frequently changing originals on the Short Menu and 150 rotating classics on the Long Menu. The Private Bar Room adds a walk-up bar for classic Patterson House cocktails with pre-ordered reception bites.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

A pre-Prohibition style cocktail list of more than 1,200 drinks built with quality ingredients, meticulous technique, and house-cut ice. The Short Menu carries eight frequently changing originals, while the Long Menu honors Patterson House classics with 150 rotating selections across 12 categories. A private walk-up bar room serves classic cocktails with pre-ordered reception bites.

Menu strengths

— A pre-Prohibition style cocktail list of more than 1,200 different drinks using quality ingredients, meticulous technique, and house-cut ice.
— Dual menu structure: eight frequently changing originals on the Short Menu and 150 rotating classics on the Long Menu organized into 12 categories.
— Private Bar Room offers classic Patterson House cocktails at a private walk-up bar with pre-ordered reception bites.

Standout selections

— The King, described by a reviewer as smooth, mellow, and layered with personality.
— Custom cocktails built to preference, such as a mezcal-based sweet drink, per a recent customer account.

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