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a plate of food
a plate of desserts
a bowl of food
Gather Round

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A Community
Destination

As the closest restaurant and outside bar to campus, we're a community destination with good eats and camaraderie as strong and warm as a pour of Tennessee whiskey.

  • Complimentary valet parking for diners*
  • Closest hotel to Vanderbilt University

*Excluding special events and overnight parking.

Hours of operation

Monday-Friday: 6:30am -3:00pm, Dinner from 4:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday-Sunday: 7:00am-3:00pm, Dinner from 4:00pm-10:00pm

Bar Hours: Monday-Saturday: 4:00pm-12:00am & Sunday: 4:00pm-10:00pm

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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

American Fare, Nashville Style

From the Seven Layer Adobo Chicken Salad to our Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Central Bar + Kitchen delivers a local flavor worth the trip.

Dinner

Cocktails

Save The Date

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28 Mar

Longest Happy Hour Ever

Join us after your meeting or after a long days work in the Central Bar + Kitchen for the Longest Happy Hour Ever! Enjoy a half off Draft, glass of wine or a specialty cocktail for only $10. We look forward to seeing you there!

29 Mar

Kirby Lyle

30 Mar

Callie McCullough

05 Apr

Chris Carpenter

06 Apr

Kirby Oelling

12 Apr

Megan Barker

20 Apr

Lauren May

26 Apr

Vanessa Carter

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Bar

“Order Me a Cold One”

Take a seat and enjoy the warm atmosphere at our indoor drinkery; or, sip, mix, and mingle on our bustling outdoor patio. With two fully-stocked bars to choose from, glasses are full, and spirits are high.

located at nashville marriott
at vanderbilt university