Nashville Best Of 2026 · Best Bar Games
Pinewood Social
Vintage bowling lanes, a copper cocktail bar, dipping pools, and bocce, all in one place in SoBro. “Nashville’s Living Room” is our pick for the best place for bar games in Music City.
The Verdict
Why Pinewood Earns the Title
Some nights call for more than just a drink, and Pinewood Social delivers. The centerpiece is a modern-retro bowling alley built from six reclaimed wood lanes that came from a 1950s Bowl-O-Rama in Indiana, with a dedicated server keeping food and drinks coming while you play. Outside, two dipping pools, ping pong, and bocce make the patio a warm-weather favorite.
It’s just as good for the non-gamers in your group. A 30-seat copper bar sits at the center of it all, pouring cocktails made with house syrups, hand-cut ice, and fresh-squeezed juice, while the kitchen serves Nashville and Tennessee comfort food from breakfast through dinner. Open from 9 am every day, it truly works morning, noon, and night.
6
Reclaimed 1950s Bowling Lanes
2
Dipping Pools on the Patio
30
Seats at the Copper Bar
9 AM
Doors Open Every Day
The Experience
Pick Your Game
Bowl a few frames, grab a cocktail, and take the party outside.
Vintage Bowling
Six retro lanes with full-service dining right in the alley. Balls and shoes are included, and each lane fits up to seven guests. Reserve ahead, especially on weekends.
Pools, Ping Pong & Bocce
The outdoor terrace features two dipping pools plus ping pong and bocce, with food and drinks served poolside. It’s the place to be on a sunny Nashville afternoon.
Happy Hour at the Copper Bar
Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5 pm, happy hour brings budget-friendly cocktails, bartender’s choice pours, and a snacks menu. Pair it with a round of bowling.
The Story
Nashville’s Living Room
Pinewood Social was designed as a place where friends actually want to hang out, whether that means coffee and a laptop in the morning, lunch with coworkers, or bowling and cocktails at night. It brings a restaurant, craft cocktail bar, bowling alley, lounge, and pool terrace together under one roof in SoBro.
The name says it all: it’s a social club for everyone. Families bowl on weekend afternoons, coworkers gather for happy hour, and sports fans meet up before games. It’s even an official Preds-approved spot to watch Nashville Predators hockey.
“Come be social with us in Nashville’s Living Room!”
Pinewood Social
Plan Your Visit
Find Pinewood in SoBro
Pinewood Social sits on Peabody Street in SoBro, just south of downtown. Reservations are strongly encouraged for bowling and the dining room, while the bar and living room welcome walk-ins.
Location
Hours
Sun–Thu: 9 am – 10 pm
Fri–Sat: 9 am – 11 pm
Weekend brunch runs Friday through Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm.
Bowling & Parking
A 90-minute lane starts at $67.50 Monday through Thursday and $90 Friday through Sunday. Get three hours of free parking at the Trolley Barns Garage off Lea Avenue with validation.
Game On
Reserve a lane, round up your crew, and spend the night at Nashville’s favorite social club.