Whiskey barGermantown$$$$
Barrel Proof
More than 300 whiskeys, a bar built from old church pine and a dog-friendly patio in Germantown. The kitchen runs until 1 AM.
#3 in Distilleries + whiskey#7 in Happy hours#11 in Late-night eats#14 in Cocktail bars
What to get
- $7 mini frozen margarita
- $7 daiquiri
- Burger combo ($14)
- A pour from the 300+ whiskey list (ask about the weekly single-barrel picks)
- $7 mini frozen marg at happy hour
When to go
Daily 4–6 pm happy hour on the covered patio; the kitchen runs until 1 am.
Insider tip
Dog-friendly patio with water bowls; pool tournaments (listed under 'Weekly Things' on its site). It's next to Von Elrod's, and the 30-foot bar is built from pine from an old Louisiana church (Eater).
Happy hour
- Daily 4 PM–6 PM$7 mini frozen margaritas, daiquiris, old fashioneds and scotch highballs source
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 544-5215
- Website
- barrelproofnash.com
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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