Chopper
East Nashville, Nashville
Bar in Nashville, United States
Why go
Chopper is a practical East Nashville pick for an easy drinks-first date or casual celebration, especially when flexibility matters more than a formal dining setup. Go midweek for conversation or late Friday and Saturday for more energy; choose a wine-bar peer if the night needs a quieter, more structured experience.
About Chopper
Use Chopper as a casual Nashville option when the main confirmed planning details you need are dress code and hours. The verified dress code is casual, the schedule gives it service Tuesday through Sunday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday.
Because the verified information is limited, avoid building a plan around unconfirmed details such as a specific menu, cuisine, patio, chef, price point, or service format. If you want to compare with other named options, consider The Authentique Wine Bar & Crêperie, Van Gogh's Wine Bar, The 5 Spot, No 308, or Rosemary & Beauty Queen.
Better for a casual date than a formal celebration
The clearest use case is a casual plan with flexible timing. Chopper is not a venue to choose based on verified food, chef, awards, price, or menu details, because those specifics are not available here. Treat it as a casual Nashville stop and keep expectations tied to the facts that are confirmed: casual dress and the posted weekly hours.
For a special occasion, that means using Chopper only if the casual setup fits the plan. For a broader scan before committing, use our full Nashville bars guide, with planning help from our full Nashville restaurants guide, our full Nashville hotels guide, our full Nashville wineries guide, our full Nashville experiences guide.
Easy timing is the main advantage
The practical appeal is timing. Chopper is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 4–11 PM, open Friday from 4 PM–1 AM, open Saturday from 12 PM–1 AM, open Sunday from 12–11 PM. That makes it easier to fit into plans across most of the week, with the latest confirmed windows on Friday and Saturday.
Do not overbuild the plan around outdoor seating, happy hour, or food unless those details are confirmed before going. The smarter move is to treat Chopper as an easy-to-fit casual Nashville stop, then choose a more defined venue if the occasion needs confirmed details beyond hours and dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- 1100 B Stratton Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- choppertiki.com
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chopper presents as a quiet, low-key neighborhood bar rather than a theatrical destination. It deliberately shuns flash: the entry is a secondary-suite address on a residential-adjacent stretch and the crowd skews local, the kind of regulars who keep the room characterful without being performative. Lighting and sound are tuned for evening conversation, and the overall register favors understatement—smaller scale, unshowy design choices and a drink program that reads as deliberate instead of gimmicky. The result is a cozy, intimate spot that rewards repeat visits from people who live in the neighborhood.
Best For
This is a bar for locals and anyone after an unpretentious night out—think after-work drinks, quiet dates, and low-key catch-ups with friends. The atmosphere encourages conversation rather than spectacle, so it's better suited to small parties and people who appreciate an attentive cocktail program and a familiar, neighborhood rhythm. Because Chopper deliberately filters out accidental foot traffic and prioritizes regulars, it isn’t positioned as a large-group destination or a loud tourist stop; instead it excels for those seeking a relaxed, conversational evening in East Nashville.
Ordering Tips
Expect a considered cocktail program rather than themed or tourist-oriented pricing. Menus and pours read as deliberate, so ask the bartenders for recommendations or a house favorite if you want to lean into what the bar is doing. Note that the entrance is easy to miss—a secondary-suite number on Stratton Avenue—so look for the address rather than signage. Seating is small-scale and neighborhood-focused, so plan for an intimate bar experience rather than expansive tables or large-party accommodations.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- No 308, Notable alternative
- Rosemary & Beauty Queen, Notable alternative
- The 5 Spot, Notable alternative
- The Authentique Wine Bar & Crêperie, Notable alternative
- Van Gogh's Wine Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Chopper compares in East Nashville
Choose Chopper when ease is the priority. Compared with No 308 and Rosemary & Beauty Queen, it reads as the lower-pressure decision: better for a flexible first stop or casual date, less useful if the night needs a clearly defined cocktail destination or a more styled room.
The 5 Spot is the better cross-shop when live music is the point of the evening. Chopper is the cleaner pick when the group wants drinks without making the venue the whole event. For a date that needs more conversation and less bar energy, The Authentique Wine Bar & Crêperie and Van Gogh's Wine Bar are safer choices.
Value is hard to judge without confirmed pricing, so the decision should come down to format. Chopper is easiest to justify as a flexible East Nashville bar stop; the wine bars are stronger for a planned evening, while The 5 Spot wins when music matters more than sitting and talking.
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Compare Chopper
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Chopper | Nashville | No published awards |
| No 308 | Nashville | No published awards |
| Rosemary & Beauty Queen | Nashville | No published awards |
| The 5 Spot | Nashville | No published awards |
| The Authentique Wine Bar & Crêperie | Nashville | No published awards |
| Van Gogh's Wine Bar | Nashville | No published awards |
How Chopper Nashville compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Chopper?
Reservation information is not part of the verified details here. Plan around the confirmed hours instead: Chopper is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4–11 PM, Friday from 4 PM–1 AM, Saturday from 12 PM–1 AM, Sunday from 12–11 PM.
Is the food good at Chopper?
Verified food, cuisine, chef, menu, award details are not available here. If food is the main priority, confirm current offerings directly before making Chopper the focus of the plan.
Is Chopper good for a date?
Chopper can fit a casual date if the confirmed details work for you: casual dress and service most of the week, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. It is less useful if you need verified details about menu, seating style, or a formal dining setup.
What's the best time to go to Chopper?
For standard evening timing, Tuesday through Thursday run 4–11 PM. For the latest confirmed hours, Friday is 4 PM–1 AM and Saturday is 12 PM–1 AM. Sunday runs 12–11 PM.
