Chopper
East Nashville, Nashville
Bar in Nashville, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
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 planning details you need are dress code and hours. The dress code is casual, and the schedule gives it service Tuesday through Sunday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday.
Avoid building a plan around 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 food, chef, awards, price, or menu details. Treat it as a casual Nashville stop with 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 the Nashville bars guide, with planning help from the Nashville restaurants guide, the Nashville hotels guide, the Nashville wineries guide, and the 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, and open Sunday from 12–11 PM. That makes it easier to fit into plans across most of the week, with the latest windows on Friday and Saturday.
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 details beyond hours and dress code.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 4–11 PM
- 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: 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.
Venue details
Ambiance
Futuristic oasis interior resembling remnants of robotic technology on a tropical paradise, with a playful retro Polynesian vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Tiki Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Tiki
- Spirits Focus
- Rum
Signature Pours
- Robo Zombie
- Dopamine
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1100 B Stratton Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–11 PM
- Thursday
- 4–11 PM
- Friday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 12 PM–1 AM
- Sunday
- 12–11 PM
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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Unlock the full Chopper guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
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
Is Chopper good for a date?
Chopper can fit a casual date if the 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 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 hours, Friday is 4 PM–1 AM and Saturday is 12 PM–1 AM. Sunday runs 12–11 PM.
What's the crowd like at Chopper?
The dress code is casual. Plan for a casual Nashville stop and confirm directly if the atmosphere is important to your occasion.
