The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
East Nashville, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden is a practical East Nashville pick for burgers, casual drinks, group-friendly meals. Choose it when the night needs to stay relaxed and easy; look to Lyra or Peninsula when the occasion needs a more dinner-led feel.
About The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden is a casual Nashville option. Verified planning details are limited, so the safest way to frame it is by the facts that are available: the venue is in Nashville, the dress code is casual, it keeps daily hours that run from late morning into the evening.
Use this page as a practical planning note rather than a detailed menu or service guide. Specific dishes, drinks, prices, seating details, service formats are not verified here, so confirm any must-have details directly with the venue before making plans.
Best for casual planning
Because the verified dress code is casual, The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden is easiest to consider for a relaxed Nashville outing. If you are comparing it with other named options, Lyra and Peninsula are other venues to review before deciding what best fits the occasion.
For planning, the most concrete detail is timing: The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden is listed as open 11 AM–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–9:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–9 PM Sunday. Confirm current hours with the venue if timing is critical.
Where it sits in a Nashville night out
Among Nashville dining options, this is best treated as a casual stop unless you verify more specific details directly. Mas Tacos Por Favor, Alebrije, Dino's Bar & Grill, Lyra, Peninsula are other named venues you may want to compare depending on the kind of evening you are planning.
For broader planning, use Pearl's Nashville restaurants guide if this meal needs to sit alongside a fuller dining shortlist, or Pearl's Nashville bars guide if the night is more drinks-led. The grounded takeaway: The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden is a casual Nashville venue with daily hours, but specific menu, drink, price, service details should be confirmed directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 731 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
- Website
- thepharmacyburger.com
- Phone
- +1 615 712 9517
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Pharmacy reads like a true neighborhood anchor: unpretentious, approachable and social. It sits on a bungalow-lined residential street and draws a steady crowd that prefers a dependable burger-and-beer routine over transient dining trends. The outdoor beer garden functions as the venue’s living room, where regulars, families and solo visitors mingle on warm nights. The overall effect is relaxed and charming rather than curated — a place built around repeat visits and easy conversation rather than one-off culinary spectacle. Service and atmosphere lean casual, reinforcing the spot’s community-minded identity.
Best For
This is a go-to for casual hangouts, post-work groups and family outings. The beer garden invites groups of friends and families to linger while solo diners can tuck into a corner with a book. Because the operation is built around burgers and draft beer it also suits late-night visits when neighborhood crowds spill onto McFerrin Avenue. It’s not meant for formal celebrations or multi-course tasting menus; instead it excels at relaxed, sociable meals where conversation and a solid burger-and-beer pairing are the point.
Ordering Tips
Keep it simple and stick to the signatures: the Pharmacy Burger, White Oak BBQ Burger and Three Cheese Burger are the anchors of the menu. The draft beer program is presented as a core part of the experience, so order a local pour alongside a burger to match the beer-garden vibe. Portions and prices skew approachable, so this is a good spot for sharing fries or adding a second burger for a group. Prioritize casual pairings rather than elaborate tasting sequences; the venue rewards straightforward, reliably delicious choices.
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How it compares in Nashville
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden is the casual burger-and-beer choice in this set. Dino's Bar & Grill is the closest cross-shop for a bar-grill night, but Dino's is better when the priority is a stripped-back bar mood. Choose The Pharmacy when the group wants a more meal-centered casual hangout.
Mas Tacos Por Favor and Alebrije make more sense when the food direction is the decision. Mas Tacos is the clearer pick for a taco-focused meal, while Alebrije is the better fit when the group wants a more specific Mexican-leaning outing. The Pharmacy is easier when the table wants burgers, drinks, fewer menu negotiations.
For a more composed dinner, look at Lyra or Peninsula. Peninsula is the Southern American option here and reads more like a planned dinner than a casual beer-garden stop. The Pharmacy is the lower-pressure choice; Lyra and Peninsula are stronger when ambiance and a fuller dinner experience matter more than ease.
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Compare The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden | Nashville | ; | No published awards |
| Mas Tacos Por Favor | Nashville | ; | No published awards |
| Lyra | Nashville | ; | 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #48 |
| Peninsula | Nashville | Southern American | 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 James Beard Awards2025 Michelin Bib GourmandPearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Alebrije | Nashville | ; | 2025 Resy Best of the Hit List2025 New York Times The 23 Best Restaurant Dishes |
| Dino's Bar & Grill | Nashville | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden good for a special occasion?
The verified dress code is casual, so it is safest to think of it as a relaxed Nashville option. For a more specific occasion, compare details directly with Lyra or Peninsula and confirm current information before booking or visiting.
What are alternatives to The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden in Nashville?
Other named venues to compare include Mas Tacos Por Favor, Lyra, Peninsula, Alebrije, Dino's Bar & Grill. Confirm each venue's current hours, menu, service details directly before choosing.
