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Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge, Nashville, TN

Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge

4.5
4.5
115 Reviews
$30 and under
American
We are a fun-lover's neighborhood hangout serving up Good Mood Food, Power Packed Drinks and an Action-Packed atmosphere with bar games galore!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (615) 953-7846

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Chris Cunningham

  • Neighbourhood

    Germantown

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Great for brunch

  • Nashville

    Good for groups

  • Nashville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nashville

    Great for brunch

  • Nashville

    Good for groups

  • Nashville

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. Jennifer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely LOVE Sonny’s! The food is phenomenal, drinks are fantastic, and the service is fantastic. Can’t recommend enough!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food was great! Wasn’t prepared for how loud the music was, definitely a fun vibe. Not a place you can have much conversation with friends….

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on May 4, 2023Thank you for all of the kind words! Hope to see you again soon.

  3. MandyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sonny’s is always good! It’s one of our favorite places to visit and to bring friends.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on May 4, 2023Thank you, Mandy!

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch spot! DJ played great music and love to see all the dogs.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on April 19, 2023Thank you! Glad to hear you had a great time. Hope to see you again soon!

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Fun if you are looking for a party vibe but no way you can hear anyone even next to you at 6 pm. Didn’t realize this is the type of restaurant I booked for dinner. Lots of tvs and food was good but only would return if I wanted a party vibe

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on March 28, 2023Thank you for the feedback! It has definitely been a livelier crowd on the weekends with March Madness! Hope you will try us again soon.

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The place was a new experience, wasn't sure what vibes to expect. Its perfect for rowdy fun with your friends with the plus of being casual enough for a well behaved dog. Service leaves a bit to be desired though, the staff's friendly but not attentive. Was there a little over an hour and my water glass was never refilled or even offered. I tipped cause I'm a bit programmed that way, but not a place u wanna go for service. It's more for fun as long as you are occupied with good company, the service quality will be an annoyance but not a deal breaker.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on March 6, 2023Thank you very much for the feedback! We are sorry that you were given anything less than top-notch service. We hope you will give us another shot in the future!

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    So unbelievably loud!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on January 24, 2023Hi there! We are always open to specifics on your experience so we can aim to make your next visit top-notch. If you could share if you were in the clubhouse or main restaurant? Also - was it live music or karaoke? Thanks so much!

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great customer service

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you!

  9. RoseC

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great vibe. I would definitely visit again next time we are in Nashville.
  10. LaurenV

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location for college game day with friendly staff.
  11. 7iron

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Had a ton of fun even though we are not regulars. Good place, a little loud.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on November 2, 2022Thank you for the feedback, 7iron! Hope you will see us again soon!

  12. AmyB

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place with good patios. Karakoke on Saturday nights. Flatbread pizza was really good. Lots of tv’s. Good place to watch the game.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on October 24, 2022Thank you, Amy! Wanted to point out that we have Karaoke on Friday AND Saturday nights starting at 8pm for anyone who might be curious! We hope to see you again soon!

  13. TerranceH

    Nashville

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Fun place. Very loud! Drinks were great! Limited menu and limited choices, but BBQ chicken pizza was very good.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on October 24, 2022Thank you for the feedback, TerranceH! Hope you will try us again soon!

  14. MT09

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was good. A little loud. But will def be back.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on September 26, 2022Thank you, Macy!

  15. JadeN

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved Sonny’s. Our server on the patio was awesome!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on September 20, 2022Thank you and we are so glad to hear this, JadeN. Hope to see you again soon!

  16. AllyB

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The environment was energetic. Great music! The flight of margaritas was legit! We loved the food too. We will be back for sure!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on September 12, 2022So happy to hear this, AllyB! Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

  17. OccasionalFoodie

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    It’s bar food. It’s not upscale bar food or well-executed bar food. It’s just mediocre bar food. Sonny’s is probably a pretty cool neighborhood hang out for locals who want a casual place to hang out, but it’s certainly not a destination to go for.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on August 8, 2022Thank you for your feedback, OccasionalFoodie. We hope you will visit us again soon!

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best service ever and the people were so awesome and friendly!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on August 8, 2022Thank you very much! So happy you enjoyed!

  19. JjB3

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The BEST food we had during our time in Nashville!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on August 4, 2022Wow! Thank you so much! Hope to see you again soon. Thank you for visiting!

  20. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Sonny’s! The food is always great, haven’t met a server yet who isn’t awesome & the atmosphere is so fun. Keeps us coming back!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on July 31, 2022Thank you so much!

  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    I was extremely concerned with the number of dogs in the common area, two which were sitting at the bar with their owners. There is an outdoor patio, which would seem more reasonable, so that pet hair is not floating around on guests’ food. Another annoyance that my party and I witnessed was the number of waitresses, who petted the fur babies, went to retrieve our food and brought it back without washing their hands. Lastly, I booked the reservation for a birthday brunch and was impressed with the photos on the booking app but when we got there, the menu was limited to nearly none of those items and mainly included a pancake social. Overall, the vibe was nice.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on July 15, 2022Thank you very much for the feedback! We will review all of these items with our staff and team. Hope you will try us again soon!

  22. LaurenG

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a reservation on for Monday, June 20th, showed up to the restaurant and they were closed for maintenance.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on June 28, 2022Lauren! So sorry this was the case! We reached out to everyone that had made a reservation - so sorry we didn't reach you! Hope you will try us again soon.

  23. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Food was not impressive, but service and ambiance was exceptional.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on August 8, 2022Thank you for the kind words about our atmosphere and hospitality! Sorry to hear your food was less than top-notch! We hope you will try us again soon!

  24. Jasmine

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely recommend! Has a great vibe and atmosphere. We will be back for sure!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on June 15, 2022Thank you for the kind words, Jasmine!

  25. Lauren

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. We could tell they were short staffed but our server did a wonderful job of attending to us and providing us with great customer service. We enjoyed the happy hour drinks and the vibes were good.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on June 15, 2022Hey there, Lauren! So glad you had a great time with attentive service. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was amazing. The food is consistently great, the atmosphere was amazing, the waitresses/waiters are awesome, and the games are good too. This is one of our favorite places to eat and hangout.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on June 7, 2022Thank you so much for all of the kind words! Hope to see you again soon!

  27. DarrellT

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall we had a great time and the food was very good. The brisket sandwich was awesome. Three of us ordered the cucumber side salad and we didn't like it at all. My biggest issue is that I like dark beer and they don't have any. Their darkest beer is what I would call medium. That won't stop me from going back though.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on May 25, 2022Thanks for the feedback, Darrell! Hope to see you again soon!

  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Accommodating and super quick

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on May 25, 2022Glad to hear it! Thank you!

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a reservation for standard seating but got a patio table once we arrived which was a nice surprise as it was a beautiful day. We loved the food and drinks. Music was nice. We will be back!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on May 11, 2022Thank you! So happy to hear it!

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the vibe will be back again great customer service

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on May 9, 2022Thank you! Happy to hear it!

  31. SamarraW

    Little Rock

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose this place to start the celebration for my husbands birthday. Absolutely enjoyed ourselves. The Berry Bull Blast was everything.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on May 11, 2022So happy you had a great time! Our Boozy Red Bull Slushie (Berry Bull Bash) definitely gives you Nashville wings! Hope to see you again soon.

  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had a wonderful evening sipping margaritas and listening to the music. This is a great casual venue, sort of like a great neighborhood pub. It’s large enough to move around so if the band is really rocking, you can get away from it, enjoy the music but still carry on a conversation. Corn hole also was a nice diversion. We really enjoyed ourselves.
  33. McKenzieP

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Sonny's is a great little hidden gem in Germantown. Always great food and the drinks are outstanding!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on April 18, 2022Thank you so much for the kind words, McKenzie!

  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot to hangout with friends and you can bring your dog .

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on April 11, 2022Thanks!

  35. ShannonB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They canceled our reservation hours after we booked it, due to a music event. This is the second time that they have canceled a reservation I’ve made with them Bc of an event they were hosting. They need to control their reservations better.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on March 21, 2022Shannon, we are so sorry! This is definitely not how we like to do things! If you are so inclined - we would love more information on this experience. (Ex . . .How far in advance was the reservation, do you know who contacted you?) Thank you so much!

  36. AlexandraN

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    The music was so loud and we were right next to the live band. We had to scream to converse with our friends and actually lost our voices. Would go back when there is not live music or when the porch is opened up with warmer weather

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on March 18, 2022Thank you for the feedback. So sorry your experience was what you had hoped! Looking forward to seeing you again in spring and summer.

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Thought I’d try it out. More bar than restaurant. Average bar food at Germantown prices.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on March 18, 2022Thank you for your feedback. Hope to see you again soon!

  38. Sherry

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved Sonny’s; great atmosphere, great food will visit again soon!!

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on March 10, 2022Thank you very much, Sherry!

  39. DedraC

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience5
    This is one of my favorite places to eat/hang however, Friday night was slammed packed. I waited for 30 minutes for a drink. I couldn't find my regular person so I asked a guy waiter (tall guy, red hair/beard) for my drink/waitress and he acted almost offended. Some of the staff were super rude.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on March 10, 2022Thank you so much for your feedback, Dedra - and thank you for being such a great patron! So sorry the service was anything less than stellar for you! Thank you for taking time to let us know - without knowing we can't improve! Hoping to see you again soon!

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a cute place! Food and service were wonderful.

    Sonny's Patio Pub and RefugeResponded on May 9, 2022Thank you for the kind words! Hope to see you again soon!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge using the Order Online button. Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 953-7846.

Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge is rated 4.5 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge

1318 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208-2604

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Germantown

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Chris Cunningham

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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