There are many experiential bars in the city of Nashville, whether you’re bar hopping across east Nashville or sipping champagne in the Gulch. Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole can be found in Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood, and we’d recommend a visit for its fabulous aesthetic, nostalgia-inspired bar menu, and one of the quirkiest bar elements we’ve ever seen, Tennessee or no. Learn more about it below!

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The Graduate in Nashville, Tennessee is a boutique hotel experience located in the heart of the city's Midtown neighborhood. Quirky, luxurious, and known for its Dolly Parton-inspired rooftop bar, the Graduate has managed to create a high-minded sense of kitschy fun perfect for a vacation or weekend in the city.
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If you're a karaoke fan, we'd recommend checking out the moody on-site bar, Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole, for an evening of fun. At first glance, the saloon-inspired space may look like a classic Nashville dive, but the no-reservation bar has a few tricks up its sleeve...
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What makes Cross-Eyed Critters different? It's the first-ever animatronic karaoke bar. Can you imagine belting out all your favorite tunes alongside a robot trio? A bear, pig, and fox will keep you company as you enjoy one of the most inventive evenings out in the city.

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The aesthetic is perfectly quirky, and the low lighting makes it easy for you to enjoy everything from a nostalgic cocktail to classic bar fare offerings. The name itself, "Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole," is inspired by Eric Church's tribute song to Merle Haggard, "Pledge Allegiance to the Hag."
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If you DO get hungry (and an entertaining night out will do that to you), make sure you take advantage of the late-night taco trailer Cross-Eyed Critters provides for that evening fuel.
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You can grab a drink for yourself and enjoy a night out singing the evening away from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday. The bar is currently closed from Sunday to Wednesday, so plan accordingly.
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Will you be joining in the fun? Keep in mind that you can only visit the Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole if you are over the age of 21.

What a fun night out in the city! You can learn more about the experience at Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole both on its official website and Facebook page.

There’s beauty everywhere in Tennessee, but oh how we’d recommend an afternoon spent in Knoxville’s Market Square!

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Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole, 101 20th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, USA