Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
Restaurant
4.5 (701 on Google)
About Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
Fat Bottom Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom on 44th Avenue North in Nashville, in The Nations neighborhood. It opened in August 2012, and it says it was East Nashville's first brewery. It later moved to the West side, into a 33,000 square foot facility.
The taps run from Teddy Loves Pilsner and Ruby American Red Ale to Knockout IPA and Hazel Hazy IPA. HopFizz is a hop seltzer with zero alcohol. Six-packs, cases and growler fills are sold at the taproom.
A full-service kitchen makes pub-style dishes, including a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and a Classic Smashburger. Outside, the family-friendly beer garden and patio have cornhole and string lights. The place feels like a backyard party.
Trivia nights, live music, Sippin' Sundays and Community Sunday Suppers fill the calendar. There are also brewery tours and private events. The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
From Fat Bottom Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does Fat Bottom Brewing serve food?
Yes. The taproom has a full-service kitchen with pub-style dishes. The menu includes a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and a Classic Smashburger.
Can I take beer home from Fat Bottom?
Yes. The taproom sells six-packs, cases and growler fills. The beer menu changes through the year.
Is Fat Bottom Brewing family-friendly?
Yes. Its beer garden is family-friendly. It has a sun-soaked outdoor patio and a kids menu.
What events does Fat Bottom host?
Fat Bottom hosts trivia nights, live music, Sippin' Sundays and Community Sunday Suppers. It also offers brewery tours and private events.
Which breweries are close by?
Czann's Brewing Company is 0.4 miles away, and Bassline Brewing Co. is 0.5 miles away. Little Harpeth is 1.2 miles away, and Blackstone Brewing Co is 1.6 miles away.
Answers come from Fat Bottom Brewing's website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.
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Before you visit Fat Bottom
Check the beer menu and events on fatbottombrewing.com before you go, since the taps change through the year. The taproom opens earlier on Friday, Saturday and Sunday than on the other days. If you have a group of 10 or more, let the brewery know you are coming.
Come hungry, because the kitchen serves full meals. Ask your bartender about the seasonal beers. Grab a six-pack on the way out.
Other breweries are close. Czann's Brewing Company is 0.4 miles away, and Bassline Brewing Co. is 0.5 miles away.