William Collier's - Nashville

Last night, my wife and close friends attended a show at Marathon Music Works featuring Girl Talk. We enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Two Ten Jack before heading over to the venue. Arriving early, we decided to grab a drink at William Colliers. While I wasn't overly impressed with their beer selection, I spotted some cans of Bearded Iris Homestyle in the fridge that weren't listed on the menu, which excited me. I asked the bartender about buying one, and he promptly opened a can and sold it to me—he was great, by the way; a friendly guy with curly blonde hair. About 30 minutes later, I returned to the bar for a second round. My wife, a significant beer enthusiast, was disappointed she didn't get a Bearded Iris when I ordered the first round. This time, a different bartender assisted me, but I didn't anticipate any issues. I ordered two Bearded Iris beers, only to be met with a blunt response: they were not for sale. I calmly mentioned that I had just purchased one 30 minutes earlier, without any harsh tone. This is where things took a sharp turn for the worse. The bartender went to the refrigerator, grabbed the cans, and slammed them down in front of me so hard that they started to foam over. Surprised by her aggression, I responded, "If you can't sell me these, it's no problem. I can choose something else." She then looked me in the eye and raised her voice, stating, "Well, you weren't taking 'no' for an answer! I had no choice! I wasn't supposed to sell these, but I'm glad you got the beer you wanted!" Despite the unpleasant exchange, I paid for the drinks and tipped 25% before leaving. I have never been treated with such disdain by a bartender in Nashville. Yes, she might have been having a rough night, but that behavior is simply unacceptable. William Colliers, you should definitely review the conduct of your staff from Saturday night and take appropriate action. Your customers deserve much better treatment. To the bartender, it’s clear that you are not suited for the hospitality industry. There were evident communication issues among the staff that evening, but taking it out on patrons is incredibly unprofessional. Nashville is home to a vibrant bar scene offering some of the best service I've experienced worldwide, but sadly, William Colliers does not measure up. I won't be returning.

A little trivia for the history enthusiasts: the name William Collier honors the apprentice engineer who designed the first automobile for Marathon Motors around 1906. Pretty cool, right? I believe he would appreciate the design and ambiance of this intimate hangout. The attention to detail in the club chairs, cozy nooks, bar area, and adjoining patio is remarkable, blending rustic charm with vintage accents that I adore. Now, let’s talk drinks. I chose a pint of Left Hand Brewing Company's Nitro Milk Stout ($4), while my friends enjoyed refreshing Moscow Mules served in authentic copper mugs. The bar staff was friendly and eager to recommend drinks that would suit our preferences perfectly. I also chatted with the manager, who assured me that a hearty menu with sandwiches and snacks, including a couple of vegetarian options, will be available soon. Amen to that! I have no doubt that I will soon be awarding William Collier a fifth star, but I’ll hold off until our next visit. Here’s a tip: parking is easy with off-street options and nearby lots. Tip #2: This might just become my new happy hour spot. Hope to see you there at 4 PM!

I attended a private event at William Collier's and had a wonderful experience! The venue was bustling with people. When I approached the bar, my bartender offered me just two choices, which made it easy to decide. There was a photo booth in the corner and music playing, creating a lively atmosphere. Everyone was friendly, and I truly enjoyed my time there. Additionally, there is an outdoor patio area as well.

NOTE: William Collier's is only open on the days that Marathon Music Works has a show, not that I will be returning. I never liked William Collier's but found myself here before a show and decided to give it another chance. Unfortunately, it was worse than my other experiences. On my first visit they offered a full cocktail menu and bar fare, and I found it to be sub par but appreciated that they made an effort. When I came the other week, they didn't have a drink menu and the bartender was one of the worst I've ever had. She was completely unhelpful when we asked about the changes to the establishment and made me chase her down when I needed the check. I have no reason to return and don't plan to, even with the convenience they offer before a show.

Me and Will made a drink. Nice patio. Those were my Yelp notes from my trip to William Collier 's last week. When I arrived at WC 's for a Unofficial Yelp Spring Break Happy Hour hosted by Bridgette C., I was fresh from a trip to Minute Clinic at CVS, my worst uber ride thus far, and on sleep hours you could count on one hand--not feeling particularly social and on the verge of a minor manic episode which resulted in several pages of scribbled ideas, likely boring other patrons with my trite trillion dollar ideas , and most likely annoying mixologist Will with my requests to alter the drinks he was graciously making for me. At first he said I was fun, because I actually had an opinion about what I was drinking, but towards the end of our interaction, he was either busy and frazzled or sick of my stuff or both. No matter. because together, we made the best drink ever. Which I have scribbled down as amaretto, champers, gin, oj ....Not quite a build sheet, but hopefully I can get my craft cocktailers in Austin to recreate it for me. WC 's is a great space. It 's a big, re-purposed industrial building that feels like you 're in a train station. The patio is indeed, nice, and the Friday specials were great for drawing in young professionals from the nearby neighborhoods. So many men in button-down shirts. And me, sitting near the taps, able to easily strike up a myriad of conversations with them, be it about happy hours, places of employment, pomodoros, or trillion dollar ideas. And now, next time I go, Will and I will not need to spend an hour developing the perfect drink, cause we did that already. It 's called the William Colier 's Mysterious Missy. And it 's damn tasty.