Of all the restaurant types we enjoy frequenting, pubs would probably have to be in the top three. It doesn't necessarily have to be an Irish pub with Irish food, but just a place with the laid back feel, comforting food, and oh yeah, can't forget the football and beer. One place we've found that does a good job of these things is The Bull & Whistle Pub in Lebanon. Housed in The Mill, it's one of the only businesses that has made it in that mixed-use development since we found out about it.
Prior to a recent stop at one of the recent Cumberland University football games, we stopped by for a quick stop before cheering the Bulldogs on. We ordered sandwiches, which were accompanied by a salad filled with bacon, almonds, sunflower seeds and cheese on a bed of romaine lettuce.
The cheese fries are heavy on the cheese, covered with bacon, and then dusted with a bit of cayenne and other tangy spices.
The grilled chicken salad was a little bit different, with a pair of chicken tenderloins on the bun as opposed to a single chicken breast. The result is a tender and juicy, if slightly unwieldy, sandwich. The bacon and cheese are your standard issue fair, but the bun is nicely buttered and toasted.
The pork loin sandwich is one of the only ones I've seen in the Nashville area. The pork was lightly fried and served on a buttered toast bun. The waitress mentioned she liked it better grilled. I'll have to try that next time!
The Bull & Whistle Pub and Eatery
300 North Maple Street
Lebanon, TN 37087
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