Cornelius - new bar on Vandy

Jack Krohn wrote: Is this western-style bar ever going to open? I've been hearing rumors about it for nearly a year. I hope it opens soon, though. If it's anything like Moonshine on Columbia Street, we're all in for a treat.

I will not be satisfied unless they have a mechanical bull.

Moonshine with a mechanical bull would be my dream come through!

Stopped into Cornelius tonight and I definitely like it. They did a great job with the interior, and they have a great booze selection. Billy the bartender was really friendly and knowledgeable about their stuff. They also have a nice assortment of food, including fried pickles, a charcuterie plate featuring lard bread from Caputo's, and a cheese plate featuring cheese from Stinky Brooklyn. The kitchen is open until 2am 7 days a week (competition for Barrette for late night eats on Vandy). I would definitely get the oyster shooters again. All in all, a nice addition to the bar scene on Vanderbilt.

A Vanderbilt pub crawl needs to happen soon!

Just riding my elevator at work and they had an ad promoting this place on the Captivate screen. So funny.

I stopped by Cornelius tonight and loved it. Finally, a pub-style atmosphere with tasty food and attentive service within walking distance of my home! The burger was excellent, very juicy and served with crispy fries. Decent beer selection, too. All in all, a great alternative to Barrette or Beast, albeit with much better food.

I can't believe you said you were cold in Cornelius. When my friend and I went last night the heat was really blasting. We were actually too warm. Anyway, the food is amazing -- great burger cooked perfectly with nice fries and homemade pickles. Also, great pulled pork sliders. The beer selection is more high end but they also have Pork Slap and Sly Fox Pilsner and Lager for $4. Was really pleased to see Aventinus on tap for only $7 and the bartender was very friendly. All in all a good new place.

Spain wrote: I wish they had more since they are going to charge $4 and up...

Not sure what you're expecting -- always pretty happy if I can find a decent beer for $4 at a bar (paid a ridic $6 for pork slap at freemans last week, though it can be had for $3 at smoke joint).

Went there last night. Had the grilled romaine hearts with olives, parm cheese and croutons (ie- cesear salad). It was really good- the lettuce was whole and lightly grilled (who'da thunk?). It was a little difficult to eat, but worth it. Bf had the lamb, which he liked a lot- portion looked small to me. I had the chicken breast, which was more like a cutlet, over green been cassarole (you know, the one mom makes at Christmastime- with the fried onions on top). Yummy.

The pear cocktail was awesome.

anthonycm wrote: I might stop by there on the way home from work. I'm curious about their bourbon selection. I'm hoping for a decent selection. Then again, for the future of my engagement, maybe a decent selection of bourbons isn't such a good thing.

They have a great bourbon selection.

Went again the other night and tried the mac and cheese, which was awesome. Axel, the portions are meal-sized and can easily fill you up. Give it a whirl! The second time I went it was pretty crowded, especially for a bar that's been open for a week or so. Service was great, too.

I'm actually here now. 28 different bourbons. Looks like a winner.

Sorry, OTB. I'm home now and didn't check for you. Next time I go I'll make it a point to write them down. It did look like they had just a few taps, but then had some bottled beers.

Just came back from Cornelius. Had a potato croquette appetizer, a cheeseburger with fries, a German wheat beer, and a nice scotch. Everything was excellent. I also really dig the setup and atmosphere; other than the little kid running around the place and shouting while his dad just stared at him, I liked everything about it. (Really not trying to start the whole "kids in bars" debate again, just reporting my dinner in full.)

Tried Cornelius for the first time Friday night. Seems like it will be a nice addition to the neighborhood. 2 burgers and 2 beers was 40 dollars.. the burger itself is 10 bucks with fries, compared to 15 dollars for the same thing at James. Only complaint was the unannounced mustard sauce on the bun, and also the tables within proximity of the door get blasted with cold air everytime somebody comes in or out.

I really need to go and try the food. I would love to have a great burger place close to home.
I agree with everyone who said they were cold...I was too!!!