"When I See This Bar" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Chesney.
[2] Gary Graff of The Oakland Press said that the song's "warm nostalgia" showed some of "the album's heart".
[3] Giving it 4.5 stars out of 5, Billy Dukes of Taste of Country also compared it favorably to Mellencamp, saying, "the lyrics feel as genuine and honest as the rocker’s best-known hits."
[4] Bobby Peacock of Roughstock gave the song 5 stars for the album version, saying that it has "evocative lyrics that set the mood" and that it "stands out for its detail and depth alone."
[5] The music video was directed by Shaun Silva and premiered on the USA Today website on July 18, 2013.