Nashville, Tennessee - Bars and Nightlife

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Bars and Nightlife

Nashville, Tennessee

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Overview

Bars and Nightlife The guide was updated: 2023-03-30

No visit to Nashville would be complete without a night in The District — a 20-block area that serves as Nashville's nightlife epicenter. Many of Nashville’s famous nightspots are found on Broadway between 1st and 5th avenues. This strip is better known as the Honky Tonk Row. For the uninitiated, a Honky Tonk is an establishment that has at least one live music stage, cold drinks and a party that lasts all day every day.

The more introverted types might like to sip on a craft cocktail at a rooftop bar. There’s no wrong way to spend your Nashville nights.

Nashville is trendy but casual, so don't go overboard unless you are feeling it. Wear a pair of jeans, your favourite flannel or plaid shirt, some boots (not cowboy boots. come on!), a neutral hat, a broken-in leather jacket, and a dress that makes you feel good.

Legends Corner

Legends Corner

Located on top of the Broadway right beside the Ryman theater, the Legends Corner is a classic honky-tonk with dancing and cold beer. Album covers, posters, photos and signed instruments prove that a lot of the artists have stopped by here. Enjoy a high-energy band that engages the crowd and reasonably priced drinks.

The District

The District

Situated in the heart of downtown, The District is a vibrant and a total fun area. Here you will find countless bars and restaurants that are all devoted to country music. In addition, there are long-standing stores selling western wear or vintage vinyl, cafes, ice cream and candy stores located here too. All you need to do is to dive into the country feeling. The District is home to the Johnny Cash Museum and the Patsy Cline Museum. The stretch of Broadway from the Ryman Auditorium to the riverfront is known as the Honky Tonk Highway, where the honky tonks stay open until 3 am every night and don't charge cover for their live music.

Hick Chick Tours and other Pub Crawls

Hick Chick Tours and other Pub Crawls

A Pub crawl is a great way to see Nashville and start your evening with some laughter, music and drinks while learning the history of the city and listing to some funny stories. There are numerous companies offering pub crawls at different price points and some tours are themed. Hick Chick Tours and Music City Pub Crawl are probably the most reputable ones.

12 South Taproom

12 South Taproom

With its walls covered in retro posters, the 12 South Taproom & Grill has an ambiance as fun and eclectic as its patrons. Dine on hot and made-to-order culinary creations, and sip on distinct, craft libations. Their drinks list features beers, wine and even sake, fit to complement the live music.

Bar Louie

Bar Louie

Bar Louie in Nashville is an upbeat grill chain with American food, zesty martinis and microbrews. Drop by for a night of endless entertainment and in an urban bar setting. Find a menu of small plates, burgers and sandwiches. And of course, signature cocktails! The warm surroundings are filled with nightlife photography, hand-laid tile artwork and other local architecture.

The Bluebird Cafe

The Bluebird Cafe

If you want to hear upcoming artists in a very intimate setting, The Bluebird Cafe is the place to go. It is not surprising that the TV series "Nashville" frequently films scenes here. Long before becoming a part of the popular show, Bluebird has been one of Music City’s most loved music venues.

Corsair Distillery & Taproom

Corsair Distillery & Taproom

Corsair Distillery & Taproom is located in Marathon Village. It's a relaxed brewpub offering drafts of American and German craft beers. They pour only draft, craft beers as a brewpub attached to Nashville's first distillery since Prohibition. Their beer roster changes 16 craft beers from microbreweries around the country, and they pour pints and fill growlers of all 16! They rotate 2 to 3 beers a week.

The Patterson House

The Patterson House

The Patterson House is an upscale bar serving immaculately crafted time-tested cocktails in a cozy, relaxed setting. Located in an historic former residence Midtown, it's a staple for locals. Their meal and drink menu nods to the pre-Prohibition era when alluring cocktails and ever-vibrant conversation marked the cosmopolitan American nightlife.

Whiskey Kitchen

Whiskey Kitchen

Whiskey Kitchen is a “tavern-chic” bar and restaurant. The menu is a mix of chef's pub favorites, southern classics and wood-fired pizzas, while the drinks list is a combination of mixologist cocktails, world-class whiskeys, bourbons, ryes and Scotches. The warm-wood decor adds to the feeling of comfort and contentment.

Robert's Western World

Robert's Western World

Located in the heart of Nashville, in the historic Lower Broadway District, Robert's Western World is one of the best honky tonks in town. A cold beer, deep fried pickles and a house band that keeps the crowd entertained, what more could you want?

3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill

3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill

Time Jumpers perform at 3rd & Lindsley almost every Monday night. Be part of the show and enjoy an exceptional live performance, a mixed crowd and great food. A popular place that host music every night of the week by national, international, regional and local artists. This hangout is definitely worth a visit!

Zanies Comedy Night Club

Zanies Comedy Night Club

Zanies, a premiere comedy club offers the best stand up comedy every week. Talented local comedians bring the audience to happy tears and the exceptional service staff will make sure you have an enjoyable night. Food and drinks are served for fair prices.

Tootsies Orchid Lounge

Tootsies Orchid Lounge

Indulge in the country music history of Nashville at this world-famous honky-tonk, which is a three level music venue. With its old vintage feel, Tootsie's has already been the star in several movies and magazine articles.

Wildhorse Saloon

Wildhorse Saloon

A popular dining and entertainment destination in Nashville, Wildhorse Saloon is located on 2nd Avenue in the heart downtown Nashville. A place that features a restaurant, bar, concert venue and a dance floor and as if all this was not enough, The Wildhorse Saloon offers free nightly dance lessons. They have everything you need for a fantastic, fun evening.

Tavern

Tavern

Tavern is a "chef's pub" and a local foodie favorite. The bar serves an extensive list of wines, spirits, beers and sophisticated mixologist cocktails. Posh wraparound booths and mezzanine seating offer great vistas of the bar scene. And 14 plasmas and big screens display sporting events while DJ music videos play late into the night.

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