Best Bars in Nashville – Where to Drink in Music City

Tin Roof

Midtown live music bar on Demonbreun Hill known for casual shows and late nights

Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa

Broadway Tex-Mex honky tonk from country star Miranda Lambert

Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up

Broadway honky tonk from Lainey Wilson with a large rooftop bar

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Grand Hyatt rooftop bar with skyline views and craft cocktails

Otto's Bar

Sylvan Park neighborhood bar serving tacos and craft cocktails

Robert's Western World

Broadway honky tonk known for traditional country music and the recession special

Santa's Pub

Berry Hill dive bar set in a double-wide with legendary karaoke

AJ's Good Time Bar

Broadway honky tonk owned by Alan Jackson with multiple live music stages

Pearl Diver

East Nashville tropical bar known for rum cocktails and island-inspired bites

Dino's

East Nashville dive bar famous for its late-night burger and laid-back vibe

Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar

Broadway country bar with multiple stages, Southern food and huge rooftop

pH Craft Cocktails

WeHo cocktail lounge known for creative drinks and Old Fashioned variations

Proof

Rooftop bar at the W Nashville with panoramic city views

Old Glory

Edgehill speakeasy-style cocktail bar hidden in a historic boiler room

Pins Mechanical Co.

Gulch game bar with duckpin bowling, pinball and craft cocktails

Chopper

East Nashville tiki bar known for creative cocktails and playful retro décor

White Limozeen

Playful Dolly Parton–themed rooftop restaurant and bar overlooking West End

Eric Church's Chiefs On Broadway

Multi-level Broadway bar from Eric Church with themed floors and live music

Nudie's Honky Tonk

Broadway bar filled with country music memorabilia and live bands

Luke Combs' Category 10

Broadway honky tonk from Luke Combs with multiple stages and rooftop views

Game Terminal

South Nashville arcade bar with hundreds of classic games

Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk

Massive Broadway honky tonk with multiple stages and a famously rowdy atmosphere

John Rich's Redneck Riviera

Broadway honky tonk honoring military and first responders

L.A. Jackson

Trendy Gulch rooftop bar with skyline views, cocktails and weekend DJs

Hank Williams Jr's Boogie Bar

Broadway honky tonk in a historic building featuring live country music

Gertie's Bar

Gulch whiskey bar with an extensive collection of rare bottles

Legends Corner

Broadway country bar famous for live bands and its mural of music legends

Bad Idea

East Nashville wine bar serving Laotian-inspired small plates

Hops and Crafts

Gulch craft beer bar with rotating taps and casual pub snacks

Rippy's Honky Tonk

Broadway honky tonk with live music, barbecue and a rooftop patio

Bourbon Street Blues Bar

Printers Alley blues club with live music seven nights a week

L27

Gulch rooftop lounge atop the Westin with skyline views and poolside cocktails

Nashville Underground

Massive Broadway venue with bowling, arcades and a double rooftop

The Stage

Broadway honky tonk known for classic country bands and a lively dance floor

Embers Ski Lodge

12 South gastropub inspired by an alpine ski lodge

Garth Brooks' Friends in Low Places

Broadway honky tonk themed after Garth Brooks with a tropical rooftop

Barstool Nashville

Downtown sports bar from Barstool Sports with live music and game-day TVs

Acme Feed & Seed

Broadway honky tonk with live music, dining and a rooftop overlooking the river

Greenhouse Bar

Green Hills bar set inside a working greenhouse with a relaxed daytime deli

Ole Red

Downtown honky tonk from Blake Shelton with rooftop bar and live music

Rare Bird

Downtown rooftop bar atop Noelle with skyline views and craft cocktails

JBJ's

Jon Bon Jovi's Broadway bar blending rock and country music

Layla's Honky Tonk

Broadway bluegrass bar known for traditional country music

Luke's 32 Bridge

Broadway country bar from Luke Bryan with multiple stages and a rooftop

Attaboy

East Nashville speakeasy-style cocktail bar rooted in the modern craft movement

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

Downtown honky tonk legend known for live country music and Broadway history

Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row

Downtown country bar with live music, dance floor and rooftop views

Morgan Wallen's This Bar

Broadway honky tonk celebrating Morgan Wallen and Tennessee roots