The best bars & nightlife in Nashville

Hip lounge serving a small menu of creative American plates & craft cocktails in an easygoing space.

3914 Gallatin Pike

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

1820 Gallatin Pike N (Madison)

The Stage on Broadway brings nonstop honky-tonk energy with multiple floors of live bands, a main stage made for big singalongs, and a…

412 Broadway

Local bar with a small stage for live music & comedy acts, cheap food, sports TV & pool tables.

3248 Blackwood Dr

Chill spot for locavore dining plus Sunday brunch with craft beers & ciders & growlers to-go.

2720 Old Lebanon Pike

Brewery & taproom offering twice-weekly tours where visitors learn about Yazoo & sample beer.

900 River Bluff Dr (Madison)

Bar food, craft beers & signature cocktails on a wooden deck with live music, surrounded by yachts.

3361 Bell Rd

Classic country albums cover the walls of this classic honky-tonk featuring dancing & cold beer.

428 Broadway

Live country bands, cold beer & fried bologna sandwiches draw fans to this prototypical honky-tonk.

416 Broadway # B

Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.

5055 Broadway Suite 3200

Charming eatery serving French wines, cheese boards and crepes, with jazz nights.

925 Gallatin Ave #103

This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman.

422 Broadway

Spanish small plates, paella, cocktails & wine are offered in an intimate, late-night setting.

1200 Villa Pl Ste 110

Craft cocktails & creative small plates in a swanky rooftop bar at the Thompson Nashville hotel.

401 11th Ave S

Bustling 3-story gathering place featuring traditional pub eats & regular live country music.

329 Broadway

Casual bar at the Five Points intersection featuring cocktails, beer, and wine, plus a patio.

105 S 11th St

Small club featuring stand-up, improv & sketch comedy, plus beer, cocktails & light bites.

1310 Clinton St #121

Casual staple offering outdoor seating, wine by the glass, cocktails, beer and tavern eats.

715 Main St A

Local acts & famous comedians share the stage at this longtime club with an open-mike showcase.

2025 8th Ave S

Cozy, relaxed, wine-focused restaurant featuring small plates and mains inspired by Laotian cuisine and French recipes.

1021 Russell St #101

Industrial-chic venue for craft beer and cocktails, along with arcade games and bocce courts as well as pinball machines.

1102 Grundy St