The best bars & nightlife in Nashville
46 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Shooters Sports Bar Nashville
NightlifeRelaxed, convivial local outpost for beers & cocktails. plus sports on TV, pool & darts.
Shooters Sports Bar Nashville
NightlifeTNTs Billiards Bar & Grill
NightlifeWhether you’re itching to run the table or just cheer from the bar, TNTs Billiards Bar & Grill keeps it easygoing with pool tables, darts,…
TNTs Billiards Bar & Grill
NightlifeThe Poki
NightlifeThe Poki nails that clean, flavorful lunch you keep meaning to make at home. Build your own with premium fish or other proteins, pile on…
The Poki
NightlifeEl Sombrero
NightlifeWhen dinner needs to be easy but not boring, El Sombrero in Lenox Village delivers with sizzling fajitas, quesabirria tacos to dunk in…
El Sombrero
NightlifePullman Standard Bar
NightlifeSpeakeasy-style, intimate cocktail bar serving a selection of small plates and chips with onion dip.
Pullman Standard Bar
NightlifeGrandpa Bar - Coffee & Cocktails
NightlifeGrandpa Bar - Coffee & Cocktails is the kind of spot you slide into this week for local coffee, chai and fresh pastries, then casually…
Grandpa Bar - Coffee & Cocktails
NightlifeCOA Rooftop Bar
NightlifeCOA Rooftop Bar pairs a modern, shareable take on Mexican cuisine with one of Tennessee’s largest agave and tequila selections, plus…
COA Rooftop Bar
NightlifeTailGate Brewery Headquarters
NightlifeTailGate Brewery Headquarters is a 7-acre West Nashville brewing campus where the pizzeria keeps pace with the taps, from pilot-batch…
TailGate Brewery Headquarters
NightlifeBarrel Proof
NightlifeGermantown’s Barrel Proof keeps things unfussy but serious about spirits, with 300-plus whiskeys, classic cocktails, and bartenders who…
Barrel Proof
NightlifeTennessee Brew Works
NightlifeTennessee Brew Works keeps it truly Tennessee, brewing on-site with quality, natural ingredients sourced from local farms when possible,…
Tennessee Brew Works
NightlifeRelaxed brewhouse offering craft beer, cocktails & snacks, including hummus & cheese platters.
Martha My Dear
NightlifeMartha My Dear nails the neighborhood bar vibe with clever house creations like Tipsy Jitters and Auggie’s Garden, plus a collab Martha’s…
Martha My Dear
NightlifeThe Amsterdamian
NightlifeWhether you're sneaking in for a slow sip or plotting a flirtatious night out, The Amsterdamian brings European decadence to East Nashville…
The Amsterdamian
NightlifeThe Patterson House
NightlifeUpscale bar serving craft cocktails mixed with care in a cozy, mellow setting.
The Patterson House
NightlifeInglewood Lounge
NightlifeHip lounge serving a small menu of creative American plates & craft cocktails in an easygoing space.
Inglewood Lounge
NightlifeChili's Grill & Bar
NightlifeFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
NightlifeThe Stage on Broadway
NightlifeThe Stage on Broadway brings nonstop honky-tonk energy with multiple floors of live bands, a main stage made for big singalongs, and a…
The Stage on Broadway
NightlifeThe Arts at Center Street
NightlifeIn Old Hickory, The Arts at Center Street runs dance, theatre, and music academies with drop-in adult classes plus programs for kids. They…
The Arts at Center Street
NightlifeLegends Bar & Grill
NightlifeWhether you're mid-league or chasing cosmic strikes, Legends Bar & Grill at Hermitage Strike & Spare keeps the vibes going with easy…
Legends Bar & Grill
NightlifeMirror Mirror Network
NightlifeMirror Mirror Network is a DIY music venue, theater, and creative playground where live performances, film projects, and community…
Mirror Mirror Network
NightlifeRebar at the Dam
NightlifeLocal bar with a small stage for live music & comedy acts, cheap food, sports TV & pool tables.
Rebar at the Dam
NightlifeRoadside Bar & Grill
NightlifeWhether you're craving saucy wings, stacked sammiches, and seasonal specials, Roadside Bar & Grill nails the friendly non-smoking…
Roadside Bar & Grill
NightlifeHomegrown Taproom & Kitchen
NightlifeHomegrown Taproom & Kitchen is the neighborhood hangout since 2015, doing comfort food the right way, scratch-made and local-first. Grab a…
Homegrown Taproom & Kitchen
NightlifeYazoo Brewing Company
NightlifeYazoo Brewing Company is a Nashville original since 2003 with styles for every beer lover. The taproom’s laid-back vibe and patio are made…
Yazoo Brewing Company
NightlifeHarken Hall
NightlifeHarken Hall brings that 'every note resonates' promise to life, hosting Music City Roots and a steady mix of bluegrass, Americana, and…
Harken Hall
NightlifeShipwreck Cove
NightlifeWhen you want bar food that actually satisfies, craft beers and signature cocktails on a breezy wooden deck with live music, Shipwreck Cove…
Shipwreck Cove
NightlifeUMAMI THAI
NightlifeTraditional Japanese and Thai specialties, including sushi, are served at this casual restaurant.
UMAMI THAI
NightlifeLegends Corner
NightlifeWhen you want the real thing, Legends Corner keeps the album-cover walls and the dance floor buzzing with top local players. Expect tight…
Legends Corner
NightlifeRobert's Western World
NightlifeLive country bands, cold beer & fried bologna sandwiches draw fans to this prototypical honky-tonk.
Robert's Western World
NightlifeSixty Vines
NightlifeCasual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.
Sixty Vines
NightlifeThe Authentique Wine Bar & Crêperie
NightlifeWhen you want a low-key date night that still feels special, The Authentique Wine Bar & Crêperie, a French-owned spot, brings East…
The Authentique Wine Bar & Crêperie
NightlifeBelle Meade Winery
NightlifeWhether you're craving a guided wine tasting or a bourbon cocktail, Belle Meade Winery blends Nashville history with seriously good…
Belle Meade Winery
NightlifeTootsies Orchid Lounge
NightlifeThis historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman.
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
NightlifeParlour Bar
NightlifeParlour Bar is a jewel-toned martini bar where classics meet playful riffs, perfect for a midweek reset or a slower, treat-yourself night…
Parlour Bar
NightlifeBarcelona Wine Bar
NightlifeSpanish small plates, paella, cocktails & wine are offered in an intimate, late-night setting.
Barcelona Wine Bar
NightlifeL.A. Jackson
NightlifeHigh above The Gulch, L.A. Jackson pairs thoughtful, seasonal cocktails with shareable bites and a vibe that shifts from golden hour glow…
L.A. Jackson
NightlifeHonky Tonk Central
NightlifeBustling 3-story gathering place featuring traditional pub eats & regular live country music.
Honky Tonk Central
NightlifeReunion
NightlifeReunion keeps things easy at Five Points with cocktails, beer, and wine that hit the spot without the pretense. Grab a seat on the patio,…
Reunion
NightlifeThird Coast Comedy Club
NightlifeFrom razor-sharp improv to stand-up showcases, Third Coast Comedy Club keeps the bits flying with staples like Musical Improv All-Stars and…
Third Coast Comedy Club
NightlifeLove and Exile Bar
NightlifeCasual staple offering outdoor seating, wine by the glass, cocktails, beer and tavern eats.
Love and Exile Bar
NightlifeZanies Comedy Night Club
NightlifeLocal acts & famous comedians share the stage at this longtime club with an open-mike showcase.
Zanies Comedy Night Club
NightlifeSauced
NightlifeWhether you want a chill weeknight pour or a big-bottle celebration, Sauced keeps the list approachable and fun with options that run from…
Sauced
NightlifeUrban Cowboy Parlor Wine Bar
NightlifeUrban Cowboy Parlor Wine Bar pours an extensive list inside a Victorian mansion parlor, all plush chairs, low lights, and bottles stacked…
Urban Cowboy Parlor Wine Bar
NightlifeCellar Bar
NightlifeIf you're craving good pool tables, real darts, cold pints from 20 draft beers, and a jukebox that actually slaps, Cellar Bar nails the…
Cellar Bar
NightlifeBad Idea
NightlifeCozy, relaxed, wine-focused restaurant featuring small plates and mains inspired by Laotian cuisine and French recipes.
Bad Idea
NightlifePins Mechanical Co.
NightlifeIndustrial-chic venue for craft beer and cocktails, along with arcade games and bocce courts as well as pinball machines.
Pins Mechanical Co.
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