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Bars in Nashville

Bars, pubs and lounges people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Big Drag Bus (Nashville Party Bus)5.0· 2.1kNightclub · The Gulch

    1. Big Drag Bus (Nashville Party Bus)

    Mobile drag shows + guided sightseeing; loud, colorful, high-energy celebrations with friends.
  2. Nashville Barrel Company Distillery and Whiskey Bar4.9· 1.3kBar

    2. Nashville Barrel Company Distillery and Whiskey Bar

    Cozy distillery tasting room with small-batch whiskey, cocktails, guided pours, and events.
  3. Game Terminal4.8· 3.9kBar · Wedgewood-Houston

    3. Game Terminal

    Lively arcade bar with craft drinks, beer garden, and rotating events—great for groups.
  4. Honky Tonk Party Express Bus4.8· 3.2kBar · Wedgewood-Houston

    4. Honky Tonk Party Express Bus

    Mobile honky-tonk party bus with live music, craft cocktails, and guided sightseeing.
  5. Nelson's Green Brier Distillery4.8· 1.2kBar · Downtown Nashville

    5. Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

    Historic distillery with guided tastings, craft cocktails, gift shop, and event space.
  6. Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar4.7· 4.7kBar · Downtown Nashville

    6. Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar

    Historic, lively blues club with live performances, strong cocktails, and authentic atmosphere.
  7. Grandpa Bar4.9· 503Cocktail bar · Germantown Nashville, TN

    7. Grandpa Bar

    Cozy spot for craft cocktails and specialty coffee, great for work or dates.
  8. Tennessee Legend Distillery4.9· 477Bar · Downtown Nashville

    8. Tennessee Legend Distillery

    Historic distillery with guided tastings, small-batch whiskey, and a social atmosphere.
  9. 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill4.7· 2.5kBar · New Heights District

    9. 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill

    Lively live-music bar with classic American dishes, cocktails, and a bustling crowd.
  10. Category 104.7· 1.6kBar · Downtown Nashville

    10. Category 10

    Trendy downtown bar with craft cocktails, lively music, and social crowd.
  11. Red Phone Booth4.7· 1.5kBar · Downtown Nashville

    11. Red Phone Booth

    Speakeasy-style lounge with handcrafted cocktails, cigar selections, and live music.
  12. Sid Gold's Request Room4.9· 304Bar · Inglewood

    12. Sid Gold's Request Room

    Intimate piano bar with live performances, karaoke, and creative cocktails.
  13. Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk4.6· 3.4kBar · Downtown Nashville

    13. Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk

    Lively honky-tonk with live country music, singalongs, beer, and bar grub.
  14. Corsair Distillery & Taproom4.7· 644Bar · Downtown Nashville

    14. Corsair Distillery & Taproom

    Trendy taproom with experimental spirits, tasting flights, guided tours, and a gift shop.
  15. Skull's Rainbow Room4.6· 3.0kBar · Downtown Nashville

    15. Skull's Rainbow Room

    Historic neon bar serving classic craft cocktails and Southern bites with live music.
  16. Jonathan's Grille4.6· 1.7kBar · Germantown Nashville, TN

    16. Jonathan's Grille

    Lively sports bar with famed wings, broad beer selection, and big-screen games.
  17. Bar Sovereign4.7· 518Bar · New Heights District

    17. Bar Sovereign

    Trendy cocktail bar with inventive drinks, upbeat music, and social vibes.
  18. Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern4.7· 515Bar · The Gulch

    18. Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern

    Lively historic bar with live music and craft cocktails — great for groups.

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