The Most Delicious Music Venues in Nashville

Robert's Western World

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1014) • $

"Robert's is the place to visit! This is according to pretty much everyone I talked to in Nashville. It's one of the many honky-tonks on Broadway, and judging from the wall-to-wall crowd inside, it's definitely one of the most popular. It was a crush of people from one end to the other. If you don't tolerate brushing up against people or screaming your order at a crowded bar, this place isn't for you.Like all of the honky-tonks on Broadway in Nashville, there's no cover to enter. But, if you like what you're hearing and experiencing, tips for the bands/performers are welcome.I don't have a loud voice at all, so when I screamed my order at the busy yet unflappable bartender, I didn't expect her to hear my beer request on the first go. But she did! And she delivered it to me right away like a pro. There's a second floor inside Robert's, and if you're willing to elbow your way up there, it's worth it. The second story seemed a little less crowded, and I got a good view of the band. But no matter where you are inside Robert's, it's going to be loud, so don't expect to come here and be able to catch up with your friends. I was sitting right next to a friend and had to yell in order for him to hear me. But that's just as well at a place like this. You don't come to Robert's for the peace and quiet -- you come for the music and booze."

Sambuca

★★★★☆ 3.8 (829) • $$

"Sambuca has one of the best happy hours in Nashville, hands down! They have happy hour every Monday through Friday from 4-7pm where all their appetizers and drinks are half off!! Upon arrival, make sure to let the hosts know that you're there to attend happy hour. They let us sit outside for the day! We went in and ordered anything our heart desired (and it was still such a good deal it didn't even hurt the bank account)! White Tea Spritz: Light and Refreshing, 10/10Spicy Blueberry Margarita: A house special and had a great kick to it, 9/10Calamari Fritti: Perfect fresh and fried calamari, what's not to love, 10/10Chicken and Beef Satay: Pretty standard but a bit bland for my taste, 6/10Tuna Poke: Loved the crunch the wonton strips provided with the taste poke, 10/10Shrimp and Crab Dip: A perfect seafood queso, 10/10Happy hour is definitely the best time to come by here. Make sure you don't miss it!"

Listening Room Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (752) • $$

"I have been dreaming of this place ever since my sister told me about it. What an amazing concept? Having the song writers explain how they wrote the song and who picked unit up all the while singing the song. Nashville has a lot to offer, but this is an experience you will not want to miss out on. We went for the songs and stories, but we didn't know that these guys were straight comedians. We had an absolute blast listening to music and laughing with these guys. Absolute amazing show."

Tennessee Brew Works

★★★★☆ 4.4 (520) • $$

"We've been fans of TBW since moving to Nashville, but didn't get a chance to make it into the actual brewery until recently! I'm not sure why we waited so long, but I can guarantee you that we won't make that same mistake twice. On our way home from an after-hours event at Adventure Science Center, we saw some Tennessee Brew Works signs and decided to stop in. There's plenty of street parking available - and when you step inside, you're hit with a welcoming, local vibe that's reminiscent of any true Nashville staple. We walked up to the bar, and were greeted immediately by Jimmy. He let us know that they had just tapped the Oktoberfest keg that morning, and that he highly recommended trying it if we were in the mood for something fun. Jimmy also let us know that we could sit anywhere - inside or outside - and that they'd come and take our order there instead of us having to wait at the bar.Despite being busy with bachelorettes (this seems to be a popular stop for party buses), we had wonderful service on the patio throughout our visit. We didn't order any food this time around, but noted that they have a full kitchen. I decided on a flight, which comes with your choice of five of their drafts. My favorite was the Oktoberfest - and my husband and I agreed that it was extra crisp (again, probably because they had just tapped it!) The Tennessaké was also a fun, lighter beer -- perfect for sipping on a hot day. Their draft list is diverse enough that everyone from devout beer drinkers to those just dipping their toe into craft beer will find something they like. They even have a few cocktails and wine offerings. As with many local breweries, TBW does close at 10, but that's still plenty of time to enjoy this Music City favorite. I can't wait to return soon!"

Drifters

★★★★☆ 4 (312) • $$

"Food: Although this is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant their signature St. Louis ribs are to die for. The sweet sauce was perfect. The meat falls off the bone just looking at it. Heck, the bones are even edible they are done so well. For sides we tried the hush puppies, which the spicy sauce was good but the puppy was too hard. Might have been left in the fryer just a little long. The Mac n cheese was good. And this also comes with Cole slaw, also good. The waitress was super accommodating and let us split the half slab of ribs because we were having dinner in four hours.Service is great. Numerous employees helped out and asked how things were. Drinks were filled as needed. Friendly.Parking: found a free spot out on the street as mentioned in numerous reviews. We came at almost 2p so this probably helped.Can see why this place gets great ratings. They do food the delicious way and take care of their clientele. Pricing is good with half a rack of ribs and two sides at $20 in Oct 2024."

Tin Roof Broadway

★★★★☆ 3.7 (317) • $$

"Winding down our post Thanksgiving trip to Nashville, this was one of our last stops in Music City. We didn't hit this spot on our last visit, so I was interested to check it out. Great decor. Great staff in the early afternoon. I only had a couple of lighter beers. All was well. What I loved about Tin Roof on this visit is that we got to see a band change during our visit. I always love a band change in Nashville. Two bands for the price of one..lol. Every band that plays bars in Nashville is very good. Some are just about to make it big, so we got to see a great band for about 20 minutes followed by another great band after a short wait. Always fun when that happens. No complaints here at Tin Shed. The food looked pretty good, too. Folks were ordering sandwiches and burgers. Will definitely look into ordering food next time."

3rd And Lindsley

★★★★☆ 3.9 (260) • $$

"Came here to listen to Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels, Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays, TopHouse on a Thursday evening, got GA tickets online prior. Was asked for name at the door, and then we found a tables. Sat upstairs, nice venue, acoustics were pretty good. Had a good time!"

Nashville Underground

★★★☆☆ 3 (380) • $$

"I really liked this place. Of course it is touristy, but they had fantastic food and even more fun beverages. They serve drinks out of a cowboy hat!!! Bar staff were fabulous and they food was tasty. The meat eaters in the group said the chicken sandwich was the best they had in Nashville. I liked that they had plenty of vegetarian options. Easy to access and they are great for groups because they offer reservations!"

Nashville Palace

★★★★☆ 3.7 (235) • $$

"I don't know this place today!!!!! Ok... yeah what!? I'm so confused like I have been in Nashville for about 22 years and since I was allowed to go to bars I've been coming here!!!! Like for the low key, authentic country penetrating south feel. Sling (I know my English is not very good looking and saying it wrong but, sorry :). He was kind of nice in his own way I guess... I was seating at the height too tables by the entrance and I thought those were part of the bar area in the past and he brought the food for the people I was with so when I asked if he was also the person taking care of drinks he said "I guess I can..." and took my order. My friend loved him because well he was a bit on happy adult drinks got to meet Kylie Morgan and her husband Jay Allen! They are as beautiful as they are on Instagram... very sweet and humble couple. The place a back to old "old times" around midnight according to Sling the bartender. He was ok. I got to dance with Mr. Michael (amazing!!!!!) ok moving on... It has been about 19 months since I've been here last and wow!!! I can't believe this place now. They have a big dance floor room open but that has a cover $7. I waited till they were closing to just check it out. I'm confused. I didn't even know that was a room!!! It cut off at the bathroom hall or so I thought. Then there is this huge dance floor!!??? If you like to dance please come check it out!They also have food."

The Local

★★★★★ 4.5 (134) • $$

"What is not t like? We enjoyed local music and the beer was cold. I even enjoyed the furious appetizers we had while enjoying the music. The service was spot on."

The Valentine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (154) • $$

"Probably my favorite spot from my night of bar hopping in Nashville! Loved the vibe of the place. The band was great on the night I went, they basically played covers all night long and took requests from everyone. The bar is two levels from what I remember. There's a spot on the second level where you can see the live entertainment playing.The drinks were great too! Reasonable in price and a pretty generous size. I think I stayed at this spot the longest out of the few bars I went to that night. They had a good amount of seating but I opted to stand for most of the night while watching the band play. The crowd on the second level wasn't too bad, in all honesty the ground level wasn't that bad either. I feel like this place is underrated.Would love to visit again when I'm in Nashville! Definitely recommend!"

The Bunganut Pig Bar & Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (189) • $$

"I have been coming to Bunganut for several years now...they have a great outdoor patio that is the only place I sit when I come. There's a gazebo for live music to play and a park setting for kids to play, while here. Pets are welcome outside, too. I always have to get the ribeye toast points as an app and it's so delicious. The burgers are really good, but the shepherds pie is for real.If it wasn't for the bathrooms, I'd give them a 5...just because the food and the divey atmosphere are that good."

Tin Roof 2

★★★★☆ 3.7 (137) • $$

"A decent place to get a drink with friends. Enjoyed the atmosphere and received good service. Food isn't anything to write about but the beer and entertainment is."

Lucky Bastard Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.5 (145) • $$

"we were in here for a very short period of time so I'm going to give this location a good review they were jampacked had live music on two different floors and everyone seem to be having a really good time. We weren't able to grab any drinks, but I did like how the security line was moving pretty quickly and it wasn't too obnoxious inside. The decor was fitting for Nashville and I really do like the name of the location. It's on the main strip so I highly recommend stopping by if anyone is in the area."

The Pond

★★★★☆ 4.4 (54) • $

"We had some time to kill before our reservations for dinner & found this local pub via a Reddit post. We were thrilled to find Buffalo Trace, a cool/casual space, and a board game that had been revamped by the team. We were super early so no live music yet, but we will def be coming back to check it out in the future. Had such a good time hanging out here! We didn't order any food, but looked like some solid options!"

Live Oak

★★★★☆ 3.8 (57) • $$

"After living in Nashville for a couple of years now, I am just now starting to become a patron of Live Oak thanks to my Florida State Seminoles! Located in Midtown just off of Music Row, Live Oak is a true sports bar with a plethora of TV's, long bars and even a stage for live music, because Nashville. Live Oak served as the local FSU spot on Saturdays this fall and I was in house as many times as possible, and for the most part, loved it. We normally came for drinks and football, but on occasion would grab some food. The food offerings are your basic bar foods such as burgers, chips and dips, wings, quesadillas, etc...along with a few items like tacos, pastas and even a pita. We always go wings, pretzels or queso. All hit the spot each time! Service is always solid here. It can be a bit disjointed when the place gets super busy, so be prepared to wait for a bit. But this is not something new for Nashville bars. Seating is first come first serve, so if you are headed in for a game, make sure to give yourself plenty of time. If not, then standing room only and becoming a table vulture is in your future! Live Oak does not have dedicated parking, but there are a few pay lots nearby. Overall, Live Oak is a solid spot that I happy to support and visit! Go Noles!"

Gary's Place

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (53) • $

"Fun local bar, amazing happy hour. Just moved to TN from CA and was shocked to see $2.00 beers. The crowd seemed like a lot of fun and the food looked good. Prices from 1999 , pool tables looked good and super inexpensive too! I'll be back."

Flavor 90's Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (15)

"I checked this place out with a friend a few nights ago during their soft opening and loved it. We both ordered their street tacos, margaritas, and a round (or two or three) of shots. The street tacos were delicious, and I loved that I got the opportunity to chat with the chef. It really made the experience feel personalized. The bartenders were extremely friendly and outgoing. The drinks they made were perfectly mixed and strong but tasty. I loved the overall ambiance as well. The murals on the walls are really cool photo opps and the music taste of whoever was Djing that night was a 10/10. The prices were extremely affordable which was so refreshing. If I lived locally, I'd be a regular! Good music, good food, good vibes!"

The Green Light

★★★★★ 4.5 (12)

"This place is awesome! There is a drink here called ROCKET FUEL and it's amazing. Definitely order it! You can't get it anywhere else. AND, the bartender TURBO (Garrett) - he's f'n fabulous! Best bartender EVER!"

Wynot Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"Cute place if you want to play pool and listen to live music! I did not get to try any food this time but I will definitely go back to try it."