Bootleggers Inn

★★★★☆ 4.3 (146)

"I put Bootlegger's Inn on the list after someone told me I must try the moonshine shots.BI is basically like any ol' honky tonk on Broadway. Kinda seedy, kinda sticky, kinda stinky. It wasn't crowded on a Thursday evening comparedto some of the other bars in the neighboring area. Maybe that was an indication of how good (or not good?) it was.Anyhoo, they have quite the collection of flavored moonshine. I was surprised when they toldme two shots were $19! Pricy! We got an Oatmeal cookie (good) and Salted Caramel (sickeningly sweet). Glad we got to try it, but don't need to repeat."

Music City Bar and Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (71) • $$

"Wow, it's a little jarring how country this place is... once I was over the initial shock of Jacob basically calling me a city girl in a honky tonk bar, I was in love. Definitely one of my favorite discoveries during a recent Nashville trip. My friend and I sat in the back room until the main crowd died down. We could still clearly enjoy the live country music. It was incredible.I had a few Gin & Tonics. Got Hot Wings and Mozzarella Sticks for dinner. Superb and honestly way better quality than I expected for how divey everything felt. Proved me wrong! Eventually we made our way to the other side of the bar and made friends closing it down with us. We wanted to come back but didn't have a chance during our convention week. Next time for sure!"

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."

Losers Bar & Grill - Downtown

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (192) • $$

"The perfect place to take a quick break from the craziness of downtown. This bar is just off Broadway, about two blocks, and basically offers everything that most bars in DT offer. Live music, chilly AC, lively crowds, but cheaper beers. It's a little divey, but I kind of like my bars like that. Not just booze, they also serve food here!"

The Bluebird Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (476) • $$

"This sing-songwriter cafe has history. Not only featured in the show Nashville but also the place where some famous musicians were discovered. To get it out of the way...the food is pretty terrible. Absolutely nothing exciting to look forward but you need to spend at least $10 as part of your ticket to help support the restaurant and singers. I'd recommend eating beforehand and then spending your money on drinks or dessert here. We were fortunate to get tickets during the TinPan singer-songwriter festival. Had 4 artists play in the round in the most intimate setting with everyone gathered around and listening to those artist and their guitars. An amazing experience that was one of the Nashville highlights! If you're looking to get tickets, know that they go within the first minutes of going online so best set an alarm and get ready to stress click your way through the website!"

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!"

Commodore Grille

★★★★☆ 3.8 (63) • $$

"Commodore Grille is found inside the Holiday Inn that features live local musical talents each night. While staying at the Holiday Inn, my husband and I came to this restaurant twice and ordered a meal to go once. With each time we interacted with this restaurant, I had 3 different experiences. With the first time, I made a to go order for dinner and got:Bourbon Glazed Salmon, $18 prior to tax ($19.67 after tax)- This salmon meal came with rice pilaf, a large side of green beans and a side of toasted bread. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the bourbon glazed sauce was sweet but excellent with the fish. The portion size of this meal is excellent for one person. I really enjoyed my meal, but it was rather pricey. But being that this is salmon, I expected it. The second time we came to this restaurant, we decided to stop by for some drinks (a beer for my husband and a glass of dessert wine for myself) while listening to live music. The service was friendly and I liked that our server always checked up on us and never pushed us to purchase anything else.The third time we came, we ended up getting:Side order of fries, $4.50 prior to tax- Served hot and crisp, a pretty nice portion. Nachos, $12 prior to tax- Major disappointment and would not order these again.Glass of wine, $8 prior to tax- My husband opted for a glass of red wine and he seemed fine with his choice. ------------------- (Total= $26.03 after tax, prior to tip)I wish we had the server from the previous night. But instead, we had Cyndi (at least that is what it says on our receipt). She was not friendly and just seemed annoyed when I only ordered fries. She had said "just fries" with a judge-y look. I decided to also order nachos too since we did have a late lunch and a no much of a dinner earlier. I think she was a little better with service later on but her attitude really could have been better. With the live music overall, most of the artists were great. There was one that was just really odd and a few that were okay. But I think it was nice to hear music from the area (we are in Music City after all). I really would only come here for the music. Please note that parking is self parking (not free) and valet only (also not free). But because I was staying in the hotel, my parking was included (in which I paid $25 prior to tax, each night. And yes parking is taxed here..) so not sure how much you would pay if you came."

The Station Inn

★★★★★ 4.5 (247) • $

"We came for the Sunday night blue grass jam. Doors open at 7pm and there is a bit of a line. The Station Inn had some good ambiance and we all really enjoyed the show. The MC was great and really knew how to work the crowd. Sit up front by the bar for the best view!"

The Basement East

★★★★☆ 4 (80) • $

"Came on a Friday evening, there's free street parking if you can manage to snag that somewhere around the neighborhood, otherwise there's paid parking right next to the venue. Bought tickets at the door for $25 (there's almost $8 fees for buying online!). Venue is small and cozy, standing only. Stage has lights, audience can get pretty much up to the stage, one of the singers came to the floor to interact with the audience which was pretty cool. Listened to Mills, Calico, Paul McDonald, and BabyJake. Second and fourth musicians weren't my style, too loud and flashy and the sound was just not pleasant, walked out of those two. Good venue though with lots of artists all the time!"

WannaB's Karaoke Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (105) • $$

"My husband and I stopped in to watch this trainwreck of karaoke people. It was not super busy each day which was nice and alcohol prices were decent for the Broadway area.Overall it was fun to watch people sing and the staff was friendly."

The Stage on Broadway

★★★★☆ 3.9 (456)

"One of the best we stopped in for live music on the strip. It's a big larger and more spaced out inside so people were line dancing in front of the large stage and having a good time. There is plenty of high-top bar seating and an upstairs area to also sit and watch and listen. One of the top bands we heard was playing here and we really enjoyed it!"

Second Fiddle

★★★★☆ 4 (158)

"Quite honestly, this might be my new favorite downtown Broadway music and drinking spot. The rooftop bar was all that and a bag of chips for service and liquor selection. Actually, I found real top shelf bourbon (Blanton's) and great bar service from the sweet server upstairs. I had been looking for a rooftop bar with great music midday and midweek, and this was the perfect spot. The crowd seemed to come and go, but the ambiance was perfect, and I had a view of the band and up and down Broadway. Fun times that I will be back again, not to mention... they are 420 Broadway!!!"

The End.

★★★★☆ 3.5 (39)

"5 stars for The Best Music at one of the best dive bars I ever been to in my life. Saw the Upsahl and King Mala concert here. Both musicians were beyond epic. The place was overcrowded yet we were able to enjoy the music 100%. So I am giving this place 5 stars despite the hard to deny flaws of such a place. Weighing the pros and cons of such a place is very easy. Epic music & wonderful service trump the not so hard to ignore flaws of this place. Parking was easy to find and free. We had to walk a little, yet it was a pleasant small stroll.The CoNS:Limitations in restrooms. The lines for the one bathroom were stretched out yet the bathroom was not so bad. Drinks were pricey. The bartenders took care of me efficiently and instantly. No Diet Coke or diet soda. I opted for an ultra michelob- $7 for a can. I should have selected water instead."

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!"

Legends Corner

★★★★☆ 4 (270)

Analog at Hutton Hotel

★★★★★ 4.5 (26) • $$

"Came here for Pitch Meeting, and it was an awesome venue! Couches and tables scattered around, and the lighting was really nice. Acoustics were pretty good, and aesthetics were all-around generally great!"

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!"

Layla's Honky Tonk

★★★★☆ 4.2 (251) • $$

"This is one of the places we stayed for the shortest amount of time, part was bc we were trying to hit a bunch of places and another part was the band playing the night we stopped in wasn't as good as some of the others we had already heard so we wanted to either keep going, or go back to one of those places. It's smaller inside and a bit older than some of the newest spots - but was cute and comfy with a nice bar area."

The Basement

★★★★☆ 4.1 (70) • $

"The Basement is one of the venues in Nashville to see true singer/songwriters. The venue is small, dark and intimate. We came here to see three acts on a Friday night and luckily we got there early enough to score front row seats. It was a mere $5 for entry and to be honest these acts deserve so much more. I was impressed with the talent we saw and the energy exuded on stage. The sound is excellent and there is no bad seat in the house. The Mountain with Amethyst Kiah, Shannon Labrie and Jillian Jacqueline thanks for the amazing performances. Side note I usually hate box wine but the one they serve was actually pretty good!"

Rippy's Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (1105) • $$

"11/16/23: My first state of Nashville and what a delight. I'm not normally a meat eater by choice but I have to say the rib wrap was delicious. So much flavor, my tongue was in BBQ heaven.Another spot on the strip with live music. Our wait staff was great, knowledgeable, friendly and constantly checked on us.Various folks got up to dance when they did Tennessee Whiskey.Drink was strong. Definitely good time had by all!"

EXIT/IN

★★★★☆ 4 (107) • $$

"A magnificent piece of music history. I miss it already and it's not gone yet. Long live the Exit/In!"

Dirty Little Secret

★★★☆☆ 3 (26)

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."

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!"

Twin Kegs 2

★★★★☆ 4.3 (19) • $

"I love me some dive bars! This is definitely one of those where you become family as you walk in the door. All of the bartenders are nice. They have beers on draft and some in the bottles and cans. They have fireball and other liquors too. They have a really delicious burger, wings, wraps, fries, well good food in general. They have one pool table and it's free to play. They have a open mic comedy shows once a month and they have karaoke once a week. Todd has some of his pictures up on the wall and they are for sale if you like one of them. Lots of locals there and just a nice place to drink a beer and have a good dive bar experience."

Big Shotz

★★★☆☆ 3 (96)

"every time we visit Nashville we go to Big Shots because their alcohol selection is much cheaper than the rest of the places down the road. That man said I'm going to give it a 3 out of 5 because the bar itself is kind of small which fits that died of personality type of field which I kind of like butt compared to the other bars in the area it doesn't hold a candle to them. It's just really small the clientele of the people are not the best it just came match up to the places that's around it but me and still a cool little bar always have loud music just like the other 4000 bars downtown Nashville but the drink prices are excellent so I will be back"

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."

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."

Tin Roof

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (269) • $

"Had a super fun evening here. We came on a Saturday night around 8pm. Had so much fun. The dj was spinning all the dance hits. Able to grab food next door. The vibe was so chill...everyone just enjoying themselves. We danced until we couldn't. My knees hurt so bad was from non-stop dancing. Met some new friends and had a blast. Tip: next to IV drip bar. We had to hit this up the next day."

Whiskey Bent Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (205) • $$

"Fun laid back bar with good drinks, good bartenders and great music. When we were here, the band had a fiddler with them and she rocked the place! That's something you see at most places on Broadway. Wasn't too crowded and the crowd was fun without being obnoxious. Worth checking out on Broadway."

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!"

Springwater

★★★★☆ 4 (89) • $

"Good Music Cool PatronsMy wife and I visited in mid-September and had a great time.The bartender (apologies for not remembering your name) is a cool cat who knows his Nashville (and national) music scene well. He's a great guy to chat with over a few or 10 beers.The bar itself has the classic dive bar look and feel. We enjoyed a free round of pool and threw some darts. This is a cash only/beer only establishment so don't come in here looking for fancy cocktails or shots of liquor!The entertainment is eclectic but spot on with the talent. In the early part of the evening we heard some heartfelt country and finished the night with some folk-rock. All-in-all we listened to 4 bands.The neighborhood felt pretty safe as we were leaving for the night, very convenient having a McDonald's next door! Be sure to swing by this famous bar when you're in town.Thanks"

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."

Ms. Kelli's Karaoke Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (113) • $

"We went out after a company event because a coworker loves Karaoke. First time going on a Saturday night and it was packed wall to wall. Blame it on the Nashville Predators win. No cover charge but must be 21 to enter. It is located downtown in Printer's Alley. There are several T.Vs on the wall so you can sing, read, and dance along if you choose. $5 a song and it doesn't guarantee your name will be called but, you may have a better shot if you tip the DJ. (Wink, wink)The song selections are pretty good that the crowd gets super hyped. I haven't heard a song that I absolutely despised. Full service bar, cool staff, dope vibe, and fun ambiance."

The 5 Spot

★★★★☆ 3.9 (151) • $

"We were in Nashville for a few days and after dinner our first night decided to head to the 5 Spot because it was nearby. We figured being the music-centered town it is, we'd have decent luck most places (and could move along if we didn't).The 5 Spot was great! We likedthe vibe, both bands we heard, and the selection of beer, n/a, and CBD drinks available in addition to liquor. It's a great dive/music venue and we arrived to a decent crowd even at an early-ish hour (we arrived around 8:30). We'd definitely be back next time we're in town."