Nashville visitors are always surprised by how expensive the drinks are on Broadway and how much prices can vary from one bar to the next — a Corona can run you anywhere from $7 to $12 depending on which door you walk through. Here's a full breakdown of what you'll actually pay based on my personal research and feedback from customers.

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These bars offer some of the best value on Broadway. You can grab a beer without wincing at the bill, and the music and atmosphere are just as good — if not better — than the expensive spots.

Acme Feed & Seed

📍 101 Broadway
🌐 acmefeedandseed.com
Music: Eclectic Local Bands

Acme Feed & Seed operates inside a historic building constructed in 1890 that once housed wholesalers, a grocery business, and later Acme Feed and Hatchery, which sold farm supplies to local farmers and residents.

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Great prices and food. Happy Hour every day with half off drafts Monday–Thursday 4:30–6:30pm. One of the best deals on Broadway.

Drink Prices: $3 beers (Busch Light and Montucky), $6 Domestics, $7 Imports, $8 Premium Beers

Layla's Honky Tonk

📍 418 Broadway
🌐 laylasnashville.com
Music: Country, Bluegrass, Rockabilly & Americana

Layla's Honky Tonk is one of the classic old-school spots on Lower Broadway and has built a reputation for strong bands, a no-frills atmosphere, and prices that usually beat the bigger celebrity bars nearby. It feels more like a real Nashville music stop than a tourist production, which is a big part of its appeal.

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Inexpensive drinks, great music, and one of the better values on Broadway if you want authentic honky-tonk energy without the celebrity-bar markup.

Drink Prices: Corona $7, Domestics $6, Tito's & Soda $12, Jack & Coke $12

Legends Corner

📍 428 Broadway
🌐 legendscorner.com
Music: Live Country Music

Legends Corner is a longtime Lower Broadway staple known for its classic honky-tonk feel, strong country bands, and laid-back dive bar atmosphere. It keeps things simple in the best way, which is exactly why so many visitors end up liking it more than the flashier places nearby.

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Classic country music, quick service, and one of the most affordable places to grab a beer on Broadway without sacrificing the live music experience.

Drink Prices: Guinness and all beers – $6

Robert's Western World

📍 416B Broadway
🌐 robertswesternworld.com
Music: Traditional Country, Western & Rockabilly

Robert's Western World is one of the most iconic traditional country bars on Lower Broadway and does a better job than almost anyone at preserving old Nashville honky-tonk culture. Between the vintage vibe, the classic country bands, and the legendary Recession Special, it still feels tied to the roots of Music City in a way many newer bars do not.

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A must-visit for authentic old-school country music. The Recession Special is legendary, and the $2.50 PBR might still be the best drink deal anywhere on Broadway.

Drink Prices: Domestic Beer $8, Imports & Premium $9, High Noon & White Claw $10, Busch & PBR $2.50

The Stage

📍 412 Broadway
🌐 thestageonbroadway.com
Music: Live Country Music

The Stage is one of Lower Broadway's best-known live music bars, with multiple floors, a big dance-floor energy, and a crowd-pleasing country focus that works for both tourists and locals. It has more polish than the old-school dives, but it still keeps enough honky-tonk character to feel like a real Broadway stop.

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Great bands on multiple floors, a fun high-energy atmosphere, and an easy pick when you want a classic Broadway bar that usually delivers solid live music.

Drink Prices: Corona $7

Ernest Tubb Record Shop

📍 417 Broadway
🌐 ernesttubbrecordshop.co
Music: Country, Bluegrass & Classic Nashville Sounds

Ernest Tubb Record Shop is one of the most historic names on Lower Broadway, with roots that go back to 1947 and deep ties to traditional country music in Nashville. Even in its updated form, it still carries the weight of that legacy, which makes it feel more meaningful than a typical Broadway bar stop.

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A cool historic stop with an old-country identity, plus live music, drinks, and a lot more Nashville history behind it than most places on the strip.

Drink Prices: Drafts $6 + tax

A Little More Pricey - $$

These bars are a step up in price but still reasonable by Broadway standards. Most of these are well-known spots with solid music and a good atmosphere — you'll pay a bit more, but you're getting a full Broadway experience.

AJ's Good Time Bar is Alan Jackson's place on Lower Broadway, and true to his style, it leans heavily into 90's country — the era when country music dominated the radio and everyone knew the words. It's one of the few celebrity bars that actually feels connected to the artist's identity.

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Lots of 90's country as you'd expect from Alan Jackson's bar. The mixed drinks come in large cups, so even at $15–$20 you're getting a generous pour.

Drink Prices: Beers $9–$10, Mixed Drinks $15–$20 in large cups

Barstool Sports brings the energy of the popular media brand to 2nd Avenue with a sports-bar-meets-honky-tonk setup. It's a solid option if you want to catch a game without leaving the Broadway area, and they have live music on top of the wall-to-wall screens.

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A great place to watch sports with live music. One of the better spots downtown if you want both at the same time. Watch for the tax — it's added on top of the listed prices.

Drink Prices: Canned Beer $9, Seltzers $10, Cocktails $15… plus tax

Hank Williams Jr.'s Boogie Bar carries the rowdy, outlaw-country spirit you'd expect from Bocephus. It lands in the mid-price range for Broadway, but the $5 garage beers and bucket specials make it one of the better values among the celebrity-owned bars.

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The $5 garage beers and bucket specials make this one of the better deals among the celebrity bars. Worth checking out if you want a celebrity-bar experience without the full celebrity-bar price tag.

Drink Prices: Domestics $8, Imports $9, $5 Garage Beers and Bucket Specials

Honky Tonk Central is one of the big multi-floor bars right in the heart of Lower Broadway, with three levels of live music and a rooftop that gives you a view of the whole strip. It's a popular first stop for visitors because it's easy to find and always has something going on.

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Three floors of music with good bands. A reliable pick when you want variety — if you don't love the band on one floor, head upstairs and try the next one.

Drink Prices: All Beers $9, Tito's $14

JBJ's is Jon Bon Jovi's spot on Broadway, and while it's technically a celebrity bar, the prices are slightly more reasonable than some of the others in this category. If you're a Bon Jovi fan, it's a must — but even if you're not, the bands are solid and the vibe is fun.

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If you like Bon Jovi music, you must go here. Good bands and one of the more reasonably priced celebrity bars on the strip.

Drink Prices: Corona (can) $9, Domestics $8, Tito's & Soda $13

Kid Rock's is one of the biggest and loudest bars on Broadway, with multiple floors and a massive rooftop. Love him or not, the bar consistently books some of the best rock bands on the strip, and the 1st-floor stage is one of the most high-energy rooms downtown.

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Some of the best rock bands in Nashville on the 1st floor. Watch from the 2nd floor for a less crowded experience. Great rooftop view of Broadway.

Drink Prices: All Beers $9, Tito's $14

Lucky Bastard Saloon is a high-energy bar on Broadway that books bands playing a wide variety of modern music — country, rock, pop covers, and everything in between. It's a good pick if you want something more current and less traditional.

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Great bands playing a variety of modern music. A solid choice if you want to hear current hits rather than classic country.

Drink Prices: $9 beers, $15 cocktails

Nudie's Honky Tonk is named after Nudie Cohn, the legendary rhinestone tailor who made custom suits for Johnny Cash, Elvis, Hank Williams, and other country icons. The bar displays some of his original outfits, which makes it one of the more visually interesting stops on Broadway beyond the music.

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90's–2000's rock at night with a rooftop bar. Features Nudie Cohn's original outfits for the stars — worth a look even if you only stop in for one drink.

Drink Prices: Corona $9 + tax ($9.92)

Redneck Riviera is John Rich's bar on Broadway — small compared to some of the mega-bars, but it packs a lot of energy into a tight space. The bucket deals and cash pricing on margaritas make it one of the better values in the mid-range tier.

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Good bands with a variety of music. Small but fun place. The Buy 5 Get 2 Free bucket deal is solid if you're with a group.

Drink Prices: House Margarita $13 cash, $9 beers, Buy 5 Get 2 Free Buckets

Rippy's is a well-known honky-tonk on Broadway that doubles as a BBQ spot. During the day, the acoustic music gives it a more laid-back feel than the louder bars, and paying cash here can actually save you a few bucks on your tab.

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Good acoustic music during the day and good BBQ. Save money by paying cash — one of the few bars on Broadway where that makes a noticeable difference.

Drink Prices: All Beers $9, Tito's $14, Tequila $14. Save money by paying cash.

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is one of the most famous honky-tonks in the world. It opened in 1960 and became the unofficial backstage hangout for Grand Ole Opry performers — legends like Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Patsy Cline were regulars. The purple exterior is unmistakable and the walls inside are covered in photos and memorabilia from decades of music history.

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Music is best on the 1st floor. Open mic for entry-level musicians and singers on the 2nd floor, Saturdays at 2pm — you might catch the next big thing before anyone else does.

Drink Prices: All Beers $9, Tito's $14

Whiskey Bent Saloon leans more classic rock than most bars on Broadway, which makes it a nice change of pace if you've been bar-hopping through nonstop country. It's a solid, no-nonsense spot with a loyal following and dependable bands.

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More of a classic rock vibe than most of Broadway. A good pick if your group wants a break from straight country without leaving the strip.

Drink Prices: Miller Lite $8

The Empty Your Wallet Bars - $$$

These are the celebrity-owned mega-bars and newer venues where you're paying a premium for the name on the sign. The music and production value can be great, but your tab will reflect it.

Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row is one of the more respected celebrity bars on Broadway, partly because of the music programming. It's the home of Whiskey Jam, a long-running songwriter showcase that has helped launch careers and remains one of the best ways to hear original music downtown.

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Home of Whiskey Jam — original music from up-and-coming artists on Monday and Thursday nights at 8pm. You're hearing the next generation of Nashville songwriters in an intimate setting. Worth every penny on those nights.

Drink Prices: $9 Domestics, $10 Imports & Seltzers, $16 Liquor Drinks

Eric Church's Chief's is a church-themed bar that plays off the singer's name and brand. The concept is unique, but the bands tend to be average compared to some of the other bars on the strip.

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Church-themed bar with average bands. Worth a quick stop for the novelty and if you're an Eric Church fan, but the music doesn't always match the price tag.

Drink Prices: Corona $10 cash

Friends In Low Places is Garth Brooks' bar on Broadway. It's one of the newer celebrity additions to the strip and draws big crowds on name recognition alone. The food gets some attention too — particularly the Trisha Yearwood menu items.

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Trisha Yearwood's chicken tenders are great for $19. Drinks are on the pricier side, so come for the food and the Garth Brooks experience.

Drink Prices: Domestics (canned beer) $10 plus tax

Jason Aldean's is one of the most popular and visible bars on Broadway, with a massive rooftop and the famous Big Green Tractor out front. It's a high-energy, high-production spot that draws huge crowds, especially on weekends and during events.

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One of the most popular places on Broadway with a rooftop and his Big Green Tractor. Expect crowds and cocktail prices to match the popularity.

Drink Prices: $15–$17 Cocktails

Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville reflects the artist's genre-blending style — you'll hear rock, country, and hip-hop influences all under one roof. It's one of the newer celebrity bars and has drawn a lot of attention since opening.

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Charges a 5% entertainment fee on your check — pay attention to your bill here. Paying by credit card on a Corona works out to $10.38 after sales tax and the entertainment fee. One of the few bars that adds this surcharge.

Drink Prices: Corona (no lime) $10, Domestics $9. Paying by credit card: Corona = $9 + 9.75% sales tax + 5% entertainment fee = $10.38

Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up is one of the newer celebrity bars, located on 3rd Ave rather than Broadway proper. The Bayou Keys dueling piano bar inside is a fun draw and gives it something different from the standard honky-tonk format.

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Pricey as expected for a celebrity venue, but the piano bar is genuinely fun and worth checking out if you want something different from the usual Broadway bands.

Drink Prices: All beers $11, Jack & Coke $16

Luke Combs' Category 10 on 2nd Avenue holds the title for the most expensive drinks downtown. The stage and light show are impressive and the "free" line dancing lessons at night are a fun touch — but the drink prices are genuinely jaw-dropping, especially the Tito's & Soda.

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The most expensive drinks downtown. Awesome stage and light show with "free" line dancing lessons at night — included in the drink price. The production value is high, but so is every receipt.

Drink Prices: Domestic Beer $11, Corona $12, Tito's & Soda $42 with tax. Yikes!

Luke's 32 Bridge is Luke Bryan's bar on Broadway and one of the biggest venues on the strip. The rooftop is consistently rated as one of the best views downtown, and the multi-level layout means there's usually room to spread out even when it's busy.

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Luke Bryan's bar with one of the best rooftop views on Broadway. Great for the view, but the cocktail prices are some of the highest on the strip.

Drink Prices: $17–$19 Cocktails

Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa brings a Tex Mex twist to Broadway with a menu that actually delivers on the food side — which is more than you can say for a lot of the celebrity bars. The pink decor and margarita-forward drink menu give it a different energy from the typical honky-tonk.

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Good Tex Mex food — the Steak Quesadilla is a standout. If you're going to spend the money at a celebrity bar, at least the food here is worth it.

Drink Prices: Corona $11, Nutrl $11, Patron $17

Morgan Wallen's bar is one of the more balanced celebrity venues on Broadway — the drink prices are high but not the worst, and the 3rd-floor restaurant offers a surprisingly reasonably priced food menu with a large bourbon and whiskey selection.

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Good restaurant on the 3rd floor with a reasonably priced menu. Large bourbon and whiskey selection. If you're going to eat at a celebrity bar, this is one of the better options.

Drink Prices: Beers $9–$10, Jack & Coke $15 + tax

Ole Red is Blake Shelton's bar on Broadway and one of the larger, more polished venues on the strip. The food menu is reasonably priced for a celebrity bar, but the drink prices — especially the cocktails with souvenir glasses — are on the expensive side.

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Reasonably priced food menu but expensive drinks. The $22 cocktail comes with a souvenir glass and $17 refills — a fun gimmick, but it adds up fast.

Drink Prices: Beers $10–$12, Cocktails $22 with souvenir glass and $17 refills

Posty's is Post Malone's bar on Broadway and one of the newer additions to the strip. The stage setup and production quality stand out — the bands are consistently good and the overall experience feels like it was designed by someone who actually cares about live music.

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Great stage and bands — worth the price. One of the newer spots that actually delivers on the experience. The production quality of the bands and the stage setup make it stand out from the pack.

Drink Prices: Corona (16 oz can) $11

Whiskey River Saloon is a straightforward rock and modern country bar on Broadway. The bands are usually good and the $45 buckets can be a decent deal if you're splitting with a group.

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Good bands playing rock and modern country. The $45 buckets are worth it if you're with a group — works out cheaper per drink than buying individually.

Drink Prices: $10 beers, $45 buckets

Final Thoughts

The price range on Broadway is wider than most people expect. You can have a great time at places like Acme, Layla's, Robert's, and Legends Corner without dropping a fortune — and the music at those spots is often just as good, if not better, than the big celebrity bars. If you do hit the pricier venues, just go in knowing what to expect and budget accordingly. A few tips: paying cash can save you a few bucks at some bars, happy hours are real money-savers, and don't sleep on the $2.50 PBR at Robert's Western World — it might be the best deal in all of downtown Nashville.