Lower Broadway

Acme Feed & Seed

Multi-level spot in a historic 1890 building with river views, good food, and a more laid-back vibe than many of the big Broadway honky-tonks.

Alan Jackson's Silverbelly Distillery

Alan Jackson's new distillery is on 3rd Ave. S., just off Lower Broadway. It's designed as a dual experience: a career-spanning museum plus an active whiskey distillery where visitors can watch his Silverbelly whiskey go from barrel to bottle, then sample whiskey flights and cocktails while live music plays.

Alan Jackson’s Good Time Bar

Alan Jackson’s multi-level bar that leans hard into classic country hits with celebrity drink prices. Fun fact: Alan Jackson is one of only three artists who fully own their bar and building.

Barstool Nashville

Sports-bar-meets-honky-tonk with wall-to-wall screens, downtown energy, and live music layered on top of the game-day vibe.

Big Jimmy's

This casual burger bar and live music spot on 2nd Avenue keeps things simple and does it well — handcrafted burgers, flatbreads, cold beer, and a stage with live music running every weekend. Reviewers tend to call out the Jack Cheddar Mac and Cheese as the sleeper hit on the menu, and the vibe is consistently described as relaxed and unpretentious compared to what's happening a block over on Broadway. Open Sunday through Thursday until 10pm, Friday and Saturday until 1am.

Big Machine Distillery

Big Machine is the most centrally located distillery in Nashville. It sits right off Broadway, and it's the only place downtown where you can legally buy a to-go cocktail and walk with it. The distillery makes handcrafted vodka, whiskey, gin, and moonshine, and is best known as the home of Big Machine Double Spiked Coolers. Guided tours run daily and include tastings. Live acoustic music plays on the first floor stage every day.

Blake Shelton’s Ole Red

Blake Shelton's multi-level venue with a strong live music calendar and a food menu that's more reasonable than many celeb spots. The drinks are expensive, but you get to keep the glass!

Bootleggers Inn

A narrow, two-story moonshine bar on the quieter end of Lower Broadway, Bootleggers Inn delivers an intimate, classic honky-tonk experience without the corporate celebrity gimmicks. Embracing a rugged Prohibition-era aesthetic complete with whiskey barrels and exposed brick, this localized staple focuses heavily on Tennessee's distilling heritage, serving creative moonshine cocktails, flights, and an impressive lineup of bourbons. Its tight 150-person layout fosters a highly energetic yet approachable vibe that stands out on the strip, consistently earning praise from regulars who favor strong drinks, conversational bartenders, and a welcome escape from the standard tourist circus.

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row

Well-regarded celebrity bar with strong music programming and a reputation for showcasing up-and-coming artists.

Doc Holliday's Saloon

Wild West-themed, bi-level watering hole just off the main strip featuring a spiral staircase, rowdy energy, and a reputation for serving up arguably the best Bloody Mary on Broadway.

Eric Church's Chief's

Church-themed bar playing off Eric Church's brand with a unique aesthetic and mid-tier bands. Fun fact: Eric Church is one of only three artists who fully own their bar and building.

Ernest Tubb Record Shop

Historic Lower Broadway name tied to traditional country music, now offering live music, drinks, and a deep sense of Nashville history.

Garth Brook’s Friends In Low Places

Garth Brooks' bar on Broadway doubles as a sports bar, with comfort food like Trisha Yearwood's chicken tenders and a modern country focus with Garth's hits sprinkled in. Fun fact: Garth and Trisha paid just under $48 million for the building, making them one of only three acts who fully own their bar and building.

Hank Williams Jr. Boogie Bar

Rowdy, outlaw-country-leaning bar that reflects Hank Jr’s style with a mix of country and Southern rock.

Honky Tonk Central

Three-story honky-tonk in the heart of Broadway with bands on every floor and a rooftop overlooking the strip.

Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar

Massive multi-level bar with a big rooftop, high-energy crowds, and a strong focus on Jason Aldean branding.

Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville

Jelly Roll's is genre-blending bar with rock, country, and hip-hop influences and an added entertainment fee baked into the tab.

John Rich’s Redneck Riviera

John Rich's smaller Broadway bar that packs a lot of energy into a tight space, with country and variety bands plus bucket deals.

Jon Bon Jovi’s Nashville

Jon Bon Jovi’s bar on Broadway with a rock-leaning song list, solid bands, and slightly more reasonable prices than some celebrity spots.

Justin Timberlake's Twelve Thirty Club

An elevated, stylish take on the traditional Broadway honky-tonk experience on the ground floor. It seamlessly blends raw downtown energy with a refined, high-end design, featuring an open-air vibe, live music from top-tier local talent, and an upscale bar fare menu.

Kane Brown's

Opened in May 2026, Kane Brown’s four-story, 11,400-square-foot venue ,formerly the Valentine, is the newest celebrity hotspot on Lower Broadway, perfectly situated between Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa and Tin Roof. The multi-level space is built for a complete night out, featuring a main floor live music stage with an overlooking mezzanine, a third-floor lounge, and a rooftop hosting brunch and late-night DJ sets. The kitchen serves elevated American comfort food paired with a cocktail program leaning heavily into Southern flavors. Open daily from 11 AM to 2 AM, the venue keeps live music running across every single floor. While official reviews are still rolling in for the fresh space, the country star himself set a high bar for the energy by showing up to celebrate during opening weekend.

Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk

Huge multi-floor bar with loud rock and country bands, a big first-floor stage, and one of the rowdiest crowds on Broadway.

Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up & Bayou Keys Dueling Piano Bar

Lainey Wilson's 3rd Ave spot with a country bar upstairs and a dueling piano bar that sets it apart from typical honky-tonks.

Layla's Honky Tonk

Old-school Lower Broadway honky-tonk with strong bands, no-frills charm, and prices that usually beat the big celebrity bars around it.

Legends Corner

Classic Lower Broadway bar with a divey honky-tonk feel, walls of country memorabilia, and consistently solid bands.

Lucky Bastard Saloon

High-energy bar with bands playing modern country, rock, and pop covers for a more current, party-forward soundtrack.

Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge

Luke Bryan's massive Broadway bar with multiple levels, a top-tier rooftop view, and a high-energy modern country soundtrack.

Luke Combs Category 10

Luke Comb's huge 2nd Ave venue known for its intense production, line-dancing lessons, and some of the steepest drink prices downtown.

Mellow Mushroom

It may be called the mellow mushroom, but the music is anything but. They have great rock bands M, W, F nights and a good mix other nights 11am-2pm with late night eats.

Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa

Pink Tex Mex-themed bar with better-than-average food, strong margaritas, and plenty of Miranda Lambert personality.

Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen

Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen just off Broadway with a big whiskey list and a third-floor restaurant that locals actually talk up.

Nudie's Honky Tonk

Multi-level honky-tonk named after rhinestone tailor Nudie Cohn, with his original suits he designed for Elvis, Johnny Cash and other stars on display. Featuring bands playing 90's - 2000's rock at night.

Post Malone’s (Posty’s) Bar

Post Malone''s bar with awesome production, a great stage setup, and bands that tend to be a cut above many other celebrity bars.

Rippy's Honky Tonk

BBQ-forward honky-tonk with acoustic country during the day, louder bands at night, and a mix of locals and tourists.

Robert's Western World

Iconic traditional country bar known for classic honky-tonk bands, the Recession Special, and old-school country.

Teddy's Tavern

Tucked into a historic 1820 Federal-style brick building steps from Broadway and Bridgestone Arena, this three-story venue brings a genuine neighborhood tavern feel to downtown. The space features locally brewed beers on draft, a covered rooftop bar, and a food menu centered around an acclaimed burger blueprint.

The Stage on Broadway

High-energy Broadway staple with multiple levels, a big main-stage feel, and crowd-pleasing country bands.

Tin Roof Broadway

Operating under the motto "Where Everybody is Somebody," this dynamic venue features live music on multiple floors, capturing the electric spirit of Music City. Above the indoor energy sits "Broadway's smallest rooftop"—a cozy, open-air patio offering panoramic views of the glowing neon strip below, perfectly paired with high-energy Southern-inspired pub fare and a welcoming, unpretentious crowd.

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

Legendary purple-painted honky-tonk dating back to 1960, with walls full of Opry-era photos and multiple stages stacked on top of each other.

Whiskey Bent Saloon

Straightforward Broadway bar that leans more classic rock than most honky-tonks, with dependable bands and a looser, less touristy feel.

Whiskey River Saloon

Broadway bar focused on rock and modern country with group-friendly bucket deals.