Nightlife in Nashville

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

South Nashville

Game Terminal

Game Terminal is a large arcade bar with food and drinks, good for a casual evening or a fun social outing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $20-50 per person on games, food, and drinks.

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Downtown

lou/na

lou/na is a rooftop bar for an evening or late-night outing, offering drinks and city views. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for drinks and potentially some small bites, making it a good choice for a date or a social gathering after dinner.

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$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

East Nashville

Noir Kitchen & Cocktails

Noir Kitchen & Cocktails is a good spot for an upscale dinner or drinks, possibly followed by another bar. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-$100 per person.

Sobro

L27 Rooftop Lounge

L27 is a trendy rooftop lounge suitable for pre-dinner drinks or a full evening out with small plates. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $50-100 per person.

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Urban Residents

Robert's Western World

Robert's Western World is a classic Nashville honky-tonk, good for an evening of live country music and cheap drinks. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $15-35 per person for drinks and a simple meal.

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Sobro

Harriet's Rooftop

Harriet's Rooftop is an upscale lounge bar on the 19th floor, suitable for a refined date night or a girls' night out, offering cocktails, light bites, and city views. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person for drinks and appetizers.

The District

Ole Red

Ole Red is a lively Broadway bar and restaurant, suitable for an evening of food, drinks, and country music. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $50-100 per person.

The District

Kane Brown's on Broadway

This spot is good for an evening out with friends, offering live music and drinks on Broadway. Plan for a couple of hours and expect to spend $30-$75 per person for drinks and some food.

Music Row

Live Oak

Live Oak is a bar and live music venue, suitable for a casual evening out to hear music. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $30-75 per person on drinks and food.

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Urban Residents

Nudie's Honky Tonk

This multi-level honky tonk is ideal for an evening of live music and drinks, potentially with a rooftop view. Expect to spend $30-80 per person for a couple of hours.

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$30–$80 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

The Gulch

UP, Rooftop Table & Tavern

This rooftop lounge is suitable for an evening drink or small plates before or after a dinner out. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-60 per person for cocktails and appetizers.

$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

The District

Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar

This spot is good for a lively meal, drinks, and live music on Broadway, potentially followed by exploring other bars. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $30-75 per person for food and drinks.

The Gulch

The Station Inn

The Station Inn is ideal for an evening out to hear live bluegrass music, often paired with a casual meal. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and about $30-75 per person on cover and drinks/snacks.

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

The District

Luke's 32 Bridge

This is a good spot for a high-energy evening of live country music, drinks, and casual food, especially on a weekend. Plan for 2-3 hours and expect to spend $30-$75 per person.

Wedgewood Houston

The Basement

The Basement is a solid choice for an evening of live music, featuring alternative, rock, and indie artists. Expect to spend a few hours here, with costs typically covering a ticket and drinks, possibly paired with dinner beforehand at a nearby restaurant.

$20–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Midtown

The Local Nashville

The Local Nashville is a good spot for a casual evening out, offering food, drinks, and live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours for a meal and a show, costing around $15-40 per person.

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Midtown

EXIT/IN

EXIT/IN is a long-standing Nashville venue for catching live bands, typically costing $30-$80 per person for a show with drinks. Expect to spend 3 hours here, often as a standalone evening activity or preceded by dinner nearby.

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$30–$80 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

The Gulch

L.A. Jackson

L.A. Jackson is a swanky rooftop bar, ideal for a pre-dinner cocktail, a post-dinner nightcap, or as a standalone outing for drinks and small plates. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for an hour and a half visit.

Urban Residents

Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk

This is a prime Nashville honky-tonk experience on Broadway, offering live music and drinks for a few hours. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for drinks and some food, making it a good main stop or a part of a bar-hopping night.

Five Points

The 5 Spot

The 5 Spot is a relaxed live music venue perfect for an evening out, often hosting local bands and weekly dance parties. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $20-50 per person on drinks and snacks.

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Urban Residents

Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar

This is a lively spot for an evening of blues music, drinks, and Cajun food in Printers Alley. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $30-75 per person for an entry fee, a few drinks, and some food.

The Gulch

COA Rooftop Bar

COA Rooftop Bar is suitable for an evening drink or light meal, offering city views. Expect to spend $35-75 per person for an hour and a half visit, likely as a primary stop or pre/post dinner activity.

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

The District

Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa

Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa is a good spot for a lively evening of Tex-Mex, cocktails, and live music on Broadway. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $50-100 per person.