Location: Downtown Nashville
Top Things to do in Downtown Nashville
10 Bars & Clubs in Downtown Nashville That You Shouldn't Miss
With live music to be heard all across town, 24/7, 365 days a year, Music City lives up to its name. From honky-tonk bands jamming at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge to songwriters in the round at the Bluebird Cafe and country music legends rocking the Grand Ole Opry, you never know who you might see. The creative spirit from Nashville's music landscape flows into the area's myriad art galleries, up-and-coming fashion scene, historic landmarks and chef-driven restaurants.
Restaurants in Nashville
1. TENN on Top
2. Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 524 reviews
Blues bar.
Reviewed By Maryrichard
Was able to buy tickets ahead for a table near the stage, awsome show, the band "big shoes" , soooooo good, a very talented group of musicians with long resumes...had so much fun that night, great bar, great show.
3. Legends Corner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 493 reviews
Reviewed By wsguyer
We celebrated my husband's birthday there. Great bar, friendly staff, fun atmosphere! The band was awesome.
4. The Second Fiddle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By 772terrib
We visited The Second Fiddle on the first day (Thursday) of CMA Fest. There was an awesome band playing there with a fiddle player which is one of my favorite instruments in a band. We didn’t eat there but only had drinks but the waitress was very friendly. There was a great vibe to the place!
5. The Stage on Broadway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 686 reviews
Reviewed By Q7588ZEdang - Cedar Rapids, United States
Live music on sunday afternoon and heard Brandon Harris band and some great music for 2 hours. The Stage was recommended as a perfect place to listen to some great music by some talented artists. Cold beer excellent acusitics. Can't go wrong if you are wanting live country music.
6. Layla's Bluegrass Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By X251YBQuahMom
We love to go to Layla's when we go downtown for great music. We were lucky to be there when Layla was onstage playing. They had great young talent come on stage to sing with them and put on a great show for country and bluegrass music. This place never disappoints and they are in the business for the music and musicians, not for the over hype of Nashville and tourists. Best place to go to listen to real music and enjoy a cold drink.
7. Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar - Nashville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
The Big Bang is Nashville's only dueling piano bar featuring live, all-request music every weekend. Find us on stage at Dick's Last Resort on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville. It's a sing-along, dance-along, drink-along kind of party!
Reviewed By robyno207
We ate at Dick’s Last Resort (same location) before the show. Good food and rude wait staff were great. A lot of fun for our whole family of seven, including five kids from 13-20. The musicians in Dueling Pianos were extremely talented. The music was phenomenal and we loved singing along. If you are looking for a change of venue and music, this is it. We would go back again and again.
8. Whiskey Bent Saloon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By familyoffourkansas - Hesston, United States
Due to covid we got take out ribs, macaroni and cheese with chicken, pretzel and cheese!! This was all amazing food!! Everything was so good!!! Thank you for feeding this family of four late one Saturday night!!
9. Skull's Rainbow Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By lahelsel - Gahanna, United States
Great jazz in the land of country music. Love the historic vibe and cool drinks. Packed on a Saturday afternoon with a low key piano player. Enjoyed empanadas!
10. Blend Bar with Davidoff Cigars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By ADKtraveller - Lake George, United States
Came here to change up the afternoon and be a bit quieter than Broadway and still be casual. Nice selections of cigars overall but mainly of their own brand. The staff was helpful in picking out a cigar, lighting it and a cut. Getting a local distillery recommendation for a pleasant rye was also appreciated. The place is comfortable the staff was terrific and lets you relax in a pleasant atmosphere to calm down from Broadway
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