Must-see nightlife in Nashville

  • Old Glory

    Nashville

    A towering smokestack rises like an altar in a corner of this steampunk speakeasy. Tucked off an alley in Edgehill Village, the space was a laundromat…

  • Bearded Iris Brewing

    Nashville

    Its entrance at an unassuming warehouse marked by a parked military transport Unimog, this taproom's relatively nondescript external set-up belies the…

  • Eighth & Roast

    Nashville

    This urban coffeehouse (coffee from $4) welcomes visitors with the warm aroma of roasting beans. Beverage favorites include the vanilla-bean latte, a…

  • Barista Parlor

    Nashville

    With large retractable doors and a lofty industrial ceiling, this former auto-repair shop is now a smart java bar, perhaps the hippest member of the…

  • Corsair Distillery & Headquarters

    Nashville

    The post-tour samples at Corsair Distillery are generous – and sometimes 90 proof. This small-batch distiller of gin, rum, whiskey and even absinthe takes…

  • Patterson House

    Nashville

    Without a doubt one of Nashville's best spots for artisanal cocktails – so much so that there is often a wait (yes, for a drink at a bar!). There is also…

  • Craft Brewed

    Nashville

    Nashville's beer and home-brewing bulwark, this taproom has 32 rotating taps of the region’s best brews, as well as the equipment to make a few yourself…

  • Play

    Nashville

    The Bible Belt loosens a notch for this welcoming gay bar and dance club on, of all places, Church St. High-energy drag shows start at 9pm, 11pm and 1am…

  • Americano Coffee Lounge

    Nashville

    Americano brings something new to the Nashville coffee scene: a great place to hang out. With an eye for design, the owners have crafted a comfortable and…

  • Springwater Supper Club & Lounge

    Nashville

    Folks say this smoky dive is Tennessee's oldest bar. We're not sure how to verify that claim, but true or not, how many dives provide a view of the…

  • 12 South Taproom

    Nashville

    12 South Taproom is a true neighborhood hangout, with an extensive array of craft beers, an excellent patio and friendly low-key vibes. The rotating taps…

  • Red Door Saloon

    Nashville

    A hard-drinking dive bar at heart, Red Door has an extensive beer and liquor selection, and a bar menu featuring staples such as nachos, hot dogs and…

  • Butchertown Hall

    Nashville

    This hipster hangout, the first beer hall in Germantown since 1909, plays to the neighborhood's historical roots. The 2200-sq-ft space is gorgeous:…

  • Two Bits

    Nashville

    Tired of going to bars and just standing around? Look no further – this one is interactive. Two Bits specializes in games and lots of them: board and card…

  • Fat Bottom Brewery

    Nashville

    Fat Bottom doesn't brew a vast quantity of different beers, but each one is well-crafted and approachable. With four flagship brews, four seasonal and a…

  • Cafe Coco

    Nashville

    Located in a well-worn old cottage just off Elliston Pl, Cafe Coco has something for everyone. Twenty-somethings snack on sandwiches and cake in the front…

  • Steadfast Coffee

    Nashville

    Layered with subway tiling and awash in soothing hardwoods, Steadfast is an industrial-hip retreat for caffeine fiends. There are also eight craft-brew…

  • Fountain of Juice

    Nashville

    For all your locally sourced, cold-pressed, raw-food needs, the Fountain of Juice has you covered. Creator Jessica Goldberg calls her juices Alchemical…

  • Well Coffee House

    Nashville

    Welcoming baristas, small tables suited to laptops, ample parking and a university-adjacent location: the Well might just be the perfect coffee shop. The…

  • Embers Ski Lodge

    Nashville

    The stacked logs, hanging fireplace and pine-cone lamps evoke cold-weather climes at this ski-themed bar – the only thing missing is snow. Local craft…

  • HiFi Clyde's

    Nashville

    People are elbow-to-elbow at the open windows of this convivial joint every time we walk by. There are games aplenty to keep folks distracted, including…

  • Tempered

    Nashville

    This little Germantown chocolatier invites visitors to come in and stay a while, offering good-value wine, chocolate and cheese pairings, as well as a…

  • Sutler Saloon

    Nashville

    A wall of colorful cowboy boots serves as the stage backdrop at the Sutler Saloon. Upstairs, upbeat crowds gather in a lofty space for craft whiskey,…

  • dose.

    Nashville

    An impressive barricade of open laptops may be the first thing you notice when entering this big-windowed coffee shop. But don't worry, the upbeat indie…

  • Portland Brew 12 South

    Nashville

    Watch the shoppers stroll by from a seat on the patio or hunker down inside to pop open your laptop. The 411? Cool art. Concrete floor and velvet curtains…

  • Hopsmith Tavern

    Nashville

    This watering hole evokes 1950s road trips out to the western US, with an entire station wagon sitting behind the bar, a wall covered in dangling motel…

  • Tailgate Brewery Music Row

    Nashville

    The satellite location of the main brewery on Charlotte Pike, this beer outpost has over 30 taps pouring some of the most creative brews you'll find in…

  • Melrose Billiard Parlor

    Nashville

    A local favorite since 1944, the Melrose Billiard Parlor is a dive bar in all the right ways. Drinks are cheap and there are pool tables, ping-pong tables…

  • Frothy Monkey

    Nashville

    The Frothy Monkey is a Nashville staple and this outpost is one of the best. High ceilings and ample seating make a comfortable place to sip a latte or…

  • Tribe

    Nashville

    Ultra-friendly Tribe caters to a largely gay male crowd, although everyone is welcome to sip martinis, watch music videos and dance the night away.

  • Losers Bar & Grill

    Nashville

    Have you heard about the lonesome loser? Well, he's not hanging out at this dark dive bar, where folks sling back beers under Christmas lights, kick it up…

  • Broadway Brewhouse

    Nashville

    Darts. Air hockey. Neon beer signs. Shadowy interior. A long bar. And a cigarette machine. This is what all divey neighborhood bars aspire to be. One of…

  • Winners Bar & Grill

    Nashville

    NFL quarterback and UT alum Peyton Manning once stepped on stage to belt out the Osborne Brothers' 'Rocky Top' – and grab headlines – at this fun-loving…

  • Rebar

    Nashville

    Set in an old brick-and-stone house with low ceilings, a wide concrete patio and flat-screens broadcasting ball games, this is a popular day-drinking spot…