Nashville's Best Country Bar

This landmark honky-tonk mecca has launched the careers of numerous country music stars.

Reviews:

• “Hand”
• “I had a blast!!!!!!”
• “not cool”
• “Skip it”
• “Yawn”

Tips: Be sure to go upstairs and see the back bar and the back door. This is how the Opry stars came in.

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge

Famous downtown spot attracts music fans and celebs for its traditional country and rockabilly.

Reviews:

• “great”
• “Tired songs”
• “best local talent and food. "
• “Best burgers and most friendly bartenders”
• “Best Live Music On The Strip”

Tips: As with any Lower Broadway bar, street parking is rare. Seek one of the many downtown pay lots or parking garages.

Robert’s Western World

Do some serious toe-tapping at the biggest stage on Broadway.

Reviews:

• “ONE OF THE LARGEST COUNTRY MUSIC STAGE BARS ON BROADWAY!”
• “Avoid any time.”
• “The Stage”
• “Rockin”
• “Fun atmosphere.”

Tips: If the dance floor is full, head upstairs to the balcony for a great view far above the fray.

The Stage

Traditional country watering hole attracts music fans from Nashville and beyond.

Reviews:

• “Rude Bartender”
• “Todd Bolton”
• “Underrated country bar”
• “Todd Bolton”
• “TODD BOLTON, “WOW”!!!"

Tips: Try the lots across from the nearby Ryman Auditorium or Gaylord Entertainment Center.

Bluegrass Inn

One of Nashville’s best still lives up to its name.

Reviews:

• “tour bus music stop”
• “I agree country is dead at ledgens”
• “Ledgens not country anymore :(”
• “Great location”
• “Great place”

Tips: Parking is always a bit tricky downtown, but your best bet is the park-and-pay lots directly across the street behind the Arena.

Legends Corner

Cavernous dance hall and restaurant serves up top-shelf live entertainment.

Reviews:

• “bad service, bland food”
• “Line Dancing”
• “Terrible Service”
• “Not a place to dance”
• “Don’t go to their concerts”

Tips: Buying advance tickets to special events does not guarantee you a seat; the club is always first come, first served. Arrive early to concerts featuring big name acts.

Wildhorse Saloon

A bit of the wild, wild West with free beer every night.

Reviews:

• “Um welcome to TN?”
• “THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!!!”
• “Good times…good memories”
• “Fight City!!”
• “Best club in town!”

Tips: Take it easy on the suds, however, as the bouncers are quick to give the old heave-ho to rowdy troublemakers.

Silverado’s Dance Hall & Saloon

Nashville’s premier blues venue attracts tourists and locals alike.

Reviews:

• “Great Blues Bands”
• “a taste of New Orleans”
• “9”
• “Amazing Band!”
• “Great Live Music”

Tips: There’s street parking between Third and Fourth Streets. You can also park in the Allright Parking Garage on Third.

Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar

World-famous stomping grounds for bluegrass legends and rising stars alike.

Reviews:

• “This may be a biased review”
• “Station Inn, NO SMOKING + LIVE Bluegrass music makes for a great club.”
• “great place to listen to the best of Bluegrass”
• “Come on in boys, the music’s fine”

Tips: Sunday nights are reserved for jam sessions, which have been known to feature surprise appearances from notable local artists. It’s the one night of the week when there’s no cover charge.

Station Inn

Up-and-coming songwriters come to this Hillsboro legend for a moment in the spotlight.

Reviews:

• “here’s why the Bluebird is great…”
• “Bluebird Cafe is where you SEE AND HEAR who wrote that Country song. Please SHHHHHHH.”
• “Listen!!!!!!”
• “Hear the guys and gals who write the songs”

Tips: Early shows with aspiring songwriters are often free.

Bluebird Cafe