Complete Guide to Every Bar on Broadway Nashville (2026) — All 37 Venues

The definitive, complete guide to every bar on Broadway in Nashville. All 37 venues from 1st Avenue to 5th Avenue — honky-tonks, celebrity bars, rooftops, dives, and the occasional cocktail lounge that snuck onto the strip. This is the most comprehensive bar-by-bar resource on Lower Broadway, written by people who actually drink here.

Jump to: By block · By type · By vibe · First-timer’s route · All 37 bars A–Z

Broadway by Block

Lower Broadway runs east-to-west from the Cumberland River up to Bridgestone Arena. Each block has its own character. The lower the block number, the older and more traditional the bars.

100 Block (River end — old-school)

The 100 block is the easternmost, closest to the Cumberland River and the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Quieter, more historic, fewer tourists overall.

The Stillery — 113 2nd Ave N (technically just off Broadway). Moonshine cocktail focus.
Silver Dollar Saloon — Classic dive on the lower end.

200 Block (Tootsies / Robert’s territory)

The heart of the honky-tonk strip. Tootsies and Robert’s Western World are the two anchors here. Music starts at 10 AM on a busy day.

Tootsies Orchid Lounge — The most famous honky-tonk in Nashville. Back door opens onto Ryman alley.
Robert’s Western World — The locals’ pick. Fried bologna sandwich + PBR is the move.
The Stage on Broadway — Two stages, packed live music, tourist-friendly.
Legends Corner — Bigger room, hosts touring acts more often.

300 Block (Celebrity row)

This is where most of the celebrity-owned bars cluster. Multi-floor venues with rooftops, kitchens, retail floors. Drinks cost more here.

Honky Tonk Central — Three floors, three stages, basically a vertical Broadway in one building.
Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge — 6 floors. The biggest celebrity bar on the strip.
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop — Best rooftop view on the celebrity strip.
Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row — Whiskey-forward menu, southern rock vibe.

400 Block (Newer venues)

Redneck Riviera (John Rich) — Patriotic theming, military discounts.
Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk & Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse — Multi-level, steakhouse upstairs.
Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa — Female-owned, Mexican-inspired, popular with bachelorettes.
Blake Shelton’s Ole Red — TV show tie-in, large kitchen.

500 Block (Arena side)

Westernmost block, ends at Bridgestone Arena. Pre/post-game venues. Crowds spike before Predators games and concerts.

The Tin Roof — College-aged crowd, rooftop, sports-bar energy.
Rippy’s Bar & Grill — Big-format honky-tonk + barbecue restaurant.
Whiskey Bent Saloon — Smaller, dive-ier vibe.

By Type

Traditional honky-tonks: See our honky-tonk-specific guide
Celebrity-owned bars: 32 Bridge, Ole Red, Casa Rosa, Whiskey Row, Aldean’s, Redneck Riviera, Kid Rock’s, FGL House, Nudie’s
Rooftop bars: See our rooftop guide
Dive bars: Silver Dollar, Whiskey Bent
With kitchens / food: Acme Feed & Seed, Rippy’s, Honky Tonk Central, Ole Red, Aldean’s Kitchen

By Vibe

For locals: Robert’s Western World, Acme Feed & Seed, Whiskey Bent
For first-time tourists: Tootsies (the iconic stop), Honky Tonk Central (everything in one building), Aldean’s rooftop (the view)
For bachelorettes: Casa Rosa, FGL House rooftop, 32 Bridge — see bachelorette guide
For groups of guys: Kid Rock’s, Whiskey Row, Redneck Riviera
For couples on a date: Acme Feed & Seed rooftop, The Stillery, Bourbon Steak (technically in JW Marriott)
For older crowds: Robert’s Western World, The Stage, Legends Corner — traditional honky-tonk music
For late-night dancing: Nudie’s Honky Tonk, Tin Roof (after 11 PM)

The First-Timer’s Broadway Route

If you have one night on Broadway and want to hit the essentials, here’s the route locals recommend (start at 6 PM):

6:00 PM — Start at Robert’s Western World. Get a PBR + fried bologna sandwich. Watch the working band.
7:00 PM — Walk to Tootsies. Climb to the upstairs stage. Take the obligatory photo.
8:00 PM — Honky Tonk Central. Move floor-to-floor. Each has a different band.
9:30 PM — Aldean’s rooftop for the view. Bridgestone all lit up.
11:00 PM — Drop to Kid Rock’s or 32 Bridge for the late-night DJ floors if you want dancing. Or end at Whiskey Bent for a quieter wind-down.

All 37 Bars A–Z

The complete list. Every bar on Broadway gets its own dedicated page with hours, menu notes, history, and live music schedule.

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