Best Honky-Tonks in Nashville

Every night is good night to catch music in Nashville. You just have to know where to look. Nashville is filled to the brim with incredible honky-tonks, juke joints, and dive bars, each with a charm all their own.

But there are two essentials that every good honky-tonk has in common: drinks and live country music. No matter what your plans are in Nashville, you’re bound to end up at one of these bars.

Here are just a few of favorite honky-tonks in Nashville:

The Bluebird Cafe - 4104 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215

While located in a strip mall, the Bluebird Café is one of Nashville’s most enduring treasures. Don’t let its appearance fool you, the Bluebird Café is a haven for aspiring songwriters and you never know who will stop by. They offer original music seven nights a week, and you might even be first to hear a future country star.

Station Inn - 402 12th Ave S., Nashville, TN 37203

Are you a fan of blue grass? Then Station Inn is the stop for you. It’s a great spot for food and authentic beer, and hosts some of the biggest names in country, bluegrass & roots music. Squeeze into one of the old church pews and enjoy a lineup of some the finest pickers.

Robert’s Western World - 416 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203-3931

Not many places has a boot store by day and Nashville honky-tonk institution by night. Robert’s Western World is a place that can only be in Nashville. Popular with locals and tourists a like, it’s known for incredible rockabilly and star spottings.

The Stage - 412 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203-3931

Somewhat newer, The Stage is becoming a favorite on the legendary Lower Broadway music scene. Prime seating in the balcony gives a bird’s eye of the show. The Stage line-up features Nashville’s hottest up-and-coming country stars.

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge - 422 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Through the decades, this historic honky-tonk remains a mainstay on Broadway. It’s a magical stage, that’s become known as a place where big country music stars duck in the back door, after performing at the Ryman (located right behind Tootsie’s).

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