Open-air party bus
Honky Tonk Party Express
Open-air party bus with a bartender and host, up to 25 people.
1343 Lewis St
Not BYOB. Load-up is at its own bar; reviews mention porta-potties there. Private rides from $495 weekdays, $595 weekends.
The directory
Every place we’ve checked.
36 places that clear our bar, and 3 that don’t, with the reason. Each one has hours, contact details and the date we last checked it.
Party rides
Party buses, tractors, pedal taverns and the drag bus.
Party bike
Nashville Pedal Tavern
15-seat BYOB party bike, 90 minutes.
1504 Demonbreun St
BYOB beer and seltzer only (8% or less), no glass. Full refunds only 7+ days out.
Party bike
Sprocket Rocket Party Bike
15-seat party bike with drinks sold at check-in.
535 Lafayette St
Drinks are bought at check-in. Reviews mention a mid-ride stop to walk Broadway.
Tractor party wagon
The Nashville Tractor
Tractor-pulled party wagon with a DJ and bartenders.
747 Fesslers Ln
The only party wagon with a roof, so it is the rain backup. No BYOB; drinks run $6–$9.
Drag show bus
Big Drag Bus
90-minute party bus hosted by drag queens, up to 26.
1517 Church St
Check in at 1517 Church St. Buy drinks at check-in; bring cash to tip the queens.
On the water
River cruises and private lake days.
River party barge
Pontoon Saloon
Party barge on the Cumberland River with a captain and a DJ-bartender, up to 47.
2 Victory Ave
Bachelorette-only shared cruise available. Book private cruises about 90 days out.
Private lake day
Rowdy Boats
Private boat days on Percy Priest Lake with a captain.
1205 Milson St
Captain, coolers with ice and floats provided. Bring sunscreen, drinks and snacks.
Lake days & more
Rowdy’s Wild Rides
Party boats with slides on Percy Priest, plus buses, bar bikes and line dancing.
715 Merritt Ave #104
Party boats with slides and a lily pad; also books buses, bar bikes and line dancing.
Tours & classes
Murals, line dancing and day trips.
Tours
Mint Julep Experiences
Murals & Mimosas, Hot Chicken & Whiskey, and Jack Daniel’s day trips.
308 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Do the murals tour early so the group photos are done. Office closed weekends; book online.
Line dancing lessons
Turn Their Heads
Beginner line dancing studio a few minutes from Broadway, with bachelorette group classes.
830 Fesslers Pkwy Ste 114
Learn two routines in an hour, then show them off on Broadway that night.
Line dancing lessons
New Boots Line Dancing
Private line dancing lessons, including at your rental.
3820 Charlotte Ave #121
An instructor can come to your rental for a one-hour private lesson.
Two-step lessons
Step Country Swing & Dance Co.
Country two-step and swing lessons, with mobile instructors.
2844 Logan St
Partner two-step lessons; instructors can come to you.
Glam & photos
Blowouts before Broadway and a photographer for the group shot.
Blowouts & makeup
The Blowout Co. Gulch
Gulch blowout bar with hair and makeup for groups.
700 12th Ave S Unit 104
Private salon parties for groups. Closed Sundays.
Photo tour
Photowalk Nashville
Walking photo tour of the murals with a professional photographer.
226 11th Ave S
A pro photographer walks your group to the murals. Bring neck fans in summer.
Brunch
Tables for the whole crew.
Brunch
The Hampton Social
Brunch with shareable cocktails by the river, including a DJ brunch.
201 1st Ave S
Automatic 18–20% gratuity, card-held reservation, 15-minute late limit.
Brunch
The Finch
Gulch restaurant with weekend brunch.
111 10th Ave S #310
Reviewers mention extra attention for bachelorettes. Book ahead.
Brunch
Pinewood
Big all-day spot with a private dining room.
33 Peabody St
Private dining room for big groups. Validated garage parking.
Brunch
Adele’s
Gulch restaurant with weekend brunch.
1210 McGavock St
Brunch weekends only. Parking validated at the host stand.
Brunch
Twenty First
Hillsboro Village spot with a rooftop you can book.
1602 21st Ave S #101
Book the rooftop for the group. Champagne on tap.
Brunch
The Mockingbird
Playful brunch with drinks in a bag.
121 12th Ave N
Drinks in a bag. Upstairs room and a patio.
Brunch
The Butter Milk Ranch
12 South breakfast and brunch.
2407 12th Ave S
Closed Mondays. Busy at peak.
Brunch
Biscuit Love
The famous Gulch biscuit spot.
316 11th Ave S
Expect a line. Better for a small crew.
Brunch
Milk & Honey Gulch
Gulch brunch café.
214 11th Ave S
Go early; reviews mention waits by 9:30 a.m.
Food
Easy group meals.
Food hall
Assembly Food Hall
Big food hall at 5th and Broadway for groups that can’t agree.
5055 Broadway
Cashless. An easy first stop before Legends Corner across the street.
Barbecue
Peg Leg Porker
Gulch barbecue where you order at the counter.
903 Gleaves St
Order at the counter. Closes at 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Honky-tonks
Live music on Lower Broadway.
Honky-tonk
Robert’s Western World
The locals’ pick on Broadway, with traditional country bands.
416 Broadway
Best between 1 and 4 p.m. Try the $6 Recession Special. Tip the band.
Honky-tonk
Legends Corner
Classic small honky-tonk with album covers on every wall.
428 Broadway
Classic and small. Across from Assembly Food Hall.
Honky-tonk
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
The purple one. Live music on every floor and a rooftop bar.
422 Broadway
Fills fast. Head for the rooftop.
Honky-tonk
Honky Tonk Central
Three floors on the corner of 4th and Broadway, with food.
329 Broadway
Three floors; bands take requests.
Bar & Tex-Mex
Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa
Pink-forward bar with live music and Tex-Mex on Broadway.
308 Broadway
Pink everything, tacos and frozen margaritas.
Honky-tonk
Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk
The biggest floor on Broadway, with a rooftop.
221 Broadway
Biggest floor on Broadway; rooftop views.
Honky-tonk
Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
Big Broadway bar with a different band or DJ on each level.
400 Broadway
Just meets our bar. Fine, but not a first pick.
Speakeasies & cocktails
Hidden bars and the songwriters’ room.
Speakeasy
Red Phone Booth
Cigar-and-cocktail speakeasy behind an antique London phone booth.
136 Rosa L. Parks Blvd
Get the code first, and mind the dress code: no tank tops, open-toed shoes or ripped clothing.
Cocktail bar
The Patterson House
Nashville’s original craft-cocktail bar.
700 8th Ave S, Fifth Floor
Now on the fifth floor of 700 8th Ave S. Great mocktails too.
Listening room
The Bluebird Cafe
The famous songwriters’ listening room, with about 86 seats per a recent review.
4104 Hillsboro Pike
Tickets only on its own site; they sell out fast. It’s quiet in there.
Below our bar
Popular places you’ll hear about, and why they’re not on our lists. The skip list.
Below our bar
White Limozeen
The pink, Dolly-inspired rooftop at the Graduate.
101 20th Ave N
Below our bar: great photos, uneven food. Go for a drink, not dinner.
Below our bar
The Late Great
Hidden bar by Virgin Hotels with live music.
1 Music Square W
Watch list: too few reviews. Strict door, 20% service charge.
Not recommended
Dirty Little Secret
Printers Alley club open Friday and Saturday nights.
210 Printers Alley
Not recommended: 3.9 stars, reports of aggressive bouncers and a suspected spiked drink.