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AJ's Good Time Bar

3.7 (143 reviews)
ModerateBars, Karaoke
Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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Divey
Casual
Loud
Live music

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Katherine P.

Came here for a work event so had the floor all to ourselves which was cool and the karaoke was very entertaining. Once the bar opened up to others, we definitely heard a lot of great singers. We also spent some time in the 1st floor and music was ok but it was a Wednesday night. The food was just ok but it was preordered chips and salsa, pasta and chicken and it was nothing special.

Heather Rene A.

Went here for karaoke. Host was nice and the vibe was fun. Sound was a little off, but it is an odd layout which probably affected that. We had fun singing and the host obliged our quirky requests.

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Eugene G.

During a conference in Nashville, the organizers took us by bus down to Broadway to spend an evening on the roof lounge, fourth floor, of AJ's good time bar. This place has live music on each of the four floors, which was really excellent. The service was very good and the food and alcohol, did the job to keep everyone appropriately lubricated and decently fed. If you love live music, and there is plenty of it on Broadway in Nashville, visit AJ's good time bar.

Chris W.

DAMN good!! just got back home from deployment and decided to spend one of my first nights home here! i just love it... first night home was the aj concert in tampa actually so the second night home being his bar damn sure made me glad i came back alive lmao keep it up yall!!

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Paul R.

I love me some AJ so this was our 1st stop on the Honkey Tonk Trail AKA South Broadway. This is an older divey bar which we loved. Like most of the bars on Broadway, the stage is up front by the street and there is a rooftop area. We opted for the bar. Surprisingly they offer a bountiful selection of craft brews as well as the standards. Both times we visited the band was excellent playing a mix of country standards and newer artists. If this is your scene then you should definitely plan to stop by AJs where it's always 5 o'clock somewhere.

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Jose C.

This place doesn't seem as popular as other Honky Tonks on Broadway but still offered great entertainment. Music was great and the drinks were fairly priced. I unfortunately stayed for only a couple of songs and didn't get to go upstairs but will definitely make my way up next time I'm in town.

Camilla J.

There are so many roof top bars here in Nashville but this is by far my favorite. They give you excellent service, great drinks and they do not charge you an arm and a half and then serve your drink in a baby cup (like many, many others). I am also very appreciative that they always have great musicians (mostly singer songwriters) that are ok with people listening AND talking. If you like music, but also like to keep your hearing and ear drums intact, this is your place. And hey, its Allan Jacksons place!

Cindy L.

AJ's (Alan Jackson) Sara was hysterical, I love her. Jay Bragg Band, two people, him and a woman(Renee) violinist. So good. I WOULD go back.

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Tony M.

AJ's was listed as the top honkeytonk in Nashville. It was a nice small bar with good music but there wasn't much to it. The ambiance was ok, the music was as expected, and the service was really good. I can't speak to the food but the drinks were cold. It wouldn't be my first choice on Broadway but I was glad we stopped in for a drink.

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Amelia M.

I just had the time of my life at AJ's Good Time Bar! The music and party atmosphere is amazing - I couldn't stop singing along & dancing! The vibes here are wonderful. People are warm, friendly, unpretentious and ready to get down. I was right in front of the stage, but for those not wanting to be in a crowd, there were other places to enjoy a drink in the back of the bar. Prices were high ($6.50 for a bottle of Busch Light), but that is totally understandable... It's the same or more everywhere on Broadway. Plus, you get world-class music with zero cover charge!

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The bathrooms are gross and they need to hire a janitor to clean up the mess from the Gloryhole

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Small very lively hi key tonk. Nice staff as well. Worth coming I. For some music and a drink.

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YSB - UYE - Karaoke Like A Star! - Singing Styx's "Come Sail Away"

YSB - UYE - Karaoke Like A Star!

5.0(2 reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown
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Music! Madness! Mayhem! KARAOKE!…read more SITREP When several people were asking on the "Nashville Talk" threads about, "What's the Karaoke scene like in Nashville?", local Nashville Elite Squad Yelpvinity Sheena T. came forth with LOTS of information for us Yelpers! [And unfortunately for her, but very fortunately for US, Nashville Community Manager (CM) Marcia M. lassooed our dear Sheena to put together a Karaoke night. And she DID! Tonight! At Lonnie's Western Room in Printers Alley in downtown Nashville! And it was so much fun! GREAT CROWD And Karaoke is one of those totally random endeavors that is totally depending on the people at the location which can change night to night, even hour to hour. But the chemistry was definitely at Lonnies tonight! LOGISTICS Tonight there was no cover, but there was a "soft" two drink minimum. However, the Karaoke DJ ladies are not paid and only make what they get in tips. So if you tip the DJs decently, there is no pressure to drink....a lot. ;) SINGING TALENT! What an incredible bunch of Yelpers! So many with the gift of great sounding pipes (NOT including me, but I gave it my all). Just about everyone stepped up to the plate and sang - here are some fun highlights of what we got to experience last night: (1) Offspring, anyone? (Sheena Rocks it!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwixm4Bkscw&feature=youtu.be (2) Gloria Gaynor, anyone? (Victoria should make singing her profession!!!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIC64Gj4a4k&feature=youtu.be (3) Anna Nalick's "Breath, just breath" beautifully sung! (Angela was so beautiful & adorable!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIunu65n3HA&feature=youtu.be (4) I THINK it's an Alanis Morrissette tune, but I don't think we could hear her since she wasn't singing into the microphone - what you hear is our Yelp contingent of gals singing behind us to keep the song going. However, the gal "singing" wins points for being VERY entertaining to watch! (I honestly don't know who this gal is!) :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hoM3rjagbc&feature=youtu.be KUDOS Major props to Sheena T. for putting together such a fun fun night of Karaoke enjoyment for all of us out-of-towners whom descended upon the fair City of Nashville with a pent up desire to sing to our hearts content. Both Sheena and Lonnie's were well up to the task! THE LOWDOWN Karaoke doesn't get any better than this in Nashville!

This was the perfect ending to my trip to Nashville (no trip is truly complete without karaoke)…read more It was great to hang out with my fellow YSB yelpers one last time before my trip home Monday. I was also completely blown away from Victoria's opera-trained voice on soulful ballads...like, damn. I wish I could sound like THAT. Had a great time, overall!! :)

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Cheers to a terrific Yelp Spring Break Nashville 2014!

YSB - UYE - Karaoke Like A Star! - Gettin into Styx. Kinda. I wanted "Renegade", but the track wasn't working right and so the DJ sent me into "Come Sail Away"

Gettin into Styx. Kinda. I wanted "Renegade", but the track wasn't working right and so the DJ sent me into "Come Sail Away"

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Lonnie's Western Room

Lonnie's Western Room

2.7(60 reviews)
0.3 mi•Printer's Alley, Downtown
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We LOVED this place. We just happened to stumble upon this…read moregreat gem in Nashville, a bit off the beaten path of tourism. Open til 3am, the singing only gets worse as the patrons get obliterated and it gets later. Fun to watch when you aren't the one on stage. Love the owner. She is full of wisdom and years of age, but still hustling trays of mediocre beer (no alcohol here). She's sharp, sassy, and adorable. Worth the trip just to see her. Bathrooms are just as stated...not the greatest asset of Lonnies. Close your eyes, aim, get your business done, and wash your hands. Next. Go here, you might be the next Nashville star.

I have never experienced treatment this unprofessional, inconsistent, and frankly disturbing at a…read morebar. I am of legal age and have been allowed into this bar multiple times with the SAME valid ID, by the SAME bouncer. Suddenly, with zero explanation, I was accused of being underage, had my ID taken, and was told I was "banned for life." No proof, no conversation, no logic, just a power trip. To make things worse, a female staff member (or someone acting as security reached under my jacket, grabbed my drink, and physically touched my chest in the process. That alone should be enough to shut this place down. No one should ever be touched like that under any circumstances. When I tried to ask what was going on, I was repeatedly told I was banned and dismissed without explanation. No manager. No verification. Just hostility and humiliation. If this bar can't train its staff to properly check IDs, communicate respectfully, or keep their hands to themselves, then it has no business operating. The inconsistency, aggression, and lack of accountability make this place feel unsafe, especially for women. I would strongly recommend spending your money somewhere that treats people with basic respect and understands the difference between doing their job and abusing authority.

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