The establishment was, I must confess, exceedingly agreeable; the bar itself possessed a certain refinement, whilst the young ladies attending it were not only remarkably fair, but of a most pleasing and obliging disposition. The company, without exception, appeared animated by the highest spirits, each guest surrendering themselves to the merriment of the occasion. The music, too, was of such superior quality as to elevate the entire scene beyond the ordinary. Indeed, I should not hesitate to declare it the most distinguished house upon Broadway Street. read more

AJ's is in my opinion one of the oldest bars on Broadway. It looks a little run down but do not let that stop you from visiting. My friends and I had a good time. We were in town for a friend's birthday and she wanted to visit the bars at a more calmer time. We ended up visiting on a Sunday afternoon and it is so much more relaxing than Saturday. AJ's has 3 different bars but we decided to stay at the rooftop bar because the weather was nice and it is a good place to people watch. We did stop at the bottom floor for a few minutes and watch some live music and it's surprisingly more spacious than I thought. We all had a drink and a shot which was a pretty penny but none of us were surprised about it. I mainly just stuck with beer which tends to be a cheaper option. I loved the more relaxing feel of AJ's. It could just be the time we went to the bar but it is still one of my favorites to visit. read more

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

Aj's is my favorite bar of the night! Having come straight to AJ's from Friends in Low Places..... there was a night & Day difference. AJ's bad was much more lively & interactive with the audience. Our waitress Ivana, was very attentive and greeted us as soon as we sat down at the bar. She gave us plenty of time to decide what we'd like to drink. I decided on an apple pie shot and my husband got the Chattahoochie lemonade. His drink was a full size drink and soooooo much better than the apple pie shot! The aftertaste of the shot was horrible. I wandered upstairs to find the restroom and came upon the karaoke bar. There was literally 3-4 patrons in there and the bar tender. It was definitely NOT happening for the karaoke lovers that night. FYI: because this is t posted anywhere and no warning given --- watch your receipt! It was too late for me! I noticed after the fact a 4% non-cash adjustment (cc fee!) as well as 10.25% sales tax (DAMN!) and a 15% liquor tax! Explain to me why each bar all on Broadway have these different bullshit fees? Needless to say -- we still had a great time with the band in the main floor! read more

The bartenders don't even know how to pour a full shot. I use to bartend and she only poured a 4 count... and I paid full price. Bartender was cute and nice but if I'm paying full price I would like a full shot of liquor. read more

One of my newest favorites after Losers and Cadillac tequila closed. All country music all the time and it's a small / intimate venue. Same expensive drinks and options as all the other bars, but AJ's ONLY plays country music! This is my new go-to, especially when all I want is good country music!! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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The bartender (Elisa) on the rooftop bar was so rude. No customer service skills whatsoever. She was super rude to our Scottish friends. The singer was friendly and engaging with customers read more

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. read more

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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!! read more

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Good old school 80-90s country. Local talented artists. Drink prices aren't as bad as some places in Nashville. Friendly bartenders. And second floor karaoke! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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My review again is only for stopping in on Tuesday at 3:30 and grabbing an overpriced Coors light. The service was good. The band was ok for Nashville standards. Lots of country and unfortunately I am not a country fan but was here for work. It's more dicey than anything when it comes to decor. It's a good place to start have a beer then make a plan on where to go next. Not sure they even serve food. read more

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. read more

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Kendra is amazing! My friends and I are visiting Nashville for my 21st bday and she has made the most amazing drinks and has taken such great care of us! If you're looking for a friendly and welcoming space this is the place to come! Ask for Kendra! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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By far, AJs has the BEST prices on mixed drinks and bigger cups Other bars give you the small 8-10 oz cups and charge an insane amount! Get a bucket of beer (6) you save $2/bottle. Ladies working are nice. Alyssa was friendly and very accommodating. We visited several times while in Nashville Bands are good too! read more

My wife and I had a blast at AJ's. We were at an event thrown by our largest vendor and were surprised by the food. It was outstanding. Loved the vibe. I am not that big of a country music fan but the live band was exceptional. I would highly recommend AJ's. read more

Allen Jackson's bar in Nashville was very disappointing!! It was a dive compaired to the other country stars. It was like he couldn't spend a dime to make it look nice. Dark and crappy looking down stairs . Up stairs was a liitle better. I won't be going back to AJ's bar thats for sure. I was there in September 24. Lb read more

I mean if you actually read these reviews while checking out bars in Nashville, you are doing it ALL wrong. Get out and walk Broadway...who cares where you end up, just stop in every bar and talk to everyone you run into!! Good music, good drinks, and an ultimate dive bar with multiple levels. read more

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Went to Nashville on a girls trip. We stopped into multiple honkytonks and this was definitely the most authentic. I'm an 80/90's country gal so the band was perfect. We went up to explore the rooftop but stopped at karaoke which kept our attention for a very long time. Some really great and fun singers. This is a bar I would go to often. It's definitely smaller and better than the large club-style bars. read more

One of my absolute favorite bars on Broadway in Nashville. The band that was playing was unreal and they really honor Alan Jackson here. We stayed here for over 6 hours (all day) one day while we were here and came back AGAIN later that night for karaoke on the 3rd floor. The musicians were amazing and so friendly, the bartender on the third floor made a great drink and also had a great voice for karaoke, and the bands were willing to play lots of requests for reasonable tips unlike other places. Will be coming back here every time I come to Nashville. read more

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I love this bar! It's my kind of place ... oh wait that's a Toby Keith song not an Alan Jackson song but I do love this bar. It is 4 floors and rich and full of history! Get the hootchie cootchie shots! Right on Broadway! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it uses plastic cups and that is veryy bad for the environment! read more

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My friends and I came here after dinner. We had a lot of fun here! I got a pineapple rum to drink and it was pretty filling. They don't skimp on drinks! My drink was huge! The downstairs was a fun vibe, and their upstairs had a fun patio vibe! read more

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Stopped in for a beer, it's your typical Broadway tourist pub. I like it though since it's off Broadway and normal not too busy since it's out the way. But I did find it annoying that the girls on stage were more interested in there live stream and talking to people on line than playing music. read more

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Great little bar with live country bands. I couldn't say who was playing but they were great! One thing we didn't love was the begging for tips, en lieu of cover. It just killed the vibe...I think I'd rather pay a cover. Also, wished they had a drinkable white wine option but they did have Yuengling! Fun crowd! Small dance floor. I also enjoyed when they played old Alan Jackson songs. read more

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

Super fun!! And the bartender was super nice, loved her. It was quiet until 9 and become super busy after 10.

I hate to be a poo poo-ER, especially because I love Alan Jackson, but this simply wasn't my favorite bar in Nashville. I was in town for a work conference - so that was my perspective. I also felt that this bar wasn't the easiest watering hole to maneuver around inside - steep stair case, mediocre food and so so environment. On the plus side, it was centrally located and the bands / musicians were dynamite - but that could be said for most of the bars on Broadway and throughout Nashville. read more

This was one of my favorite bars on Broadway in Nashville. The "keeping it country" slogan got my attention and I was all in!! Good talent onstage and efficient, nice bar staff. read more

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Most authentic country music bar in Nashville. Great music, bartenders and drinks.celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday. read more

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Alan jacksons good time bar reminds me of a nicer rundown style bar. Defentitly not as nice as the other bars on the strip. The bar is a multi store bar and features a pretty nice rooftop area. Roof top bar wasn't open when we were there so we got drinks on the first floor and went up there. They had a live band which was very good. Prices werent great compared to the other bars and they didnt offer any happy hour deals. They do run karaoke however it wasn't going on while we were there. Overall an ok spot to stop in and get a quick drink while hoping down the strip but nothing else. read more

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We had our corporate meeting in Nashville and chose AJ's for our VIP party. The staff was amazing. Bailey, our bartender/server was extremely attentive (while still serving the entire 2nd floor bar) and knowledgeable of whiskey offerings for our group. Melissa - our event coordinator was amazing. She was easy to do business with and was onsite to ensure our event went off without a hitch. She even had an AJ's/Company sign welcoming our group! Above and beyond. The acoustic music on our floor was great! Musicians were interactive with the crowd and ensured that everyone was having a great time. I highly recommend a visit to AJ's if you are a tourist and certainly recommend them for a VIP or private event! read more

Came by on a Sunday night. There were 2 people singing. Hung out with the DJ- John and the bartender Megan. I felt pretty bad for them because the place was empty. But they made the best of it and I stayed and sang about 10 songs. The fact that they put up with my singing is worth the 5 stars. But they also had great attitudes and wanted me to have a good time. This will be a must stop on every visit. read more

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The best bar!! Great staff and music!! Love how you can stream the music as well!! Bartenders were awesome! read more

We had been on the road for about 14 hours at this point, but the girl I was with wanted to stop in downtown Nashville to check out music row. I went along with it and was glad I did. She just wanted to check things out, but the bouncer on the outside invited us to come in and look around if we wanted. We decided to stay and I had a local brew; unfortunately I don't remember what it was. $4.00 or so; not bad for a pint. The bartender was friendly and checked back in on us... Nice to have live music during daytime hours, the couple that was performing did some nice covers of country songs and took requests as well. read more