I first visited Bobby's back in the 90s, in its original location. It moved from there down the…read morestreet and then again around the corner, where it now sits. It is a true dive bar, although, unlike some in the city, it now accepts cards and cash. To be honest, I miss the way it used to be in the original location. The bartenders name slips my mind, but I remember her serving at the second location, so she is a long time fixture. I am fairly certain the three older musicians playing that day are fixtures too, although I have never seen them before. As you enter, you will find the walls covered by ones that locals and tourists sign and affix there. Menu is limited and the drinks are much cheaper than Lower Broad, although more expensive than some of the other dive bars around the city (Santa's comes to mind). If you are around Music Row and searching out a dive bar, this is definitely your place.

Loved the divey atmosphere and great location on Music row…read more We came early in the evening and no one in bar. We were 5- well dressed couples and the bartender begrudgingly served us from his stool where he was just on his phone. Then they only serve beer and wine. Prices were decent but a very inconvenienced bartender ruined the experience. Will try again next time in Nashville, as a single experience may not be the real experience.

Losers Bar & Grill embraces its dive bar identity. It's not polished or upscale, but that's exactly…read morewhat makes it appealing. The crowd is diverse--locals, tourists, and music lovers--which makes it a fantastic spot for people-watching. The wait staff and bartenders are quick and attentive, even when the place gets busy. Reviews highlight that while some staff interactions can be hit-or-miss, most guests appreciate the fast drink service and friendly energy.Live music is a big draw here. Super intimate and close watching bands, authentic Nashville honky-tonk feel. Basic bar food not super expensive--burgers, wings, fries, and nachos are staples. Drinks range from draft beer to moonshine, with plenty of whiskey options. It's not gourmet dining, but it hits the spot for a night out.

Losers BAR & Grill is always a pitstop when I'm in Tennessee. I love that they have different…read moremusician playing each time we go there and they never disappoint with their artist. And of course, one drink two drink five drink never hurts anyone

His place is awesome. I love the local dive bar feel. The bartender was super friendly and she…read moresurely made me feel right as if I was a regular. They offer the longest happy hour I've ever seen, from open till 7pm! Too bad Guinness is not included in the happy hour. They offer food too but I didn't get anything. Definitely coming back to try it and enjoy a Guinness on draft. They have darts on the wall and other games to keep you entertained. Definitely coming back for more!

I shuffled into the Villager Tavern after a brief 17 year weekend away and sat down where I'd first…read moresat down back in 1999. The dog bowl looked a little more rugged than I recalled and I sat about looking for the picture of my friend (and possibly me) that was on the wall. It wasn't visible, but I also wasn't spending a lot of time looking as it was my wife's birthday and we've both been talking about getting our birthday bowl of beer at the villager for over a decade and then never managing to do it. It's ever so slightly different without the thick layer of smoke that reminds you that you're dying just by breathing there, but still a gem that's nestled in a spot you'd never expect... bougie store, bougie store, art house movie theater, bougie store, the Villager... one of these things is not like the other, and it's great. My crew has long since passed from the place, it's a bunch of pictures of people who were my age up now when I served my time at the joint. It's been one of my favorite places to know it exists, even if I haven't been there in forever.

Best tater tots in town. This is a dive bar. What more is to say? The neighborhood is full of…read morekids bars - this one is for us adults.

Red Door Saloon is easily one of the worst bars in Nashville. Security is aggressive,…read moreunprofessional, and ejects people without explanation or warning. No conversation. No de-escalation. Just hostility. This is a terrible look for a city built on hospitality. If you think this is exaggerated, look at the pictures and decide for yourself. What's even worse: I personally watched this happen four times in under five minutes, completely unprovoked. Security didn't just remove patrons they borderline assaulted them, then came outside laughing, clapping, and joking about it afterward. The reaction in the photo says everything, people were visibly shocked by how innocent customers were consistently treated. 0/10. Low-class behavior. Avoid this place.

Nick and I stopped into The Local on a Friday evening and immediately loved the atmosphere -- great…read morelive music, great drinks, and truly fantastic service. We felt so welcomed that we came back the very next day for lunch. While the Saturday crowd was pretty quiet, the service was still attentive and friendly. We split a cheeseburger with the Local fries, and it was absolutely delicious. Overall, we've had consistently great experiences here time and time again. The Local is quickly becoming one of our go-to spots!

We were looking for live music and didn't feel like going to Broadway, so this was the perfect…read more"local" place for some brews and classic country music. Beers and drinks we got: Twisted Tea Guinness Yazoo Gerst Miller lite draft Miller high life Shiner Bock Our server Everdina was delightful and the band gave the best vibes.

Outside the front door, you're informed in big painted letters that this is a "supper club and…read morelounge." Well, now. There's no supper club here nor any lounge. In fact, there is no food here whatsoever although it's very common to order food at Red's next door and have them deliver it to you as you nurse your beer and look for this mysterious supper club and lounge. Beer is all they serve here. Even the soft drinks come from a vending machine. Just beer. Cash only. The somewhat stern looking and tough acting barkeep told someone that this is a "music venue" because they have two live shows a night. I guess I can get behind that but during the day, this is Tennessee's oldest bar and there is no music playing inside at all, no radio, no nothing. It's extremely rough around the edges (the ceiling is heavily stained and more warped than not) but most of the customers are tourists who did NOT do their homework and didn't realize it's CASH ONLY. There's an ATM inside, so I guess you have to pay the high transaction fee, fool. It's divey looking for sure but a real dive bar has scary locals inside and not 75% tourists with their fanny packs. And absolutely, please do order a Red's hot chicken sandwich next door and have them deliver it to you at Springwater. It's the best hot chicken sandwich you'll have in Nashville.

A Nashville Tradition…read more Springwater is actually the oldest continually operating bar in Tennessee. They have live music on stage 5 nights a week and often during the afternoon. They have a great selection of $5 and $6 beers. But remember, this is a Cash Only joint. And yes, this is definitely a local joint. It's practically the opposite of anything you'll find on Lower Broadway. But, it's a great place to hang out with friends. The long Bar has a lot of stools. There are also tables with chairs and a nice pool table. The staff here are super friendly and they are always very welcoming.

The food was good I got the cornbread catfish and fried green tomatoes and it was good I will eat…read morehere again. Oh I forgot I got some peach cobbler togo.

A really good spot for brunch or lunch…read more I visited for lunch today and had a really good experience. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The restaurant has lots of seating and the decorations are mostly music themed. It creates a laid back vibe that's perfect for a casual meal. I really enjoyed the BBQ Turkey plate. I subbed hash brown casserole for fries. The turkey was flavorful and the portion size was perfect for lunch.

[July 2025] My friend's friends suggested this place for karaoke, so we went. By the name alone, I…read morehad an idea of what to expect but of course I had to see for my own eyes. We took an Uber over and when we dropped off, the venue itself looked like a trailer home decked out in Christmas lights in the middle of nowhere. The security guy up front also doubled as a photographer and seemed to be waiting for a tip afterwards. The venue is cash only so be sure to bring plenty of cash if you plan to drink a lot. While not in the thick of Nashville, it is still in Nashville, so I did feel intimidated by all the amazing local singers who hit the stage in comparison to my own performances. I was able to sing 5 or 6 songs, and I had a great time!

Cash only! Cheap…read moredrinks, fun crowd, karaoke - what more could you ask for! Just a really fun time with locals and tourists enjoying each others company.

The ambiance in this place is great. The drinks are better. Alex made me several great cocktails. I…read morestarted with the cocktail of the week called Sea Foam. Incredible. Then I had another couple, one as is, one subbing mezcal for tequila. Both great. As I has sat there looking at their selection of spirits I wondered if they had the ingredients to make my favorite tiki cocktail. I asked, Alex delivered. It had been six years since I had that cocktail and, while not having 100% of the ingredients, it was so damn close that it took me right back to the where and when I last drank it. Now that I know they can make it, I will be returning on a regular basis. This is a great dark and intimate location to bring a date or come solo. The folks that work there are friendly, talented and accommodating. Really great spot!

Great ambiance! I love a unique bar with some history. Drinks were well-crafted and delicious. We…read morehad a fun time and got a break from the typical bar scene. The bartenders and server were pleasant and drinks came up relatively quick. It is on the pricier side but that's the price you pay for a unique experience. One thing that I really didn't like is that our server didn't mention that auto gratuity (20%) is included on the bill. I always tip 20%+ even for mediocre service BUT I fully believe that when there is auto gratuity you should tell the patron or you're being a bit deceptive. We all added 20%+ on top of the existing 20% already and then had to adjust it when one of my friends thought her total was a bit high and pointed out the added gratuity. Not a good look or practice in my opinion.

Found this spot while searching for a brunch spot close to Centennial Park. I was a little…read moresceptical to see Japanese/Creol fusion, but I love both types of food so figured why not!? My palette does prefer more traditional pairings, but I'm trying to be more adventurous. With that in mind, I tried the Thai Tea French Toast. All the components sounded good by themselves, but I wasn't sure how I'd like them combined - boy was I impressed! And so happy with myself for giving it a whirl. I had to slow myself down it was so good. I needed to savor every bite. I also got the Hashbrowns which were perfectly cripsy and not greasy (yay!). My friends got the S.E.C. sandwhich (which was HUGE) and the eggs & grits. Both of them enjoyed their meal very much. Next time I'm in the area I'll need to try their lunch as there are some mighty tasty looking things for this newly adventurous pallette to try!

I haven't tried Verna's coffee shop, but the back bar has the perfect happy hour. It's super laid…read moreback, and on Monday nights they lay out coloring books for a little childhood whimsy. It's the perfect start to the week. Their French 75 is delicious, and who can resist a good hot dog? I tried their spicy dog, and the crab rangoon dip. The spicy dog toppings were perfect with a little kick and a lot of crunch. The crab rangoon dip was exactly what you'd imagine and was served with the best potato chips (zapps). Also, the bartender was great! I'll definitely be back soon!