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    Honky Tonk Central

    3.4 (792 reviews)
    Fri 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HONKY TONK CENTRAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Fredrika C.

    Came here when bar hopping on our Nashville trip. It was highly recommended and one of our faves until it got a little too crowded. Great vibe, strong drinks, and nice music nonetheless. We'd certainly come back.

    Maria T.

    Big cavernous, roomy bar on a corner. Huge wrap around bar with TVs, lots of seating and great country bands! We got some apps/bar bites, the tater tots and pretzels were perfect to soak up all the beers we consumed! Hic* The server was sweet and helpful! Lots of folks singing and dancing! Great spot to people watch and check out the Broadway! It's a tad sad that all these great bands work for tips and basically beg with a bucket. Then the singer got on the bar and danced on the bar with her butt in the patrons faces... kinda tacky, not appropriate for this type of bar, (this isn't a strip club) pretty desperate move. I guess ya do what ya gotta do! She got the men to tip her, duh? Anyway, we were happy to tip the bands and we've tipped every one of them!! They make a small amount per hour so support these musicians! But this joint lost points for this band's singer's lack of decorum.

    View from balcony.
    Cindy Z.

    I've been to here twice now: once at night when it was crazy crowded and once during the early evening when it was quite slow. Honestly, I enjoyed both; just depends on the vibe you're going for. They have multiple floors of live music with the first floor being the most lively. I enjoyed going to the top floor where there is a balcony with the perfect view of Broadway/4th Street intersection.

    Jennifer H.

    It was my last night during my short trip to Nashville. I had an early flight so I wanted to check out a spot that seemed to have a bit more of a chill vibe. The music was good and it was pretty crowded. Luckily I was easily able to find a chair at the bar. I didn't go check the other spots within this establishment. I mainly stayed at the front entrance where the live music was at. Seemed like more people were going upstairs. Overall, it was a cool spot to check out.

    Erika H.

    Lively bar at night. Not sure what it's like during the day. There several musicians that come come and play live music. They have a roof top for the warmer weather. Plenty of tables and bars inside. They get overly crowded at night. Drinks were good, but priced high. Bartenders were attentive.

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    Shawna S.

    Fried pickles were really good. We each got a drink. The live music was really good. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were quick and friendly. The restrooms were clean which is a huge plus. The one thing that we didn't like is that they keep your credit card behind the bar if you want to leave the tab open. Not a fan of when places do that.

    Erin M.

    Came in as our last stop Sunday night of thanksgiving weekend girls birthday trip. My two girlfriends were crashing fast but this place picked them right up! They aren't country fans and this was by far their favorite music of our trip! We danced our butts off! We also laughed our butts off! They made me wear a crown and sash and that was quite the attention getter from the young (barely 21) Eastern European boys hahahaha. I also had a Russian guy ask if I was getting married half a dozen times and finally I said yes tomorrow and the face he made was priceless. He was super drunk but that's to be expected on Broadway.

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    Marlene B.

    We found lots of seating on the 2nd floor and personally liked the band better. There is a bar on each floor so getting a beverage or food was so easy. The hostess came by and checked in which was a plus. If you're getting married it's a great place to come.

    Michelle O.

    12/18/23: Last night and we checked out Honky Tonk Central. Another great vibe and awesome band. People for the 2 visit to Nashville within a month's time always a good time to be had in any bar ventured into.

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    Mariaelena Z.

    We always make sure to visit this place when we come to town. The BBQ pulled pork is delicious, and the waitress was attentive and friendly. We really enjoy the country music and the atmosphere on the second floor.

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    We had fun. This is the right place to experience Nashville and Honky Tonk. Food was good, service was fine, and there was live music.

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    Can you get in the broadway bars if you're under 21? Taking my cousin for his 50th and his daughter is only 20. She doesn't need to drink but wanted to go. Thanks in advance.

    Daytime yes, not at night

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    I genuinely like this place and it has a more classic feeling to it than many of the newer bars on broadway.

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