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The Valentine

3.8 (161 reviews)
ModerateBars, Music Venues
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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THE VALENTINE ATMOSPHERE

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

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David H.

I stopped here in the evening and this place was okay but didn't quite have the same vibe as some other places. Drinks were okay and prices were okay but the band just okay and the crowd wasn't especially into it. Service was friendly and I'd consider checking this place out again but I'd go elsewhere first. To be fair, might've been a different experience another night with a different band and a crowd with more energy.

Jasmine S.

Sunday afternoon vibe is very chill. Good music. Games playing on the tv, drinks and food service available. The staff will bring drinks/food to your table, or you can order directly at the bar. Give a tip to the band to request song. No cover to enter.

Jillian Eliza
Denise B.

Ask for Noel. She's a sweetheart. Listened to Jillian Eliza's band . It's a fun place, but not too loud.

$10 bottles of champagne
Rena G.

We loved the Valentine! Super fun, honky tonk with live music and great mimosa specials. The servers were very attentive, friendly. It was a very welcoming atmosphere. The only food we had was a basket of fries, and it was very good. They had brunch options. We went there twice because we enjoyed it so much.

Conner Sweeny
Diane G.

By far our most favorite place on Broadway during our visit to Nashville. So nice we went there twice. The entertainment was by far the best we experienced, with Todd Cameron singing our first night, and Conner Sweeny the second night. Also the only place we visited that had carafes of ice water and cups along the edge of the bar. Smaller than some of the other places we visited, but the vibe was so amazing. Small dance floor up front, a small area upstairs open to the stage below.

Meg B.

I came here pre-Covid on a whim with my husband. We were waking down broad way and someone handed to two buy one get one free drinks cards. We're an easy sell so we head all the way up to the top. That one was one of the funnest bars we went to! It wasn't overly packed and the service was good and drinks were strong. I literally just figure out the name of this bar by the photo coordinates but alas, I loved you Valentine. Can't wait to come back.

Matthew N.

We were in Nashville for a weekend and hit all the spots. Decided to go to the Valentine Rooftop for some food, drinks and live music. @Brenden Monroe was performing the food was great, beer was cold, the roof has BUBBLES and the music was great!

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Went to the Valentine and had the best experience with Lauren! So quick, sweet, and funny! Good job y'all. :)

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Ask the Community - The Valentine

What's the age requirement ? 18?or21?

For eating all ages. For drinking 21!!!

Is there a cover for Saturday nights?

There is no cover on Saturday night at The Valentine.

Would a 50ish couple that like to dance & party enjoy this club? Is everyone here going to be under 30?

You're only as young as you feel, right? You will be comfortable here. There are less youngins here than some other spots on Broadway.

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“This is my second time in downtown Nashville, and both times we started out our evening at this bar.”

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0.2 mi•Downtown
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Large group friendly

A downstairs basement bar with speak easy vibes and moody dark lighting. This is a tequila bar --…read morebut also has a fully stocked bar. We went in the afternoon so it was pretty quiet still, but the bar tenders were friendly and helpful. And although I'm not a huge tequila fan, I was impressed with my drink. Prices were reasonable for the drinks we ordered and this bar being located on Broadway. Definitely worth a visit.

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