Most bars are now open in Nashville! A variety of popular options are listed below.
Nashville restaurants and bars serving food while following these guidelines. Live music is permitted, but dance floors are closed until further notice. If you’re ready to venture out or visit Nashville, here’s a list of bars now open in Nashville. Please call ahead to confirm current hours, as they are likely to change or be limited.
MAIN RESTRICTIONS (AS OF 3/1/2021):
- Masks must be worn at all times unless eating or drinking at a table
- Restaurants and bars serving alcohol must close by 1:00am and end service at midnight
- Restaurants not serving alcohol may be open 24 hours
- Restaurants must maintain social distancing (125 max people per floor)
- No more than 8 people at a table
- No dance floors
See the official regulations for bars and restaurants here.
Honky Tonks and Bars in Downtown and SoBro
Rippy’s
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Ole Red
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Honky Tonk Central
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk and Rock n’ Roll Steakhouse
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
- Neighborhood: Downtown
FGL House
- Neighborhood: SoBro
Hampton Social
- Neighborhood: SoBro
More Honky Tonks and Bars in Downtown and SoBro
- The Stage
- Tin Roof (Broadway)
- Nudie’s
- Wildhorse Saloon
- Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar
- Bar Sovereign
- City Winery
- Johnny Cash’s Kitchen & Saloon
- Pinewood Social
- Skull’s Rainbow Room
Great Bars with Outdoor Patios and Rooftops
White Limozeen
Neighborhood: West End
6th & Peabody
- Neighborhood: SoBro
L.A. Jackson
- Neighborhood: The Gulch
Bobby’s Rooftop Lounge
- Neighborhood: Downtown
B1281
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
Pearl Diver
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
Fun Spots In Other Neighborhoods
Gertie’s Bar
- Neighborhood: The Gulch
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
Mother’s Ruin
- Neighborhood: Germantown
Sinema
- Neighborhood: Melrose
The Optimist
- Neighborhood: Germantown
Old Glory
- Neighborhood: Edgehill
Chopper
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
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I see bars are open to serve food, but, is live music happening?
Limited live music (no more than two musicians) resumes on Monday, May 25, 2020!
How has the crowds been at the bars during phase 2?
Being ready for Nashville to come back. I live in the city. The sounds of silence are deafening
We are supposed to be in Nashville July 9-13 will bars still be open and will they have live music?
Is live music still happening with the move back to phase 2?
Live music is now permitted in the revised “return to Phase Two”; dance floors remain closed though
Suppose to be July 19 for a week . How much live music is there
Where can I buy some shine to take home in downtown.
What phase will Nashville be in for July 31st weekend?
Planning a bachelor party for labor. Will everything still be open?
Which bars and Restaurants are open? Is there a list?
Was panning to visit the 31st-3rd.. Whats the scene like? Looks like some places are open, others not.. Masks required unless medically unable, (Unlawful to ask for proof or reason). Bars/Resturants with more then 50% of sales being food related are open? What about music?
We have reservations for August 14th coming there..should we cancel? What’s open?
We are planning to be there August 13-16th. Is anything opening back up by then?
We are scheduled to come to Nashville Aug 13-16 for my bachelorette party. Are the bars and live music scheduled to be open?
@Tayler and @Tina – many of the honky tonk bars on Broadway are shutdown until at least August 16, 2020. Many restaurants and bars are still open, but any establishments serving alcohol have to close by 10pm.
Girls weekend over Labor Day weekend. Are restaurants and bars limiting time of how long you can sit at a table. They are doing this in California. Will there be any live music?
@Heather – we haven’t heard of restaurants limiting time at tables yet. Live music is allowed, but a barrier has to be between performers and audience.
We are suppose to come down 8-27 to 8-30..Should we cancel or do u think things will be open by then?
Will more things be opening up this weekend?
will be in town visiting for the first time with friends the weekend of Aug 14th 2020…are there any live bands, or dance floors open that weekend
Are most bars open now? Dance floors open? Live Music? Will be in Nashville on Monday 8/17/20 trying to get some current info.
Starting August 17, 2020, most establishments will be open (limited capacity) and allowed to serve alcohol until 10:30pm. Dance floors will not be open. More details here!
Coming down in October, hoping more places will be open by then, can’t wait to visit my favorite place again
Do you think most bars and restaurants will be open by September?
Heading there at the end of October. Will bars and other venues be open by then for indoor dining, etc…?
Coming to Music City Nov 7th Hope all is Well and long live “Live Music”
Hello – has the next phase of opening occurred? Are bars still required to close at 10:30? Are dance floors still closed?
We are going to be there Labor Day weekend, is there going to be any night life?
Visiting Sept 17th-22nd. Are some honky tonks also reopening Sept 1? Staying in Sobro, is that area allowed to serve to go alcohol? Thanks
Was planning a trip from Sept 8th through the 11th. Are most bars on Broadway open now?
Yes, the majority of bars are now open, but have to close at 10:30pm
A group of 6 of us will be coming in on Sept.24, are all the bars open on Broadway with music?
Steve, the majority of bars are open in the city until 10:30pm (at the latest), including the bars on Broadway. Live music is allowed.
I’m bringing my daughter for a mother/daughter getaway from 9/30-10/4. Do you know what phase Nashville will still be in? Just want to make sure we can still go to bars and museums
As of September 1, 2020, Nashville is in “Modified Phase 2” until further notice. As of now, you can expect bars and museums to be open in some capacity.
Whats it look like for mid October, will there be live music? Are people wearing masks in the bars?
Greg, it’s hard to know what everything will look like in mid October, but statistics seem to be improving in Nashville. Currently, live music is allowed, and masks are required everywhere when not seated at a table.
Reservations downtown weekend Oct 23-25th. Most bars open dowtown?
Most bars and restaurants are now open in Nashville.
Will be there October 10th, will all bars be closing at 10 or 10:30?
Bars are now allowed to be open until 11pm.
Hi Nashville Guru! Is there an estimated date when they will open back up the dance floors?
Dale – there is no estimated date for reopening dance floors. Phase 4 (estimated earliest date is October 28, 2020) still mentions social distancing requirements, so it’s hard to know at this point what the city requirements will be.
Is it table seating only or outdoors can you sit at the bar itself?
Limited reserved bar seating is available with distancing in place.
With phase three happening will bars on Broadway be open later than 11pm and what is the capacity? Specifically asking for Friday October 3rd.
Larry, the 11pm curfew will still be in place, likely through the entire month of October. Phase 3 doesn’t change much for restaurants and bars. Capacity is stated as “at the lesser of 50% capacity or 100 patrons per floor and 100 patrons outdoors, provided proper social distancing.” Full details here.
Since the governor is reopening th state will all the bars be reopen and no more masks?
Angela, Davidson County (where Nashville is located) is not included. Masks are required and bars are only partially open. See more details about the governor’s orders.
Hi Nashville Guru! Earlier when I asked about dancing I wasn’t referring to the moshpit 300 people scenes of the Kid Rock variety, I was thinking more of the two couples doing the two step on the dance floor. Doesn’t that seem safe enough? And wear a mask? Could that slip into phase three? 😎
Dale, it seems to be a blanket rule for “dance floors.” It’s probably more related to the difficulty keeping people separate from other dancers on the floor instead of the person you’re dancing with. It’s also to keep the stage performers separate from the guests. We don’t make the rules, just relay them! Hope this helps a little!
Any place you recommend watching Sunday football?
We will be coming to Nashville Oct 29th -31st staying up by the Opry Land convention center will the shuttles be running to pick up people from the hotels up there to take them downtown
Considering a weekend trip to Nashville weekend of November 20. To this point during phase 3 have the bars and restaurants been at capacity most weekends. I know there is no guarantee, but just wondering the pattern thus far.
Live 7 1/2 hours away from Nashville and like to come to the Broadway Honky Tonks, listen to the music and specifically dance to the music. And would like to come 10/21 to 10/25. What are the restrictions? Thanks for your help.
Are there any bars in the suburbs outside of the county limits that are open later and have live music?
Are downtown bars still closing at the 11pm? Any updates appreciated!
Haley, yes, all bars and restaurants serving alcohol must close by 11pm. No updates have been made to the curfew yet.
Any bars any where in Nashville Tennessee or out of Nashville that is open late?
Hey Thomas, we currently aren’t monitoring the mandates of other counties and cities.
Coming in town for Titans-Bears game. Is Broadway bars busy and rocking?
Hey Ditka, the majority of bars are open until 11pm with live music.
Do you know if bars will be open thanksgiving evening?
Hello ! I am thinking of coming to Nashville Thanksgiving Weekend . This will be my first time
Can you please tell me what the Covid Rules are ? Will there be any live music ?
Tanya, you can see the latest restrictions here. In brief, masks are mandated, bars and restaurants serving alcohol must close by 11pm, and dance floors are closed. Live music is allowed and the majority of establishments are open.
My son is graduating from College actually today. I promised him a weekend in Nashville bar hopping. Bars still closing at 11 I guess and that’s fine. I am more concerned with the music. Are all the bands returning and can you still go from door to door and hear fantastic music? I would be disappointed if I get there and half the bars don’t have any music playing.
Rod, most of the bars still have live music! The curfew is now last entry and last call at 10:00pm.
coming for my 50th Birthday at the end of January 2021, will dancing be allowed by then? (crossing fingers)
what bars are closed for new years due to recents event on Christmas?
Being the new year, me and some friends want to travel to Nashville before school in a week. What is the scene like right now?
April 8-11 Any chance there will be open dance floors by then? OUr trip is already booked. 7 couples – we need a dance floor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are you allowed to sit at the bar in Nashville?
Coming down next week for my son’s 21st birthday. Wondering how it will be for a group of 20??
Any update in live music limitations or extended bar hours? Planning a trip for June and keeping fingers crossed all Honky Tonks will be open again
Erin, the latest details will be at the top of this article. Live music is permitted and the majority of honky tonks are open. Bars close at midnight, last entry is at 10pm, and last call for alcohol is at 11pm.
Planning a trip for first week of June. my daughters 21st. Do you think Dancing will be possible?
Holle, at this point, everything is up in the air. However, case numbers and stats are improving steadily. Keep an eye on asafenashville.org for the latest announcements are your date gets closer.
Visiting Nashville 3/19-3/21 with a party of 18 for a Birthday. Best places to eat? Best bars? Must see places and must do activities?