Okay, ladies, Nashville is a fantastic place to have your bachelorette party. Not only is it a central location for your girl friends to meet, it’s totally the Vegas of the South, which is why it’s nicknamed Nashvegas!
We’ve been getting emails from readers who are coming in town to party in Nashville. Celebrating the bride can be stressful when no one is familiar with the city. Here’s a local’s advice on what to do in Nashville for a bachelorette party.
Where to Stay
First thing’s first, you have to figure out where you are staying. You definitely want to be able to walk places at night because there are usually a lot of girls at a bachelorette celebration and you don’t want to have to order dozens of rides throughout the night. Staying in or near Downtown Nashville is ideal, because almost every bachelorette party makes their way to the Broadway honky tonks.
Below are our top hotel and vacation rental picks in different price ranges located right in downtown Nashville and in an area really close to downtown called the Gulch. Also see our Where to Stay in Nashville Guide and Best Hotels in Nashville Guide for more places to stay in other areas.
Best Hotels in Downtown / SoBro:
- JW Marriott
- Dream Nashville
- Noelle
- Fairlane Hotel
- Bobby Hotel
- Omni Nashville
- Westin Nashville
- Hilton Nashville Downtown
- Renaissance Hotel
- Sheraton Nashville
- Hilton Garden Inn
Best Vacation Rentals in Downtown / SoBro:
- Grand Loft in Printers Alley – 4 bedroom / 3.5 bath – Sleeps 12 – 60+ Five Star Reviews
- Condo Overlooking Riverfront – 2 bedroom / 2 bath – Sleeps 4 – 180+ Five Star Reviews
- Spacious Upscale Apartment – 2 bedroom / 2.5 bath – Sleeps 8 – 120+ Five Star Reviews
- The Music Loft – 2 bedroom / 2 bath – Sleeps 6 – 80+ Five Star Reviews
- Honky Tonk Apartment – 3 bedroom / 2.5 bath – Sleeps 13 – 60+ Five Star Reviews
- Printers Alley Penthouse – 2 bedroom / 2.5 bath – Sleeps 8 – 50+ Five Star Reviews
Best Hotels in the Gulch:
Best Vacation Rentals in the Gulch:
- One Bedroom Apartment in the Gulch – 1 bedroom / 1 bath – Sleeps 3 – 20+ Five Star Reviews
- Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment – 2 bedroom / 2 bath – Sleeps 6 – 60+ Five Star Reviews
- Luxury Vacation Home near Gulch – 5 bedroom / 2 bath – Sleeps 12 – 80+ Five Star Reviews
- Spacious Modern Home – 3 bedroom / 3.5 bath – Sleeps 10 – 55+ Five Star Reviews
See more vacation rental and hotel recommendations in our Where to Stay in Nashville Guide and Best Hotels in Nashville Guide.
Where to bAR-HOP
Alright, now that you know where you’re staying, you need to know where you can drink and party. Most bachelorette parties bar-hop on Broadway where you will find live music at most bars and get some major attention from other “honky tonkers.” All the bars on Broadway are great, but we have listed a few Nashville favorites you want to at least stop by.
Must-Visit Honky Tonks on Broadway:
Rooftop Bars in Nashville:
- Rare Bird
- Bobby’s Rooftop Lounge
- Acme Feed & Seed
- The Valentine
- L27 Rooftop
- L.A. Jackson
- See all of the Best Rooftop Bars in Nashville.
You can truly walk into any of the bars on Broadway and have a blast. You will know which ones to go to just by walking by and seeing how busy they are. If you’re interested in going to bars that more locals hang out at (outside of downtown Nashville), check out some of the Midtown bars like Rebar, Kung Fu Saloon, or Red Door.
You may also want to check out the Events Calendar to see what’s going on the weekend you’re in town! There may be a fun festival or other event you want to attend.
where to eat
Below are some of the best restaurants in Nashville. Some of these aren’t located Downtown, so you will have to drive or take a quick Uber or Lyft ride. We’ve distinguished the ones that are downtown, if you’d rather be able to walk. We highly recommend doing one meal outside of the downtown area to experience Nashville like a local.
Breakfast:
- The Southern, Puckett’s, Cafè Intermezzo, Frothy Monkey, or E+Rose Wellness Cafe (located Downtown)
- Milk & Honey or Biscuit Love (located in the Gulch)
- Pancake Pantry or Proper Bagel (located in Belmont / Hillsboro Village)
- Cafe Roze or Sky Blue Café (located in East Nashville)
See our full Best Breakfast Guide!
Brunch:
- The Hampton Social, Liberty Common, The Southern, or Pinewood Social (located Downtown)
- Suzy Wong’s (Drag Brunch Show) or Henley (located in Midtown)
- Saint Anejo, L.A. Jackson, or Whiskey Kitchen (located in the Gulch)
- 5th & Taylor or Henrietta Red (located in Germantown)
- Loveless Café – famous and amazing – it’s about 30 minutes from Downtown Nashville
See our full Best Brunch Guide!
Lunch:
- Acme Feed & Seed or Pinewood Social (located Downtown/Sobro)
- Burger Up or Bartaco (located in 12 South)
- Von Elrod’s or Butchertown Hall (located in Germantown)
- Tavern or Hi-Fi Clyde’s (located in Midtown)
See our full Best Lunch Guide!
Dinner (fancy):
- Stateside Kitchen, Skull’s Rainbow Room, or Bourbon Steak (located Downtown)
- Etch or The Southern (located Downtown)
- MOTO or Virago (located in the Gulch)
- 5th & Taylor or Henrietta Red (located in Germantown)
- Sinema (located in Melrose)
- Barcelona Wine Bar (located in Edgehill Village)
- Butcher & Bee or The Treehouse (located in East Nashville)
Dinner (casual):
- Bakersfield or Merchant’s (located Downtown/Sobro)
- Whiskey Kitchen, Saint Anejo, or Sunda (located in the Gulch)
- Urban Grub or Bartaco (located in 12 South)
- The Pharmacy or Burger Up East (located in East Nashville)
See our full Best Dinner Restaurants Guide.
Dessert:
- Cafe Intermezzo is an awesome late-night drinks and dessert spot in downtown Nashville.
WHAT TO DO DURING THE DAY
Bachelorette groups usually want to do something fun during the day in Nashville to keep the party going. After you eat that filling breakfast or brunch to cure the headache, it’s time to have a little fun. Here are some ideas on what to do during the day in Nashville.
Fun (Drinking) Tours
While in Nashville, you’ll see these awesome tours going around and wish you were on them. Some of Nashville Guru’s favorites are details below. These aren’t your normal tours, though — they are just a good party in motion.
Enjoy a two-hour party tour on Honky Tonk Party Express, Nashville’s renowned open-air party bus equipped with seating for up to 30 guests, a sound system, an LED dance floor, a large built-in bar, coolers, and a VIP bartender. The great thing about the Honky Tonk Party Express is you can book a private event or buy single seats to join another group looking to party.
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The Sprocket Rocket is a great way to see the city and have a blast. You can bring your own drinks and they’ll provide the cups. The rides are about an hour and 45 minutes and can fit up to 16 people. You can also pedal to areas you may not otherwise see like the Gulch or Demonbreun and stop at local restaurants and attractions. Get more information.
Feel like you’re in the famous “Party Cove” on Percy Priest Lake, but actually be riding around in Nashville. The Nashville Party Barge is a blast. The barge holds a maximum of 18 people and is a two-hour trip. Bring your own drinks and enjoy the ride. Get more information.
Studio Goddess
If you have never taken a group dance class during a bachelorette party, you have to try it. Studio Goddess specializes in an immersive bachelorette party experience for every guest. They offer several packages and classes to choose from like pole dancing, southern swagger (hip-hop line dancing), aerial acrobatics, and more. In addition to their unique group classes, guests have access to a multitude of Instagram worthy sets for group photos and Snapchat memories. Laugh, bond, and have a blast sipping champagne cocktails, dancing the day away, and celebrating all things girly in this bachelorette party haven. Get more information and details.
Pool / Spa Day
L27 Rooftop Pool & Rhapsody Spa
Rhapsody Spa in the Westin Hotel offers a modern and sophisticated escape for visitors. The 6,000-foot space features nine treatment rooms, including three manicure stations, three pedicure stations, a shared traditional dry sauna, and a relaxation lounge. All spa guests, including non-hotel guests, also get access to L27 Rooftop Pool & Lounge and the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio. Get more details.
Mani / Pedi
Our favorite is Poppy & Monroe, which is a non toxic nail and skincare salon in Nashville. They not only offer manicures and pedicures, but you can also get facials, dermaplaning, brow and lash treatments, or makeup application.
Lemon Laine Oil Bar
This is something a little different but definitely something fun to do during the day in Nashville. Lemon Laine has a oil bar where you create your own custom oil while sipping on wine and enjoying each other’s company. It’s by appointment only and the total cost is $65/person, which includes your custom oil blend! Get more details about Lemon Laine.
Lemon Laine Oil Bar
Shopping in Nashville
What group of women doesn’t love a good shopping spree? Maybe find a new outfit for your visit or a pair of cowboy boots to take home. If you’re into the celebrity spots, be sure to check out Uncommon James by Kristin Cavallari, Kittenish by Jessie James Decker, Draper James by Reese Witherspoon, or Living with Landyn’s shop. Nashville Guru favorites include ABEDNEGO, Revv (home to all the NASH collection items), Alexis & Bolt, Elle Gray, and The Mill. Here’s our guide to the Top Women’s Boutiques in Nashville for more ideas.
Arrington Vineyards
If you happen to book your trip during one of the many gorgeous weather weekends in Nashville, you should consider going to Arrington Vineyards for a few hours. This awesome vineyard is located about 45-minutes from downtown Nashville in Arrington, Tennessee. The vineyard and winery was co-founded by Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn and you might just run into him there. You can partake in a wine tasting and enjoy the wonderful scenery. You’re welcome to bring your own food for picnicking and you can buy bottles of wine from the Arrington Vineyard shop. They have picnic tables, but most people bring a blanket or chairs to sit in. This is mainly outdoors so we recommend only heading there if the weather is great. Get more information.
Photo Credit: Arrington Vineyards
Transportation
There are a lot of different ways to get around Nashville. For a big group you can rent a party bus or limo and for smaller crews you can simply take cabs, Lyft or Uber. Links are below to the companies we recommend for each service.
Ways to get around in Nashville:
PARTY FAVORS & Apparel
Girls love some good accessories to make the party even more fun. We dug around and found some really cute bachelorette party favors online. If you want to go somewhere local when you get to Nashville, check out Hustler Hollywood.
I was the MOH for a bachelorette party back in March. We did the Music City Pub Crawl and had a blast. The crawl was customized for our group, and they gave Lindsay (the bride-to-be) a veiled cowboy hat, and had special toasts for her. We played a game along the way and learned a lot of interesting things about Nashville. Everyone in the group loved it!
This is a perfect website for people that have never been to Nashville and are hosting a bachelorette party. thank you, I will be present my fellow brides maids with ideas from your website.
great post!! Actually super helpful for planning a bachelorette party there!
This is a great site !! I’m looking for acomidation for my bachlorette in August 18 for four nights . About 10 people . I really want some thing close to music city with a pool were we can lounge during the day do u know of any were . Apartments or a house would be perfect .
Nicole – donegal, Ireland
Hey Nicole, see our where to stay guide for recommendations!
Is Music City Male Revue the same as the “Hunks” show?
Hey Shanna, the “Hunks” show is not the same as the Music City Male Revue. Music City Male Revue is a brand new show, which is slated to launch spring 2018. This guide will be continuously updated with the latest details!
Where do I find the music city pub crawl?
How do you decide between Party Barge or Honkey Tonk Express?
Is Nashville busy every night of the week or only weekends?? Coming over mid june
Is there anywhere I can go to get fairy hair for my bachelorette party? I have seen it done for bachelorettes and bridal parties in Florida and other cities and thought it was BEAUTIFUL!