Did you get stuck with the impossible task of planning an outing for a group with a mix of ages, like a bachelorette party with one attendee under 21 or a group of beer-craving adults with kids in tow? From honky tonk bars to comedy clubs to music venues, this all ages and 18+ guide will help you navigate Nashville’s party scene to score maximum fun for all.
NOTE: During special events, especially CMA Fest, age restrictions may be enacted earlier. Please call ahead to confirm based on your specific date. Hours are subject to change.
All Ages All The Time
SandBar
SandBar is a fun place for kids, dogs, and adults. The all-outdoor patio bar has sand volleyball courts, a list of creative cocktails (and fun virgin options for children), and plenty of space for kids to roam around. Be sure to bring sand toys! More information.
The Band Box
From April to September, First Horizon Park hosts Nashville’s minor league baseball team, The Sounds, and fans of all ages. The stadium’s right-field Band Box offers a variety of upscale food vendors plus games like corn hole, ping-pong, shuffleboard, and more. More information.
Bluebird Café
At this world-famous music venue, you have to be 21 to sit at the bar; otherwise, all ages are welcome. Keep in mind: The place is small, so the sound may be loud for babies and young children. More information.
City Winery
Under-21 patrons at this all-ages music venue are welcome but asked not to sit at the bar. More information.
Fat Bottom Brewery
With a restaurant and biergarten, the new location of this local brewery was designed for groups of all ages. Dogs are welcome, too. More information.
Hard Rock Café
Nashville’s installment of this famous chain serves up live music in addition to a full menu. More information.
Listening Room Café
The new SoBro location has separated the music and food/bar into two rooms. There might be 21+ restrictions in the future, but for now, it’s come one, come y’all. More information.
Margaritaville
This is another Broadway option with live music and straightforward fare. Order a namesake marg minus the tequila if you’re under 21. More information.
Party Fowl
Leave the drinks to the 21+ crowd and the hottest level of chicken—called Poultrygeist—to the most daring eaters. More information.
Pinewood Social
At this casual hotspot, you can do it all: eat (breakfast, lunch, dinner), drink (coffee, booze), and play (bowling, bocce ball). The outdoor pool area is 21+. More information.
Puckett’s on Church
Live local music and classic Southern comfort food go hand in hand at Puckett’s downtown location. More information.
The Row Kitchen & Pub
Come here for a Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or late-night snack. More information.
Suzy Wong’s House of Yum
Take your group to Suzy Wong’s for Drag’n Brunch, where you’ll get Asian-fusion cuisine along with live entertainment from the “Play Mates” of the neighboring Play Dance Bar. More information.
All Ages Most of the Time
Famous Nashville
Get out of the hubbub on Lower Broadway and venture to Famous Nashville on 2nd Avenue. This place is spacious with incredible views of the Titans stadium and the Cumberland River. Famous is 21+ starting at 6:00pm. More information.
Acme Feed and Seed
This popular Broadway joint is part honky-tonk, part restaurant, part rooftop. Acme is 21+ on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 8:00pm. More information.
AJ’s Good Time Bar
Alan Jackson’s bar located in the oldest building on Broadway is 21+ after 6:00pm. More information.
Broadway Brewhouse (Downtown)
This Brewhouse location is great for big groups and is 21+ starting at 9:00pm. More information.
Exit/In
The End’s sister property welcomes music fans who have hit their 18th birthday, but some concerts are 21+. More information.
Hi-Fi Clyde’s
This fun midtown spot is 21+ on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9:00pm. Head here for some serious ping pong or shuffleboard. More information.
Honky Tonk Central
At this lively, towering honky-tonk on Broadway, the 21+ rule kicks in around 8:00pm. More information.
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar
Jason Aldean’s spot on Lower Broadway is all ages until the clock hits 10:00pm. After that, it’s 21+. The rooftop is always 21+ Thursday through Sunday. More information.
Layla’s
21+ here goes into effect at 6:00pm. Before 6:00pm everyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. More information.
Luke’s 32 Bridge
Luke’s 32 Bridge, Luke Bryan’s bar and restaurant, is all ages until 10:00pm. On particularly crowded nights, 21+ starts at 9:00pm. More information.
Marathon Music Works
Most Marathon shows are all ages but double-check the specific show you want to attend because occasionally they are 18+. More information.
M.L.Rose
This casual neighborhood bar and restaurant currently have three Nashville locations, one in Melrose (all ages at all times), one in Sylvan Park (all ages at all times), and one in Capitol View (all ages at all times). This way for patios, burgers, and craft beers.
Nudie’s Honky Tonk
“The Longest Bar in Nashville” is 21+ starting at 6:00pm. More information.
Ole Red
Blake Shelton’s “swanky tonk” bar on Lower Broadway is all ages until 9:00pm every night of the week. After 9:00pm it’s 21+. More information.
Pins Mechanical Co.
For arcade games, bowling, and bocce ball, check out Pins Mechanical Co.! It’s 21+ starting at 8:00pm. More information.
Rippy’s Bar & Grill
Rippy’s, which has a dining room, an area with flat screens, and a rooftop patio, is 21+ starting at 10:00pm. More information.
Robert’s Western World
Hit up this classic honky-tonk on Broadway for dancing and old-school country music. It’s 21+ starting at 6:00pm. More information.
Skull’s Rainbow Room
Located in the historic Printers Alley, Skull’s is 21+ starting at 9:00pm. It transforms into a burlesque venue every Friday and Saturday night, so it’s more suitable for bachelor/bachelorette groups than youngsters. More information.
The Stage
Cram your all-ages group into The Stage until the clock strikes 6:00pm, which is when it turns 21+. More information.
Third and Lindsley
Shows here are generally all ages, but some shows are 18+ so be sure to check when you purchase your ticket. More information.
Tin Roof (Broadway)
Tin Roof’s Broadway location is 21+ starting at 9:00pm. More information.
Tin Roof (Demonbreun)
Tin Roof Demonbreun is 21+ starting at 10:00pm. For special events like concerts and fight nights, it’s 21+ all day—that’ll be noted in advance. More information.
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
One of Broadway’s most popular destinations, Tootsies, gets crowded early. If you’re under 21, you’ll have to check it out prior to 7:00pm. More information.
6th and Peabody
6th and Peabody is a joint space featuring Ole Smoky Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewing Company. This family-friendly establishment is all ages at all times. To participate in tastings guests must be 21+. More information
All Ages with a Guardian
East Nashville Beer Works
Bring the whole family to this small local brewery for delicious pints and pizzas. More information.
Bearded Iris
The Germantown and Sylvan Park taprooms are kid- and pet-friendly.
Black Abbey
All ages are welcome, though you must be 21+ to drink. More information.
The Station Inn
Minors can enjoy The Station Inn’s live bluegrass performances as long as they have an adult chaperone. More information.
TailGate Brewery
TailGate Brewery welcomes all ages but warns that children left unattended will be given “a puppy and an espresso.” All locations (East Nashville, Music Row, Germantown, West) are all ages with a guardian.
Tennessee Brew Works
Bust out the board games or enjoy the live band at this popular brewery. Their food menu is also top-notch. More information.
Topgolf
While the golf games are a focal point, this spot has a restaurant and bar, sundeck, and a live music venue. Anyone under 18 after 9:00pm, must be supervised by someone 21+. More information.
Wildhorse Saloon
From Sunday through Thursday, Wildhorse is all ages (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). On Fridays and Saturdays, it’s 21+ starting at 10:30pm. More information.
18 And Over All The Time
Zanies
This local comedy institution is 18+ for admittance and 21+ to drink. More information.
The East Room
Head to this East Nashville venue for rock music, comedy nights, dance parties and theater performances fit for the 18+ crowd. More information.
The End
Anyone 18+ can rock out at this classic dive club. More information.
Play Dance Bar
This gay bar and dance club is the perfect answer for those who can’t get into the 21+ Tribe next door. More information.
Did we leave off a fun bar or venue that allows the under 21 crowd? Let us know in the comments!
What about some of the new bars? Like Jason Aldean’s, Ole Red, 32 bridge. I am planning a bachelorette party and my cousin will be a month shy of 21. We plan on doing broadway during the day so she has a chance to get into a majority of the bars
Hey Erin! We’ve reached out to some of the newer spots on Broadway! You’ll probably be able to get into most places, especially if it’s early or if they lean towards food offerings. Ole Red is open to all ages until 9pm nightly. We’ll continue to update this list as we hear back from establishments! Thanks for reaching out!
What about Tootsies?
Thank you for this super helpful list! We’ve been to Nashville 6 times, but our upcoming trip will be the first with kids in tow. So happy to hear we can still hit the honky Tonks!
I’m planning my 21st birthday trip to Nashville, but haven’t been able to find any information on whether or not I can get in to 21+ bars at midnight the day of my birthday?
We just visited Nashville in April 2021 and we were able to visit the Rooftop of Kid Rock’s with our teens on a Monday. I don’t know if it’s because it was slow, a weekday or the rooftop but we all had a great time.
planning a surprise 75th birthday gathering of seven people January 3-6 2022 any suggestions?
Okay, so my 13 and 14-year-old daughters can go into Ole Red, 32 Bridge, Aldean’s, and FGL’s with me and my Husband until 9 and 10 pm all week if we went on a trip but after that, we would have to send them somewhere else if Me and my husband want to stay a little longer or do something else do you think it will be reasonable to send them in those crowded streets by their selves if they have proper protection such as Pepper Spray and such I would love to know from a parent I am a good mom I promise I won’t let them go off on their own often but they have been begging me to walk down the roads and go in the stores alone because they think they are old enough but I don’t think they are but I am kinda considering giving them money and pepper spray and letting them go if they need me they can always call me but should I?
My daughter is turning 18 in February and she has been dying to experience Nashville and live music. What places should we visit and where should we stay?
We want to take a trip with our 18 year old son. Can he get into bars WITH us (his parents) present?
If it’s primarily a bar (such as many of the places on Broadway, Midtown, and East Nashville), every person must be 21 or older regardless if a parent is present. This guide helps narrow down which places allow all ages at some point during the day.
I want to plan a trip to Nashville for my birthday in may and I don’t know what fun places I can go to any advice?
I was wondering if Bucanas is 18+ and up
Any info on Winner’s Whiskey Jam? They’re kind of a cross between a music venue and a bar, but they don’t say on their website, nor do they respond to voicemail, text or email.