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 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
Fat Bottom Brewery
With a restaurant and expansive outdoor space, the location of this local brewery was designed for groups of all ages. Dogs are welcome, too. More information.
M.L.Rose
This neighborhood bar and restaurant currently has three Nashville locations, including Melrose, Sylvan Park, and Capitol View. Head on over for great patios, burgers, and craft beers. More information.
Bearded Iris
The Germantown and Sylvan Park taprooms are kid- and pet-friendly all the time. 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, that the place is small, so the sound may be loud for babies and young children. More information.
East Nashville Beer Works
Bring the whole family to this small local brewery for delicious pints and pizzas. All ages, all the time. 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.
Listening Room Café
The new SoBro location has separated the music and food/bar into two rooms. To sit at the bar you must be 21+. Other than that, it’s come one, come y’all. More information.
Party Fowl
Leave the drinks to the 21+ crowd and the hottest level of chicken—called Poultrygeist—to the most daring eaters of any age. 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.
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 Nashville) are all ages with a guardian. More information.
Tennessee Brew Works
Bust out the board games or enjoy the live band at this popular brewery that is for all ages. The food menu is also top-notch. 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 for all ages at all times. To participate in tastings guests must be 21+. More information
Honky Tonks and Bars Downtown
Acme Feed and Seed
This popular Broadway joint is part honky-tonk, part restaurant, part rooftop. Acme is 21+ at 9:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Every other day it’s all ages all the time. 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.
Category 10
Luke Combs’ Category 10 is a fan-first honky-tonk with live music, food, spirits, and more. This new bar on 2nd Avenue is all ages until 9:00pm and then it’s 21+. More information.
Chief’s
Chief’s, the latest bar to open on Broadway, is all ages until 8:00pm and then it’s 21+. More information.
Friends in Low Places
Friends in Low Places has different age requirements based upon the floors—The Honky Tonk (first two floors) is all ages until 8:00pm and then it’s 21+, but The Oasis (rooftop) is always 21+. More information.
Hard Rock Café
Nashville’s installment of this famous chain serves up live music in addition to a full menu. Plus, it is for all ages all the time. More information.
Honky Tonk Central
At this lively, towering honky-tonk on Broadway, the 21+ rule kicks in at 6:00pm. More information.
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar
Jason Aldean’s spot on Lower Broadway is for all ages until the clock hits 8:30pm. After that, it’s 21+. The rooftop is always 21+ from Thursday through Sunday. More information.
JBJ’s Nashville
JBJ’s Nashville, the official bar, restaurant, and venue of Bon Jovi, is one of the latest bars to open on Broadway. This fun spot is for all ages from 10:00am to 6:00pm. 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 for all ages until 8:00pm. The rooftop is always 21+ from Thursday through Sunday. More information.
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 for all ages until 9:00pm every night of the week. After 9:00pm it’s 21+. 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. Any guests under the age of 21 before 9:00pm must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 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.
Tin Roof (Broadway)
Tin Roof’s Broadway location is 21+ at night starting at 6:00pm—times change for special events. 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 before 7:00pm. More information.
18 and over most of 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.
Exit/In
This property welcomes music fans who have hit their 18th birthday, but some concerts are 21+. 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+. For all ages shows, attendees that are 14 or under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. More information.
Play Dance Bar
This gay bar and dance club (18+) is the perfect answer for those who can’t get into Tribe (21+) next door. More information.
The Big Drag Bus
One of Nashville’s most popular attractions, The Big Drag Bus, is 18+ all the time. IDs are required to board the bus. 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.
The Station Inn
Minors can enjoy The Station Inn’s live bluegrass performances as long as they have an adult chaperone. More information.
Fun Places for All Ages most of the time
Pins Mechanical Co.
For arcade games, bowling, and bocce ball, check out Pins Mechanical Co.! It’s 21+ starting at 9:00pm. More information.
Puttshack
Looking for a fun outing with the family? Head over to Puttshack. This upscale tech-infused mini golf experience is for all ages until 8:00pm. All children must be supervised by an adult. More information.
Topgolf
While the golf games are a focal point, this spot has a restaurant and bar, sundeck, and a live music venue. Guests 16 and under must be accompanied by someone 21+ at all hours. Anyone under 18 after 9:00pm, must be supervised by someone 21+. More information.
Did we leave off a fun bar or venue that allows the under 21 crowd? Let us know in the comments!
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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.
We have had good luck at Kid Rock’s. We go for dinner and are allowed to stay. Stayed as late as 11pm.
What about the comedy clubs?
Is Winners on broadway all ages?
Are there any gay clubs in Nashville, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, etc. that have all ages nights? My 16 year old son is gay and is quite alone in this rural community outside of Nashville.
Headed to Nashville next weekend and my 17 year old wants to come. How do they know to kick you out??
Many venues will have staff walk around and check IDs, if they allow all ages at a certain time. Venues also card at the door and may mark your hands or give you a wristband.
I saw a comment asking if it sounded like a good idea to let her teen girls walk Broadway by themselves and my answer is yes if they’re very self aware are alert of their surroundings. I’ve been hanging out downtown since I was in middle school, even walked from the bus station to my dads job everyday after school. Pepper spray is only useful if they know who to spray and when. I’ve had strange encounters downtown but I’ve never been subject to any dangerous situations. 🙂
Winners is not open those under 18. Tried to take our kids for an early dinner at 4:30 to beat crowds, and were turned away.
What if our 18 year old is with her parents. Can she be with us when the 21+ is in effect? She would not be drinking
Sue, if the venue is 21+ (or 21+ starting at a certain time), everyone in the venue must be 21 or older. It doesn’t matter if you’re 18 and accompanied by a parent or someone 21 or older. This rule applies primarily at the honky-tonks on Broadway and near Broadway.
Was surprised to not find Redneck Riviera or Kid Rock’s on this list. Why? Any other 18+ dance places? Just want to be able to go somewhere with my 19 year old where we can two step and line dance without having to buy a ticket to a concert or go to a seedy dive bar. Looking for fun, “walk in and enjoy the dance floor” experience.
So if you go to the places that are 21+ after a certain time before that time hits do they walk around and kick you out? Like if it’s 21+ at 8pm and I’m there with my bachelorette group (my younger sister is 18 and will be the only one under 21) at 6 and we just stay there for a while will they go and just kick her out?
Hi Macy, most places have a system for identify people under 21 at the curfew. Some mark your hands when you enter or walk around and card everyone again. So, yes, plan on your sister being kicked out at some point. There are plenty of places to enjoy that aren’t as strict though.
Sorry if this sounds redundant but my 19 year old daughters will be visiting Nashville this weekend and are dying to go out line dancing – is there anywhere they can go Sat evening?
Thinking about traveling to Tennesee with 18 yr old. He would like to experience live music. What time do bars that host live music begin playing?
The Green Light is all ages all the time.
Can you give me a list of places an 18+can go on broadway accompanied by a parent
Hi Jean, the Broadway bars are usually either all ages (including ages 18-20) or 21+. Even if you are the parent/guardian accompanying someone under 21, they are usually not allowed to enter the bars that are 21+ after a certain time.
Do you have to be 21+ to go to Sonny’s Patio Pub or Von Elrod’s? Are there certain hours for 21+?
Hi Sam! Von Elrod’s is all ages all the time expect for Thursday nights after 9:00pm then it is 21 and over only. Sonny’s Patio Pub and Refuge is all ages all the time!
CAN YOU GET INTO KID ROCKS BAR IF YOUR UNDER 21?
JBJ’S NASHVILLE is all ages from 10am-6pm.
Hi! Thank you for the update! JBJ’s Nashville has been added.
Best,
Nashville Guru Team
Category 10 is now open! All ages until the kitchen is closed (usually 9 or 10.) The Honky Tonk is open every day & Hurricane Hall is open Th-Sun. The Hall is only downtown space with a true dance floor and free line dance lessons all day Thursday – Sunday.
This is your absolute go-to and must see.
Light show and performances are also featured every Friday and Saturday at 2:15.
120 2nd Ave. (Former Wildhorse Saloon)
(*Double check online to make sure it’s not closed for a private event.)
Looking for some bars with music, quizzes, games, to go to in July 25 with the 3 teen girls, (19, 18, 16) your list has been really helpful – was hoping for outside area for the evenings where we can spend it on a patio/rooftop. Staying downtown from 7th-10th July.
We are staying at the Hilton Downtown and are looking for the best/closest Honky-Tonk options off broadway that would allow our 19yr old to accompany us after 9pm. Thank you!!