Celebrities and country music stars have taken over the honky-tonk scene on Lower Broadway. What better way to celebrate being in Nashville than visiting some of the stars’ bars? Enjoy delicious food and drinks, skyline-high rooftops, top-notch live music, and memorabilia at each spot. Donât fretâthese bars are still just as rowdy and fun as the other honky-tonks, but with a little extra touch from those who dreamed them up. Who knows, maybe youâll even run into a star visiting their bar! Here is Nashville Guru’s guide to the top celebrity bars in Downtown Nashville.
Celebrity Bar Crawl in Nashville
Luke’s 32 Bridge (Luke Bryan)
At the heart of Broadway, you’ll find Luke’s 32 Bridge. The 30,000-square-foot entertainment destination features six levels, eight bars, three stages, and two restaurants serving delicious food and drinks. Head up to the top for one of Downtown’s largest rooftop patios.
Whiskey Row (Dierks Bentley)
At Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, there’s a good chance you’ll see Bentley himself grabbing a drink or getting up on stage a time or two if he’s in town. The multi-story bar has live music on two floors, rooftop DJs, and VIP booths at night. You may be feeling a little drunk on a plane here, but itâs well worth it.
Casa Rosa (Miranda Lambert)
Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa is Broadway’s first female artist bar and restaurant! Hang out here to enjoy a little taste of Texas in Tennessee. Expect Tex-Mex favorites and refreshing beer, wine, and cocktails.
Twelve Thirty Club (Justin Timberlake)
The Twelve Thirty Club, situated at Fifth + Broadway, is a restaurant and bar concept in partnership with Justin Timberlake. The Honky Tonk on the ground floor has a laidback atmosphere with live music, craft cocktails, and great bar food.
Nashville Underground (Gavin DeGraw)
You’ll find Nashville Underground just a few steps away from the Cumberland River. Brothers Gavin and Joey DeGraw paired up to bring this spot to life. Nashville Underground is the perfect place to set the city on fire, with tasty bites, bowling on the first floor, over 40 big-screen TVs, and a double-decker rooftop patio.
AJ’s Good Time Bar (Alan Jackson)
Itâs time for a good time at AJâs Good Time Bar! Alan Jacksonâs place features a full-blown âworld-famousâ tiki bar, a bar out of a boat, and multiple floors of live music.
Redneck Riviera (John Rich)
Make your way over to John Richâs Redneck Riviera for a dose of live music and a space dedicated to celebrating the men and women who serve. Rich is heavily involved with RNR, so don’t be surprised if you bump elbows at the bar.
Ole Red (Blake Shelton)
If youâre itchinâ to have a little fun, head over to Blake Sheltonâs Ole Red on the corner of 3rd Avenue. Be ready for country tunes, skyline views, and great memorabilia shopping in the retail section.
Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffet)
Jimmy Buffetâs Margaritaville is where you’ll find tropical cocktails, live singer-songwriters, and Caribbean cuisine. This was one of the first celebrity bars in Music City which kickstarted the trend on Lower Broadway.
Jason Aldean’s Restaurant + Rooftop Bar
For Amarillo Sky views, check out the rooftop at Jason Aldean’s Restaurant + Rooftop Bar. The Southern cooking and live music won’t disappoint either.
Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk and Rock ‘n’ Roll Steakhouse
The building is just as big as the name at Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk and Rock ‘n’ Roll Steakhouse, which can accommodate almost 2,000 people. There are five floors, four stages, six bars, and a rooftop bar. Give a toast to the sun, and drink with the stars!
Recently Opened
JBJ’s Nashville
JBJ’s Nashville is the official bar, restaurant, and venue of Bon Jovi. This new spot will surely be a popular destination for music, dining, and entertainment. Expect a five-story building with two rooftop spaces.
Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up Bar
Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up Bar has taken over the space previously occupied by FGL House on 3rd Avenue in the downtown neighborhood. The 27,000-square-foot venue has two stages, four bars, and a rooftop level.
Morgan Wallenâs This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen
Morgan Wallenâs This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen, situated by the Ryman Auditorium, is a 30,000-square-foot establishment with six floors, three live music stages, multiple bars, and an open-air rooftop. Their stacked waffle options are already a crowd favorite.
Friends in Low Places (Garth Brooks)
The Friends in Low Places bar by Garth Brooks opened in the former location of Paradise Park. The 40,000-square-foot establishment features three floors of entertainment, multiple bars, and a place where âeverybodyâs got good manners”.
Chief’s (Eric Church)
Just opened in Spring 2024, you can hang out at Eric Church’s bar, Chief’s! Expect a six-story bar, music venue, and whole-hog barbecue from James Beard Award winner Rodney Scott.
Hank Williams Jr. Boogie Bar.
Hank Williams Jr. Boogie Bar is now open in the space that was once occupied by Crossroads, located between AJ’s Good Time Bar and the Ernest Tubb Record Shop. The menu features tasty bites and refreshing drinks.
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