A Local’s Guide to Nashville Nightlife: WildCrown’s After-Dark Playbook

Nashville comes alive when the sun goes down. Broadway may be the epicenter of the party, but the city’s nightlife goes far beyond neon lights. From rooftop cocktails to dive bar karaoke, here’s how to experience Music City after dark—with Broadway energy and local flavor.

Broadway Classics You Can’t Skip

1. Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
2. Robert’s Western World
3. The Stage on Broadway
4. Whiskey Bent Saloon
5. Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk

Rooftop Vibes & Skyline Views

1. L.A. Jackson (The Gulch)
2. Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar
3. Rare Bird (Downtown)

Craft Cocktails & Speakeasies

1. Attaboy
2. Patterson House
3. Old Glory

Live Music Beyond Broadway

1. The 5 Spot
2. Rudy’s Jazz Room
3. Exit/In

Dive Bars with Character

1. Santa’s Pub
2. Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge

WildCrown Tip: Start the night with Broadway’s high-energy honky-tonks, then slip into a speakeasy or neighborhood dive for a late-night wind-down.

Book your WildCrown stay and be just minutes from Nashville’s top nightlife spots, from neon lights to hidden lounges.