Best places: Live music bars in Nashville-Davidson, United States

Seats are first-come, first-served at this intimate venue, where live bluegrass plays every night.

Live country bands, cold beer & fried bologna sandwiches draw fans to this prototypical honky-tonk.

Cozy, mellow lounge featuring jazz musicians, classic cocktails & traditional Cajun/Creole dishes.

Hip bar & live-music venue featuring Southern-inspired food, local/regional brews & outdoor seating.

Vibrant, rustic tavern with mounted animal heads, offering beer, cocktails & a lineup of live music.

Classic country albums cover the walls of this classic honky-tonk featuring dancing & cold beer.

Informal outpost serving build-your-own pizzas plus baked pasta, wings, subs & 24 local beer taps.

Relaxed, old-school watering hole with open jam nights for songwriters & musicians.

Eclectic mix of local & touring acts hits the small stage of this funky lounge/bar almost nightly.

👍👍 We decided to try this place because it was down the street from where we were staying. Best. Decision. Ever. The staff was amazing. The pianist was amazing. The drinks were fantastic and reasonably priced. I wish we had a place like this where I live. I’ll definitely come back the next time I’m in...

👍👍 Great place to go for some great beers and pizza. The staff is awesome and takes great care of their customers. Madison was our waitress/bartender and she was amazing and wonderful to talk too. I highly recommend to stop by or go out of your way to come here.

Vintage license plates line the ceiling of this lively, intimate bar hosting live bluegrass bands.

New American small plates & craft cocktails served in chic, intimate surrounds.

Featuring a Wild West theme, this bi-level bar with a spiral staircase regularly hosts live music.

Spacious tavern featuring fried chicken & "Redneck" nachos, plus live music & a rooftop bar.

Southern food, regular live-music acts, multiple bars & free dance lessons in a 3-story space.

Small, down-home joint offering everyday pub fare & draft beer, along with a lineup of live music.

Honky-tonk featuring live country bands & a dance floor by a large mural depicting music icons.

Unpretentious shotgun shack bar & music venue with creative takes on American pub food.

Raucous destination featuring cocktails, brews & BBQ meals, plus nightly live music & a rooftop bar.