Colby Wilson

Nashville may be synonymous with music, but make no mistake: it's a city that knows its way around a bar, too. Surrounding the chaos of the celebrity-branded Broadway honkytonks and pedal tavern traffic lies a wildly dynamic bar scene where velvet-curtained cocktail lounges, funky dives and impossibly cool neighborhood haunts coexist in beautiful, boozy harmony.  The best bars in Nashville understand that atmosphere matters just as much as the drink in your hand. A perfect night here can start with oysters and natural wine, drift into pool hall beers and end at karaoke in a double-wide trailer. Whether you’re after refined cocktails, old-school dive energy or a dance floor that doesn’t quit, these Nashville bars deliver. RECOMMENDED: 📍 The best things to do in Nashville🍽️ The best restaurants in Nashville🕺 Guide to the best nightlife in Nashville🥑 The best brunch in Nashville🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Nashville