Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern

Great watering hole, would love to catch some live music here. The bartender made an outstanding recommendation to a spot in the east end. It made for a super fun time! Highly recommend popping in here.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Old school dive bar where you can find amazing musicians playing almost every night. Bobby's is one of the last remnants of what Nashville bars were before country music celebrities bought up everything on Broadway. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beer (and it's just beer) is cold and the bartenders are friendly. Weeknights are not too busy so you can strike up a good conversation. Weekends might be a bit more of a jam session vibe. Bring a dollar to put on the wall, but they do accept cards now. Prices are affordable especially for this area of town. Food comes out of a microwave and the best thing on the menu is probably the bag of popcorn. Drink selection is a mix of 12 oz and 16 oz domestics some white claws and maybe a craft beer or two all in cans or bottles. This is in no way a brewpub or craft beer on draft type of place. Visit for the throwback vibes and top notch country music.

Parking: Small parking lot, some free street parking nearby if it's not busy out.

Kid-friendliness: Not a kids place 21 and up after 6pm

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Popcorn

Josh and everyone in there were very friendly. Heard some really great songs from some talented musicians for their 4th anniversary celebration. Will definitely visit again next time we are in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

It’s where you want to go for Country and Western music

This is the place to see some really cool local music. A hole in the wall right off music row. Great vibe.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not bad if not full.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great experience for live music in an intimate space.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Awesome local watering hole

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

If you're looking for a whole in the wall / dive bar this is it. It's small, and has live music. The food menu is small.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Would recommend here if people looking to here good old country music and drink beer hang out with friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great beer selection, amazing vibes, awesome staff, excellent music. If you’re tired of the commercial over the top Nashville vibe, come on down to Bobby’s for chill music and ambiance.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

No wine, no care. One of the best damn bars around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was a great place to get a beer and hangout.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

I went to a lot of bars in Nashville. But this unassuming dive made my entire bachelor party trip.

What a welcoming place! With a vibe that's real, warm, and fun as hell. Thank you for being the highlight of my weekend.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Just walking past and stumbled on the place and knew we should get a drink here.
Story time,
My group came in making noise and was very welcomed. As my friends bragged about another being able to sing and play guitar our hostess provided a guitar turning the tavern in a bit of a show.

Moral of the story, grab a drink here it's a good time.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Loved it

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5