25 Best Dive Bars in Nashville

“Great little bar. With great food“

“Incredible environment and ambience with over 70 beers on tap. Food is reasonable and very good. Historic bar and with a great staff.“

“Corra on the rooftop was an incredible experience! I had heard rave reviews about this bar and had eagerly awaited my visit since it opened. My time there was truly elevated by the excellent service. The drinks were exceptional, and the food was delicious. I can't wait to return, especially to see the fantastic staff! If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and check out Corra on the rooftop—you won't regret it!“

“immediately welcomed 🙃“

“Julie & I Love To Hear To Live Music & Dancing At The Bar. Robert's Western World So Cool. We Love Nashville.“

“Little hole in the wall bar compared to all the big name spots, but we had a great time for an hour due to the great live music they had going, and the cool husband/wife bartender team that were very nice and kept the chill vibe about the place. They have a big menu of silly named fruity cocktail drinks to go with your normal bar stuff. They had bar pizza, which smelled delicious, but they had just run out of crust, so we struck out. This is a small and intimate place, so if you like to get up close and personsal with the band, this is a great spot to spend an hour while you explore the Broadway area.“

“Has the best time here for karaoke on my birthday. The KJ AJ was amazing, the crowd vibes were so much fun and the bartender was amazing. Thank you!!“

“Best listening room I’ve been to in Nashville. People here appreciate and listen and don’t talk. So Good👊“

“Always my go to Dive Bar in Nashville, some killer music, often not familiar names (yet) but they have such a keen eye for talent...agents should just hang there. The kind of place where session musicians hang and big stars blend in.“

“This is a nice karaoke bar that's definitely worth checking out if you're in the area, even if you're not planning to sing. They have a low cover charge at the door, but be sure to bring cash as it's cash only. You can enjoy cheap beer all night long, and the crowd is generally young and good-looking. I haven't tried the food, so I can't speak to that.“

“I'm a person who asks questions so I really do appreciate the patience and menu advice.
I got the hot chicken, fried w/ chili on top.
The medium spice flavor was stated to be around a 5/6 and the hot spice flavor was stated to be around a 7/8.
The chicken was unexpectedly flavorful and very savory. The spice level was perfect for my liking (hot).
I would absolutely come back with people who have never been here before.
I went late at night after watching some musician friends play at an event. The food wait was about 15 min.“

“Good people and gathering spot“

“We were in from Denmark and had a wonderful all-American bar experience there… very nice bartender and we had fun talking to the other guets .. just go there“

“My favorite bar in South Nash/Woodbine area! Good drinks, great food, and a sweet vibe. The staff are super friendly and the food delicious! Wings, burgers, you name it! It’s all good at a good price too! Highly recommend! They even have karaoke!“

“The musicjukebox, band & or karaoke is always🔥fire an you'll never find a beer colder! Also ample parking! If Bret & Ali are there you're sure to have a good time!“

“We spent a long weekend in Nashville and the meal at Drifters was by far the best we had! The smoked wings were so good they didn't need any sauce and the pork was amazing. Great little place and wonderful staff. We're so glad we checked it out!!!“

“Classic dive bar. Live music, pool tables, indoor/outdoor seating, 2 bars, good ole boys.“

“Great atmosphere, music, hot beer, cold food and bartenders have an attitude. So I love it. ❤️❤️😂😂“

“Great local bar close to airport hotels“

“Great wait staff. Delicious food. Awesom entertainment.“

“A very unique little spot amid all the hustle of nashville. Inside definitely is different but suits the style they have. Friendly staff
...food hot and fresh...storefront clean and neat. Step inside if you're in nashville area. !!“

“This place is fantastic! We had this place suggested to us from our hotel concierge while visiting Nashville from Wisconsin. We wanted to visit the real Nashville, not the tourist hype. Second we walked in all the bartenders were amazing, as well as the DJs. Instantly make you feel like your home! All the locals were great. They definitely helped us out on having the real Nashville experience! You feel at home in this place. I would highly recommend any day of the week!“

“We were staying in an apartment across the street. The day after we arrived I was looking around the area and was looking at the Bar when Rhonda arrived to open up. I introduced myself and told her I'd be back in the evening. We spent several evenings at the Bar as it was welcoming, friendly and very good value. I'd highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. It had a similar vibe to my local bar Sandinos back in Ireland.
Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat but the Gumbo was very popular.“

“Interesting. … I’d like to see him live!“

“The drag show is AMAZING—very fun and entertaining. However, the food and service were not the best. I told a waitress twice that I wanted a bottomless option, and at one point I asked for more (since they don’t bring refills unless you specifically ask). The waitress was extremely rude, claiming I hadn't requested the bottomless option, even though another waitress knew about it. The place is really cool, but be prepared to constantly call for your refills.“