24 Best Dive Bars in Nashville

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Fran's

Fran's Dive Bar • $
2504 Dickerson Pike, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Michelob Ultral
Yuengling
Corn Dog
Burrito
Popcom

“immediately welcomed 🙃“

4.5 Superb57 Reviews
Robert's Western World Dive Bar • $
416 Broadway # B, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Recession Special Fried Bologna Sandwich Chips and a PBR for Just 6
Sandwich Chips Beer and Moonpie Combo
Cheeseburger and Beer Koozy
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cheeseburger and Fries
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Cheese Curd Basket
Onion Ring Basket
Miller High Life
Per and Moon Pie

“We had a great time at Robert’s! The music was great and the bologna sandwich was delicious. We came a little early on Sunday to hear the praise service; which was so nice. We knew the grill didn’t open until later, which was fine. The only complaint we had was one of the waitresses/ bartenders was a complete a$$! She was slamming things down on the bar and said she was “not talking to anybody before noon. “ We weren’t in any hurry for our sandwiches and didn’t try to order early or anything. She was just sooo rude!! It’s a great place, but that one woman was a real bummer! She should find a different line of work!!! Away from the public.“

4.7 Superb543 Reviews
Santa's Pub Dive Bar • $
2225 Bransford Ave, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Beer Only - Cash Only
Angry Orchard
Bottled Water
Yuengling
Sundays

“Always a great time at Santa‘s pub. We hadn’t been back since Santa passed away. We visited over the weekend and had a chance to talk with the new owner, which is Santa’s grandson. Very nice guy & we were happy to meet him and see that he’s keeping the place going. Photo Booth is a must do at every visit. This has always been a favorite spot of ours in Nashville!“

4.6 Superb177 Reviews
Dino's Bar & Grill American • $
411 Gallatin Ave, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Hot Chicken Cheeseburger and Fries Frito Pie
Porterhouse Steakhouse Burger
Butcher Burger w Animal Fries
Dinos Cheeseburger and Fries
Nashville Hot Chicken
Classic Cheeseburger
Beyond Cheeseburger
Animal Style Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Huevos Rancheros

“Will never go to nashville again without stopping here! This is the best burger I have ever ate! Dim, cozy lighting. 80’s tunes playing in the background. It was truly like stepping back in time. We went on a thursday night, food came out so fast. I will say not really a spot for socializing and meeting people though. Definitely a great time nonetheless.“

4.5 Superb284 Reviews
Lonnie's Western Room Dive Bar • $
308 Church St, Nashville

“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!!“

3.8 Good54 Reviews
Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern Bar • $
9 Music Square S, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Miller High Life
Vienna Sausage
Shiner Boch
Sam Adams
Yuengling
Popcorn

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

4.9 Superb110 Reviews
Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk Bar • $$
411 Broadway, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Collard Green Stuffed Wontons Chicken Tenders and Fuc Queso
Chicken Fingers and Fries
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Burger and Fries
Pretzel Hot Dog
Thunder Rolls
Chicken Wings
Wedding Cake
Fried Pickles
Pulled Pork

“This place is GREAT! We are visiting Nashville and came here for lunch. Matt is our waiter and he is Excellent! The food and the service could not be any better! The live music is fantastic! We were greeted by a pleasant young lady at the door and feel very welcome here. Do not miss coming by here. Love it!“

4.1 Good643 Reviews
BigShotz Dive Bar • $
115 2nd Ave N, 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.“

3.7 Good78 Reviews
The Underdog Bar • $$
3208 Gallatin Pike, Nashville

“Had the best time!!! Great music🎶☮️“

4.6 Superb72 Reviews
Bikini Beach Bar Bar • $$
1297 Antioch Pike, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Steak
Shot

“I’ve been lucky enough to spend most of the last two weeks at Bikini Beach Bar, when I came down to Nashville to visit my brother (Joe Wayne). The folks here are super friendly, and they have a lot of fun. I’ve only been during mid day, so I haven’t experienced Wed steak night or a live band (my loss). I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a chill place just to get away or to go to see new and old friends!“

4.5 Superb43 Reviews
Springwater Bar • $
115 27th Ave N, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Shredded Chicken
Mac and Cheese

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

4.5 Superb96 Reviews
Rosie's Twin Kegs Bar • $
413 W Thompson Ln, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Pimento Cheese Burger with Bacon Lettuce and Tomato
Patty Melt with Loaded Fries
Breakfast Burger
Onion Rings
Loaded Tots
Keg Burger
And Fries
Pesto

“Cool dive bar that you don’t go to just for the food. It’s a unique ambiance. The food is bar food, but it’s really solid. Service also is good and during peak times more members of the team appear and help to provide support somehow! Live band while we were there and the vibe was super cool!“

4.5 Superb83 Reviews
Betty's Grill Bar & Grill • $
407 49th Ave N, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders
Grilled Cheese
Buffalo Wings
Cheeseburger
Onion Rings
Yuengling
Hamburger
blt

“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“

4.4 Superb81 Reviews
Players Inn Sports Bar • $
7097 Old Harding Pike B, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Meat Lovers Pizza
Pigs in a Blanket
French Dip

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

4.4 Superb54 Reviews
Bret's Basement Lounge Bar • $
3302 Nolensville Pk, Nashville

“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!“

4.5 Superb24 Reviews
Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint Barbecue • $
Woodland St 1008 B, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Fall Off the Bone Ribs Half Rack
Hickory Smoked Sampler Platter
Sweet & Smoky House
BBQ Brisket Nachos
Fried Pickle Chips
Fried Hot Pickles
BBQ Sampler Plate
Brisket Sandwich
BBQ Combo Plate
Southwest Salad

“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!!!“

4.3 Superb195 Reviews
Losers Bar & Grill Dive Bar • $$
1911 Division St, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Basket of Fries or Tater Tots
Newby's BBQ Nachos
Chips and Queso
Buffalo Wings
Whiskey Jam
Hot Chicken

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

3.6 Good213 Reviews
Elm Hill Tavern Bar • $
1941 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Tuna or Chicken Salad Melt
Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap
Southwestern Chicken Wrap
Black Forest Sandwich
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Roast Beast Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Prime Rib Sandwich
Chicken Quesadilla

“I’ve been coming here since 2016! They have great waitresses who can cook ya the best food! I host poker here also every Saturday night at 7:15pm and 9:30pm! Come out and see us and I’ll give you 10k in free chips! Darts Pool and a Juke box to keep you entertained!“

4.2 Good63 Reviews
The Stage on Broadway Dive Bar • $
412 Broadway, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Jim Beam and Coke
Brisket and Sides
Dickel My Pickle
Music City Mule
The Tennessean
Corona Premier
Patron Silver
Cowboy Boogie
Some Beach
Yuengling

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

4.1 Good186 Reviews
The Red Door Saloon East Bar • $
1010 Forest Ave, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich
Potato Salad

“So Google just promoted me to review this spot and I can’t believe after so many years of walking in their door that I haven’t reviewed the Door.

The bartenders are great. I love the patio when the weather is good. There’s something about the openness that is nice. You can lean on the railing and you’re not surrounded by condos and new stuff. Don’t see that changing as the library and the school won’t be going anywhere any time soon.

If I still lived in Nashville I’d still be going.“

4 Good80 Reviews
Batters Box Bar • $
43 Hermitage Ave, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Scrambled Eggs Hashbrowns
Pizza Thin Crust
All Meat Pizza
Cheese Sticks
Thick Bologna
Craft Beers
Quesadilla

“Great little bar. With great food“

3.9 Good209 Reviews
The Villager Tavern Bar • $
1719 21st Ave S, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
French Bread Slices
Roast Beef PO-Boy
With Toasted
Half Turkey

“I went here after finishing up at a medical appointment nearby. I had some time to kill before my ride showed up. I like the pistachio nuts in the “candy machine”/dispenser. There are lots of games available to play. The food is delicious! I tried the gumbo and po’boy sandwich. The people were friendly and it was a pretty low key and comfortable atmosphere. The bar tender was quick to get people their orders.“

4 Good101 Reviews
Lucky's Bar & Grill Bar • $
579 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville

Customers` Favorites

Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan
Veal Parmesan
Meatballs

“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!“

3.7 Good51 Reviews
The Rusty Nail Bar Bar • $$
Rusty Nail, 4054 Andrew Jackson Way, Hermitage

Customers` Favorites

Basket of Fries and Choice of One Sauce
10 Wings Tossed in 1 Flavor
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Prize Karaoke To
Chips and Salsa
Corona Premier
Pickle Fries
Cheese Fries
Hot Wings
Games

“Due to the exceptional service provided by the bartender Patti, The Rusty Nail Bar will always be our local bar of choice! She runs that bar like a champ and we never have any complaints or issues. If you’re a Hermitage local, I highly recommend stopping by on a Wednesday to eat some delicious wings and sing karaoke! It’s always a good time!“

3.7 Good78 Reviews