Speakeasies in Nashville

Tucked away off SoBro’s 4th Avenue at The Joseph, this refined cocktail lounge is a rich paradox for guests with sensitivity to story, wherein one might fall a bit more in love—with someone else, with a piece of artwork, with a cocktail, with life itself.

A unique underground dining and entertainment experience. Begin the journey via secret tunnel which leads to a magical world that has been characterized as indescribable by anyone who’s visited.

A margarita bar has shaken up the cocktail scene in Music City. Located underneath the bustle of Nashville’s iconic Upper Broadway, Pushing Daisies is a place where friends come together with one thing in common: their love for tequila, that sweet liquor.

Showcasing the 1920s speakeasy theme, this upscale cocktail lounge in Downtown Nashville is a warm environment serving Prohibition-era cocktails as well as contemporary favorites. The food menu revolves around famous true Neapolitan-style pizza, and guests can enjoy a cigar in a state-of-the-air filtered environment. While the Red Phone Booth is open to anyone, guests will need to secure a secret phone number from a member, concierge, or friend and dial it into a restored London antique red phone booth to gain entry.

With a laid-back, come-as-you-are vibe, it offers great food, cold beer, shots, unpretentious cocktails, and a friendly, familiar staff ready to make you feel right at home.

Step into this cozy cocktail concept from Bryan Rushton and Andrew Cook in East Nashville. Enjoy imaginative, seasonal cocktails and modern, shareable plates served in a stylish space. The bar is located around the back. If you see the large fox mural created by Brian Wooden, you know you’re on the right path.

The minimalist speakeasy-style iteration of this tipple lab prepares flat-rate, off-the-cuff creations chilled with block ice. No menu—drinks are personalized to your liking.

A hush-hush tropical hideout full of futuristic robot technology is located in East Nashville. Robots are a key element, from the booth upholstery and the stereo system to the woodwork and the menu’s layout. Cool down with frozen drinks and daiquiris in a one-of-a-kind tiki glass, or order a glass of wine by color.

Coral Club transports guests away from the city noise and into a coastal hideaway. The cool, calm interiors, sweeping stone bar, and open-air rooftop allow guests an opportunity to feel relaxed and inspired.

Jane's is serving up re-invented Southern classics with local ingredients, paired with very listenable live music from the next generation of bluegrass and Americana virtuosos. Hideout tonight in East Nashville with a Tennessee spirit-based cocktail and you'll quickly become a friend of Jane's.

This casual exotic hideout in East Nashville is focused on tropical food and drinks in a converted mid-century auto garage. Watch surfer movies on the projector screen inside or step onto the outdoor patio with cabanas and a pool-like pit area.

This measured cocktail bar in an old yellow historic home is low-lit and moody, and it lends itself well to the bar-goer who wants to be discreet. The drink menu is small but features a spin on all the classics you expect from a nice cocktail bar, like old-fashions, Manhattans, G&Ts, and more.

Sid Gold's is a piano karaoke bar and lounge in East Nashville that is a vibrant place to grab drinks, listen to live music, and sing karaoke. Guests can expect classic cocktails such as French 75s and Moscow Mules.

Take a step back into the Belle Époque era of Paris, France, when poets, artists, and dreamers consumed this elusive libation in hopes of meeting “La Fee Verte” (the green fairy). Located in Germantown, the Green Hour Cocktail & Absinthe Lounge signature cocktails and traditional absinthe drips are only served when the green light in the window is lit during The Green Hour.

Mother's Ruin is the perfect blend of your favorite local bar and cocktail temple, proudly open 'til 2am 365 days a year.

A vibey neighborhood dive bar located inside an actual Greenhouse located in the heart of Green Hills. This unique hangout specializes in craft cocktails and local beers and provides sandwiches and sides, along with happy hour and TVs.

Pullman Standard is a cocktail lounge focused on top-shelf liquor and wine, inventive craft cocktails, and creative small plates. The concept is inspired by the renowned dining and “sleeper” train cars that originated in the 1860s and reached their heyday in the Roaring ’20s.

Golden Sound was originally a recording studio that has undergone a reincarnation as a cocktail bar all about creating new memories in the same spirit of this historic location.

With a nod to pre-prohibition times when cocktails and conversation were a part of a stimulating evening, The Patterson House provides an intimate environment, artistic cocktails, and pleasant service to make your night memorable.

Stepping inside 1865 Club, guests are enveloped in an ambiance that marries history with a modern, industrial twist. Eclectic decor and soft, smoky lighting create a cozy yet intriguing atmosphere, inviting exploration.

A subterranean bar located in what used to be the boiler room for White Way Cleaners, formerly one of the largest steam cleaning facilities in Nashville. The space features the original electrical boxes, coal hopper, and smokestack that were in use in the 1920s. The Soler sisters transformed the space into a bar/lounge, intertwining the original elements into their design. While Old Glory doesn’t have a sign, find the Golden Triangle off Edgehill Avenue for entrance.

Tucked in the alleyway behind Virgin Hotels Nashville, The Late Great is a hidden cocktail and music lounge just steps from Music Row. With lush furnishings, secretive vibes, and live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays, it’s a place where the hits keep coming.

Named after the owner’s childhood home, Minerva Avenue is a new bar experience accented by nostalgic reflections of home and an eclectic blend of art, food, and music. From the portraits on the walls to the names of menu items, Minerva Avenue highlights the impact of music and film from the 1970s into the 21st Century.

Hidden amongst the shadows of Printer’s Alley, dark and seductive energy fuels Dirty Little Secret, an intriguing experiential nightclub located inside the Dream Nashville Hotel. The ever-evolving entertainment collective takes center stage, complete with live performances, surprise acts, and a rotation of emerging musicians and turntablists.

It’s called Hidden Bar for a reason. Beneath Noelle Hotel is the Hidden Bar, a fun and ever-changing speakeasy where you can find curious cocktails and surprising pairings. Take the elevator to the lower level to discover a hidden bar guaranteed to broaden your perspective.

Guests can revel in the sour liberties of Printer’s Alley at this music-centric, approachable speakeasy located in the Dream Nashville Hotel. In addition to a selection of monthly rotating craft and local beers, Snitch provides a creative platform for the musicians of Music City with weekly live programming.

A Nashville speakeasy packed with ambiance, Alley Taps is tucked into the heart of historic Printers Alley. It offers a warm vibe, live music, and a nostalgic alternative just two blocks away from Lower Broadway.

Look for a red light for the private entrance nestled at the corner of 8th Avenue South, attached to JW Marriott Nashville. 888 invites guests to an immersive experience that challenges both culinary and creative conventions. 

At this intimate, late-night gastropub and craft cocktail bar, the small plates, cocktails, beer, and artwork rotate constantly. There is also a secret ramen bar in the back.

Bastion is a casual watering hole for the creative community. Refurbished seating, kitschy photography, stringed lights, and an indoor pergola provide the backdrop for creative cocktails, draft and canned beer, and wine. It's a great lounging spot for people looking to unwind and hang out with friends.

A laid-back bar with a sustainable focus offering seasonal cocktails, live music, and art exhibitions. Flamingo is located in a former church with exposed vaulted ceilings, aging walls, and rusted windows. Flamingos are sprinkled throughout the space for pops of color and character.

Never Never is your elegantly simple bar where you and your friends can enjoy delicious cocktails, food, and live music. Whether you live in the neighborhood or you’re just visiting, Never Never is the perfect spot to sip a cold one on the patio or cozy up to the bar inside.