STARS AND BARS- THE BEST OF NASHVILLE

What do Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, and Dierks Bentley have in common? Well, plenty actually. But specifically I’m here to talk about their Nashville bars. Because if you’re a country music fan, you definitely need to check these out. All three are right on the booming Broadway strip, but each has a little something different to offer.

#1 - LUKE'S 32 BRIDGE

First on our list is Luke's 32 Bridge.  Open for lunch and dinner, this bar has burgers (including one with elk meat and a vegan option!), ribs, beer can chicken, steak, salads, and old-fashioned mac and cheese. You can also get some Nashville hot chicken as an appetizer or on top of mixed greens.

Quench your thirst with a beer (from the can or on draft, including local options from local brewery Yazoo) or wine. But, of course, there are also great cocktail options, some aptly named after Luke Bryan song lyrics like “Kick the Dust Up” and “Best Bad Influence.”  

Bites and drinks aren’t all this spot has for you. With three stories of live music and a rooftop bar to top it off, Luke’s 32 Bridge will give you a night of awesome entertainment as well as a great meal. 

Don’t leave without trying a Two Lane American golden lager. The singer himself collabed on creating the beer to support the Luke Bryan Foundation. Smooth sips for a good cause? What could be better?

#2 -  OLE RED

Next up is Blake Shelton's Ole Red, whose website says their “raising the bar on live music.” Get it? This place has four stories, including a rooftop bar, and live music. You never know if Blake himself will show up, so you probably should try your luck and catch a meal (and maybe some dancing). 

You can check out the coming lineup on the bar’s website, and see their full menu. But here are some food highlights: redneck nachos, southern tater tot poutine, an Oklahoma onion burger, brisket, and grilled, bacon-wrapped meatloaf.

Is your mouth watering? 

Wash it all down with a soda, mocktail, or a draft beer in a take-home souvenir cup. Or enjoy a specialty drink like the boozy cherry limeade, Tennessee ‘rita (with Jack Daniels, of course), or the super southern Warden (bourbon, peach, iced tea and fresh lemon juice).

Those cocktails also come with a souvenir cup, and so do the shots! You can take home more than just the memories.

#3 - DIERKS BENTLEY'S WHISKEY ROW

 The “American gastropub unlike any other.” One of the best perks of this place is that they offer brunch! Mimosas, chicken and waffles, country biscuits and gravy, or Dierks’ Potato Hash: that’s just a few of the items you can get in the morning (or for lunch). 

Dinner options include fried pickles, Nashville hot cauliflower, sliders, salads, burgers, brisket, catfish, and ribs. This is the most family-friendly of the three owner bars. They’ve got a full kids’ menu!

Be sure to get yourself a beer, seltzer, hard cider, or boilermaker. Unless you’d prefer a signature cocktail, like the tequila mockingbird (just for you, literature lovers), Rye Oh My!, or a Dierks lemonade, dram, or marg.

Whiskey Row’s set in a three-story building, with a different vibe on each floor. First is a sit-down style with country music, there’s a DJ on the second floor and space to dance the night away, and then Nashville’s tallest rooftop bar patio is at the top. 

They’ve each got food, drinks, and atmosphere. Try one—or all—when you’re here in Nashville. And locals, make sure you’re giving these shops some attention. You might just find a new favorite.

Hey, if you’ve already been to one of these spots, what did you think? Send me your thoughts! I’d love to hear.