We asked Nashville visitors which Broadway bar they always end up at, and the results might surprise you.
Over 300 people weighed in. Some bars got a handful of mentions. Others got brought up again and again and again.
Here's where Nashville tourists actually spend their time when they hit Broadway.
Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk & Rock N' Roll Steakhouse
Kid Rock's dominated the conversation. It wasn't even close.
More than 80 people said this is their go-to spot. That's nearly one in four responses.
What keeps bringing people back? The music, for starters. Multiple visitors mentioned the Mantz Brothers specifically. The vibe gets high marks too — people described it as the perfect place to close out the night.
And it's not just about the drinks. The loaded potato got called out as a “must-try.” One visitor said the drinks are simply the best on Broadway.
Whether you're stopping by on a Saturday afternoon or ending your night there, Kid Rock's pulls people in consistently.
Robert's Western World
Robert's came in second, but it might be the most passionately defended bar on Broadway.
One visitor put it bluntly: “It's the only real honky tonk left on Broadway.”
Another person said they end up there because they start there and never leave.
The music is a huge draw. Visitors specifically mentioned the Royal Hounds and Don Kelley. But here's something else that came up repeatedly: the fried bologna sandwich and PBR combo.
You can get decent food and affordable beer prices at Robert's. For a 60+ visitor who mentioned enjoying the music, reasonable prices, and friendly staff, that matters.
Sunday nights at Robert's got called out as particularly good. And yes, the bologna sandwich really is a thing here.
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Layla's grabbed a solid third place in the mentions.
People called it their favorite without much explanation needed. The music and team got praised consistently.
One visitor summed it up: “Great music and team!”
It's one of those places where repeat visitors know exactly what they're getting, and they keep coming back for it.
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
Tootsie's pulled in steady mentions throughout the comments.
Some people pair it with other stops — like hitting Tootsie's first, then moving to Bootleggers. Others make it their final destination.
It's been around forever, which means it carries some name recognition. But visitors are still choosing it over newer spots, which says something.
The Stage
The Stage got love for its atmosphere and daytime bands.
Multiple visitors said it's their first stop. The vibe works well earlier in the day, though people hit it at night too.
One person recommended The Stage for daytime and Friends in Low Places at night, treating them as complementary stops rather than competitors.
Legends Corner
Legends showed up consistently, often alongside other bars in people's rotation.
Several visitors called it their absolute favorite. It seems to work well as part of a Broadway bar crawl, not necessarily the only stop but definitely one worth making.
Honorable Mentions Worth Knowing
A few other bars got multiple shout-outs:
Chiefs kept popping up, especially on game days. One visitor said it's “always a stop” during their Nashville trips.
Lucky Bastards earned mentions for specific performers, like Tyson Hanes. When people go here, they often know exactly which artist they want to see.
Ole Red made several lists, sometimes paired with Kid Rock's as a two-stop night.
Whiskey Bent Saloon got steady mentions from visitors who return to it specifically.
Bootleggers landed on multiple “always hit” lists, particularly when people are planning to visit several bars in one night.
Friends in Low Places works well for nighttime crowds, according to visitors who've tested both daytime and evening options.
AJ's got called out by people who hit it daily when they're in town. One visitor listed it as one of four bars they visit consistently every Nashville trip.
One More Thing
A veteran shared a solid tip: Redneck Riviera offers buy-one-get-one-free drinks for veterans. That's one of the best deals on Broadway besides the affordable options at Robert's.
Off-Broadway Options
Not everyone stays on the main strip.
One visitor recommended Beyond the Edge, about two blocks from Broadway. They described it as having a cool vibe and suggested going where locals go.
Category 10 got mentioned as a winner. Barstool came up for game days specifically.
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar isn't on Broadway, but it made someone's list of favorites.
These spots won't have the same crowds, which is exactly why some people prefer them.
