Nashville Bars

Rooftop Bars

L.A. Jackson (Thompson Hotel, The Gulch — the gold standard). Bobby Hotel Rooftop (Airstream bar on the roof). Rare Bird (Noelle Hotel). Jason Aldean's Rooftop (largest on Broadway).

Speakeasies

The Patterson House (reservation-only, craft cocktails). Attaboy (no menu, world-class). Skull's Rainbow Room (burlesque supper club).

Honky Tonks

Tootsie's, Robert's Western World, The Stage, Losers Bar. All free entry during the day. Tip the musicians.

Late Night

Dino's (East Nashville, cheeseburger + dive bar). Waffle House (24/7 Southern institution). Prince's Hot Chicken (midnight weekends).