Nashville has a well-known reputation for being one of the best cities to host bachelor parties and if you’re familiar with this great city, it’s easy to see why.
There is a surplus of lively bars, music venues, restaurants with engaging atmospheres serving mouth-watering dishes, and endless opportunities for sightseeing adventures.
No matter what your crew’s interests or expectations are, there are a plethora of options for a fantastic bachelor party that you’ll be sure to remember for a lifetime.
Below are just a few of these many options compiled in a categorized list starting with our top picks for each category. Following the list, we’ve mapped out a few sample itinerary suggestions to make planning your bachelor party a little easier.
Table Of Contents
- Where Should You Stay?
- The Best Bars & Restaurants
- Getting Around Nashville (Transportation)
- The Best Bachelor Party Activities
- Sample Itineraries For Your Bachelor Party
Nashville Bachelor Party Accommodations
The first step in planning your bachelor party is figuring out where you want to stay and how much it will set you back. Here, we’ll list a few areas in Nashville where hotels are concentrated and list both a budget and luxury option for each location.
Our top picks
The Omni Nashville Hotel. Located in the heart of downtown, the Omni Nashville Hotel offers luxurious rooms and suites with modern amenities. It's conveniently close to popular nightlife spots like Broadway and The Gulch, making it easy for the group to explore the city's entertainment scene.
The Westin. The Westin is an upscale hotel that features stylish rooms and a rooftop pool with stunning city views. Its location on Music Row is within walking distance of various live music venues and honky-tonks.
The Thompson. Situated in the trendy Gulch neighborhood, The Thompson offers chic rooms and a rooftop bar, L.A. Jackson, where the group can enjoy cocktails and a lively atmosphere.
Other great accommodations by neighborhood
Downtown Nashville
Most of the touristy activities in Nashville are located downtown and therefore, most of the lodging options are located there as well. The median price range for a room is around 200-300 dollars a night. However, there are a few budget options available.
The cheapest lodging accommodation within the downtown area is The Score, a short-term apartment rental managed through Sonder. Through Sonder, you can book a two-bedroom apartment at The Score for $116 a night plus fees with up to six guests and be within blocks of The Ryman Auditorium, The Johnny Cash Museum, and The Country Music Hall of Fame.
If you’re looking to invest a little extra for luxury booking, check out the historic Union Station Nashville Yards for a luxury stay. Here, you can book a master suite with full accommodations for $400 a night plus fees and be right in the heart of downtown.
East Nashville
East Nashville is a great option for setting up bachelor party headquarters. They offer many great options for lodging while also being close to downtown without compromising a goodnights sleep.
The Knights Inn, while not being anything fancy is one of the most affordable options for lodging in the entire city. You can get a room in The Knights Inn starting at $68 and still be close to all of the action.
For a more luxurious option, check out The Russell, a boutique hotel with rooms starting at $234 a night. Their rooms are uniquely designed and are well known for giving back to the community through their Homes for Homes program.
West End/Music Row
There are a plethora of things to see and experience between the West End and Music Row areas such as Centennial Park, The Parthenon, Hatti B’s, and Vanderbilt College. Luckily, there are plenty of options for lodging to choose from in this area as well.
While most of the hotels in this area are roughly the same price, the cheapest is The Hayes Street Hotel which provides excellent accommodations despite the low price point starting at $117 a night. They also have a beautiful marble top bar that features their live music series.
If you’re looking to spend a little bit more than that, however, we suggest spending a few nights at The Conrad. It’s slightly closer to downtown, and in addition to having its cozy bar, they also offer unique, stylish rooms and a luxury swimming pool. While it’s slightly more in price, it’s still surprisingly affordable considering all that the hotel has to offer – you can get a room here starting at $239 a night.
The Best Bars & Restaurants For Your Nashville Bachelor Party
Our top picks
The Patterson House. For a classy cocktail experience, head to The Patterson House. This speakeasy-style bar serves expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate setting.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint. This top-notch barbecue spot offers a wide variety of smoked meats, delicious sides, and a lively atmosphere perfect for a bachelor party celebration.
Acme Feed and Seed. Acme Feed and Seed is a multi-level entertainment venue that features a rooftop bar with breathtaking views of the city skyline. Enjoy live music, craft cocktails, and a diverse menu with Southern favorites with modern twists.
Other great bars and restaurants to check out
Even when considering restaurants and bars that serve large parties, the list of extraordinary food and beverage establishments in Nashville is far too long to list here. Nonetheless, here are a few suggestions to help narrow it down.
The Southern Steak & Oyster
Situated in the SoBro neighborhood, The Southern Steak & Oyster offers a warm ambiance and a diverse menu featuring Southern-inspired dishes and seafood making it a unique but classy option for dinner. The Southern Steak and Oyster have plenty of room for big parties, and can even pencil your group in for a special event. Call them up to discuss options for your big day.
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
Puckett's is a well-loved Nashville institution known for its Southern comfort food and live music. With multiple locations throughout the city, Puckett's can accommodate large parties in private dining spaces or reserved areas, so be sure to call ahead and let them know when your crew will be in town.
The Stillery
Located in downtown Nashville, The Stillery is a popular spot known for its Southern comfort food and live music. The restaurant has ample space and even a dedicated event area that can easily accommodate large parties so you can rest easy knowing that they’ll be able to fit your group in.
Loveless Cafe
If you’re looking for a morning-after brunch spot, Loveless Cafe is famous for its classic Southern breakfast and comfort food. They have event spaces available for large parties, making it an excellent choice for the perfect bachelor party.
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
The Pharmacy is known for its delicious burgers and a wide selection of craft beers. The restaurant has a spacious outdoor beer garden that can accommodate large groups. Call ahead to let them know the date and time you and your friends will be arriving.
Getting Around Nashville (The Best Transportation For Your Bachelor Party)
If your bachelor party is like most, there will likely be some drinking involved. Even if you’re planning on having a designated driver, it’s always good to have a backup plan. Luckily, there are a multitude of options for transportation in Nashville — it all depends on what your needs are!
Our top picks
Limousine Service: Elevate your bachelor party experience with a luxurious limousine service equipped with entertainment amenities. Shop for limousine companies in Nashville that offer stretch limos or party buses with state-of-the-art sound systems, LED lighting, and flat-screen TVs, such as the limos offered by Nashville Prestige Limos.
Classic or Exotic Car Rental: For a touch of sophistication and style, consider renting a classic car to chauffeur you and your friends around Nashville. You can find many local options available such as the fleet offered by Dream Toy Garage.
Private Party Bus: To accommodate a larger group while maintaining an upscale experience, opt for a private party bus. Honky Tonk Party Express offers private VIP options in the form of lavish buses equipped with plush seating, spacious interiors, high-quality sound systems, LED lighting, and even dance floors.
Other great transportation options
Public transportation
If you’re looking for thrifty options, public transit in Nashville is both reliable and affordable–only setting you back $2 a trip. However, buses only run until 11:30 at the latest, so if your bachelor party is going to be running later than that, it’s best to look at other options.
Taxis and ride services
Like most sizeable cities, Nashville has plenty of independent taxi services such as Music City Taxi and NashVegas Taxi Cab. These are the more dependable options as opposed to app-based services, but they will cost you a little more. The cost of your trip will depend on how far your travel, and what companies your employ, but generally speaking, you can get anywhere within the metro for under $50 a trip.
Walking
What’s the most affordable transportation in Nashville? Walking of course! Nashville is an incredibly walkable city, and if you’re choosing to stay within a specific neighborhood, walking shouldn't be discounted as a viable option for getting around.
Tours
Lastly, one fun and reliable form of transportation is through a tour group! There are endless options here with a variety of themes to choose from including brewery tour busses such as the Music City Brew Hop Trolley or music tours such as the Soul of Music City Night Tour by Old Town Trolleys.
Whatever possible theme you can come up with, a tour exists for it in Nashville. Tours range in price, but generally speaking, a single trip will set you back $100-300 per person. However, Old Town Trolley Tours offers day passes at only $47.99 per person.
The Best Nashville Bachelor Party Activities
Our top picks
Brewery and distillery tours. Nashville is home to several craft breweries and distilleries. Consider booking a brewery tour to taste local beers or a distillery tour to sample Tennessee whiskey.
Sports and recreation. If the group enjoys sports, catch a Nashville Predators hockey game or a Nashville Sounds baseball game. For outdoor enthusiasts, consider activities like paddleboarding on the Cumberland River or hiking at Radnor Lake State Park.
Music history tours. Explore Nashville's rich musical heritage with guided tours of historic venues like the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and RCA Studio B.
Live events
See a show at The Bluebird Cafe
Experience Nashville's legendary music scene with an intimate live show at The Bluebird Cafe.
Enjoy captivating performances by talented local musicians and songwriters in this iconic venue, adding a genuine musical experience to this memorable night. If you don’t have a plan for dinner, The Bluebird Cafe also offers a delicious food menu.
Catch a laugh at Zanies
If you’re looking to add stand-up comedy to your list of bachelor party activities, look no further than Zanies. Zanies offers a fantastic lineup of world-renowned stand-up comedians in a fantastic atmosphere. It’s open seven days a week and you can buy your tickets in advance on the website.
Go on a bar crawl down the Honkytonk Highway
Possibly the most quintessential thing you could do for a bachelor party in Nashville is spend a night checking out as many of the unique bars and honkytonks on Broadway as you can to see the local talent.
You won’t have to search hard — nearly every establishment on Broadway will have a featured artist on any given night.
Get tickets to a local sporting event
One of the great features of Nashville is that while it’s known as Music City, there are also many professional sports teams local to the area.
Depending on the date of your bachelor party getaway, you’ll be able to see either a Predators hockey game, a Titans football game, or a Sounds baseball game–all great options for you and your crew on your special night.
Get tickets to the Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is possibly the most recognizable Nashville establishment. If your bachelor party crew are fans of country music, a trip to the Opry is a must-have on any bachelor party activity list. Check out the Opry’s website for the days that you’ll be in town and get tickets well in advance because they go quickly!
Outdoor activities
Spend the day at Radnor State Park
If your crew prefers to get out to the local parks for a day, or simply just to get some fresh air before a night on the town, there really isn’t a better place to do so than at Radnor Lake State Park. This beautiful park features beautiful scenic bodies of water and an abundance of wildlife perfect for picture-taking, swimming, and birdwatching opportunities.
Go kayaking down the Cumberland River
Nashville is fortunate to be nestled next to the Cumberland River which provides many opportunities for kayaking experiences. Take advantage of these opportunities and plan a day of kayaking on your bachelor party getaway. You can rent boats, bring your own, or go with one of the many tour groups in the area.
Go on a fishing expedition at Percy Priest Lake
Experience a day of leisurely fishing at Percy Priest Lake, a popular fishing spot with picturesque views right outside of Nashville. Pack a cooler with sandwiches and cold beer and bond with the guys over fishing stories and enjoy the tranquility of the clear blue water, clean enough to swim in.
Get out on the green at Shelby Golf Course
If you and your crew are avid golfers, take a trip over to Shelby Golf Course located within the Nashville metro area. You can get affordable day passes, equipment, and cart rentals to enjoy a relaxing hassle-free day of golf with the guys on one of the area's most beautiful and well-kept golf courses.
Museums
Check out The Hermitage
The Hermitage is the historic home of America’s 7th president, Andrew Jackson before and after his stay at the White House, as well as the final resting place for him and his family.
You can book a variety of tours at The Hermitage, and they also offer a large selection of locally made wines and gifts should you want to take a souvenir to remember the special event.
Tour The Parthenon
The Parthenon is one of the most unique sites in Nashville and is a great choice for a rainy day activity. Tour this magnificent full-scale replica of The Parthenon in Greece, make your way through the breathtaking art installations on the inside, and if the weather is nice, enjoy the enormous and famous Centennial Park which surrounds The Parthenon.
View the artifacts at the Country Music Hall of Fame
If you’re coming to Nashville for the music history (and let’s face it, who doesn't?) The Country Music Hall of Fame is a must-have on your activities list. Anything you could possibly care to learn about country music (and a surprising amount about other genres as well) you can learn there in the historic halls.
Check out the Johnny Cash Museum
If you didn’t get your fill of the Man in Black at The Country Music Hall of Fame, you can surely get it at his very own museum located just a few blocks away. Learn about the life of the man who wrote so many country music standards, see his personal collection of guitars and outfits, and take home a souvenir from the gift shop.
Tour the Ryman Auditorium
Just a few blocks away from the Johnny Cash Museum and The Country Hall of Fame is the Ryman Auditorium. Discover the history of the "Mother Church of Country Music" with a guided or self-guided tour. Walk in the footsteps of legendary performers who graced its stage over the years and feel the energy from this legendary stage.
Miscellaneous activities
Go on a wine tour at Belle Meade Winery
The Belle Meade Winery tour goes beyond just wine tasting; it's an immersive experience that allows you to connect with the rich heritage of winemaking in the region.
Stroll through the elegantly furnished tasting rooms, where the history of the estate comes to life through displays of antique winemaking equipment and memorabilia. There is even a private tasting room available for large groups which includes charcuterie and samples from a large variety of vintages.
Go on a river cruise on the General Jackson Showboat
The General Jackson Showboat river cruise experience is a celebration of Nashville's musical soul and Southern hospitality, promising a day filled with awe-inspiring performances, delightful dining, and breathtaking views.
It's the perfect opportunity for a bachelor party to remember with your closest friends to experience the heart and soul of Music City from a truly unique vantage point.
Get your game on at Game Terminal
Unleash your inner child with a group outing to Game Terminal, a gaming lounge featuring video games, pinball, virtual reality, and more. Compete in a gamer's paradise with the addition of a full bar and patio in a trendy and fun location.
Celebrate the big day at Bar: Cigar Especial
Cigars are a symbol of celebration and wealth, so what better way is there to celebrate the marriage of your pal than a group cigar outing to Bar: Cigar Especial, Nashville's premiere cigar lounge, and bar? Select a few stoagies, order a round, and make a toast to the groom-to-be!
Sample Itineraries For Your Bachelor Party
Itinerary 1
10 am - Radnor State Park: Start the day with a nature escape at Radnor State Park. Enjoy hiking trails and spot wildlife amidst the serene surroundings.
1 pm - Country Music Hall of Fame: Immerse yourselves in Nashville's rich music heritage at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Explore exhibits and artifacts celebrating the country music genre and its legendary artists.
6 pm - Belle Meade Winery Wine Tour: Indulge in a sophisticated wine tour at Belle Meade Winery. Sample a variety of locally produced wines while celebrating with the groom-to-be.
9 pm - Honky Tonk Highway Bar Crawl: Embark on a lively bar-hopping adventure along the famous Honky Tonk Highway. Experience Nashville's vibrant nightlife with live music, drinks, and unforgettable memories.
Itinerary 2
10 am - The Parthenon: Start the day with a cultural experience at The Parthenon. Explore this impressive full-scale replica and its art exhibits in Centennial Park.
1 pm - Game Terminal: Head down to Game Terminal, a gaming lounge featuring video games and virtual reality.
6 pm - Tour the Ryman Auditorium: Discover the history of the birthplace of country music and the Grand Old Opry with a guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium, a venue steeped in musical heritage.
9 pm - Dinner at The Bluebird Cafe: Catch a live music show at The Bluebird Cafe while savoring a delicious dinner.
Itinerary 3
10 am - The Hermitage: Step back in time with a visit to The Hermitage, the historic home of President Andrew Jackson. Tour the beautifully preserved mansion and grounds.
1 pm - River Cruise on the General Jackson Showboat: Set sail on the General Jackson Showboat for a memorable river cruise experience. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious dining, and stunning views along the Cumberland River.
6 pm - Johnny Cash Museum: Pay homage to the Man in Black at the Johnny Cash Museum, featuring an impressive collection of memorabilia and personal items.
9 pm - Bar: Cigar Especial: End the day with style at a high-end cigar bar. Celebrate the groom-to-be with premium cigars and raise a toast to the night's legendary adventures.
