Discovering Vanderbilt & Nashville – Bars & Nightlife

Nashville, a lively city that is known for their nightlife and attractions has a multitude of bars and entertainment options. Take a look below to learn about some of the most popular bars in this city that is always alive.

Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar

This bar is Nashville’s only dueling piano bar featuring live, all-request music every weekend. Come see people battle out the blue over the piano, a fun and eclectic spot to try when in Nashville.

Phone Number: (615) 264-5650
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Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar

This iconic bar, serving up authentic Cajun & Creole food, cold beer, and signature cocktails, has been rooted in Printer Alley for over 25 years. With live blues music 7 days a week and a Mardi Gras theme, this is a can’t miss spot during one’s stay in Nashville.

Phone Number: (615) 242-5837
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Corner Pub

This fun sports bar has a great menu of traditional southern Meat & Three, to Pub food classics and tacos and Southwestern fare from its sister location, Esquina Cantina. This pub also has a 50-foot LED WALL TV for the big game, as well as lots of other TV’s to watch your favorite NCAA and NFL Football games.

Phone Number: (615) 920-5808
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Kung Fu Saloon

Kung Fu is an Asian-styled restaurant with a full service bar and 18 vintage arcade games such as Pacman, Galaga, Centipede, and more. With other activities and an infamous “pickle shot” drink, Kung Fu is a fun alternative to the traditional Nashville bar scene.

Phone Number: (615) 818-0294
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Legends Corner

A famous bar on broadway, Legends is a classic Nashville dive bar featuring a full-service bar with live country music. The draw of this bar is the atmosphere and feel of the place with classic country album covers littering the walls of the bar.

Phone Number: (615) 248-6334
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Losers Bar and Grill

Losers, a local staple, serves classic bar eats and features live music 7 days a week. With a decorated rooftop patio, Losers Bar is a great time with friends.

Phone Number: (615) 327-3115
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Taco Mama

Right next to Vanderbilt and Belmont, Taco Mama is a Mexican joint with a creative and diverse menu of margs. Taco Mama features a laid-back  environment and allows Vanderbilt students to use their meal money.

Phone Number: (615) 600-4420
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The Stage on Broadway

This rowdy country bar has great live music and the feel of a neighborhood dive bar to give you an authentic Nashville experience. The Stage has the famous mural on the wall and the original oil painting of The Highwaymen that hangs over the front door. This painting once belonged to Waylon Jennings and hung in his Nashville home. This is a high-energy place if you are looking for an exciting time.

Phone Number: (615) 726-0504
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Whiskey Bent Saloon

Nestled in the heart of Broadway, Whiskey Bent Saloon is a traditional and and authentic bar with some of Nashville’s best music and best whiskey. Outside of the atmosphere, WBS is known for an iconic large stuffed bear that is completely photo-worthy.

Phone Number: (615) 953-2245
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