Step into a pop-up or hidden bar for your next Nashville adventure. Music City loves to celebrate each season with temporary pop-up bars that are decorated with unique themes and offer special menu items. For those looking for something a little cozier, there are plenty of speakeasies throughout the city that are waiting to be explored. From speakeasies to intimate lounges, you'll find the perfect spot that fits your style that you didn't know existed.
November 20, 2024-January 4, 2025
Come enjoy the Christmas Vacation Pop-Up Bar at Big Machine Brewery & Distillery. This festive experience is free to enter, and no ticket or time slot is required. The pop-up features a variety of fun attractions, including Christmas Vacation-themed photo ops, themed cocktails, and holiday decorations. Guests can enjoy light bites, live music, and locally made spirits while taking part in distillery tours every hour on the hour, showcasing a working pot still. While entry is free, drinks, bites, and tours are available for purchase.
November 20, 2024-January 4, 2025
Bring your friends and family to the Candy Land Pop-Up Bar at Big Machine Distillery & Tavern in Berry Hill. This festive experience is free to enter, with no ticket or time slot required. The pop-up features fun photo ops, themed cocktails, and vibrant Candy Land decorations.
November 2, 2024-February 16, 2025
Immerse yourself in a vintage winter wonderland like no other at Camp Bobby – a whimsical winter pop-up nestled 10 stories above the heart of Nashville, exclusively at our Rooftop Lounge. Enjoy private campfire igloos, a vintage holiday lounge, a mess hall with a DJ, fire pits, and larger-than-life camp-themed décor!
December 4-TBD
The charming seasonal pop-up inside Dream Nashville’s Parlour Bar is in store for a holiday-themed makeover. Outside the entrance to the hotel, oversized ornaments scaling up to 8 feet tall make for a fun photo opp, and inside, the space will be adorned with bow-wrapped walls, Christmas trees, garland, and more. A new food and beverage menu will be available with themed items and every evening a pianist will play live music from 6-10pm.
November 21-December 29, 2024
East Nashville Beer Works is creating a fully immersive Home Alone-themed pop-up experience this holiday season. Kevin McAllister's Fun House will feature a special holiday cocktail list, all the fun nostalgic decor from the best Christmas movie ever throughout ENBW, special fun activities, and, of course, Little Nero's Pizza, with several special food menu items for the six weeks as well. And, of course, there are so many Easter eggs. We look forward to creating the experience in Nashville you will want and need every holiday season to get your Home Alone fix.
Beginning November 17, 2024
This holiday season, Fairlane Hotel is thrilled to welcome back its beloved Misfit Bar, a whimsical pop-up experience filled with quirky characters, nostalgic decor, and holiday-themed cocktails. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, this festive wonderland offers a merry escape for locals and visitors alike.
December 1-31, 2024
The team at White Limozeen is getting into the holiday spirit for the month of December. The entire space will be decked out in decor, and beverage director Demi Natoli and her team will showcase their fun, festive specialty holiday cocktail menu, available all month long. Drinks will include the Candy Crush, a force-carbonated peppermint vodka highball, a Claus Collins, Frozen Mulled Wine, an espresso martini with a marshmallow creme topper named It’s a Marshmallow World in the Winter, and much more.
November 15-December 31
Grand Hyatt Nashville's 5th-floor rooftop has transformed into a winter wonderland in time for holiday skating. The Rink Above Broadway will offer ice skating for all ages, delicious bites, and festive drinks throughout the holiday season.
November 5-January 31, 2025
Step into the festive wonderland of The Mistletoe Club, an exclusive winter holiday pop-up at Hotel Fraye, crafted by Eddie Ate Dynamite. This holiday haven shimmers with charm, centered around a towering 12-foot Christmas tree adorned in twinkling lights and beautiful ornaments. Lush garlands cascade throughout, filling the space with holiday warmth and magic. Capture cozy memories at the wrapped-present-themed photo wall, then sip on a selection of elevated holiday-inspired cocktails—perfect for warming up on a chilly night. Gather friends and family for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer at The Mistletoe Club.
November 26, 2024-January 1, 2025
Candy Cane Jane’s, a Christmas-themed cocktail bar, is back for its fifth annual season at Jane’s Hideaway. Expect Christmas trees, lights, holiday-themed cocktails, festive bites, and music specials, including a Classic Country Christmas Show on Thursdays and a Jazz Christmas Show on Sundays.
November 30-December 23, 2024
This season, Nicky’s Coal Fired will be transformed into a North Pole-themed wonderland. It will offer a month-long celebration filled with arctic decor, themed cocktails, and seasonal dishes that will delight guests of all ages. Upon arrival, check out the North Pole Post Office—a charming outdoor bar where guests can write letters to Santa, mail them, and enjoy a festive cocktail while waiting for a table. Inside, step into a dazzling atmosphere adorned with twinkling icicles, playful penguins, and whimsical reindeer, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the abominable snowman. A brand-new photo booth will also be available, perfect for capturing the joyous holiday spirit. This year’s menu includes returning favorites like the Christmas Tree Pasta and signature pizzas, alongside enticing new cocktails such as the Tropical Sleigh Ride—featuring silver tequila, Midori melon, and pineapple—or the cozy White Christmas, a delightful blend of white hot chocolate, peppermint cream, and chocolate whip. As always, indulge in the famous Frozen Eggnog, made with Jim Beam Bourbon, a perfect seasonal treat.
November 7, 2024-January 1, 2025
Oh, come! Come! Step right this way,
To a place where fun and laughter play!
Welcome, dear friend, to Hidden-Ville,
Where merriment dances and there is always a thrill.
Sip festive potions, all fizzy and bright,
Crafted by mixologists, merry and light.
Savor sweet treats from a Seussian feast,
Oh, the joy and the flavor! You’ll never leave a beast!
Tanya Tucker's Cantina brings a slice of country music history to life. The second floor of Nudie’s has transformed into a lively cantina-style bar, reflecting the spirit of Tanya Tucker with an immersive experience and cantina-inspired cocktails made from Tucker’s tequila brand, Cosa Salvaje.
November 7-December 28, 2024
Who’s Tavern at Pancake Pantry will be held Thursdays through Saturdays from 6-11pm. This fun and festive experience will be held at Pancake Pantry’s location in the SoBro/Downtown neighborhood. Stop by for themed cocktails and delicious festive food.
November 19-December 29, 2024
Jeff “Beachbum” Berry presents Sippin’ Santa at Pearl Diver. Guests can expect a festive tiki Christmas pop-up bar featuring tasty cocktails.
December 5-23, 2024
Pete & Terry’s Tavern at Bridgestone Arena will transform into the Smashville Snow Globe, a festive holiday pop-up experience filled with holiday cheer, Nashville flair, and Predators pride. Whether you’re a die-hard hockey fan, a holiday enthusiast, or simply looking for a cozy spot to celebrate the season, this unique experience is a must-visit destination in Nashville.
November 20-TBD
Step inside the cozy 1920s house, now open and beautifully decorated for the season, or reserve one of our charming igloos through OpenTable for a unique holiday experience. With a heated, tented backyard and the perfect spot to enjoy premium cocktails and delicious bites, you'll be sure to experience the magic of the season.
December 1-31, 2024
Celebrate the holiday season with a month-long Christmas pop-up at Schulman's Neighborhood Bar, themed around the iconic film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It wouldn't be Christmas without Boozy Eggnog, spiked Hot Apple Cider, and a delicious Prime Rib Dip with horseradish aioli. These specials will be available for the entire month of December. "We’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas.”
November 25-December 23, 2024
Get ready to celebrate the season in style! Savor delightful seasonal cocktails, play fun games with friends and family, and immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere that embodies the holiday spirit.
November 11, 2024-January 5, 2025
Don't miss Carols & Barrels, a seasonal trail of holiday pop-ups with unique stops across Middle Tennessee. Indulge in seasonal sips crafted with local spirits to enhance the yuletide cheer. Journey through the holiday-themed pop-up bars and collect digital stamps by "checking in" at each unique stop. With every sip of our seasonal spirits and every stamp you collect, you're closer to completing your festive journey.
November 20-December 29
Tiger Bar will transform into a 1930s-inspired winter wonderland filled with a slew of special festive mugs and tasty cocktails accompanied by a delicious and fun holiday food menu.
November 16, 2024-January 8, 2025
Escape to a snowy retreat at Lodge 27, Nashville’s ultimate winter pop-up, 27 stories above the city's bustling streets. Step into an enchanting rooftop escape featuring festive cocktails and a menu that promises to kick off the holiday spirit. Take in the dazzling views of Nashville's skyline, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Lodge 27 is the perfect romantic date night, lively hangout with friends, or unique after-work escape.
November 14, 2024-February 7, 2025
Welcome to the Disco Chalet, a vibrant winter pop-up experience where retro glamour meets cozy alpine charm! Step into a dazzling space adorned with twinkling lights and disco balls, perfect for dancing the night away. Enjoy a menu of specialty cocktails that bring a twist to classic flavors, complemented by complimentary hot chocolate to warm you up. Try curling on our outdoor rink, or cozy up in one of our charming igloos for an intimate gathering. The Disco Chalet promises an unforgettable winter escape, whether you're here to sip, skate, or socialize!
December 11, 2024-February 28, 2025
The Top Note Snow Globes offer a cozy winter escape complete with a plush interior featuring overstuffed chairs, warm blankets, and a soothing fire to be enjoyed by up to 7 guests. Sip on a special menu of festive winter beverages, including a Naughty Or Spice espresso martini, the Everything Nice Maple Manhattan, a Frostbite Cocktail made with Blue Hawaiian and spiced rum, and the Marshmallow Delight boozy hot cocoa. The Snow Globe experience also features an exclusive menu of seasonal bites, including Beef Empanadas served with fire-roasted vegetables and cranberry jalapeno jelly, Pumpkin Sage Ravioli with creamy pesto, truffle oil, pistachio and Asiago cheese toast, Spicy Harissa Meatballs with Madeira butter, tomatoes, goat cheese and Green Goddess dip and a broiled Spinach Artichoke Dip with double cream brie and house-made chips. Each Top Note Snow Globe reservation is 90 minutes long with a minimum spend of $125.
November 15-TBD
All aboard A Very Merry Bar Car, where holiday cheer meets classic charm! This holiday pop-up transforms The Union Station with layers of festive cocktails, whimsical decor, and the magic of train travel for a one-of-a-kind holiday experience.
November 15-December, 29 2024
It’s time to celebrate the magic of the holiday season inside Mariah Carey's Black Irish Holiday immersive pop-up bar and lounge at Virgin Hotels Nashville. Together with Bucket Listers, Black Irish Coffee, and The Queen of Christmas, the Virgin Hotel welcomes you to a glamorous winter wonderland for merry spirits, festive fare, holiday cheer, and dazzling photo ops around every corner.
November 22, 2024-TBD
Step into a winter wonderland as your favorite summertime pool club turns cozy cabin in the sky at The Cabin Club! Head to the 14th floor for the ultimate alpine escape, complete with cozy winter scenes, flickering fireside seating, sweeping views of the city’s twinkling lights, and more. Sip on warm-season cocktails and dine on sweet & savory s’mores, all served up with a hearty helping of holiday cheer. Bundle up, grab your friends, and toast to the winter season under the stars.
Alley Taps
A Nashville speakeasy packed with ambiance, tucked into the heart of historic Printers Alley. Alley Taps offers a warm vibe with live music and a nostalgic alternative just two blocks away from Lower Broadway.
Attaboy
The minimalist speakeasy-style East Nashville iteration of this tipple lab prepares flat-rate, off-the-cuff creations chilled with block ice. No menu—drinks are personalized to your liking.
Bar Sovereign
At this intimate, late-night SoBro gastropub and craft cocktail bar, the small plates, cocktails, beer, and artwork are all in constant rotation. They also have a secret ramen bar located in the back.
Bastion
Bastion is a casual watering hole for the creative community thriving at Houston Station in Wedgewood-Houston. Refurbished seating, kitschy photography, stringed lights, and an indoor pergola provide the backdrop for creative cocktails, draft and canned beer, and wine. It's a great lounging spot for people looking to unwind and hang out with friends.
Bobby Garage Bar
A gritty bar that intrigues outsiders with an entryway from Printers Alley. The bar in Bobby Hotel is adorned with neon art by LA street artist Risk, wall graffiti of guests and passersby, salvaged car parts, and a bar with fire doors fit for any gear aficionado.
Chopper Tiki Bar
A hush-hush tropical hideout that is full of futuristic robot technology located in East Nashville. From the booth upholstery and the stereo system to the woodwork and the menu’s layout, robots are a key element throughout. Cool down with frozen drinks and daiquiris in a one-of-a-kind tiki glass or order a glass of wine by color.
Dirty Little Secret
Hidden amongst the shadows of Printer’s Alley, dark and seductive energy fuels Dirty Little Secret, an intriguing experiential nightclub located inside the Dream Nashville Hotel. The ever-evolving entertainment collective takes center stage, complete with live performances, surprise acts, and a rotation of emerging musicians and turntablists.
Earnest Bar & Hideaway
A relaxed and rustic-chic tavern in Wedgewood-Houston serving comfort food classics and craft cocktails with names inspired by Ernest Hemingway. The interior has exposed pillars, warm lighting, period woodwork, limestone and brick walls, handcrafted wooden tables all of which create a cozy, comfortable yet upbeat aura.
Flamingo Cocktail Club
A laid-back bar in Wedgewood Houston with a sustainable focus offering seasonal cocktails, live music, and art exhibitions. Flamingo is located in a former church with exposed vaulted ceilings, aging walls, and rusted windows. Flamingos are sprinkled throughout the space for pops of color and character.
Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
Step into this cozy cocktail concept from Bryan Rushton and Andrew Cook in East Nashville. Enjoy imaginative, seasonal cocktails and modern shareable plates served in a stylish space. The bar is located around the back. If you see the large fox mural created by Brian Wooden, you know you’re on the right path.
Green Hour Cocktail & Absinthe Lounge
Take a step back into the Belle Époque era of Paris, France when poets, artists, and dreamers consumed this elusive libation in hopes of meeting “La Fee Verte” (the green fairy). Located in Germantown, the Green Hour Cocktail & Absinthe Lounge signature cocktails and traditional absinthe drips are only served when the green light in the window is lit, during The Green Hour.
Greenhouse Bar
A vibey neighborhood dive bar located inside an actual Greenhouse located in the heart of Green Hills. This unique hangout specializes in craft cocktails and local beers and provides sandwiches and sides, along with happy hour and TVs.
Hidden Bar
It’s called Hidden Bar for a reason. Beneath Noelle Hotel is the Hidden Bar, a fun and ever-changing speakeasy where you can find curious cocktails and surprising pairings. Take the elevator to the lower level to discover a hidden bar guaranteed to broaden your perspective.
Jane's Hideaway
Jane's is serving up re-invented Southern classics with local ingredients, paired with very listenable live music from the next generation of bluegrass and Americana virtuosos. Hideout tonight in East Nashville with a Tennessee spirit-based cocktail and you'll quickly become a friend of Jane's.
Minerva Avenue
Named after the owner’s childhood home, Minerva Avenue is a new bar experience accented by nostalgic reflections of home with an eclectic blend of art, food, and music. From the portraits on the walls and menu items names, Minerva Avenue highlights the impact of music and film from the 70s into the 21st Century.
Never Never
Never Never is your elegantly simple bar in Wedgewood-Houston where you, and your friends, can enjoy delicious cocktails, food, and live music. Whether you live in the neighborhood or you’re just visiting, Never Never is the perfect spot to sip a cold one on the patio or cozy up to the bar inside.
Old Glory
A subterranean bar located in what used to be the boiler room for White Way Cleaners, formerly one of the largest steam cleaning facilities in Nashville. The space features the original electrical boxes, coal hopper, and smokestack that were in use in the 1920s. The Soler sisters transformed the space into a bar/lounge, intertwining the original elements into their design. While Old Glory doesn’t have a sign, find the golden triangle off of Edgehill Avenue for entrance.
The Patterson House
The Patterson House is an intimate, seated cocktail bar located in the Midtown neighborhood. With a nod to pre-Prohibition times when cocktails and conversation were a part of a stimulating evening, The Patterson House provides an intimate environment, artistic cocktails, and pleasant service to make your night memorable.
Pearl Diver
This casual exotic hideout in East Nashville is focused on tropical food and drinks in a converted mid-century auto garage. Watch surfer movies on the projector screen inside or step onto the outdoor patio with cabanas and a pool-like pit area.
Pullman Standard
Pullman Standard is a cocktail lounge in an iconic Nashville building located in The Gulch focused on top-shelf liquor and wine, inventive craft cocktails, and creative small plates. The concept is inspired by the renowned dining and “sleeper” train cars that originated in the 1860s and reached their heyday in the Roaring ’20s.
Pushing Daisies
A margarita bar has shaken up the cocktail scene in Music City. Located underneath the bustle of Nashville’s iconic Upper Broadway, Pushing Daisies is a place where friends come together with one thing in common: their love for tequila, that sweet liquor.
Red Phone Booth
Showcasing the 1920s speakeasy theme, this upscale cocktail lounge in Downtown Nashville is a warm environment serving Prohibition Era Cocktails as well as contemporary favorites. The food menu revolves around famous true Neapolitan style pizza and guests can enjoy a cigar in a state of the air filtered environment. While Red Phone Booth is open to anyone, guests will need to secure a secret phone number from a member, concierge, or friend and dial it into a restored London antique red phone booth to gain entry.
Rosemary & Beauty Queen
This measured cocktail bar in an old yellow historic home located in East Nashville is low-lit, moody, and lends itself well to the bar-goer who wants to be discreet. The drink menu is small but features a spin on all the classics you expect from a nice cocktail bar like old-fashioneds, Manhattans, G&Ts, and more.
Rudy's Jazz Room
Nashville's jazz club located in SoBro delivers world-class live music, New Orleans food, local brews, and prohibition-era cocktails every night in an intimate and casual setting. This historic space is furnished with Persian rugs, armchairs, and colorful Moroccan lights giving it the warm feel of a speakeasy. Rudy's signature menu items include authentic New Orleans andouille and shrimp gumbo, red beans and rice, po-boys, crawfish grilled cheese, creole seafood pies, beignets, and more. Each evening features top-notch live music with multiple varying styles of jazz groups.
Sid Gold's Request Room
Sid Gold's is a piano karaoke bar and lounge in East Nashville that is a vibrant place to grab drinks, listen to live music, and sing karaoke. Guests can expect classic cocktails such as French 75s and Moscow Mules.
Snitch
Guests can revel in the sour liberties of Printer’s Alley at this music-centric, approachable speakeasy located in the Dream Nashville Hotel. In addition to a selection of monthly rotating craft and local beers, Snitch provides a creative platform for the musicians of Music City with weekly live programming.