Many country singers don't just do country singing. They have other very lucrative business interests. Lots of them have bars in Nashville. Among them are Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, and Jason Aldean, to name only a few. These star-struck watering holes typically boast lively entertainment, eye-catching decor, and a festive buzz that always draws big crowds.
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Not to douse your enthusiasm, but many of these bars are not truly owned by country singers whose names they bear. Per Whiskey Riff, hospitality companies will just license a star's name and put it on the establishment.
But which Music City country music singer bars are the hottest?
We went to the best sources - the people who have actually been at these bars and can rate them from experience. So grab yourself a cold brew and here goes!
Chief's On Broadway (Eric Church)
This bar is Eric Church's stomping ground. The grub is reportedly different and better than many comparable bars, Better music too. If there were any thumbs-downs, it seems to be due to "rude" security, per the outlet. Although Chief's has only been around for a year, it's already generated solid Nashville bar cred and a strong following.
AJ's Good Time Bar (Alan Jackson)
This bar rivals Chief's, according to the outlet. AJ's is a little more intimate, with a honky-tonk ambiance. Service is accommodating and professional, and the music, as you would expect from a place associated with Jackson, is great. The downside was from folks who did not gain entry or had drink-related gripes.
Redneck Riviera (John Rich)
Rich owns this bar. Yay! Per the outlet, that is the case with the top trio of bars on this list, so maybe that translates into overall higher quality instead of corporate standards. At any rate, Redneck is smaller than some other country music singer bars, but the patrons love it there. Service and the eats draw some negatives; some people just disapprove of Rich's leanings politically.
Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa
Lambert is in rarefied company - only one other female vocalist has a Broadway bar. Women gravitate to this place partly for that reason. The Mexican-cuisine menu gets high marks. On the less pleasing side, customers have groused about limited beverage and food choices and sluggish service.
