Speakeasy Nashville: Vintage Cocktail Tour with 3 Hidden Bars

Taste eras of Nashville speakeasy culture in one evening

Speakeasy Nashville is a 3-hour cocktail tour through downtown Nashville's hidden Prohibition-inspired bars, limited to 8 guests. You'll sip three expertly crafted Jazz Age cocktails, or mocktails, paired with chef-curated appetizers at three authentic speakeasy venues, while your guide shares true stories of bootleggers and Al Capone. A minimum gratuity is included in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Prohibition cocktail tour in Nashville

• Visit three hidden speakeasy venues
• Enjoy curated Jazz Age cocktails
• Hear true stories of Prohibition era
• Taste three chef-curated appetizers

The experience

Downtown Nashville holds three hidden-gem bars designed around Prohibition history, and this tour strings them together in a single evening. At each stop, you order a craft cocktail built from Jazz Age recipes (think the classics that defined the 1920s), and the guide pairs it with three small bites the chef has chosen to match the drinks. The venues themselves are the draw: speakeasy-style rooms tucked away from the street, designed to feel like the real thing. If you don't drink alcohol, mocktails follow the same recipe logic and pair the same way.

The guide carries the night. They're a live storyteller who knows the actual history: Al Capone's reach into Nashville, how bootleggers moved through the city, what the underground looked like when it was illegal. These aren't invented tales. They're the documented wild side of Prohibition in Tennessee. You move between venues on foot through downtown, stopping for roughly an hour at each one. The group stays at 8 people, which means you're not herding through a bar with thirty others. Conversation happens, and the guide can actually talk to you instead of shouting over noise.

A 10% gratuity is already built into the price, so there's no math at the end. Non-drinkers and pregnant travelers can arrange mocktails or non-alcoholic beverages ahead of time. You'll need a government-issued ID to prove you're 21 or older. The law is strict on this one, and they check at the door.

What’s included

• Three expertly crafted Jazz Age cocktails or non-alcoholic mocktails.
• three chef-curated appetizer bites paired with each drink.
• exclusive entry to three hidden-gem Prohibition-inspired bars and lounges.
• a live guide sharing true stories of Nashville's bootlegging era.
• and a minimum 10% gratuity already included in the price.

Information

Lasts 2h 45m, runs Thursday and Saturday at 16:00 and 15:30, from US$ 184.01 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesThursday: 16:00Saturday: 15:30Another day? ›

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Local Tastes of Nashville

Is this one for you?Groups of up to 8 keep the pace intimate and the guide's stories audible, so this works well if you want to actually hear what happened during Prohibition instead of shouting over a crowd. The all-inclusive format (cocktails, bites, gratuity all settled) means you're not doing math or making decisions at each stop. You just move, sip, eat, and listen.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three speakeasy bars on this tour?

The tour visits three hidden-gem Prohibition-inspired venues in downtown Nashville, but the specific bars rotate based on availability and the tour date. Your confirmation will name the exact locations once you book.

Can I do this tour if I don't drink alcohol?

Yes. Non-alcoholic mocktails are available and follow the same Jazz Age recipes and pairings as the cocktails. Let the operator know when you book if you'll need mocktails instead.

How much walking is involved?

You move between the three venues on foot through downtown Nashville, with roughly an hour spent at each bar. The route is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them.

Is the tip already included in the price?

A minimum 10% gratuity is included in the tour price. Additional tips are never expected, though they're always welcome if you want to give more.

What time does the tour start and how long does it run?

The tour runs for approximately 3 hours. Check your confirmation for the specific start time, which varies by date.