21 and over
WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE FOR ADULTS?
Tastings are 21+. The whiskey tasting sits at the top of this list on purpose. Couples, rainy-day, and one-of-a-kind plans have their own pages, linked under the city list, so this page does not repeat them.
- Downtown · 425 Church StreetWhiskey tasting at Nashville Barrel Company. The walk-in Whiskey Flight from the Barrel is $35 and takes about 30 minutes. Book it in Xola or walk in during downtown hours. Mon–Thu 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–5pm.
- Downtown, or HQ at 222 Fesslers LaneA longer booked tasting. Premium Tasting is $50. Blend Your Own Whiskey is $200 and includes a bottle. HQ has free parking and is about 2 miles from downtown. Hours there are Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm. See all six experiences.
- Downtown · between 3rd and 4thPrinters Alley. Historic nightclub block between 3rd and 4th Avenues North, from Union Street to Commerce Street. The tasting room is a short walk from the Church Street entrance.
- Lower BroadwayA Broadway bar crawl. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is at 422 Broadway. Robert's Western World is at 416 Broadway. The stop-by-stop route is the Broadway bar crawl.
- Downtown and beyondThe adults guide. A longer 21+ list is on things to do in Nashville for adults. This page keeps the citywide list.
Nashville, TN
WHAT ARE THE TOP THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE?
A short list of the best things to do in Nashville, with the neighborhood on each line. The 21+ tasting is first. The rest are the downtown stops visitors actually walk between.
- DowntownA 21+ whiskey tasting. Nashville Barrel Company at 425 Church Street, covered above. Nashville Barrel Company is on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, and the same tastings run at both rooms.
- Lower BroadwayHonky-tonks on Broadway. Live rooms line the downtown strip. Tootsie's is at 422 Broadway and Robert's Western World is at 416 Broadway.
- DowntownRyman Auditorium. 116 Fifth Avenue North, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, and an easy daytime stop when you are already downtown.
- Downtown · Demonbreun StreetCountry Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum is on Demonbreun Street, downtown, a walk from Broadway.
- DowntownPrinters Alley. The historic alley between 3rd and 4th Avenues North. Map and bars are on that page.
- Downtown · 5th AvenueBridgestone Arena. The arena is on 5th Avenue, walking distance from the Ryman and from 425 Church Street.
- The GulchThe Gulch. The neighborhood south of downtown. Walking notes from Broadway are on things to do near Broadway.
- 222 Fesslers Lane · about 2 miles from downtownDistillery HQ. 222 Fesslers Lane has free parking and the same tastings, and it opens earlier than downtown. Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm.
Daytime
WHAT ARE THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE DURING THE DAY?
These are the daytime stops. Evening plans downtown are on things to do downtown Nashville. The adults list and Printers Alley stay on their own pages.
- Downtown · from 11amThe $35 flight. The downtown tasting room opens at 11am every day, so a whiskey tasting is a daytime stop, not only a night one. 21+.
- 222 Fesslers Lane · from 9am weekdaysHQ in the morning. Distillery HQ opens at 9am Monday through Friday, 10am Saturday and Sunday, with free parking.
- DowntownThe Ryman and the Hall of Fame. Both are downtown daytime stops: the Ryman at 116 Fifth Avenue North, the Country Music Hall of Fame on Demonbreun Street.
- Lower Broadway and the GulchBroadway in the afternoon, then the Gulch. The strip is already busy by day. The Gulch is the walk south of downtown.
More specific lists
WHERE DO COUPLES, RAINY DAYS, AND COOL STOPS GO?
Cool things to do in Nashville, and the funnest ones if your group has a theme, live on the pages that already rank for those trips. This page links them instead of repeating the itineraries.
- CouplesThings to do in Nashville for couples. Date plans and a tasting for two live on that page.
- 21+Things to do in Nashville for adults. The longer 21+ list, with the tasting first.
- UniqueUnique things to do in Nashville. The odd stops that are not on this citywide list.
- IndoorsRainy-day things to do in Nashville. The tasting rooms are indoors at both addresses.
- Downtown alleyPrinters Alley Nashville. Where the alley is, the map, and the bars.
- Downtown eveningThings to do downtown Nashville. Walking minutes from 425 Church Street, including at night and besides bars.
- Statewide trailTennessee Whiskey Trail. The Guild map and drive times from Nashville. This page keeps the citywide list.
Why This vs. Everything Else
NASHVILLE HAS
A LOT TO OFFER.
HERE'S WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT.
Most Nashville activities are great. Most of them are also passive. You watch a show. You eat food. You walk through a museum. At Nashville Barrel Company, you make something. That's the difference. (Planning a whiskey-focused day? Start with our Nashville distilleries guide.)
- Broadway bar-hop — loud, crowded, same everywhere
- Hot chicken lunch — essential, but done in 20 minutes
- Live music venue — great, but you're an audience member
- Museum visit — educational but not hands-on
- Shopping — same stores as any other city
- Pull your own dram straight from an award-winning barrel
- Pick a single barrel from the same stock that won Best in Class globally
- Build your own whiskey blend from the mashbill up
- Pair bourbon and wine with chocolates — guided and social
- Bottle your own whiskey — walk-in, no planning
Sample Day in Nashville
HOW TO FIT NBC
INTO YOUR NASHVILLE TRIP.
Whether you've got two hours or a full day, here's how Nashville Barrel Company fits into the best version of your Nashville trip. Both locations are easy to build a day around.
Head to The Tasting Room at 425 Church Street — walkable from most downtown Nashville hotels and steps from the Ryman Auditorium. Walk in (no reservation needed) for a Whiskey Flight from the Barrel ($35). Book the Chocolate Pairing ($40) online. Thirty minutes, no agenda, no stress. It's the best way to start a Nashville day.
Drive or rideshare 8 minutes south to 222 Fesslers Lane — free parking on-site — for the experience most Nashville visitors say was the highlight of their trip. Book the Single Barrel Experience ($150, includes a bottle) or the Blend Your Own Whiskey session ($200, includes a bottle). Sixty minutes with a guide. You leave with a bottle you made yourself.
Head back downtown for dinner and live music with a bottle of whiskey you picked yourself. Go to Robert's Western World. Get a Recession Special. Listen to Brazilbilly. You've done Nashville better than most people who live here.
The Experiences
SIX WAYS TO
EXPERIENCE NBC.
From a quick 30-minute walk-in to a 60-minute private session that ends with a bottle you made yourself. Every experience at Nashville Barrel Company is hands-on and guide-led.
Four drams straight from award-winning barrels. Walk-in, no reservation. About 30 minutes.
Details →Guide-led pairing of spirits or wine with three chocolates. Book online. 30 minutes.
Details →Deep-dive cask-strength tasting with a guide. Learn the craft. 30–45 minutes.
Details →Taste 4 barrels, pick the winner, take home a bottle. 60 minutes. Book ahead.
Details →Choose mashbills, set your proof, take home a bottle that exists nowhere else. 60 min.
Details →Choose a barrel, fill your own bottle. No booking, both locations.
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