You! You Wanna Own a Bar with Your BFF But Actually It's Already Owned By a Country Star? Welcome to Nashville!
So, you've got a hankering for fame, fortune, and frosty margaritas? Maybe you and your bestie dreamt up a killer bar concept that would put Nashville on the map (and maybe land you on the same map, right next to Blake Shelton). But hold on there, partner, because Music City's already got a bar scene that reads like a country music awards acceptance speech. That's right, tons of stars have thrown their Stetsons into the ring and opened up their own watering holes.
Hold My Beer and Let Me Name Drop Some Bars:
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Fancy Tex-Mex with a Side of Miranda Lambert? Head over to Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa. This ain't your mama's honky tonk, but it is serving up delicious margaritas and a whole lotta girl power. Just don't expect Miranda herself to be there slinging drinks (although, that would be pretty darn awesome).
Whiskey River... More Like Dierks Whiskey Row! Dierks Bentley isn't just singin' about the good stuff, he's selling it too! Dierks Whiskey Row is a sprawling complex with multiple bars, all promising a good time and a chance to, well, you know, live like you're a cowboy.
Looking for a Honky Tonk with a Rockin' Attitude? Kid Rock brings his signature blend of genres to life at Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk and Rock n' Roll Steakhouse. This place is exactly what it sounds like: loud, lively, and guaranteed to have you two-stepping with a plate of ribs in one hand.
This Ain't All Folks: There's a Whole Stampede of Star-Studded Saloons!
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This is just a taste of the A-list owned watering holes Nashville has to offer. From Jason Aldean's Kitchen and Rooftop Bar to Blake Shelton's Ole Red, there's a celebrity-connected bar for every musical taste.
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But Hey, Here's the Real Question: How Do I Get My Own Slice of the Pie?
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Alright, alright, so maybe owning a bar with your bestie and living the Nashville dream isn't quite in the cards... yet. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy these incredible spots!
How-To FAQs for the Aspiring Nashville Bar Hopper:
- How to Find the Best Celebrity-Owned Bars? A quick Google search for "celebrity bars in Nashville" will have you spoiled for choice.
- How to Decide Which Bar to Hit Up First? Consider your musical tastes and what kind of vibe you're looking for. Want a fancy night out? A casual hangout? A full-blown honky-tonk experience? Nashville has it all!
- How to Actually Get Into These Bars? Most celebrity-owned bars are open to the public, so just show up, grab a drink, and soak up the atmosphere. Be prepared for crowds, especially on weekends.
- How to Mingle Like a VIP (Even Though You're Totally Not)? Be friendly, strike up conversations with fellow patrons, and who knows, you might just make some new friends (famous or otherwise). Just remember, these are still businesses, so be respectful and don't be a nuisance.
- How to Pace Yourself? Nashville is a party town, but don't forget to hydrate in between those delicious cocktails. There's a lot of ground (and a lot of bars) to cover!
So there you have it, folks. Your guide to navigating the star-studded bar scene of Nashville. Now get out there, two-step your way to a good time, and remember, even if you don't own the bar, you can always pretend you're the next big country music star while you're there.