Honky-tonkLower Broadway
Honky Tonk Central
Three floors, three bars and three stages at 4th and Broadway, each with its own band. Built for groups, with views over the strip.
#26 in Broadway honky-tonks#48 in Late-night eats
When to go
Before 10 pm if you want food (kitchen closes then).
Insider tip
Three stories, three bars and three stages with a different band on each floor and views over Lower Broadway (Nashville Guru); VIP room and bachelor/bachelorette bookings.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 742-9095
- Website
- honkytonkcentral.com
- Reservations
- n/a
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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