Honky-tonkLower Broadway$$$$
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
The purple honky-tonk on Broadway, with stages on several floors and a back door facing the Ryman's alley.
#5 in The icons#9 in Broadway honky-tonks#20 in Late-night eats
When to go
Before 6 pm if you have under-21s (family friendly until then) and daytime if you want room on a floor; the bar itself says it's 'packed every night'.
Insider tip
The back door faces the Ryman across the alley ('It's 17 steps to Tootsies and 34 steps back' - Willie Nelson, quoted by the bar). No cover, but no large backpacks or cameras, and men can't come in wearing tank tops or sleeveless shirts. The free Tootsie's Birthday Bash street party is usually an early-September Sunday.
Heads up
Shoulder-to-shoulder at night; first come, first served (only VIP experiences are bookable).
Live music
- Daily 9:30 AM–2:30 AMLive music on every open floor (three stages incl. the rooftop) from opening until close; FAQ closing time used (footer lists 3am) source
At the venue
- Tickets
- free/no cover
- Ages
- 21+
- How to get in
- No cover, first-come entry; groups can book VIP sections online (priority entrance, designated bartender, billed by the hour).
Find it
- Website
- tootsies.net
- Reservations
- walk-in only
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 Something out of date?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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