Ole Red

Ole Red was probably my favorite bar we visited while here. We ordered some food and it was good (nachos). We hit the bar which was busy but the servers were quick and friendly. We had a waitress serving us too and she regularly checked on us and was great. The atmosphere was excellent and the performers even better.

Watching Blake Shelton on The Voice, and seeing the clips of Ole Red in Nashville (there are 6 locations) it was a must see. We came here for lunch and the music one day, and appetizers and drinks on the roof the next day. This is a five-story building. The first floor has a large stage and there is a large second floor balcony. The 5th floor is the rooftop with an indoor and outdoor area and more live music. We really enjoyed the rooftop. The staff is exceptionally friendly and welcoming. My only complaint is the portion size of the Tractor Haul salad - must have been a tiny tractor. The Broadway strip is a lot of fun and in my opinion a must see area. Spend the day going from one bar to another listening to some fantastic music. Lots of fun!

Of the many choices on Broadway of music and food, we were drawn into Ole Red by hearing the music from the street. The food, service, and music was great. It was the weekend and day of a major football game, so we did have a wait to get a table....but our table ended up with a great view of the musicians down below!

Ole Red is a great tavern style bar with a low rising stage below with seating all around. It has one of the largest gift shops in any bar on Broadway. Although the entrance can be confusing when first approaching the bar, I think it was a clever idea to have the entrance on the side. Often at night, especially during holidays or the weekends, it can become overcrowded with people so having a line to get in start down adjacent to the building is a good idea. The building itself was a bank long before and it still says “Broadway National Bank” on the front facade of the building. My favorite part about Ole Red was the Lookout. Most of the rooftop bars in Nashville have a large party vibe. At the lookout on Ole Red, it is a nice, classy bar that has an intimate feel with ample seating to spare. Brown leather couches line walls and tables for those ordering food. Outside on the patio there is additional seating with high-top tables and wicker couches and chairs. The umbrellas and propane fueled heaters outside assure comfortable accommodations on a colder day. I would recommend getting the nachos and pretzel if you are looking for something to snack on. The best part about the lookout was the fact that you were able to listen to live music and eat food without having to yell to the person across the table. It was a revelation from the different dining experiences I have had thus far on Broadway. I can’t wait to go back!