Top Nashville Cocktail Tastings in 2026

Join a 2-hour interactive cocktail class in Nashville. Learn to make 3 cocktails, enjoy a performative history lesson, and discover local drink history in a speakeasy setting. Full description Step into the legendary Golden Sound in the Gulch, a retro recording studio turned Speakeasy, and be transported to an era of moonshine, flappers and speakeasy secrets. Begin with a charismatic cocktail expert who combines storytelling, booze news, and local drink history with pro tips on making better drinks. Learn about Nashville’s rich alcohol and cocktail history, including tales of Al Capone’s bootlegging escapades through Printers Alley during Prohibition. Enjoy three cocktails and basic bar snacks as you immerse yourself in this interactive experience. Whether you’re a bachelorette party looking to let loose or a couple wanting to elevate your cocktail game, this is the perfect experience for you.

Craft your own signature cocktail using the rich flavors of Belle Meade Bourbon in this immersive mixology experience. Led by a certified Bourbon Steward, participants explore a selection of seasonal juices, handcrafted syrups, and aromatic bitters while learning the art of mixing and shaking. This hands-on adventure culminates in your very own custom drink, presented in unique Belle Meade drinkware, along with a take-home recipe card. Ideal for bourbon enthusiasts and novices alike, this experience blends creativity with expert guidance in a historic setting.

Enjoy the rare opportunity of tasting whiskey straight from the barrel with this whiskey–tasting experience at a Nashville distillery. Explore a variety of different whiskey styles—while learning fun facts you’d miss if you were in a bar. Samples to pick from include bourbon, rye, and Tennessee Whiskey—with three drams included in the experience.

Whiskey lovers—this one's for you! Enjoy the ultimate bourbon experience where you visit Nashville Barrel Co and have a chance to try four different spirits straight from the barrel. Benefit from the personalized experience of being able to find your favorite flavor, then, at the end, have the ultimate perk—being able to walk away with your own bottle of whiskey.

Whiskey enthusiasts, this is your ultimate Nashville whiskey experience. Savor a selection of barrel-fresh whiskeys—an opportunity you won’t find at a typical bar. Guided by a whiskey expert, you can deepen your knowledge of the craft while enjoying exclusive tastings. To round off the experience, watch a short video on the history of Nashville Barrel Co.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to line dance, then this is the experience for you. Save time watching videos over and over again, and instead, get expert guidance from a teacher. The lesson is perfect for beginners, as it starts with the basic steps, and progresses to line dances that are well-known across the US. Best of all, at the end, a video is provided to take home with you, so you can practice in your own time.

Taste your way around Nashville during this small-group, food crawl around the East Nashville or 12South neighborhoods. Learn about the city’s dynamic gastronomy as you visit a handful of local eateries. The East Nashville tour focuses on classic Southern flavors like pulled pork, 2-bone rib, Tennessee whiskey glazed donuts, and catfish tacos, while the 12South tour hits the area's trendiest coffee shops, eateries, and restored buildings.

Enjoy Nashville through its food and drinks on this food tour by small-group van. With a guide, you'll be introduced to the city's food, history, culture, and sights in one tour as you visit quirky and quaint neighborhoods and stop at local eateries to sample dishes such as slow-roasted barbecue, authentic hot chicken, and Nashville's own frosty cocktail, the Bushwhacker. Select your preferred departure time when booking.

This guided tour of the Belle Meade Mansion offers an unforgettable experience at one of Nashville's most iconic historic sites, with a wine tasting. Explore the impressive 1853 Greek Revival Mansion on a guided tour, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the on-site Belle Meade Winery. Your admission also includes access to the scenic grounds, historic outbuildings, outdoor games, walking trails, gift shops, and the delicious Belle Meade Meat & Three restaurant.

Get to know Nashville's pub and brewery scene on this 2-Hour Guided Afternoon or Evening Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart. With a local guide, visit up to 4 of the city's top breweries or distilleries, where you have the option to try craft beers and other spirits. You may even have the chance to pass by some of Nashville's top murals on the way to tour locations, as well as meet the people behind the drinks and learn how they're made. Please note: Drinks at each stop are at your own expense.

Explore the historic Jack Daniel's Distillery on this guided tour from Nashville. Embark on a tasting tour of the distillery and sample several tastings of premium Tennessee whiskey. Tours departing first thing in the morning include free time to walk through the nearby town, famous for its Tennessee Walking Horse, and downtown Lynchburg.

Discover some of the most unique bars in Nashville along historic Second Avenue and Printers Alley during this guided pub crawl. Stop at several bars in this historic downtown district on a walking tour that offers drink specials (own expense), stories about Nashville’s colorful history, trivia, games, and live music at some venues. This tour departs daily from a central meeting point downtown, with several departure times Friday through Sunday.

Enjoy a little bit of everything during this unique, small-group combo tour in Nashville: tick off top landmarks in downtown Nashville—from the Tennessee State Capitol to famous honky tonk bars— in a comfortable golf cart, get a peek at the city’s Instagrammable murals, and taste locally brewed moonshine, whiskey, and vodka in two distilleries.

With so much variety, it can be tricky to know which local drinks in Nashville are the best to try. This specialty tour helps you gain insight about local beers and spirits through tastings at the city's local distilleries and breweries. No need to worry about traveling on public transport, as VIP transfers between sites are provided. Along the way, stop at 3–4 different locations that make beers, bourbons, moonshine, and vodka.

Learn from a professional dancer and instructor in a private setting. Great area to take your new dance moves out at the local honky tonks in the area. Nashville is known as Music City and it’s difficult not to tap your toes to the city’s nonstop live music shows. Learn how to dance like a local during this dance lesson. Your instructor will teach you the moves for two step and country swing dancing, the styles used at local honky tonk dance venues. Practice the basics to use in town and continue taking lessons via Zoom if desired.

Spare yourself the effort of researching the best places to shop in Nashville and join this exciting shopping tour instead. The route focuses on the trendy neighborhood of The Gulch with stops at stylish boutiques and shopping discounts along the way. To break up your retail therapy time and keep energy levels high, the trip also includes alcoholic drinks and loaded duck fries along the way.