Top Nashville Cocktail Tastings

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.

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.

Step into the heart of Nashville’s cocktail scene and uncover the stories behind Music City’s most iconic drinks. In this 2-hour mixology workshop, you’ll learn how to craft three handcrafted cocktails, enjoy light bar snacks, and explore the city’s drinking heritage—all under the guidance of a local expert. Held in a vibrant bar setting in the Golden Sound venue, this experience blends education, flavor, and social fun into a perfect Nashville night out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Nashville's thriving nightlife scene during this guided pub crawl. Enjoy craft cocktails, local brews, and/or samples of authentic Tennessee Moonshine as you scope out the city's best spots, including the famous Doc Holliday's. All tour participants receive an exclusive gift bag with a souvenir fanny pack.

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, Tennessee whiskey glazed donuts and catfish tacos, while the 12South tour hits the area's trendiest coffee shops, eateries, and restored buildings.

Donut fans—get ready for a tasting extravaganza to remember! Save yourself time scrolling through donut shop reviews, and get local tips on where to find Nashville’s tastiest doughy treats. The tour begins in Sobro and heads along Broadway, with multiple donut stops along the way, where you can taste delicious samples and find your new favorite.

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.

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.

Turn Loose is a fast-paced, social experience designed to get you engaged, interacting, and into your night. You’ll start with a welcome cocktail in hand and a room that moves quickly. No long intros. No sitting through instruction. The energy begins immediately. From there, the experience unfolds in two phases: First, you’ll watch a cocktail come together in real time. Just a live build using a simple, intuitive system that shows you how balance actually works. Everyone tastes the same drink, creating a shared moment and a clear reference point. Then, we turn you loose. Using a curated lineup of spirits, sweeteners, citrus, and finishes, you’ll build your own cocktail. You’ll move and adjust as you go. There’s no single “right” answer, just a framework that works and the freedom to make it your own. The result is an experience that feels less like a class and more like a shift in the room. You arrive as a group and leave ready for whatever comes next. Come in cold. Leave ready.

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.