Nashville’s 1st Prohibition Cocktail Crawl: Secrets & Scandals

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Nashville, USA

2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

While lots of bar crawls help you discover Nashville’s nightlife scene, not many pair the experience with scandelous stories of Music City’s prohibition-era past. On this small-group bar-hopping tour, visit hidden gem bars that most travelers miss, as well as historic jazz-era joints, as you sip cocktails listening to tales of bootleggers, flappers, and enforcers.

Snap photos in historic local establishments
Enjoy special cocktail deals at select venues
Learn facts about the city you won’t find in guidebooks
Socialize with fellow travelers on this small-group tour

What's Included

Discover 4 hidden-gem, Prohibition-inspired bars & lounges.
Stroll sin-soaked streets & hear shocking-but-true tales.
Join a Jazz Age–steeped guide: historian, toastmaster, ringleader!
Enjoy insider specials at select partner venues.
Snap Insta-worthy shots in hidden nooks & glam spots.

Drinks & food – Pay as you go and ONLY buy what you want! Drinking is not required!
Gratuities

Tips – Usual 20% (~$11.60) IF you have the fun we hope you do!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

170 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
Meet your host OUTSIDE the hotel — Look for someone with some Jazz-era flair — We're looking for you, too! NOTE: Our 1:30 PM Tours, meet outside The Hotel Indigo/Countrypolitan (315 Union St) HOT TIP: Arrive 20–30 minutes EARLY for pre-tour cocktails at exclusive “Gatsby Insider” pricing!

End point

Rep. John Lewis Way North & Church Street
Rep. John Lewis Way N & Church St, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
Final locations can vary but will be close to this intersection.

Itinerary

Downtown Nashville

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Printer's Alley

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Fred_F

Dean was a wealth of experience and so full of energy. My son and I would never be able to see the hidden gems of Nashville night life. He made it a memorable experience and we will do it again. Also, we now can visit those hidden spots next time we are in town.

Reviews

4.8

based on 35 reviews

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Absolutely loved our tour...

Sara_H, Jun 2026

Absolutely loved our tour with Drew. He was great! Very engaging and knowledgable. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks for the recommendation! We're so glad you joined us.

It was advertised as a...

Roger_E, Jun 2026

It was advertised as a prohibition ( speak easy) tour. Only one of the bars we went to could be classified as a speak easy. All the other bars were very nice, but not what we expected as advertised. Also, we only went to 3 locations instead of 4 as advertised, and only received a discount at the first bar. Very disappointing.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Roger, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry the experience did not match your expectations. We take quality control very seriously and are looking into what happened in that tour. To clarify for future guests, this is a Prohibition-themed cocktail crawl, not a speakeasy-only tour. Downtown Nashville does not have enough true speakeasies near enough to each other to create a walkable route, so we visit a curated mix of historic, hidden-gem, and era-inspired venues tied to the city’s Prohibition-era drinking culture. Having said that, the tour is advertised as four downtown venues, and I’m sorry your group only visited three. That is not the standard we intend to deliver, and we are reviewing what happened so we can tighten our route procedures. I also appreciate your note about the venue specials. Drinks are pay-as-you-go, and occasional tour-only specials may vary by location and availability. We are updating our wording to make that expectation clearer for future guests. Thank you again for the feedback. We take it seriously and will use it to improve the experience. Please reach out to us at 615-800-7052.