I asked Nashville visitors about taking teenagers to Broadway after 9pm, and the answer was pretty clear: most places don’t allow it, and many people think it’s not a great idea anyway.
The 9pm Cutoff
Here’s the deal — most bars on Broadway kick out anyone under 21 around 9pm. Some places are stricter and close to minors at 8pm or even earlier. A few spots like Margaritaville claim to be all ages all the time, but even then, the vibe after 9pm isn’t exactly family-friendly.
There’s a trick some people mentioned: if you get into a bar before they start carding (usually around 6:30 or 7pm) and don’t leave, they often won’t kick you out. One person mentioned this works at Wanna B’s on Broadway. The back of the bar connects to another bar too, so you can move around without getting carded again. But you have to get in early and stay put.
Places That Might Work
Assembly Food Hall came up a lot in the comments. People have taken their kids there as late as 8:30 or 9pm for food, ice cream, and music. It’s not exactly a wild night out, but it’s something.
Rippys got several mentions. Multiple families said they went around 6 or 7pm and stayed all night with their teenagers. The Side Room at Rippys is family-friendly until 10pm…