6 Ways to Save Money on a Night Out in Nashville
Nashville is famous for its nightlife—but between $15 cocktails and $40 Uber rides, it’s easy to spend more than you planned. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, here are six smart ways to enjoy Music City without draining your wallet.
1. 🍺 Grab a Nashville BrewPass (It Pays for Itself Fast)
The Nashville BrewPass is your best-kept secret for saving money while drinking like a local. For just $20, you’ll unlock $40+ in exclusive beer and whiskey perks across the city.
✅ BOGO pints at Black Abbey & Homegrown
✅ ½ off your first pint at The Picnic Tap
✅ 4th pour free at Nashville Barrel Co.
✅ ½ off at TennFold & more
Just bring your booklet, get it stamped, and enjoy the savings.
👉 Get your BrewPass here
2. 🕕 Time It Right: Happy Hour = Half the Price
Nashville breweries and bars love happy hour—and the deals are legit.
Look for $5 drafts, $2 off cocktails, or combo specials like tacos + tequila.
New Heights Brewing: $5 pints on Mondays (industry night)
🍺 2-for-1 Tuesdays at Fat Bottom Brewing
✅ 2-for-1 draft beers (under 8% ABV)
✅ 2-for-1 wine pours
✅ 2-for-1 desserts
📍 Every Tuesday, open to close
🍕 Half-Price Pizza Wednesdays at TailGate Brewery – Music Row
🍕 Half-off Detroit-style Whipped Ricotta Pizza
🍻 Pair it with a beer flight for the ultimate midweek treat
📍 Every Wednesday
🥃 Whiskey Wednesdays at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
$5 Old Fashioneds
$8 shot of TN Whiskey + Beer
$10 Cold Fashioned
🍔 $4 Manhattan with any burger
📍 Every Wednesday
🥃 Whiskey Wednesday at Southern Grist
Exclusive Bourbon Pours
Rare bottles released in limited quantities
📍 1st Wed @ East Nashville / 3rd Wed @ Nations, 6 PM start
3. 🎤 Go Where the Entertainment Is Free
Live music is everywhere—and often, totally free. Skip the $50+ shows and hit up these spots instead:
The Basement East: Local bands and open mic nights
6th & Peabody: Whiskey tastings + live music + beer garden games
Assembly Food Hall: Multiple stages, no cover charge
TennFold Brewing: Great music, food, and vibes
4. 🌮 Eat Before You Go
Pre-gaming with snacks is underrated—and it saves you big.
5. 🚗 Rideshare Smart (Or Park Once and Walk)
Surge pricing on Broadway? No thanks. Instead:
Pre-schedule a Lyft or Uber before peak hours
Park at a brewery or food hall with free parking (like Nelson’s Green Brier)
Use WeGo Public Transit if you're staying nearby
Or make a walking loop of East Nashville or Germantown—tons of bars and breweries are clustered together.
6. 🎟️ Look for Events with Built-In Value
From trivia nights and beer releases to pop-up markets, you’ll find plenty of free or low-cost events that come with perks.
Trivia Mondays at Monday Night Brewing. Win gift cards!
Homegrown Taproom hosts trivia every Thursday at 7 PM—plus $1 off select pints while you play!
Check out the BrewPass newsletter or blog for monthly roundups of what’s happening.
Final Tip
A night out in Nashville doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little planning—and your BrewPass in hand—you can eat, drink, and dance your way through the city without breaking the bank.
