Say the Pass-Phrase, Then Sip Through Three Hidden Nashville Bars
A host-led evening walk through downtown Nashville: three Prohibition-themed bars, a cocktail or mocktail and a small bite at each, and stories of bootleggers and Al Capone along the way.
The operator draws a firm line between this and a pub crawl. The booking page promises at least three Prohibition-inspired, hidden-gem bars and lounges in downtown Nashville, with a craft cocktail from the Prohibition era at each stop and a host who tells true stories of Al Capone, bootleggers and the city's own dry years.
Neither the listing nor the operator names the bars in advance. The meeting spot is described as secret, the finish is described as secret, and the host leads you from one room to the next.
The operator is Local Tastes of Nashville, a local walking food tour company that runs this cocktail walk alongside its neighborhood food tours.
The ticket covers three cocktails, with mocktails available for anyone who prefers them, plus three chef-curated bites. A tip of at least 10 percent is already built into the price, and the listing says anything extra is never expected. Everyone on the tour must be 21 or older and carry government-issued photo ID.
Best All-Inclusive Vintage Cocktail Tour: Speakeasy NashvilleLocal Tastes of Nashville · 2 hr 45 min · three bars, three bites · up to 8 guestswww.viator.comCheck In With a Pass-Phrase Near Church Street
Arrive twenty minutes before the start time. The listing places the meeting outside Deacon's New South, the steakhouse, just to the left of its entrance. Your host will be holding an item with the company logo, a martini glass garnished with a musical note, and you check in with a pass-phrase.
The operator's own reservation system describes the same meeting area as a secret spot near Fourth Avenue North and Church Street and says the guide will contact you with the exact place. There is no paper ticket to bring; your spot is confirmed at check-in.
The walk does not loop back. It finishes at another downtown spot within half a mile of where it starts, so plan your ride home from there.
Three Cocktails, Three Bites, and Sometimes a Bonus
Each stop pairs a Jazz Age cocktail with a small plate. The listing calls the drinks expertly crafted and the bites chef-curated, and it offers non-alcoholic mocktails for anyone who does not drink, including travelers who are pregnant or have health concerns.
The listing also mentions surprise sips on select tours, as circumstances permit. One traveler wrote in June 2026 that the host added an extra venue at the end.
Count on three drinks and three bites; anything beyond that is a bonus.
Eight Seats Per Departure and a Host Who Tells Stories
The operator's reservation system releases eight seats for each departure, and the listing caps the shared tour at eight. Small groups are the point here. One couple wrote in July 2026 that nobody else booked their date, so the two of them had the host to themselves.
Recent travelers name several different hosts, so the person leading your night may change. What stays the same in their accounts is the format: history and stories between drinks. The operator promises no waiting in lines and no elbowing through crowded bars.
The operator says to expect roughly half a mile of walking between the bars.
Dress Up a Little, Rain or Shine
These are higher-end bars, and the operator's booking notes set a dress code. No cut-off jeans or badly distressed denim with holes, no flip-flops, slides or other beach footwear. Men need a shirt with a collar. Wear shoes you can walk half a mile in.
The operator tours rain or shine and suggests bringing an umbrella, though it will not walk a group out in unsafe conditions. Hosts can stop serving anyone who seems too intoxicated or becomes disruptive, with no refund in that case.
On this booking, a full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
As of November 4, 2026, the booking calendar sells two departures a week: Thursdays at 4:00 PM and Saturdays at 3:30 PM. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are closed.
The listing marks the tour as wheelchair accessible. The operator's own pages do not address access for this tour, so anyone using a wheelchair should confirm the route with the operator when booking. The listing does not recommend the tour for pregnant travelers or anyone with poor cardiovascular health.
The operator asks guests not to drive to or from the tour. Leave the car at the hotel and book a ride for the end. You finish by about a quarter to seven on a Thursday, within half a mile of where you started, just as downtown's dinner hour gets going.