12 Great Nashville Bars With Live Music - Nashville - The Infatuation

"Going to Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge is like inserting yourself into a ‘70s movie scene set in a local bar. You’ll find all the expected characters: the pool players, the flirty couples, the semi-gruff bartenders, and a gaggle of musicians in the corner, all of them bathed in that magical celluloid glow. Dee’s is a honky-tonk to be sure, but one with an open mind, a cheeky attitude, and a great sense of style. You can see everything from old-school country to smooth R&B and Led Zeppelin cover bands here. If you need a little air, snag a satisfying Frito pie or a barbeque sandwich and head out to the spacious patio which, you guessed it, also has a stage. Unlike other honky-tonks that pride themselves on only serving beer, Dee’s has a concise cocktail menu with solid margaritas and Old Fashioneds." - bailey freeman, jackie gutierrez jones 2