The Late Great

Bar · Music Row

The Late Great

Bar · Music Row

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1 Music Square W, Nashville, TN 37203

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Craft cocktails, live music, and folk art in a speakeasy  

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1 Music Square W, Nashville, TN 37203 Get directions

virginhotels.com
@thelategreatnash

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1 Music Square W, Nashville, TN 37203 Get directions

virginhotels.com
@thelategreatnash
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@virginhotelsnsh

$30–50 · Menu

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A Snazzy New Speakeasy With Pocket Cocktails Opens on Music Row | Eater Nashville

"Tucked inside Virgin Nashville on Music Row, I found the speakeasy-style space named after the 1972 album “The Late Great Townes Van Zandt” to be richly curated: designed by Hannah Crowell (Johnny Cash’s granddaughter) and decorated with folk art paintings by Howard Finster, Carter and Cash family photos (including the last photograph ever taken of Johnny Cash), and eclectic country-music memorabilia scattered throughout. The cocktail menu emphasizes savory drinks — notably the White Lightenin’, made with vodka, cucumber, lemon, Greek yogurt, and dill — developed by Hope Rice (who formerly collaborated with the bar at Audrey). Instead of shots, they offer “pocket cocktails,” miniature versions ideal for sampling, and although regular food and snacks are absent, there is “The Late Great Cocktail Experience,” which pairs three curated cocktails with a charcuterie board. The space is open Wednesday through Saturday starting at 5 p.m., and reservations are highly recommended." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

https://nashville.eater.com/2023/9/18/23877539/new-speakeasy-opens-on-music-row
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Marc Yelle

Google
Doorman was complete jerk with a huge attitude. I had a collared shirt and nice leather sandles and was told I didn’t meet the dress code. No dress code on the website and the place looked dead. Quite disappointing. Drove across the city to check it out. Won’t be back.

Tawnya Clark

Google
Very cool speakeasy adjacent to the Virgin Hotel. I loved it here. The vibe was cozy and private. I liked the way it was decorated. The drinks and service were perfect. I can’t wait to go back.

John Welch

Google
This speakeasy is easily one of the best cocktail bar experiences in all of Nashville! Located in the heart of Midtown beneath the Virgin Hotel, The Late Great provides undeniably great service, drinks, and live music for all who may dare to find it. The bartender on our last visit, Ruth, was very knowledgeable and skilled at her craft. 10/10 place all-around!

erica hightower

Google
Great drinks, great atmosphere, talented and knowledgeable staff. Great place. But beware- it’s expensive. Worth it, but expensive.

Ron Scheuman

Google
A small and comfortable venue with good service, good drinks, good sound system and a fantastic group of musicians the night we were there. We will be back.

Larry Pareigis

Google
Great vibe, good sounding room.

Michel Bernier

Google
Fantastic spot!
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Daira R.

Yelp
Very cool vibe in this bar - almost speakeasy vibes. A friend and I came here for a sofarsounds show and it was good. I had never been to a sofarsounds show - so I didn't know what to expect, but I liked it! A small issue when we arrived was that staff was giving a guy in line ahead of us a hard time and refusing him entry because he was wearing sandals. There is no posted dress code. They said it was for safety reasons but then what about all of us girls who were wearing sandals? It was weird that the dress code seemed to apply to this one guy. Finally the staff relented and let him in. Just a warning if you wear sandals here - you might be given some grief for them. Neither my friend nor I drink but they had mocktails and san pelligrino so we were happy as clams. Would gladly return.
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Christina P.

Yelp
This place is the most vibey, chill, and welcoming venue for great drinks, music, and conversation. The service was professional and familiar. It felt like we were part of a tight-knit community.
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Robby W.

Yelp
Would definitely recommend this place. The ambience is one of the best for a speak easy that I have encountered. The drinks are what sets this place apart from any other I have ever tried. The mixologist was very nice and she came over to take our drink orders. She was extremely interactive with us. You can't go wrong with any of her special drink options. $20-$22 cocktails are worth the price for what you are getting. A lot or work went into each drink and the mixes were on point. The music that evening was a 2 man guitar and singing group. Very talented and laid back If in Nashville this is as much of a "must visit" as any other option.
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Chelsey W.

Yelp
Disappointing first experience. The bar was completely empty and the Bartender wasn't friendly. We got there and she said she'd come get our drink orders. She sat on her phone for 15 minutes and didn't come to our table. We stood up and walked out. Don't waste your time.

Trent C.

Yelp
Great music, drinks, ambiance and vibe! Great place for the crew to enjoy a true Nashville experience