Wine bars in Nashville. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.

Where to drink wine

Bad Idea ★ 4.6

east-nashvilleMon-Sun 17:00-24:00

Brian Lea's converted East Nashville church running 150 artisan wine selections and seasonal plates. 2025 Michelin American South Sommelier of the Year award.

Signature pour: Whatever the sommelier is geeking out on

Wine focus: 150 artisan selections, natural and classic

Food: Seasonal small plates and a tasting menu

Tip: Bar walk-ins available; named to the New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in 2024.

1021 Russell St #101, Nashville, TN 37206

The Green Pheasant ★ 4.3

downtownTue-Sat 17:00-22:00

Strategic Hospitality's downtown wine bar in Nashville opened 2024 inside the former Acme Feed building. Old World leaning list, by-the-glass programme rotates weekly.

Signature pour: By-the-glass list rotates weekly

Wine focus: Old World and natural by the glass

Food: Seasonal plates and pastas

Tip: Stop in for an aperitivo before dinner at one of Strategic's other rooms in walking distance.

115 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219

Henrietta Red ★ 4.5

germantownTue-Sun, see site

Julia Sullivan's Germantown seafood room in Nashville pours one of the city's deepest by-the-glass wine programmes, with strong growers' Champagne and raw bar.

Signature pour: Growers' Champagne by the glass

Wine focus: Growers' wines and Champagne

Food: Raw bar and wood-grilled fish

Tip: Bar seats walk in; happy hour 17:00 to 18:00 runs $1 oysters and discounted pours.

1200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 Book →

Le Loup ★ 4.3

germantownDaily 16:00-22:00

Le Loup is the downstairs cocktail and wine lounge beneath The Optimist in Germantown, Nashville, with a French-leaning list and the same kitchen's raw bar.

Signature pour: Burgundy by the glass

Wine focus: French and biodynamic

Food: Raw bar and bistro snacks

Tip: Walk-ins only; same raw bar as The Optimist upstairs at a lower price point and quieter buzz.

1400 Adams Street Nashville, Tennessee 37208

Rosemary and Beauty Queen ★ 4.3

east-nashvilleWed-Sun 17:00-23:00

Rosemary and Beauty Queen on Forrest Avenue in East Nashville pours natural and orange wines alongside Mediterranean small plates from a tight kitchen since 2019.

Signature pour: Natural orange wines

Wine focus: Natural and orange wines

Food: Snacks and Mediterranean small plates

Tip: Bookings on Resy; the back patio is the best seat. Snacks-only menu Sunday after 21:00.

1102 Forrest Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

Wine Bars in Nashville, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Nashville?

Peak food season in Nashville is year-round.

What time do people eat in Nashville?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Nashville?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Nashville?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Nashville rewards trust.

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