Nashville is the most-booked girls’ trip destination in the country for a reason. Lower Broadway packs more than 30 live-music bars into five walkable blocks, almost every rooftop has a skyline view, and the city is set up for groups: BYOB party buses, pedal taverns, group bowling, murals built for photos, and brunch that runs until 3 PM.
This guide covers what a girls’ night out in Nashville actually costs, the 15 things groups book most, the five ways to move a group of 8 to 30 around the city, and the mistakes that waste a night.
TL;DR: Budget $150 to $300 per person for a full Saturday night out in Nashville, drinks included. Broadway cocktails run $12 to $16. A private BYOB party bus with a VIP bartender for the whole group costs $395 on weeknights and $595 on weekends, which works out to about $40 per person for a crew of 15. Book transportation and any show tickets 4 to 6 weeks out for weekends between March and October.
Is Nashville a good destination for a girls’ weekend getaway?
Yes, and it is the most popular one. Bachelorette and girls’ groups are the city’s defining weekend visitor, and the infrastructure shows it: group-friendly transportation, BYOB rules on most party vehicles, and bars that open at 10 AM on weekends.
What makes it work for a group:
- Everything is close. Broadway, The Gulch, Demonbreun Hill and Music Row sit within a 2-mile loop. You can see all of it in under two hours on a bus.
- Live music is free. Most Broadway honky-tonks have no cover. You pay for drinks, not entry.
- BYOB is normal. Party buses, pedal taverns and party barges let you bring your own cans, so the drinks bill drops.
- It photographs well. The Wings mural in The Gulch and the “I Believe in Nashville” mural in 12 South are built for a group shot.
What to know before you book: Friday and Saturday nights from March through October are peak season. Rideshares surge on Broadway after 10 PM, and the best group activities sell out weeks ahead.
What does a girls’ night out in Nashville cost?
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Cocktail on Broadway | $12–$16 |
| Beer on Broadway | $7–$10 |
| Hot chicken plate | $14–$20 |
| Rooftop bar cover (weekend, some venues) | $0–$20 |
| Private party bus, whole group, 1 hr 45 min, bartender included | $395 weeknight / $595 weekend + fees |
| Public party bus seat | $49 per person |
| Rideshare, downtown hop, weekend night | $15–$40 per car, surge pricing common |
| Full Saturday night, all in | $150–$300 per person |
The single biggest lever is drinks. A group of 12 buying two rounds on Broadway spends more than the whole bus costs for the night.
15 girls’ night out ideas in Nashville
1. Ride an open-air party bus through downtown. The one activity nearly every group does. A private Rowdy Bus takes up to 25 people (30 on the largest bus) on a 1 hour, 45 minute loop through Lower Broadway, The Gulch, Demonbreun Hill and Music Row with your playlist on the speakers, LED lights, a VIP bartender, coolers and ice, and BYOB cans. $395 Monday–Thursday, $595 Friday–Sunday. Book it as the first stop of the night so everyone starts together.
2. Honky-tonk hop on Lower Broadway. Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Robert’s Western World, and the multi-floor celebrity bars (Luke’s 32 Bridge, Jason Aldean’s, Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa) all have live bands and no cover. See our full list in All the Bars on Broadway.
3. Rooftop bar crawl on Demonbreun Hill. Skyline views, patios, and shorter lines than Broadway. Good for the “after the bus” stretch of the night.
4. Casa Rosa. Miranda Lambert’s pink-everything bar is the most photographed girls’ night stop on Broadway. Our Casa Rosa guide covers the floors and the best time to arrive.
5. Speakeasy night at Red Phone Booth. Hidden entrance, craft cocktails, dress code. A calmer option for a smaller crew. Our write-up.
6. Dueling pianos. Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar on Broadway is a sing-along show, not a bar with music in the background. Request songs with a tip and the whole room plays along.
7. Line-dancing lesson. Several Broadway and Printers Alley venues run free or cheap lessons early in the evening. Go before the floor fills up.
8. Mural photo stop. The Wings mural (The Gulch) and the “I Believe in Nashville” mural (12 South). Party buses pass both; ask the driver to slow down.
9. 12 South brunch and boutiques. Day-after recovery: brunch, coffee, and the boutique strip on 12th Avenue South.
10. Hot chicken. Hattie B’s or Prince’s. Order the heat one level below what you think you can handle.
11. Pedal tavern. You pedal, you drink (beer and wine), you crawl Broadway at walking pace. Fun for 8 to 15 people who want to work for it.
12. Boat day on Percy Priest Lake. Our sister company, Rowdy Boats, runs private BYOB party boat charters for groups of 16 to 22, 20 minutes from downtown. Turns a night out into a weekend.
13. A show at the Ryman or the Grand Ole Opry. Book ahead. Pairs well with a late-night tour, since tours that start between 9:55 and 10:00 PM run 50 minutes at a reduced price.
14. Group bowling or games. Pinewood Social (bowling, bocce, pool) takes reservations for groups.
15. Matching-outfit night. Half the fun is the theme. See Bachelorette Party Outfits and What to Wear on a Party Bus.
What transportation options are best for a girls’ night out in Nashville?
| Option | Group size | Cost | Drinks on board | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private open-air party bus (Rowdy Bus) | up to 25, 30 on largest bus | $395 weeknight / $595 weekend flat, + fees | BYOB cans, no glass; VIP bartender, coolers and ice included | Starting the night together, photos, the Broadway drive-by |
| Public party bus seat | 1–10 | $49 per person | BYOB | Small crews who still want the bus |
| Pedal tavern | 8–15 | varies by operator | beer and wine | Active groups, daytime |
| Rideshare | 4 per car | $15–$40 per hop, surges after 10 PM | no | Short hops, late night |
| Limo or enclosed shuttle | 8–14 | hourly, varies | depends on operator | Airport runs, weddings, bad weather |
| Walking | any | free | no | Broadway itself, which is five blocks |
The common pattern: book a party bus for the first 1 hour 45 minutes so everyone starts in one place, then walk Broadway, then rideshare back to the hotel in small groups.
Mistakes that waste a girls’ night in Nashville
- Splitting into three rideshares at 11 PM. Surge pricing and a lost half of the group. Start on one vehicle.
- Bringing glass. Every BYOB vehicle in Nashville turns glass away. Cans, plastic, pouches, boxed wine.
- Booking the bus for 9 PM on a Saturday two weeks out. Those slots go 4 to 6 weeks ahead between March and October.
- Assuming everyone is 21. Party buses and Broadway bars card everyone. Under-21 guests need a daytime plan.
- Skipping the halfway stop. Every Rowdy Bus tour includes a restroom and photo stop. Use it.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best girls’ night out ideas in Nashville?
An open-air BYOB party bus through downtown, a honky-tonk hop on Lower Broadway, rooftop bars on Demonbreun Hill, Casa Rosa, dueling pianos at Pete’s, a line-dancing lesson, and a mural photo stop in The Gulch or 12 South. Most groups do the bus first, then Broadway.
What are the best things to do in Nashville for a girls’ trip?
Friday: party bus plus Broadway. Saturday: brunch in 12 South, a boat day on Percy Priest Lake or a Ryman show, then rooftop bars. Sunday: hot chicken and the murals before the flight.
Is Nashville a good destination for a girls’ weekend getaway?
Yes. It is the top girls’ trip and bachelorette destination in the US, with free live music, BYOB group transportation, and a downtown small enough to cover in one night.
What are the most fun group activities for women in Nashville?
Party bus tours, pedal taverns, line dancing, dueling pianos, party boat charters, group bowling at Pinewood Social, and a Casa Rosa photo stop.
What transportation options are best for a girls’ night out in Nashville?
For 10 or more people, a private party bus is the cheapest per-person way to move the whole group and the only option where everyone drinks together: $395 weeknights or $595 weekends for up to 25 people, with a VIP bartender on board. Rideshares work for small hops. Pedal taverns suit daytime crews of 8 to 15.
How much does a girls’ night out party bus cost in Nashville?
Rowdy Bus private charters are $395 Monday–Thursday and $595 Friday–Sunday, plus fees, for a 1 hour, 45 minute tour with a VIP bartender included. Public tour seats are $49 per person. All riders must be 21 or older.
Book the bus first
Rowdy Bus runs private and public open-air party bus tours from 1343 Lewis St, Nashville. 4.9 stars across Google, Tripadvisor and Facebook. Book online or call (615) 212-8869.
