Handcrafted cocktails, live music, and the best bartenders on Demonbreun Street await you.
Some bars just pour drinks. Live Oak does something harder to pull off: it makes you want to stay. Anchored at 1522 Demonbreun St in the thick of Nashville's music corridor, this bar and live music venue has earned a 4.5-star reputation across nearly 900 reviews by delivering exactly what a great night out should feel like. The staff here, especially the bartenders, consistently get called out by name in reviews. That kind of loyalty is built drink by drink, game by game, and set by set.
The crowd at Live Oak is a mix of locals who've claimed their regular stools and visitors who stumbled in and never wanted to leave. It's the kind of place where the bartender already knows what you're ordering by round two, the food is genuinely good, and there's always something happening. Live music fills the room on the right nights, trivia keeps the competitive ones sharp, and the big screens keep the sports fans glued to every play.
As the official Nashville bar for the New England Patriots, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Indiana Hoosiers, Live Oak is a genuine home base for fans who want to watch their team with people who actually care about the outcome. That's not a gimmick. That's a community.
Live music is at the core of what Live Oak does. Local and touring acts take the stage regularly, turning an ordinary weeknight into something worth telling people about. The sound, the energy, and the room itself are built for it.
Beyond the music, the venue hosts trivia nights that draw serious competitors and casual players alike, plus private events for groups who want the full Live Oak experience without sharing it with the entire bar. The kitchen turns out food that regulars rave about, and the bar program runs on handcrafted cocktails made by bartenders who clearly take their craft seriously.
For sports fans, Live Oak holds official bar partnerships with the New England Patriots, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Indiana Hoosiers. Game days here aren't background TV. They're the event.
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Live Oak is open Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 PM to midnight. Wednesday through Sunday the doors open at 11:00 AM. Friday and Saturday they stay open until 1:00 AM, and Sunday through Thursday the closing time is midnight.
Yes. Live music is one of the venue's signature offerings. Check liveoaknashville.com for the current schedule and upcoming acts.
It is. Live Oak is the official Nashville bar partner for the New England Patriots, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Indiana Hoosiers. Game days draw dedicated fan bases, so arrive early for the best seats.
Yes, private events are available. Visit liveoaknashville.com to inquire about booking the space for your group.
Trivia nights are a regular part of the Live Oak lineup. Check the website for current scheduling and how to get your team signed up.
Live Oak is at 1522 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203, right in Nashville's entertainment district.
Yes. Live Oak operates as a bar and grill, serving food alongside its full bar program of handcrafted cocktails and drinks. Regulars speak highly of the kitchen.
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