Should You Do a Pedal Tavern in Nashville?

A pedal tavern is a big, open-air bar on wheels that seats 12-15 people. Everyone pedals (sort of) while cruising downtown Nashville, drinking beer or whatever you brought. The driver steers and handles the music. Expect loud sing-alongs, constant honking from cars taking photos, and a mix of actual pedaling and freewheeling. It’s fun for groups who want to drink and see the city without walking, but it’s not a chill sightseeing tour. You’ll stop at a few bars along the way. The whole thing usually lasts 2–2.5 hours.

Spring and fall are the best times—milder weather and fewer brutal crowds. Summer can be miserably hot once the sun hits the metal seats, and winter is cold once you’re moving. Expect to pay around $50–$85 per person depending on the day, time, and whether you add extras like a private tour or more stops. Weekday afternoons are usually the cheapest.

Pick a mid-afternoon tour if you want to actually see Nashville instead of just bar-hopping in the dark. Skip the “party bus” style ones with the loudest sound systems if anyone in your group is even slightly hungover or introverted. Bring sunscreen, wear comfortable shoes for pedaling, and don’t overdo it early—there’s still a whole night of Broadway ahead.