Tuesday doesn’t get the credit it deserves. No Broadway crowds, no bachelorette buses circling the block, and — as it turns out — some of the best Tuesday happy hour deals in the city, because a lot of Nashville bars use Tuesdays to push extra specials (taco deals, tequila flights, discounted pizza) on top of their regular happy hour menu.
Here’s a real, checkable rundown of where to go, organized by what you’re actually in the mood for. Deals change often in this city, so treat times and prices as a starting point and call ahead if you’re planning around a specific one.
Quick Answer
Tuesday happy hour in Nashville typically runs 3–6 p.m. at most bars and restaurants, with drink specials from $4–$9 and food discounts of 25–50%. The standout Tuesday-specific deals are at Dos Santos (2-for-1 margaritas and tacos, all day), M.L. Rose (2-for-1 beer, wine, and wells, plus half-price burgers), and Sonny’s Patio Pub (Tequila Tuesday, $5 shots).
Best for Tacos and Margaritas
Dos Santos runs an all-day Tuesday special from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: 2-for-1 house margaritas and 2-for-1 select tacos. Their regular happy hour (3–6 p.m. the rest of the week) covers $7 margaritas, house lager, and basil limeade, but Tuesday is the day to actually go for value.
COA Nashville offers a similar Tuesday-night kicker — 50% off tacos with any margarita purchase — stacked on top of a 4–6 p.m. happy hour with $5 beers and $8 house margaritas.
Sonny’s Patio Pub & Refuge goes all-in on Tequila Tuesday: $5 tequila shots, $5 mini nachos, $6 margaritas, $7 fruity margaritas, and $25 pitchers, all day, in addition to their normal 3–6 p.m. happy hour.
Best for Beer and Bar Food
M.L. Rose (Melrose) has one of the most straightforward deals in town: 2-for-1 beer, wine, and well drinks, plus half-price Classic Cheeseburgers and Chicken Tenders, 3–6 p.m. No modifications on the food, but at half price, nobody’s complaining.
Edley’s Bar-B-Que (East Nashville) runs happy hour 2–6 p.m. with $3 Busch Light, $3 Heroes Vodka, and beer specials starting at $5.
Fat Bottom Brewing leans into Tuesday specifically with $15 pitchers of light beer and Bravazzi, plus trivia at 6:30 p.m. — a solid pick if you want a reason to stay past happy hour.
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Best for Something Nicer
Gathre (Antler Bar, Hotel Fraye) runs Tuesday through Saturday, 3–6 p.m., with $9 classic cocktails, $10 espresso martinis, $8 well spirits and house wine, and $7 craft beers — a step up in setting without a steep price jump.
Etch offers $5 draft beers, $7 wines, and $9 cocktails from 2–5 p.m. (Tuesday–Sunday), alongside snack-sized bites like roasted cauliflower.
Sunda New Asian happy hour (currently 5–6 p.m.) covers $9 wine and cocktails, $6 draft beer, sake by the glass or carafe, and $6 bar bites, wings, and sushi hand rolls — a good option if you want food that’s more than bar snacks.
Best for Oysters
888 runs 4–6 p.m. at the bar with $3 oysters, $8 bites, $7 draft beer, and $8 cocktails.
Henrietta Red keeps a rotating oyster selection alongside its cocktail and wine list during its evening happy hour — worth checking their current hours directly since they’ve shifted seasonally.
Best for Pizza and Casual Nights
Nicky’s Coal Fired has a 5–6 p.m. happy hour on drinks and bites, then rolls into “$10 Tuesday” from 5–8:30 p.m. — every pizza on the menu for $10, dine-in or takeout.
Neighborhood Cheat Sheet
| Neighborhood | Go-To Spot | Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose | M.L. Rose | 2-for-1 beer/wine/wells, half-price burgers |
| East Nashville | Edley’s Bar-B-Que | $3 Busch Light, $5 draft |
| Berry Hill | Common Ground Bar & Eatery | $10 cocktails, $5 mocktails, $5 beer |
| Germantown | Streetcar Taps and Garden | Half-price beer, $5 margaritas |
| The Gulch | Sunda New Asian | $9 cocktails, $6 draft beer |
| Wedgewood-Houston | Butchertown Hall | $8 cocktails, $45 margarita carafes |
| West Nashville | Otto’s Bar | Teeny martinis, 2-for-$5 tacos |
| Midtown | Gathre (Hotel Fraye) | $9 cocktails, $10 espresso martinis |
A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Go
- Happy hour deals in Nashville change often — bars adjust pricing, hours, and Tuesday-specific promos without much notice. If a deal matters to your plans, call the bar the same day.
- Most deals are bar-seating or patio-only. Restaurants like 888, Etch, and STK Nashville restrict happy hour pricing to the bar area, not the full dining room. Ask when you sit down.
- “All day” Tuesday specials are the real find. Regular happy hour windows (usually 3–6 p.m.) are common citywide, but the handful of bars that run Tuesday specials all day — Dos Santos, COA, Sonny’s — are where you get the most flexibility if you’re not free right after work.
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FAQ
What time is happy hour on Tuesdays in Nashville?
Most bars run happy hour 3–6 p.m., though some start as early as 11 a.m. (Dos Santos) or as late as 5 p.m. (Sunda). A handful of spots also run late-night specials after 9 or 10 p.m.
Are there all-day Tuesday specials in Nashville?
Yes. Dos Santos (margaritas and tacos), COA Nashville (tacos with a margarita purchase), and Sonny’s Patio Pub (Tequila Tuesday) all run their Tuesday promos for the full day rather than a fixed window.
Where can I get cheap tacos on Tuesday in Nashville?
Dos Santos has 2-for-1 tacos all day, and Otto’s Bar runs 2-for-$5 tacos alongside its happy hour.
Is Tuesday a good night to go out in Nashville?
For deals, yes — it’s quieter than weekends, and several bars stack extra Tuesday promotions on top of their normal happy hour. For live music and Broadway energy, weekends still win.
Do I need a reservation for Tuesday happy hour?
Generally no. Most of these are casual bar-seating deals. Nicer spots like Gathre or STK Nashville might be worth a call ahead if you’re going as a group of four or more.
Deals current as of early-to-mid 2026 based on published bar listings. Hours and pricing change — confirm with the bar before you go.
