Cowboy Pub Crawl – CowboyHats, LineDancing, Trivia, Drinks, Bulls

Nashville’s Broadway Strip gets a full cowboy makeover on this 2-hour-15-minute pub crawl, where your first task is choosing a hat before heading into the bars. Guide Jimmy brings the jokes, quick dance lessons, trivia contests, drink deals, and a friendly team spirit that keeps the group moving.

I like the free Nashville hot chicken sandwich, a useful food stop during a night of drinks. I also like the mix of activities: you are not simply walking from bar to bar, since you get a mechanical bull discount, a hat to keep the theme going, and trivia with prizes.

The main thing to know is that the dancing is a short outdoor lesson, not a full country dance class. The crawl also suits people who enjoy noise, public group activities, stairs, and a playful party mood more than those seeking a quiet introduction to Nashville.

Key Details Before You Book

• Choose your cowboy hat at the start: Five colors and sizes help the group look the part without adding a costume rental fee.
• Jimmy is part of the appeal: His style mixes jokes, local history, trivia, and friendly competition.
• The line dancing is brief and informal: Expect a quick routine outdoors rather than a polished lesson in a dance hall.
• Your $60 includes more than bar entry: You receive the hat, dancing, trivia, drink discounts, half-price bull riding, and a hot chicken sandwich.
• The group is capped at 25 people: That keeps the guide’s games manageable, though the crawl still takes place in busy Broadway surroundings.
• You finish where you begin: The meeting point is Big Machine Brewery & Distillery at 122 3rd Ave S.

Starting at Big Machine Brewery and Distillery

The crawl begins at Big Machine Brewery & Distillery, at 122 3rd Ave S, right in the Broadway area. Starting at a brewery and distillery fits the theme nicely, since the evening begins with hats and drinks rather than a long transfer or a formal tour briefing.

You choose from five hat colors and sizes on arrival. That small detail matters more than it may seem. It gives the group an instant shared identity, helps you spot your guide, and sets the tone before the first joke or trivia question begins.

The hat is also part of the value. At $60 per person, you are not paying only for someone to lead you between bars. You receive a physical souvenir, guided activities, drink discounts, a food stop, and a reduced price for mechanical bull riding.

The experience uses a mobile ticket, and confirmation is provided when you book. Since the group can reach 25 people, you should expect a social outing rather than a private tour. That size is large enough for team games and a lively group, but small enough for a guide to keep the activities moving.

A Broadway Pub Crawl With More Than Drinks

Broadway is known for bars, live music, and a party crowd. This crawl gives you a simple plan for using that strip instead of leaving you to choose venues at random.

Your guide leads the group through the entertainment area, adding jokes and bits of Nashville background along the way. The history element is light. You are not getting a formal city lecture, and the tour does not try to cover Nashville’s past in detail. Instead, the guide uses a few local facts to add flavor between games and bar stops.

That approach works best if you want an easygoing night with structure. You can arrive without planning every venue, let the guide set the pace, and focus on the group. You might visit places you would not have picked on your own, which is useful on a first Broadway visit.

The trade-off is that the precise bar sequence is not laid out in detail. The experience is built around the guide and the activities, so the quality of the night depends partly on the group’s mood and the guide’s energy. Jimmy has been singled out for keeping birthday groups and mixed groups engaged, but the activity is not a quiet, highly scripted walking tour.

Line Dancing in the Open Air

The line dancing is one of the most distinctive parts of the crawl, but you should set your expectations correctly. The guide teaches a quick routine outdoors, in a street or courtyard setting, rather than offering a long lesson in a dance studio or honky-tonk.

I like that this gets you moving early. You do not need previous dance experience, and the outdoor setting makes the activity feel connected to Broadway rather than sealed inside one venue. It also gives your group an easy way to loosen up before the trivia and drinks take over.

Still, this is not a traditional line-dancing class. If your main goal is to learn several country dances step by step, you should choose a dedicated dance lesson instead. Here, the dancing is a short, funny group activity designed to get everyone involved, including people who might normally avoid the dance floor.

The guide’s role matters. Jimmy’s appeal comes from making the routine feel low-pressure and playful. You may make mistakes, but that is part of the point. This is more about shared laughs and cowboy atmosphere than clean footwork.

Cowboy Trivia and the Competitive Spirit

The trivia gives the crawl a useful change of pace. Instead of spending the full two hours moving from one drink to the next, you take part in questions and team competition along the way.

The subject is cowboy-themed, and prizes go to the winning team. The activity can also involve collecting stars or points, adding a small contest to the night. That structure is especially helpful for birthday parties, friend groups, and mixed groups who want a reason to interact instead of splitting into separate conversations.

You do not need to arrive as a country music expert. The trivia is presented as a social game, not an exam. Some people will know more than others, and the team format keeps that from becoming a problem.

The best part is the pacing. A short trivia round can pull the group together after a bar stop, while the dancing and bull riding offer different ways to participate. If you dislike public games or being called on, you may find this part less comfortable, but the overall mood is meant to be friendly rather than serious.

Discounted Moonshine, Beer, and Cocktails

The crawl includes discounts of 50 percent on selected moonshine, beers, shots, and cocktails. Apple pie moonshine received special attention as a memorable choice, so it may appeal to you if you want to try a distinctly Southern-style drink.

The discount can improve the value of the $60 price, but do not treat it as an unlimited open bar. You still pay for the drinks you order, and the exact drink selection or discount process is not specified. Ask the guide or venue staff which drinks qualify before ordering if the savings are important to you.

I appreciate the way the drinks are paired with activities. You can have a drink, join a game, then move on to dancing or bull riding. That makes the crawl feel more like a hosted night out than a simple discount card.

You should also pace yourself. The tour includes shots and moonshine, plus a mechanical bull and outdoor movement. The food stop helps, but it is still wise to decide in advance how much you want to drink. The point is to enjoy the whole route, not to lose the last hour.

Mechanical Bull Riding at Half Price

Mechanical bull riding is the big physical feature of this experience. The crawl provides half-priced rides, letting you try a classic Nashville party activity for less than the normal rate.

You do not need to be a real cowboy. The appeal is the challenge and the spectacle, not serious riding skill. Some people may take it seriously for a few seconds, while others will treat it as a funny photo opportunity and cheer from the side.

The bull stop also gives the crawl a clear highlight. Line dancing and trivia involve the whole group, but bull riding lets individual members take a turn while everyone else watches. That mix works well for groups with different comfort levels.

If you have physical limitations or simply do not want to ride, you can still take part in the rest of the crawl. The experience requires you to manage stairs and participate in a walking, bar-based outing, but the bull ride itself is an optional activity within the broader program.

The Free Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

A free Nashville hot chicken sandwich is included at a Broadway restaurant and kitchen. This is one of the strongest practical features because a food stop gives you a break from alcohol and adds a taste of the city’s famous spicy specialty.

The sandwich is more than a bonus snack. Nashville hot chicken is part of the city’s modern food identity, and trying it during a Broadway outing makes the evening feel more local than a night built only around familiar bar drinks.

The exact restaurant is not named in the available details, so you should not book this expecting a particular famous chicken shop. What you can count on is a sandwich at a local Broadway restaurant as part of the experience.

If you have a low tolerance for spicy food, ask about the heat level before eating. The activity description does not specify the spice level or whether other food choices are available. The sandwich is included, but it may not replace a full dinner for everyone.

Jimmy, the Fake Cowboy Guide

The guide is central to the experience. The official theme calls him a real-life fake cowboy, which tells you what kind of hosting to expect: jokes, playful cowboy character, a little Nashville background, and plenty of audience interaction.

Jimmy has been especially praised for his energy. Birthday groups and groups made up of people from different parts of the country found that he helped everyone join in quickly. His style appears to be a major reason the crawl feels personal instead of like a standard bar route.

He also keeps track of the games, dancing, stars, and prizes. That is important on Broadway, where crowds and noise can make it hard for a large group to stay organized. A good guide gives the evening shape without making it feel rigid.

You should book this with the right sense of humor. The cowboy persona is deliberately playful, and the jokes are part of the product. If you want a serious account of Nashville’s past or a quiet tasting tour, this is not the right match. If you want a host who gets people talking and laughing, the format makes sense.

Is $60 a Fair Price?

At $60, the crawl is not the cheapest way to spend an evening on Broadway. You could walk the strip for free and choose your own bars. The question is whether you would actually use the included extras.

The price includes:

• A cowboy hat in your choice of five colors and sizes
• Guided line-dancing instruction
• Cowboy trivia with prizes
• Discounts on moonshine, beer, shots, and cocktails
• Half-price mechanical bull riding
• A live English-speaking guide
• A Nashville hot chicken sandwich

That is a solid package for a group that plans to drink, eat, play games, and try the bull. The value gets weaker if you do not drink, do not want to dance, skip the bull, and would rather choose every bar yourself.

I see the strongest value for birthdays, bachelor or bachelorette groups, and friends looking for a ready-made Broadway night. The included food and discounts help offset the price, while the hat gives you something to take home. Gratuity is not included, so plan to tip the guide separately.

The tour is also commonly booked well ahead of time, with an average booking lead time of about 45 days. That suggests you should not leave it until the last moment if the date matters, especially for a planned group celebration.

Timing, Walking, and Group Comfort

The activity lasts about two hours and 15 minutes and ends back at Big Machine Brewery & Distillery. Returning to the start makes the evening easier to organize, especially if you have dinner plans, a rideshare pickup, or another Broadway activity afterward.

You need to handle stairs and move through a busy entertainment area. Public transportation is nearby, and most people can participate, but the tour is not designed around elevators or a low-mobility route.

Weather can affect the experience. Since some dancing takes place outdoors, poor weather may lead to a new date or a full refund. The operator also requires a minimum number of participants, so a cancellation for that reason brings the same choice of a different date or a full refund.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. Keep the local Nashville time in mind when calculating the deadline.

Who Should Book the Cowboy Pub Crawl?

I would choose this crawl if you want a social Broadway night with built-in activities. It suits people who enjoy group games, casual jokes, themed photos, drink specials, and the chance to try a mechanical bull without paying the full ride price.

It is a particularly good fit for birthday celebrations. The group competition, cowboy hats, and guide-led activities give the night more shape than simply meeting at a bar. You also get a meal, which helps keep the evening from becoming a long stretch of drinking.

I would be more cautious if you want deep cultural context, a formal dance lesson, or a carefully planned list of top music venues. The history is light, the dance routine is short, and the experience depends on the group’s willingness to participate.

For a first visit to Nashville, this can work as an easy introduction to Broadway’s party side. Just remember that it shows you Nashville through its nightlife and cowboy humor, not through museums, historic sites, or a serious music tour.

Should You Book It?

Book the Cowboy Pub Crawl if the idea of wearing a hat, learning a quick outdoor dance, competing in trivia, eating hot chicken, and taking a turn on a mechanical bull sounds like a good Nashville night. The strongest reasons to go are the energetic guide style, the mix of activities, and the practical extras included in the $60 price.

Skip it if you want a quiet evening, a full dance lesson, or complete control over every bar and drink. For everyone else, especially a group celebrating something, this is a fun and well-organized way to make Broadway feel like an event rather than just a row of bars.

FAQ

Where does the Cowboy Pub Crawl start and finish?

The crawl starts at Big Machine Brewery & Distillery, 122 3rd Ave S, Nashville, Tennessee 37201. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is included in the $60 price?

The price includes line-dancing lessons, discounted drinks, cowboy trivia with prizes, an English-speaking live cowboy guide, half-priced mechanical bull riding, a cowboy hat, and a Nashville hot chicken sandwich.

Are drinks included in the ticket?

Drinks are not listed as free. The activity provides discounts of 50 percent on selected moonshine, beers, shots, and cocktails.

Do I receive a cowboy hat?

Yes. You can choose a cowboy hat on arrival from five colors and sizes.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted.