Hop-On Hop-Off Brewery Trolley Tour (West Loop)

Nashville’s beer scene spreads beyond Broadway, and this seven-stop trolley loop gives you a simple way to reach it without arranging several rides. Starting at noon, you can board near the Omni Nashville Hotel, ride the full one-hour circuit, and hop off at breweries such as Tennessee Brew Works, Jackalope, and Diskin Cider.

I like the unlimited rides for the day, which lets you set your own pace, and I like the friendly driver-led feel. Guides named Mel, Trevor, Michael, Adam, and Melissa have been praised for beer suggestions, food tips, music, and neighborhood commentary. The main drawback is time: seven stops in roughly seven hours can become a long day, and you may not have time to linger at every brewery.

Key points at a glance

• One-hour trolley loop: Board at the Omni Nashville Hotel or join at any listed brewery.
• Seven different drink stops: The route includes six breweries plus Diskin Cider, giving you more variety than a beer-only outing.
• A break from Broadway: The stops take you into Nashville neighborhoods away from the busiest downtown bars.
• Friendly driver-hosts: Mel, Trevor, Michael, Adam, and Melissa are among the drivers praised for recommendations and good music.
• Flexible pacing: You can ride the entire route or hop off at only four or five stops, as some guests have chosen.
• $45 for about seven hours: The value comes from transportation and flexibility, especially if you would otherwise pay for several separate rides.

Why this trolley works beyond Broadway

Nashville is famous for honky-tonks, live music, and neon signs, but that is only one part of the city’s drinking culture. This tour takes you toward breweries in areas such as Wedgewood-Houston and the West Loop, where the day feels less tied to the downtown party circuit.

I like that the trolley is more than a shuttle between bars. The ride gives you a look at different neighborhoods while a driver handles the roads. It also creates a social setting without forcing you into a formal tasting lecture. You can ask about the next stop, compare notes with the people on board, or simply enjoy the music and scenery between breweries.

The route runs on a one-hour loop. That matters. You are not locked into a single guided group moving from one venue to the next. You can step off, order what interests you, and catch a later trolley when you are ready. The exact pace depends on how long you stay and how the day’s loop works, so I would treat the tour as a flexible afternoon plan rather than a tightly timed brewery class.

The listed start is 12:00 p.m., with the Omni Nashville Hotel as the main boarding point on the 5th Avenue side of the building. You can also join at one of the brewery stops, which helps if you are already staying or dining nearby.

Tennessee Brew Works starts the tasting trail

Tennessee Brew Works is the first listed brewery after the downtown departure. Its focus is on beer made with quality, natural ingredients, with an effort to use products from local farms when possible.

That mission gives this stop a useful introduction to Tennessee brewing. You are not just moving from taproom to taproom. You begin with a brewery that connects its beers to the state’s land, traditions, and food culture. If you want to ask about ingredients or how local sourcing affects beer, this is a good place to start.

The practical advantage is variety. You can use this first stop to get a sense of what styles appeal to you before choosing beers at later venues. The practical warning is simple: it is easy to drink too quickly at the beginning of a seven-hour outing. Start with a measured pour or a style you know you enjoy, then keep the rest of the day in mind.

New Heights brings hop-forward ales and stouts

New Heights Brewing Company offers a different angle. Its beer range includes intensely hoppy IPAs, clean ales, and full imperial stouts.

I like having this contrast early in the route. Tennessee Brew Works emphasizes place and ingredients, while New Heights gives you a chance to compare brewing styles. If you enjoy hops, this may be one of your most useful stops. If you prefer darker beer, the imperial stout provides a heavier option than a crisp ale.

You do not need to like every style offered at every stop. That is part of the point of the loop. A beer drinker who wants bold flavors can seek out IPAs and stouts, while someone who prefers lighter drinks can stay with clean ales or choose cider later at Diskin.

Fait la Force focuses on Belgian-style beer

Fait la Force Brewing takes inspiration from Belgian traditions, including Trappist, farmhouse, and saison beers. These styles often appeal to people who want beer with expressive yeast character, layered flavors, or a farmhouse feel.

This stop adds another change of pace. Instead of focusing mainly on hops or imperial strength, the brewery’s stated influence points toward Belgian-style complexity and variety. If you are curious about saisons or farmhouse beers, pay attention here and ask the driver or taproom staff what is best suited to your taste.

The name and style also make Fait la Force a useful stop for anyone who wants the tour to feel like more than a standard pub crawl. You are sampling different brewing traditions across several local businesses, not repeating the same kind of lager at every stop.

Jackalope’s Ranch is the Wedgewood-Houston stop

At Jackalope Brewing Company, the taproom and brewery are located in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. The venue is known as The Ranch and produces four year-round beers, two seasonal beers, and a rotating selection of limited releases.

That lineup gives you a good chance to try something familiar alongside something less common. If you already know Jackalope’s regular beers, look for a seasonal or limited release. If the brand is new to you, start with one of the year-round offerings and use it as a reference point.

Jackalope also helps show why this tour is useful for people who want to get away from central Nashville. You are visiting a brewery in a neighborhood setting rather than spending the entire day on Broadway. One previous group planned to visit only four of the seven stops but stayed longer because the day was so enjoyable. That is a good reminder to leave your schedule loose.

Diskin Cider changes the drink menu

Diskin Cider is the route’s clear change from beer. It uses fresh-pressed apple juice and presents itself as a local Southern cider maker, with traditional and inventive Southern flavors.

I consider this stop important even if you are joining a brewery tour mainly for beer. It gives non-beer drinkers a real alternative rather than asking them to settle for the same drink at every venue. One person who did not usually drink beer still found the overall outing enjoyable, helped by the driver and the range of stops.

Diskin is also useful for pacing. You can choose cider instead of another beer, which may help you keep the afternoon manageable. The route is long enough that variety is more valuable than simply collecting drinks. If you are planning to visit all seven stops, smaller pours and water between tastings are sensible choices.

Marble Fox completes the West Loop circuit

Marble Fox Brewing Company is the final listed stop. The supplied details do not specify its beer styles or taproom setup, so I would treat it as a chance to discover another local brewery rather than arrive with a fixed expectation.

Its place at the end of the circuit gives you flexibility. You can stay aboard for the full route, visit Marble Fox after working through the earlier stops, or use the trolley only for the venues that interest you most. Since the full outing lasts about seven hours, reaching the final stop will require a substantial afternoon commitment.

This is where the hop-on hop-off setup matters most. You are not required to force all seven stops into the day. A group previously paced itself and visited five. That approach makes sense if you want time to enjoy each venue instead of rushing in, ordering quickly, and rushing back out.

The drivers are part of the appeal

The trolley drivers do more than provide transportation. Names associated with particularly strong days include Mel or Melissa, Trevor, Michael, and Adam. Their roles can include explaining what each brewery offers, suggesting beers and food, playing music, and sharing bits of Nashville along the route.

Mel was especially praised for friendly recommendations and a good music selection. Trevor was described as making the full day enjoyable, while Michael was noted for his knowledge of the breweries and lively manner. Adam was praised for being helpful and well informed about the stops. These comments point to a tour where the driver can shape the mood of the afternoon.

You should still expect some variation. A driver’s personality, the people on your trolley, and the pace at each brewery will affect your day. The core benefit remains the same: you have someone handling transportation while you focus on choosing drinks and enjoying the city.

What $45 gets you in practical terms

The price is $45 per person. For roughly seven hours of access to a trolley serving seven stops, that can be a good deal if you plan to visit several venues. The value becomes clearer when you compare it with arranging separate rides between breweries, especially for a group that wants to drink and does not want anyone assigned to drive.

The fee is for the tour and transportation. Your food and drinks at the breweries are not listed as included, so plan your spending around the beers, ciders, meals, and snacks you choose along the way. The tour is best value when you use the hop-on hop-off feature rather than riding once and leaving after a single stop.

I would not book it solely to save money on one short transfer. I would book it if you want an afternoon of brewery hopping and would otherwise need several rides. The price also buys convenience and flexibility, not a private tasting at each venue.

Who will enjoy this most

This outing suits beer fans who want to compare local styles without planning their own route. It also works for mixed groups, since Diskin Cider gives you a non-beer option and the drivers can help direct you toward different kinds of drinks.

I would recommend it for friends, couples, family groups with adults of legal drinking age, and visitors who want to see a side of Nashville away from the most crowded downtown bars. The trolley atmosphere also helps solo visitors or smaller groups meet other people during the day.

You need to be 21 or older to consume alcohol. Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The route is near public transportation, though the key appeal is that you can join directly at the Omni or at a brewery.

This may not suit you if you want a quiet, in-depth brewery tour at one location. It may also be a poor fit if your Nashville schedule is packed, since the start is at noon and the full route takes about seven hours. Bad weather can also affect the operation, so keep that in mind when planning an outdoor-focused day.

Tips for making seven stops manageable

I would begin with a plan, but not an overly strict one. Pick two or three breweries you most want to visit, then use the rest of the day to decide how you feel.

• Pace yourself from the first stop.
• Use Diskin Cider as a change of drink style if it suits you.
• Ask the driver what each stop is best known for.
• Leave room for food, since several hours of tasting is better with meals or snacks.
• Do not assume you need to complete every stop to get value.
• Keep your phone ticket ready for boarding.
• Confirm the next trolley timing with the driver before leaving a brewery.

The one-hour loop gives you freedom, but it also requires attention. If you linger too long, you may wait for the next circuit. That is not a major flaw, but it means you should avoid treating the trolley like an on-demand taxi.

Cancellation and weather details

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted, and cancellations inside that period are not refunded.

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund. Confirmation is provided when you book, and the ticket is mobile, so you do not need a printed voucher.

Should you book the West Loop trolley?

Book this tour if you want a full afternoon of local beer, cider, neighborhood views, and easy transportation. At $45, it offers good value for anyone planning several stops, especially if the alternative is paying for multiple rides.

I would choose it over a standard downtown bar crawl if you want to see Nashville beyond Broadway. I would also choose it for a group with mixed tastes, since the route includes Belgian-style beer, IPAs, ales, stouts, seasonal releases, and cider.

Skip it if you want a short activity, a private guide, or a detailed production tour at every brewery. For most adults looking for a relaxed, social way to sample Nashville’s brewing scene, the trolley’s flexibility is the reason to book. Start at noon, pace yourself, and let the route rather than a checklist shape your day.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The main departure point is the Omni Nashville Hotel, on the 5th Avenue side of the building.

What time does the tour start?

The listed start time is 12:00 p.m.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately seven hours. The trolley operates on a loop that takes about one hour.

How many breweries are included?

The route lists seven drink stops: Tennessee Brew Works, New Heights Brewing Company, Fait la Force Brewing, Jackalope Brewing Company, Diskin Cider, Marble Fox Brewing Company, and the downtown departure point at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

Can I join the trolley at a brewery?

Yes. You can start downtown or join the trolley at one of the brewery stops.

Are drinks included in the $45 price?

The provided tour details list the price as $45 per person but do not state that beer, cider, or food is included. Plan to pay for the drinks and food you choose at each venue.

Do I have to visit all seven stops?

No. The hop-on hop-off format lets you use the trolley at your own pace. You can ride the full loop or visit fewer stops.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded. If poor weather cancels the experience, you will be offered another date or a full refund.