Nashville Pub Crawl Golf Game by Golf Cart

Nashville’s bar golf turns a pub crawl into a moving putting contest. Your group gets a private golf cart, a caddie and guide, putters, and a portable green. You’ll stop at up to five bars, take a shot at each challenge, and keep score. The lowest total wins.

I like two things right away: you see more than Broadway, including Midtown and areas near Music Row, and the golf gives your group something to do between drinks. Guides such as Cam, Joe, Tyler, Richie, and Foster have added local facts, jokes, and even songs to the ride. The main drawback is pace. Two hours across five stops can feel quick, especially if your group wants a long drink at every bar.

Key details before you book

• Five-bar route with a putting contest: Your score controls drink selections and can add penalty points.
• Private golf cart for your group: You ride between stops with a local caddie and guide rather than walking the whole crawl.
• A different view of Nashville: The route focuses on Midtown and areas beyond the Broadway strip, with Music Row nearby.
• Best for four or more people: Larger groups create more competition and make the game more amusing.
• $62.47 covers the activity, not drinks: The price includes transport, equipment, the guide, and trip insurance listed at $6.99 per person.
• Rain or shine: Bring photo ID, dress for the weather, and remember that every participant must be at least 21.

How Nashville bar golf works

This is not a quiet sightseeing ride with a token stop at one pub. It is a small-group game built around a traditional pub crawl. Your cart carries the putting gear, and your guide sets the tone as the group moves from one bar to the next.

At each stop, you putt and record your score. Your score can determine a drink choice, while missed shots or rule violations may bring penalty points. As in regular golf, the lowest score wins. The rules give the crawl a little structure, so your group is not simply standing around deciding where to go next.

You do not have to be a serious golfer. In fact, the portable green and changing challenges are meant for fun, not polished technique. A good putter may win, but a lucky bounce and a clever strategy can matter just as much. That keeps the contest friendly for people with very different skill levels.

The drinking part is flexible in one useful way: drinks are not included. You buy your own beverages at the bars. That adds to your final cost, but it also means you can choose what to drink, skip a round, or pace yourself without paying for a package you do not want.

Meeting at 833 9th Avenue South

The tour begins at 833 9th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, and returns to the same meeting point. The departure area is near public transportation, which is helpful if your lodging is not within walking distance.

Plan to arrive ready to start. You need a government-issued ID for the bars, even if you look well over 21. Without it, you will not be admitted. The minimum age is 21 for every participant.

The golf cart is part of the appeal, but it also shapes the experience. You are not covering long distances on foot, and you get a moving view of Nashville between stops. At the same time, a cart has limited space, and the larger the booking, the more important it is to understand how your own group will be arranged.

The listed maximum is 50 people, while the golf game works best with four or more. The wording allows for a fairly large operation, but the private-cart setup means your group receives its own cart and caddie. Ask at booking if your party is especially large and wants to stay together.

Stop one: Joyride Nashville sets the rules

Joyride Nashville is the operating base for the game and the place where the equipment and format come together. Your group receives putters, a mobile putting green, and a private golf cart with a professional caddie and guide.

This first stage matters because it sets the rhythm for the next two hours. You learn how scoring works, how penalties affect the total, and how putting connects to the drink selections. Pay attention at the start. A small rule can become important once the competition gets close.

The guide is not only a driver. The better departures use the ride as part of the experience, with jokes, neighborhood facts, and conversation between bars. Cam and Dylan have been praised for sharing facts about Nashville neighborhoods, while Joe has mixed local information with corny jokes and singing. Tyler, Richie, Mick, Swade, Austin, Will, Foster, Nick, Jeremiah, Jimmy, and Sean have also led departures listed for this experience.

That does not mean you can request a particular guide with certainty. Guide assignments can change. It does show the kind of role the guide plays: part driver, part host, part scorekeeper, and part local storyteller.

Stop two: Midtown bars beyond Broadway

The main crawl visits up to five Nashville bars, with the exact selection based on the route and the day. The focus is on Midtown bars and local hangouts rather than making Broadway the only attraction.

That change of setting is one of the strongest reasons to book. Broadway is famous for its honky-tonks, neon signs, and constant music, but it can also feel like the obvious choice. This cart ride gives you a way to see another side of the city while still enjoying its bar culture.

The stops are not passive sightseeing points. You arrive, take part in the putting challenge, buy a drink if you want one, and then move on. The rules connect one stop to the next, so your score follows you through the route.

Some groups have enjoyed the bar choices enough to remember particular drinks, including root beer float shots at Red Door Saloon. That is a specific example, not a guarantee that your route will include the same bar or drink. The useful point is that the tour leaves room for local specialties and personal choices rather than forcing one fixed beverage package.

The tradeoff is time. Five bars in roughly two hours leaves only a short window at each stop once driving, parking, putting, and scoring are counted. One past participant found the experience rushed and felt the cost was high for the time available. That criticism makes sense, especially if you prefer lingering over a cocktail or listening to live music for a full set.

If your main goal is to spend an hour or more in each bar, choose a regular pub crawl instead. If you want variety, movement, and a group game, the quick pace is part of the design.

Stop three: Downtown Nashville and the cart ride

Downtown Nashville forms part of the wider setting, even though the route is designed to take you beyond the most familiar Broadway strip. The cart gives you short, open-air stretches between stops, which can make the city feel more connected than a taxi-to-bar plan.

The ride is also where the guide can add context. You might hear neighborhood facts, see record-industry landmarks, or get small details about places you would pass without noticing. Will has adjusted plans on the go, and other guides have personalized the outing around how a group wanted to drink and play.

That flexibility is useful, but it can also mean the precise route is not fixed in the way a museum tour is fixed. Bar availability and local conditions can affect destination plans. The experience promises up to five bars, not five named bars every time.

You should also expect the cart to be exposed to the weather. The tour operates in rain, heat, cold, and other conditions, so check the forecast and dress accordingly. A polished party outfit is encouraged, but practical clothing matters more if the weather is poor. Wear shoes and clothes that let you putt, sit comfortably, and handle a short outdoor ride.

Music Row adds a Nashville layer

Music Row is home to record-label offices, radio stations, and recording studios, and it sits at the center of Nashville’s country-music business. The route’s connection to Midtown and nearby areas can put you closer to this working side of the city than a standard Broadway evening would.

Do not book this as a dedicated Music Row history tour. The music business is background context, not the sole focus. Still, it adds meaning to the ride. You are not only moving between bars. You are passing through the part of town tied to the studios, radio, and labels that shaped Nashville’s identity.

For a first visit, this is a good way to break up a Broadway-heavy schedule. You can enjoy the famous strip on another night and use this two-hour outing to see where local nightlife and the country industry overlap.

What the $62.47 price really covers

At $62.47 per person, the cost is reasonable if your group values private transport and a hosted activity. The fee includes the two-hour golf game, private golf-cart transportation for your group, the guide and caddie, the putting equipment, up to five bar stops, and trip insurance listed at $6.99 per person.

Drinks are extra. That distinction matters. A person who buys several cocktails at five stops can spend far more than the advertised tour price. A person who sticks to one or two drinks, chooses less expensive options, or skips a round has much more control over the final bill.

You are also paying for coordination. Without the tour, your group would need to choose bars, arrange transportation, keep everyone together, and invent a game. Here, the cart and guide handle the movement while the putting contest gives the evening a shared focus.

Still, value depends on your priorities. If you only want transportation from one bar to another, $62.47 may feel steep. If you want a private group activity with equipment, local commentary, and a planned route, the price is easier to justify.

The guides make or break the mood

The strongest part of this experience is often the guide’s personality. This is a social outing, and a quiet or distracted guide would leave a lot of weight on the group. The best guides keep the game moving, explain the scoring clearly, share Nashville facts, and make the cart rides entertaining.

Joe has been described as funny, engaging, and full of local facts. Cam has brought an easygoing style, while Tyler has handled cold-weather departures with humor. Richie has personalized the outing around a group’s preferred pace, and Foster has mixed local information with an entertaining manner.

You should expect a casual host rather than a formal history lecturer. The information is bite-sized and delivered between jokes, putting, and bar stops. That suits a party group, birthday outing, or bachelor celebration better than someone seeking a detailed cultural tour.

The guide also manages the practical side. Destinations may need to change, and Will has handled altered plans without letting the day fall apart. That kind of local judgment is valuable on a bar crawl, where timing and access can shift.

Who will enjoy this most

I would choose this for a group of friends who want an activity with their drinks. It works especially well for birthdays, bachelor parties, reunions, and casual group celebrations. The friendly competition gives people something to talk about even if they do not all know each other well.

It is also a good fit if you have already planned time on Broadway and want a different part of Nashville. The tour can show you Midtown bars and neighborhoods without asking you to organize a second night out.

Larger groups may get the most from the contest because more players make the final scores and penalties funnier. Four people is the stated minimum for the game, so a very small pair should choose another activity or confirm that the booking can accommodate them.

I would not pick it for children, anyone under 21, or a person who cannot bring valid ID. I would also think twice if your ideal night means sitting in one bar, ordering a careful drink, and listening to music without interruption.

Simple ways to have a better round

Bring your ID and keep it accessible. You will need it at the bars, and leaving it behind can stop the evening before it starts.

Dress for the forecast. The tour runs in hot, cold, and wet weather, and the cart ride is outdoors. Dress-up clothing is welcome, but comfort and weather protection should come first.

Set a spending limit before you leave. Since drinks are not included, decide how many stops you want to drink at and what kind of beverages fit your budget.

Take the scoring seriously enough to make it fun. Listen to the penalty rules, keep track of your points, and avoid turning the contest into an argument. The low score wins, but the main prize is a good group story.

Book ahead if your dates are fixed. The experience is often reserved about 27 days in advance, which suggests that popular weekends may fill before the last minute.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. A cancellation inside that window is not refunded, and changes made within 24 hours are not accepted.

Should you book Nashville Pub Crawl Golf Game by Golf Cart?

Book it if you want a social, funny way to see Midtown bars, especially with a group of four or more. The private cart, putting game, local guide, and route beyond Broadway give the evening a clear identity. The high 4.9 rating from 81 ratings and 98 percent recommendation figure also fit the experience’s strongest qualities: guides who keep things lively and a format that feels different from a normal pub crawl.

Skip it if you want a slow bar night, included drinks, or a detailed Music Row tour. The two-hour schedule can feel rushed, and your beverage bill comes later. For the right group, though, the competition and cart ride turn a familiar Nashville night out into something more memorable.

FAQ

How long does the Nashville Pub Crawl Golf Game last?

The experience lasts about two hours and returns to the starting point at 833 9th Ave S in Nashville.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes a two-hour golf-game bar tour, private golf-cart transportation for your group, a local professional caddie and guide, putting equipment, stops at up to five Nashville bars, and trip insurance listed at $6.99 per person.

Are drinks included?

No. You buy drinks separately at the bars. The game can determine drink selections based on putting scores, but the beverages themselves are not included.

How old do you have to be?

Every participant must be at least 21 years old. Bring photo ID because the bars require proof of age.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts at 833 9th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA, and ends back at the same meeting point.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not accepted and are not refunded.