Food Lower Broadway, Downtown Nashville
Jack's Bar-B-Que
A place to eat in Lower Broadway, Downtown Nashville, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 40 minutes. Best time to go: Early evening.
Why go
Counter-service barbecue on Broadway since the 1970s: pulled pork, brisket and Tennessee whole-hog.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown Nashville, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Robert's Western World and Robert's Western World. At about 40 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Lower Broadway
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 40 min
- Best time
- Early evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Downtown Nashville. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Robert's Western World
Honky-tonk with traditional country bands from late morning to late night.
Drinks · Lower Broadway · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Robert's Western World
Lower Broadway honky-tonk with traditional country bands from late morning to late night and no cover.
Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line - 3Robert's Western World
Classic Broadway honky-tonk with traditional country bands, cold beer and a fried bologna sandwich.
Drinks · Nashville · 0.0 mi straight-line - 4Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
Purple-fronted honky-tonk with three stages and a back door to the Ryman.
Drinks · Lower Broadway · 0.0 mi straight-line - 5Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
Purple-fronted honky-tonk behind the Ryman, open since 1960, with three stages and a rooftop bar.
Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line - 6Ryman Auditorium
The former tabernacle and longtime Grand Ole Opry home, now one of the best-sounding concert halls in the U.S.
Sight · Lower Broadway · 0.0 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Jack's Bar-B-Que is a stop on our Nashville New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Downtown Nashville
2 more curated places to eat in Downtown Nashville. See the full Downtown Nashville guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Nashville
Our climate figures for Downtown Nashville come from nearby Nashville. Average daily highs in Nashville run from 46°F in January to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Jack's Bar-B-Que itself, we suggest: Early evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Nashville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Nashville weather by month (covers Downtown Nashville).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 36.16099, -86.77800
- Destination
- Downtown Nashville, Tennessee
Jack's Bar-B-Que: quick answers
How much time do you need at Jack's Bar-B-Que?
Plan on about 40 minutes at Jack's Bar-B-Que. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Jack's Bar-B-Que?
Our pick: Early evening. Insider tip: A quick, cheap meal before heading up to Bicentennial Mall.
Which TripsCircle routes include Jack's Bar-B-Que?
Jack's Bar-B-Que appears on Nashville New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Jack's Bar-B-Que to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Nashville.
Plan Downtown Nashville
- Downtown Nashville travel guide 9 places
- Nashville weather (covers Downtown Nashville) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Nashville
- Music City Midnight Activity
- John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge Sight
- The Hermitage Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.