Hard Rock Cafe Nashville

The basics

Hard Rock Cafe Nashville is near many other music-related spots, such as the Ryman Auditorium, Johnny Cash Museum, George Jones Museum, and Schermerhorn Symphony Center. It's a convenient spot for lunch or dinner when sightseeing. You can also swing by on a guided pub crawl. Hard Rock Cafe Nashville hosts live events, including musical performances. Check the website for the most up-to-date info.

Things to know before you go

• Stop by the restaurant before or after crossing the 3,150-foot (960-meter) pedestrian-only bridge spanning the Cumberland River; it’s about a block from the Hard Rock Cafe.

• The Hard Rock Cafe is wheelchair-accessible, and Wi-Fi is available.

• The first stop on the Old Town Trolley sightseeing tour is close to the restaurant.

How to get there

Hard Rock Cafe Nashville is in downtown Nashville’s Historic District on Broadway between First and Second Avenues. It’s within walking distance of the Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Bridgestone Arena, and Nissan Stadium, among other attractions. The Riverfront public transit stop is less than a block from the café.

When to get there

The restaurant and bar are open Monday through Thursday and Sundays, from late morning to around midnight, and a bit later on Fridays and Saturdays. The store is open Sunday through Thursday, from morning to restaurant close. You’ll encounter the biggest crowds on the weekends when visitors from near and far travel to Nashville.

Johnny Cash Museum

A short walk from the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, the Johnny Cash Museum is a must-visit for country music fans. To create the museum, one of Cash’s close friends gathered and cataloged the singer’s memorabilia, which became the basis of this popular attraction. You’ll discover intimate, personal items, including love letters and performance highlights.