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    AJ's Good Time Bar

    3.7 (143 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Karaoke
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    AJ'S GOOD TIME BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Casual
    Loud

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    Katherine P.

    Came here for a work event so had the floor all to ourselves which was cool and the karaoke was very entertaining. Once the bar opened up to others, we definitely heard a lot of great singers. We also spent some time in the 1st floor and music was ok but it was a Wednesday night. The food was just ok but it was preordered chips and salsa, pasta and chicken and it was nothing special.

    Heather Rene A.

    Went here for karaoke. Host was nice and the vibe was fun. Sound was a little off, but it is an odd layout which probably affected that. We had fun singing and the host obliged our quirky requests.

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    Eugene G.

    During a conference in Nashville, the organizers took us by bus down to Broadway to spend an evening on the roof lounge, fourth floor, of AJ's good time bar. This place has live music on each of the four floors, which was really excellent. The service was very good and the food and alcohol, did the job to keep everyone appropriately lubricated and decently fed. If you love live music, and there is plenty of it on Broadway in Nashville, visit AJ's good time bar.

    Chris W.

    DAMN good!! just got back home from deployment and decided to spend one of my first nights home here! i just love it... first night home was the aj concert in tampa actually so the second night home being his bar damn sure made me glad i came back alive lmao keep it up yall!!

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    Paul R.

    I love me some AJ so this was our 1st stop on the Honkey Tonk Trail AKA South Broadway. This is an older divey bar which we loved. Like most of the bars on Broadway, the stage is up front by the street and there is a rooftop area. We opted for the bar. Surprisingly they offer a bountiful selection of craft brews as well as the standards. Both times we visited the band was excellent playing a mix of country standards and newer artists. If this is your scene then you should definitely plan to stop by AJs where it's always 5 o'clock somewhere.

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    Jose C.

    This place doesn't seem as popular as other Honky Tonks on Broadway but still offered great entertainment. Music was great and the drinks were fairly priced. I unfortunately stayed for only a couple of songs and didn't get to go upstairs but will definitely make my way up next time I'm in town.

    Camilla J.

    There are so many roof top bars here in Nashville but this is by far my favorite. They give you excellent service, great drinks and they do not charge you an arm and a half and then serve your drink in a baby cup (like many, many others). I am also very appreciative that they always have great musicians (mostly singer songwriters) that are ok with people listening AND talking. If you like music, but also like to keep your hearing and ear drums intact, this is your place. And hey, its Allan Jacksons place!

    Cindy L.

    AJ's (Alan Jackson) Sara was hysterical, I love her. Jay Bragg Band, two people, him and a woman(Renee) violinist. So good. I WOULD go back.

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    Tony M.

    AJ's was listed as the top honkeytonk in Nashville. It was a nice small bar with good music but there wasn't much to it. The ambiance was ok, the music was as expected, and the service was really good. I can't speak to the food but the drinks were cold. It wouldn't be my first choice on Broadway but I was glad we stopped in for a drink.

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    Amelia M.

    I just had the time of my life at AJ's Good Time Bar! The music and party atmosphere is amazing - I couldn't stop singing along & dancing! The vibes here are wonderful. People are warm, friendly, unpretentious and ready to get down. I was right in front of the stage, but for those not wanting to be in a crowd, there were other places to enjoy a drink in the back of the bar. Prices were high ($6.50 for a bottle of Busch Light), but that is totally understandable... It's the same or more everywhere on Broadway. Plus, you get world-class music with zero cover charge!

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    The bathrooms are gross and they need to hire a janitor to clean up the mess from the Gloryhole

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    Small very lively hi key tonk. Nice staff as well. Worth coming I. For some music and a drink.

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    Super fun!! And the bartender was super nice, loved her. It was quiet until 9 and become super busy after 10.

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    the drinks are comparable to the rest of broadway, with a lot bigger portions than some of the other bars.

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    This place is usually a good spot, but for some reason, our experience this Friday evening was very…read moredifferent. The service was simply not good. We walked in around 5:00 PM, and there were very few people in the bar. We had a party of six, so we sat down at a table and waited. After sitting there for a while without anyone coming over, I finally went to the bar. Shortly after that, a waitress came to our table, so I went back and we placed our order. Then came another long wait, we waited about 20 minutes just to get our drinks, even though the bar was nearly empty. On the bright side, the drinks were great. I ordered an El Carajillo, and it was really good! The horchata crème in it was SOOOO good and definitely the highlight of the visit. Unfortunately, the service issues continued. When the waitress brought the check for me to sign, I realized she had not returned my credit card. I had to track her down to get it back, and while doing so, I ran into another customer who had experienced the exact same thing. They have great drinks and normally provide a good experience, so hopefully this was just an off night. But on this particular Friday evening, with the bar barely occupied, the service definitely missed the mark.

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