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Santa's Pub

Flaunt your karaoke chops at this pitch-perfect dive bar.

Nashville, Tennessee

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Christmas, 365 days a year.   @nashventures used with permission
The vibe in the Christmas light-strewn interior.   Diana Hubbell for Gastro Obscura
A pair of regulars singing a duet.   Diana Hubbell for Gastro Obscura
Cheap beer and good tunes await in this double-wide dive.   @newkidsofnash used with permission
Remember to tip your bartender.   Diana Hubbell for Gastro Obscura
The bar is high on karaoke nights.   Diana Hubbell for Gastro Obscura
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Situated a safe distance from the freewheeling mania of Broadway, Nashville’s honky tonk ground zero, Santa’s Pub is blissfully free from bachelorettes and bullshit. The owner, nicknamed “Santa” for his Kris Kringle-worthy beard, is something of an icon around these parts. 

Gussied up with Christmas lights, North Pole-centric paraphernalia, and a decade’s worth of Sharpie bathroom stall graffiti, this converted double-wide trailer is a dive bar stripped down to its essence. Don’t even think about asking for a cocktail—the bartenders stick to dirt-cheap beers, which suits everyone just fine. You’re not here for fussy drinks; you’re here for the vibes. 

Santa’s Pub is the type of watering hole where just about everyone is a regular—and those that aren’t will feel like it after an hour or two. The crowd is a mix of crusty old-timers, twentysomethings downing PBRs, and warmly welcomed travelers. 

On any given night, half the room is probably in a band—a fact that comes in handy when it’s karaoke time. Expect to hear some killer country music covers, all without paying a cover charge. If you plan on taking your turn at the mic, know that Santa takes the stage rules seriously: “No Beer, No Cussin', and No Cigarettes on Santa's stage!” Sing a song that’s too vulgar and expect to be booted off.

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The bar is cash-only and open Wednesday through Sunday, 4 p.m. until 3 a.m. If possible, swing by on Sunday nights to catch the house band.

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June 30, 2023

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Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford Ave
Nashville, Tennessee, 37204
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36.127431, -86.767227
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