Honky Tonk Hideaway · Wedgewood-Houston

Outdoor Beer Garden & Private Event Patio in Nashville

Host up to 175 guests for a standing cocktail reception or 80–90 for seated picnic dining in Wedgewood-Houston. Features open-air picnic seating, shade sails, lawn games, photo mural backdrops, and dedicated outdoor bar service.

Bring your people together at Honky Tonk Hideaway for open-air celebrations, patio cocktails and games at 1343 Lewis Street. Plan food, drinks and entertainment with our team, including your weather arrangements before booking.

Plan Your Beer Garden Event
Up to 175 standing · 80–90 seated
Outdoor Bar Dedicated to your event
Lawn Games Available by request
Free Parking Across at 1338 Lewis St
Make room for your kind of party

Choose How Your Guests Gather

Choose the format that fits how your guests will eat, mingle and celebrate.

Seated picnic dining

80–90 guests

Settle in. Share a meal.

Picnic seating gives birthday crews, team gatherings and casual celebrations a place to sit, eat and catch up.

Standing cocktail reception

175 guests

More mingling. More movement.

An open-air reception makes space for conversation, drink stations and lawn games for a larger guest list.

Seating, catering, activities and access routes affect usable capacity. Honky Tonk Hideaway confirms the final event layout.

Made for your gathering

Nashville Character, Built Right In

Shade & Open Air

Heavy-duty UV shade sails let your group spread out outdoors. They provide sun protection, not rain cover.

Murals & Photo Moments

Bring your crew together in front of colorful mural walls for photos that feel like your Nashville celebration.

Cornhole & Giant Jenga

Give guests something to do between conversations. Complimentary lawn games are available by request.

Screens & Your Soundtrack

11 shaded outdoor TVs, outdoor speakers for your playlist and one wireless microphone for private events. Amplified outdoor sound ends at 11:30 p.m.

Friends gathering under shade sails beside the Beer Garden outdoor bar
Plan for the forecast

Outdoor Fun. A Clear Weather Plan.

Our Beer Garden features heavy-duty UV shade sails, misting fans for summer, and commercial patio heaters for cooler months.

In the event of severe rain, outdoor bookings can transition into the indoor Main Bar or Hat Bar Speakeasy subject to availability and group size.

Before you book

Shade sails are not waterproof, and indoor backup is not guaranteed. Confirm your rain plan and event agreement with our team.

The practical details

Beer Garden Event Guidelines

Sound Curfew

Amplified outdoor sound is allowed until 11:30 p.m. Coordinate live music, DJs and playlist arrangements with Honky Tonk Hideaway before your event.

Decor Rules

Free-standing photo backdrops, balloon garlands and floral arrangements are permitted for private rentals. Glitter, confetti cannons and wall adhesives that damage paint are prohibited. Coordinate decor plans with Honky Tonk Hideaway before your event.

Outside Catering Policies

Honky Tonk Hideaway coordinates event catering. Guests cannot independently hire an outside caterer or bring outside food. Cakes and desserts require advance approval, including delivery and storage. A $15 cake-cutting, plate and utensil fee applies.

Keep your people fed & happy

Good Food. Cold Drinks. Your Kind of Party.

Plan catering and bar options with our team, then give your guests time to enjoy the patio.

Chips and dips, canned drinks in ice buckets and colorful shots at Honky Tonk Hideaway Food & drinks at Honky Tonk Hideaway

Buffet Stations

Build your event around jumbo wing platters, taco bars or slider buffets. Confirm your menu, guest count and service with our team.

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Drink Buckets

Bring a round to the table and keep the conversation going. Explore drinks and arrange your event’s bar selections in advance.

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Boozy Slushies

Add a frozen Nashville favorite to your patio plans. Ask which slushies are available for your date and event.

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Make it your own

Build Your Beer Garden Event Experience

Optional experiences are arranged and priced separately as part of your custom event plan.

A guest riding the indoor mechanical bull at Honky Tonk Hideaway

Mechanical Bull Riding

Upgrade your event with indoor mechanical bull riding. Confirm rider requirements, the activity location, timing and pricing in your event quote.

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A Honky Tonk Hat Bar team member helping a guest choose a custom cowboy hat

Custom Hat Experiences

Add private trucker or cowboy hat styling. Our team plans the materials, staffing and guest rotations with you.

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A DJ performing with a mixing controller at Honky Tonk Hideaway

DJs & Live Music

Let our team coordinate a local DJ or live band for your celebration. Entertainment, equipment, soundcheck and pricing require advance approval.

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Know how your event is quoted

Pricing & Booking Details

Private events are quoted as a custom flat event fee based on the date, timing, guest count, food and beverage plans, and approved add-ons. Your quote includes the reserved space, required staffing and security, selected services, and applicable sales tax. Any food-and-beverage minimum is confirmed in your quote.

A 23% service charge and a separate 20% gratuity are additional. Credit-card payments carry a 3% processing fee; debit and ACH payments do not. A signed agreement and a 50% deposit confirm the booking. The deposit is based on the combined event fee, service charge and gratuity.

Private events are typically booked in three-hour blocks and can take place outside normal public hours. A two-hour pre-event setup window is available if needed and arranged in advance. Final guest count and the remaining balance are due seven days before the event; bookings within seven days require payment at booking.

A few details before you book

Beer Garden Event FAQs

Space & event options

How many people can the Beer Garden accommodate?

The Beer Garden accommodates up to 175 guests for a standing cocktail reception or up to 80–90 guests for seated picnic dining. Final capacity depends on the seating, catering, entertainment and access layout confirmed with Honky Tonk Hideaway.

Is the space exclusive to the reserved group?

A privately rented Beer Garden is exclusive to your group except for the party-bus check-in station. Party-bus guests may access that station, but not your private beer-garden bar or seating. The check-in station remains operational even when all available venue areas are reserved.

What is included in the rental?

Your custom quote defines the space, food and beverage, required staffing and security, and requested approved extras. Guest Wi-Fi is available at no additional charge. One wireless microphone is included with a private event. Coordinate microphone setup with Honky Tonk Hideaway.

Screens, sound & activities

How many TVs are outside, and can you see them in direct sunlight?

There are 11 outdoor TVs. They are shaded to block direct sunlight and can be viewed during the daytime with little glare.

Can guests have a live acoustic musician or DJ in the Beer Garden?

Yes. You can have a live acoustic musician or DJ in the Beer Garden. Amplified outdoor sound is allowed until 11:30 p.m.

Can guests play their own music playlist outside?

Yes. The Beer Garden has outdoor speakers with plug-and-play connectivity for your own playlist.

Weather & outdoor comfort

What is the bad-weather backup plan if it rains on the event date?

Management may move your event indoors if suitable space and capacity are available, but an indoor backup is not guaranteed. Discuss a rain plan before booking. Confirm any deposit-transfer terms, rescheduling fees and indoor contingency-hold requirements with the team in your event agreement.

Are the shade sails waterproof, or do they only provide sun protection?

The shade sails provide sun protection only. They are not waterproof and do not provide protection from rain.

Can guests rent or set up an event tent in the Beer Garden?

Yes. You can rent a tent for the Beer Garden area. Coordinate the tent and setup arrangements with the Honky Tonk Honky Tonk Hideaway team before your event.

Booking & event guidelines

How do guests reserve the Beer Garden?

Send your date, event times, occasion and guest count using the request button. The team confirms availability and provides a quote. A signed agreement and required 50% deposit confirm the booking.

Can guests discuss accessibility needs?

The venue entrance and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Contact the team about the route and seating within your chosen space. Request private-event accommodations at least seven days ahead when possible; later requests are considered individually.

Are decorations and photo backdrops allowed in the Beer Garden?

Free-standing photo backdrops, balloon garlands and floral arrangements are permitted for private rentals. Glitter, confetti cannons and wall adhesives that damage paint are prohibited. Coordinate decor plans with Honky Tonk Hideaway before your event.

Are outside catering and celebration cakes allowed in the Beer Garden?

Honky Tonk Hideaway coordinates event catering. Guests cannot independently hire an outside caterer or bring outside food. Cakes and desserts require advance approval, including delivery and storage. A $15 cake-cutting, plate and utensil fee applies.

How is pricing confirmed for a Beer Garden private event?

Private events are quoted as a custom flat event fee based on the date, timing, guest count, food and beverage plans, and approved add-ons. Your quote includes the reserved space, required staffing and security, selected services, and applicable sales tax. Any food-and-beverage minimum is confirmed in your quote. A 23% service charge and a separate 20% gratuity are additional. Credit-card payments carry a 3% processing fee; debit and ACH payments do not. A signed agreement and a 50% deposit confirm the booking. The deposit is based on the combined event fee, service charge and gratuity.

Are guests under 21 allowed at private events?

Guests under 21 may attend before 6 p.m. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. After 6 p.m., all guests must be 21 or older with valid government-issued photo ID, including during private events.

What are you celebrating?

Make Your Beer Garden Event Your Own

Let’s make it your gathering place

Plan Your Beer Garden Event

1343 Lewis Street · Wedgewood-Houston · Nashville, TN 37210
Free guest parking across the street at 1338 Lewis Street and along Lewis Street.

Plan Your Beer Garden Event