Honky Tonk Hideaway · Wedgewood-Houston

Entire Venue Buyouts & Private Events in Nashville

Bring your celebration across the Main Bar, Hat Bar Speakeasy and outdoor Beer Garden at Honky Tonk Hideaway in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood.

Plan a corporate gathering, wedding celebration, holiday party or multi-space event with catering, drinks and optional Nashville entertainment. Our team confirms the included spaces, guest flow, privacy arrangements and usable capacity for your date. Room capacities are not additive.

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Custom Capacity Confirmed for your layout
Three Event Spaces Main Bar · Hat Bar · Patio
Indoor & Outdoor One coordinated event plan
Free Parking Across at 1338 Lewis St
Make room for your kind of party

Three Spaces. One Event Plan.

These are individual room capacities, not a combined venue capacity. Our team confirms your total guest count and how the spaces work together.

Main Bar

155 cocktail · 90 seated

Your indoor gathering place.

A 2,500 sq. ft. room with a horseshoe bar, stage, house audio and 11 TVs.

Hat Bar Speakeasy

100 standing · 70 seated

Cocktails with a creative option.

A 2,800 sq. ft. private lounge with optional trucker or cowboy hat styling. Hat-making is arranged separately.

Outdoor Beer Garden

175 standing · 80–90 seated

Take part of the party outside.

A 4,000 sq. ft. patio with its own bar, shade sails, murals and lawn games by request.

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

Made for your gathering

One Venue. A Celebration With More Possibilities.

A Planned Guest Flow

Use different spaces for mingling, food and activities. The team confirms access routes, room inclusions and your event’s usable capacity.

Coordinated Food & Bars

Plan buffet stations, drink tickets or hosted beverage arrangements with one events team. Menu, service locations and staffing are included in your quote.

Nashville Experiences

Request indoor mechanical bull riding, custom hat sessions, DJs or live music. Each extra is included only when requested, priced and approved.

41+ TVs Across the Venue

Discuss your presentation, screen and audio needs for each area. One wireless microphone is included; additional equipment and technicians are quoted as needed.

Seating and hat displays in the Honky Tonk Hat Bar
The practical details

Entire Venue Event Guidelines

Privacy & Party-Bus Check-In

Your agreement confirms the included spaces and privacy arrangements. The party-bus check-in station remains operational even when all available venue areas are reserved; party-bus guests cannot use your private Beer Garden bar or seating.

Setup & Guest Arrival

A two-hour pre-event setup window is available if needed. Coordinate approved vendors, loading routes and soundchecks with Honky Tonk Hideaway. Guests enter at the contracted event start; setup does not reduce booked event time.

Guests, Decor & Catering

Guests under 21 may attend before 6 p.m.; anyone under 18 must have a guardian. After 6 p.m., the venue is 21+. Coordinate decor and catering with the team. Outside cakes require approval, with a $15 cake-cutting, plate and utensil fee. Smoking and vaping are prohibited on the premises.

Weather & Outdoor Sound

The Beer Garden has UV shade sails, summer misting fans and patio heaters for cooler months. Shade sails are not waterproof. Confirm a rain plan that fits your booked indoor spaces and guest count; no additional indoor backup is guaranteed. Amplified outdoor sound ends at 11:30 p.m.

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 celebration.

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 Entire Venue Event Experience

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

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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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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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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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.

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Entire Venue Event FAQs

Space & event options

Which spaces can an Entire Venue buyout include?

An Entire Venue event can include the Main Bar, Hat Bar Speakeasy and outdoor Beer Garden. Honky Tonk Hideaway confirms the spaces included in your agreement, layout and privacy arrangements for your date.

How many guests can an Entire Venue event accommodate?

Honky Tonk Hideaway confirms the total usable capacity for each Entire Venue event. Individual room capacities are not additive. The Main Bar accommodates 90 seated or up to 155 cocktail-reception guests; the Hat Bar accommodates 70 seated or 100 standing; the Beer Garden accommodates 80–90 seated or up to 175 standing. Catering, guest flow, activities and access routes affect the approved event plan.

Is the entire property completely closed to party-bus guests during a buyout?

Your agreement confirms the included spaces and privacy arrangements. The party-bus check-in station remains operational even when all available venue areas are reserved; party-bus guests cannot use your private Beer Garden bar or seating.

Screens, sound & activities

Are custom hats, mechanical bull rides or entertainment included automatically?

No. Hat styling, mechanical bull riding, DJs, live music and other activities are optional event components. Requested experiences, materials, staffing, equipment, timing and prices must be approved and included in your custom quote.

Weather & outdoor comfort

What happens if rain affects the Beer Garden during an Entire Venue event?

Discuss a weather plan before booking. The shade sails are not waterproof. Any indoor arrangements depend on the spaces reserved in your agreement, group size and usable capacity. Do not assume an additional indoor room or guaranteed rain backup is included.

Booking & event guidelines

Can guests discuss accessibility needs before booking?

The venue entrance and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Contact Honky Tonk Hideaway to discuss routes and seating across the spaces in your event. Request accommodations at least seven days ahead when possible; later requests are considered individually.

Can an Entire Venue event happen outside regular public hours?

Yes. Private events can take place outside normal public hours. Events are typically booked in three-hour blocks; the agreement confirms your date, event hours, setup timing and services.

Is setup time available before an Entire Venue event?

A two-hour pre-event setup window is available if needed. Coordinate approved vendors, loading routes and soundchecks with Honky Tonk Hideaway. Guests enter at the contracted event start; setup does not reduce booked event time.

How is pricing confirmed for an Entire Venue 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.

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1343 Lewis Street · Wedgewood-Houston · Nashville, TN 37210
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