Honky Tonk Hideaway · Wedgewood-Houston

Large Private Event Space in Nashville | Main Bar Buyouts

Host up to 155 Guests for Corporate Events, Receptions & Game Day Takeovers in Wedgewood-Houston.

Bring your people together in the Main Bar at Honky Tonk Hideaway: 2,500 sq. ft. of indoor event space for 90 seated dining guests or up to 155 at a cocktail reception. Gather around the horseshoe bar, use the stage for your entertainment, and plan catering and drinks with our team.

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Up to 155 cocktail · 90 seated
Horseshoe Bar Up to 3 private bartenders
Stage & 11 TVs House audio & wireless mic
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 dining

90 guests

Gather around the table.

Bring your group together for a meal, toasts and conversation. High-tops, communal tables and bar seating can be arranged with the venue.

Standing cocktail reception

155 guests

Give the celebration room.

Plan a reception, corporate mixer or game-day takeover around the horseshoe bar and stage. Catering and entertainment affect the final layout.

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

Made for your gathering

A Nashville Bar That Becomes Your Event Space

The Horseshoe Bar

Keep your gathering centered around the Main Bar, with up to three dedicated private bartenders. Staffing is confirmed in your event quote.

11 TVs & HDMI

Share one presentation or brand video across Main Bar TVs using single-feed HDMI mirroring. Presentations must be tested 24–48 hours ahead.

Stage, Sound & Toasts

Plan a DJ, live band or speeches using the stage and house audio. One wireless microphone is included; coordinate equipment and soundcheck in advance.

A Layout for Your Crew

High-tops, communal tables and bar seating support dining and mingling. Furniture changes are performed or supervised by venue staff.

Main Bar tables, bar seating and sports screens at Honky Tonk Hideaway
The practical details

Main Bar Event Guidelines

Age & ID Requirements

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.

Outside Food & Cakes

Honky Tonk Hideaway coordinates event catering; guests cannot independently hire outside caterers. Outside cakes and desserts require prior approval, including delivery and storage arrangements.

Staffing & Security

Required staffing and security are confirmed in your custom event quote. Coordinate these arrangements with Honky Tonk Hideaway before the event.

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 Main Bar 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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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

Main Bar Event FAQs

Space & event options

Will the Main Bar be private for the reserved group?

Your agreement identifies the reserved Main Bar area and privacy arrangement. Unreserved venue areas remain open to the public, and reserved tables alone do not create an exclusive room.

How many guests can the Main Bar accommodate?

The Main Bar accommodates 90 seated dining guests or up to 155 guests for a cocktail reception. Catering, entertainment, furniture and access routes affect the final layout. Confirm your usable guest count with Honky Tonk Hideaway.

Screens, sound & activities

Can guests request game sound or presentation screens?

Yes. Request your preferred screens, content and sound arrangement in advance. Television connections and custom content must be arranged and tested with the venue before your event; bring any required laptop, adapters and cables.

Can all Main Bar TVs show the same presentation or brand video?

Yes. All Main Bar TVs are controlled through an HDMI connection, allowing you to display a presentation, brand video, photos or another feed across the screens. Arrange and test your connection with the team before your event.

Is there a house sound system and wireless microphone for speeches?

Yes. Honky Tonk Hideaway has a wireless microphone and a house sound system in the Main Bar for private-event announcements, speeches and music.

Can guests play their own Spotify playlist or connect a DJ?

Yes. You can connect directly to the house sound system to play Spotify or your own playlist. DJs can plug into the system as well; an audio engineer is not needed for these connections.

Where are the power outlets for live bands and DJs?

Power outlets are located in the stage floor and on the wall behind the stage. Discuss your equipment and setup needs with the team before your event.

Can the Main Bar lighting be dimmed or customized?

The bar lights are set at a fixed brightness. Custom lighting requires a lighting engineer; discuss your plans with the team before your event.

Booking & event guidelines

How do guests arrange accessibility accommodations?

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

Are guests allowed to decorate for their event?

Decorations require venue approval. Glitter, confetti poppers and smoke machines are prohibited. A complimentary two-hour pre-event setup window is available if needed. Confirm setup timing with Honky Tonk Hideaway; guests enter at the contracted start time.

How do guests confirm their reservation?

Send your date, occasion, timing and guest count. The team confirms availability and prepares a quote. A signed agreement and required 50% deposit confirm your event.

How is pricing confirmed for a Main Bar 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 Main Bar Event Your Own

Let’s make it your gathering place

Plan Your Main Bar 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 Main Bar Event