The indoor mechanical bull and padded riding area at Honky Tonk Hideaway
Indoor mechanical bull · Sample concept photo
A group cheering together at a table inside Honky Tonk Hideaway
Group celebrations at the Honky Tonk Hideaway · Sample concept photo
The Main Bar at Honky Tonk Hideaway, with long tables, bar seating and TVs
The Honky Tonk Hideaway bar atmosphere · Sample concept photo
Honky Tonk Hideaway · Nashville

The Best Indoor Mechanical Bull Riding in Nashville

Looking for mechanical bull riding near downtown Nashville without the Broadway crowds? Honky Tonk Hideaway offers a premium, PBR-certified indoor mechanical bull at 1343 Lewis Street in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. Public rides cost $10 per ride, and free guest parking is available across the street at 1338 Lewis Street. Bring your friends for a birthday, a weekend outing, or a Nashville celebration with a little friendly competition and plenty of photo opportunities.

As a Wedgewood-Houston bar with mechanical bull riding, Honky Tonk Hideaway gives your crew more to do in one place. Pair your visit with sports on 41+ TVs, boozy slushies, or a separately booked custom hat experience. Public bull rides are offered during designated riding hours; check the ride information below before arriving. Planning a larger celebration? Ask about free VIP group tables or separately booked private event space and private mechanical bull access. Food, drinks, hat making, and private event arrangements are purchased separately from public rides.

  • People don’t have to fight downtown traffic.
  • They don’t have to pay $40 for parking.
  • They don’t have to wait in a 2-hour line to ride it.

Why Ride the Mechanical Bull at Honky Tonk Hideaway?

Bring your people, choose your challenge and make a bull ride part of your visit to Honky Tonk Hideaway.

PBR-Certified Rodeo Feel

Ride Honky Tonk Hideaway’s PBR-certified mechanical bull, with real hide and realistic movement that bring the rodeo spirit to your Nashville outing.

Settings for Beginners & Pros

Try your first ride or take on another challenge. Settings cater to beginners and experienced riders, with a trained operator controlling the ride.

Photo & Video Ready

Wide-open sightlines and great lighting make it easy for your entire group to film TikToks and Reels from every angle.

Riders must be at least 4 years old and weigh no more than 300 pounds. A signed waiver is required; riders under 18 must have a guardian present. Venue entry rules and all rider requirements apply.

Need to Know

The indoor mechanical bull and padded riding area at Honky Tonk Hideaway
The indoor mechanical-bull station at Honky Tonk Hideaway
Guests enjoying the mechanical-bull area at Honky Tonk Hideaway

Waiver Required

All riders must have a signed digital waiver before riding. Children under 18 need a signed waiver and must have a guardian present. Complete the waiver at the bull station before the ride.

Before you ride

Minimum riding age is 4; maximum rider weight is 300 pounds. Venue entry rules still apply.

Rider safety

One rider at a time. No shoes, food, or drinks on the air mattress. Pregnant guests and guests with conditions that could make riding unsafe may not ride. Trained staff may refuse or stop unsafe rides.

Know the limits before you arrive

A ride ends when the rider falls or the trained operator stops it. Only one rider is allowed on the bull or air mattress at a time. Guests who appear intoxicated or cannot ride safely may be refused. Review venue entry rules as well as rider requirements.

Planning other private-event extras?

Explore line dancing, custom hat bars, transportation, entertainment and more Event Add-ons. The event team must confirm the timing, arrangements and quote for each selected option.

Explore more event add-ons

Pair this experience with other private-event add-ons. Confirm all selected services in your event quote.

Add Riding to Your Celebration

Make indoor mechanical bull riding part of your celebration at Honky Tonk Hideaway.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate another year with your crew and indoor bull riding. Explore birthday tables and private party options at Honky Tonk Hideaway.

Explore Birthday Parties

Bachelor Parties

Bring the bachelor crew together for a Nashville celebration. Make bull riding part of your plans and explore group gathering options.

Explore Bachelor Parties

Bachelorette Parties

Gather the bachelorette crew for indoor bull riding, photos and time together. Explore table reservations and private celebration options.

Explore Bachelorette Parties

Private mechanical-bull access is a separately booked event add-on, with its own scheduled period and advance-payment requirements.

Honky Tonk Party Express bus at Honky Tonk Hideaway

Finish Your Party Bus Tour Here

Did you just finish a ride on the Honky Tonk Party Express? Keep the party going! We are the perfect drop-off location. Grab a boozy slushie, get a custom trucker hat at our Hat Bar, and challenge the bride-to-be to a bull ride.

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Frequently asked questions

Can the bull be rented for another location?

No. The bull is permanently installed indoors at Honky Tonk Hideaway and is not offered as a mobile or off-site rental.

Does a late start extend a private booking?

No. The scheduled period cannot be paused and a late start does not extend the end time.

How much does a public ride cost?

A public ride costs $10 for one ride, paid by card at the bull station. Public riding hours are Friday, noon–5 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Riding is not available before the bar opens.

Can I ride the bull before the bar opens?

No. You may not ride before the bar opens. Public riding hours are Friday, noon–5 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Do children under 18 need a waiver and a guardian present?

Yes. Riders under 18 need a signed waiver and must have a guardian present. All riders must complete the waiver before riding.

What age and weight limits apply?

Riders must be at least 4 years old and weigh no more than 300 pounds. A waiver is required, and venue entry rules still apply.

What does private-event bull access cost?

The add-on costs $500 for unlimited rides during one continuous period of up to three hours. Additional time costs $175 per hour and requires advance approval and purchase.

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