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Nashville Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
Food Tour

The best food and drink sampler in Nashville

TOUR DETAILS
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ

Ages: 21+
Price: $159 per person
Duration: 4 hrs | 11:30am – 3:30pm
Available: Fridays & Saturdays
Departs from Omni Hotel Downtown Nashville
BYOB Onboard the Bus

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You’ll go behind the scenes to get a taste of the best of the Music City on this food tour. This tasting experience will have you immersing yourself in Tennessee whiskey traditions at a local distillery with a tour and tasting. You’ll also be visiting a local BBQ joint for a smoked meat platter and a stop at a brewery for a beer flight.

  • BBQ sampling platter
  • Tour and flight at local brewery
  • Spirits sampling at local distillery
  • BBQ Lunch
  • Distillery Tour & Tasting
  • Flight of Local Craft Beer
  • Travel in comfort on an air-conditioned bus with cooler, ice, and water
  • Professional Driver/Guide

This Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Food Tour picks up near the Rep. John Lewis Way South at 11:15am. Feel free to bring your own adult beverages of choice for the bus. The group will depart promptly at 11:30 am for the 4 hour tasting experience through Music City!

Central BBQ (Hillsboro)
1 hour. Admission Ticket Included

Begin your gastronomic journey at Central BBQ, a celebrated BBQ joint known for its mouthwatering smoked meats and vibrant atmosphere. As you step into this iconic eatery, you’ll be greeted by the tantalizing aroma of slow-cooked barbecue, prepared with a blend of secret spices and smoked to perfection over hickory wood.

Pennington Distillery
1 hour. Admission Ticket Included

Next, head to Pennington Distillery for an intimate tour and tasting session. Discover the craftsmanship and history behind Tennessee whiskey, from grain to bottle. Learn about the distillery’s commitment to quality and tradition while exploring the production process.

New Heights Brewing Company
45 minutes. Admission ticket included

Conclude your tour with a visit to New Heights Brewing Company, a local gem in Nashville’s vibrant craft beer scene. Take a guided tour of the brewery, where you’ll learn about the intricacies of brewing, from the selection of ingredients to the fermentation process. Enjoy a curated beer flight featuring a variety of their most popular brews. Sample a range of styles, from hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts, each crafted with care and creativity. The flight offers a perfect way to explore the diverse flavors and innovations that define New Heights Brewing.

Food Tour Options

Beer, Bourbon
& BBQ Tour

nashville bbq and bourbon food tour

Fridays & Saturdays

11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

This tasting experience will have you immersing yourself in Tennessee whiskey traditions at a local distillery with a tour and tasting. You’ll also be visiting a local BBQ joint for a smoked meat platter and a stop at a brewery for a beer flight. Departs Omni Hotel. Must be 21+ in age.


   
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Custom Food Tour
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ

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Tailor Your Itinerary

Available 7-Days a Week

Includes guided transportation with a local expert, guaranteed reservations for beer, boubon and barbecue tastings, and your choice of additiona sightseeing stops. The hassle-free day will be tailored to your sightseeing and tasting desires!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many stops will we make during the tour?

There will be three stops along the food tour

Stop 1: Central BBQ (in Hillsboro neighborhood) for BBQ trio meal

Stop 2: Pennington Distillery for a spirits sampling at a local Nashville distillery

Stop 3: New Heights Brewing Company for a tour and beer flight sampler

*stops are subject to change

Is this a BYOB tour? Can we bring drinks on the bus?

You can bring your own beverages on the bus for the duration of the tour. You must be 21+ of age to go on this tour. Please drink responsibly.

Are there vegetarian options?

There are not vegetarian options on this food tour. If you’d like to request a Custom Food Tour that is tailored to dietary needs, please inquire for a custom travel itinerary and our Experience Coordinators would be happy to put together a custom tour a vegetarian friendly restaurants in Nashville. 

Are there non-alcoholic options?

There will be non-alcoholic options at lunch with your BBQ sampler meal. There will not be options at the distillery or brewery for non-alcoholic options.

Can we request additional stops?

Requests cannot be made for this ticketed tour as it follows a pre-set itinerary and is a public tour. If you’d like to tailor your itinerary or create a custom tour with our Experience Coordinators, please inquire about Custom Travel options.

What should we bring for the tour?

Please bring a valid ID and closed toe shoes.

What is the maximum number of guests per tour?

Our busses and transportation options allow for a maximum of 20 guests per tour departure.

Can we play our own music on the bus?

Personal playlists cannot be played for this ticketed tour as it is a public tour. If you’d like to tailor your itinerary or create a custom tour with our Experience Coordinators, please inquire about Custom Travel options.

What is the cancellation policy? What if I need to reschedule?

Our tours are non-refundable. To request a change to your booking or reschedule, call 615-436-0187.