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Nashville Brew Hop - EAST Loop

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All-Day Access
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Your Pass Gives You All-Day Access!
Vintage Trolley Experience
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Travel in a Classic, Charming Trolley
Flexible Brewery Visits
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Hop On and Off at Your Leisure
Expert Local Conductor
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Gain Insights Into Nashville’s Beer Scene

Description

This is Nashville’s original hop-on, hop-off brewery trolley tour. With your 1 All-Day Pass, explore up to 6 East Nashville breweries while enjoying unlimited rides on a flexible schedule — Friday through Sunday, from 12 PM to 7 PM.

The East Loop is your backstage pass to Nashville’s most creative neighborhoods. From craft meaderies to bold IPAs and cozy beer gardens, this loop hits the city’s most unique sips and social vibes. Ride in comfort aboard our vintage-style trolleys, which are fully equipped with A/C and heat — perfect for year-round brewery crawling.

Whether you’re out with a crew or doing your own thing, this tour is a fun, responsible, and easygoing way to experience a different side of Music City — beyond Broadway. Short on time? No problem! Shorten the excursion by skipping one or more of the stops along the way and you can be shufflin' on your way. 

🎶 Great music, local driver insights, and good company included.

So What Are the Breweries & Stops Along The Way?

We offer 6+ stops on the East Loop — and you can start your day at any of them! When booking, simply choose your preferred launch point. If you’d like to start somewhere else, just let our team know — we’ve got you.

  1. Omni Hotel / Downtown – 5th Ave
    This is our official launch stop at 11:50 AM from the Bongo Java coffee shop in the Omni. Located near the Country Music Hall of Fame and major downtown hotels, it's perfect for guests staying central.
    📍 Departs at 11:50 AM only (arrive by 11:40 AM)

  2. Honeytree Meadery
    A cozy meadery tucked in East Nashville, offering honey-based creations with a twist. A sweet start to your crawl!
    📍 Departs at :05 after every hour

  3. TailGate Brewery – East Nashville
    A fan-favorite stop with a quirky taproom, pizza, and a constantly rotating beer list that keeps locals coming back.
    📍 Departs at :10 after every hour

  4. Southern Grist Brewing – Douglas Ave
    Known for bold flavors and experimental styles, this stop is a must for serious beer lovers and haze chasers.
    📍 Departs at :17 after every hour

  5. East Nashville Beer Works
    With a huge patio, wood-fired pizzas, and a family-friendly vibe, it’s a great spot to hang out and soak in the local scene.
    📍 Departs at :23 after every hour

  6. Bearded Iris Brewing
    A sleek industrial space serving up iconic hazy IPAs and bold, juicy styles that made them one of Nashville’s biggest names.
    📍 Departs at :35 after every hour

  7. Monday Night Preservation Co.
    Located in a converted auto garage, this Atlanta-based brand’s Nashville outpost features award-winning beers in a cool setting.
    📍 Departs at :45 after every hour


What's Included

Safe, Reliable Transportation between Breweries
Unlimited Trolley Rides On the Day of Your Ticket
Visits to Multiple Nashville Breweries
Live Commentary from the Trolley Conductor
Bottled Water Provided
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off​
Conductor Gratuity
Alcoholic Beverages at Brewery Stops
Personal Expenses during Brewery Visits​

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does the trolley run?

The trolley makes hourly loops between all stops from 12 PM to 6 PM.

Where does the tour start?

The first departure is from The Omni Hotel at 11:50 AM, but you can board at any stop.

Do I need to stay at each brewery a full hour?

No—spend as long or short as you’d like; the trolley returns every hour.

Are drinks included in the ticket price?

No, drinks are not included. Beer purchases are made directly at each brewery.

Can non-drinkers join the tour?

Absolutely! The tour is great for anyone who wants to explore Nashville and enjoy the atmosphere.


Know Before You Book

Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to join this tour
Ticket includes unlimited rides for the day, but not food or beverages.
Brewery stops may vary depending on events or closures.
This is not a guided tour inside breweries; it's self-paced at each stop.
You can board the trolley at any participating brewery—not just the starting point.
The tour operates Friday through Sunday from 12 PM to 7 PM.
48 Hours - Anything cancelled 48 hours prior to tour start time, or earlier, receives a full refund.

Quick Facts


Itinerary • 7h 00min • 7 activities

Hop on the trolley at one of the convenient locations. Meet your amazing driver and cruise to the first brewery stop of the day.

Duration
15 minutes

Nashville's premier craft meadery. Honeytree produces quality meads through environmentally sustainable processes. They build a community around this special drink by enlightening and educating their patrons. They're all about updating the ancient beverage for the modern consumer while retaining the age-old spirit of kinship and reverence for nature.

Duration
1 hour

Tailgate Brewery offers a constantly rotating beer list, as well as wine, liquor, and several non-alcoholic options. Their gourmet pizza menu is as fun and experimental as their beer selection. The menu also features loaded fries, sandwiches, salads, and apps. The taprooms are the best way to experience TailGate for the first-timer!

Duration
1 hour

Southern Grist has exploded into the Nashville's craft beer scene. The team at Southern Grist has been making out-of-the-box flavors and styles of craft beer with a focus on creating unique beers with the utmost quality. From hazy IPA's to sours they make it all!

Duration
1 hour

At East Nashville Beer Works, they try every day to make good beer, period. Their goal is to brew up excellence in a wide variety of styles, always having something interesting for each individual palate out there. They like to describe their overall beer theme as "Balanced and Bright." Balanced malt and hop profiles, bright flavors.

Duration
1 hour

At Bearded Iris, the beers meet you where you are and deliver the experience you seek, whatever it might be, because that’s what BIBCO believes makes beer worth drinking. With a menu that skews heavily toward IPAs, DIPAs, and pales, they're not looking to bombard you with a checklist of styles.

Duration
1 hour

Monday Night Preservation Co. is a full-service taproom, featuring 24 draft beer offerings, expansive outdoor seating, and a thoughtful selection of cocktails, wine, and snacks. They feature world-class draft beers, curated snack boxes made with local ingredients, and an intentional wine and cocktail menu—all in the historic and beautifully preserved riverfront Neuhoff development, boasting generous patio and deck seating, shaded areas, and cityscape views.

Duration
1 hour

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