Live Music Bars and Honky Tonks: the 11 Best Nights

1.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Spend about two hours aboard Sebago’s large Key West catamaran, watching Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, Sunset Key, and the sun slip below the horizon. Your ticket covers champagne, wine, sangria, liquor, premium beer, soft drinks, shrimp, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. Arrive early for a good bow seat and bring a sweater.

“Great cruise and the staff took great care of us. The hors d’oeuvre were delicious and there were a lot of drink options. The live music had everyone singing and dancing all the way up to the time they walked off the boat. The sunset was Amazing!! I highly recommend this sunset cruise!!!”

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2.Saigon After Dark With Seafood, Beer & Live Music Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $92Top rated

Ride as a passenger with an English-speaking guide such as Kay, Grace, or Anna, stopping for bún bò, jasmine tea, flower-market scenes, an old apartment complex, District 4 street food, dessert, beer, and rooftop views. The three-to-four-hour private tour begins at 6 p.m. and returns to central Ho Chi Minh City.

“This was a really fun experience! Kay picked me up on a scooter at my hotel. At first I was a bit terrified (the traffic in HCMC is crazy), but Kay was a very careful driver and I felt much more relaxed pretty quickly. The first place we visited was a roof bar which was really, really Read more”

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3.Classic Irish Pubs Private Tour of Dublin: Live Music, Beer and Nightlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Spend 2.5 hours with a private Dublin host, walking from Cow’s Lane through Temple Bar and the old Viking quarter to pubs such as Darkey Kelly’s. You’ll hear live music, learn local stories, and receive three beers plus one Irish snack. Guides such as Ruairi tailor the evening toward quieter, more local pubs when possible.

“Music was great! Music varied at each of the three stops. Away from tourists. Our guide gave some local history while walking. Enjoyable evening!”

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4.Nashville Live Music Bar Crawl with Local Venues & Drink Specials

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking from Printer’s Alley through 2nd Avenue and Broadway with a local guide. Stop at live music venues including Honky Tonk Central and Legends Corner, hear stories about Nashville, and use drink specials along the way. Guide AJ has earned praise for her local connections and friendly approach.

“We could not have picked a better way to experience Nashville’s nightlife. AJ, our guide, was amazing. Her knowledge of the area, along with everyone she knows, makes you feel like you are an insider. I am so glad we did it and that we had the opportunity to meet so many good people. Oh, the music was great too.”

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5.Wednesday Night Live Music with Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 12 reviews · from $10Best value

Spend Wednesday night at Kontakt Bar in Prague 1 with acoustic music from a local artist, a reserved seat, and one cocktail from the award-winning menu. Music begins at 10:30pm, but arrive earlier for drinks. The small NYC-style bar has a friendly, intimate feel, though seating can be tight.

“The bar is very small and only has space for a few people. We had trouble getting a seat despite having booked, but the atmosphere and drinks as well as the live music were great!”

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6.Live Music Bar Crawl with Local Artists

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join a local English-speaking guide for a two-hour walk from Printers Alley through 2nd Avenue and Broadway. You’ll enter three to four music bars without cover charges, hear local artists, get drink specials, and learn Nashville stories. Guide quality can vary, so confirm the meeting details and bring valid ID.

“Rio is amazing! So knowledgeable about the area and a great guide!”

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7.Wednesday Night Live Music and Cocktails Ticket in Kontakt Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $10

Spend an evening at Kontakt Bar in Prague 1 with a reserved seat, one cocktail of your choice, and live acoustic music from a local performer. Arrive by 9:30 pm for drinks before the 10:30 pm music start. Staff members Mena and Louisa receive special praise, though seating can be inconsistent when the bar is full.

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8.Private Beers, Bars, and Live Music Tour by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $161

Spend three private hours exploring Brussels by night with a local host matched to your interests. Start at Quai aux Briques, sample Belgian beers or wine with bar snacks, visit places such as Au Bassin, Madame Moustache, Poechenellekelder, or L’Archiduc, and finish near the Grand Place or a rooftop bar.

“This tour was so fun and really gave us some insight into the cities history which made us appreciate the architecture and art within the city of brussels. It was a bonus that it was over beers that are native to Brussels. Our guide was so knowledgeable,not only about the beers but also about the city, and he was very fun to be around and even gave us dinner recommendations and ensured that our travel back to our hotel was safe and easy. 10/10 recommend!”

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9.Romantic Sailboat Sunset: Live Music, Premium Bar & Dinner -Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $272

Sail from Cabo Marina at 5 p.m. toward El Arco for a sunset dinner cruise with live music, a signature cocktail, antipasto, the Baja Duo, dessert, and a premium open bar. The three-hour outing welcomes up to 40 people, offers vegan and white-meat meals, and returns to the marina.

“Beautiful tour! Our group of 3 couples had an amazing experience. Absolutely recommended. The staff was friendly and very attentive, the views were spectacular, and the food was delicious! Perfect romantic sunset cruise to end our trip off.”

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10.Bar hop Sunset, Dinner, speakeasy, and live music.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $48

Meet guide Petz at River Vibe Bar for a sunset drink and river views, then eat one local dish, ride by tuk-tuk, visit Wallflowers Cafe, and finish with Thai and international songs at TRIPPER. The $48 price includes dinner, water, one draught beer or a drink discount, plus bar discounts.

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11.Makati Bar Crawl, GoGo Bar, Club, and Live Band

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Join Mstar Tours for a four-hour night out around Makati, Poblacion, and the red-light district. Your English or Tagalog-speaking guide leads you to a go-go bar, rooftop bar, club, live band, and a featured local bar. A welcome drink is included, while food, extra drinks, transport, and tips cost extra. JJ may be your guide.

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