Brewery Profile

Big Machine Brewery & Distillery

On 3rd Avenue in downtown Nashville, this is a brewery stop set inside the city’s central business and entertainment district rather than on the edge of town. Visitors walking in should expect a beverage-focused venue that works across two categories: craft beer and craft spirits. That dual role gives it a different place in the local beer scene than a taproom devoted only to draft pours. It can function as a downtown beer stop, a distillery visit, or a place to begin or break up a night in the surrounding entertainment area. Because no specific beer list is fixed from the available information, the taproom is the place to see what is pouring that day.

Travelers in Nashville often look for experiences tied to live music, local drinks, and walkable downtown itineraries. A visit here fits that pattern without requiring a long detour from the central entertainment corridor. The public event calendar is part of the appeal, especially for visitors who want more than a quick drink. Regular programming includes songwriting rounds, which connect the venue to Nashville’s music culture, and spirits-focused workshops such as “Blend Your Own Bourbon” sessions and single barrel tastings. For beer travelers, the draw is less about chasing a named flagship beer and more about sampling current pours in a place that also presents the distilling side of the operation.

Practical planning should start with the day’s offerings and schedule. Event times, workshop availability, and current beer selections are best confirmed directly with the taproom before visiting, especially if a songwriting round or bourbon-related session is the reason for the stop. One notable downtown feature is the legal allowance for the sale and consumption of to-go cocktails, which sets the operation apart within the area and may matter to visitors moving between nearby venues. Other amenities, food options, tour details, parking arrangements, and age policies are not specified here, so those details should be checked in advance. For most visitors, it works best as a central downtown stop where beer, spirits, cocktails, and occasional educational or music programming overlap.

Located on 3rd Avenue in downtown Nashville, Big Machine Brewery & Distillery operates within the city's central business and entertainment district. The facility is noted for its dual production of both craft spirits and beer. A specific feature of the operation is the legal allowance for the sale and consumption of to-go cocktails, a distinction within the downtown area. The establishment hosts regular public events, including songwriting rounds and specialized workshops focused on spirit production, such as "Blend Your Own Bourbon" sessions and single barrel tastings.

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122 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA, Nashville, Tennessee, 37201

Phone: (615) 345-4539

Website: https://www.bigmachinedistillery.com/pages/broadway

Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 10AM - 9PM; Thursday to Saturday: 10AM - 10PM; Tour Time Frames (7 Days a Week, walk in welcome): 10AM - 7PM

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Distillery & Brewery Tours

    Oct 23, 2026

    Walk-in tours are available at Big Machine Brewery & Distillery’s downtown Nashville location. Tours run daily during the listed tour time frame.

  • Tours Walk-in Welcome

    Oct 23, 2026

    Walk-in tours available daily at The Borchetta Bourbon Experience, covering the story, distilling, and production process.

  • Bottle Your Own Spirit Program

    Oct 23, 2026

    Big Machine Brewery and Distillery introduces Tennessee's first "Bottle Your Own" spirit program. Guests can bottle their own Double Gold Award-Winning Platinum-Filtered Big Machi…

  • Nashville's Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

    Oct 23, 2026

    Experience a 45-minute guided tour of Big Machine Brewery and Distillery, showcasing the production area where spirits are crafted, the sleek modern tasting room, and the exclusiv…

  • Daily Live Original Music

    Oct 23, 2026

    Big Machine Brewery & Distillery notes that daily live original music is offered at its downtown Nashville location. No specific performer or exact showtime is listed.

  • Blend Your Own Bourbon Experience

    Oct 23, 2026

    The Borchetta Bourbon Blend Your Own Bourbon Experience is a sensory adventure for whiskey enthusiasts guided by knowledgeable whiskey stewards to blend a unique mash bill from ag…

  • Single Barrel Tasting Experience

    Oct 23, 2026

    This experience offers a deep dive into hand-selected single barrels with guided tasting straight from the barrel, plus storytelling about the distilling and production process. G…

  • Tour and Tasting Experience

    Oct 23, 2026

    A guided tour through the whiskey library with explanation of the distilling process ending with a tasting of Big Machine Distillery spirits. The bottle and gift shop is also open…

  • Distillery Tours

    Oct 23, 2026

    Join Big Machine Brewery & Distillery for distillery tours available on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday from 11 AM to 5 PM, and on Saturday & Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. Explore the c…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Big Machine Brewery & Distillery located?
Big Machine Brewery & Distillery is located at 122 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA, Nashville, Tennessee, 37201. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Big Machine Brewery & Distillery's hours?
Current hours are: Monday to Wednesday: 10AM - 9PM; Thursday to Saturday: 10AM - 10PM; Tour Time Frames (7 Days a Week, walk in welcome): 10AM - 7PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Big Machine Brewery & Distillery?
Visit https://www.bigmachinedistillery.com/pages/broadway for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.