Live Music Venues · Nightlife
Northside Tavern
Dive Bar
Historic Venue
Live Blues
Music 7 Nights
No Cover Weeknights
About
Northside Tavern is a long-running blues bar on Howell Mill Road that built its reputation on live blues performances every night of the week, with a ‘Wall of Fame’ recognizing artists who’ve played there over the decades. Its own site describes it as celebrating over 50 years in business and has been noted in ‘Top Ten Dive Bars in USA’ coverage; it has also been featured in TV and film productions drawn to its gritty, music-first atmosphere.
Why go
A 50-plus-year-old blues dive bar with live music seven nights a week.
Good to know
- Price range: $.
- Official website for current hours and tickets.
Nearby
Good to know
Cash/cover policy
No cover on weeknights; a weekend cover (around $10) applies starting in the evening, per the venue's own site.
Live music nightly
Blues and roots acts perform seven nights a week — a rarity even among dedicated music venues.