Robert's is really the only place we'd consistently brave Broadway for. The building itself has a long history, but if you want to get a feel for what pre-Kid Rock Broadway looked and felt like, this is the place. Add in the finest fried bologna sandwich in the city and the cheapest beer on the strip, and you have somewhere that’s not only our favorite honkytonk on the strip, but a downright Nashville institution. Robert’s is next to the Ryman, the Mother Church of Country Music. And yes, there’s legit live country music—no covers of Sisqo’s Thong Song. The space is fairly narrow, with a bunch of old framed posters, well-worn beer signage, and dusty boots lined up against the room. All of this makes Robert’s feel way older than it is. The Honky Tonk Grill here keeps it simple, but they know what they do well, and they stick to it. Namely, appropriately greasy cheeseburger, alcohol-cushioning cheese curds, and one of the best fried bologna sandwiches you’re going to find in Nashville. They’ve got domestic beer specials running all day, where you can score a PBR or Miller High Life for only $2.50. Robert’s is and always has been a place to let loose, where you can walk in on a bright day or late night, grab a fried bologna sandwich to keep you company during a show, and really understand what Nashville used to be like. In this city, it’s about as close to time-traveling as you can get.