Humble Baron, the Tennessee venue that’s home to the world’s longest bar, recently announced its official opening date as March 23rd.
The restaurant, bar, and live music venue is set to open in Shelbyville, Tennessee, at the Nearest Green Distillery, home of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.
A statement from Humble Baron officials noted that the distillery itself welcomed more than 110,000 visitors in the past year, and they expect that to triple by the end of 2023.
Humble Baron features a 19-station, 525-foot-long bar that wraps around an indoor stage, which allows guests to enjoy food and drinks while watching live entertainment.
For the grand opening weekend, performances will include American Idol country music artist HunterGirl, and DJ BOVA.
The statement proclaims that the Humble Baron bar is approximately 120 feet longer than the current record holder for the longest permanent continuous bar in the world.
“Humble Baron is a place where everyone has a seat at the table,” said Humble Baron’s creator Keith Weaver. “We want our guests to pull up a seat at the world’s longest bar and enjoy some amazing music over a craft cocktail or a bite to eat and engage with those around them. Humble Baron reflects my varied music tastes and will bring all types of people, with all interests and backgrounds, together.”
The bar program was crafted in partnership with Gin & Luck, the hospitality company behind Death & Co. Black-owned spirits will take center stage.
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Signature libations at the bar will include the “Queen’s Gambit,” featuring Sorel Liqueur, Hella Cocktail Co. Apple Blossom Bitters, local premium Tennessee whiskey, pineapple gomme, and lemon juice. And “Dear Fawn,” which is a spin on the espresso martini, swapping vodka for local premium Tennessee whiskey. Assistant Director of Beverage DeAndre A. Jackson leads the bar’s cocktail innovation.
Audio and visual for Humble Baron, which features an indoor and outdoor stage, was designed by the former technical director and engineer for Prince’s Paisley Park. The indoor stage, separated by a glass garage door from its mirroring outdoor stage, will allow live concerts hosting more than 15,000 guests.
For its culinary offerings, James Beard nominee chef and television host G. Garvin has crafted a menu of sophisticated yet familiar dishes, including Nashville Hot Shrimp and Grits, and Snow Crab Claws sauteed in brown butter and sage. Atlanta Chef Jay Craddick will helm the kitchen as executive chef, bringing more than 18 years of experience and a passion for innovative Southern cuisine to Humble Baron.
“Although the vision of Humble Baron comes from the incredible mind of my favorite person on earth, I had the great honor of naming it,” said Fawn Weaver, of her husband and partner. “Keith’s storied career as an executive vice president for one of the largest movie studios in the world and one of the highest-ranking black executives in Hollywood for more than 20 years, causes people to look at him as a baron. But he’s remained the humblest person I’ve ever known throughout his impressive career.”
For more information, check out www.HumbleBaron.com.
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