Guidebook for Nashville
Drinks & Nightlife
No 308
407 Gallatin AveGreat cocktails
Good burgers, huge bar selection, indoor and outdoor seats. An East Nashville gem!
144 locals recommend
The Crying Wolf
823 Woodland StGood burgers, huge bar selection, indoor and outdoor seats. An East Nashville gem!
The atmosphere here is top notch. Dine on some izakaya & ramen, while trying some lesser known Japanese drinks out on their nice patio.
407 locals recommend
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveThe atmosphere here is top notch. Dine on some izakaya & ramen, while trying some lesser known Japanese drinks out on their nice patio.
Phosphates, homemade craft sodas, floats, malts -- and oh yes, a diverse selection of delicious burgers. Try to sit outside if you can!
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AvePhosphates, homemade craft sodas, floats, malts -- and oh yes, a diverse selection of delicious burgers. Try to sit outside if you can!
Great cocktails in one of the most unique buildings in town, a former 1940s theater. Be sure to try to grab a seat in the upstairs lounge.
150 locals recommend
Sinema
2600 8th Ave SGreat cocktails in one of the most unique buildings in town, a former 1940s theater. Be sure to try to grab a seat in the upstairs lounge.
If you're going to check out the honky tonks, this is the one.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayIf you're going to check out the honky tonks, this is the one.
Nashville's own distillery! Take the tour and see how real craft liquors are made, then enjoy a tasting of some of their most popular spirits.
60 locals recommend
Corsair Distillery & Taproom
1200 Clinton StNashville's own distillery! Take the tour and see how real craft liquors are made, then enjoy a tasting of some of their most popular spirits.
One of my go to spots for food and drink in the neighborhood. It's not flashy, but you're sure to get good meal, a heavy pour, and take it all in surrounded by a great atmosphere.
115 locals recommend
Tenn Sixteen Food & Drink Co.
1016 Woodland StOne of my go to spots for food and drink in the neighborhood. It's not flashy, but you're sure to get good meal, a heavy pour, and take it all in surrounded by a great atmosphere.
My favorite dive in the neighborhood. Enjoy beer, spirits, and old school video games along with a great back patio.
186 locals recommend
Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin PikeMy favorite dive in the neighborhood. Enjoy beer, spirits, and old school video games along with a great back patio.
Enjoy their great patio and a moscow mule or two. Right in the heart of the growing Riverside Village neighborhood within East Nashville.
241 locals recommend
Village Pub and Beer Garden
1308 McGavock PkEnjoy their great patio and a moscow mule or two. Right in the heart of the growing Riverside Village neighborhood within East Nashville.
The Hop Stop
2909 Gallatin PikeCraft beer + good food + neighborhood feel. What's not to like?
A great small bar tucked away in 5 points. No TVs, dark, with a good drink selection and local clientele.
77 locals recommend
Duke's
1000 Main StA great small bar tucked away in 5 points. No TVs, dark, with a good drink selection and local clientele.
Food Scene
Wonderful outdoor seating, a rotating menu full of great choices, and quality cocktails.
210 locals recommend
The Treehouse Restaurant
1011 Clearview AveWonderful outdoor seating, a rotating menu full of great choices, and quality cocktails.
The pizza bar towards the back is a lot of fun, the cocktails are good, and there's a bit of something for everyone on the menu.
525 locals recommend
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StThe pizza bar towards the back is a lot of fun, the cocktails are good, and there's a bit of something for everyone on the menu.
Who knew you could find quality deli sandwiches in the south? Well, the secret is out, you can find them at Mitchell's.
501 locals recommend
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkWho knew you could find quality deli sandwiches in the south? Well, the secret is out, you can find them at Mitchell's.
One of Nashville's best food truck's brick and mortar location. Don't miss the hibiscus tea.
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveOne of Nashville's best food truck's brick and mortar location. Don't miss the hibiscus tea.
What is it? A bowling alley, a pool, a coffeeshop, a cocktail bar, a restaurant, and more, all in an absolutely incredible gathering place. You can't visit Nashville without stopping here.
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StWhat is it? A bowling alley, a pool, a coffeeshop, a cocktail bar, a restaurant, and more, all in an absolutely incredible gathering place. You can't visit Nashville without stopping here.
Do not miss Monell's! Sit down at a 12 person table full of strangers and leave as friends after enjoying family style southern food that seemingly never ends. You might need a nap after.
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NDo not miss Monell's! Sit down at a 12 person table full of strangers and leave as friends after enjoying family style southern food that seemingly never ends. You might need a nap after.
The Post isn't just the closest coffee shop, it's my favorite. Enjoy a great atmosphere, and a wide selection of coffee, juices, smoothies, and baked goods. Plenty of organic & gluten free options.
1701 Fatherland St
1701 Fatherland StreetThe Post isn't just the closest coffee shop, it's my favorite. Enjoy a great atmosphere, and a wide selection of coffee, juices, smoothies, and baked goods. Plenty of organic & gluten free options.
Great pizza and a walk up window that's open late -- hard to beat.
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StGreat pizza and a walk up window that's open late -- hard to beat.
Enjoy some creative crafted hot dogs served out of an old school VW bus. Voted best hot dog spot in Nashville and it's a title well earned!
117 locals recommend
I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th StEnjoy some creative crafted hot dogs served out of an old school VW bus. Voted best hot dog spot in Nashville and it's a title well earned!
An eclectic menu, great atmosphere (it's in an old house), a good cocktail list, and one of the best patios in town -- part patio, part expansive back yard.
123 locals recommend
Rumours East
1112 Woodland StreetAn eclectic menu, great atmosphere (it's in an old house), a good cocktail list, and one of the best patios in town -- part patio, part expansive back yard.
A fantastic neighborhood cafe. Whether you're looking for coffee, breakfast, brunch, or lunch nearby, head to Sky Blue!
198 locals recommend
Sky Blue Cafe
700 Fatherland StA fantastic neighborhood cafe. Whether you're looking for coffee, breakfast, brunch, or lunch nearby, head to Sky Blue!
A nice little neighborhood bakery where you can get your coffee and baked goods fix before heading out for the day.
202 locals recommend
Sweet 16th
311 N 16th StA nice little neighborhood bakery where you can get your coffee and baked goods fix before heading out for the day.
One of Nashville's best restaurants, Husk also has a great whiskey selection and cocktail menu. If you can't get reservations, at least swing by the downstairs bar while you're here.
223 locals recommend
Husk
37 Rutledge StOne of Nashville's best restaurants, Husk also has a great whiskey selection and cocktail menu. If you can't get reservations, at least swing by the downstairs bar while you're here.
A Nashville only mini-chain, The Local Taco just opened up close by. They have a large tequila selection and an eclectic array of taco options.
1100 Fatherland St
A Nashville only mini-chain, The Local Taco just opened up close by. They have a large tequila selection and an eclectic array of taco options.
When you think of Nashville's eating scene "healthy" might not come to mind, but Lynne Lorraine's is doing it, making amazing juices, smoothies, along with small healthy food options.
14 locals recommend
Lynne Lorraine's Juice Bar
1100 Fatherland StreetWhen you think of Nashville's eating scene "healthy" might not come to mind, but Lynne Lorraine's is doing it, making amazing juices, smoothies, along with small healthy food options.
A very popular brunch spot right in the heart of Five Points.
425 locals recommend
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StA very popular brunch spot right in the heart of Five Points.
An ongoing pop up restaurant. They offer brunch ("Actual Brunch") on weekends, and various restaurants set up residency at other times.
22 locals recommend
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604 Gallatin AvenueAn ongoing pop up restaurant. They offer brunch ("Actual Brunch") on weekends, and various restaurants set up residency at other times.
In the mood for Q? Swing by Edley's for cocktails, beer, and BBQ. They also offer breakfast on weekends.
363 locals recommend
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StIn the mood for Q? Swing by Edley's for cocktails, beer, and BBQ. They also offer breakfast on weekends.
Get your caffeine fix at Bongo Java East, right in the heart of Five Points.
215 locals recommend
Bongo East
107 S 11th StGet your caffeine fix at Bongo Java East, right in the heart of Five Points.
If you're vegan or vegetarian, here's the spot in East Nashville for you.
360 locals recommend
The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland StreetIf you're vegan or vegetarian, here's the spot in East Nashville for you.
Khan's Desserts
733 Porter RoadVegan bakery & juice bar.
My #1 choice of hot chicken in the city. Be careful, Pepperfire runs *hot*. Don't skimp on the sides - definitely go for the collard greens.
166 locals recommend
Pepperfire Hot Chicken
5104 Centennial BoulevardMy #1 choice of hot chicken in the city. Be careful, Pepperfire runs *hot*. Don't skimp on the sides - definitely go for the collard greens.
Fantastic New Orleans butcher shop / restaurant. Be sure to sit outside and wash things down with a sazerac!
25 locals recommend
Cochon Butcher
1120 4th Avenue NorthFantastic New Orleans butcher shop / restaurant. Be sure to sit outside and wash things down with a sazerac!
One of my go to spots, even though it's on the other side of town. Quality cocktails and small plates with great ambiance.
21 locals recommend
Union Common
1929 BroadwayOne of my go to spots, even though it's on the other side of town. Quality cocktails and small plates with great ambiance.
Shopping
So many delicious ice cream choices in all sorts of fun and unique flavors.
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveSo many delicious ice cream choices in all sorts of fun and unique flavors.
Third Man Records
623 7th Ave SVisit Jack White's mini museum / studio.
An awesome record store. Be sure to check out Grimey's Too next store which combines a record store with a coffeeshop and bookstore.
126 locals recommend
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity LnAn awesome record store. Be sure to check out Grimey's Too next store which combines a record store with a coffeeshop and bookstore.
A truly wonderful museum. Rotating exhibits combine with a permanent exhibit on the history of film.
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayA truly wonderful museum. Rotating exhibits combine with a permanent exhibit on the history of film.
A collection of small unique shops. Real close by, definitely stop by and take a look and support some local businesses.
203 locals recommend
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland StreetA collection of small unique shops. Real close by, definitely stop by and take a look and support some local businesses.
The Idea Hatchery is an awesome collection of 8 small start-up businesses in 8 individual buildings right by 5 points. Find clothing, arts and crafts, and more!
6 locals recommend
1108 Woodland St
1108 Woodland StreetThe Idea Hatchery is an awesome collection of 8 small start-up businesses in 8 individual buildings right by 5 points. Find clothing, arts and crafts, and more!
The Nashville Farmers Market is home to farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and local business merchants throughout the year. Swing by and get some great Nashville goods.
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdThe Nashville Farmers Market is home to farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and local business merchants throughout the year. Swing by and get some great Nashville goods.
The Groove
1103 Calvin AveEast Nashville's local record store.
Arts & Culture
A Nashville institution. If you're looking for classic bluegrass in a wonderful setting look no further.
245 locals recommend
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SA Nashville institution. If you're looking for classic bluegrass in a wonderful setting look no further.
One of my favorite venues over on Cannery Row, a nice intimate setting with good acts stopping by regularly.
80 locals recommend
Mercy Lounge
1 Cannery RowOne of my favorite venues over on Cannery Row, a nice intimate setting with good acts stopping by regularly.
If you're a Johnny Cash fan, you don't wan to miss our museum dedicated to the man in black.
466 locals recommend
The Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SIf you're a Johnny Cash fan, you don't wan to miss our museum dedicated to the man in black.
You can't visit Nashville without visiting the Ryman. The original home of the Opry, it has the best acoustics in town, and is stunningly beautiful. Go for a show or just a tour.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NYou can't visit Nashville without visiting the Ryman. The original home of the Opry, it has the best acoustics in town, and is stunningly beautiful. Go for a show or just a tour.
Sightseeing
You don't have to travel far to have a great outdoors experience. Walk for miles on paved and nature trails, follow the Cumberland, and discover the abandoned Cornelia Fort Air Park.
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayYou don't have to travel far to have a great outdoors experience. Walk for miles on paved and nature trails, follow the Cumberland, and discover the abandoned Cornelia Fort Air Park.
Up for a walk? It's 45 minutes to downtown and you get the cross the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge which has the best view of the skyline and Cumberland River you can find.
13 locals recommend
The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian BridgeUp for a walk? It's 45 minutes to downtown and you get the cross the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge which has the best view of the skyline and Cumberland River you can find.
Nashville isn't The Athens of the South for no reason! Check out our amazing full size replica of The Parthenon and its Athena statue, located in the beautiful Centennial Park.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveNashville isn't The Athens of the South for no reason! Check out our amazing full size replica of The Parthenon and its Athena statue, located in the beautiful Centennial Park.
Essentials
The Turnip Truck is the closest you'll get to Whole Foods in East Nashville, offering organic groceries, along with pre-made sandwiches/sides, fresh smoothies, and delicious soups.
382 locals recommend
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StThe Turnip Truck is the closest you'll get to Whole Foods in East Nashville, offering organic groceries, along with pre-made sandwiches/sides, fresh smoothies, and delicious soups.
Everything Else
One of Nashville's craft distilleries. Take a tour and taste some whiskey. It's right by Corsair Distillery as well, so you can do both in one trip!
44 locals recommend
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
1414 Clinton StOne of Nashville's craft distilleries. Take a tour and taste some whiskey. It's right by Corsair Distillery as well, so you can do both in one trip!
Take part in a real life adventure game -- You have one hour to work together, crack codes and solve ciphers to escape. Check out its website for more info. It's a ton of fun!
47 locals recommend
The Escape Game Nashville
510 E Iris DrTake part in a real life adventure game -- You have one hour to work together, crack codes and solve ciphers to escape. Check out its website for more info. It's a ton of fun!
One of the closest all around liquor stores - get beer, liquor, mixers, and more here.
27 locals recommend
Main Street Liquor Store
944 Main StOne of the closest all around liquor stores - get beer, liquor, mixers, and more here.
Looking to bring home a nice bottle of wine or a higher-end bottle of bourbon? Woodland Wine Merchant is our local, higher-end liquor merchant.
122 locals recommend
Woodland Wine Merchant
1001 Woodland StLooking to bring home a nice bottle of wine or a higher-end bottle of bourbon? Woodland Wine Merchant is our local, higher-end liquor merchant.
Nashville's very own Chocolate factory is right around the corner! Stop in for a tour and to buy some delicious treats during your trip.
80 locals recommend
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company
1628 Fatherland StNashville's very own Chocolate factory is right around the corner! Stop in for a tour and to buy some delicious treats during your trip.