Guidebook for Nashville
Drinks & Nightlife
15-20 min. walk. Prohibition era style bar/restaurant; fancy cocktails. Not kid friendly.
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Holland House Bar and Refuge
935 West Eastland Avenue15-20 min. walk. Prohibition era style bar/restaurant; fancy cocktails. Not kid friendly.
The Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland StLesbian Bar; karaoke; non-smoking.
The Crying Wolf
823 Woodland StA very “East Nashville” bar; non-smoking.
Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin PikeDive bar; non-smoking.
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StSmoking; patio; 2-for-1 on Sundays.
Red Door Saloon
1010 Forest AvenueSmoking; patio.
French Bistro; late night burlesque show. You can easily hop from bar to bar in historic Printer's Alley.
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Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers AlleyFrench Bistro; late night burlesque show. You can easily hop from bar to bar in historic Printer's Alley.
The Filling Station - East
904 Main StBeer on tap--good selection. Not open late.
Food Scene
15-20 min. walk. Good burgers, wursts, and homemade sodas, but people come for the beer garden. (No reservations; almost always a long wait--see "Jack's" in Germantown as an alternative.)
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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin Ave15-20 min. walk. Good burgers, wursts, and homemade sodas, but people come for the beer garden. (No reservations; almost always a long wait--see "Jack's" in Germantown as an alternative.)
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin Ave15-20 min. walk. Casual fresh Mex (cash/check only).
Southern/French; fancy date night ($$$)/Sunday brunch ($$). Reservations recommended.
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Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StSouthern/French; fancy date night ($$$)/Sunday brunch ($$). Reservations recommended.
Southern cuisine and wood fired pizza ($$-$$$). Reservations recommended. Wonderful community happy hour every day 4-6PM.
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Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StSouthern cuisine and wood fired pizza ($$-$$$). Reservations recommended. Wonderful community happy hour every day 4-6PM.
Japanese pub; sushi and ramen ($$)—Afterward, stop at Jeni’s for artisanal ice cream!
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Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveJapanese pub; sushi and ramen ($$)—Afterward, stop at Jeni’s for artisanal ice cream!
Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen
2905 Gallatin PikeAffordable pasta for takeout, nothing fancy.
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StTake out or dine in only.
Nashville's famous hot chicken is a must try. We recommend Pepperfire to unsuspecting tourists who are hot chicken first timers because the heat is predictably consistent. But for the real thing, head to one of Nashville's original spots: Bolton's on Main or Prince's (a little further north).
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Pepperfire Hot Chicken
5104 Centennial BoulevardNashville's famous hot chicken is a must try. We recommend Pepperfire to unsuspecting tourists who are hot chicken first timers because the heat is predictably consistent. But for the real thing, head to one of Nashville's original spots: Bolton's on Main or Prince's (a little further north).
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StBBQ--Be sure to get a bushwhacker!
Yeast Nashville
805 Woodland StKolaches (Go early; they close when they run out!).
Bagel Face Bakery
700 Main StBagels as good as NYC.
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveArtisan hipster coffee.
Best Italian food in Nashville ($$$). Reservations a must unless you can arrive at 5:30 pm and sit at the community table.
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Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StBest Italian food in Nashville ($$$). Reservations a must unless you can arrive at 5:30 pm and sit at the community table.
City House
1222 4th Ave NItalian with a Southern flair ($$). Reservations recommended.
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
1123 3rd Ave NSarah’s favorite burger place.
Southern cuisine; fancy dinner ($$$)/wonderful brunch ($$) (From Nissan
Stadium, walk across the pedestrian bridge.) Reservations recommended.
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The Southern Steak & Oyster
150 3rd Ave SSouthern cuisine; fancy dinner ($$$)/wonderful brunch ($$) (From Nissan
Stadium, walk across the pedestrian bridge.) Reservations recommended.
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church StCasual southern food.
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
903 Gleaves StBest BBQ in Nashville, at least, in our opinion.
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SGreat location.
Small neighborhood bakery--Dan and Ellen make everything from scratch! Try their breakfast sandwiches!
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Sweet 16th
311 N 16th StSmall neighborhood bakery--Dan and Ellen make everything from scratch! Try their breakfast sandwiches!
French eatery with great seasonal, fresh brunch--usually a wait ($$). (Same owner as Margot.)
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Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StFrench eatery with great seasonal, fresh brunch--usually a wait ($$). (Same owner as Margot.)
Fancy Indian food with a fun vibe ($$). Reservations recommended on weekends.
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Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NFancy Indian food with a fun vibe ($$). Reservations recommended on weekends.
Dinner or brunch--steaks are delicious ($$$). Reservations recommended.
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5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NDinner or brunch--steaks are delicious ($$$). Reservations recommended.
Same owners as the famous restaurant in Nola, serving great creole food. If they have the porchetta sandwich on special, get it!
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Cochon Butcher
1120 4th Avenue NorthSame owners as the famous restaurant in Nola, serving great creole food. If they have the porchetta sandwich on special, get it!
Vegetarian but vegan friendly...if you're into that sort of thing.
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The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland StreetVegetarian but vegan friendly...if you're into that sort of thing.
For a doughnut like you've never had before, guaranteed to clog your arteries.
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Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland AveFor a doughnut like you've never had before, guaranteed to clog your arteries.
Divey place and home of the hangover burger and "redneck poutine," as seen on "Parts Unknown" with Anthony Bourdain.
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Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveDivey place and home of the hangover burger and "redneck poutine," as seen on "Parts Unknown" with Anthony Bourdain.
Essentials
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StOrganic grocer.
Woodland Wine Merchant
1001 Woodland StOur favorite wine shoppe.
Rite Aid
1104 Rosa L Parks BlvdPharmacy.
Porter Road Butcher
501 Gallatin AveWhole animal butcher and artisan cheese shoppe.
Tower Market and Deli
1305 Gallatin AveSandwiches, coffee, and mini market.
Arts & Culture
I-Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayMuseum.
Country Music Hall of Fame noMuziyam
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SMust see in Music City.
Parks & Nature
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveWhile here, see the Parthenon.
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayShopping
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland StreetLots of great, local shopping.
Welcome Home
1882 Eastland AveCute store for interesting gifts.
Entertainment & Activities
If you need a break from typical tourist activities, the Escape Game is an amazing experience! Book online--advanced reservations a must.
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Escape Experience - Nashville Escape Games
501 Union StIf you need a break from typical tourist activities, the Escape Game is an amazing experience! Book online--advanced reservations a must.