Madison’s Guidebook

Madison
Madison’s Guidebook

Bars

Fun new spot Downtown to grab a cocktail!
The Countrypolitan Bar & Kitchen
Fun new spot Downtown to grab a cocktail!
A must while you're in town. Great cocktails, outdoor patio, Roberta's pizza (order the Bee Sting).
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Urban Cowboy Nashville
1603 Woodland St
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A must while you're in town. Great cocktails, outdoor patio, Roberta's pizza (order the Bee Sting).
A fun spot for day drinking at the pool, amazing food truck pop-ups, or hanging out in the lobby bar. Also great music and events (check their Instagram for what's happening while you're in town).
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The Dive Motel
1414 Dickerson Pike
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A fun spot for day drinking at the pool, amazing food truck pop-ups, or hanging out in the lobby bar. Also great music and events (check their Instagram for what's happening while you're in town).
Live music starts at 8pm Tuesday—Sunday. Great bluegrass bands but check their IG for who's playing. Order the okra fries, mussels, steak sandwich, catfish plate.
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Jane's Hideaway
407 Gallatin Avenue
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Live music starts at 8pm Tuesday—Sunday. Great bluegrass bands but check their IG for who's playing. Order the okra fries, mussels, steak sandwich, catfish plate.
Sexy vibe and incredible cocktails, knock first for entry.
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Attaboy
8 Mcferrin Ave
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Sexy vibe and incredible cocktails, knock first for entry.
A great excuse to dress up and go dance. DM in advance to reserve a booth.
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Flamingo Cocktail Club
509 Houston St
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A great excuse to dress up and go dance. DM in advance to reserve a booth.
Laid-back pub by day, cozy speakeasy by night. Go on Friday or Saturday after 5pm to hang in The Apartment upstairs.
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Mother's Ruin
1239 6th Ave N
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Laid-back pub by day, cozy speakeasy by night. Go on Friday or Saturday after 5pm to hang in The Apartment upstairs.
Chill day drinking that turns to a more dance-y vibe at night. Always a great crowd, fun music, and events.
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Rosemary
1102 Forrest Ave
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Chill day drinking that turns to a more dance-y vibe at night. Always a great crowd, fun music, and events.
Some of the best drinks in town at a tucked-away speakeasy. Full bar but the Old Fashioned menu is A+
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The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin Pike
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Some of the best drinks in town at a tucked-away speakeasy. Full bar but the Old Fashioned menu is A+
Iconic local dive with great burgers, beer, and tunes.
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Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin Ave
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Iconic local dive with great burgers, beer, and tunes.
New scene-y space (upstairs at The Optimist). Order the oysters and a bottle of wine to share.
Le Loup
1400 Adams Street
New scene-y space (upstairs at The Optimist). Order the oysters and a bottle of wine to share.
Great tapas, expertly-crafted cocktails. Same owners as the very delish Slim & Husky's pizza at 5th and Broadway. Stop by both.
EG&MC
924 Jefferson Street
Great tapas, expertly-crafted cocktails. Same owners as the very delish Slim & Husky's pizza at 5th and Broadway. Stop by both.
Palm leaves, disco balls, and an epic portrait of Prince. Order the Hot Pink margarita. *Henry James is also across the street, a great locals spot for playing pool and hitting last call.
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Inglewood Lounge
3914 Gallatin Pike
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Palm leaves, disco balls, and an epic portrait of Prince. Order the Hot Pink margarita. *Henry James is also across the street, a great locals spot for playing pool and hitting last call.
Tiki drinks and snacks with throwback Baywatch playing inside and a lively patio.
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Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin Ave
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Tiki drinks and snacks with throwback Baywatch playing inside and a lively patio.
Famous downtown honky tonk if you're venturing over to Broadway. Classic country tunes and walkable to all the popular spots on the strip.
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Robert's Western World
416 Broadway
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Famous downtown honky tonk if you're venturing over to Broadway. Classic country tunes and walkable to all the popular spots on the strip.
A newer, more upscale addition to the downtown scene. Live music downstairs, nice dinner on the second level Supper Club, and a rooftop bar.
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The Supper Club – The Twelve Thirty Club
550 Broadway
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A newer, more upscale addition to the downtown scene. Live music downstairs, nice dinner on the second level Supper Club, and a rooftop bar.
This one is great for birthdays and bachelorette parties. A Dolly-themed pink rooftop bar at The Graduate Hotel. Get a pic on the round velvet bed inside.
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White Limozeen
101 20th Ave N
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This one is great for birthdays and bachelorette parties. A Dolly-themed pink rooftop bar at The Graduate Hotel. Get a pic on the round velvet bed inside.
Brewery with the coolest indoor/outdoor space. Try the Space Lettuce IPA or the Dr. Robot slushee.
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Monday Night Preservation Society
1308 Adams Street
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Brewery with the coolest indoor/outdoor space. Try the Space Lettuce IPA or the Dr. Robot slushee.
Intimate dinner spot on one side, low key drinks on the other. Always great folks, music, and events.
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Bastion
434 Houston St
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Intimate dinner spot on one side, low key drinks on the other. Always great folks, music, and events.
Cozy little sake bar with great tunes and mellow crowd.
Proper Sake
3109 Ewing Ave
Cozy little sake bar with great tunes and mellow crowd.

Dinner

A new Italian spot at the Four Seasons, great for group dinner and drinks.
Mimo Restaurant and Bar
A new Italian spot at the Four Seasons, great for group dinner and drinks.
A neighborhood favorite with some of the best Californian/French food and a great wine list. *Note: on the pricier side
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lou nashville
1304 McGavock Pk
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A neighborhood favorite with some of the best Californian/French food and a great wine list. *Note: on the pricier side
A Nashville staple and the best place in town for pasta.
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Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor St
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A Nashville staple and the best place in town for pasta.
Sean Brock's Audrey, June and The Continental are all great options if you want to splurge on a one-of-a-kind dining experience for a special occasion while you're in town.
Audrey
Sean Brock's Audrey, June and The Continental are all great options if you want to splurge on a one-of-a-kind dining experience for a special occasion while you're in town.
Tailor’s brand new location right beside Rolf & Daughters. Stunning space and chef Vivek Surti’s even more glorious South Asian American food. A true experience, book online in advance.
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Tailor Nashville
620 Taylor St
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Tailor’s brand new location right beside Rolf & Daughters. Stunning space and chef Vivek Surti’s even more glorious South Asian American food. A true experience, book online in advance.
Super yummy, mellow dinner spot with tons of shareable dishes. Order the whipped feta, it will change your life.
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Butcher & Bee
902 Main St
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Super yummy, mellow dinner spot with tons of shareable dishes. Order the whipped feta, it will change your life.
A casual local spot with amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere — they're known for their pizza but the entire menu is great.
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Folk
823 Meridian St
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A casual local spot with amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere — they're known for their pizza but the entire menu is great.
A local French bistro that will transport you to Paris. Order the steak frites. No reservations so come early to snag a table.
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Once Upon A Time In France
1102 Gallatin Avenue
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A local French bistro that will transport you to Paris. Order the steak frites. No reservations so come early to snag a table.
Cozy spot with tasty food and a chill bar. Order the kimchi fried rice and some sake to share.
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Babo Korean Bar
1601 A Riverside Dr
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Cozy spot with tasty food and a chill bar. Order the kimchi fried rice and some sake to share.
Modern Middle Eastern food that is insanely delicious. Great cocktails as well.
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Lyra
935 W Eastland Ave
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Modern Middle Eastern food that is insanely delicious. Great cocktails as well.
This is the spot for seafood, oysters, and a martini.
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The Optimist
1400 Adams St
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This is the spot for seafood, oysters, and a martini.
If you're in the mood for sushi, this is definitely it.
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O-Ku Sushi Nashville
81 Van Buren St
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If you're in the mood for sushi, this is definitely it.
Whether it's brunch or dinner, they always bring the live music.
The Electric Jane
Whether it's brunch or dinner, they always bring the live music.
New place for tasty Asian food, wine and cocktails. Great design.
Xiao Bao
New place for tasty Asian food, wine and cocktails. Great design.

Brunch

Lovely little spot, a favorite for brunch. Order the Roze Bowl or the smashburger. And ask for the Endless Summer cocktail, not on the menu.
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Cafe Roze
1115 Porter Rd
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Lovely little spot, a favorite for brunch. Order the Roze Bowl or the smashburger. And ask for the Endless Summer cocktail, not on the menu.
A gas station turned essential East Nashville brunch spot. Order the eggs benny, pancakes, and chicken katsu roll.
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Hearts
914 Gallatin Ave
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A gas station turned essential East Nashville brunch spot. Order the eggs benny, pancakes, and chicken katsu roll.
The perfect chill lunch spot with indoor and outdoor options. Order the chorizo tacos, green chili burger, and a strawberry margarita.
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Redheaded Stranger
305 Arrington St
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The perfect chill lunch spot with indoor and outdoor options. Order the chorizo tacos, green chili burger, and a strawberry margarita.
Yummy Mexican food with a sunny, spacious patio out back. Kid-friendly.
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El Fuego Restaurant
3917 Gallatin Pike
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Yummy Mexican food with a sunny, spacious patio out back. Kid-friendly.
You can’t come to Nashville and not have some southern comfort food. Classic hot plates and warm hospitality.
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Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave S
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You can’t come to Nashville and not have some southern comfort food. Classic hot plates and warm hospitality.
Some of the best burgers in town with a cool beer garden out back. Impossible and veggie options included.
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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin Ave
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Some of the best burgers in town with a cool beer garden out back. Impossible and veggie options included.
A tasty vegan spot that even non-plant-based folks will love. Order the breakfast burrito and a mimosa.
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Graze Nashville
1888 Eastland Ave
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A tasty vegan spot that even non-plant-based folks will love. Order the breakfast burrito and a mimosa.
You've probably heard about Nashville's famous hot chicken and this is the original spot. 8 levels of heat to choose from, soooo good. Stop by their 5th and Broadway location too!
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Prince's Hot Chicken Shack South
5814 Nolensville Pike
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You've probably heard about Nashville's famous hot chicken and this is the original spot. 8 levels of heat to choose from, soooo good. Stop by their 5th and Broadway location too!

Vintage shopping

Great for vintage dresses, coats, leather jackets, classic denim, and rare novelty pieces. The owner is also very lovely and will help you find whatever you're looking for + offer a helpful second opinion.
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Star Struck Vintage Nashville
604 Gallatin Ave
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Great for vintage dresses, coats, leather jackets, classic denim, and rare novelty pieces. The owner is also very lovely and will help you find whatever you're looking for + offer a helpful second opinion.
Curated pieces and thoughtfully-designed space.
Be Good Shop
518 Houston Street
Curated pieces and thoughtfully-designed space.
The best vintage and original rugs in the city. Also great gifts and goodies. New East Nashville location!
Relic Home
Sharpe Avenue
The best vintage and original rugs in the city. Also great gifts and goodies. New East Nashville location!
Sassy country charm and racks of unique pieces. A real gem filled with sequin costumes, vintage gowns, plus plenty of western fringe and cowboy boots. Go just to browse if nothing else.
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High Class Hillbilly
4604 Gallatin Pike
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Sassy country charm and racks of unique pieces. A real gem filled with sequin costumes, vintage gowns, plus plenty of western fringe and cowboy boots. Go just to browse if nothing else.
The spot for vintage band tees, leather, rock albums, and boots—all in an old fire station playing great music. Stop by.
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Black Shag Vintage
1220 Gallatin Ave
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The spot for vintage band tees, leather, rock albums, and boots—all in an old fire station playing great music. Stop by.
Right next door to High Class Hillbilly—much more affordably priced and equally cool pieces. You have to dig a bit more but totally worth it. The owner Zack’s playlist is also always on point.
Backslide Vintage
4606 Gallatin Pike
Right next door to High Class Hillbilly—much more affordably priced and equally cool pieces. You have to dig a bit more but totally worth it. The owner Zack’s playlist is also always on point.
Great clothing, furniture, gifts, and trinkets you’ll only find here. A Kacey Musgraves fav.
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Old Made Good
3701B Gallatin Pike
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Great clothing, furniture, gifts, and trinkets you’ll only find here. A Kacey Musgraves fav.
Great vintage and designer goods marked way down.
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United Apparel Liquidators
2918 West End Ave
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Great vintage and designer goods marked way down.
Cutest little shop with gifts, goodies and accessories.
A Shop of Things
Cutest little shop with gifts, goodies and accessories.

Outdoor activities

Gorgeous lake with great hikes, beautiful scenery, and lots of locals. Enjoy.
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Radnor Lake
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Gorgeous lake with great hikes, beautiful scenery, and lots of locals. Enjoy.
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Percy Priest Lake
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Kid-friendly activities

Quiet local park a few minutes away that the little ones (and adults) will love. Picnic, take a walk, and get some sun.
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Shelby Park
201 S 20th St
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Quiet local park a few minutes away that the little ones (and adults) will love. Picnic, take a walk, and get some sun.
A water park right on the lake that kids and parents will both enjoy equally. Wave pools, slides, frozen drinks, a great time.
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Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort
4001 Bell Rd
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A water park right on the lake that kids and parents will both enjoy equally. Wave pools, slides, frozen drinks, a great time.

Country Music Must-Sees

Catch a show at the historic Ryman Auditorium while you're in town (the original home of the Grand Ole Opry). An intimate venue now home to music of all genres.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave N
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Catch a show at the historic Ryman Auditorium while you're in town (the original home of the Grand Ole Opry). An intimate venue now home to music of all genres.
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Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland Dr
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Country Music Hall of Fame noMuziyam
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
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A proper honky tonk right here in town. Go for the cheap drinks, stay for the dance floor.
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American Legion Post 5
301 6th Ave N
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A proper honky tonk right here in town. Go for the cheap drinks, stay for the dance floor.