Guidebook for Nashville
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bars are a Nashville staple, Santa's pub is a pretty well known spot to hit up for Karaoke.
170 locals recommend
Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford AveDive bars are a Nashville staple, Santa's pub is a pretty well known spot to hit up for Karaoke.
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayFamous bar.
A bar that resembles a greenhouse on the inside. Good prices, chill vibe and usually busy.
47 locals recommend
Greenhouse Bar
2211 Bandywood DrA bar that resembles a greenhouse on the inside. Good prices, chill vibe and usually busy.
Flying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave SGreat beer selection and some good braut/pretzel hybrid.
Tin Roof Nashville
1516 Demonbreun StFun bar/restaurant with a good atmosphere (early - mid 20's).
The Patterson House
1711 Division StLong wait, but really cool interior and "designer" drinks
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveDelicious burgers
Printers Alley
Printers AlleyJazz music and other seedy nightlife :)
Play Dance Bar
1519 Church StGay bar, dance club, and an amazing drag show.
The Red Door Saloon
1816 Division StSmall bar, great place to chat up strangers
Craft Brewed
2502 8th Ave SCraft brewed beers
Smoky little neighborhood bar with karaoke and next to a decent taco shop
93 locals recommend
Neighbors of Sylvan Park
4425 Murphy RdSmoky little neighborhood bar with karaoke and next to a decent taco shop
Yazoo Brewing Company
900 River Bluff DriveBrewery tours
The Stage on Broadway
412 BroadwayPopular place for honky tonking
The Cobra Nashville
2511 Gallatin AveChill bar
Shopping
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NFamous auditorium
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayGreat exhibits
Food Scene
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeBuy tickets early 'cause this place is almost always sold out.
Considered the best ice cream in Nashville, I would agree it's pretty tasty.
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveConsidered the best ice cream in Nashville, I would agree it's pretty tasty.
Cafe Coco
210 Elliston PlChill Cafe with live music at night.
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AvePopular Cafe
Portland Brew
2605 12th Ave SAnother popular cafe
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SA neat cafe with full menu in the 12 South area.
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main StFamous hot chicken
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SMore hot chicken
Soulshine Pizza Factory
1907 Division StreetFood and Music venue
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NAll you can eat Southern food, in a family style setting.
The Mad Platter
1239 6th Avenue NorthGood food!
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StFrench
The Catbird Seat
1711 Division StMost exclusive, requires months notice
The Gulch
Area with bars and restaurants for the professional crowd
Jack's Bar-B-Que
416 BroadwayGreat Meat and 3
The Nashville Biscuit House
805 Gallatin AvenueBreakfast spot
Supposedly the best biscuits in town...I'm not totally sold, but they're good.
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100Supposedly the best biscuits in town...I'm not totally sold, but they're good.
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
123 Ewing DrMore hot chicken
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave SGood meat and 3, but expect to wait for it.
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StGood french food
Elliston Place Soda Shop
2105 Elliston PlLittle hole in the wall with decent food
Thai Phooket
207 Woodland StGreat thai food!
Bombay Palace
2912 West End AveDelicious and cheap lunch buffet
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
3415 West End AveVegetarian
Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveDecent Mexican food
Merchants
401 BroadwayGreat food and fantastic bartenders who make some tasty drinks
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StYum
Mike's Ice Cream
129 2nd Ave NAnother great ice cream shop
Gourmet breakfast buffet, including meats and desserts. Can't beat the quality. I prefer the one on Granny White, but this one is closer.
Copper Kettle Cafe & Catering
94 Peabody StGourmet breakfast buffet, including meats and desserts. Can't beat the quality. I prefer the one on Granny White, but this one is closer.
Everything Else
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AvePopular East Nashville Spot
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrBeautiful theater, fun show!
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdGreat trails
Park Maintenance District - Centennial Park
511 Oman StGreat place to run
MUST SEE! Amazing sound quality and exquisite architecture. You get your money's worth!
277 locals recommend
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlMUST SEE! Amazing sound quality and exquisite architecture. You get your money's worth!
Radnor Lake
Hiking spot
Nashville Sounds
19 Jackson StFun, Minor league team
Climb Nashville
3600 Charlotte AveGreat indoor rock climbing gym
Running spot. The McCabe center also has a cheap gym with fitness classes and weights.
41 locals recommend
Sylvan Park
Running spot. The McCabe center also has a cheap gym with fitness classes and weights.
Take a tour of the Jack Daniel's distillery
204 locals recommend
Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyTake a tour of the Jack Daniel's distillery
Arts & Culture
3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
818 3rd Ave SPopular music venue
Exit/In
2208 Elliston PlPopular music venue
Belcourt Avenue
Belcourt AvenueArt theater
Texas Troubadour Theatre
2416 Music Valley DrVenue
Zanies Comedy Showcase
2025 8th Ave SStand-up
The Basement
1604 8th Ave SMusic
Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater
4225 Whites Creek PikeMusic venue
Riverfront Park
100 1st Ave NMusic and events throughout the year
Exit/In
2208 Elliston PlMusic venue, more alternative/punk/grunge/rock
Sightseeing
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveParthenon replica
Belmont Mansion
1901 15th Avenue SouthQuick sight
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SBeautiful
The Hermitage
4580 Rachels LnHistorical Mansion
Belle Meade
Old Plantation
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrBeautiful garden
Sri Ganesha Temple
527 Old Hickory BlvdCool little temple
Music Row
Recording Studios
Fontanel
4125 Whites Creek PikeSight seeing stop
Entertainment & Activities
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley BlvdLots of fun, hands-on exhibits