Guidebook for Lighty's Roost

John & Elisabeth
John & Elisabeth
Guidebook for Lighty's Roost

Drinks & Nightlife

Ranked as one of the top 21 bars in the country, and also a 5 star James Beard recognized restaurant. Ask for the Feast treatment. Just a short walk from Lighty's Roost.
192 locals recommend
Bastion
434 Houston St
192 locals recommend
Ranked as one of the top 21 bars in the country, and also a 5 star James Beard recognized restaurant. Ask for the Feast treatment. Just a short walk from Lighty's Roost.
Dance. Dance. Dance. Drink. Repeat. Just your average Miami themed dance club / coffee shop possessing an old renovated church. The best part, only a short walk from Lighty's Roost. Amen.
46 locals recommend
Flamingo Cocktail Club
509 Houston St
46 locals recommend
Dance. Dance. Dance. Drink. Repeat. Just your average Miami themed dance club / coffee shop possessing an old renovated church. The best part, only a short walk from Lighty's Roost. Amen.
Not a brewery, a Cidery that also just happens to serve crazy good food. Short walk from Lighty's Roost.
42 locals recommend
Diskin Cider
1235 Martin St
42 locals recommend
Not a brewery, a Cidery that also just happens to serve crazy good food. Short walk from Lighty's Roost.
Our personal fave of the Honky Tonks by far. Try your hardest to get there for the house band. Fills up fast. Elbow room is prized real estate.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 Broadway
601 locals recommend
Our personal fave of the Honky Tonks by far. Try your hardest to get there for the house band. Fills up fast. Elbow room is prized real estate.
The newest addition to our WeHo neighborhood and oh so welcome wit singular spirit inspired drinks of the day, train track veranda, and low-key vibe. Stone's throw from Lighty's Roost.
20 locals recommend
Never Never
413 Houston St
20 locals recommend
The newest addition to our WeHo neighborhood and oh so welcome wit singular spirit inspired drinks of the day, train track veranda, and low-key vibe. Stone's throw from Lighty's Roost.
Top tier cocktail spot straight out of Brooklyn.
157 locals recommend
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin Ave
157 locals recommend
Top tier cocktail spot straight out of Brooklyn.
Speakeasy vibe with Nashville's own Goldberg Brothers.
368 locals recommend
The Patterson House
1711 Division St
368 locals recommend
Speakeasy vibe with Nashville's own Goldberg Brothers.
180 locals recommend
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin Ave
180 locals recommend
Actually named Rosemary Beauty Queen, which after spending a number of nights here somehow feels more fitting. Cool hang over in East Nashville with equally chill inside and outside space.
136 locals recommend
Rosemary
1102 Forrest Ave
136 locals recommend
Actually named Rosemary Beauty Queen, which after spending a number of nights here somehow feels more fitting. Cool hang over in East Nashville with equally chill inside and outside space.
One of our all time favorites spots in Nashville. Check inside bar as well.
189 locals recommend
Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th St
189 locals recommend
One of our all time favorites spots in Nashville. Check inside bar as well.
121 locals recommend
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin Pike
121 locals recommend

Food Scene

Restaurant with great food, great people, and award winning drinks. Kitchen stays open 'til 1AM. Nightly Steve McQueen sightings. Only a short walk from Lighty's Roost.
68 locals recommend
Earnest Bar & Hideaway (formerly Hemingway's)
438 Houston St
68 locals recommend
Restaurant with great food, great people, and award winning drinks. Kitchen stays open 'til 1AM. Nightly Steve McQueen sightings. Only a short walk from Lighty's Roost.
You know, only Sean Brock's much celebrated James Beard awarded restaurant specializing in all things truly Southern.
223 locals recommend
Husk
37 Rutledge St
223 locals recommend
You know, only Sean Brock's much celebrated James Beard awarded restaurant specializing in all things truly Southern.
Half the city's restaurants fight over their bread yet these talented folks still find time to create locally sourced chef level breakfast and lunch options. Walking distance from Lighty's Roost. Running distance if you're hungry.
108 locals recommend
Dozen Bakery
516 Hagan St
108 locals recommend
Half the city's restaurants fight over their bread yet these talented folks still find time to create locally sourced chef level breakfast and lunch options. Walking distance from Lighty's Roost. Running distance if you're hungry.
A culinary landmark for us and one of our favorite date night spots. Be sure to try a wood fired pizza, preferably with a farm fresh egg cracked on top.
525 locals recommend
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland St
525 locals recommend
A culinary landmark for us and one of our favorite date night spots. Be sure to try a wood fired pizza, preferably with a farm fresh egg cracked on top.
Maybe, just maybe our favorite restaurant in town. Great drinks. Great food with a farm fresh Italian twist. Germantown staple.
441 locals recommend
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor St
441 locals recommend
Maybe, just maybe our favorite restaurant in town. Great drinks. Great food with a farm fresh Italian twist. Germantown staple.
One of original high end dining experiences in Nashville. Italian fare with a Southern twist. Great location in Germantown.
330 locals recommend
City House
1222 4th Ave N
330 locals recommend
One of original high end dining experiences in Nashville. Italian fare with a Southern twist. Great location in Germantown.
The hot chicken place that's caught on like wildfire, with this particular one right by our house being the latest outpost.
128 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Melrose Nashville, TN
2222 8th Ave S
128 locals recommend
The hot chicken place that's caught on like wildfire, with this particular one right by our house being the latest outpost.
Along with Prince's and Hattie B's, Bolton's rounds out the top three places for our spicy bird. Quite possibly being our favorite of them all with their dry rub style.
151 locals recommend
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main St
151 locals recommend
Along with Prince's and Hattie B's, Bolton's rounds out the top three places for our spicy bird. Quite possibly being our favorite of them all with their dry rub style.
Great new (non-profit) coffee shop that opened up in the neighborhood. Perfect place to get the day started or work on a project, and only a short walk away.
Humphreys Street
Humphreys Street
Great new (non-profit) coffee shop that opened up in the neighborhood. Perfect place to get the day started or work on a project, and only a short walk away.
So friggin' good we almost didn't want to share this culinary gem. Owned by same "folks" over at Rolf & Daughter.
151 locals recommend
Folk
823 Meridian St
151 locals recommend
So friggin' good we almost didn't want to share this culinary gem. Owned by same "folks" over at Rolf & Daughter.
Izakaya fair (Japanese bar food) that does not disappoint. Just a short drive over to the Gulch.
9 locals recommend
Bar Otaku Izakaya
505 12th Ave S
9 locals recommend
Izakaya fair (Japanese bar food) that does not disappoint. Just a short drive over to the Gulch.
Indian street food and designed to the nines. Sister restaurants with Chauhan Ale Masala House.
27 locals recommend
Chaatable
345 40th Ave N
27 locals recommend
Indian street food and designed to the nines. Sister restaurants with Chauhan Ale Masala House.
One of a kind Indian spot with Nashville's own celebrity chef, Maneet Chauhan
104 locals recommend
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave N
104 locals recommend
One of a kind Indian spot with Nashville's own celebrity chef, Maneet Chauhan
Diner style hamburgers that will fill you right up. Walkable from Lighty's Roost.
83 locals recommend
Gabby's Burgers & Fries
493 Humphreys St
83 locals recommend
Diner style hamburgers that will fill you right up. Walkable from Lighty's Roost.
PROPER Neapolitan pizzas. We crave these 24/7 but exercise serious will power with only twice / month visits.
100 locals recommend
DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave S
100 locals recommend
PROPER Neapolitan pizzas. We crave these 24/7 but exercise serious will power with only twice / month visits.
28 locals recommend
Babo Korean Bar
1601 A Riverside Dr
28 locals recommend
66 locals recommend
Otaku Ramen
1104 Division St
66 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

One of the best in Nashville. Right in the heart of downtown.
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
1024 locals recommend
One of the best in Nashville. Right in the heart of downtown.
As seen in the New York Times and many avid art fans here in Nashville. First Saturdays are must if you are in town.
8 locals recommend
David Lusk Gallery Nashville
516 Hagan St
8 locals recommend
As seen in the New York Times and many avid art fans here in Nashville. First Saturdays are must if you are in town.
11 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
516 Hagan St
11 locals recommend
Channel To Channel Gallery
3800 Hagan St
Awesome gallery that draws a fun crowd and live music on first Saturdays.
8 locals recommend
Julia Martin Gallery
444 Humphreys St
8 locals recommend
Awesome gallery that draws a fun crowd and live music on first Saturdays.
Coop Gallery
507 Hagan St
Just underwent an upgrade that makes this a sure stop for families with young kids. Short drive from Lighty's Roost.
227 locals recommend
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley Blvd
227 locals recommend
Just underwent an upgrade that makes this a sure stop for families with young kids. Short drive from Lighty's Roost.

Entertainment & Activities

A great neighborhood treat with a mad scientist/distiller whipping out all sorts of high proof libations. Walking distance from Lighty's Roost.
10 locals recommend
Nashville Craft Distillery
514 Hagan St
10 locals recommend
A great neighborhood treat with a mad scientist/distiller whipping out all sorts of high proof libations. Walking distance from Lighty's Roost.
One of the most famous songwriter venues in Nashville...as seen on "Nashville" the TV show as well.
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike
460 locals recommend
One of the most famous songwriter venues in Nashville...as seen on "Nashville" the TV show as well.
One of Nashville's OG distilleries post prohibition. Great for a tour, delicious tastings, and/or last minute liquor run / walk from Lighty's Roost.
28 locals recommend
Corsair Distillery Headquarters
601 Merritt Ave
28 locals recommend
One of Nashville's OG distilleries post prohibition. Great for a tour, delicious tastings, and/or last minute liquor run / walk from Lighty's Roost.
Listen to some local song writers do their thing. Superb talent. Pure Nashville. Short drive from Lighty's Roost.
192 locals recommend
Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave S
192 locals recommend
Listen to some local song writers do their thing. Superb talent. Pure Nashville. Short drive from Lighty's Roost.
World class outdoor venue nestled downtown right off the Cumberland river.
182 locals recommend
Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave S
182 locals recommend
World class outdoor venue nestled downtown right off the Cumberland river.
World class magic house underneath the Johnny Cash museum with world class magicians coming though every night. Good food. Tasty drinks. Mandatory dress code.
83 locals recommend
House of Cards
119 3rd Ave S
83 locals recommend
World class magic house underneath the Johnny Cash museum with world class magicians coming though every night. Good food. Tasty drinks. Mandatory dress code.
Great local bar/venue with all genres of music on display. One of our fave.
387 locals recommend
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest Ave
387 locals recommend
Great local bar/venue with all genres of music on display. One of our fave.
132 locals recommend
Exit/In
2208 Elliston Pl
132 locals recommend
245 locals recommend
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave S
245 locals recommend
57 locals recommend
Marathon Music Works
1402 Clinton St
57 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Cannery Ballroom
1 Cannery Row
27 locals recommend
152 locals recommend
Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers Alley
152 locals recommend
123 locals recommend
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
220 Printers Alley
123 locals recommend
89 locals recommend
Tennessee Brew Works
809 Ewing Ave
89 locals recommend
77 locals recommend
Bearded Iris Brewing
101 Van Buren St
77 locals recommend
138 locals recommend
Smith & Lentz Brewing Company
903 Main St
138 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Little Harpeth Brewing
5901 California Avenue
21 locals recommend
120 locals recommend
City Winery
609 Lafayette St
120 locals recommend
58 locals recommend
The Black Abbey Brewing Company, LLC
2952 Sidco Dr
58 locals recommend
Heaven’s Door Distillery and Center for the Arts
616 Rep. John Lewis Way S
22 locals recommend
Downtown Sporting Club
22 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

The stairs make for a great photo opp and the park itself offers a legitimate hiking trail year round. Drive through Belle Meade on the way to check out Old Money South.
77 locals recommend
Percy Warner stairs
Belle Meade Boulevard
77 locals recommend
The stairs make for a great photo opp and the park itself offers a legitimate hiking trail year round. Drive through Belle Meade on the way to check out Old Money South.
Another great nearby hike with a few different options in distance and difficulty.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek Rd
435 locals recommend
Another great nearby hike with a few different options in distance and difficulty.
Nearby walkable park to get your sweat on.
Dudley Park
Nearby walkable park to get your sweat on.
Nearby lake that offers all manner of aquatic adventures. Do you research about different places to launch from or set up shop.
171 locals recommend
Percy Priest Lake
171 locals recommend
Nearby lake that offers all manner of aquatic adventures. Do you research about different places to launch from or set up shop.
Over on the East Side, this secluded park stretches out along the Cumberland River.
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms Greenway
510 locals recommend
Over on the East Side, this secluded park stretches out along the Cumberland River.
Short drive from Nashville but definitely worth a day trip out there. Little known fact, but we've got no less than 8 beautiful waterfalls within short driving distance of Nashville.
32 locals recommend
Cummins Falls
32 locals recommend
Short drive from Nashville but definitely worth a day trip out there. Little known fact, but we've got no less than 8 beautiful waterfalls within short driving distance of Nashville.
Another awesome waterfall that's totally worth a waterfall day trip with nearby Cummins Falls.
153 locals recommend
Burgess Falls State Park
4000 Burgess Falls Dr
153 locals recommend
Another awesome waterfall that's totally worth a waterfall day trip with nearby Cummins Falls.
Another day trip worthy waterfall within short driving distance of Nashville? That's right. Just one of 12. So many waterfalls, so little time.
44 locals recommend
Fall Creek Falls Pool
44 locals recommend
Another day trip worthy waterfall within short driving distance of Nashville? That's right. Just one of 12. So many waterfalls, so little time.

Sightseeing

A taste of the old South right here in Nashville. We suggest visiting here before you head on over to Nelson's Green Brier Distillery which shares some of the same history. Spoiler alert.
283 locals recommend
Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding Pike
283 locals recommend
A taste of the old South right here in Nashville. We suggest visiting here before you head on over to Nelson's Green Brier Distillery which shares some of the same history. Spoiler alert.
Andrew Jackson's plantation and one heck of an old South tour. Well worth the trip out there.
15 locals recommend
Hermitage
15 locals recommend
Andrew Jackson's plantation and one heck of an old South tour. Well worth the trip out there.
The Parthenon. Yes, for real, right here in Nashville. Wait, your city doesn't have one? Oh, well, ours does. Along with a great little park and live music everyone once in awhile.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
788 locals recommend
The Parthenon. Yes, for real, right here in Nashville. Wait, your city doesn't have one? Oh, well, ours does. Along with a great little park and live music everyone once in awhile.
Civil War fort that was built by freed slaves with great views of city.
26 locals recommend
Fort Negley Park and Visitors Center
1100 Fort Negley Blvd
26 locals recommend
Civil War fort that was built by freed slaves with great views of city.
If this doesn't speak for itself, you may have visited the wrong city.
466 locals recommend
The Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave S
466 locals recommend
If this doesn't speak for itself, you may have visited the wrong city.
The Queen of country's very own museum is worth a visit on your way downtown.
26 locals recommend
Patsy Cline Museum
119 3rd Ave S
26 locals recommend
The Queen of country's very own museum is worth a visit on your way downtown.
Whether a country music fan or not, this place is a must see for anyone who loves music. So well done.
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
1208 locals recommend
Whether a country music fan or not, this place is a must see for anyone who loves music. So well done.

Essentials

Great liquor store with everything you need and super close to Lighty's Roost.
54 locals recommend
Frugal MacDoogal
701 Division St
54 locals recommend
Great liquor store with everything you need and super close to Lighty's Roost.
Our local version of Whole Foods. And closer than Whole Foods.
139 locals recommend
The Turnip Truck Urban Fare
321 12th Ave S
139 locals recommend
Our local version of Whole Foods. And closer than Whole Foods.
Ummm, well, yeah. We have one of these, too.
182 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4021 Hillsboro Pike
182 locals recommend
Ummm, well, yeah. We have one of these, too.
373 locals recommend
Kroger
4560 Harding Pike
373 locals recommend