Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Upscale farm to table restaurant with a great happy hour from 4-6 every day. Cocktails are great and the atmosphere is laid back. A great place for dinner that's only about 3 blocks away
1520 Woodland St
1520 Woodland Street Upscale farm to table restaurant with a great happy hour from 4-6 every day. Cocktails are great and the atmosphere is laid back. A great place for dinner that's only about 3 blocks away
Bongo East
107 S 11th StGreat coffee without the attitude. Closest coffee shop to the house
An amazing Hot Dog joint that serves out of an old VW Bus. Recommend the pimento cheese dog.
117 locals recommend
I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th StAn amazing Hot Dog joint that serves out of an old VW Bus. Recommend the pimento cheese dog.
Best ice cream near 5 points located in an old house. Great place to grab a waffle cone and hang out on the porch
108 locals recommend
Pied Piper Creamery
975 Main StBest ice cream near 5 points located in an old house. Great place to grab a waffle cone and hang out on the porch
Pho and Vietnamese dishes are the specialties here. For me the pho is just average, but the chicken dishes are great. They have great beer specials most nights too. Sit on the patio!
78 locals recommend
Far East
2922 614 Fatherland StPho and Vietnamese dishes are the specialties here. For me the pho is just average, but the chicken dishes are great. They have great beer specials most nights too. Sit on the patio!
Amazing sandwiches, bread, pastries, and coffee. Recommend the pastrami. Really close to the house
1010 Fatherland St
1010 Fatherland StreetAmazing sandwiches, bread, pastries, and coffee. Recommend the pastrami. Really close to the house
The best bagels in town. About a 10-15 minute walk from the house. Great coffee and hand made cream cheese too
38 locals recommend
Bagel Face Bakery
700 Main StThe best bagels in town. About a 10-15 minute walk from the house. Great coffee and hand made cream cheese too
THE place to grab a quick breakfast. Kolaches and other breakfast treats. About a 10-15 minute walk
102 locals recommend
Yeast Nashville
805 Woodland StTHE place to grab a quick breakfast. Kolaches and other breakfast treats. About a 10-15 minute walk
Brewery with semi average beer(its still beer though!), but criminally underrated burgers! Very cool back patio also
152 locals recommend
Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
800 44th Ave NBrewery with semi average beer(its still beer though!), but criminally underrated burgers! Very cool back patio also
The "go-to" Mexican place for most East siders. The food is just ok, but its still pretty satisfying and fairly cheap. Margaritas are STRONG and really awesome
455 locals recommend
Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveThe "go-to" Mexican place for most East siders. The food is just ok, but its still pretty satisfying and fairly cheap. Margaritas are STRONG and really awesome
MEGA hipster coffee shop. Probably the most beautiful coffee shop in the country...has been mentioned in every major publication that have had a "best coffee shop in america" list. Sort of expensive
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveMEGA hipster coffee shop. Probably the most beautiful coffee shop in the country...has been mentioned in every major publication that have had a "best coffee shop in america" list. Sort of expensive
Best burger in the city? Possibly. Grab a 32 ounce beer, order a burger, and snag a spot on the patio. Let the good times be had! One of our favorites
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveBest burger in the city? Possibly. Grab a 32 ounce beer, order a burger, and snag a spot on the patio. Let the good times be had! One of our favorites
Best tacos in the neighborhood. Tortilla soup is amazing. GO HERE. One of our favorites
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveBest tacos in the neighborhood. Tortilla soup is amazing. GO HERE. One of our favorites
Upscale Restaurant with a great wine list and amazing cocktails. A special occasion place. Best patio on the East side
123 locals recommend
Rumours East
1112 Woodland StreetUpscale Restaurant with a great wine list and amazing cocktails. A special occasion place. Best patio on the East side
Best pizza on the east side(entire city?). Order a pie or a slice and grab a beer. We hang out here a lot. Great for a quick bite to eat
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StBest pizza on the east side(entire city?). Order a pie or a slice and grab a beer. We hang out here a lot. Great for a quick bite to eat
BRUNCH. The place for brunch. Build your own bloody mary bar and Mimosas. Usually has a wait. One block from the house
73 locals recommend
Wylee's On Woodland
1313 Woodland StreetBRUNCH. The place for brunch. Build your own bloody mary bar and Mimosas. Usually has a wait. One block from the house
HOT CHICKEN. Nashville's indigenous food. Skip the tenders, go for the breast or leg quarter. Our favorite in East Nash for hot chicken
166 locals recommend
Pepperfire Hot Chicken
5104 Centennial BoulevardHOT CHICKEN. Nashville's indigenous food. Skip the tenders, go for the breast or leg quarter. Our favorite in East Nash for hot chicken
Coffee and Smooties. 3 Blocks from the house. Semi-expensive, but good
110 locals recommend
The Post East
1701 Fatherland StCoffee and Smooties. 3 Blocks from the house. Semi-expensive, but good
Japanese Style Izakaya with small plates, ramen, and specialty cocktails.
407 locals recommend
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveJapanese Style Izakaya with small plates, ramen, and specialty cocktails.
Semi upscale American New/Southern Restaurant. Consistently good with a very reasonable happy hour.
170 locals recommend
Eastland Cafe
97 Chapel AveSemi upscale American New/Southern Restaurant. Consistently good with a very reasonable happy hour.
Less expensive than the more "hip" coffee shops in the neighborhood. Coffee and Lattes are very good!
321 locals recommend
Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
1886 Eastland AveLess expensive than the more "hip" coffee shops in the neighborhood. Coffee and Lattes are very good!
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveAmazing Ice Cream. Go on a hot day!
One of the best kept "secrets" in our neighborhood. Food is all locally sourced, and the flavors are incredible. Try everything. Make sure to get the pistachio ice cream for dessert!
107 locals recommend
Silly Goose
1888 Eastland AvenueOne of the best kept "secrets" in our neighborhood. Food is all locally sourced, and the flavors are incredible. Try everything. Make sure to get the pistachio ice cream for dessert!
Serviceable Sushi if you're in the mood. Wait times can be long, but this is the only Sushi option in our 'hood.
56 locals recommend
Koi Thai & Sushi
923 Main StServiceable Sushi if you're in the mood. Wait times can be long, but this is the only Sushi option in our 'hood.
The Local Taco
1100 Fatherland StTacos, Margaritas, good prices. Really close to the house.
Fast emerging as our go to mexican near the house. VERY inexpensive, always pretty good. Get a big beer for really cheap, hang out on the patio and eat some tacos.
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StFast emerging as our go to mexican near the house. VERY inexpensive, always pretty good. Get a big beer for really cheap, hang out on the patio and eat some tacos.
Most consistently great brunch in our neighborhood. Leans toward French/smaller portions, but everything they make is fantastic.
425 locals recommend
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StMost consistently great brunch in our neighborhood. Leans toward French/smaller portions, but everything they make is fantastic.
A honky tonk on Lower Broadway that locals actually go to. Great space on the first floor for live music, and each floor has its own theme. Go up to the roof and eat some lunch. Very cool building
578 locals recommend
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayA honky tonk on Lower Broadway that locals actually go to. Great space on the first floor for live music, and each floor has its own theme. Go up to the roof and eat some lunch. Very cool building
When downtown this is the place to eat. Awesome fish & chips and English beer in a basement bar.
59 locals recommend
Fleet Street Pub
207 Printers AlleyWhen downtown this is the place to eat. Awesome fish & chips and English beer in a basement bar.
The best sandwich in the city. period. A close car ride from the house. Everything on the menu is great, and they have some really great beer options
501 locals recommend
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkThe best sandwich in the city. period. A close car ride from the house. Everything on the menu is great, and they have some really great beer options
Want a quick meal on the cheap? This is it. Awesome burger and fries. Make sure to try the Bacon and Blue cheese burger, and get as much horseradish ranch as possible!
116 locals recommend
Grillshack Fries and Burgers
1000 Riverside DrWant a quick meal on the cheap? This is it. Awesome burger and fries. Make sure to try the Bacon and Blue cheese burger, and get as much horseradish ranch as possible!
Great place for breakfast without the wait of the more popular places. Chicken fried chicken is fantastic and will cure any hangover.
58 locals recommend
Pied Piper Eatery
Great place for breakfast without the wait of the more popular places. Chicken fried chicken is fantastic and will cure any hangover.
When in Hillsboro Village, this is where we eat. Get a Milkbone Latte and the Meat & 3. All the food here is great
304 locals recommend
Fido
1812 21st Ave SWhen in Hillsboro Village, this is where we eat. Get a Milkbone Latte and the Meat & 3. All the food here is great
Our favorite restaurant in all of Nashville. Italian meets southern cuisine. Don't miss the pastas here!
441 locals recommend
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StOur favorite restaurant in all of Nashville. Italian meets southern cuisine. Don't miss the pastas here!
Probably the most authentically Nashville restaurant in town. A true Meat & 3 with a daily changing menu. This is as old school Nashville as it gets.
145 locals recommend
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave SProbably the most authentically Nashville restaurant in town. A true Meat & 3 with a daily changing menu. This is as old school Nashville as it gets.
Without a doubt, the most expensive restaurant in Music City, but its well worth it. Reservations are usually only available 30 days in advance. 10+ course tasting menu with drink pairings.
67 locals recommend
The Catbird Seat
1711 Division StWithout a doubt, the most expensive restaurant in Music City, but its well worth it. Reservations are usually only available 30 days in advance. 10+ course tasting menu with drink pairings.
Everything Else
300+ Acre park that's about a 10 minute walk East of the house. A great place to spend an afternoon
55 locals recommend
Park Maintenance District - Centennial Park
511 Oman St300+ Acre park that's about a 10 minute walk East of the house. A great place to spend an afternoon
Where the mediocre Tennessee Titans Play! Also the site of large outdoor concerts.
493 locals recommend
Nissan Stadium
1 Titans WayWhere the mediocre Tennessee Titans Play! Also the site of large outdoor concerts.
Shelby Park
201 S 20th StWanna go hang out with 50+ dogs? This is the place!
Vinny Links Golf Course
2009 Sevier St9 Hole Par 3 golf course. Very hilly, but fun
Naval Hill Disc Golf Course
South 17th StreetDisc Golf Course in a hilly, tree lined setting
Drinks & Nightlife
The neighborhood "Cheers" if you will. Wednesday and Sunday nights for 2 for 1 beers. Also for a great snack here, the chicken tenders can't be beat! Ordering a bushwhacker here is a must!
330 locals recommend
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StThe neighborhood "Cheers" if you will. Wednesday and Sunday nights for 2 for 1 beers. Also for a great snack here, the chicken tenders can't be beat! Ordering a bushwhacker here is a must!
Best barbeque in our 'hood by a long shot. Cool atmosphere, tons of beers on tap, and about a 10 minute walk away. Pork nachos are a favorite
363 locals recommend
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StBest barbeque in our 'hood by a long shot. Cool atmosphere, tons of beers on tap, and about a 10 minute walk away. Pork nachos are a favorite
Hipster bar with great cocktails and burgers. Definitely worth going to grab a couple cocktails. Cocktails are STIFF
823 Woodland St
823 Woodland StreetHipster bar with great cocktails and burgers. Definitely worth going to grab a couple cocktails. Cocktails are STIFF
One of our favorite cocktail bars in the city. Drinks are strong, the space is cool, and the vibe is great. Very much a melting pot kind of place, lots of hipsters mixed with shirt and tie types.
171 locals recommend
No 308
407 Gallatin AveOne of our favorite cocktail bars in the city. Drinks are strong, the space is cool, and the vibe is great. Very much a melting pot kind of place, lots of hipsters mixed with shirt and tie types.
Another great cocktail place in our neighborhood. About a mile from the house. Great cocktails and food, really beautiful space. Thursday night specials are the best
244 locals recommend
Holland House Bar and Refuge
935 West Eastland AvenueAnother great cocktail place in our neighborhood. About a mile from the house. Great cocktails and food, really beautiful space. Thursday night specials are the best
Pool and Darts, that's why you are going here. Looks totally sketchy on the outside, but once you come inside you will be greeted with a bastion of bar game fun. Cheap, cold beer
40 locals recommend
Edgefield Sports Bar & Grill
921 Woodland StPool and Darts, that's why you are going here. Looks totally sketchy on the outside, but once you come inside you will be greeted with a bastion of bar game fun. Cheap, cold beer
You're going here to play darts and drink beer. Great draft selection, and a whole separate room with dart boards. A good place to watch a game, too.
91 locals recommend
Beyond the Edge
112 S 11th StYou're going here to play darts and drink beer. Great draft selection, and a whole separate room with dart boards. A good place to watch a game, too.
Gay/Lesbian friendly bar that is friendly to all. Really close by
103 locals recommend
The Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland StGay/Lesbian friendly bar that is friendly to all. Really close by
Beer bar with 100+ taps in the old luggage building of a former train station. Really cool space with great beer selection
58 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Nashville
111 10th Ave SBeer bar with 100+ taps in the old luggage building of a former train station. Really cool space with great beer selection
12 South Taproom & Grill
2318 12th Ave STHE place to grab a beer in the 12South neighborhood.
Upscale Speakeasy bar with dim lighting and incredible cocktails. An excellent date night spot
368 locals recommend
The Patterson House
1711 Division StUpscale Speakeasy bar with dim lighting and incredible cocktails. An excellent date night spot
Shopping
East Nashville's best used guitar shop. Check it out when near 5 points
50 locals recommend
Fanny's House of Music
1101 Holly StEast Nashville's best used guitar shop. Check it out when near 5 points
Our wine, spirits, and beer vendor of choice. Pretty upscale. They've got wine at all price points, though, from $8 and up.
122 locals recommend
Woodland Wine Merchant
1001 Woodland StOur wine, spirits, and beer vendor of choice. Pretty upscale. They've got wine at all price points, though, from $8 and up.
If you're a beer person this is where you're going. It's a block away. Lots of local beer options
9 locals recommend
4 Way Market
1401 Fatherland StIf you're a beer person this is where you're going. It's a block away. Lots of local beer options
Retail Storefront & Chocolate factory in the heart of Lockeland Springs. Really great, innovative flavors. (Location is 17th and Fatherland)
80 locals recommend
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company
1628 Fatherland StRetail Storefront & Chocolate factory in the heart of Lockeland Springs. Really great, innovative flavors. (Location is 17th and Fatherland)
Essentials
Neighborhood local/organic food market. Also a juice bar inside.
382 locals recommend
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StNeighborhood local/organic food market. Also a juice bar inside.
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveIf you need a few grocery type things, this is the place to go
Arts & Culture
The mother church of country music. Skip the Opry and see a show here if you can. Our favorite place in the universe for live music. Everything sounds amazing here.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe mother church of country music. Skip the Opry and see a show here if you can. Our favorite place in the universe for live music. Everything sounds amazing here.
The only historic, locally owned, neighborhood movie house in town. Shows limited run and indie movies. One of our favorite places in Nashville
224 locals recommend
Belcourt Taps
2117 Belcourt AveThe only historic, locally owned, neighborhood movie house in town. Shows limited run and indie movies. One of our favorite places in Nashville
Sightseeing
At the bottom of Shelby park. Go to the nature center and rent a bike for free, in exchange for an ID. Ride the trails and enjoy nature!
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayAt the bottom of Shelby park. Go to the nature center and rent a bike for free, in exchange for an ID. Ride the trails and enjoy nature!