Spots with short walks or drives from my house
5 to 10 minute walk
Wilburn Street Tavern
302 Wilburn StMy favorite dive bar in Nashville, super cheap!
Folk
823 Meridian StAmerican bistro with fancy pizza, very neighborhoody
Hasn't opened yet, but there is a lot of hype, because it's supposed to have a culinary school in it and the guy who opened Husk is the restauranteur in charge. The building is cool.
23 locals recommend
Audrey
809 Meridian StreetHasn't opened yet, but there is a lot of hype, because it's supposed to have a culinary school in it and the guy who opened Husk is the restauranteur in charge. The building is cool.
popular Local taqueria with great breakfast tacos and a nice patio
107 locals recommend
Redheaded Stranger
305 Arrington Stpopular Local taqueria with great breakfast tacos and a nice patio
Nashville Crystal Store East
804 Meridian StThis place has awesome crystals in a homey atmosphere!
This is a nice place during the day, but I have heard of gang activity occurring at night here. I've personally walked it in the evening, and I mostly felt safe.
6 locals recommend
Cleveland Park
This is a nice place during the day, but I have heard of gang activity occurring at night here. I've personally walked it in the evening, and I mostly felt safe.
10 to 15 minute walk
Lyra
935 W Eastland Aveelevated Middle Eastern food
popular taqueria, I prefer Redheaded stranger if for no other reason, because it's closer to my house than Mas Tacos, but this place is very solid too.
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin Avepopular taqueria, I prefer Redheaded stranger if for no other reason, because it's closer to my house than Mas Tacos, but this place is very solid too.
Established Local Favorite with a big beer garden, famous for burgers
11 locals recommend
Pharmacy Burger
5055 BroadwayEstablished Local Favorite with a big beer garden, famous for burgers
I mention this place mostly because it is attached to a gas station. This gas station is the closest establishment to my house that sells to-go alcohol.
Nashville Beard And Barber
1101 Riverwood DriveI mention this place mostly because it is attached to a gas station. This gas station is the closest establishment to my house that sells to-go alcohol.
15 to 20 minute walk
This place was good, but seems to have limited hours during Covid. I can't tell if it has reopened at all.
51 locals recommend
Peninsula
1035 W Eastland AveThis place was good, but seems to have limited hours during Covid. I can't tell if it has reopened at all.
Walgreens
2500 Gallatin AveShort walk for those on foot.
20 to 25 minute walk
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveWalkable grocery store
Hearts
914 Gallatin AveAustrailian cafe serving bowls, brunch and sandwiches
ALDI
615 Gallatin AveWalkable and cheaper than Kroger
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AvePopular dive bar that serves great burger
Great Americanized Asian, this is a branch of a chain out of Florida, very good
54 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Food
626A Main StGreat Americanized Asian, this is a branch of a chain out of Florida, very good
Popular Spreakeasy that I've heard good things about. I haven't been, but I've heard getting in is a little tricky.
157 locals recommend
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AvePopular Spreakeasy that I've heard good things about. I haven't been, but I've heard getting in is a little tricky.
This is an awesome club that sometimes host Queer Dance Party, one of my favorite venues and LGBTQ events
296 locals recommend
The Basement East
917 Woodland StThis is an awesome club that sometimes host Queer Dance Party, one of my favorite venues and LGBTQ events
Decent burger place by the creator of Husk (same dude as Aubry which is closer but not yet open)
47 locals recommend
Joyland Restaurant
901 Woodland StDecent burger place by the creator of Husk (same dude as Aubry which is closer but not yet open)
Butcher & Bee
902 Main StFancy but not too fancy middle eastern. Popular dinner spot.
Greko Greek Street Food
704 Main StPopular counter service spot that serves fancy Gyros.
Shep's Delicatessen
1000 Main StGreat deli and brunch spot in Five Points
Hunters Station
975 Main StGreat food court in Five Points
25 to 30 minute walk
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AveHip Tikki bar with good food on Gallatin
Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveOne of my favorite bars in Nashville, near Five Points
Red Door Saloon
1010 Forest AvenueSolid Neighboor bar in Five Points
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StSolid bar in Five Points
I've heard this place will reopen. Very LGBT friendly, almost "mixed" clientele. Near Five Points
91 locals recommend
Beyond the Edge
112 S 11th StI've heard this place will reopen. Very LGBT friendly, almost "mixed" clientele. Near Five Points
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StWell known pizza by the slice place
OK food, good drinks, but a little pricey, in Five Points
210 locals recommend
The Treehouse Restaurant
1011 Clearview AveOK food, good drinks, but a little pricey, in Five Points
Five Points
Neighborhood, 25 minute walk
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StFrench bistro in Five Points
Once Upon A Time In France
1102 Gallatin AvenueFrench Bistro on Gallatin Road, recommended
Duke's
1000 Main StWell known bar in Five points
30 to 40 minute walk
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StNeighborhood Favorite
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveNeighborhood favorite for Ramen and Sushi
Maru Sushi & Grill
1100 Fatherland StThe Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland StA solid lesbian bar, one of 22 in the United States
East Nashville but not walkable (Drive there!)
Nissan Stadium
1 Titans WayIf you like sportsball, this stadium is East Nashville
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayBest Park in Nashville
Topgolf
500 Cowan StMy gym's local branch. I love the YMCA in Nashville. Most of the branches are decent including this one, which is the closest one to my crib.
40 locals recommend
Margaret Maddox Family YMCA
2624 Gallatin PikeMy gym's local branch. I love the YMCA in Nashville. Most of the branches are decent including this one, which is the closest one to my crib.
The Dive Motel
1414 Dickerson PikeI haven't been, but I want to go.
East Nashville Beer Works
320 E Trinity LnGreat local brewery
Haven't gone, but it looks like a decent dive bar and is close to some other spots that look good.
186 locals recommend
Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin PikeHaven't gone, but it looks like a decent dive bar and is close to some other spots that look good.
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeThis place was highly recommended to me by a guest.
Walden Bar
2909B Gallatin PikeI like how it looks from the outside, but I haven't been yet
Cafe Roze
1115 Porter RdCutie cafe in East Nash