Guidebook for Nashville
Drinks & Nightlife
Sinema
2600 8th Ave SAmazing new bar/restaurant just down the street.
2600 Franklin Pike
2600 8th Avenue SouthGo to the cellar bar. Trust me.
The classic Nashville honky tonk. If you only do one, do this one.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayThe classic Nashville honky tonk. If you only do one, do this one.
Small, dark, expensive, and probably the best cocktail bar in town. Easy to miss. Look for the line to get in.
368 locals recommend
The Patterson House
1711 Division StSmall, dark, expensive, and probably the best cocktail bar in town. Easy to miss. Look for the line to get in.
Oh, you wanted a dive bar? Bobby's is a real dive, not a hipster dive. Cash only. Beer only. Maybe some chips in a bag. But, the Music Row elite take up the bar stools here.
22 locals recommend
Bobby's Idle Hour
9 Music Square SOh, you wanted a dive bar? Bobby's is a real dive, not a hipster dive. Cash only. Beer only. Maybe some chips in a bag. But, the Music Row elite take up the bar stools here.
Oh, you wanted a hipster dive bar? Here it is. No smoking, lots of skinny jeans, but great people.
186 locals recommend
Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin PikeOh, you wanted a hipster dive bar? Here it is. No smoking, lots of skinny jeans, but great people.
Best beers on tap anywhere? Yeah, I said. Go and prove me wrong.
208 locals recommend
12 South Taproom & Grill
2318 12th Ave SBest beers on tap anywhere? Yeah, I said. Go and prove me wrong.
Austin's joint is a great hang for a burger and beer. Plenty of TVs to watch the game or your favorite soap opera (good luck with that second one).
154 locals recommend
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose
2535 8th Ave SAustin's joint is a great hang for a burger and beer. Plenty of TVs to watch the game or your favorite soap opera (good luck with that second one).
After starting Grimey's, Mike Grimes launched this music venue under the record store. I don't know how he does it, but he sees into the future of new music. Plus, the venue is amazing.
104 locals recommend
The Basement
1604 8th Ave SAfter starting Grimey's, Mike Grimes launched this music venue under the record store. I don't know how he does it, but he sees into the future of new music. Plus, the venue is amazing.
The bar is only open for a few hours on a few days so check before you head out, but go if you can! Tell Bailey (the owner and brew-mistress) I said "Hello!"
109 locals recommend
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
429B Houston StThe bar is only open for a few hours on a few days so check before you head out, but go if you can! Tell Bailey (the owner and brew-mistress) I said "Hello!"
The fertile basin of Nashville hipster life. Now, this bar is a mix of everyone, but the center of 5 Points is where the new Nashville scene began.
330 locals recommend
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StThe fertile basin of Nashville hipster life. Now, this bar is a mix of everyone, but the center of 5 Points is where the new Nashville scene began.
If you in Nashville on a Monday night, you have to go to the 50s/60s dance party at 5 Spot. It's brilliant throwback music with a packed crowd. Other nights, classic country by 20 year old singers.
387 locals recommend
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveIf you in Nashville on a Monday night, you have to go to the 50s/60s dance party at 5 Spot. It's brilliant throwback music with a packed crowd. Other nights, classic country by 20 year old singers.
Everything Else
Locally made denim. It's expensive but I love it. Check out the store. The vibe is on point.
123 locals recommend
imogene + willie
2601 12th Ave SLocally made denim. It's expensive but I love it. Check out the store. The vibe is on point.
Otis makes custom hats, ties, scarves... he's a good friend and a great guy. His shop is beautiful and he will talk with you about his work all day.
Otis James Nashville
1006 Buchanan StOtis makes custom hats, ties, scarves... he's a good friend and a great guy. His shop is beautiful and he will talk with you about his work all day.
If you like boots and have $800 to spend, go see Philip at Peter Nappi. The location alone is worth the trip and the store is unlike anything in the city.
15 locals recommend
Peter Nappi
1308 Adams StIf you like boots and have $800 to spend, go see Philip at Peter Nappi. The location alone is worth the trip and the store is unlike anything in the city.
Check the website and if there is a flea market when you're in town, go. It's $5 to get in and the vendors are a riot. Great people watching and great stuff to buy.
50 locals recommend
Nashville Flea Market
401 Wingrove StCheck the website and if there is a flea market when you're in town, go. It's $5 to get in and the vendors are a riot. Great people watching and great stuff to buy.
If you need a haircut, this is the jam. Good luck getting in. If you can, ask for Hobby. He's my guy.
Parlour & Juke
1101 Riverwood DrIf you need a haircut, this is the jam. Good luck getting in. If you can, ask for Hobby. He's my guy.
Wanna buy some booze? This is the best spot in town. Tyler knows his stuff and he treats you like family.
122 locals recommend
Woodland Wine Merchant
1001 Woodland StWanna buy some booze? This is the best spot in town. Tyler knows his stuff and he treats you like family.
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StPizza. Eat it. It's good.
Live music, frisbee, the Parthenon, chill day in the sun. Go here.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveLive music, frisbee, the Parthenon, chill day in the sun. Go here.
If you need a gym fix, go here. Ask for Adam and tell him I sent you. He's damn funny and an amazing trainer.
20 locals recommend
Gym 5
952 Main StIf you need a gym fix, go here. Ask for Adam and tell him I sent you. He's damn funny and an amazing trainer.
Need some grub for the crib? The Turnip Truck is all healthy and stuff. Plus, it's local, small, and nearby.
139 locals recommend
The Turnip Truck Urban Fare
321 12th Ave SNeed some grub for the crib? The Turnip Truck is all healthy and stuff. Plus, it's local, small, and nearby.
Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, and The High Watt are all in one amazing venue space. Odds are, your new favorite band is playing there right now.
80 locals recommend
Mercy Lounge
1 Cannery RowMercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, and The High Watt are all in one amazing venue space. Odds are, your new favorite band is playing there right now.
My friend, Herb Williams, is the curator at The Rymer. He loves art and, if you meet him, you'll fall in love with his passion. Check out his work too. Amazing crayon sculptures. Trust me.
18 locals recommend
The Rymer Gallery
233 Rep. John Lewis Way NMy friend, Herb Williams, is the curator at The Rymer. He loves art and, if you meet him, you'll fall in love with his passion. Check out his work too. Amazing crayon sculptures. Trust me.
The Urban Juicer
1009 Gallatin AveIf you're into this kind of stuff...
Food Scene
CREMA
15 Hermitage AveNashville has 1,000+ coffee shops. Crema is the best.
Ok... Crema is my favorite, but Barista Parlor is the most popular. The interior is outstanding and they have a wide selection of coffee. You will also see the most famous people here.
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveOk... Crema is my favorite, but Barista Parlor is the most popular. The interior is outstanding and they have a wide selection of coffee. You will also see the most famous people here.
The first coffee shop in Nashville. Ever. Bongo does it right. In the Belmont area, this is a great student hang.
98 locals recommend
Bongo Java
2007 Belmont BlvdThe first coffee shop in Nashville. Ever. Bongo does it right. In the Belmont area, this is a great student hang.
My friend Roderick own and runs this joint. I can't even explain the food. Just go eat there.
107 locals recommend
Silly Goose
1888 Eastland AvenueMy friend Roderick own and runs this joint. I can't even explain the food. Just go eat there.
My favorite BBQ in town. There's another one in East Nashville too.
418 locals recommend
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SMy favorite BBQ in town. There's another one in East Nashville too.
Brandon is the head chef and he whips up some crazy stuff. If you're heading to West End/Vandy, this is a great spot for dinner or a drink at the bar. Yeah, it's in a hotel. Get over it.
Mason's Nashville
2100 West End AveBrandon is the head chef and he whips up some crazy stuff. If you're heading to West End/Vandy, this is a great spot for dinner or a drink at the bar. Yeah, it's in a hotel. Get over it.
Fido
1812 21st Ave SBest. Breakfast. In. Town. Period.
Since you on 12th S, get coffee here. Forget about the line. The folks are quick and the coffee is perfect.
547 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SSince you on 12th S, get coffee here. Forget about the line. The folks are quick and the coffee is perfect.
My buddy, Bizzle, owns this place. It's chicken down 100 ways (or something like that). Kid friendly and fun. They keep it light.
2403 12th Ave S
2403 12th Avenue SouthMy buddy, Bizzle, owns this place. It's chicken down 100 ways (or something like that). Kid friendly and fun. They keep it light.
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SBurgers with high class.
This place is tiny and the food is amazing! Right down the street and worth stopping in for dinner.
156 locals recommend
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave SThis place is tiny and the food is amazing! Right down the street and worth stopping in for dinner.
La Hacienda Taqueria
2615 Nolensville PikeOne of my favorite Mexican food joints
Shopping
What an amazing record store! Check their website for free in-store performances but go visit no matter what. Get lost in all that music!
126 locals recommend
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity LnWhat an amazing record store! Check their website for free in-store performances but go visit no matter what. Get lost in all that music!
Uh, only one of the top 10 best music venues in the country! Doesn't matter who is playing, go here. During the day, get a tour. At night, go for the music (then head to Tootsies afterward).
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NUh, only one of the top 10 best music venues in the country! Doesn't matter who is playing, go here. During the day, get a tour. At night, go for the music (then head to Tootsies afterward).