Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
It’s hard to believe, but the taco stand at the gas station at five points, which is three blocks away, is actually very good! Run by some familiar and friendly faces, this humble food truck serves up some excellent Central American food at extremely reasonable prices. They open around 11 o’clock in the morning and often stay open late into the night.
Outstanding spot for supper. 3 blocks away. Reservations are a good idea on busy nights, but often not necessary. Not cheap (entrees are $20-30), but never disappointing. Steaks are very good.
372 locals recommend
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StOutstanding spot for supper. 3 blocks away. Reservations are a good idea on busy nights, but often not necessary. Not cheap (entrees are $20-30), but never disappointing. Steaks are very good.
Closest coffee shop, 2.5 blocks away. Excellent coffee, bagels, etc. They have a ton of board games. Good place for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
215 locals recommend
Bongo East
107 S 11th StClosest coffee shop, 2.5 blocks away. Excellent coffee, bagels, etc. They have a ton of board games. Good place for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Run by Dan and Ellen, 2 of the nicest folks out there, Sweet 16th has great pastries and breakfast items. Not much space to dine in, so plan on getting it to go.
202 locals recommend
Sweet 16th
311 N 16th StRun by Dan and Ellen, 2 of the nicest folks out there, Sweet 16th has great pastries and breakfast items. Not much space to dine in, so plan on getting it to go.
This place is cool! A fun place for drinks or sharing plates. A great hang around the cauldron fire pit, perfect for conversation and people watching. The kitchen is an outdoor wood burning set up with an attached food truck.
189 locals recommend
Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th StThis place is cool! A fun place for drinks or sharing plates. A great hang around the cauldron fire pit, perfect for conversation and people watching. The kitchen is an outdoor wood burning set up with an attached food truck.
Great thin crust! Dine in or go to the take out window next door to grab a slice. Take out window is o-en very late, perfect for late night beer munchies.
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StGreat thin crust! Dine in or go to the take out window next door to grab a slice. Take out window is o-en very late, perfect for late night beer munchies.
Far East
2922 614 Fatherland StGood Pho, Bahn Mi, etc. Very close and casual. Lunch and Dinner.
Excellent fare, run by the same folks who operate Margot. White napkin brunch and lunch. Savory crepes, omelettes, salads, etc. Mocha, cappuccino...
425 locals recommend
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StExcellent fare, run by the same folks who operate Margot. White napkin brunch and lunch. Savory crepes, omelettes, salads, etc. Mocha, cappuccino...
Inspired by a dream, a local artist created this place...they serve hotdogs out of a customized VW bus!
117 locals recommend
I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th StInspired by a dream, a local artist created this place...they serve hotdogs out of a customized VW bus!
An upscale food court with 6 restaurants, this place is great for a quick meal especially if everyone wants something different. Mexican, Vietnamese, gourmet greilled cheese, BBQ, burgers, a bakery and a full bar.
100 locals recommend
Hunters Station
975 Main StAn upscale food court with 6 restaurants, this place is great for a quick meal especially if everyone wants something different. Mexican, Vietnamese, gourmet greilled cheese, BBQ, burgers, a bakery and a full bar.
5 Points Tacos
1101 Woodland St615Chutney
7075 Highway 70 South Interesting and appealing Indian restaurant, very close.
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main St Solid barbecue
Way beyond your local Gyro restaurant. This place offers grilled octopus, souvlaki and honey roasted chicken. Fast and good Greek food.
51 locals recommend
Greko Greek Street Food
704 Main St Way beyond your local Gyro restaurant. This place offers grilled octopus, souvlaki and honey roasted chicken. Fast and good Greek food.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a speakeasy. It is small and only accommodates a certain number of people. You need to ring the doorbell in the alley, which is very nondescript. If they have space for you they’ll let you in if not you have to wait. Cocktails cost about $15, which is very expensive but I have to say they’re very, very good. I know this description makes it sound pretentious, but it’s really a fun place to spend an hour or so.
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveLots of bands and variety.
3 Crow Bar
1024 Woodland StGood burgers, great hang if the garage doors are open.
The Basement East
917 Woodland StRock and Roll!
If you are drunk and want a hamburger this is your place. Dive bar that is pretty cool.
250 locals recommend
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveIf you are drunk and want a hamburger this is your place. Dive bar that is pretty cool.
No 308
407 Gallatin AveGreat cocktails in a unique and quirky setting.
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveLocal brewery with a great selection of craft beers. Limited snacks.
138 locals recommend
Smith & Lentz Brewing Company
903 Main St Local brewery with a great selection of craft beers. Limited snacks.
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin Ave Great coutyyard, excellent cocktails. This is where the hipsters go.
If you are going to Broadway to do the tourist thing, this is the most authentic old-school Honky Tonk on Broadway. You won’t be disappointed with the music.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 Broadway If you are going to Broadway to do the tourist thing, this is the most authentic old-school Honky Tonk on Broadway. You won’t be disappointed with the music.
This is authentic yesteryear Nashville. One of the Premier places to hear live music in Nashville, this is like stepping into the past. Don’t expect good food and don’t expect a great beer selection. Do you expect the audience to be listening carefully and not on their phones and blabbing. If you’re lucky enough to be here on a Tuesday night we highly recommend you get tickets for Doyle and Debbie
245 locals recommend
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave S This is authentic yesteryear Nashville. One of the Premier places to hear live music in Nashville, this is like stepping into the past. Don’t expect good food and don’t expect a great beer selection. Do you expect the audience to be listening carefully and not on their phones and blabbing. If you’re lucky enough to be here on a Tuesday night we highly recommend you get tickets for Doyle and Debbie
Sightseeing
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveA full scale replica of the Parthenon!
Beautiful concert hall, home of the Grammy winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Call ahead for a private tour or go to a concert.
277 locals recommend
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlBeautiful concert hall, home of the Grammy winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Call ahead for a private tour or go to a concert.
My favorite spot in the city. Park on the side side of the bridge and walk over to downtown. Amazing view of the city. Very pretty at night. Bike rentals on either side.
132 locals recommend
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
My favorite spot in the city. Park on the side side of the bridge and walk over to downtown. Amazing view of the city. Very pretty at night. Bike rentals on either side.
Parks & Nature
Excellent place to ride bikes (you can rent them on site), walk, etc.
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayExcellent place to ride bikes (you can rent them on site), walk, etc.
Beautiful Gardens for nature lovers. Fee to get in but worth it for a few hours on a nice day.
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrBeautiful Gardens for nature lovers. Fee to get in but worth it for a few hours on a nice day.
About 15-20 minute drive...hundreds of acres of nature beauty.
39 locals recommend
Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory BlvdAbout 15-20 minute drive...hundreds of acres of nature beauty.
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrGetting Around
Catch the bus on Woodland Street or Gallatin Road.
49 locals recommend
Central 5th Ave - Bay 8 station
400 Charlotte AveCatch the bus on Woodland Street or Gallatin Road.
Lyft Office
150 2nd Ave NLyft is very dependable in Nashville.
Arts & Culture
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SFrist Art Museum
919 BroadwayNashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlBelle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeAntebellum plantation close by.
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NTennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Belcourt Avenue
Belcourt AvenueIndy Films!