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Five points is a super fun, super funky little piece of East Nashville frequented by locals and tourists alike.
A great spot for dinner, drinks, and dancing-- and brunch the next morning!!
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Five Points
Five points is a super fun, super funky little piece of East Nashville frequented by locals and tourists alike.
A great spot for dinner, drinks, and dancing-- and brunch the next morning!!
I love a good night out in Printers Alley: there's an English Pub called Alley Taps, a NOLA-style blues bar called Bourbon Street, and of course Skulls, a classy burlesque joint.
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Printers Alley
Printers AlleyI love a good night out in Printers Alley: there's an English Pub called Alley Taps, a NOLA-style blues bar called Bourbon Street, and of course Skulls, a classy burlesque joint.
Here's the deal: if you're here for a Bachelorette or Bachelor party, you're probably coming here and people have probably told you that no one who lives here goes out on Broadway. That's only kinda true. No, Nashvillians don't typically want to meet their friends on Broadway after work, but we do like to tear it up sometimes, too! If you want to let loose and have a night dialed up to 11, it can't be beat. Embrace the live country and get after it! My personal fave spot is Robert's Western World.
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Broadway
BroadwayHere's the deal: if you're here for a Bachelorette or Bachelor party, you're probably coming here and people have probably told you that no one who lives here goes out on Broadway. That's only kinda true. No, Nashvillians don't typically want to meet their friends on Broadway after work, but we do like to tear it up sometimes, too! If you want to let loose and have a night dialed up to 11, it can't be beat. Embrace the live country and get after it! My personal fave spot is Robert's Western World.
Casual Drinks
A great local watering hole for a couple of drinks with friends. No Dancing. ;)
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Duke's
1000 Main StA great local watering hole for a couple of drinks with friends. No Dancing. ;)
One of my favorite breweries in a really cute corner of East Nashville.
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Southern Grist Brewing Company
754 Douglas AvenueOne of my favorite breweries in a really cute corner of East Nashville.
Vinyl Tap
2038 Greenwood AveAs fun as the name implies! You can buy records here, too!
Brunch
Fantastic brunch with a lovely continental cafe feel.
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Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StFantastic brunch with a lovely continental cafe feel.
Graze Nashville
1888 Eastland AveVegan brunch! So tasty, even if you usually crave bacon!
I adore this little coffee shop an easy walk from my house! On just about every Sunday they do a lovely Bluegrass Brunch from 11-1 with live music and good food. A great way to wind up your stay in Nashville!
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The Post East
1701 Fatherland StI adore this little coffee shop an easy walk from my house! On just about every Sunday they do a lovely Bluegrass Brunch from 11-1 with live music and good food. A great way to wind up your stay in Nashville!
Biscuits are LEGIT. Get there early for a good old fashioned southern breakfast!
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The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100Biscuits are LEGIT. Get there early for a good old fashioned southern breakfast!
Suuuuper tasty indian/southern fusion! Great for brunch!
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Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NSuuuuper tasty indian/southern fusion! Great for brunch!
Eating out
A tasty spot with quirky shared plates for a great meal. Excellent brunch available too!
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Butcher & Bee
902 Main StA tasty spot with quirky shared plates for a great meal. Excellent brunch available too!
The Treehouse Restaurant
1011 Clearview AveDelightful spot for a nice dinner.
This spot is an easy walk from my house and has an incredible happy hour. Great drinks, very very good food.
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Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StThis spot is an easy walk from my house and has an incredible happy hour. Great drinks, very very good food.
If you want a truly remarkable dining experience, look no further. A little pricy, but wonderful.
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Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StIf you want a truly remarkable dining experience, look no further. A little pricy, but wonderful.
A gem of a restaurant. The best service in town. Delicious middle eastern food and great cocktails.
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Lyra
935 W Eastland AveA gem of a restaurant. The best service in town. Delicious middle eastern food and great cocktails.
Husk
37 Rutledge StExcellent southern-inspired cuisine.
If you simply must have oysters or seafood, this is a great spot.
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Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave NIf you simply must have oysters or seafood, this is a great spot.
Casual Eating Out
I lived in NYC for six years. This is as good as I've had outside of the city!
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Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StI lived in NYC for six years. This is as good as I've had outside of the city!
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StGreat BBQ. Fun, casual vibe.
Good burgers, good vibe, good jumping off point to the rest of Five Points.
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Burger Up East
970 Woodland StGood burgers, good vibe, good jumping off point to the rest of Five Points.
The best tacos in town. Cash only. Also: horchata iced coffee ftw!
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Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveThe best tacos in town. Cash only. Also: horchata iced coffee ftw!
Looking to stay in East Nashville for a night out and avoid having to drive around a bunch? Recommended evening all in the same little area: draft cocktail or beer at Walden, tasty casual dinner at Italian take-out or stand-and-eat Nicoletto, lovely cocktails at deco Fox Club, end the night at Mickey's dive.
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Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen
2905 Gallatin PikeLooking to stay in East Nashville for a night out and avoid having to drive around a bunch? Recommended evening all in the same little area: draft cocktail or beer at Walden, tasty casual dinner at Italian take-out or stand-and-eat Nicoletto, lovely cocktails at deco Fox Club, end the night at Mickey's dive.
Night Out!
A much larger version of the original venue, Basement East always has all genres of awesome music. They also host the infamous QDP (queer dance party) once a month!
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The Basement East
917 Woodland StA much larger version of the original venue, Basement East always has all genres of awesome music. They also host the infamous QDP (queer dance party) once a month!
Well made, quirky cocktails; great vegan food; super fun atmosphere. They often have themed events.
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Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveWell made, quirky cocktails; great vegan food; super fun atmosphere. They often have themed events.
The best cocktails in town. This is the second location of the famous bar located in New York City's Lower East Side.
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Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveThe best cocktails in town. This is the second location of the famous bar located in New York City's Lower East Side.
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NYou can't beat this place for awesome acoustics.
If you're here for a Bachelorette party, you can go anywhere on Broadway and have a blast. If Broadway isn't typically your kinda vibe but you want to experience it-- in my opinion this is the only place to go. A super old school honky tonk with incredible live music.
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Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayIf you're here for a Bachelorette party, you can go anywhere on Broadway and have a blast. If Broadway isn't typically your kinda vibe but you want to experience it-- in my opinion this is the only place to go. A super old school honky tonk with incredible live music.
Amazing food. Amazing cocktails. Run by a super lovely couple. Lowkey vibe, a little on the pricier side.
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Peninsula
1035 W Eastland AveAmazing food. Amazing cocktails. Run by a super lovely couple. Lowkey vibe, a little on the pricier side.
Red Door Saloon
1010 Forest AvenueBusy, bustling, fun spot that a lot of locals frequent.
My favorite of the rooftop bars-- it has a tree growing up there! Also tasty small plates.
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L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SMy favorite of the rooftop bars-- it has a tree growing up there! Also tasty small plates.
A local staple. This is not close to anything, really, but it's an amazing option for the ending to an epic night. Essentially it's a trailer where you can karaoke your heart out. Cheap beer. Cash only.
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Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford AveA local staple. This is not close to anything, really, but it's an amazing option for the ending to an epic night. Essentially it's a trailer where you can karaoke your heart out. Cheap beer. Cash only.
Amazing dive to start or end the night. Their burgers & fries are my favorite in Nashville, but be warned-- the wait for food gets long late at night.
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Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveAmazing dive to start or end the night. Their burgers & fries are my favorite in Nashville, but be warned-- the wait for food gets long late at night.
A bit quiet sometimes during the week, The 5 Spot has some really really fun themed nights that draw a good crowd-- Soul Sundays and Motown Mondays, for example.
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The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveA bit quiet sometimes during the week, The 5 Spot has some really really fun themed nights that draw a good crowd-- Soul Sundays and Motown Mondays, for example.
This is an additional location of the hot spot in Brooklyn. Nice outdoor space. Limited but good menu for nibbles.
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Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th StThis is an additional location of the hot spot in Brooklyn. Nice outdoor space. Limited but good menu for nibbles.
This is super close to my house-- a fun lesbian bar with pretty good Mexican brunch. They often have stuff going on during the weeknights-- karaoke, bingo, etc.
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The Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland StThis is super close to my house-- a fun lesbian bar with pretty good Mexican brunch. They often have stuff going on during the weeknights-- karaoke, bingo, etc.
This is an upbeat bar with dancing later on in the evenings! They often have themed DJs. It's right next to Dino's, so these two together make a good 1-2 punch combo for a local night out.
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No 308
407 Gallatin AveThis is an upbeat bar with dancing later on in the evenings! They often have themed DJs. It's right next to Dino's, so these two together make a good 1-2 punch combo for a local night out.
This place is a total experience. Good food and drinks, but most importantly-- BURLESQUE! Every night at 10, weekends at 11. A great time.
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Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers AlleyThis place is a total experience. Good food and drinks, but most importantly-- BURLESQUE! Every night at 10, weekends at 11. A great time.
This place has a cover, but they've always got excellent live music. Okay drinks, but you're there for a music and the vibe.
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Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
220 Printers AlleyThis place has a cover, but they've always got excellent live music. Okay drinks, but you're there for a music and the vibe.
This really is a lovely cocktail spot that is worth the wait if it's not too too crazy.
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The Patterson House
1711 Division StThis really is a lovely cocktail spot that is worth the wait if it's not too too crazy.
Inglewood Lounge
3914 Gallatin PikeSuper vibey, retro spot. Good drinks!
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AveA trendy spot for good cocktails.
Looking to stay in East Nashville and avoid having to drive around a bunch? Recommended evening all in the same little area: draft cocktail or beer at Walden, tasty casual dinner at Italian take-out or stand-and-eat Nicoletto, lovely cocktails at deco Fox Club, end the night at Mickey's dive.
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Walden Bar
2909B Gallatin PikeLooking to stay in East Nashville and avoid having to drive around a bunch? Recommended evening all in the same little area: draft cocktail or beer at Walden, tasty casual dinner at Italian take-out or stand-and-eat Nicoletto, lovely cocktails at deco Fox Club, end the night at Mickey's dive.
Looking to stay in East Nashville for a night out and avoid having to drive around a bunch? Recommended evening all in the same little area: draft cocktail or beer at Walden, tasty casual dinner at Italian take-out or stand-and-eat Nicoletto, lovely cocktails at deco Fox Club, end the night at Mickey's dive.
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The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeLooking to stay in East Nashville for a night out and avoid having to drive around a bunch? Recommended evening all in the same little area: draft cocktail or beer at Walden, tasty casual dinner at Italian take-out or stand-and-eat Nicoletto, lovely cocktails at deco Fox Club, end the night at Mickey's dive.
Looking to stay in East Nashville for a night out and avoid having to drive around a bunch? Recommended evening all in the same little area: draft cocktail or beer at Walden, tasty casual dinner at Italian take-out or stand-and-eat Nicoletto, lovely cocktails at deco Fox Club, end the night at Mickey's dive.
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Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin PikeLooking to stay in East Nashville for a night out and avoid having to drive around a bunch? Recommended evening all in the same little area: draft cocktail or beer at Walden, tasty casual dinner at Italian take-out or stand-and-eat Nicoletto, lovely cocktails at deco Fox Club, end the night at Mickey's dive.
This is not only one of the best breweries in town, but it's also one of the best places to watch the sunset!
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TailGate Brewery
7300 Charlotte PikeThis is not only one of the best breweries in town, but it's also one of the best places to watch the sunset!
During the Day
Shockingly good art museum. There's no permanent collection, but there is always a wonderfully curated exhibit or two.
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Fristin taidemuseo
919 BroadwayShockingly good art museum. There's no permanent collection, but there is always a wonderfully curated exhibit or two.
I know it looks and sounds incredibly tacky, but give this Nashville staple a shot. I always bring people here and they always love it! It's in a beautiful park, has a great little exhibit about the building, and also has a lovely little art museum.
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Parthenon
2500 West End AveI know it looks and sounds incredibly tacky, but give this Nashville staple a shot. I always bring people here and they always love it! It's in a beautiful park, has a great little exhibit about the building, and also has a lovely little art museum.
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdLots of great lowkey hikes and walks.
The Soda Parlor
966 Woodland StIce cream! Arcade games! Beautifully designed merch!
Shelby Park
201 S 20th StLovely little park to wander around.
This is a fun little coffee shop that sells beer & wine and has board games available!
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Bongo East
107 S 11th StThis is a fun little coffee shop that sells beer & wine and has board games available!
This local meadery has a really lovely backyard and friendly staff who will happily tell you all about mead.
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Honeytree Meadery
918 Woodland StThis local meadery has a really lovely backyard and friendly staff who will happily tell you all about mead.
A tea shop with a few seats and a kombucha bar. Cozy AF. No laptops allowed. Talk to someone!
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High Garden
935A Woodland StA tea shop with a few seats and a kombucha bar. Cozy AF. No laptops allowed. Talk to someone!
A delightful park to wander around. Has the Parthenon in it!
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Centennial Park
2500 West End AveA delightful park to wander around. Has the Parthenon in it!
I highly recommend this historical site. They have a really powerful tour of the home that traces the legacy of slavery. Very educational.
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Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeI highly recommend this historical site. They have a really powerful tour of the home that traces the legacy of slavery. Very educational.
Actually a really lovely zoo with good conservation projects.
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Nashvillen eläintarha Grassmeressa
3777 Nolensville PikeActually a really lovely zoo with good conservation projects.
Really fun place for kids-- and a few times a year, they do an awesome adult's night.
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Seikkailutiedekeskus
800 Fort Negley BlvdReally fun place for kids-- and a few times a year, they do an awesome adult's night.
This is an amazing spot. They have a wonderful outdoor area and super passionate owners who will tell you all about mead!
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Honeytree Meadery
918 Woodland StThis is an amazing spot. They have a wonderful outdoor area and super passionate owners who will tell you all about mead!