Broadway
- Acme Feed & Seed: Multilevel venue with creative cuisine, cocktails, live music & special events plus a rooftop patio.
- AJ’s Good Time Bar: American singer Alan Jackson’s urban honky-tonk offers 3 floors, live country music & a rooftop bar.
- Bootleggers Inn: Intimate moonshine honky-tonk with live music at all times.
- Broadway Brewhouse: Saloon with dozens of draft beers & eclectic pub grub in an exposed-brick, memorabilia-filled space.
- Carter’s: Serves locally sourced spirits, cocktails, and shareable plates in an atmosphere of modern sophistication.
- Crazy Town: Drinks & classic American eats are served in a hip, three-level music venue with vintage decor.
- Crossroads: Unassuming music venue offering a full bar & live country & Southern rock ‘n’ roll performers.
- Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row: American gastropub featuring an exhilarating nightlife and rock n’ roll attitude.
- Downtown Sporting Club: Locally owned Nashville restaurant & bar featuring live music, ax throwing, a rooftop bar, sports watching, hotel rooms, & much more.
- Hard Rock Cafe: Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
- Honky Tonk Central: Bustling 3-story gathering place featuring pub eats & live country music all day long.
- Jack’s Bar-B-Que: Smoked brisket, pork, turkey & ribs served cafeteria-style along with traditional Southern sides.
- Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop: Vast Southern eatery & saloon on 4 levels with live music, TV sports, a gift shop & a rooftop bar.
- Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk & Rock N Roll Steakhouse:
- Layla’s Honky Tonk: Vintage license plates line the ceiling of this lively, intimate bar hosting live bluegrass bands.
- Legends Corner: Classic country albums cover the walls of this classic honky-tonk featuring dancing & cold beer.
- Luke’s 32 Bridge: Spacious, late-night destination offering 4 band stages, cocktails, American eats & a rooftop patio.
- Margaritaville: Daily live music & a menu of Caribbean & seafood fare draw fans to this casual theme bar.
- Mellow Mushroom: Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
- Merchants: Former hotel serves Southern takes on bistro food downstairs & more formal fare on the second floor.
- Nashville Underground: Large, 4-level venue serving Southern staples, TVs, live music & beers.
- Nudie’s: This long-running, multi-level hangout features live music & a roadhouse vibe, and features a rooftop bar.
- Ole Red: Spacious tavern featuring fried chicken & “Redneck” nachos, live music & a rooftop bar.
- Pancho and Lefty’s: Casual, rustic restaurant & tequila bar serving modern takes on tacos & other Mexican street food.
- Paradise Park: Lively trailer-park-themed eatery dishing out diner fare amid kitschy decor & live music.
- John Rich’s Redneck Riviera: Raucous destination featuring cocktails, brews, BBQ meals, nightly live music & a rooftop bar.
- Rippy’s: This lively BBQ & brews joint with a rooftop deck also serves up live country music.
- Robert’s Western World: Live country bands, cold beer & fried bologna sandwiches draw fans to this prototypical honky-tonk.
- Rock Bottom: Brewpub chain serving house beers & upscale pub food & American fare in lively environs.
- Second Fiddle: Music mementos adorn the brick walls of this cozy honky-tonk offering drinks & live country tunes.
- The Stage: Honky-tonk featuring live country bands & a dance floor by a large mural depicting music icons.
- The Valentine: Prohibition-era themed, four-level bar & music venue with light American eats & signature cocktails.
- Tin Roof Broadway: Unpretentious shotgun shack bar & music venue with creative takes on American pub food.
- Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge: This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman.
- WannaB’s Karaoke: Karaoke bar in the middle of Broadway honky-tonks featuring over 200,000 songs, a full bar, and food menu.
- Whiskey Bent: Vibrant, rustic tavern with mounted animal heads, offering beer, cocktails & a lineup of live music.
Downtown (North of B’way)
- 417 Union: All-day menu of Southern & American fare in a 2-story space with WWII & Civil War memorabilia.
- Alley Taps: Lively haunt with a warm vibe hosting live music & offering many draft beers, pizza & nachos.
- B.B. Kings: Musical acts perform on 2 stages while the restaurant serves up Southern specialties & barbecue.
- Bailey’s Sports Grille: Local sports-bar chain serving a menu of pub grub & American fare in casual surroundings.
- Beer Sellar: Cozy little tavern boasting a wall of brews on tap, dartboards & pool tables.
- Benchmark: Contemporary tavern with sports on TV, rustic decor, music events & a menu of bar bites.
- The Big Bang: Rocking sing-along bar featuring dueling pianos, comedy & audience participation.
- Blend Bar: Sophisticated lounge offering high-end cigars, cocktails & New American bites in elevated digs.
- Bobby’s Garage Bar: Year-round bar on a hotel rooftop featuring cocktails, modern pub fare, wine & beer.
- Bobby’s Rooftop Lounge: Year-round bar on a hotel rooftop featuring cocktails, modern pub fare, wine & beer.
- Buffalo’s Nashville: Relaxed sports bar with exposed brick walls with HDTVs, a variety of bar games & standard pub grub.
- Cafe at Bobby: An airy and bright cafe featuring an outdoor patio and offering everything from Americanos to a “hair of the dog” for those early risers.
- Cafe Le Crumbs: Serves gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups and handmade desserts in a colorful and artsy atmosphere.
- Cafe Lula: Airy, industrial-chic cafe for American fare & drinks, part of the Ryman Auditorium.
- Capitol Grille: Sophisticated hotel restaurant with ornate furnishings & artfully updated Southern classic dishes.
- City Tap House: Modern-rustic hangout showcasing elevated pub fare with regional flair & many craft beers on tap.
- Corner pub: Wide-ranging American comfort fare & a big bourbon selection offered in a laid-back sports haunt.
- Coyote Ugly: Outpost of a festive saloon chain with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots.
- Deacon’s New South: Warm & industrial modern steakhouse offering dry-aged steaks, vegetables & sommelier-driven wines.
- Demo’s Restaurant: Italian classics & traditional American dishes such as steaks & chops served in a homey environment.
- Dick’s Last Resort: Restaurant chain where gruff staffers serve a Southern-style menu in a rowdy roadhouse environment.
- The District Bar & Kitchen: Chic hotel lobby lounge with upscale pub food & live music, full bar with craft beer & happy hour.
- Doc Holliday’s: Featuring a Wild West theme, this bi-level bar with a spiral staircase regularly hosts live music.
- Drug Store Coffee: Serving a menu with local coffee roasters & pastries in a mid-century, natural light-filled space.
- Dunn Bros Coffee: Espresso & cold-brew drinks made from sustainable beans are the specialty of this coffeehouse chain.
- Easy 8: The perfect place for a quick snack or a late-night bite with a rotating menu featuring eight signature sandwich items.
- Ellington’s Mid Way Bar & Grill: Nostalgic restaurant with red-checked tablecloths & a selection of timeless American dishes.
- Famous Saloon: Multi-level honky-tonk hosting live music daily & dishing out familiar plates of Southern eats.
- Frothy Monkey: Local coffeehouse chain serving breakfast, sandwiches, Southern comfort food, and wine in a hip space.
- Gray & Dudley: Hip restaurant in the 21c Museum Hotel for American comfort fare & drinks in art-driven surroundings.
- Hooters: Sports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts.
- Joe’s Crab Shack: Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets, stuffed shrimp, and American comfort dishes.
- Legendairy Milkshake Bar: Piled-high jars of ice cream & toppings are the specialty of this hip sweet shop with cafe decor.
- Little Fib: Bar that includes great food, 12 draft handles, an extensive cocktail menu, and specialty drinks.
- Lonnie’s Western Room: Lively, late-night karaoke bar featuring singing servers in a tiny, rough-&-ready space.
- Makeready L&L: Airy-industrial spot for seasonal tavern grub & rotisserie fired meats, beer & cocktails.
- Melting Pot: Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
- Mike’s Ice Cream: This bright ice cream parlor offers cones, sundaes, old-school sodas, and espresso drinks.
- Morton’s: Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
- M.L.Rose (Capitol View): Bustling eatery serving a variety of craft beers along with down-home burgers & sweet potato fries.
- Music City Chicken Co: Serves breakfast all day, hot chicken, and po-boys and shareables for a not so healthy but delicious meal.
- Natura: Casual cafe with indoor and outdoor dining, featuring a veggie-forward menu.
- Oak Bar: Historic hotel bar & gastropub known for its vintage atmosphere & elaborate art deco bathroom.
- Old Spaghetti Factory: Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
- Parlour Bar: Boasts innovative cocktail classics in a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere.
- Puckett’s: Southern bar & grill with an old-general-store feel & a large stage for live music acts.
- Rare Bird: Wine & cocktails, including various mint juleps, on a chic hotel rooftop perch overlooking the city.
- Red Phone Booth: A 1920s speakeasy prohibition experience that originated in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Rise Nashville: Service line dining chain restaurant with a menu that features biscuits, chicken sandwiches, and sweet stuff, all day long.
- Rodizio Grille: Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering a salad bar, and skewered meats carved tableside.
- The Standard: Set in an elegantly appointed 1843 home, this upscale restaurant serves sophisticated Southern fare.
- Stateside Kitchen: This brasserie-style restaurant located in the Dream Hotel is imaginative yet focused, showcasing seasonal cuisine in an intelligent setting.
- Tavern @ Bobby: Serving a modern take on classic American dishes in a chic atmosphere with rooftop lounging.
- TENN On Top: Located at Holston House, kick it poolside by day and unwind with live music by night, on the top floor with views of downtown Nashville.
- The Italian Kitchen: Easygoing, brick-&-wood clad local eatery offering Italian cuisine such as pizza & pastas.
- The Stillery: Mason jar cocktails, burgers & brick-oven pizza in a modern space with live music on weekends.
- The Urban Juicer: Striving to be the best so their customers feel their best, this juicery is designed to nourish you from the inside out.
- The Bridge Bar: Located at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, this swanky lounge features live music nightly.
- The George Jones: Modern museum offering exhibits on the life & music of George Jones, with an eatery & rooftop bar.
- Trade Room at Noelle: Serves guests from day-to-night, with a robust wine list, classic cocktails, and a healthy rotation of craft beers.
- Union Teller Coffee Counter: This delicatessen, coffee shop, and bar serves an all-day menu for the business lunch crowd or world-traveling guests.
- Varallo’s: Classic Southern cooking offered in a bare-bones luncheonette open on weekdays only.
- Wildhorse Saloon: Southern food, live-music acts, multiple bars & free nightly dance lessons in a 3-story space.
- Woolworth on 5th: Warm, reimagined eatery, once the site of 1960s lunch counter sit-ins, offers Southern fare & sides.
Printers Alley
- Black Rabbit: New American small plates & craft cocktails served in chic, intimate surrounds.
- Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar: Music club with Cajun cuisine & blues presented 7 nights per week in Mardi Gras–themed surroundings.
- Daddy’s Dogs: Gourmet over-sized hot dogs perfect for any lunch, dinner or late-night snack.
- Fleet Street Pub: Mellow English-style watering hole serving up classic pub fare & a range of imported beers.
- Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse: Stylish, upscale steakhouse offering live music, handcrafted steaks & seafood fare, cocktails, wine & beer.
- Ms. Kelli’s: Brick-walled karaoke bar offers an extensive list of songs, beers on tap, pub fare, a dance floor and pool tables.
- Sea Salt: Traditional French fare gets a seasonal twist at this old-world bistro with a large bar offering.
- Skull’s Rainbow Room: Circa-1948 speakeasy-style lounge offering elevated American fare, craft sips & nightly burlesque.
- Snitch:
Sobro
- 6th & Peabody: Ole Smoky Distillery and Yee-Haw Brewing Company all under one roof offering live music, great food, and drinks.
- Big Machine Store & Distillery:
- City Winery: Happy hour from 5:00pm to 7:00pm includes half off all glasses of wine, $8 flatbreads, and $6-$8 select appetizers.
- Cumberland Bar at JW Marriott Nashville:
- Etch: Open-kitchen setting for eclectic, upscale dining with a rich cocktail & wine list.
- Flying Saucer: Chain taproom offering 200+ global beers & American pub fare in tavern-like surroundings.
- Goo Goo Shop: Paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth, offering a dessert bar, chocolate experiences, and a unique space for special events.
- Headquarters Beercade: Funky arcade bar with loads of throwback video games, craft beers & specialty cocktails.
- Liberty Common: Southern comfort foods meets French classics on the menu at this chic cafe with a full bar & patio.
- Tennessee Brew Works: Beers brewed on-site offered in an industrial taproom with oak barrel tables, a patio & live music.
- The Green Pheasant: Japanese fusion fare with seasonal ingredients, sake & cocktails on tap in sleek, modern quarters.
- The Southern: Diners come for wood-fired meats, Southern-fried staples & the oyster bar at this trendy spot.
- Trattoria II Mulino: Elevated Italian restaurant with a large wine list, full bar & patio with occasional live music.
Coming soon…
- Blanco
- Boqueria
- CAVA
- Desano Pizzaria
- Edley’s Bar-B-Que
- Eddie V’s
- Elixr
- Hattie B’s
- Hattie Jane’s Creamery
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
- The Liege Waffle Co
- NoBaked Cookie Dough
- Prince’s Hot Chicken
- The Pharmacy Burger
- Shake Shack
- Slim & Husky’s
- Smokin Chikin
- Steam Boys
- Thai Esane
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