Jeff’s Guidebook
Honky Tonks
‘Spacious, late-night destination offering 4 band stages, cocktails, American eats & a rooftop patio’
This place has a fun rooftop which is connected to Jason Aldean's rooftop allowing you to go back and forth between the two.
38 locals recommend
Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge
301 Broadway‘Spacious, late-night destination offering 4 band stages, cocktails, American eats & a rooftop patio’
This place has a fun rooftop which is connected to Jason Aldean's rooftop allowing you to go back and forth between the two.
‘This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman’
This is a must do while you’re in town. Tootsies may be the most memorable Honky Honk with its purple façade.
559 locals recommend
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 Broadway‘This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman’
This is a must do while you’re in town. Tootsies may be the most memorable Honky Honk with its purple façade.
‘Live country bands, cold beer & fried bologna sandwiches draw fans to this prototypical honky-tonk’
This is my favorite ‘old school’ spot as it is a no-frills outfit with a true Honky Tonk vibe.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 Broadway‘Live country bands, cold beer & fried bologna sandwiches draw fans to this prototypical honky-tonk’
This is my favorite ‘old school’ spot as it is a no-frills outfit with a true Honky Tonk vibe.
‘Multilevel venue with creative cuisine, cocktails, live music & special events plus a rooftop patio’
A slightly less touristy vibe on Broadway with good food. Each floor has a slightly different feel and the rooftop overlooks the river and Nissan Stadium.
578 locals recommend
Acme Feed & Seed
101 Broadway‘Multilevel venue with creative cuisine, cocktails, live music & special events plus a rooftop patio’
A slightly less touristy vibe on Broadway with good food. Each floor has a slightly different feel and the rooftop overlooks the river and Nissan Stadium.
‘Honky-tonk featuring live country bands & a dance floor by a large mural depicting music icons’
Classic Honky Tonk with a backdoor facing an alley connected to the Ryman. Over the years, country stars graced the Stage to play a couple songs unannounced.
192 locals recommend
The Stage on Broadway
412 Broadway‘Honky-tonk featuring live country bands & a dance floor by a large mural depicting music icons’
Classic Honky Tonk with a backdoor facing an alley connected to the Ryman. Over the years, country stars graced the Stage to play a couple songs unannounced.
‘Vast Southern eatery & saloon on 4 levels with live music, TV sports, a gift shop & a rooftop bar’
125 locals recommend
Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar
307 Broadway‘Vast Southern eatery & saloon on 4 levels with live music, TV sports, a gift shop & a rooftop bar’
‘Bustling 3-story gathering place featuring pub eats & live country music all day long’
Beware of Honky Tonk Central (i.e. the vortex). You may find yourself walking in for a drink then walking out 5 hours later.
201 locals recommend
Honky Tonk Central
329 Broadway‘Bustling 3-story gathering place featuring pub eats & live country music all day long’
Beware of Honky Tonk Central (i.e. the vortex). You may find yourself walking in for a drink then walking out 5 hours later.
‘Multilevel saloon with award winning food, live performances, and a bustling nightlife’
61 locals recommend
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
400 Broadway‘Multilevel saloon with award winning food, live performances, and a bustling nightlife’
The George Jones
128 2nd Ave NFeaturing a Wild West theme, this bi-level bar with a spiral staircase regularly hosts live music.
7 locals recommend
Doc Hollidays Saloon
112 2nd Ave NFeaturing a Wild West theme, this bi-level bar with a spiral staircase regularly hosts live music.
Food scene
The Martins BBQ on 4th Avenue is a short walk from Broadway. They have great BBQ and a fun indoor/outdoor rooftop to enjoy.
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SThe Martins BBQ on 4th Avenue is a short walk from Broadway. They have great BBQ and a fun indoor/outdoor rooftop to enjoy.
Edley's is my favorite BBQ in the city. They have three locations throughout the city though none are as accessible to Broadway as Martin's.
363 locals recommend
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StEdley's is my favorite BBQ in the city. They have three locations throughout the city though none are as accessible to Broadway as Martin's.
Rolph and Daughters is widely considered one of the best restaurants in the city. However, reservations can be difficult to come by so I recommend planning well in advance if you would like to enjoy dinner here one evening.
441 locals recommend
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StRolph and Daughters is widely considered one of the best restaurants in the city. However, reservations can be difficult to come by so I recommend planning well in advance if you would like to enjoy dinner here one evening.
This is one of my favorite places to get dinner. Their beef tartare and beer can chicken are both delicious options.
243 locals recommend
5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NThis is one of my favorite places to get dinner. Their beef tartare and beer can chicken are both delicious options.
What's a trip to Nashville without hot chicken. While Prince's hot chicken is considered by locals to be more authentic, Hattie B's is my favorite. Unfortunately you'll need to be prepared to stand in line. If you have a car I recommend trying the Charlotte or Melrose locations as they often have a shorter line than the Midtown (original) location.
465 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SWhat's a trip to Nashville without hot chicken. While Prince's hot chicken is considered by locals to be more authentic, Hattie B's is my favorite. Unfortunately you'll need to be prepared to stand in line. If you have a car I recommend trying the Charlotte or Melrose locations as they often have a shorter line than the Midtown (original) location.
Owned and operated by Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan, this Indian restaurant is absolutely delicious.
104 locals recommend
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NOwned and operated by Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan, this Indian restaurant is absolutely delicious.
This is a great restaurant which is also walkable from the Broadway Honky Tonks. My favorite here are their tacos and queso.
66 locals recommend
Bakersfield
201 3rd Ave SThis is a great restaurant which is also walkable from the Broadway Honky Tonks. My favorite here are their tacos and queso.
Industrial-chic restaurant with clever New American dishes, communal tables & inventive cocktails.
441 locals recommend
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StIndustrial-chic restaurant with clever New American dishes, communal tables & inventive cocktails.
Former hotel serves Southern takes on bistro food downstairs & more formal fare on the second floor
100 locals recommend
Merchants
401 BroadwayFormer hotel serves Southern takes on bistro food downstairs & more formal fare on the second floor
Large, 24-hour diner serving American classic fare & drinks, plus sushi & oysters, in modern digs
59 locals recommend
The Diner Nashville
200 3rd Ave SLarge, 24-hour diner serving American classic fare & drinks, plus sushi & oysters, in modern digs
Airy, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails
117 locals recommend
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave NAiry, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails
Brunch
This is my personal favorite as far a brunch spots. They do not take reservations and can get backed up to keep that in mind but the hot chicken and waffles are amazing.
175 locals recommend
Saint Añejo
1120 McGavock StThis is my personal favorite as far a brunch spots. They do not take reservations and can get backed up to keep that in mind but the hot chicken and waffles are amazing.
Pinewood is a favorite for brunch by many. They have great food, craft cocktails, and even a bowling alley for added entertainment!
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StPinewood is a favorite for brunch by many. They have great food, craft cocktails, and even a bowling alley for added entertainment!
The Southern Steak & Oyster
150 3rd Ave S
Adele's
1210 McGavock StStoried bar & music venue offering Southern fare, craft cocktails & live bands in rustic-chic digs
151 locals recommend
The Sutler Saloon
2600 8th Ave SStoried bar & music venue offering Southern fare, craft cocktails & live bands in rustic-chic digs
Entertainment
The Listening Room is one of the more iconic Nashville experiences. The venue invites Songwriters from around the city to play every evening. The tickets for these shows is only $10 with a $15 food and drink minimum. I HIGHLY recommend this to anybody that comes to town.
192 locals recommend
Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SThe Listening Room is one of the more iconic Nashville experiences. The venue invites Songwriters from around the city to play every evening. The tickets for these shows is only $10 with a $15 food and drink minimum. I HIGHLY recommend this to anybody that comes to town.
The Ryman Auditorium is located just off Broadway and has garnered the nickname 'The Mother Church of Country Music.' If you have time, taking a tour of the Ryman is another unique and amazing experience while you're in town.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NThe Ryman Auditorium is located just off Broadway and has garnered the nickname 'The Mother Church of Country Music.' If you have time, taking a tour of the Ryman is another unique and amazing experience while you're in town.
Entertainment
The Tennessee State Museum depicts the history of the U.S. state of Tennessee.
154 locals recommend
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdThe Tennessee State Museum depicts the history of the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveClassic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs.
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayClassic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs.
Adventure Science Center is a non-profit science museum for children. The museum features over 175 hands-on interactive exhibits with themes including biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science.
227 locals recommend
Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley BlvdAdventure Science Center is a non-profit science museum for children. The museum features over 175 hands-on interactive exhibits with themes including biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science.