Madison’s Guidebook
Bars
The Countrypolitan Bar & Kitchen
Fun new spot Downtown to grab a cocktail!
A must while you're in town. Great cocktails, outdoor patio, Roberta's pizza (order the Bee Sting).
39 locals recommend
Urban Cowboy Nashville
1603 Woodland StA must while you're in town. Great cocktails, outdoor patio, Roberta's pizza (order the Bee Sting).
A fun spot for day drinking at the pool, amazing food truck pop-ups, or hanging out in the lobby bar. Also great music and events (check their Instagram for what's happening while you're in town).
20 locals recommend
The Dive Motel
1414 Dickerson PikeA fun spot for day drinking at the pool, amazing food truck pop-ups, or hanging out in the lobby bar. Also great music and events (check their Instagram for what's happening while you're in town).
Live music starts at 8pm Tuesday—Sunday. Great bluegrass bands but check their IG for who's playing. Order the okra fries, mussels, steak sandwich, catfish plate.
6 locals recommend
Jane's Hideaway
407 Gallatin AvenueLive music starts at 8pm Tuesday—Sunday. Great bluegrass bands but check their IG for who's playing. Order the okra fries, mussels, steak sandwich, catfish plate.
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveSexy vibe and incredible cocktails, knock first for entry.
A great excuse to dress up and go dance. DM in advance to reserve a booth.
46 locals recommend
Flamingo Cocktail Club
509 Houston StA great excuse to dress up and go dance. DM in advance to reserve a booth.
Laid-back pub by day, cozy speakeasy by night. Go on Friday or Saturday after 5pm to hang in The Apartment upstairs.
47 locals recommend
Mother's Ruin
1239 6th Ave NLaid-back pub by day, cozy speakeasy by night. Go on Friday or Saturday after 5pm to hang in The Apartment upstairs.
Chill day drinking that turns to a more dance-y vibe at night. Always a great crowd, fun music, and events.
136 locals recommend
Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveChill day drinking that turns to a more dance-y vibe at night. Always a great crowd, fun music, and events.
Some of the best drinks in town at a tucked-away speakeasy. Full bar but the Old Fashioned menu is A+
121 locals recommend
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeSome of the best drinks in town at a tucked-away speakeasy. Full bar but the Old Fashioned menu is A+
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveIconic local dive with great burgers, beer, and tunes.
New scene-y space (upstairs at The Optimist). Order the oysters and a bottle of wine to share.
Le Loup
1400 Adams StreetNew scene-y space (upstairs at The Optimist). Order the oysters and a bottle of wine to share.
Great tapas, expertly-crafted cocktails. Same owners as the very delish Slim & Husky's pizza at 5th and Broadway. Stop by both.
EG&MC
924 Jefferson StreetGreat tapas, expertly-crafted cocktails. Same owners as the very delish Slim & Husky's pizza at 5th and Broadway. Stop by both.
Palm leaves, disco balls, and an epic portrait of Prince. Order the Hot Pink margarita. *Henry James is also across the street, a great locals spot for playing pool and hitting last call.
70 locals recommend
Inglewood Lounge
3914 Gallatin PikePalm leaves, disco balls, and an epic portrait of Prince. Order the Hot Pink margarita. *Henry James is also across the street, a great locals spot for playing pool and hitting last call.
Tiki drinks and snacks with throwback Baywatch playing inside and a lively patio.
180 locals recommend
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AveTiki drinks and snacks with throwback Baywatch playing inside and a lively patio.
Famous downtown honky tonk if you're venturing over to Broadway. Classic country tunes and walkable to all the popular spots on the strip.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayFamous downtown honky tonk if you're venturing over to Broadway. Classic country tunes and walkable to all the popular spots on the strip.
A newer, more upscale addition to the downtown scene. Live music downstairs, nice dinner on the second level Supper Club, and a rooftop bar.
18 locals recommend
The Supper Club – The Twelve Thirty Club
550 BroadwayA newer, more upscale addition to the downtown scene. Live music downstairs, nice dinner on the second level Supper Club, and a rooftop bar.
This one is great for birthdays and bachelorette parties. A Dolly-themed pink rooftop bar at The Graduate Hotel. Get a pic on the round velvet bed inside.
69 locals recommend
White Limozeen
101 20th Ave NThis one is great for birthdays and bachelorette parties. A Dolly-themed pink rooftop bar at The Graduate Hotel. Get a pic on the round velvet bed inside.
Brewery with the coolest indoor/outdoor space. Try the Space Lettuce IPA or the Dr. Robot slushee.
19 locals recommend
Monday Night Preservation Society
1308 Adams StreetBrewery with the coolest indoor/outdoor space. Try the Space Lettuce IPA or the Dr. Robot slushee.
Intimate dinner spot on one side, low key drinks on the other. Always great folks, music, and events.
192 locals recommend
Bastion
434 Houston StIntimate dinner spot on one side, low key drinks on the other. Always great folks, music, and events.
Proper Sake
3109 Ewing AveCozy little sake bar with great tunes and mellow crowd.
Dinner
Mimo Restaurant and Bar
A new Italian spot at the Four Seasons, great for group dinner and drinks.
A neighborhood favorite with some of the best Californian/French food and a great wine list. *Note: on the pricier side
38 locals recommend
lou nashville
1304 McGavock PkA neighborhood favorite with some of the best Californian/French food and a great wine list. *Note: on the pricier side
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StA Nashville staple and the best place in town for pasta.
Sean Brock's Audrey, June and The Continental are all great options if you want to splurge on a one-of-a-kind dining experience for a special occasion while you're in town.
Audrey
Sean Brock's Audrey, June and The Continental are all great options if you want to splurge on a one-of-a-kind dining experience for a special occasion while you're in town.
Tailor’s brand new location right beside Rolf & Daughters. Stunning space and chef Vivek Surti’s even more glorious South Asian American food. A true experience, book online in advance.
12 locals recommend
Tailor Nashville
620 Taylor StTailor’s brand new location right beside Rolf & Daughters. Stunning space and chef Vivek Surti’s even more glorious South Asian American food. A true experience, book online in advance.
Super yummy, mellow dinner spot with tons of shareable dishes. Order the whipped feta, it will change your life.
269 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
902 Main StSuper yummy, mellow dinner spot with tons of shareable dishes. Order the whipped feta, it will change your life.
A casual local spot with amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere — they're known for their pizza but the entire menu is great.
151 locals recommend
Folk
823 Meridian StA casual local spot with amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere — they're known for their pizza but the entire menu is great.
A local French bistro that will transport you to Paris. Order the steak frites. No reservations so come early to snag a table.
51 locals recommend
Once Upon A Time In France
1102 Gallatin AvenueA local French bistro that will transport you to Paris. Order the steak frites. No reservations so come early to snag a table.
Cozy spot with tasty food and a chill bar. Order the kimchi fried rice and some sake to share.
28 locals recommend
Babo Korean Bar
1601 A Riverside DrCozy spot with tasty food and a chill bar. Order the kimchi fried rice and some sake to share.
Modern Middle Eastern food that is insanely delicious. Great cocktails as well.
87 locals recommend
Lyra
935 W Eastland AveModern Middle Eastern food that is insanely delicious. Great cocktails as well.
The Optimist
1400 Adams StThis is the spot for seafood, oysters, and a martini.
O-Ku Sushi Nashville
81 Van Buren StIf you're in the mood for sushi, this is definitely it.
The Electric Jane
Whether it's brunch or dinner, they always bring the live music.
Xiao Bao
New place for tasty Asian food, wine and cocktails. Great design.
Brunch
Lovely little spot, a favorite for brunch. Order the Roze Bowl or the smashburger. And ask for the Endless Summer cocktail, not on the menu.
203 locals recommend
Cafe Roze
1115 Porter RdLovely little spot, a favorite for brunch. Order the Roze Bowl or the smashburger. And ask for the Endless Summer cocktail, not on the menu.
A gas station turned essential East Nashville brunch spot. Order the eggs benny, pancakes, and chicken katsu roll.
54 locals recommend
Hearts
914 Gallatin AveA gas station turned essential East Nashville brunch spot. Order the eggs benny, pancakes, and chicken katsu roll.
The perfect chill lunch spot with indoor and outdoor options. Order the chorizo tacos, green chili burger, and a strawberry margarita.
107 locals recommend
Redheaded Stranger
305 Arrington StThe perfect chill lunch spot with indoor and outdoor options. Order the chorizo tacos, green chili burger, and a strawberry margarita.
Yummy Mexican food with a sunny, spacious patio out back. Kid-friendly.
53 locals recommend
El Fuego Restaurant
3917 Gallatin PikeYummy Mexican food with a sunny, spacious patio out back. Kid-friendly.
You can’t come to Nashville and not have some southern comfort food. Classic hot plates and warm hospitality.
145 locals recommend
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave SYou can’t come to Nashville and not have some southern comfort food. Classic hot plates and warm hospitality.
Some of the best burgers in town with a cool beer garden out back. Impossible and veggie options included.
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveSome of the best burgers in town with a cool beer garden out back. Impossible and veggie options included.
A tasty vegan spot that even non-plant-based folks will love. Order the breakfast burrito and a mimosa.
92 locals recommend
Graze Nashville
1888 Eastland AveA tasty vegan spot that even non-plant-based folks will love. Order the breakfast burrito and a mimosa.
You've probably heard about Nashville's famous hot chicken and this is the original spot. 8 levels of heat to choose from, soooo good. Stop by their 5th and Broadway location too!
69 locals recommend
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack South
5814 Nolensville PikeYou've probably heard about Nashville's famous hot chicken and this is the original spot. 8 levels of heat to choose from, soooo good. Stop by their 5th and Broadway location too!
Vintage shopping
Great for vintage dresses, coats, leather jackets, classic denim, and rare novelty pieces. The owner is also very lovely and will help you find whatever you're looking for + offer a helpful second opinion.
9 locals recommend
Star Struck Vintage Nashville
604 Gallatin AveGreat for vintage dresses, coats, leather jackets, classic denim, and rare novelty pieces. The owner is also very lovely and will help you find whatever you're looking for + offer a helpful second opinion.
Be Good Shop
518 Houston StreetCurated pieces and thoughtfully-designed space.
The best vintage and original rugs in the city. Also great gifts and goodies. New East Nashville location!
Relic Home
Sharpe AvenueThe best vintage and original rugs in the city. Also great gifts and goodies. New East Nashville location!
Sassy country charm and racks of unique pieces. A real gem filled with sequin costumes, vintage gowns, plus plenty of western fringe and cowboy boots. Go just to browse if nothing else.
19 locals recommend
High Class Hillbilly
4604 Gallatin PikeSassy country charm and racks of unique pieces. A real gem filled with sequin costumes, vintage gowns, plus plenty of western fringe and cowboy boots. Go just to browse if nothing else.
The spot for vintage band tees, leather, rock albums, and boots—all in an old fire station playing great music. Stop by.
13 locals recommend
Black Shag Vintage
1220 Gallatin AveThe spot for vintage band tees, leather, rock albums, and boots—all in an old fire station playing great music. Stop by.
Right next door to High Class Hillbilly—much more affordably priced and equally cool pieces. You have to dig a bit more but totally worth it. The owner Zack’s playlist is also always on point.
Backslide Vintage
4606 Gallatin PikeRight next door to High Class Hillbilly—much more affordably priced and equally cool pieces. You have to dig a bit more but totally worth it. The owner Zack’s playlist is also always on point.
Great clothing, furniture, gifts, and trinkets you’ll only find here. A Kacey Musgraves fav.
94 locals recommend
Old Made Good
3701B Gallatin PikeGreat clothing, furniture, gifts, and trinkets you’ll only find here. A Kacey Musgraves fav.
United Apparel Liquidators
2918 West End AveGreat vintage and designer goods marked way down.
A Shop of Things
Cutest little shop with gifts, goodies and accessories.
Outdoor activities
Gorgeous lake with great hikes, beautiful scenery, and lots of locals. Enjoy.
237 locals recommend
Radnor Lake
Gorgeous lake with great hikes, beautiful scenery, and lots of locals. Enjoy.
Percy Priest Lake
Kid-friendly activities
Quiet local park a few minutes away that the little ones (and adults) will love. Picnic, take a walk, and get some sun.
123 locals recommend
Shelby Park
201 S 20th StQuiet local park a few minutes away that the little ones (and adults) will love. Picnic, take a walk, and get some sun.
A water park right on the lake that kids and parents will both enjoy equally. Wave pools, slides, frozen drinks, a great time.
104 locals recommend
Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort
4001 Bell RdA water park right on the lake that kids and parents will both enjoy equally. Wave pools, slides, frozen drinks, a great time.
Country Music Must-Sees
Catch a show at the historic Ryman Auditorium while you're in town (the original home of the Grand Ole Opry). An intimate venue now home to music of all genres.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NCatch a show at the historic Ryman Auditorium while you're in town (the original home of the Grand Ole Opry). An intimate venue now home to music of all genres.
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrCountry Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SA proper honky tonk right here in town. Go for the cheap drinks, stay for the dance floor.
25 locals recommend
American Legion Post 5
301 6th Ave NA proper honky tonk right here in town. Go for the cheap drinks, stay for the dance floor.