Things To Do
Skull's Rainbow Room
Our favorite restaurant in Nashville! Skull's is nestled in the historic Printer's Alley. We strongly recommend getting a reservation if you are trying to go. Reservations open up 14 days in advance. Live jazz starts at 7pm. $$$$
Pins Mechanical Co
Duck bowling, pinball machines, and a ton of TVs. A great place to have a beer and play some games.
Deacon's New South
The south's largest dry aged meat locker. Try the steak or the hot chicken. $$$$
Listening Room Cafe
Live music in a laid back setting. Buy tickets ahead of time.
Dino's Bar
Nashville's best hot chicken. Located in a dive bar in East Nashville. Try the chicken with a side of Joe's style fries. $
6th & Peabody
6th & Peabody is a space shared by Yeehaw Brewery, Ole Smoky Moonshine, White Duck Tacos, and a rotating selection of food trucks. 6th & Peabody offers games like cornhole, ping pong, arcade games, and even a few full-sized hoops. They often have live music in the evening. $$
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Downtown Nashville
One of our staples. A great option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The fried chicken and apple jacks is Alex's favorite breakfast item in Nashville. The pimento cheese balls are one of Lindsay's favorite options anywhere. Puckett's often has live music in the evening. $$
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
A winery with spacious grounds, tastings, and lawn games located just southwest of town.
Nada
Mexican tapas located next to the Aertson Hotel. Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Nashville. Get the fish tacos with the jalapeno cornbread. $$
TailGate Brewery Music Row
One of favorite breweries in Nashville. Located in Midtown, Tailgate offers a rotating tap selection of 40 beers and makes a pretty good pizza. $$
Emmy Squared
Detroit style pizza for Alex's fellow Michiganders. There are locations in the Gulch and Germantown neighborhoods. Great for takeout. Try the Hot Chicken Pizza. $$
Cheekwood
A beautiful botanical garden west of town.
Five Daughters Bakery
The best donuts in Nashville. Located in the 12South neighborhood. Their selection changes monthly - they are great to buy a variety and split so you can try them all! $$
White Limozeen
A Dolly Parton themed rooftop bar located on top of the Graduate Hotel
O-Ku Sushi
Our favorite sushi in Nashville! Rolls are half off on Monday if you stick around. A reservation is recommended on Monday. Try the Playboy and Tennessee two step rolls. $$$
Ryman Auditorium
The original home of the Grand Ole Opry.
bartaco
A great lunch spot in the 12South neighborhood. Try the pork belly tacos. $$
Winners Bar
If you're here on Thursday or Monday, stop by Winners Bar in Midtown for great live music. Check out https://www.whiskeyjam.com/ for the schedule.
Tavern
A gastropub located in the heart of Midtown. Get the Tennessee style fries ask for the daily special - or today's Midtown Quickie as the local's call it. $$
Third and Home
One of the best sports bars in town. Third and home is located in Germantown and overlooks the minor league ball park. A great place to enjoy the weather and have a drink. $$
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
One of our favorite BBQ places in Nashville. A great option for takeout. There are multiple locations including one in Midtown and one off Broadway. $$
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
Located in the shadow of the minor league baseball stadium, Von Elrod's is a fun German beer hall. They offer a wide variety of beers and quick bites. A great place to stop for a pint and a snack. $$
DeSano Pizza Bakery
Don't feel like Detroit or New York style? Order takeout from Desano which offers a traditional Neapolitan pie in the Midtown neighborhood. Try the Diavola pie. $$
The Parthenon
Why head to Athens when you can see a full-sized replica of The Parthenon in Nashville?
Five Points Pizza West
For our travelers from the northeast, this is our pick for the best NY style pizza in Nashville. Get the Zeus pie with some garlic knots. $$
L.A. Jackson
L.A. Jackson is a rooftop bar located on top of the Thompson Hotel in the Gulch. It offers a great view of the city and some fun cocktails.
Edley's Bar-B-Que
One of our favorite BBQ places. Located in 12South, Edley's is a great lunch spot if you're enjoying that neighborhood. Get the brisket or the smoked pastrami sandwich. $
City House
Want a different experience? Head to City House at the end of your weekend for their Sunday Supper. Every Sunday the kitchen staff gets to create a unique eclectic menu that can be a lot of fun. Located in Germantown. $$$