Downtown Nashville Guidebook
Food scene
Favorite casual breakfast spot within walking distance. Excellent bakery and you can get a egg sandwich on a biscuit that’s amazing.
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D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe
555 Church StFavorite casual breakfast spot within walking distance. Excellent bakery and you can get a egg sandwich on a biscuit that’s amazing.
If you’re looking for a full sit down breakfast this is one I’d recommend. Super close and so good. Large portions, southern style. They’ve got lots of menu options, but if you don’t mind sweet for breakfast try a waffle or pancake option.
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Another Broken Egg Cafe
208 Commerce StIf you’re looking for a full sit down breakfast this is one I’d recommend. Super close and so good. Large portions, southern style. They’ve got lots of menu options, but if you don’t mind sweet for breakfast try a waffle or pancake option.
Plan to stand in line because this is a popular one. You order at the counter and then sit. Order an appetizer of bonuts. Or skip the line and order online for delivery!
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Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave SPlan to stand in line because this is a popular one. You order at the counter and then sit. Order an appetizer of bonuts. Or skip the line and order online for delivery!
Classic sit down diner with a southern breakfast. Within walking distance. Try the breakfast hash!
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417 Union
417 Union StClassic sit down diner with a southern breakfast. Within walking distance. Try the breakfast hash!
If you haven’t tried a cronut before...well...now is the time. There’s a few locations of these and they’re excellent! You can order online for delivery since they aren't within walking distance (yet).
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Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland AveIf you haven’t tried a cronut before...well...now is the time. There’s a few locations of these and they’re excellent! You can order online for delivery since they aren't within walking distance (yet).
BBQ is a must do in Nashville and this is one of my top spots. Must try the dry rub ribs. Smoked to perfection.
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Peg Leg Porker BBQ
903 Gleaves StBBQ is a must do in Nashville and this is one of my top spots. Must try the dry rub ribs. Smoked to perfection.
To feel like a local, head up the stairs immediately to the right of the entrance. You’ll find a bar upstairs with all the food/amenities of downstairs but with the added benefit of live music. They don’t take reservations but if you’re a small party you should be ok for getting a seat!
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The Attic
113 2nd Ave NTo feel like a local, head up the stairs immediately to the right of the entrance. You’ll find a bar upstairs with all the food/amenities of downstairs but with the added benefit of live music. They don’t take reservations but if you’re a small party you should be ok for getting a seat!
Brand new shopping and food spot. Walkable. Definitely a must-do. Favorite spot is listening to live music at the North Assembly food hall with a view of the Ryman. Tons of great food and drink choices. If you’re looking for hot chicken check out Prince’s upstairs.
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Fifth + Broadway
5036 BroadwayBrand new shopping and food spot. Walkable. Definitely a must-do. Favorite spot is listening to live music at the North Assembly food hall with a view of the Ryman. Tons of great food and drink choices. If you’re looking for hot chicken check out Prince’s upstairs.
Expensive but excellent food. Make reservations. A short drive away.
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Husk
37 Rutledge StExpensive but excellent food. Make reservations. A short drive away.
If you’re a wine connoisseur or a foodie, then Sixty Vines is a great choice. Walkable with a cool view of the Ryman. Try the crispy zucchini appetizer
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Sixty Vines
5055 BroadwayIf you’re a wine connoisseur or a foodie, then Sixty Vines is a great choice. Walkable with a cool view of the Ryman. Try the crispy zucchini appetizer
Literally across the street. If you’re looking for a nice, more expensive meal, we love the food here. Try the cornbread appetizer and they have this tomato, burrata salad that I love.
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Deacon's New South
401 Church StreetLiterally across the street. If you’re looking for a nice, more expensive meal, we love the food here. Try the cornbread appetizer and they have this tomato, burrata salad that I love.
An instagram worthy ice cream sundae! Mason jar, huge portions and Blue Bell ice cream. Can’t get more southern than that.
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Legendairy Milkshake Bar
171 3rd Ave NAn instagram worthy ice cream sundae! Mason jar, huge portions and Blue Bell ice cream. Can’t get more southern than that.
Music
For a more low key night where you hear some great acoustic singers, get a ticket to the Listening Room. They have writer's rounds most nights. Food is just ok. But, the music experience is great. You can also go just for drinks and spend $15 minimum per person plus the cost of the ticket.
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Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SFor a more low key night where you hear some great acoustic singers, get a ticket to the Listening Room. They have writer's rounds most nights. Food is just ok. But, the music experience is great. You can also go just for drinks and spend $15 minimum per person plus the cost of the ticket.
If you're looking for some country line dancing and a bit more of a family friendly feel, this is the spot! A huge space with food and drinks, they offer live music and free line dancing lessons. Check for the hours and come join in the fun.
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Wildhorse Saloon
120 2nd Ave NIf you're looking for some country line dancing and a bit more of a family friendly feel, this is the spot! A huge space with food and drinks, they offer live music and free line dancing lessons. Check for the hours and come join in the fun.
Cocktails and Bars
If this is a girl's weekend, then Miranda Lambert's bar is a must-do. Walkable, tex-mex food and plenty of live music.
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Casa Rosa
308 BroadwayIf this is a girl's weekend, then Miranda Lambert's bar is a must-do. Walkable, tex-mex food and plenty of live music.
Rooftop bar across the street inside Hotel Noelle. Great views. There’s also a former speakeasy “Hidden Bar” in the basement. Ask for directions.
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Rare Bird
200 4th Avenue NorthRooftop bar across the street inside Hotel Noelle. Great views. There’s also a former speakeasy “Hidden Bar” in the basement. Ask for directions.
You’ll need to drive to this one but it’s a favorite for drinks and snacks. There’s actually no sign. You’ll find it behind Barcelona Wine Bar with a yellow triangle around the door. Very cool vibe.
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Old Glory
1200 Villa PlYou’ll need to drive to this one but it’s a favorite for drinks and snacks. There’s actually no sign. You’ll find it behind Barcelona Wine Bar with a yellow triangle around the door. Very cool vibe.
Corner Pub Downtown
151 5th Avenue NorthA sports fan? This is the place to watch the game. Massive TVs, drinks and food.
The essentials
Grocery stores, liquor store, fitness centers, etc.
Savi Urban Market - Super convenient grocery store within walking distance. For stocking up on essentials when you arrive.
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H.G. Hill Urban Market
415 Church StSavi Urban Market - Super convenient grocery store within walking distance. For stocking up on essentials when you arrive.
Liquor store right around the corner
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Metropolitan Wines & Spirits. Beer, Cigarettes, and Cigars
401 Church StLiquor store right around the corner
Walgreens
2611 8th Ave SPharmacy within walking distance
Large, fully equipped fitness gym right across the street. Had day passes or week passes available.
QNTM Music City
Large, fully equipped fitness gym right across the street. Had day passes or week passes available.
Luggage hold
Handy luggage hold services within walking distance. Drop off your items and freely explore.
Bounce Luggage Storage - Broadway
Nashville Luggage Drop