Margaret & Nikko's Guidebook
Food scene
Nicky's Coal Fired
5026 Centennial Blvd
Hathorne
4708 Charlotte AveGreat for drinks. Food is really good too!
51 North Taproom
704 51st Ave NGreat beer selection. Fun for lunch with outdoor seating.
Milkshakes, Thai Food, Popcorn, Five Daughters Donuts, great shopping too!
31 locals recommend
L & L Market
3820 Charlotte AveMilkshakes, Thai Food, Popcorn, Five Daughters Donuts, great shopping too!
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - West Nashville, TN
5209 Charlotte AvenueFat Bottom Brewing Co.
800 44th Ave NFun outdoor space. Great for groups and day-drinking!
Southern Grist Brewing Company
5012 Centennial Blvd
Turtle Anarchy Brewing Co.
5901 California AveNew Brewery in the neighborhood.
Harding House Brewing Co.
904 51st Ave NDaddy's Dogs
5205 Centennial BlvdGreat hot dogs!
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SWonderful brunch, great coffee and cocktails.
Our favorite steakhouse in Nashville. Great for anniversaries, birthdays, etc. Pricey, but the best steak you will ever eat! You will definitely need reservations. Wonderful views.
58 locals recommend
Bourbon Steak
201 8th Ave SOur favorite steakhouse in Nashville. Great for anniversaries, birthdays, etc. Pricey, but the best steak you will ever eat! You will definitely need reservations. Wonderful views.
L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SWonderful views of the city. Great cocktails.
5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NDelicious food. Great cocktails!
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NBest Indian Food in Nashville. Thank us later :)
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StGreat dinner and drinks. Cozy atmosphere.
Merchants
401 BroadwayGreat cocktails and food on Broadway.
Feel like a blast from the past. Very cool vibe. Great food and drinks. Make a reservation. Burlesque shows on certain nights.
152 locals recommend
Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers AlleyFeel like a blast from the past. Very cool vibe. Great food and drinks. Make a reservation. Burlesque shows on certain nights.
With three locations (in 12South, East Nashville, and Charlotte Ave), this family-run bakery makes a variety of donuts. There are traditional yeast donuts and vegan and paleo options. But what they’re known for is their 100-layer donut–the combination of a donut and croissant is rolled in sugar, filled with cream, and glazed.
202 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery 12th South
1110 Caruthers AveWith three locations (in 12South, East Nashville, and Charlotte Ave), this family-run bakery makes a variety of donuts. There are traditional yeast donuts and vegan and paleo options. But what they’re known for is their 100-layer donut–the combination of a donut and croissant is rolled in sugar, filled with cream, and glazed.
At this speakeasy on Division Street, a floor-length, gray velvet curtain separates the entryway from the main bar. It’s the first sign that the Patterson House is a kind of cool you don’t experience many places. To get in, there must be a seat for you. No seat, no drink. It all contributes to the upscale but relaxed environment where the bartenders will engage with you at length before recommending one of their custom-crafted cocktails.
368 locals recommend
The Patterson House
1711 Division StAt this speakeasy on Division Street, a floor-length, gray velvet curtain separates the entryway from the main bar. It’s the first sign that the Patterson House is a kind of cool you don’t experience many places. To get in, there must be a seat for you. No seat, no drink. It all contributes to the upscale but relaxed environment where the bartenders will engage with you at length before recommending one of their custom-crafted cocktails.
Neighborhoods
The Nations
Sylvan Park
The Gulch
Great restaurants and shopping!
12th Avenue South
12th Avenue SouthGreat food and shopping.
Sightseeing
Best honky-tonk on Broadway. Definitely visit if you plan on heading downtown.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayBest honky-tonk on Broadway. Definitely visit if you plan on heading downtown.
A Nashville must-see. Great for a sunny day. Musicians Corner starts in May. Walking track around the pond. Excellent picnic spot.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End AveA Nashville must-see. Great for a sunny day. Musicians Corner starts in May. Walking track around the pond. Excellent picnic spot.
Very interesting visit- even if you aren't a Country music fan!
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SVery interesting visit- even if you aren't a Country music fan!
One of the greatest music venues. They also schedule tours if you don't have time to catch a show.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NOne of the greatest music venues. They also schedule tours if you don't have time to catch a show.
Guided tours are available, along with culinary experiences and other fun seasonal programs. If time allows, be sure to grab a bite to eat at the on-site Harding House Restaurant, a popular spot for lunch or dinner.
283 locals recommend
Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeGuided tours are available, along with culinary experiences and other fun seasonal programs. If time allows, be sure to grab a bite to eat at the on-site Harding House Restaurant, a popular spot for lunch or dinner.
Located downtown in the city's attractive old post office building, it's notable for its many visiting art exhibits from around the world.
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayLocated downtown in the city's attractive old post office building, it's notable for its many visiting art exhibits from around the world.
There are eleven display gardens that each other a different variety of flowers. In spring you can visit the Cheekwood in Bloom festival where you will see more than 100,000 tulips in bloom at the same time. Each Christmas there is a wonderland that is full of Christmas trees, trains, live reindeer’s and of course Santa.
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrThere are eleven display gardens that each other a different variety of flowers. In spring you can visit the Cheekwood in Bloom festival where you will see more than 100,000 tulips in bloom at the same time. Each Christmas there is a wonderland that is full of Christmas trees, trains, live reindeer’s and of course Santa.
Best view of the Nashville skyline. A trendy and "hidden" locale, Love Circle is the site the locals refer to as Music City's lover lane. Located near Vanderbilt between Natchez Trace and West End, this residential street winds its way up a steep hill to a small park overlooking the city.
30 locals recommend
Love Circle
Love CircleBest view of the Nashville skyline. A trendy and "hidden" locale, Love Circle is the site the locals refer to as Music City's lover lane. Located near Vanderbilt between Natchez Trace and West End, this residential street winds its way up a steep hill to a small park overlooking the city.
The bridge is 960 meters in length and is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world. During the last refurbishment the bridge had a center lane created that is fifteen feet across and is dedicated to bicycles. A great time to admire the bridge is at night as it is always dramatically lit which makes it stand out for miles around.
132 locals recommend
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
The bridge is 960 meters in length and is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world. During the last refurbishment the bridge had a center lane created that is fifteen feet across and is dedicated to bicycles. A great time to admire the bridge is at night as it is always dramatically lit which makes it stand out for miles around.
City advice
Getting around
Sightseeing
Depending on your schedule, you can choose between a morning or afternoon departure for the half-day Discover Nashville tour, which packs in all the city's top attractions in a 3.5-hour tour. Music Row, Riverfront Park, and the Tennessee State Capitol are included on the itinerary, and the cost includes admission to Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame. If you prefer to do things at your own pace, opt for a Nashville Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. This handy option allows you to stop wherever you choose, and spend as long as you like exploring favorite attractions!