The most authentic blues bar this side of Chicago is located in the 3rd Avenue office complex and strip mall. Wednesday night's feature house band, The Wooten Brothers, comprised of the insanely talented Victor Wooten (of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) and his two brothers. The live music has another added benefit. Lines at the bar are very short, as everyone is near the stage listening to the tunes! Food is typical bar fare but still quite good. The burgers are excellent.
Located in the East Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, Vinyl Tap is a popular music bar that calls in rock and country artists from all over the city to perform for their guests. When there are no musicians performing, the folks here play a variety of groovy tracks from their extensive collection of vinyl records. Grab a craft beer from the bar and just drown yourself in a pool of soulful music.
Watch what’s happening behind the scenes since The Chef & I boasts an interactive show kitchen. This restaurant is the result of a cute love story that took place between owners Chef Chris Rains and Erica Rains. Some of the perennial favorites include Smoked Bacon, Beef tartare and Caramelized Cauliflower with Local Whipped Goat Cheese. While staple menu offerings are available, the tasting menu is to look out for. Catering services are also offered.
A charming restaurant nestled in the tranquil neighborhood of Sylvan Park, the delicious food served at Answer is the answer to your hunger pangs. The wrought-iron and wooded setting, a combination of rustic and industrial, comes alive with the convivial banter of its patrons. Serving small and large plates, the seasonally inspired delights of the food menu include all kinds of meats from chicken, pork to seafood along with vegan and vegetarian dishes. Peruse through the impressive list of wines, cocktails, and beers offered in the dinner as well as brunch menu and choose your favorite spirit to go with your meal. Enjoy a relaxed dinner or a laidback Sunday brunch at this lovely restaurant.
Smith & Lentz is a brewery where you can sample a veritable selection of beers seated at the taproom. The small brew-house sports a no-frills industrial look that allows you to focus on what they do best: craft beer. The beer list features rotating seasonal lagers and ales that are really popular among the local crowd. Try their Belgian Amber, the Mouth Pillow, the Coffee Stout or the Sock Tan pale ale. The tap room also has a good number of options to keep you entertained such as board games, ping pong tables, movie screenings and open mic comedy. If you would like a private tour of the brewery, you can contact them via email.
The seasonal menu at Rolf and Daughters is influenced by the classic dishes of Mediterranean and Italian regions and blends these flavors with their local dishes. Located in the historic Werthan Factory building, this restaurant's chefs ensure that only the best ingredients are used in their preparations, which include a modern twist to traditional peasant food. Some of these include the smoked trout and heritage chicken among plenty others. The drinks menu features a few innovative cocktails like the signature Buon Appetito and Bimshire. The ambiance is casual and most notably includes a series of community tables as well as a wonderful bar seating area.
Margaritaville has everything under one roof. The restaurant has capacity of accommodating over 300 patrons, hosts live band performances at their music stages and also houses a playable piano staircase. In addition, there is gift shop inside the restaurant. They serve a variety of American specials; salads, Volcano Nachos, fried chicken, but their burgers are to die for. The place is a bit pricey but a huge meaty and mean burger is more than enough for a single person and you cannot tackle the towering stack of nachos alone. Cocktails complement the food perfectly and live music gets the crowd going.
Located in the heart of Nashville, Alley Taps is a popular watering hole that serves up a wide range of local pours and brews in a casual and friendly atmosphere. The establishment calls in bands and solo country artists from all across the city to come here and perform in front of live audiences. Private events such as parties and other social gatherings can be hosted here.
Ellington's Mid Way Bar & Grill, situated on Union Street, is a go-to bar for many in the neighborhood. Live music concerts hosted here features talented local musicians from across the city and are entertaining. The combination of amazing drinks, delicious food and live entertainment make your experience at Ellington's Mid Way fun and entertaining.
Fleet Street Pub brings a little of England into Nashville. For those looking to gulp down real ales and scrumptious burgers, Fleet Street Pub is the place to be. Their beer selection is highly impressive, they have over 10 draft beers on tap, imported bottled beers exclusive to England, Netherlands, France, Scotland and Ireland find their way here, and they also house a few domestic beers. The food menu includes bar snacks, sandwiches, pies and more. The place is located underground and quite dark. The England inspired paraphernalia gives an authentic touch to this bar.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery has many locations strewn around the country, the one at 111 Broadway lets patrons grab a chilled beer and scrumptious food during their busy downtown tour. Their selection of beers will leave you bewildered but you can always rely on their friendly staff to assist you in selecting one. Complement your freshly-poured beers with something from the kitchen; delectable chicken wings, ribs, pull pork sandwiches, scrumptious burgers, the list is exhaustive. Albeit a beer lovers heaven, the place also serves delicious cocktails and hard spirits. Ideal for friends and family gatherings, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is a must visit in Nashville.