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We've compiled the best of the best in East Nashville - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Five Points favorite The 5 Spot is a great place to grab a quick drink and an even better spot to catch a show or cut a rug. The venue/bar hosts a bevy of local musical talent, as well as a number of weekly dance nights, including the wildly popular Motown Mondays, which features—you guessed it—a danceable selection of soul and R&B classics.
Affectionately known as "the Beast," The Basement East is an East Nashville offshoot of the long-popular Basement venue located across the river. The midsize venue draws an eclectic array of local bands and national touring acts, hosting shows in an intimate environment convenient to Five Points.
While The Cobra is open on non-show nights, too, this East Nashville bar/venue is especially known for its live music. If your tastes venture outside country and Americana, you'll be pleased with the variety of music represented in the nightly lineups, which often include local and national rock acts. The Cobra is also a lively spot for a drink or a quick bite, so stop in early to enjoy the divey atmosphere.
Eastside Bowl is your one-stop shop for music, activities and good eats on the east side. Stop in for a round of bowling and the popular shepherd's pie, or check out the calendar and grab tickets to see local and national touring acts. There's also an arcade on-site, making Eastside Bowl a great spot for fun for all ages.
