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We've compiled the best of the best in SoBro - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This converted old feed store has a radio station, bar, and stage on the first floor, a sushi bar and cocktail emporium on the second, a private event space on the third, and a DJ hall and bar on the roof. The food menu includes eclectic street food in addition to the sushi, and the roster of music performers is more varied than most Downtown honky-tonks.
Everything you need for a good time at work or play is at Pinewood Social, an all-day hangout featuring a coffee bar, craft cocktails, a bowling alley, bocce ball, and even two small outdoor dipping pools. This sceney spot is always bustling because the food is as good as the fun.
A local favorite, 3rd & Lindsley hosts musical acts from around town and around the world. This no-frills venue has ample room for dancing, and also has a full lunch and dinner menu in addition to a full bar. For some of the best bets for musical events in town, 3rd & Lindsley is a must.
Home to sister companies Yee-Haw Beer and Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, 6th & Peabody is your one-stop shop for beer and spirits tastings, live musical entertainment, outdoor yard games, and watching the big game. The front portion of the entertainment complex is dedicated to a tasting room and gift shop where guests can sample a flight of Ole Smoky's flavored 'shines. The building opens up into an indoor/outdoor space with massive television screens showing sports, a large stage where local acts perform throughout the week, and dining options from White Duck Taco Shop and Daddy's Dogs. They actually distill some of moonshine on-site, so smoking is definitely prohibited!
Less of a party scene and more of a place to sit and chat over a pint, Broadway Brewhouse's draft selection is rivaled by few places in town. The attached Mojo Grill serves a mash-up of Cajun and Tex-Mex food, plus some of the best chicken wings in town.
This versatility of City Winery’s offerings makes it a standout in this music city showcasing everything from rock and soul to comedy. Most people eat in the main showroom before concerts, making it a full evening out.
Looming over the busiest corner of Lower Broad, the balconies of this three-story club teem with revelers enjoying great live music, food, and beverages.
One of Nashville’s greatest musical traditions is the “writer’s round”: a group of songwriters performing their compositions one after the other in a round, creating an intimate environment focused on the music. The Listening Room Cafe is one of the premiere places to experience a writer’s round in Nashville, and its high-quality, straight-ahead Southern brunch, lunch, and dinner menus paired with its bar add a tasty twist to the music.
