Guidebook for Lighty's Roost
Drinks & Nightlife
Ranked as one of the top 21 bars in the country, and also a 5 star James Beard recognized restaurant. Ask for the Feast treatment. Just a short walk from Lighty's Roost.
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Bastion
434 Houston StRanked as one of the top 21 bars in the country, and also a 5 star James Beard recognized restaurant. Ask for the Feast treatment. Just a short walk from Lighty's Roost.
Dance. Dance. Dance. Drink. Repeat. Just your average Miami themed dance club / coffee shop possessing an old renovated church. The best part, only a short walk from Lighty's Roost. Amen.
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Flamingo Cocktail Club
509 Houston StDance. Dance. Dance. Drink. Repeat. Just your average Miami themed dance club / coffee shop possessing an old renovated church. The best part, only a short walk from Lighty's Roost. Amen.
Not a brewery, a Cidery that also just happens to serve crazy good food. Short walk from Lighty's Roost.
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Diskin Cider
1235 Martin StNot a brewery, a Cidery that also just happens to serve crazy good food. Short walk from Lighty's Roost.
Our personal fave of the Honky Tonks by far. Try your hardest to get there for the house band. Fills up fast. Elbow room is prized real estate.
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Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayOur personal fave of the Honky Tonks by far. Try your hardest to get there for the house band. Fills up fast. Elbow room is prized real estate.
The newest addition to our WeHo neighborhood and oh so welcome wit singular spirit inspired drinks of the day, train track veranda, and low-key vibe. Stone's throw from Lighty's Roost.
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Never Never
413 Houston StThe newest addition to our WeHo neighborhood and oh so welcome wit singular spirit inspired drinks of the day, train track veranda, and low-key vibe. Stone's throw from Lighty's Roost.
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveTop tier cocktail spot straight out of Brooklyn.
The Patterson House
1711 Division StSpeakeasy vibe with Nashville's own Goldberg Brothers.
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AveActually named Rosemary Beauty Queen, which after spending a number of nights here somehow feels more fitting. Cool hang over in East Nashville with equally chill inside and outside space.
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Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveActually named Rosemary Beauty Queen, which after spending a number of nights here somehow feels more fitting. Cool hang over in East Nashville with equally chill inside and outside space.
One of our all time favorites spots in Nashville. Check inside bar as well.
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Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th StOne of our all time favorites spots in Nashville. Check inside bar as well.
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeFood Scene
Restaurant with great food, great people, and award winning drinks. Kitchen stays open 'til 1AM. Nightly Steve McQueen sightings. Only a short walk from Lighty's Roost.
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Earnest Bar & Hideaway (formerly Hemingway's)
438 Houston StRestaurant with great food, great people, and award winning drinks. Kitchen stays open 'til 1AM. Nightly Steve McQueen sightings. Only a short walk from Lighty's Roost.
You know, only Sean Brock's much celebrated James Beard awarded restaurant specializing in all things truly Southern.
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Husk
37 Rutledge StYou know, only Sean Brock's much celebrated James Beard awarded restaurant specializing in all things truly Southern.
Half the city's restaurants fight over their bread yet these talented folks still find time to create locally sourced chef level breakfast and lunch options. Walking distance from Lighty's Roost. Running distance if you're hungry.
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Dozen Bakery
516 Hagan StHalf the city's restaurants fight over their bread yet these talented folks still find time to create locally sourced chef level breakfast and lunch options. Walking distance from Lighty's Roost. Running distance if you're hungry.
A culinary landmark for us and one of our favorite date night spots. Be sure to try a wood fired pizza, preferably with a farm fresh egg cracked on top.
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Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StA culinary landmark for us and one of our favorite date night spots. Be sure to try a wood fired pizza, preferably with a farm fresh egg cracked on top.
Maybe, just maybe our favorite restaurant in town. Great drinks. Great food with a farm fresh Italian twist. Germantown staple.
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Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StMaybe, just maybe our favorite restaurant in town. Great drinks. Great food with a farm fresh Italian twist. Germantown staple.
One of original high end dining experiences in Nashville. Italian fare with a Southern twist. Great location in Germantown.
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City House
1222 4th Ave NOne of original high end dining experiences in Nashville. Italian fare with a Southern twist. Great location in Germantown.
The hot chicken place that's caught on like wildfire, with this particular one right by our house being the latest outpost.
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Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Melrose Nashville, TN
2222 8th Ave SThe hot chicken place that's caught on like wildfire, with this particular one right by our house being the latest outpost.
Along with Prince's and Hattie B's, Bolton's rounds out the top three places for our spicy bird. Quite possibly being our favorite of them all with their dry rub style.
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Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main StAlong with Prince's and Hattie B's, Bolton's rounds out the top three places for our spicy bird. Quite possibly being our favorite of them all with their dry rub style.
Great new (non-profit) coffee shop that opened up in the neighborhood. Perfect place to get the day started or work on a project, and only a short walk away.
Humphreys Street
Humphreys StreetGreat new (non-profit) coffee shop that opened up in the neighborhood. Perfect place to get the day started or work on a project, and only a short walk away.
So friggin' good we almost didn't want to share this culinary gem. Owned by same "folks" over at Rolf & Daughter.
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Folk
823 Meridian StSo friggin' good we almost didn't want to share this culinary gem. Owned by same "folks" over at Rolf & Daughter.
Izakaya fair (Japanese bar food) that does not disappoint. Just a short drive over to the Gulch.
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Bar Otaku Izakaya
505 12th Ave SIzakaya fair (Japanese bar food) that does not disappoint. Just a short drive over to the Gulch.
Indian street food and designed to the nines. Sister restaurants with Chauhan Ale Masala House.
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Chaatable
345 40th Ave NIndian street food and designed to the nines. Sister restaurants with Chauhan Ale Masala House.
One of a kind Indian spot with Nashville's own celebrity chef, Maneet Chauhan
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Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NOne of a kind Indian spot with Nashville's own celebrity chef, Maneet Chauhan
Diner style hamburgers that will fill you right up. Walkable from Lighty's Roost.
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Gabby's Burgers & Fries
493 Humphreys StDiner style hamburgers that will fill you right up. Walkable from Lighty's Roost.
PROPER Neapolitan pizzas. We crave these 24/7 but exercise serious will power with only twice / month visits.
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DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave SPROPER Neapolitan pizzas. We crave these 24/7 but exercise serious will power with only twice / month visits.
Babo Korean Bar
1601 A Riverside DrOtaku Ramen
1104 Division StArts & Culture
One of the best in Nashville. Right in the heart of downtown.
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Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayOne of the best in Nashville. Right in the heart of downtown.
As seen in the New York Times and many avid art fans here in Nashville. First Saturdays are must if you are in town.
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David Lusk Gallery Nashville
516 Hagan StAs seen in the New York Times and many avid art fans here in Nashville. First Saturdays are must if you are in town.
Zeitgeist
516 Hagan StChannel To Channel Gallery
3800 Hagan StAwesome gallery that draws a fun crowd and live music on first Saturdays.
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Julia Martin Gallery
444 Humphreys St Awesome gallery that draws a fun crowd and live music on first Saturdays.
Coop Gallery
507 Hagan StJust underwent an upgrade that makes this a sure stop for families with young kids. Short drive from Lighty's Roost.
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Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley BlvdJust underwent an upgrade that makes this a sure stop for families with young kids. Short drive from Lighty's Roost.
Entertainment & Activities
A great neighborhood treat with a mad scientist/distiller whipping out all sorts of high proof libations. Walking distance from Lighty's Roost.
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Nashville Craft Distillery
514 Hagan StA great neighborhood treat with a mad scientist/distiller whipping out all sorts of high proof libations. Walking distance from Lighty's Roost.
One of the most famous songwriter venues in Nashville...as seen on "Nashville" the TV show as well.
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The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeOne of the most famous songwriter venues in Nashville...as seen on "Nashville" the TV show as well.
One of Nashville's OG distilleries post prohibition. Great for a tour, delicious tastings, and/or last minute liquor run / walk from Lighty's Roost.
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Corsair Distillery Headquarters
601 Merritt AveOne of Nashville's OG distilleries post prohibition. Great for a tour, delicious tastings, and/or last minute liquor run / walk from Lighty's Roost.
Listen to some local song writers do their thing. Superb talent. Pure Nashville. Short drive from Lighty's Roost.
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Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SListen to some local song writers do their thing. Superb talent. Pure Nashville. Short drive from Lighty's Roost.
World class outdoor venue nestled downtown right off the Cumberland river.
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Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave SWorld class outdoor venue nestled downtown right off the Cumberland river.
World class magic house underneath the Johnny Cash museum with world class magicians coming though every night. Good food. Tasty drinks. Mandatory dress code.
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House of Cards
119 3rd Ave SWorld class magic house underneath the Johnny Cash museum with world class magicians coming though every night. Good food. Tasty drinks. Mandatory dress code.
Great local bar/venue with all genres of music on display. One of our fave.
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The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveGreat local bar/venue with all genres of music on display. One of our fave.
Exit/In
2208 Elliston PlThe Station Inn
402 12th Ave SMarathon Music Works
1402 Clinton StCannery Ballroom
1 Cannery RowSkull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers AlleyBourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
220 Printers AlleyTennessee Brew Works
809 Ewing AveBearded Iris Brewing
101 Van Buren StSmith & Lentz Brewing Company
903 Main StLittle Harpeth Brewing
5901 California AvenueCity Winery
609 Lafayette StThe Black Abbey Brewing Company, LLC
2952 Sidco DrHeaven’s Door Distillery and Center for the Arts
616 Rep. John Lewis Way SDowntown Sporting Club
Parks & Nature
The stairs make for a great photo opp and the park itself offers a legitimate hiking trail year round. Drive through Belle Meade on the way to check out Old Money South.
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Percy Warner stairs
Belle Meade BoulevardThe stairs make for a great photo opp and the park itself offers a legitimate hiking trail year round. Drive through Belle Meade on the way to check out Old Money South.
Another great nearby hike with a few different options in distance and difficulty.
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Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdAnother great nearby hike with a few different options in distance and difficulty.
Dudley Park
Nearby walkable park to get your sweat on.
Nearby lake that offers all manner of aquatic adventures. Do you research about different places to launch from or set up shop.
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Percy Priest Lake
Nearby lake that offers all manner of aquatic adventures. Do you research about different places to launch from or set up shop.
Over on the East Side, this secluded park stretches out along the Cumberland River.
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Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayOver on the East Side, this secluded park stretches out along the Cumberland River.
Short drive from Nashville but definitely worth a day trip out there. Little known fact, but we've got no less than 8 beautiful waterfalls within short driving distance of Nashville.
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Cummins Falls
Short drive from Nashville but definitely worth a day trip out there. Little known fact, but we've got no less than 8 beautiful waterfalls within short driving distance of Nashville.
Another awesome waterfall that's totally worth a waterfall day trip with nearby Cummins Falls.
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Burgess Falls State Park
4000 Burgess Falls DrAnother awesome waterfall that's totally worth a waterfall day trip with nearby Cummins Falls.
Another day trip worthy waterfall within short driving distance of Nashville? That's right. Just one of 12. So many waterfalls, so little time.
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Fall Creek Falls Pool
Another day trip worthy waterfall within short driving distance of Nashville? That's right. Just one of 12. So many waterfalls, so little time.
Sightseeing
A taste of the old South right here in Nashville. We suggest visiting here before you head on over to Nelson's Green Brier Distillery which shares some of the same history. Spoiler alert.
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Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeA taste of the old South right here in Nashville. We suggest visiting here before you head on over to Nelson's Green Brier Distillery which shares some of the same history. Spoiler alert.
Andrew Jackson's plantation and one heck of an old South tour. Well worth the trip out there.
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Hermitage
Andrew Jackson's plantation and one heck of an old South tour. Well worth the trip out there.
The Parthenon. Yes, for real, right here in Nashville. Wait, your city doesn't have one? Oh, well, ours does. Along with a great little park and live music everyone once in awhile.
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Centennial Park
2500 West End AveThe Parthenon. Yes, for real, right here in Nashville. Wait, your city doesn't have one? Oh, well, ours does. Along with a great little park and live music everyone once in awhile.
Civil War fort that was built by freed slaves with great views of city.
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Fort Negley Park and Visitors Center
1100 Fort Negley BlvdCivil War fort that was built by freed slaves with great views of city.
If this doesn't speak for itself, you may have visited the wrong city.
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The Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SIf this doesn't speak for itself, you may have visited the wrong city.
The Queen of country's very own museum is worth a visit on your way downtown.
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Patsy Cline Museum
119 3rd Ave SThe Queen of country's very own museum is worth a visit on your way downtown.
Whether a country music fan or not, this place is a must see for anyone who loves music. So well done.
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SWhether a country music fan or not, this place is a must see for anyone who loves music. So well done.
Essentials
Great liquor store with everything you need and super close to Lighty's Roost.
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Frugal MacDoogal
701 Division StGreat liquor store with everything you need and super close to Lighty's Roost.
Our local version of Whole Foods. And closer than Whole Foods.
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The Turnip Truck Urban Fare
321 12th Ave SOur local version of Whole Foods. And closer than Whole Foods.
Whole Foods Market
4021 Hillsboro PikeUmmm, well, yeah. We have one of these, too.
Kroger
4560 Harding Pike