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This mega-club keeps clubgoers happy with seven music and entertainment options.

Reviews:

• “this place is going nowhere but down hill from security to management”
• “hmm..”
• “Next……!”
• “Worst club….ever”
• “HORRIBLE!”

Graham Central Station

A vibrant interior and tasty tapas draw diners to this small, eclectic eatery.

Reviews:

• “Oh my goodness, soooooo good!!!”
• “Great ambiance, strong drinks, and pretty good food”
• “should emphasize its best qualities”
• “great food, atmosphere and service”
• “Not great.”

Tips: The laid-back weeknight vibe becomes a see-and-be-seen madhouse on weekends. Reservations are a must, and they will only hold your table for 10 minutes.

Mirror Restaurant or email Mirror Restaurant

Enjoy one of the best views in the city while dining on both traditional and eclectic northern Italian fare.

Reviews:

• “Owner has no class”
• “Excellent Experience”
• “make reservations”
• “horrid”
• “great martini, great service”

Tips: Guests receive a complimentary glass of champagne after every meal.

Sole Mio or email Sole Mio

This relaxed east Nashville dance club also features live music and theme nights.

Reviews:

• “Crowded, but fun.”
• “Awsome Place”
• “We Had a Great Time”
• “Best Karaoke in Nashville”
• “Great Place ! Everyone Welcome!!!”

Tips: Parking is behind the building just beyond Holly Street.

Lipstick Lounge or email Lipstick Lounge

The breathtaking beer selection keeps a steady crowd of regulars coming back to this downtown bar.

Reviews:

• “Loud, if you want to talk”
• “Excellent (slightly) hidden pub downtown”
• “GREAT ESCAPE”
• “repeat repeatttt”
• “Great Place”

Tips: Stop by for two-for-one beer specials from 8pm to close Sundays.

Beer Sellar

Sophisticated, straight-friendly gay nightclub fills a niche in Nashville.

Reviews:

• “Great Atmosphere, Great People”
• “Could Be Much More”
• “YUCK!”
• “drop the “straight friendly”…not so much."
• “Management not socially conscience”

Tips: A fitting drink for the posh surroundings is a martini, and Thursday is the night to sample them: They’re $5 all night.

Tribe or email Tribe

Rustic restaurant and bar offers cold beer and no frills.

Reviews:

• “Awesome Chicken and Great Atmophere”
• “Best Chicken Place in Nashville, nay, the WORLD”
• “Greasy as can be, doesn’t taste bad though, very expensive”
• “Best chicken in town!”
• “Sell-Out”

Tips: If there are no spaces on Belcourt Avenue, try the lot behind Belcourt Theater. Avoid nearby apartment complexes that have “no parking” signs.

McDougal’s Chicken Fingers & Wings

New-York style pizza and pasta available at a low-key, family-friendly spot.

Reviews:

• “great neighborhood place”
• “Awesome”
• “WORST PIZZA I HAVE EVER TASTED !!!!”
• “great bar & atmosphere, average pizza”
• “good pizza, good atmosphere, good service”

Tips: Call ahead for reservations for the exclusive Mafia Table.

Mafiaoza’s or email Mafiaoza’s

This rockin’ nightspot brings the music back to Music Row.

Reviews:

• “Dead on Tuesdays”
• “GOOD TIME!!!”
• “Don’t bring a large group.”
• “Not what I expected”
• “Tin Roof—What I miss the Most!”

Tips: Happy hour runs 2pm-7pm weeknights, and includes $1 Miller Lite drafts, $3 well drinks, margaritas and domestic bottled beers.

Tin Roof

This posh watering hole is the Gulch’s singles scene with its top-shelf liquor and wine from Cristal to Riesling.

Reviews:

• “brooklyn25 is probably bad in bed”
• “THIS PLACE IS GREAT.”
• “what a sad decline”
• “It’s Over”
• “Club/drinks great -door person awful”

Tips: For a mellower atmosphere, try Monday to Thursday nights between 9pm and 11pm. The room is twice as packed on weekend nights.

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