Nashville's Best See and Be Seen Bar

Hot restaurant off Music Row combines a hip scene and inventive fusion fare.

Reviews:

• “Sushi is awesome, and I have had some good sushi in San Fran, Chicago, etc…This place is just as good.”
• “So not high-end!!!”
• “Tasty Spicy Tuna Rolls & Crappy Service”
• “Great Sushi and Drinks”
• “Enjoy the view!”

Tips: Escape the crowds—go for sushi on Monday. No worries—the restaurant gets fresh fish delivered seven days a week.

Virago

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.

BarTwenty3

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

Hipsters flock to this decked-out, laid-back hang on Cannery Row.

Reviews:

• “Music Lovers Must Experience Mercy Lounge”
• “Great place”
• “The Mercy Lounge is slammin, the Ballroom too”
• “Truely fun times”
• “The best music venue in Nashville”

Tips: If the main bar is busy, or if the band is too loud, don’t forget the smaller bar tucked in the corner of the back room. The bartenders aren’t as swamped and their bar is just as well-stocked.

Mercy Lounge

Gay-friendly dance club boasts DJs, karaoke, female impersonation, theme nights, snack bar and a private lounge overlooking the stage.

Reviews:

• “Only alive because it’s the only one in town”
• “Warning!!!! You will be harrassed and overcharged for drinks!!”
• “Rip-off”
• “The Bartender’s Always Right”
• “Great alternative club in Nashville”

Tips: Parking is available behind the club in the Tribe lots and on the area streets. It’s patrolled by marked security.

Play Dance Bar or email Play Dance Bar

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

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’ bar adds more heat to the already bustling Demonbreun strip.

Reviews:

• “Too crowded”
• “Dress Code Issues”
• “Fun, Good music, great bartenders”
• “On The Rocks is an Awesome Place”

Tips: If you’re not in the mood for crowds, avoid the weekend nights after 10pm.

On The Rocks

Former storage facility in downtown Nashville morphs into Music City’s newest and largest jazz venue.

Reviews:

• “TO CONCERNED NASHVILLE”
• “DON’T LIE & DON’T CRY”
• “High Crime…Murders…”
• “Has great potential”
• “NICE SPOT AND GREAT MUSIC”

Tips: Level 88 may be booked for private events and parties Sunday to Tuesday. Call (615) 254-4399 for more information.

Level 88 Jazz Bistro

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