Nashville's Best Singles Scene

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

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

A popular bar scene and a menu without borders.

Reviews:

• “Not the Bound’ry I fell in love with”
• “Awful Service”
• “Fabulous food, Great service, Fun Atmosphere”
• “Not good. Wished it was better.”
• “Perfect atmosphere for any occasion”

Tips: The bar stocks a dozen cigar selections, and smoking is allowed in the bar area and on the patio.

Bound’ry

The grand dining room of the historic Hermitage Hotel attempts to achieve food and service to match its storied setting.

Reviews:

• “Delicious”
• “Amazing Tasting Menu”
• “A Valentine NOT to remember.”
• “Capitol Grille”
• “Response from the Hermitage Hotel to Mr. Eisen”

Tips: Capitol Grille is the perfect spot to dine before a show at nearby TPAC.

Capitol Grille or email Capitol Grille

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

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

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

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

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

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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