The Red Door Saloon - Midtown
1816 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203
Located in Midtown, walking distance to the Cathedral, Aertson, and Hampton Inn, this is the bar where Eddie and Alexandra first met at the back bar on a fateful evening Fourth of July weekend 2022. It has a divey atmosphere and is a favorite among locals. Ronnie is the fastest bartender in all of Nashville - you’ll have a fresh beer before you put your empty bottle down.
Jasper's
1918 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Located directly across the street from the Cathedral, Jasper’s is a Memphis owned sports bar with good eats, a pop-a-shot, and a good atmosphere.
The Southern Steak and Oyster
150 3rd Ave S #110, Nashville, TN 37201
A Nashville staple for brunch and dinner. Make a reservation prior to your arrival because this restaurant is loved by locals and tourists alike, but there are many seats at the bar if you don’t make one by chance. Alexandra loves the fresh oysters and Eddie is all-in for the ribs, steaks, and burger from the menu but you truly can’t go wrong.
San Antonio Taco Co. aka SATCO
416 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
This is thee spot for fast casual Tex-Mex in Nashville! Located in Midtown near the Vandy campus, fill out your order form with a no. 2 pencil to customize each taco just how you like it. Don’t overlook the wings or chips and cheese. Get a bucket of Corona and enjoy a sunny day out on the porch in the shade with fans.
The Stage on Broadway
412 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Nashville is synonymous with Honky Tonking on Broadway and when you are looking for a good time The Stage will never let you down. The roof is cozy, but rarely over-crowded and they have talented bands playing all genres up there all hours of the day. Eddie and Alexandra have spent many a weekend at The Stage roof with friends.
Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie
220 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN 37201
Located a brisk walk away from the chaos of Broadway in Printer’s Alley, the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie bar is a must visit for that authentic Nashville live music experience. Dinner at Skull’s Rainbow Room next door is great.
Ms. Kelli's Karaoke Bar
207 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN 37201
Is it late? Have you had many adult beverages? Do you feel like belting out your favorite tunes at a dive bar? If you answered yes to all these questions, the bride and groom recommend Ms. Kelli’s.
Superica
605 Overton St, Nashville, TN 37203
This is another great Tex-Mex spot located in the Gulch. Excellent margaritas and food this is casual, but more upscale than SATCO.
Losers Bar and Grill
1911 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203
Located near the Aertson and Hampton Inn in Midtown, Losers is a Nashville favorite for live country music. Eddie and Alexandra met at Red Door and made their way over to Losers to sing along with the bands on the night they met.
The Hampton Social
201 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
Great for Brunch and iconic for their “Rose All Day” bench Hampton Social has good eats and great vibes with a DJ on the rooftop and an acoustic soloist on the first floor. You will need a reservation for the dining room but the roof usually has tables blocked for walk-ins.
Fifth And Broadway & Assembly Food Hall
When you head to Broadway do not miss Nashville’s coolest new development and food hall. Shopping includes the best places to get your cowboy boots at Tecovas or Ariat. If you forget your shades go to the Ray-Ban store. Phone trouble happens so hit the Apple Store and get it resolved. The Assembly Food Hall upstairs has some local Nashville favorites in it such as Prince’s Hot Chicken, Thai Esane, and Desano. Sixty Vines is great. The 12:30 club is owned by Justin Timberlake and has awesome live music and delicious espresso martinis. This development is excellent.
Jeff Ruby's Nashville
300 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Have you made it this far down the list and you want a high-end steakhouse. Jeff Ruby’s has you covered. The happy couple has a tradition of spending their annual Valentines Day celebration here because it’s their favorite steakhouse in town.
The Centennial
5115 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
Located in the Nation’s this is another dive bar with cheap cold drinks that gives you the essence of Nashville pre-economic explosion. They have some of the best cheap dive bar eats around. Might be Eddie’s favorite bar in Nashville.
Party Fowl
719 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Our favorite hot chicken restaurant that has really great brunch and dinner. It epitomizes the Nashville Hot Chicken trend and is a can’t miss.
Playdate Funbar
2405 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
12 south is one of the most walkable streets in Nashville. Slide on in to the latest outdoor bar in 12 South featuring tasty eats, and mouthwatering cocktails, where the Hampton’s meet Austin’s Rainey Street.
JBJ's
405 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
If you are looking for the ultimate Nashville Rooftop bar look no further. Jon Bon Jovi the man himself has opened the ultimate Nashville Honky Tonk. Eddie and Alexandra attended the soft opening where JBJ played 7 songs to get the party started.
Hank Williams Jr. Boogie Bar
419 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Civil war Hospital turned Honky Tonk - Hank Williams Jr bar is a Broadway staple !