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24 of Nashville’s Most Instagram-Worthy Restaurants, Bars & Cafes (2026 Guide)🤠
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items As a Nashville local who’s spent years exploring every trendy spot in Music City, I’ve curated this list of the most visually stunning and unique restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect date night ambiance, Instagram-wo...
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Cafes ☕️
Bars: Where to Drink 🍸
Restaurants: Where to Eat 🍴
Cafes ☕️
Nashville’s coffee scene goes way beyond your basic brew. These cafes combine seriously good coffee with stunning interiors—from minimalist Scandi vibes to cozy bohemian spaces.
Whether you need a productivity spot or the perfect backdrop for your ...
Brand new coffee shop at Paloma with minimalist-chic design that feels like Brooklyn meets Nashville. The espresso is top-notch, and the airy white interior with natural light makes it perfect for photos. Get the cortado and snag a seat by the window...
Earl Espresso (@earlatpaloma)
A Turkish coffee house with gorgeous Middle Eastern-inspired decor—think intricate tile work, cozy seating, and warm lighting. The chai latte is legitimately the best in Nashville (I’m obsessed!), and it’s one of my favorite spots to work or catch up...
Haraz Coffee House
Japanese-inspired cafe and coffee shop from the team behind Kisser, offering espresso service, flaky pastries, flancakes, and breakfast tacos by day, then transforming at night with dishes like aguachile and Argentinian churrasco steak. The aesthetic...
Babychan
Palestinian-owned cafe that’s introduced me to coffee I never knew I needed. The Arabic coffee with cardamom is incredible, and they do creative twists on traditional drinks. The space is intimate and beautifully designed with Middle Eastern touches....
Deir Cafe
Full disclosure—these are family friends, but I’d recommend them anyway because they make THE best cupcakes in Nashville. Everything is from scratch, the shop has a charming vintage bakery vibe with pretty displays, and the cupcakes are almost too cu...
The Cupcake Collection 🧁
Funky, cozy cafe and bar in Nashville known for its whimsical design, creative drinks like the "Confetti Cuban Latte," and welcoming atmosphere 🌈 I always order the matcha from here!
Matryoshka Coffee 🌈
Popular East Nashville coffee shop known for its high-quality coffee, matcha, and curated selection of clothing and goods, all within a bright, inviting space that includes a photo booth. It's a family-owned business that emphasizes community, sustai...
Forevermore Coffee, Matcha & Goods
Known for its specialty coffees, house-roasted beans, and artisanal pastries in a cozy, bohemian atmosphere
Moonshot Coffee Bar (@moonshotnashville) · Nashville, TN
A sprinkle of New Orleans in Nashville
Beignets & Brew
I loved this place the moment I walked in! It has this beautiful boho-modern clay aesthetic with earthy tones, plants everywhere, and natural textures that make you want to settle in for hours. The matcha was really good when I went (and I’m picky ab...
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Bars: Where to Drink 🍸
Discover Nashville’s best bars that go way beyond the typical honky-tonks on Broadway. From moody speakeasies hidden behind secret doors to rooftop bars with killer city views, these are the spots locals actually go to for craft cocktails and unforge...
Classic neighborhood cocktail bar and eatery with a lively yet laid-back vibe in the Wedgewood-Houston area of Nashville. Open daily with a full bar, creative drinks, and elevated bar food that’s perfect for casual nights out or pre-game hangs.
GoodTimes Full Service bar
One of my favorite speakeasies in Nashville! Get there early on weekends because the line gets long. No menu here—you tell the bartender what flavors you like and they craft something custom just for you. The space is moody and intimate with dim ligh...
Attaboy
Basement-located speakeasy right on Nashville’s most popular street, Broadway—which means you get the convenience of downtown without the touristy honky-tonk chaos once you walk downstairs. The space has this sexy, moody vibe with dark walls, intimat...
Pushing Daisies
gem—stunning city views, lush greenery, and string lights that make everything glow at night. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy creative cocktails and delicious small plates while taking in Nashville from above. The menu features seasonal ingredients an...
Greenhouse Bar
Coral Club channels serious tropical paradise energy and transports you straight to the Caribbean. The space is vibrant and fun with colorful decor, tropical plants, and island vibes everywhere. The menu features Caribbean-inspired dishes with a focu...
Coral Club
Tucked away off Gallatin Ave in East Nashville, Strega is this retro, animal-themed bar from the team behind RBQ that’s designed with locals in mind. The vibe is playful and nostalgic with vintage decor, celestial-inspired touches, and multiple hidde...
Strega
The circus theme is executed SO well here, it’s a 1930s-inspired gin joint draped in velvet and fringe with vintage artwork, serving classics and creative drinks like the Cotton Candy Negroni
Tiger Bar
You literally enter through an authentic vintage London phone booth (yes, you walk into it and through!) into this gorgeous Prohibition-era space with fireplaces, Italian leather couches, and that speakeasy magic. The best part? They serve surprising...
Red Phone Booth
A Nashville institution that’s been shaping the city’s cocktail culture since 2009, now relocated to the fifth floor of The Bill Voorhees Building. This is James Beard-recognized cocktail excellence in a sleek, sophisticated space with incredible att...
The Patterson House
Hidden in a basement past a laundry room, this Great Gatsby-themed speakeasy features a porcelain bar, Art Deco chandeliers, and elegant drinks served in vintage glassware
1865 Club
This barbershop turns into a speakeasy at night! They have a sister location in Chicago as well. Popular spot, so get there early!
Blind Barber
Restaurants: Where to Eat 🍴
Savor Nashville’s dynamic food scene with our restaurant guide. Taste iconic Nashville hot chicken at legendary spots like Hattie B’s and Prince’s, enjoy upscale Southern cuisine in the Gulch, discover farm-to-table dining in Germantown, try authenti...
Don’t let the name fool you—Fancypants is seriously elevated dining with a playful twist. The tasting menu changes seasonally and every dish is like edible art. The space itself is gorgeous with modern design and mood lighting. Splurge-worthy for spe...
Fancypants
This intimate bar serves up delicious Asian-inspired small plates and creative cocktails. The menu features a variety of dumplings, bao buns, and other flavorful bites. The dimly lit atmosphere and lively music make it a perfect spot for a night out.
Xiao Bao
Just opened and already one of my favorites! The pho fries are addictive and the whole space has this cool modern-meets-traditional Vietnamese aesthetic.
Eleven11
I LOVE this spot—it’s like stepping into a glamorous 1920s supper club. You must dress up (it’s part of the experience!), and they have an incredible cigar lounge, magic shows throughout the evening, and a comedy club in the back. The decor is drop-d...
House of Cards
A modern, immersive Japanese-inspired interior with seating for ~122 guests, featuring signature honeycomb booths, private dining rooms, a ramen-cart reception area, and a patio for open-air dining. The tonkotsu ramen is rich and delicious. Go during...
Kyuramen - Nashville
I’m in love with the lush greenery, a boho-lovers paradise. Ate at their Chicago location and loved the food. A must check out place for Mediterranean food lovers!
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