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Style Blueprint
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Style Blueprint
Where to Eat & Drink Near Larger Nashville Music Venues
Share with your friends! Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit Nashville music venues are aplenty. And as someone who frequents many live shows in and around Nashville, I've learned that the right pre- or post-concert spot can totally elevate my experience. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite before doors open or looking to keep the night going after the encore, here are some of my favorite hangouts near the city's larger music venues. Plus, most of these picks are within walking distance or just a short drive from the venue! Note: Prefer shows with a more low-key, club-like vibe? Stay tuned for a follow-up article featuring some of Music City's smaller (but equally iconic) venues and the best spots to pair with them. Bridgestone Arena + Ryman Auditorium Bridgestone Arena and the Ryman Auditorium are just steps apart, so many of these picks work for either venue. Choose based on your mood — or your artist's vibe. PRE-SHOW BITES Assembly Food Hall: For a quick and easy grab-and-go option, Assembly Food Hall offers something for all cravings. You'll find outposts for popular eateries like The Pharmacy, Prince's Hot Chicken, and Thai Esane. Bonus: The food hall often hosts local songwriters, so you might even catch some live music before your main event. For a quick and easy grab-and-go option, Assembly Food Hall offers something for all cravings. You'll find outposts for popular eateries like The Pharmacy, Prince's Hot Chicken, and Thai Esane. Bonus: The food hall often hosts local songwriters, so you might even catch some live music before your main event. Sixty Vines: Starting in Plano, TX, this trendy spot opened in Nashville in 2021. Known for its wine-on-tap concept, Sixty Vines sits above Assembly Food Hall and serves delicious pasta and Neapolitan-style pizzas. (SB Tip: Don't skip the Brussels sprouts — they're some of my favorites in town!) Starting in Plano, TX, this trendy spot opened in Nashville in 2021. Known for its wine-on-tap concept, Sixty Vines sits above Assembly Food Hall and serves delicious pasta and Neapolitan-style pizzas. (SB Tip: Don't skip the Brussels sprouts — they're some of my favorites in town!) The Stillery: If you're looking for a heartier pre-show meal, The Stillery is known for serving authentic Southern comfort food. Alongside a menu of mason jar cocktails and beer, you'll find favorites like mac and cheese topped with hot chicken, a pimento cheese burger, and rustic-style pizzas. If you're looking for a heartier pre-show meal, The Stillery is known for serving authentic Southern comfort food. Alongside a menu of mason jar cocktails and beer, you'll find favorites like mac and cheese topped with hot chicken, a pimento cheese burger, and rustic-style pizzas. etch: To truly make the most of your night out in Downtown Nashville, book a table at etch. It's more of a fine-dining restaurant, and it doesn't disappoint. Entrées include everything from shrimp and grits to fried cornmeal catfish and wasabi salmon. Pin POST-SHOW VIBES Lower Broadway: While not necessarily a ground-breaking recommendation, Lower Broadway bars are just a stone's throw from both Bridgestone and the Ryman. On the rare occasion I venture onto Broadway, a few of my favorite stops include Legends Corner, Robert's Western World, and Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa. While not necessarily a ground-breaking recommendation, Lower Broadway bars are just a stone's throw from both Bridgestone and the Ryman. On the rare occasion I venture onto Broadway, a few of my favorite stops include Legends Corner, Robert's Western World, and Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa. Pushing Daisies: Calling all margarita lovers! Pushing Daisies is an underground outpost that puts a creative twist on the classic cocktail — think unexpected infusions, fresh-squeezed citrus, and a menu full of bold, tequila-forward libations. Calling all margarita lovers! Pushing Daisies is an underground outpost that puts a creative twist on the classic cocktail — think unexpected infusions, fresh-squeezed citrus, and a menu full of bold, tequila-forward libations. Broadway Brewhouse Downtown: Offering a laid-back atmosphere, Broadway Brewhouse brings all the vibes. Not in the mood for beer? Try one of their Bushwackers! Offering a laid-back atmosphere, Broadway Brewhouse brings all the vibes. Not in the mood for beer? Try one of their Bushwackers! Denim: For a fun rooftop moment, Denim sits atop The Joseph Hotel and offers sweeping skyline views alongside a menu of expertly crafted cocktails. Pin Ascend Amphitheater Some of my favorite shows in Nashville have taken place at Ascend Amphitheater. Located on the banks of the Cumberland River and home to a roomy lawn, it makes for a concert experience that feels both scenic and electric. PRE-SHOW BITES Hampton Social: A coastal-inspired spot known for its Instagram-worthy interior, this is a fun spot to grab creative cocktails and light bites before your show. A coastal-inspired spot known for its Instagram-worthy interior, this is a fun spot to grab creative cocktails and light bites before your show. Acme Feed & Seed: Blending Southern comfort food and rooftop views, this local eatery is known for its made-from-scratch family recipes, a lengthy craft beer menu, and plenty of live music. Blending Southern comfort food and rooftop views, this local eatery is known for its made-from-scratch family recipes, a lengthy craft beer menu, and plenty of live music. Martin's BBQ: For a taste of Nashville barbecue, Martin's is a local staple with a convenient downtown location. Grab a seat in its spacious beer garden and order classics like pulled pork, brisket, and smoked turkey. SB Tip: This is also a great option for dinner before a show at The Pinnacle (More on that below!). Pin POST-SHOW VIBES Bakersfield: Sure, you can visit Bakersfield before your show, but who doesn't love a late-night taco and margarita? Sure, you can visit Bakersfield before your show, but who doesn't love a late-night taco and margarita? Sidebar: A cozy spot with creative cocktails and a laid-back vibe, this is the perfect spot if you're looking to venture off the beaten path of Downtown Nashville. It's also important to note that they're only open Thursday through Saturday, so plan accordingly! A cozy spot with creative cocktails and a laid-back vibe, this is the perfect spot if you're looking to venture off the beaten path of Downtown Nashville. It's also important to note that they're only open Thursday through Saturday, so plan accordingly! Pinewood Social: More than just a bar, this social hub also offers bocce ball courts and bowling lanes. And, if you're hungry for a post-show snack, the kitchen is open until 11 p.m. Pin The Pinnacle The newest addition to Nashville's concert venue lineup, The Pinnacle opened in The Gulch earlier this year. Known for its modern vibe, it's a great place to see rising stars as well as more established acts. PRE-SHOW BITES Luogo: Fuel up on fresh pasta before your big night out, as Luogo offers standouts like bucatini with charred cauliflower, rigatoni Bolognese, and gnocchi sorrentina. Fuel up on fresh pasta before your big night out, as Luogo offers standouts like bucatini with charred cauliflower, rigatoni Bolognese, and gnocchi sorrentina. Superica: One of my all-time favorites, this is a Tex-Mex gem. Kick things off with a margarita, then dig into a bowl of queso and your choice of tacos or enchiladas. My personal favorite? You honestly can't go wrong with Superica's classic quesadilla. One of my all-time favorites, this is a Tex-Mex gem. Kick things off with a margarita, then dig into a bowl of queso and your choice of tacos or enchiladas. My personal favorite? You honestly can't go wrong with Superica's classic quesadilla. Two Hands: Bright and airy, Two Hands sets the perfect tone for a relaxed dinner before an exciting evening full of live music. Offering Australian-inspired dishes, favorites include the harissa chicken bowl, tandoori schnitzel, and piri piri chicken. Pin POST-SHOW VIBES Pullman Standard: An upscale cocktail bar in the historic Cummins Station building, Pullman Standard is known for its creative drinks and chic atmosphere — a stylish way to cap off your night. An upscale cocktail bar in the historic Cummins Station building, Pullman Standard is known for its creative drinks and chic atmosphere — a stylish way to cap off your night. The Patterson House: Recently relocated to The Gulch, this cornerstone of Music City's craft cocktail scene now offers skyline views, and it's still pouring delicious cocktails. Recently relocated to The Gulch, this cornerstone of Music City's craft cocktail scene now offers skyline views, and it's still pouring delicious cocktails. Bar Sovereign: Another one of my favorites, Bar Sovereign is a fun, eclectic cocktail bar. Although a bit on the smaller side, it's a lesser-known gem that serves delicious drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. (SB Tip: This is also a great post-show option after a show at Ascend Amphitheater.) Pin Nashville Municipal Auditorium While Nashville Municipal Auditorium doesn't offer as many nearby dining and nightlife options as the other venues on this list, it's a beloved spot for music lovers who appreciate a fun show in a historic setting. PRE-SHOW BITES Puckett's Downtown: A true Nashville classic, this local restaurant serves authentic Southern cuisine with a side of live music. You'll find everything from meat-and-three plates to barbecue platters and fried chicken. A true Nashville classic, this local restaurant serves authentic Southern cuisine with a side of live music. You'll find everything from meat-and-three plates to barbecue platters and fried chicken. Stateside Kitchen: Can't decide what you're craving for your pre-show meal? Stateside Kitchen offers everything from traditional American fare to coastal favorites (think steak frites, seared salmon, BBQ short ribs, and a hot chicken sandwich). Pin POST-SHOW VIBES Corner Pub Downtown: A beloved neighborhood hotspot in the heart of downtown, this low-key hangout is perfect for unwinding after an exciting concert. A beloved neighborhood hotspot in the heart of downtown, this low-key hangout is perfect for unwinding after an exciting concert. Daddy's Dogs: I live by the notion that no trek to Downtown Nashville is complete without a Daddy's Dog. Whether you're wrapping up your night or just need a quick bite between bars, the Printer's Alley outpost always hits the spot. I live by the notion that no trek to Downtown Nashville is complete without a Daddy's Dog. Whether you're wrapping up your night or just need a quick bite between bars, the Printer's Alley outpost always hits the spot. Fleet Street Pub: Next to Daddy's Dogs, this beloved watering hole offers a classic British pub feel. Pop in here after your show for a pint and an order of fish and chips. Pin ********** To stay in the know on the best of Nashville, subscribe to our FREE daily emails. About the Author Brianna Goebel Brianna is StyleBlueprint's Associate Editor and Sponsored Content Manager. She is an avid fan of iced coffee and spends her free time reading romance novels.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pizza Week 2025: Factory by Beer Tree
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – News 34 Pizza Week continues with a stop at the Oakdale Commons. Our Special Pizza Correspondent, Mike Tanzini, shows us how Factory by Beer Tree is brewing up the perfect pizza to partner with its craft beer. Shake, Shimmy, Pivot, Turn. Are these dance moves? Not quite. These are the moves you need to master if you're going to be a successful pizza maker at Factory by Beer Tree Brew, an anchor tenant located at the ever-improving Oakdale Commons. Known for its good vibes and wide selection of cold, crisp craft beer, Factory also offers both traditional and non-traditional pizza pies to keep people coming back. Server and Bartender Jackie Ryder says their location is always booming with new customers. 'It's brought in a lot of people as well. The new Dave and Busters is bringing in a lot of people from out of town. They don't have a whole lot of craft beer, so we have the craft beer that brings people in,' said Ryder. Those pizza patrons keep coming back once they've had a chance to try a Factory Pie – a recipe that prides itself on simplicity, quality, and flavor. The dough is a hybrid of a Neapolitan-style and a semolina dough. 'Both of those doughs are high in protein and gluten, which makes for an airier, softer, chewier, but crisp pizza crust on the outside as well,' said Pizza Maker Nick Aiken. The dough is lightly coated in flour on both sides, and all of the air is pressed out of it which is critical for even cooking. 'You want to push out any air bubbles you might feel because you want to eliminate as many air sockets as you possibly can, so once it's going into the oven, it's an even cook,' said Aiken. Nick also shows me the proper way to spread and expand the dough. 'This is my dominant hand so I want to move this.' 'It's repetition and muscle memory. You'll get a feel for it,' said Aiken. This prevents holes from forming, a lesson that I could've used earlier this week! It's a good way to keep from tearing or ripping or creating too much pressure to make this side of the pizza a little thinner. This helps with the balance and even cooking along with the integrity of the dough. I hate to say it, but we learned that through experience this week. Now, the moment of truth – can we transfer the dough onto the peel without ripping it? 'This is kind of like putting the baby to bed – nice and gentle – no tears.' Now it's time to lay on the sauce – no fancy gimmicks or tricks – just simple, quality, fresh ingredients. 'What we like to say is that simplicity is king. We let the ingredients, the dough, and cheese itself do a lot of the talking. This is really simple. We have a tomato and a roasted garlic base, and we add herbs and spices just to bring it to life a little bit, but that's as much as I can tell you,' said Aiken. Nick applies the sauce using a cross pattern, which is a first for News 34 Pizza Week! 'The cross method. I don't think I've ever seen that before.' 'That's something you just learn through the trade. Some people make a spiral, some make a cross, and that helps cover the surface area so all of the parts touch that sauce instead of starting at one end and trying to disperse it throughout the rest of the pizza. You end up running out of sauce at the end, and it helps provide an event coat,' said Aikan. The toppings are applied underneath the cheese which creates a unique flavor combination that complements and melds all of the ingredients together for that perfect bite. And don't think that they're just tossing down toppings willy-nilly. Nick wants each customer to have a consistent experience, so you'd better count your pepperoni. 'I don't want a single pepperoni under 23 or 24,' said Aikan. 'I think we're at like 22 and a half. I'm just trying to get creative here. Here's a half and three-quarters, and we're around the magic number. You can't take that out of Jim's pay. Sorry, Jim – the pizza business is tough.' We top the pies with a special trifecta of mozzarella, provolone, and cheddar cheeses, and we carefully place them into the 600-to-800-degree wood fire oven. We shimmy, shimmy, shake it in, and then swing and pivot when it's taken out,' said Aiken. 'Ok, now pivot and turn. The pivot is key.' Even with two left feet, I managed to land the pie safely on the dance floor. Time to celebrate our masterpiece and take a bit with my new Factory friends. 'Here we go, one bite, everyone knows the rules.' Cheers! You can watch Pizza Week episodes and vote in our favorite pizza poll here. BCSO Featured Warrant: Michael Pavlisak Undocumented man to be deported after raping, strangling woman in Delaware County Pizza Week 2025: Factory by Beer Tree 'Market Greens' addresses food insecurity in local community Fill the Bus Campaign raises money for local food bank Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scotsman
04-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
New Edinburgh pizza restaurant promises to bring ‘good vibes' to the West End
A popular Neapolitan pizza chain is set to open its fourth Edinburgh restaurant – and it promises to bring 'good vibes' to the West End. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Social by Matto is set to open on the site of the former La Piazza on Shandwick Place this summer. While no date has been confirmed for the opening, the owners have teased the new pizzeria on social media. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Posting on Instagram, they wrote: "Something new is cooking…Say hello to Social by Matto – our boldest bite yet. "Good vibes, great plates, and a space to stay a while. Landing Summer 2025. Ready to get Social?" Matto opened its first pizzeria at Abbeyhill in 2020. A larger, 44-seater restaurant, opened in Morningside the following year, while in 2023 the group expanded further, opening a third site in Newington with seating up to 66 people. At the time, co-owner Nel said: 'We are really excited to be opening our third restaurant in Newington. When we launched Matto, just three years ago, our vision was to create tasty Neapolitan-style pizzas that, while being innovative and fun, had absolutely no compromise on the quality of the ingredients. It has been a labour of love from day one and to now have three sites across Edinburgh feels like a huge accomplishment.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In February 2024, Matto was recognised at the Deliveroo's Restaurant Awards, where it won the 'Best Pizza' prize.
Axios
03-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
New Roman pizza joint opens at Temple Pastries in Central District
Temple Pastries debuted its new evening pizza service last weekend, serving rectangular Roman-style pies along with drinks and dessert. Catch up quick: It's a big change for the Central District bakery, which previously focused on the morning and lunch crowd and shut down at 3pm. By night, the bakery now operates as the Sacro Bosco pizzeria (although you can still get your favorite croissant in the morning). What to expect: One thing you should know about Sacro Bosco's pies is they are substantial. Each pizza measures 32 inches by 8 inches, yielding eight slices. The crust is thick, crispy and filling — I could only eat two slices, even though I can regularly down an entire Neapolitan-style pie. Flavor combinations include spicy salami with calabrian chili and fennel pollen; mortadella pesto; and vodka basil (think the creamy red sauce in penne alla vodka). If you go: They're only doing dine-in service right now, but the restaurant said on Instagram that it plans to start taking to-go orders later this summer (once it gets the right-sized boxes to accommodate its hefty pies).
Edinburgh Live
03-06-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh's award-winning Matto Pizza to open new 'social' restaurant in West End
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp A popular Edinburgh pizza business is expanding, with a new location set to open soon in the West End. Award-winning Matto Pizza, with locations in Morningside, Newington and Meadowbank, recently announced a new concept for customers to enjoy their wood-fired pizzas within a social setting. Social by Matto is set to open on Shandwick Place offering "good vibes, great plates and a space to stay a while." Matto first opened in Meadowbank in 2020 and after gaining popularity among foodies and fans of authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas, the team opened a larger restaurant in Morningside in 2021. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The 44-seater restaurant also boasts a large outdoor terrace. In 2023 a third eatery opened in Newington and the team have now set their sights on the West End with their fourth spot opening in the summer. Posters advertising the new restaurant have already appeared in the window of the former La Piazza unit and internal work is officially underway after it closed down last year. Taking to Instagram the team at Matto posted: "Something new is cooking…Say hello to Social by Matto - our boldest bite yet. "Good vibes, great plates, and a space to stay a while. Landing Summer 2025. Ready to get Social?" Matto is currently nominated for Best Pizza in Scotland at the 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards, having taken top spot in 2024.
