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Drinks East Nashville

The Basement East

A place for a drink in East Nashville, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Show night.

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The Basement East in East Nashville
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Why go

Mid-size rock and Americana venue, rebuilt after the 2020 tornado.

It is one of 11 curated places we feature in East Nashville, alongside 4 places to eat, 3 bars & cafés and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Attaboy and The 5 Spot.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
East Nashville
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Show night

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in East Nashville, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Attaboy

    Menu-free cocktail bar where bartenders make drinks to your taste.

    Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The 5 Spot

    Five Points dive with live music most nights and a Monday swing dance tradition.

    Drinks · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Five Points

    The crossroads at the heart of East Nashville, lined with bars, cafes and restaurants in old storefronts.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Barista Parlor

    Coffee bar in a converted auto shop on Gallatin Avenue, the original location.

    Drinks · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mas Tacos Por Favor

    Counter-service tacos and soups in a small East Nashville storefront.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden

    Burgers, house sodas and a large beer garden on Fatherland Street.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Basement East is a stop on our Nashville Music Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in East Nashville

The Basement East is our only drinks pick in East Nashville; here is what else we recommend there. See the full East Nashville guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Nashville

Our climate figures for East Nashville come from nearby Nashville. Average daily highs in Nashville run from 46°F in January to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For The Basement East itself, we suggest: Show night.

Modelled monthly averages for Nashville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Nashville weather by month (covers East Nashville).

Getting there

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Address
917 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
Coordinates
36.17569, -86.75559
Destination
East Nashville, Tennessee

The Basement East: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Basement East?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at The Basement East. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Basement East?

Our pick: Show night. Insider tip: Buy tickets ahead for touring acts.

Where is The Basement East?

The Basement East is at 917 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA, in East Nashville. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Basement East?

The Basement East appears on Nashville Music Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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