15 Late-Night Nashville Spots to Cure Your Cravings
Out late and looking for something delicious? These 15 spots are serving up some of the best late night food in Nashville!
Updated February 2023 by Anne Henley Walker
If youβre up past late and looking for something to eat, skip the drive-thru lines in favor of local fare. These eateries and bars keep their doors open for those heading to a graveyard shift, leaving their late-night post, or searching for something to soak up the effects of a long night. From nachos and pizza to classic burgers and fries, these spots are serving up some of the base late night food in Nashville.
*Listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to keep an eye on the hours, as some of these spots are only open late on the weekends!
Bastionβs βBig Barβ
More Info: bastionnashville.com
Neighborhood: Wedgewood Houston
Half bar, half restaurant, Wedgewood Houstonβs Bastion is the perfect place for Nashvillians needing a nightcap. Their spacious, laid-back bar area β known as the βBig Barβ β offers a rotating punch, a classic cocktail of the day, a seasonal cocktail list, and loaded nachos.
Bay 6
More Info: bay6nashville.com
Neighborhood: East Nashville
When you want a specialty cocktail and pretend you are in Portugal, letβs talk Bay 6. With tinned fish plates, hummus, marinated olives, and seasonal olive oil cake, itβs hard to believe you are sitting in a place that used to be a car wash (bay 6 of that carwash to be precise!).
Black Rabbit
More Info: blackrabbittn.com
Neighborhood: Downtown
Tucked away from the adventure that is Broadway,Β Black Rabbit is a Printerβs Alley eatery and bar. If you visit this spot during the late hours, you are likely to run into locals having just finished their shifts at other restaurants around town. Join them at the bar for a cocktail and rabbit roll. βThis is a top seller and will never come off the menu,β Chef Trey Cioccia says of the rabbit roll. βIt is the perfect approachable drunk food.β
The Diner
More Info: thediner.com
Neighborhood: Downtown
One of the few spots in town thatβs open 24/7, The Diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner β no matter the hour. Not only does the menu feature any dish you could be craving, but there are also six floors, each offering something different. The first floor welcomes you to the building with a coffee shop perfect for grab βnβ go items, while the sixth floor is often the most lively and gives the best views of downtown.
Dinoβs Bar & Grill
More Info: dinosnashville.com
Neighborhood: East Nashville
No one does a late-night burger quite like Dinoβs. It is a favorite late-night order that is perfectly greasy and filling when paired with a beer and fries. Let this combo soak up drinks from earlier in the evening and hang around until they close their doors at 3 a.m. As one of the hotter spots in town, there are always other diners and drinkers around to keep you company.
Jack Brownβs Beer & Burger Joint
More Info: jackbrownsjoint.com
Neighborhoods: Germantown + Edgehill
Jack Brownβs award-winning burger lineup includes a diverse selection of twists on the American classic, such as the βCobra Kai,β with cream cheese, pickled jalapeΓ±os, and jalapeΓ±o jelly. The salty-sweet combination will hit the spot after a night on the town.
Joyland
More Info: eatjoyland,com
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Open until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday,Β Joyland is a salute to the nostalgic fast-food joints of the past. Joylandβs burger comes as either a single or a double, with four-ounce patties made from a customized beef blend from Bear Creek Farm. Waffle and curly fries, plus waffle hash browns, are all side options, and we recommend enjoying your burger with a milkshake made with Chef Sean Brockβs own vanilla soft serve.
L.A. Jackson
More Info: lajacksonbar.com
Neighborhood: The Gulch
L.A. Jackson, Thompson Nashvilleβs indoor/outdoor rooftop bar and restaurant, offers fun vibes, exceptional views, and delicious bites and beverages. We recommend garlic parmesan fries.
M.L.Rose
More Info: mlrose.com
Neighborhoods: Melrose + Sylvan Park + Capitol View
While two of the three locations close at midnight, the original M.L.Rose outpost (on Eighth Avenue South) is open until 1 a.m. End your evening with loaded waffle fries, such as the sweet potato fries topped with pulled pork and Carolina mustard barbecue sauce.
Monellβs
More Info: monellstn.com
Neighborhood: Germantown
If youβre looking for an insiderβs secret, this is it! You wonβt find it on their website, but Monellβs Germantown stays open each Saturday night until 3 a.m. to serve the midnight country breakfast. The all-you-can-eat breakfast starts at β¦ you guessed it β¦ midnight. Dig into heaping portions of fried chicken and Southern fixings like biscuits, gravy, and pancakes. Beer isnβt sold, so be prepared to trade your PBR for a cold glass of sweet tea.
Motherβs Ruin
More Info: mothersruinnashville.com
Neighborhood: Germantown
An NYC transplant, Motherβs Ruin has become essential to the Germantown scene. Open daily until 2 a.m., this neighborhood hotspot draws a hip crowd looking for great food, cocktails, and loud music. All of their signature cocktails are tasty but donβt miss their slushy of the day, which is especially good alongside an order of fried Oreos.
Princeβs Hot Chicken at Assembly Food Hall
More Info: princeshotchicken.com
Neighborhood: Downtown
For those looking for a little more heat in their chicken, Princeβs Hot Chicken welcomes you until midnight at their Assembly Food Hall location. The heat of the hot chicken is sure to wake you up, whether you are starting or ending your day at midnight.
Robertβs Western World
More Info: robertswesternworld.com
Neighborhood: Downtown
It is no surprise that Robertβs Western World stays open along with the rest of Broadwayβs bars, but you might not know that you can order their famous fried bologna sandwich until 1:30 a.m. when the kitchen closes. Kick back with your favorite sandwich, a cold beer, and good country music until they kick you out at 3 a.m.
The Treehouse
More Info: treehousenashville.com
Neighborhood: East Nashville
From 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Treehouse serves a special late-night menu that is short but sweet. Items range from a fig and arugula grilled cheese to a wagyu Korean corndog.
Two Boots Nashville
More Info: twoboots.com
Neighborhood: Midtown
Just steps away from Vanderbilt and legendary Music Row, NYC-based pizzeria Two Boots serves pizza until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Order βThe Kitty,β a pizza named for trailblazing country star Kitty Wells. The popular pie is topped with Hattie Bβs hot chicken and blue cheese dressing, and itβs served with pickles.
Cheers to late nights!
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Alex Hendrickson
Alex is a Southern writer known for hunting down delicious stories and traveling the world with hunger. Her passions and interests lie in food, travel, interior design and inspiring people, and her dream is to eat a dozen oysters a day.