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Elliston Place is located just west of downtown near the Vanderbilt University campus and has a variety of options for dining and nighttime entertainment. As one of Nashville’s young, trendy neighborhoods, small homes and cafes are a perfect fit for the tenants of the area. In the heart of the neighborhood, sits the Elliston Place Rock Block, a block-long section of Elliston Place that is home to six of the loudest nightclubs in town. The legendary Exit/In has played host to many of today’s hit-makers since 1971. This cornerstone of Elliston Place shows no signs of slowing down. The legendary Jimmy Buffet got his start at Exit/In shortly after it opened, as did the young comedian Steve Martin. For those with more alternative musical tastes, walk across the street to The End, a club firmly entrenched in Nashville’s rock scene and definitely worth a listen.
There are also several bars on Elliston. The Corner Bar is unabashedly basic—good drinks, good pool and good people. This place is a favorite among locals looking for a low-key night of simply hanging out. The Gold Rush doesn’t claim to be a pool hall; actually, it doesn’t claim to be anything. This no-frills bar is a late-night hangout where many bands have been known to appear after their gigs at larger venues around town.
No trip to Elliston Place is complete without a stop at the Elliston Place Soda Shop. An institution for seven decades, the Elliston Place Soda Shop is a meat-and-three favorite with a 1950’s décor. Known for its fried chicken and milk shakes, this authentic old-time soda fountain has a faithful following among the locals. Just down from Elliston Place Soda Shop is Elder’s Bookstore, which has been serving Nashville’s literary sect since 1930. This modest-looking bookshop stocks some of the rarest of the rare: first edition Faulkner, limited edition Warren, and signed Hemingway. A superior selection of Southern and classic literature, leather-bound volumes, illustrated children’s classics, antique maps, and Tiffany-style lamps can all be found here. A little further up the street is another local favorite with the same down-home charm. Rotier’s has been serving up the city’s best cheeseburger for decades. Take your waiter’s suggestion, and try their burgers on French bread.
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