A home for local rockers hoping to launch a national career.

by Contributor

In Short
When local rockers take a shot at the brass ring, they usually play their homecoming shows at 12th & Porter. The club isn't afraid to push the envelope with tributes to Led Zeppelin, Ziggy Stardust or "Rocky Horror Picture Show." For something less glittery, keep an eye out for popular local indie, alternative and R&B acts--especially when they're still local. A creative, dessert-centered martini list includes a Pomegranatini and a Wildberry cosmo.

01/15/04

one of my favorties

by normalizer

The place can be difficult when a show is going on, go anytime else and it's a breeze to get into. The food is without a doubt some of the best in Nashville.... Try the Pasta YaYa, it is unbelieveable. You can pay a LOT more and not get food half as good... for instance, the Pub of Love across the street costs about 4 times as much for food just as good at best, probably because it's the same cook staff (my guess.)

I love to go here, and always take friends on special occasions, or just to hang out and grab some excellent food.

• Pros: food, food, food

07/19/03

Great menu, a little crowded

by sbmorton

We went there last weekend, for a tow couple dinner, and I think there was an art show going on or something, but there were alot of trendy art-goers milling through the dining room, weaving in an out of the tables, while we were trying to eat. It was rather annoying, and louder than hell, but our waitress was AWESOME, and very accomodating. The food was great and the server made the experience positive. I will be there again. Try the filet with brown sauce.

08/24/02

Vibe

by kristinmbg

12th & Porter has one of the best vibes of all Nashville hangs - very ecclectic

08/05/02

The Obvious Alternative

by nataliegracem

12th & Porter caters to a great crowd, a smooth drink, satisfying food, and the movinest, shakinest, music in town. A great choice for first time visitors who want to feel like seasoned locals. And an even better one for those who can savor it again and again.

08/02/02

saucy

by FndrJag

great dim lit rock scene. have a pizza or a salad with some drinks. little do you know that right through the wall there is rocking little room. Choice selection on music acts. one of ol faison's finest.

• Pros: ambiance
• Cons: small

06/21/02

SoulHitch has got me hooked!!

by beekler

12th & Porter is always a safe bet when it comes to great live music in Nashville- Intimate atmosphere with the best live sound in town. Last Night i saw a helluva live rock show when I caught local act SoulHitch at the 12th & Porter Playroom. Great feel and damn good songs that left me inspired and exhausted. Standing-room-only with a packed balcony (full of hot chics) added to the atmosphere and made the evening very enjoyable for everyone there. Frank the bartender definitely knows how to make a drink!! Good luck to SoulHitch, I know they'll go far!

• Pros: great sound, great music, great drinks