Cocktail loungeEast Nashville$$$$
Inglewood Lounge
Full menu until 1 or 2 AM at an Inglewood cocktail lounge the Scene's critics named 2025's best first-date spot.
#6 in Late-night eats#24 in Date night
What to get
- Cheeseburger
- Birria tacos
- Piri piri chicken sandwich
- A house cocktail
- Something from the rotating cocktail menu
When to go
A late first date or nightcap: food is served until close (Eater, 2024).
Insider tip
The Scene critics named it 2025's Best Place for a First Date.
Heads up
Menu items above are from Eater's Feb 2024 write-up. Check the current menu.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 490-6139
- Website
- inglewoodlounge.com
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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