Late-night eatsEast Nashville$$$$
Veselka at Lakeside Lounge
A late-night East Side bar whose kitchen is now run by New York's Veselka, its first outside the city. Order pierogi like bar wings.
#15 in Late-night eats#27 in Global
What to get
- Veselka pierogi (potato and cheese, plus seasonal) with borscht BBQ sauce
- Chicken schnitzel sandwich
- Borscht
When to go
Late weeknights. Confirm how late Veselka's kitchen runs.
Insider tip
East Nashville is Veselka's first location outside New York; treat the pierogi like bar wings (its COO's advice).
Heads up
Kitchen hours under the new operator are unconfirmed.
Find it
- Phone
- (833) 525-3733
- Website
- lakesideloungebna.com
- Reservations
- walk-in only
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 Something out of date?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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