Super cool small venue to check out upcoming bands. However: it could definitely use a touch up as the roof was leaking in areas and the bathrooms are very small. It was extremely hot and the bar min is $10 and bottled water is $2 meaning I would bring cash because people were buying 5 waters at a time. That being said, it adds to the appeal of a dive bar. And you can see the stage from (almost) everywhere. read more

I loved this venue! It is very small but that's what makes it good! You can be litterly within arms reach of the band and there is plenty of energy for mosh pitting and dancing like crazy! I love small venues like this because they feel super personal and it makes everyone less stiff! I am under 21 so I can't review the bar but I loved the vibe here! 10/10 :) read more

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It was fun to perform here and the fans that came out to see us were so kind! It's a punk DIY dive bar venue so obviously the bathrooms and cleanliness are going to be gross. However I have a few complaints regarding one of the staff members. The older guy working the bar was so lazy and just kept walking away when we wanted to order drinks. It took forever. He also was working the front door. One of my fans wanted to come to the show and he is handicapped in a wheelchair chair. The staff member was rude and lazy to him and didn't even offer help for him to come in. Pretty sure that's illegal under the ADA laws. I know it's an older venue, but there were only 2 small steps and it was not even that hard to get him in. My grandma is handicapped and we have a portable ramp when she comes over. It's insane that they don't even have something like that to help people with disabilities! read more

My son, who is a minor, purchased tickets with his own credit card and received validation that the transaction completed.But then received notification that he would not be getting ticke. After a month of trying to deal with the ticket and card handling agencies , we were finally able to get confirmation through the manager of The End who was very patient and accommodating. read more

The End. - Music Venues Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

5 stars for The Best Music at one of the best dive bars I ever been to in my life. Saw the Upsahl and King Mala concert here. Both musicians were beyond epic. The place was overcrowded yet we were able to enjoy the music 100%. So I am giving this place 5 stars despite the hard to deny flaws of such a place. Weighing the pros and cons of such a place is very easy. Epic music & wonderful service trump the not so hard to ignore flaws of this place. Parking was easy to find and free. We had to walk a little, yet it was a pleasant small stroll. The CoNS: Limitations in restrooms. The lines for the one bathroom were stretched out yet the bathroom was not so bad. Drinks were pricey. The bartenders took care of me efficiently and instantly. No Diet Coke or diet soda. I opted for an ultra michelob- $7 for a can. I should have selected water instead. read more

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cool small venue but always Very hot. not a wide selection of alcoholic drinks (pretty much just beer, twisted tea, seltzer) but the bartenders are always really nice. $10 minimum for the bar read more

Came here my first night in Nashville to catch Stolen Gin perform. The exterior of the building is not much to look at but wasn't a deterrent as I've been to quite a few divey looking music venues. A gripe I had about this place is that they wouldn't take a credit card for the cover charge. They did have an ATM on site but I had left my debit card back at the hotel after returning with some cash, I was able to get inside. It is a very small place with three different areas. The bar is towards the back of the venue. The bar is a decent size and it wasn't a long wait. They had the usual domestic beers, but also a few craft options. I rolled with the Sweetwater IPA, which was $6. There is an upper level with some seating and than a lower level in front of the stage. I hung out in the upper level for a little while but it became difficult to see through the crowd in front of me. I spent the rest of the night on the lower level. The band was talented and the sound was excellent. I would definitely visit this place again if a band I liked was performing here. read more

Pretty small venue, but I thought it was super fun! Bar only has a small variety of beer, seltzer, and cider, so don't go in thinking you can get a cocktail. Paid parking out front is about $8 for the night and is parallel parking. There's free parking on the road behind the venue, but I didn't check this out. Because it's so small, you really get to interact with the artists before and after the show which is amazing! read more

... like I really have nothing to say... I was told if I have nothing nice to say then I better say nothing... well then the mouse got my tongue. #justwantppltoknow #cantgetoverit #whatdoihavetodo #letmebenice #can'tfoolthesystem read more

Intimate venue. It's small but cozy. Nice workers. Offer alcohol. Super fun venue for a concert. You get to be really close to the artists.

I was a little scared by the pictured initially. My sister and I (20 & 18) were traveling from Ohio for the Peter McPoland concert here, and I was a little nervous coming into it. Once you arrive though, staff is SO friendly and helpful. My sister overheated and everyone was so kind. They do a great job at making sure everyone is safe, especially at a venue that is dominated by teenage girls haha! Only thing was it wad extremely hot! Great great venue!!! read more

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The last time I visited The End I wasn't a Yelper and was seeing a friend perform for a mostly empty venue. Then came Indie band Frankie Cosmos and the hipsters rejoiced and sold out the show (much to my surprise). I really like this venue. It's dark and dirty, just the way a small Nashville music venue should be for locals who don't want to hear country music. This place is pure rock and roll my friends and they don't give a ----. It was packed and HOT when I was here a few weeks ago for the show. Thank goodness I didn't wear jeans this time. The AC could not keep up and it was August. Woof. Luckily I was too busy rocking out to really care. And I'm obsessed with their grungy purple bathroom for some reason. It just spoke to me and made me very happy. Only reason I'm docking a star is because they are beer and cash only. I appreciate some variety and not everyone likes beer, so that left me a bit disappointed during an otherwise incredible show. read more

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The End has long lived in the shadow of its larger counterpart, The Exit/In, which can be found just across the street. Despite The End's more modest digs, I find it to be more charming and an all-around better spot to grab a beer and see an unassuming rock show. The End is basically one room divided into three often cramped sections. The bar is toward the back and makes for a good spot to lay low and catch your breath if the place is more slammed than usual. Beer is dirt cheap, though the selection is modest. While you probably won't see the enormous touring acts that often grace The Exit/In with their presence, The End is an absolute must for popular local bands, and you can often catch comedy shows and DJs if you keep up with their schedule. Probably the most exceptional feature at The End, however, is the sound. Run by Bruce (you can't miss him), the mix at this little dive is possibly the best in Nashville. Speaking as someone who has played and seen shows all over the city, I have to tell you that you won't hear a more unadulteratedly clean and pure board mix anywhere. Being tucked right in the middle of Elliston Place makes for a good evening, and you can always skip down to the Goldrush or the Corner Bar for a shot if you're sick of swilling cheap beers. The End also has a nice but somewhat busted little patio for smokers. The door on the men's restroom, however, has never seemed to fully shut. I suppose that's just the price you pay at an authentic dive bar. read more

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The End is the little grunge/garage under ground typeof place. I enjoy it for that alone. Mostly original music being performed. That makes it great if you're tired of hearing the same songs being pushed throughout Nashville read more

The End is Exit/In's grungier little brother who lives just across the street. But don't underestimate it! The End tends to host more DJ sets and music from heavier metal bands (so don't f* with it). I've been to some really great shows here. It's a perfect place to check out bands you're not familiar with, since the cover is usually really low and sometimes free. Inside is nonsmoking, but there's a generous outside smoking area with tables and chairs too. That side door is perpetually flying open, so some of it does carry inside. The bar is beer and redbull only so there's never a line or a wait for a drink. The parking lot is limited, but street parking is generally easy to find. I live in LA now, and I am so jealous of the amount of free street parking I had when living here. Enjoy it, Nashville! Venues like The End make me so homesick for Nash. Music shows that are so accessible and enjoyable are the hallmark of the city. You really can't beat it. read more

A dive bar in every definition of the word, but also a cool little live music venue. Now maybe I enjoyed myself because I went with the expectation of The End being a dive bar. And I was pleasantly surprised to find it was much larger than I anticipated. Bigger even than some popular venues in Hollywood. Or maybe that's just because on a Wednesday night it was not crowded at all. I guess many weeknights they have a line up of local bands stretching in to the wee hours of the morning and that's why we were there, to support our friend's band QuicheNight. I don't have an ear for acoustics, and it's pretty obvious this place isn't the Schermerhorn. But it's damn fine for a good old fashioned rock out session. I cannot comment on beverage prices as my boyfriend purchased draught PBR, when in Rome do as the Roman's do -or in this case when in Nashville do as the hipsters do. The PBR came in plastic cups by the way. Classy! Will surely be back at some point to see a cheap show! read more

The End is a great place to check out your favorite local bands. It's small, dark and can get very crowded, but it has a very intimate atmosphere. Tables are limited so I suggest coming early if you're the type of person who likes to sit down to watch their music. You can see the stage from almost everywhere which is great because one of the things I hate the most is playing the 'bounce around the venue craning your neck to see the stage' game. It's across the street from the much larger Exit/In which is convenient because there have been numerous times there has been someone I wanted to see playing at both venues on the same night. It's location makes it great for show hopping, and don't forget to stop off at Gold Rush or Café Coco for a nightcap or a pre-gaming beverage. The End is one of those places it's always a good idea to go to when you don't have anything else to do or don't know of anything else going on. Even if you don't know the band(s) playing you'll probably like them, local or not. A lot of more popular bands have stopped and played here back in the day before they were 'discovered'. Usually if a band is playing across the street at Exit/In, they probably played the End on their last tour through Nashville. The sound guy at the End is legendary, at least around time. A favorite local topic of debate is whether or not the teeny tiny End has the best sound in town. Whether you agree or disagree, the music is always just right, the bands are usually always on and a good time is usually had by all. On nights when it's extra hoppin be prepared to leave drenched in sweat as it gets hot and sticky with all the people . A downside to the End is it's lack of parking, just like a lot of its Elliston Place neighbors, there is no parking lot so come early to search for a place on the street. Oh and never, never park in the massive church parking lot up the way. They will and do tow, even if it's 9 pm on a Thursday evening and the church is dark as night. Seems rather un-neighborly in my opinion but oh well. Also if you're strictly a liquor drinker, you'll have to get your cocktails somewhere else as the End's bar is beer only. However if cheap beer is your bag, you'll be right at home. read more

Me and The Squad rolled up looking REAL nice after getting sorted out with some real good bean rolls at The Gold Rush and we had matching Dilly Bar Squad t-shirts but we weren't wearing them at the time but the show was great and our friend Matt really loved Jeff Rosenstock's set like Matt was going off down in front but anyway bye for now............. read more

The End. - Music Venues Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Oh man, I had fun at The End. Dislikes: bathroom lines for overflowing toilets, $10 minimum on credit cards Likes: $2 PBRs, the names of all the (awesome) bands that have come through written on the wall to the right of the stage, posters of past performances, character (and characters) galore, friendly vibe, cheap admittance! I'm definitely coming back. read more

Though I've only been there once, I must say that I'm a huge fan of The End because of its layout. Adjacent to the standing room area are plenty of tables and chairs for concert-goers if they want to conserve their dancing/standing-and-earnestly-head-bobbing energy for the main act, and the floor is raised high enough that they still have a good view of the performers--perfect for shorter music fans like myself who usually have to forgo sitting down for a few minutes because someone more vertically blessed will eventually block their view. If the metered parking is full (which it probably will be) when you go, I recommend parking on 23rd Avenue. read more

The End has been a favorite Nashville venue of mine for a long time. Right off Elliston Place, it's sometimes hard to find a parking spot in this busy neighborhood. Be careful not to park at the apartments next to The End because they'll tow you in the blink of an eye. Before the show, be sure to grab a slice at Obie's pizza or enjoy one of the other nearby bars like Hurry Back. The bar at The End has prices that are hard to beat, but beer only-no mixed drinks. With PBRs only costing $2 though, there are no complaints here! Enjoy your drinks at the bar, balcony, or outside on the patio. There are a few stools around, but for the most part expect to stand in this venue. If your feet get tired, the patio is a great place to take a break. The End always features local bands as well as some bigger names. Most recently we went out for Dr. Gangrene's Halloween Hootenanny 14 to kick off our October-long celebration of Halloween! The bands were loud, rowdy, and so much fun. It was a packed house full of weird costumes and candy flying through the air. read more

The End is a pretty decent venue to check out local acts. It's small, but open enough that you have a decent view of the stage from most areas. The smoking patio is spacious and a good way to get a break from the noise even if you're not a smoker. The End is often host to the Left Can Dance parties hosted by local DJs. If you'd like to dance to the kind of music you would play in your living room plus great songs you haven't heard yet this is a great time to check out The End. My main complaint is that the bar is beer only. It's a lot easier for me to get into the dancing spirit after a Jack and Diet than a High Life. read more

Oozing with character and raw charm, The End doesn't apologize for wanting to pump you full of booze and rock your face off. And why should they? Venues don't have to be fancy and polished to house great acts and provide a good time. The last time I went to The End was to see Toro y Moi. What a show! Despite the venue being overwhelmingly hot, the sound was good and I loved how intimate the room felt and how involved with the audience the artists were. Doesn't happen often in big venues. Fans crowded together dancing and singing in unison... pure indie magic. Go in with an open mind and I'm sure you will have a blast! read more

Great little music venue! This is the spot for locals so if you want to see something off the beaten path & not country, head here. It was very cool to see all of the posters from bands who have played there before, like town favorites The White Stripes. We came to check out some local metal and found it to be a thoroughly acceptable hole in the wall venue. They are 18+ but do have a bar (beer only) and even had Yazoo! (Which they promptly ran out of after our first round). They take debit cards with a minimum. The woman's bathroom was clogged and uninviting so I used the men's bathroom. It was actually cleaner than I was expecting given the abomination I had seen in the girls bathroom. It wasn't an issue with less than 40 people there, but if it were busy I can see that being annoying. Overall, staff was friendly, beer was cold, price was right ($5 cover) and the sound was good. It was a bit of a bummer that the 9pm doors were more like 9:45 while we waited on the bartender to open the venue - but to be expected with a small run operation. read more

I feel I should start by saying I have been here only once and for a Jeff the Brotherhood show, which is an experience in and of itself. The End is located in an alley in Elliston. It feels like s shanty inside. It's low ceiling-ed and cramped and it sells cheap beer and the scent of cigarette smoke leaks in from its small fenced-in patio. It doesn't take much to sell out this small shack and it becomes difficult to move or breathe. And its freaking awesome. The energy at the shows here is just so much fun. Its such a different venue from the other ones about town. It enjoys its own filth and it gets wild in here. I'm sure there are plenty of more low-key shows but there's nothing like a rock-fueled sold out experience here. It's a dive bar music hole in the wall and I absolutely love it. No frills, nothing fancy, just good music, cheap beer, and a unique atmosphere in the face of a becoming-too-fancy Nashville. I'd recommend throwing caution to the wind and coming here at least once to see a band you might normally not see. read more

Good booking. Good sound. The guy who's always behind the bar is a crab and makes getting an overpriced beer suck. Drink somewhere else and come in for the bands. read more

Tiny and full of character but if only their sound and acoustics were worth a damn... Just saw Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin here and yet again, was disappointed by the cruddy sound. However, you can't help but appreciate the gritty and cozy vibe here. Small venue = Small review read more

Walked in and it seemed like a really cool underground sort of punk venue, which is my favorite kind of show and place, and then waited 40 minutes for two beers. Single old man running the bar for a sold out show - wasn't his fault, I felt bad for him because he was completely in over his head but there was an entire bar length of people waiting ages and ages and ages to get served. read more

This is the little sibling of Exit/In located in a much smaller building across the street. Again, no parking directly here but depending on the night street parking is usually plentiful. This place is a true dive but that's not a bad thing if you're just here for a loud rock show. The bar is beer only and somewhat pricey but not too bad. The owner/operator as mentioned in other reviews is silent to gruff depending on the night but again, not bad for a dive bar I suppose. There isn't a LOT of room in here so if it's a sell out crowd I imagine it is packed but the shows I've seen have been a bit light on attendance (even when it's a great touring band) with friendly fan crowds. read more

The End venue is home to all of Nashville's up and coming rock acts. Bruce, the owner, works hard to keep the schedule of shows jammed packed with touring acts on the weekends and local newbie bands during the week. The place is pretty small, but you can see the stage from anywhere in the bar or from the dance floor. They have a sound system that fits the size of the room, it may be even a little overpowered for the space. It is always loud, but it is a rock dive bar, so that is expected. The End suprisingly gets really good turnouts on the weekends, considering its major competition is right across the street. I think though it is a good thing that these two great rock clubs are right next to each other, because it lets people run back and forth between the two. If the opening act at the Exit/In is no good you can run across the street to see what's going on at The End. It is a fun bar with a good vibe especially if you are into punk rock at all. read more

The End is overshadowed by Exit/In across the street because it's nicer and bigger, but God bless the End. Most acts who play here are either local or independent and not blown up yet, but I've still seen Tilly and the Wall and of Montreal grace their presences here. You'll be surprised to see a bigger act play here, which is every now and then, and it's great because I've never seen a show be more than $12. It can get cramped here because it is a small venue, but there's an outside patio for when you need a fresh breath or air and a raised area with seats and tables. The bar is only so-so, though. read more

This place is a total hole-in-the-wall, which is exactly what you need sometimes. People saying the bartender/owner is rude must be putting out bad vibes because he was perfectly fine. Is he complimentary or jolly? Um no, this is a dive, but he gets you your beer and tells you your total. What more do you people want?? Only beer here, although a pretty good selection, so don't expect to order cocktails or shots. It's a small venue that's perfect for checking out smaller acts. A "sold out" crowd packs nicely in there without feeling like you're suffocating. The sound is good and the bathrooms are not horrendous, although they were unseasonable warm last weekend but whatever. A-OK in my book. read more

Well this place is definitely a hole in the wall/dive music venue. A venue where the artists playing may literally be sitting right next to you at the small bar or on a couch a couple of feet away (yes, this happened the other night at the royal thunder concert). I can't think of another venue I've been to where the artists mingle so naturally with the crowd and then completely rock out. This venue is definitely a heavy rock venue and you shouldn't have too high of expectations as it's a small place. The prices of drinks are a little high and the old guy behind the bar does the minimum but gets the job done as soon as you ask for what you need. It is dark and dirty in here as others have said before but a "rock/grunge/worn out" kind of dirty. The sound was actually not bad which I was surprised about. There's a vending machine for cigarettes (which of course I wouldnt recommend using) and earplugs in the back by the bar. This is a place to catch some small but talented acts in an intimate venue. This place is across from exit in and parking is typically limited in the lot but there are street parking opportunities available. So if you're a fan of smaller live music crowds, check this venue out as it may be the place for you. Just keep an open mind and as always make sure to rock out! read more

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I allowed my teen daughter to attend her first concert here. Her friend's parents were going to be close by, but I was still pretty nervous about it. I emailed ahead of time to confirm that my daughter didn't need a photo ID, since it was an "all ages" concert. The website wasn't exactly clear on that. I got a response from Bruce, who I assume is the owner, within just a few hours. It was a short curt response, but hey, he answered my question and quickly, so no problem. My daughter said the staff was nice. She said they made an announcement prior to the show that if anyone was making you uncomfortable or harassing you to let the staff know because "You don't need to put up with that." They also stopped the music a few times to announce that someone had lost something and got the crowd to help find it. It's your typical dive bar concert venue, with stickers and graffiti on the walls, so my daughter loved it. Now whether the announcements were all related to the staff or partially related to the act, I'm not sure, but this particular show was done right. When some of the "crowd surfing" began to get out of hand, they stopped it before someone got hurt. All in all, they did everything I would expect of a venue hosting underage patrons. I don't expect them to be baby sitters, but it should be fairly safe. Human trafficking and drink tampering are realities of our world and every parent's worst nightmare. She will remember her first concert for the rest of her life, and The End. helped make it a safe. I am grateful to the staff and the performers for giving my daughter such a wonderful and fun experience. read more

oh, the humble end. this place will always hold a special place in my heart. also, the sound here is run by brad. if you're thinking of doing an event here, please be advised that brad will absolutely terrorize you. and you will hate him, until you get to know him. then he's the man. the only other place i can think of that has sound that is comparable, or superior to the end is the rutledge on 4th avenue. i'm not a fan of rock music, and i've caught my fair share of deejays here. so many good memories. thanks bruce and brad! eric b read more

Extremely small little venue behind a pizza place. The manager/owner/whoever was there right before a show was extremely rude. Yelling at my friend for no apparent reason. Definitely not interested in coming back. read more

Maybe I've just always been too drunk or excited to dwell on the negative, but I've had some of the most fun nights I've ever had in Nashville here. You can catch acts here wayyyy before they have sucess or implode. Get it while it's gritty. Yes it's a dive, yes the sound is crap, but it's also priced appropriate and a pioneer of nashville rock. It's a venue, so you'll like it as much as you like whoever you came to see. In my case I've always loved every minute of it. read more

Has a super cool vibe. But it is so small and so dirty! There wasn't even soap in the bathroom.

Small little place to see music.Ok sound beer over priced

The End is a classic Nashville venue. One of the best in the country in my opinion. It's small and very rocknroll. If you want clean and nice then listen to some Kenny G. read more