*Please note that reservations for Valentine’s Day tend to fill up quickly! These all still had spaces available at time of publication, but don’t wait.

Traditional Valentine’s Day:

• 9-15 – Nicky’s Coal Fired: Special Valentine’s Menu (and heart shaped pizza) in the Nations
• 13-15 –Aloha Fish Company: 4 course dinner with sushi class in OneCity
• 13-14 – Grey’s Fine Cheeses: Raclette dinner in Sylvan Park
• 14 – The Muses Studio: Prix fixe dinner, karaoke, and more in L&L in Sylvan Park
• 14 – Troll House Cottage: Valentine’s Cottage Tea in Donelson
• 14 – Belle Meade Winery: Valentine’s Soiree and 4 course meal in Belle Meade
• 14 – Two Rivers Mansion: Gatsby Soiree in Donelson
• 14 – Pont Neuf: Love Songs for Lovebirds jazz and wine night in L&L in Sylvan Park
• 14 – Fat Bottom: 5-Course dinner and brew in the Nations
• 14 – Nelson’s Greenbrier: Specialty dinner in Marathon Village
• 14 – Bringles: Meat & Bourbon couples sampler in the Nations
• 14 – The Yellow Table: Parisian Dinner Party in East
• 14 – New Heights Brewery: Pizza and pitcher deal in WeHo

Unique Things to Do for Couples

• 13 – Nashville Ballet: Pas de Deux class for couples in Sylvan Park
• 13-14 – Tio Fun: Draw your partner night in North Nash
• 13-14 – The Creativity Bar: Hands-on Massage & Custom Oil Blending for Two in Donelson
• 13-15 – Up Down: Heart shaped pizza, drinks, and tokens in the East
• 13-15 – Jasper’s: Heart shaped pizza & sundae in Midtown
• 14 – Handmade Studio: Valentine’s Pottery Workshop: Heart Bowls and Brunchs in Germantown
• 14 – Williamson Family Farm: Valentine’s Day cocktail class in Franklin
• 14 – Standard Proof: Valentine’s Cocktail Class Downtown
• 14 – Music City Brew Hop: Valentine’s Day Couples Tour in East
• 14 – Shelby Park Community Center: Sweet Heart Big Band Dance in East
• 14 – Arthur Murray: Dance Lesson in Green Hills
• 15 – Gramp’s Garage Bar: Paint Your Partner with Paint Your Noodz in East

For Singles:

• 12 – Tiger Bar: Singles Party in East
• 13 – Paradeisos Coffee Co.: Matchmaking for a Friend in West End
• 13 – Jigsaw Dating: Find Your Valentine (ages 25-40)
• 14 – Nelson’s Greenbrier: Pitch Ur Single Friends and market in Marathon Village
• 14 – Thursday Dating – several options for different ages
• 14 – Jigsaw Dating: Find Your Valentine (ages 40-55)
• 14 – Pinewood Social: Singles Valentine’s Social Downtown
• 14 – King’s Whiskey Room: Shoot Your Shot social in Cool Springs
• 14 – Middle Grounds Coffee: Valentine market and singles mingle in East

Galentines:

• 11 – The Graduate Hotel: Galentine’s Mahjong Party in Midtown
• 11 – FancyPants: Galentine Dinner in East
• 12 – The Golden Slipper: Galentine’s Day After Hours Party in Germantown
• 12 – Handmade Studio: Galentine’s Pottery Workshop in Germantown
• 12-13 – Belle Meade Winery: Galentine’s Evening by Candlelight with Girls’ Dinner, Crafts and More in Belle Meade
• 13 – Lou/Na – Galentine’s comedy party Downtown
• 13 – Ladybird: Galentine’s Day Celebration with Nashville Craft Club
• 13 – Cross-eyed Critters: Galentines Karaoke in Midtown
• 13 – Tiger Bar: Galentine’s Day in East
• 13 – Fiber, Feather, and Fur Farm: Galentine’s with Alpacas in Franklin
• ​13 – Pearl Diver​: Galentine’s Sex and the City Marathon, Cocktails and More in East
• 13 – Cherries: Galentine’s Party in East
• 15 – Primitive Coffee: Clothing and Coffee Galentines Swap in South Nash
• 21 – Pool Club at Virgin Hotel: Gals that Brunch in Midtown

General Seasonal Things (anyone can join!):

• Jan 26-Feb 22 – The Treehouse: Love is In the Air pop-up in East
• 1-14 – Matryoshka Coffee: Conversation Hearts Coffee Crawl with 56 Participating Shops Across Nashville
• 1-14 – Buddy’s Backroom: Cupid’s Hideaway pop-up Fridays and Saturdays in Jelly Roll’s bar downtown
• 4-15 – Grandpa Bar: Loveshack pop-up in North Nash
• 6- 14 – JW Marriot: Pop-up Dessert Experience (select dates)
• 9-14 – The Ryman: 2-for-1 Tickets to select shows Downtown
• 12 – Sevier Park Community Center: Toddler’s Valentine Party in 12 South
• 12 – Americano Lounge: Really Bad Love Poems reading in WeHo
• 12 – Urban Dog Bar: Paint Your Pet Valentine’s Day Edition in the Nations
• 12 – Hoppin: Rom Com Trivia in the Gulch
• 12-15 – Third Coast Comedy Club: Lots of fun, themed shows in Marathon Village
• 13 – Brooklyn Bowl: My So Called Band 90’s Valentine’s in Germantown
• 13 – Eastside Bowl: Silent Disco in Madison
• 13-14 – ​Buff City Soap​: Valentine Book Store Popup in Hermitage (Fri & Sat)
• 13-15 – Nashville Nightmare: Love Bites in Madison
• 14 – Fait La Force: Valentines Day Floral Plaque Crafting with Hoamsy in WeHo 
• 14 – Fait La Force: Vintage Cake Decorating in WeHo
• 14 – Movement Lounge: Bunny Yoga Class in Donelson
• 14 – Fat Bottom Brewing: Pints and Pups with Adoptable Pups from Nashville Humane in the Nations
• 14 – Jade & Clover: Shadowed Pages mobile book pop-up in the Gulch
• 14 – Nashville Wellnesss Club: Wellness Valentine’s Day Social in the Gulch
• 14 – Taylor St. Art and Books: Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt in Marathon Village
• 14 – Belle Meade Historic Site: Family Valentine’s Party in Belle Meade
• 14 – L and L Market: Valentine’s Day Market in Sylvan Park
• 14 – Arcade Arts: Collage Valentines Downtown
• 14 – ​Noble Park​: Free Valentine’s Day Treat with Killebrew Coffee in the Gulch
• 14 – Skinny Dennis: Valentine’s Day Big Band dance in East
• 14 – Inglewood Lounge: Slow jamz and old school DJ in East
• 15 – Greys Cheese: Cheese and Chocolate Pairing in Sylvan Park
• 15 – Bridgestone Arena: Valentine’s R&B Mixtape with Trey Songz, Ashanti, and Friends Downtown
• 15 – Tempo: Crafting for a Cause with TN Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition in South Nash

XO,
SB

P.S. If you’re looking for other things to do each week (that have nothing to do with the holiday) be sure to check out my pinned post on upcoming activities which I update each Monday!

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Nashville – Coffee Shop and Cocktail Bar Review: Cafe Babu

Nashville has no shortage of coffee shops OR cocktail bars. But, this cozy coffee and cocktail combo is all the rage in Nashville right now, and for good reason!

Designed in a Mediterranean style with rustic walls, Cafe Babu is anything but rustic. From the moment you walk in, the space is welcoming and warm, intentionally designed for conversation and community.

By day, they serve coffee and pastries. At night, you can find wine and cocktails with a small food menu (do NOT skip the whipped feta!).

The space is small, so during peak times, you may have a wait. Early in the week, you may find some people working; however, the vibe is much more conducive to a chill meet up with friends or a cozy date. And as the whether gets warmer, I know that patio is going to be the place to be.

Parking is street parking and fairly ample within a block or so walking distance.

Be sure to follow Cafe Babu on Instagram for their special events and other announcements. They’re always doing something fun (at time of publication, they have a daytime house party coming up!)

XO,
SB

P.S. For more coffee shop options, check out my list for some of the coziest coffee spots in Nashville!

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Nashville – Bar Review: Sauced

This cozy wine bar from Brooklyn has found its home in Nashville in a quaint restored house in Germantown.

Sauced prides itself on sourcing the best wines from around the world, and there is no menu. They will help you select your favorite wine based on your preferences (and you can taste before you commit!)

Nashville doesn’t have many true wine bars, so Sauced is quite popular and can be very crowded. So, plan to have some patience and perhaps stand. And, without a menu, you may not know the cost of your pour until closing out (fine wine is not necessarily budget friendly).

But with those things in mind, Sauced is definitely worth visiting for a cozy night with friends or your special person, and it fills a hole in the Nashville bar landscape.

XO,
SB

P.S. For a classy dinner option, be sure to check out Sperry’s – a Nashville classic steakhouse!

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Nashville – Bar Review: Tiger Bar

This 1930’s circus-themed bar is an Instagram favorite for all its unique drinks and photograph-able touches. But, while some novelty bars tricky you into thinking they’re good with all the bells and whistles, Tiger Bar actually is, very good.

From the moment you walk in, you’re treated to a visual spectacle, from the bartenders in red jackets to the Zoltar fortune teller to the cozy nooks and booths. The seating is best for couples or small parties, but they do have some large booths that can accommodate bigger groups (and look super fun, honestly).

The menu is vast and contains all kinds of vintage cocktails, as well as some that are just plain fun (the cotton candy negroni is always a crowd pleaser). Or, you can spin the wheel if you dare, and let fortune decide your beverage fate.

Tiger Bar also offers some small bites to snack on (I recommend the truffle parm popcorn. Seriously). And, if you’re there late, you can expect a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

And…they offer 2 hours complimentary parking. Be sure to check in with the host stand before paying to ensure you’re in the right spot.

No reservations, but for a group, I recommend checking in with them first.

Worth the hype, definitely add Tiger Bar to your list next time you’re in East Nashville. It’s fun, the drinks and snacks are good, and you’ll have the photos and memories to prove it.

Have you been to Tiger Bar? What did you order?

XO,
SB

P.S. If you want to make the night EXTRA special, add on dinner before at Noko, one of my favorite restaurants in town!

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While most any bartender would be glad to throw a little cranberry juice into club soda, the following bars and restaurants are very friendly to non-drinkers, offering at least three mocktail/zero proof cocktail options so everyone can still have a fun, delicious (and Instagramable!) drink.

12 South

Buttermilk Ranch

Of course the very trendy BMR has plenty of juices, coffees, and ice cream shakes/floats to choose from. But, they also offer several craft mocktails – in addition to their impressive alcoholic beverages menu. Just be sure to go at an off-time or get on the wait list early! It’s popular for a reason.

Downtown/SoBro

City Winery

City Winery is obviously known for, well, wine. But, they also offer an impressive cocktail list, which includes quite a few inventive zero proof cocktails.

Mimo

Mimo is the flagship restaurant in the Four Seasons. Their cocktail list is extensive, creative, and inclusive – it includes 3 mocktails (and a non-alcoholic beer thrown in!).

Oak Steakhouse

The swanky steakhouse downtown offers five mocktail selections – some with zero proof liquor, some just with fun, tasty ingredients.

Pushing Daisies

This underground margarita bar is a vibe. It simultaneously gives speakeasy and Vegas club – a rare combo. But have no fear if you’re not a tequila drinker or a drinker of anything for that matter. They have three different craft cocktails that will both taste delicious and save you quite a bit of money over the stronger stuff.

Yolan

Located in the Joseph hotel, Yolan is a fine dining experience with a seasonal menu that includes several mocktail options. Be sure to follow their socials for special events, including tastings and pasta making courses.

East Nash

The Fox Bar and Cocktail Club

The Fox is a dramatic step back in time, and its menu is designed to fit the ambience. But, among all the Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, you’ll also find an impressive trio of craft non-alcoholic cocktails so good the liquor will not be missed.

KillJoy

Not a bar, but any mocktail list would be remiss without an inclusion of Killjoy, Nashville’s only N/A bottle shop! You can find non-alcoholic beer, wine, “liquors”, mixers, and even some small gifts!

Noko

Everything Noko does is excellent. That’s all that really needs to be said.

Sid Gold’s Request Room

Sid Gold’s hosts arguably the most creative, fun events in town, and thanks to an inventive non-alcoholic cocktail list, everyone can join in the fun!

Edgehill

Old Glory

One of New Nashville’s originally speakeasies, Old Glory was early on the craft cocktail train. While they only offer two zero-proof cocktails, they also carry kombucha and Liquid Death water, so you can look like you’re drinking a beer, anyway.

A little extra: If you’ve not been to Old Glory, here’s a tip – the entrance is in the alley off of Edgehill and behind Sadies, Bella Napoli, etc. There is no sign, but there is a gold triangle that marks the door.

Sadie’s

Another favorite of mine, Sadie’s has got to be one of the prettiest restaurants in Nashville – and their margarita is one of the best. While they only offer two zero-proof drinks, Sadie’s also features two low-proof options. So, if you want to indulge very moderately, you’re in luck!

Germantown

Le Loup

When the menu is basically just oysters and cocktails, you know the drinks are going to be good. But, Le Loup doesn’t leave the designated drivers out of the fun! Their menu includes four zero proof cocktails, and in true craft cocktail fashion, I don’t even know what half of the ingredients are!

Green Hills

The GreenHouse Bar

The GreenHouse is one of the most original bars I’ve ever been to. Despite being in the middle of the Green Hills hustle and bustle, when you step inside the GreenHouse (literally in a green house), you’re transported to an oasis full of plants and cozy nooks for seating. They offer four different mocktails, so there’s something for everyone’s taste.

The Gulch

Proof

Located at the top of the W hotel, Proof offers great views, a great Happy Hour, and mocktail options (which are included in the HH specials!)

Sylvan Park

Lola

Lola is the stuff of Spanish tapas dreams. Warm, intimate, and featuring a rotating drink menu that includes both cocktails and mocktails, everyone can enjoy a unique, seasonal drink.

West End

Avo

Avo is not only one of the healthiest restaurants in Nashville, it’s also one of the most inventive. Their drink menu has lots of alcoholic choices, of course, but several mocktail selections, as well as kombucha, sparkling tonic, CBD drinks, and several other NA options.

Multiple Locations

Common Ground

Common Ground has locations in Sylvan Park and Berry Hill, featuring a great happy hour, the most delicious boursin toast you can imagine, and several craft mocktails and a N/A beer that rivals any of their harder stuff (which is also delicious).

Southern Grist

I love a good brewery, and I love a good brewery that caters to all types of customers. Southern Grist does just that with their non-alcoholic beer options! As with their regular beer options, varieties may vary, so be sure to check their website or socials for the latest at both their East Nash and the Nations taprooms.

The Burbs

Darfons

Darfons just keeps making every list, y’all! This Donelson mainstay has a great happy hour, is diet-friendly, and features three different delicious craft mocktails on their extensive cocktail list. Hip Donelson is where it’s at!

Pinky Ring Pizza

Just up Gallatin into Madison is a new pizza joint that has SO much to love. But, most exciting of all, it was designed with sobriety in mind. Currently, they offer about 10 non-alcoholic beers, with N/A wines and mocktails soon to follow! Nashville Scene did a great write-up of the new spot – it’s definitely worth a read (and a visit!)

Did I miss any? Where is your favorite spot for a mocktail – or do you have a special recipe yourself? Leave us a tip below, or shoot me an email!

XO,
SB

If you’re abstaining from alcohol for health reasons, you may want to also check out this guide to healthy restaurants in Nashville!

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