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Bastion

Josh Habiger is making some of the most creative food in the city with virtually none of the pomposity, and Bastion has become one of Nashville’s most essential restaurants. It’s set up to feel like a dinner party at someone’s house, complete with vintage stereo equipment and a great vinyl collection. Also, enjoy a drink in the restaurant’s adjacent bar, which features a more laid-back atmosphere.

Cafe Roze

The decor is clean, the cocktails killer, and the food fresh, vibrant and seasonal. To drink, try the Miller High Life with grapefruit ice cubes. To eat, they bring the umami with grilled halloumi cheese, a juicy burger and shaved celery salad in olive brine that’s nothing short of epic.

Flamingo Cocktail Club

A hip spot in Wedgewood-Houston, Flamingo has a terrific, creative drinks menu. It features both lounge-y seating areas and an open dance floor, so you and your sweetheart can opt to either nuzzle up in the corner or cut a rug to whatever the DJ is spinning that night.

Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Co.

Tennessee’s only bean-to-bar chocolatier, Olive and Sinclair offers a 35-minute tour that takes you through the process — with plenty of nibbles along the way.

Topgolf

The high-tech driving range is a chain with more than 50 locations on multiple continents. It’s not exactly locally sourced entertainment — but fun is fun. The best part? It doesn’t really matter if you don’t know how to golf. It’s almost more charming if you don’t.

Vinyl Tap

East Nashville’s delightful Vinyl Tap offers two things that go great together: vinyl (new and used!) and craft beer (local and regional!). Pop in to shop records, or to try a beer or cocktail — or do it all.*