The Gulch · 601 8th Ave S
Everything worth doing
is around the corner.
Our block, your weekend
We're tucked into Paseo South Gulch, one of the most walkable corners of Nashville. Step out of The 615 Hive and in a few minutes you can buy cowboy boots, get fitted for a custom hat, browse bachelorette-ready boutiques, try on vintage guitars, eat James Beard-winning barbecue, sip craft cocktails, and browse a Michelin-starred tasting menu, all on the same block.
Here's a handpicked list of what's near us and we encourage you to explore this amazing Downtown Nashville neighborhood.
Cowboy Boots
Next door
Nashville Boot Co.
603 8th Ave S
Locally owned and packed with Dan Post, Lucchese, Tony Lama, and Justin. Free front-door parking, and they are quite literally our next-door neighbor.
Visit →Meat-and-Three
1-min walk
Arnold's Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave S
A Nashville institution since 1982 and a James Beard American Classics winner. The steam-table lunch line moves fast, the cornbread is cooked to order, and it's only open for lunch, so go early.
Visit →Café & Restaurant
ACROSS THE STREET
Two Hands
606 8th Ave S, Store 400
An Australian café doing brunch, dinner, and a great snacky hour. Smashed avocado, smash burgers, and a solid cocktail list. Perfect before or after a workshop with your group.
Visit →Mexican & Mezcal
2-min walk
Maíz de la Vida
606 8th Ave S, Store 100
A gorgeous Oaxacan-inspired restaurant tucked down the promenade walkway serving heritage tortillas, mole, and a deep mezcal list. Lunch and dinner seven days a week, and they validate parking in the Prima garage.
Visit →Cocktail Bar & Speakeasy
4-min walk
The Patterson House
700 8th Ave S, 5th Floor
A Nashville cocktail institution since 2009, now perched atop the Voorhees Building. Bon Appétit- and James Beard-recognized craft cocktails, walk-in friendly, open seven days a week until 1am.
Visit →American Restaurant & Brunch
3-min walk
Craig's
611 9th Ave S
A polished American restaurant now open in The Gulch, with dinner nightly plus weekend brunch. A great sit-down option for your group before or after a workshop.
Visit →Street Tacos & Margs
3-min walk
Calle Taco
600 9th Ave S
Authentic Mexican street tacos, quesabirria, al pastor, and a full bar. Casual, quick, and a crowd-pleaser for a bachelorette group grabbing a bite between stops.
Visit →Burgers & Beer Garden
4-min walk
Cledis Burgers & Beer
719 8th Ave S
A fun, laid-back fast-casual spot serving smashed burgers, sandwiches, and wings alongside a revolving tap of 24 local and regional beers and ciders. Indoor seating, a bar, and an outdoor beer garden with fire pits, perfect for a casual bite with your crew.
Visit →Guitars & Music
2-min walk
Carter Vintage Guitars
606 8th Ave S, Suite 201
The world's number-one vintage guitar consignment dealer, upstairs above Two Hands. Over 2,000 instruments, private try-out rooms, and a Gibson-commissioned mural in the lobby. Even non-players love wandering it.
Visit →Tennessee BBQ
5-min walk
Peg Leg Porker
903 Gleaves St
Carey Bringle's dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork, cooked the real Nashville way. A James Beard House alum and a Gulch staple. Grab a tray and a banana pudding and you're set.
Visit →Michelin-Starred Tasting Menu
4-min walk
Catbird Seat
700 8th Ave S, 5th Floor
Nashville's Michelin-starred counter tasting menu, with chefs Andy Doubrava and Tiffani Ortiz turning out a 13-course, ever-evolving dinner. Reservations only, parties of 1 to 4, so book well ahead.
Visit →Jewelry & Lifestyle
3-min walk
Uncommon James
601 9th Ave S
Kristin Cavallari's jewelry and lifestyle boutique, just around the corner on 9th. Everyday essentials, statement pieces, and clean skincare. A natural stop for a bachelorette group browsing the Gulch.
Visit →Cowboy Boots
5-min walk
Lucchese
503 12th Ave S
The legendary Texas bootmaker's Nashville showroom, with over 140 years of handcrafted tradition. If you want the real heirloom-quality cowboy boot, this is the place to get fitted.
Visit →Custom Hats
5-min walk
Rustler Hat Co.
407 11th Ave S
Men's, women's, and kids' custom hats crafted your way. Walk in, book a session, or bring your crew for a private hat party, a perfect pairing with one of our workshops.
Visit →Women's Clothing
6-min walk
Kittenish
304 11th Ave S
Jessie James Decker's Nashville flagship boutique: flirty, feminine dresses and tops that are a bachelorette-group favorite for a quick wardrobe refresh while you're in the Gulch.
Visit →Boutique Apparel
6-min walk
E.Allen
312 11th Ave S
A Nashville staple for curated women's apparel and accessories. Thoughtfully edited racks of designers you'll actually want to wear. A great stop for locals and visitors alike.
Visit →Upscale Women's Boutique
5-min walk
PARISH
411 11th Ave S
An upscale women's boutique created by celebrity stylist Claudia Robertson Fowler, stylist to Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, and Trisha Yearwood. Head-to-toe styling in the Thompson Hotel.
Visit →Women's Clothing
6-min walk
Blush Boutique
606 12th Ave S
A friendly neighborhood boutique with on-trend dresses, denim, and accessories. A fun, easy stop for your group to browse and pick up a Nashville souvenir outfit.
Visit →Clothing & Lifestyle
5-min walk
Urban Outfitters
405 12th Ave S
The familiar two-story Urban Outfitters in the heart of The Gulch: clothing, home goods, vinyl, and novelty gifts. A reliable browse for the whole group.
Visit →California Lifestyle & Hoodies
5-min walk
Aviator Nation
401 12th Ave S
A 1970s-inspired California lifestyle brand with hand-made, perfectly distressed hoodies and sweatpants, the cozy souvenir you'll actually wear on the plane home.
Visit →Coming soon to the neighborhood
Farm-to-Table: Opening Soon
On our block
Naked Farmer
Paseo South Gulch
A farm-to-table restaurant joining the Paseo South Gulch lineup, bringing fresh, locally sourced plates to the neighborhood. We can't wait.
Learn more →Luxury Fitness: Opening Soon
ACROSS THE STREET
Equinox South Gulch
700 8th Ave S
Nashville's first Equinox, a high-performance luxury gym with unrivaled programming and recovery amenities, arriving right around the corner from us.
Learn more →Our micro-neighborhood
Paseo South Gulch.
We're tucked into Paseo South Gulch, Nashville's newest walkable micro-neighborhood in the heart of The Gulch, a genuinely walkable place to live, work, play, and stay.
Eat + Drink
Two Hands, Maíz de la Vida, Craig's, Calle Taco, Cledis, The Patterson House, The Catbird Seat
Shop
Nashville Boot Co., Lucchese, Rustler Hat Co., Kittenish, E.Allen, PARISH, Blush, Urban Outfitters, Aviator Nation, Uncommon James
Stay + Live
Prima apartments, the Pendry Nashville Hotel & Residences, and Class A creative office
Start here, then explore
Make a day of the Gulch.
Book a private workshop with your group, make your flower crowns and hats, snap the mural photo, then wander the block. It's a Nashville afternoon the whole party will remember.