Date Night In The Gulch: Top 5 Things To Do
At Watermark, we count ourselves lucky to call the Gulch in Nashville, Tennessee home. Having been featured in such publications as Condé Nast, Thrillist, The New York Times, and more, it’s safe to say that the Gulch is beginning to earn a reputation for itself. In fact, Google recently selected the Gulch as one of the first places in America where Google Fiber would be introduced! As Nashville natives, we’ve been operating out of the Gulch since 2005. In that time, we’ve loved seeing our community grow and change.
Date Night In The Gulch
With summer just around the corner, we wanted to provide Nashville’s lovebirds with an affordable fine dining experience in the Gulch. That’s why we’ve begun hosting weekly “date nights.” Every Tuesday we offer an exclusive prixe-fixe menu capped at $89.00 (for two!), featuring a wide array of elegant 3-course meals! If you’re planning a special night out with your significant other, we’d love to help make your experience unforgettable.
But you can’t stop with dinner. Every great date needs to have at least two stops! Here are a few other spots in the Gulch that your significant other is sure to love…
5 Must-Visit Places In The Gulch
(In no particular order)
Station Inn
Address: 402 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Hours: 7pm—12am || Monday—Sunday
Opened in 1974, Station Inn has long been a fixture in Nashville’s country/bluegrass music scene. Over the years Station Inn has hosted big names like Alison Krauss, Sam Bush, Jimmy Martin, and many more. Just a stone’s throw from Watermark, Station Inn now hosts the Doyle & Debbie Show every Tuesday night. These two perform a hilarious country-parody comedy routine. Catch dinner and a show!
Yazoo Brewery
Address: 910 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203
Hours: 4—8pm Wednesday—Thursday || 2—8pm Friday || 12—6pm Saturday
Yazoo Beer is a local favorite, and it’s brewed right here in the Gulch! In fact, Yazoo offers brewery tours and beer tastings most days of the week. Having a few drinks in the Yazoo taproom might be a great way to kick off your special night. However, not everyone is a beer-lover. If that includes you or your significant other, we’ve got you covered…
12th & Pine
Address: 315 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Hours: 10am—10pm Monday—Thursday || 10am—11pm Friday—Saturday
If you’re looking to top of your special night with a few glasses of wine, or perhaps a selection of spirits, this is the place for you! Having been recently featured by Wine Enthusiast and Thrillist, word of 12th & Pine’s amazing wine list and unique atmosphere is getting around quickly. Check it out while you can still find a seat!
Barista Parlor
Address: 610 Magazine St, Nashville, TN 37203
Hours: 7am—8pm Monday—Friday || 8am—8pm Saturday—Sunday
Nashville has a vibrant, exciting coffee scene, at the epicenter of which you will find Barista Parlor. Branching out from their original location in East Nashville, Barista Parlor recently opened up shop in a beautiful little space in the Gulch. In addition to a round-the-world trip in coffee from destinations as far-flung as Malawi and Indonesia, Barista Parlor also sells artisan chocolates and delicious pastries. If you need a caffeine bump before your big date, Barista Parlor has your back.
2 Old Hippies
Address: 401 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Hours: 10am—7pm Monday—Wednesday || 10am—8pm Thursday—Saturday || 11am—6pm Sunday
To an outsider, 2 Old Hippies might just look like a trendy clothing store. While it certainly sells its share of cool clothes, 2 Old Hippies also has an enthralling assortment of home decor, souvenirs, and guitars. No matter who you are, it makes for interesting browsing, but on date night, 2 Old Hippies can offer you something even better. This amazing store also doubles as a venue, hosting live music 5 nights per week. Take a look at their events schedule! This might be a great couple’s activity.