Wine bars in Nashville. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.

Where to drink wine

Bad Idea ★ 4.8

Wine bar$$$east-nashvilleMon-Sun 17:00-24:00

Brian Lea's converted East Nashville church running 150 artisan wine selections and seasonal plates. 2025 Michelin American South Sommelier of the Year award.

Signature pour: Whatever the sommelier is geeking out on

Wine focus: 150 artisan selections, natural and classic

Food: Seasonal small plates and a tasting menu

Tip: Bar walk-ins available; named to the New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in 2024.

1021 Russell St #101, Nashville, TN 37206

The Authentique ★ 4.4

Wine bar$$$east-nashvilleTue-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-24:00

French wine bar and creperie on Gallatin Avenue in East Nashville with 49 wines by the glass, savory crepes, and a tucked-in Parisian-decor room.

Signature pour: 49 wines by the glass, rotating French selections

Wine focus: French by the glass, organic and biodynamic selections

Food: Savory crepes, cheese and charcuterie boards

Tip: Book the Tuesday night Au Naturel guided tasting for a clear walk-through of natural vs organic vs biodynamic; weekend jazz sets pack the room after 21:00.

925 Gallatin Ave, Suite 103, Nashville, TN 37206

Henrietta Red ★ 4.6

Wine bar$$$germantownTue-Sun, see site

Julia Sullivan's Germantown seafood room in Nashville pours one of the city's deepest by-the-glass wine programmes, with strong growers' Champagne and raw.

Signature pour: Growers' Champagne by the glass

Wine focus: Growers' wines and Champagne

Food: Raw bar and wood-grilled fish

Tip: Bar seats walk in; happy hour 17:00-18:00 runs $1 oysters and discounted.

1200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 Book →

Le Loup ★ 4.2

Wine bar$$$germantownDaily 16:00-22:00

Le Loup is the downstairs cocktail and wine lounge beneath The Optimist in Germantown, Nashville, with a French-leaning list and the same kitchen's raw bar.

Signature pour: Burgundy by the glass

Wine focus: French and biodynamic

Food: Raw bar and bistro snacks

Tip: Walk-ins only; same raw bar as The Optimist upstairs at a lower price point and quieter buzz.

1400 Adams Street Nashville, Tennessee 37208

Rosemary and Beauty Queen ★ 4.0

Wine bar$$$east-nashvilleWed-Sun 17:00-23:00

Rosemary and Beauty Queen on Forrest Avenue in East Nashville pours natural and orange wines alongside Mediterranean small plates from a tight kitchen.

Signature pour: Natural orange wines

Wine focus: Natural and orange wines

Food: Snacks and Mediterranean small plates

Tip: Bookings on Resy; the back patio is the best seat. Snacks-only menu Sunday after 21:00.

1102 Forrest Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
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