Whiskey Kitchen

First I have to give props to my amazing server, Amy! She was one of the best and most attentive servers I've had. The food did not disappoint. Had the rock shrimp and then the smokey bbq wings. That shrimp was amazing, def get that! I had a few old fashioneds and they were super good. I was a little shocked that they did not have one on the menu. This place should totally have a smoked old fashioned on the menu. I also want to mention that I really liked the music they were playing. It was current too 40 and just fit perfectly.

Food is a good tasty southern mix, coffee is a solid roast that makes any morning brunch good. Cocktail menu easily makes this a 4-5 star venue. Staff were patient with questions and very knowledgeable, and very attentive. Why two stars? The bar staff were slow to serve and almost unfocused. Visibly slow to serve the service bar, with no patrons sitting at the bar. Would recommend for food though!

Ordered the margherita pizza and got RAW pizza dough. People, PLEASE check the pizza when you order it and before you eat it. I didnt notice I had eaten almost an entire pizza with raw pizza dough until the last couple of pieces. This is absolutely unacceptable for a restaurant. If I get sick they will be reported and I have photos down below to prove. I will not be eating here ever again and will advise everyone I know to avoid this place.

We had high expectations, but ran into a few snags. The manager Jess heard our feedback and was very receptive and thanked us for letting her know how our experience really was. We would visit again, just because management was very professional and the whiskey varieties were aplenty. We took a pizza to go and look forward to trying it out.

We were not planning to stop here but did by chance. It is such a great place... loved the bar and looked like they had a great outdoor patio with a fireplace. Guess they just launched a new menu yesterday...so not sure what they had before but we ordered the fish and chips and the whiskey hot honey chicken. The chicken came with Mac and cheese. The food was incredible!!!! Seriously amazing! Service was great!

Let me start by saying the hostess gave me the 411 upfront during a pandemic! Thanks hostess. Then, we had the option of sitting in a heated patio area or inside in a comfortable booth (social distancing enforced). Ethan was superb! He made sure everything was beyond our expectations. Management ensured we were well pleased. Pictured: fish, Buffalo pizza, and hot chicken. Follow me on Instagram: @bushNmajor for more great reviews!

When in Nashville, if you are going to search out great food, make sure "Whiskey" is part of the name. This hidden gem is located on 12th Street in the Gulch. The food was outstanding. It was busy for a weeknight and had to wait about half hour to 45 minutes, so we decided just to eat at the bar. The bartender was very prompt and efficient, and overall pleasent. Would visit this restaurant again if I'm in Nashville.

Place is decent, had a good vibe and good service. The reason it cant get 4 or 5 stars is that for a place with Whiskey in its name, it didn’t have may selections. My friend order Blanton’s and they didn’t have it, he order a less prestigious whiskey (don’t recall the name), and they didn’t have that either. He had to settle for a third choice. We order the calamari and fried cheese as an appetizer and the cup they put it in was not very big and they weren’t all that great. My food was good, i ordered the seared ahi tuna and my drinks were also pretty well made. I got the Souther 75 and . Not a bad place to go after work, but also not the best.

This is a fantastic bar! Live music and half price whiskey (on Wednesdays). Great experience and incredible drinks!

After dinner on my most recent visit to Nashville, stopped in to give my liver a little treat. So glad I did. Had a few pours I hadn't had, nor even heard about. Guess I need to go out drinking more often ... See pics of the pours I had. Also, of the dessert I had. Enjoyed 'em all. Down to the last drop. So, I'll just say service was excellent. Both tenders were happy to help find me pours I hadn't had. Found two and would have had more however, they were closing up and one of my friends hit his limit. They were friendly and the pours were generous - again, see pics. And they were happy to answer my friends' questions while I sat back and enjoyed my pours and dessert. I can't speak on parking as we were being responsible and utilizing a rideshare. I also didn't look for a lot or what the signs read for the few cars I did notice parked on the street. I liked that the place had more a lounge feel. Relaxed, quiet and chill. It's a place I'd definitely make a return visit to.

I don't get the love for this place. There was basically no AC when we went on a 95 degree evening. It was uncomfortable inside, but they did keep the water coming. They do have a lot of spirits and a good size wine list. Bartender was personable. The cocktails were terribly meh. Mint Julep was good. Old Fashioned was literally undrinkable. It was the worst I've ever had. I never waste a drink, but I left this one full. Cocktail menu wasn't very exciting. Mezcal dragonfruit drink was ok but weak. Gin cocktail was pretty good. We didn't eat so can't speak to the food. If you happen to be in the area and need to kill time, you can stop in for a drink, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

Great selection of bourbons and other spirits! I had tried many different bourbons, before my visit. Alexa gave me a great education on Kentucky bourbons. After knowing what I had tried, before, and knowing what I like, she guided me to some wonderful bourbons. This will be my "place," when I return to Louisville!

This is a really nice whiskey bar right below a restaurant called The 404 Kitchen. They had a really incredible cocktail menu along with a very long and exciting whiskey list. My wife and I had a blast trying a variety of their signature drinks and there wasn't a single one that we didn't like. My wife loved the Who Are You because it had a very relaxing, baking spice flavor courtesy of the chai that was in it. I really enjoyed the Golden Afternoon for its up front smokey flavor, contrasted with a nice sweetness to balance it out and help it go down smooth. The only issue we had here was with the service. I don't know if the main bartender was burnt out or something, but he was really unfriendly and kept forgetting about us. Luckily, there were two other people working with him on and off most of the night that helped take care of us and they were incredibly friendly and helpful. The main bartender was really weird too, he made this huge fuss about seeing our IDs after we ordered, which is never an issue, we're at a bar, we got them out, and he never came and checked them. It was really weird, because he was like he was a 6/10 level of hostility at our first interaction, simply over asking for our IDs, which we had literally no issue with showing them and while we got them out, he just left and didn't come back. He left me standing at the bar waiting for our drinks for about 20 minutes and only brought one of the drinks, dropped it off and immediately walked away. Luckily, one of the other bartenders noticed me just standing there and got me my drink. At first, I thought his service was bad because it was busy in the beginning, but as the evening went on, the crowd thinned out and he was still really slow and inhospitable. It really killed the vibe of what would otherwise be a 5/5 bar. Overall, the drinks are awesome, but the service is hit or miss depending on who you get.

Stopped in here on a recent Friday night during me and Wifey's Nashville adventure. In the Gulch. Small place next to 404 Kitchen. HUGE whiskey selection. Food available from the 404. Wifey and I got the brussels sprouts (excellent), arugula salad (very good), green salad (excellent). Also sampled the 404 Old Fashioned and the Canceled Plans. The OF was different and was ok. Not my exact cup of tea, but decent. Wifey's drink (Canceled Plans) was good. Service was good, though a little slow. Closes up at 10:00pm, during covid anyway. Cool, little place.

This bar is on the first floor and inside 404 Kitchen. If you see that sign on a door you're there, and the Gertie's Bar sign is a small plaque on the wall. This is a chill low-key bar and that's just the way I like it. My first drink was the miracle man ($12) which was complex and interesting. When I was sipping on it I told the bartender Cameron that I did not expect that kind of flavor given the ingredients for the drink. He then told me that there's actually an ingredient not on the menu that is in the drink which was pimento bitters. I figured there was something different from it and Cameron commended me for finding it. He was impressed that I knew that there was something in the drink that wasn't listed as an ingredient on the menu. He commended my palate... or was it my drinking problem? My second drink was the land ho! ($12) which I asked Cameron to pull back the ginger a bit. He did that and it basically tasted like a fizzy orange juice and he agreed. I had some pretty good conversations with Cameron and he was really cool and nice. During the miracle man conversation I even asked him if I could try the pimento bitters just to see what it tastes like and how it would completely change the taste of the drink. I had a grand ole time here!

This place was super cute and the drinks were creative and delish. The restaurant upstairs is great and they serve food from the restaurant at this bar.

The 404 burger was great! Like a smash burger but better! I had a Knob Creek Ol' Fashioned was delicious too! Nice work all! RP

Best mixologist in Nashville. Brandon, Hannah and Tristen are the best. We're hear every Wednesday and without fail they are the most experienced, friendly and personal there are in the business. Brandon knows his whisky history which is a rarity.

Gerties bar sits below the 404 Kitchen and serves their entire menu. We were there for a "burger madness" challenge a few friends created (it was supposed to be like March madness, but you can't eliminate the number of burger places in a single month unless you want your doctor to freak about you cholesterol, so this one is still going in October). I really like the atmosphere. Not too dim and not too bright. Rather large bar with ample seating around the edges and a few tables for crowds that prefer that option. The service was also good, but the place might do better with more than 2 bartenders (I say "might" as one of the bartenders was new and still learning their ropes). Cocktails? Interesting. I started with the old fashioned, which is a very unique take on the drink, using both brown butter and pecan syrup. The base is knob creek bonded bourbon, which works nicely in the cocktail. I also tried the Manhattan, which uses Sazerac rye and comes in a choice of mild, medium or Nashville hot. I love spicy, but went with the middle, which I was glad (a hot Manhattan is a nice idea, but would have lost something in translation at the full heat). If I had paid attention, I would have likely gone with the Demon Brewin, as it has an absinthe rinse. NOTE: The beer selection is rather meh and would not easily pair with the dinner choices. The whiskey selection is far more extensive. Food? High quality ingredients, but between the salt, the smoke, and the truffle the burger was WAY over the top. So rich I felt like a millionaire, but a richness that had me getting a take home and feeling more like a pauper. I saved the second half, but the experience was still very similar. In short, they overthought the burger and ended up going too far. From talking to people who had eaten their last night and were just in for dessert, the steak and rabbit leg were both much better. My review is more for the bar than the food. On the food side, despite being upscale, if the burger is representative, I would rank it average, giving some benefit of the doubt other items are better (my burger was a 2). On the bar side, it is a bit pricier than some options, even the gulch, but the cocktails are unique and the bar staff was fun to interact with. Add on a nice vibe, and definitely something in the 4 star range.

OMG We came for whiskey and small bites, but bartender Ryan recommended the pork chop, twice baked potatoes and the lodge for dessert. These Texans are all about good food so how could we say no? DELICIOUS! All of it. Great time, good conversation and excellent service! Must come and eat your way thru the menu.

I had the best evening at Gertie's Bar! We visited on Sunday night and both the cocktails and our dinner were fantastic. Easily the best Old Fashioned I have ever had. And given the opportunity to make me something new, Zack served me a Hi-de-Ho. Absolutely perfect! The dishes we tried were all great, but my favorites were the scallop toast, the butterbeans, and the cornbread. The scallop toast was so creative and delicious. And even though I would never want my grandma to know, the butterbeans were the best I've ever had. Do not miss Gertie's if you are in Nashville!

Gertie's was by far our favorite stop in Nashville for good drinks and better vibes. Ryan was our bartender, he's the best in town. 10 out of 10!

Really enjoyed. Great atmosphere great drinks. Pricey but it's in the gulch so that's to be expected. Great snacks and great desserts.

Gertie's Whiskey Bar is a little hard to find. It is below the 404 Kitchen. There was four of us in our party. We had two rounds of drinks. Every single drink didn't disappoint.

If you haven't been to Gertie's and you love whiskey... you need to stop everything and go. The selection is literally something to behold. Every time I find a new favorite. Garage parking is easy. Bartenders are insanely welcoming and full of great recommendations... And chatting with folks at the bar about what they love helps me find new loves! What's your favorite???

Gertie's Insta game is fantastic. Seeing picture after picture of beautifully red libations put this bar on my radar. It didn't hurt that it's a hotel (affiliated) bar and that's a trend I wholeheartedly support. Being a trend, though, it's important for these bars to have a specific point of view... and I think Gertie's does. The thing is what it projects and who comes might be a bit disconnected. Like I mentioned, the colorful quality of Gertie's is what drew me in and in sampling their wares, I wanted to skew towards that brightness. Currently, the bar features a Dr. Seuss-inspired menu (maybe that's where the color comes from). With arrows pointing the way to your spirit of choice, the Kentuckian in me demanded a start with bourbon. The 50 year-old* in me demanded I start with the Sally O'Malley. This bright mix of bourbon, yellow chartreuse, amaro nonino, peach syrup, and mint got me in the mood to kick, stretch and show off some sort of 'toe. It's not a ton of booze (especially for the price) but it's strong and the presentation is nice. Plus, the bourbon and digestif ingredients really helped my stomach ease back in to drinking. Buoyed by the first drink, I thought about having another. My initial bartender wandered off so I interacted with another bartender (more on that in a bit). Despite wanting to go all in on the Yertle The Turtle (more bourbon, deep red color, copper mug), I was pushed into getting the Cat In The Hat (visually appealing but the combo of gin and thyme syrup led to a round, soapy pine tree taste in my mouth; not pleasant). After 3 small sips, I was done. Thankfully, they took the drink off the bill. That matters because Gertie's is pricey. At $14 a pop, think carefully about what you're ordering. Point of order: Nashville, please remember that you are not Chicago/Seattle. Your pricing is getting stupid. That said, happy hour. Gertie's has a strong happy hour. $6 drinks from 4-6 with extended hours and lower pricing on Wednesdays. Those are the times/days to come in, folks. I was surprised with the crowd. Granted, it was Monday but it wasn't overwhelmed with hipsters (maybe the price point keeps them away). Instead, the crowd was a bit older and there to take advantage of the whiskey bar (which is a thing of beauty). The bar, itself, is cool-looking and accessible. I found the seats a wee bit too low but that's a minor point. The bartenders were where Gertie's can improve some. In my experience, the barstaff ranged from unavailable to disinterested to strangely aggressive. One bartender in particular surprised me by disparaging the menu and its offerings. I get it: you're way too cool for Dr. Seuss and the 'pretty pictures' have nothing to do with how something tastes. I get it. But demeaning the very place that's employing you in front of customers is not a good look. Also not a good look: dismissing a customer's drink choice. Granted, I'm a big boy and should have used my words but I was taken aback by the strong opinion of The Cat In The Hat over the Yertle. As it was, the CITH was not to my liking at all. I know my tastes. I trust my palate. I shouldn't have allowed myself to be talked into something I didn't want. Both my buddy and I were struck by the barstaff and wondered if our interactions were de rigueur or a one off. For the sake of the bar, I hope it's the latter. There's a lot of potential here. *In spirit.

I wasn't feeling the vibe here. Saturday evening lots of open seating and service was meh. That was a sign. Wasn't feeling the music vibe to keep hanging around. The longer I stared at the menu. My attention was then to decided if I should go up stairs or across the street where it was more lives. I mean this place has some cool hipster art letters decor. Menu didn't catch my attention or I just wasn't a bourbon, gin drinker. I hung around with friends but didn't opt to order anything since I was still uncertain. This place has some potential. It just wasn't my type of crowds, music or I just wasn't vibeing here.

Just delicious! A U shaped bar with top shelf options and one of the best old fashioned I've ever had. So many bars praise themselves for making OF extra bitter but they don't have to be. This one is smooth and just perfect, as well as all the other crafted drinks they offer. I also got to eat 404 kitchen at the bar (see my food 404 review)

Gertie's has become one of my favorite bars in all of Nashville. They have the longest whiskey list of any bar in Nashville. It's connected to the 404 kitchen, which has some pretty amazing food as well. Parking is not always easy, like most places in the Gulch. But I would highly recommend trying their house Manhattan. They make all of their own juices and mixers. Oh, and they have a pretty amazing happy hour.

I went to Gertie's back in December for the first time. I was with a large group of women and the bartenders, Brent and Jordan, were awesome. It was Jordan's first night but you couldn't tell. The service was superb. The menu is a bit pricey and limited but the burger I ordered was delicious! The drinks were also amazing...which was mainly why I was there anyway...happy hour! If you want a more extensive menu...Gertie's is attached to the 404 Kitchen. I would return to Gertie's for the drinks and service.

Something I didn't know about Gertie's? It's within 404 Kitchen! There's a small plaque next to the door to 404 Kitchen to let you know you're in the right place. I'll be honest - I don't go to the Gulch. Almost ever. It's sort of my nightmare (parking, $$$, tourists, traffic, scooters). But yesterday I accidentally ended up at Gertie's Bar for happy hour. And Gulch hatred aside, it was a great happy hour! Monday through Thursday, 4-6: 1/2 price beer, 1/2 price wine by the glass, and 1/2 price signature cocktails (old fashioned, vesper, margarita, and negroni). It wasn't crowded (it's pretty hard to get to the Gulch, park, and enjoy happy hour when it ends at 6), and the service was excellent (some places are strict about ordering a happy hour drink at 6:02 after happy hour is technically over, but Gertie's is NOT that bar). Our bartender was great - friendly, helpful, fast. I can't say I'll be back anytime soon (just because I do actively avoid the Gulch), but I can say that when I'm next in the Gulch, I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Gertie's Bar!

Great spot, excellent ambiance, delicious food, outstanding cocktails, and solid whiskey selection.

Read a lot of good reviews on Yelp re: 404 Kitchen and Gertie's Bar which is located below the restaurant. Visited on a Sat afternoon while exploring the Gulch area. Unfortunately, the kitchen was not open so I can't comment on the food options. My buddy and I grabbed one round of cocktails. We both chose a bourbon from their impressive wall of spirits (see photo). So many options are available that it can be difficult to choose. Prices weren't cheap, but seemed reasonable (around $12 for the bourbons that we had). The space is beautifully done, and we grabbed a spot at the spacious bar. Service was prompt and the bartender was pleasant. Would love to revisit to try some food and maybe a couple cocktails. Good experience!

Came in as a recommendation. Waitress must have been having a bad day. Came in when they first opened up for the day. Waitress came across as being bothered when we placed our order of two old fashions ($14 each). Disappointing for sure.. Not sure we would be back because of the customer service.

First time coming here, Cameron helped us with our drinks. He was great to talk to and gave us stories with each drink we ordered. Relaxing place for a drink and conversation.

The cocktails aren't cheap, but they do the trick. Bonus points for large ice cubes in the whiskey drinks and a great smell which punches you in the face when you walk in. Some would hate the smell, which is understandable because it smelled like scallops on the night we walked in, but it was pleasant scent to a seafood lover. You can get more bang for your buck, anywhere but here.

Outstanding in so many ways. Amazing bourbon collection, cool ambiance, great food from 404. Perfect place to eat/drink before a stop at the Station Inn.

Love, love, love the new bar at 404!! Fabulous bourbon selection, great cocktails, nice servers. Adore that you can have the whole kitchen menu at the bar - such great food in such a Fab spot. The decor is so hip, and it's a wonderful addition to the Gulch. My personal favorite cocktail is the Vesper. So delicious and balanced. And a big thumb's up to mixologist AJ, who really knows his stuff. Please, get yourself to Gertie's for a cool drink in a chic space.

Rustic, casual whiskey-focused bar that has an ample selection. Almost every type of whiskey. Cool atmosphere.

Friendly staff, good drinks, and delicious food. I can't stop thinking about that winter salad! And the atmosphere was the cherry on top.

Unbelievable place!!! The bourbon/whiskey variety they have is out of this World. If you want to have a night of great taste both with drinks and food go to Gertie's. If Brandon is serving make sure ask his suggestions.

Only here for two nights, but if you want great food and fantastic drinks this is the place. Brandon is a master, drinks were amazing.

A very well decorated bar but the music kind of messed up the atmosphere for me. Drinks are good but incredibly overpriced and the sales tax on this bar was astronomically high...I was just looking for a little fancy, fun spot for a drink and it turned out to be a dinner between just two drinks.

Wonderful drinks and nice bar. We ate lunch here and it was very good. The bartender was interesting and informative about Nashville.

Awesome bar! I went with two friends and we loved it! Adam was our bartender and he mixed me a fabulous Vesper. He mixed an Old Fashioned for one friend and he poured white wine for our third friend. Our drinks were all half priced because it was happy hour. Wow! We ate dinner at the bar and we were all very happy. I am a vegetarian and Adam helped me find two delicious dishes. I wish they had more vegetarian dishes. Otherwise, Gertie's is a great place for drinks and/ or dinner. We'll be going back very soon!

Just happened in here for a drink to end our night, and so glad we did. Great little spot, bartenders were super cool and made an out of this world old fashioned. Great vibe. Want to try the restaurant upstairs sometime, but Gertie's alone is worth a visit for sure