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    Love's Alibi

    4.2 (18 reviews)
    Thu 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Fri 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Jacqueline O.

    I am absolutely obsessed with this spot, and I wish I knew about it when I lived in Nashville full-time! The vibe is absolutely immaculate, it's moody and pink and intimate. But they also had the garage windows open to let in the fresh warm air. The bartender was so super cool and I absolutely loved their energy. Super on top of it and made our drinks lightning fast, too. The seating is awesome, lots of great comfy corners and booth spots that makes it cozy. We just missed happy hour (theirs ends at 5) and they have limited daily specials, but I was still quite pleased with the prices considering the area. With the caveat it was a Monday bank holiday evening, it wasn't too crowded and didn't get loud. The music was a good background playlist at a decent level where we could still talk but it contributed to the ambiance. It was the perfect spot to nurse a couple of drinks and chat for a while comfortably. The photobooth is also super fun! The strips came out really cute. It's $7 and you get two copies. This is definitely going to be one of my go-to spots whenever I'm back in town!

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    Rebecca Y.

    I really like the vibe of this new cocktail bar! It's a great place to start the night with a drink and enjoy the company of friends. great for dates too. Their happy hour menu was great and I loved the Hugo Spritz the bartender made for me. I definitely recommend this place for a great mood lighting and ambiance.

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    Allie D.

    The epitome of a great neighborhood bar but elevated. Staff is great, cocktails were solid and balance. We plan to come back and try some food!

    Alyssa C.

    my new fav bar If you know me, you know I'm queen of going out. I'm not even exaggerating when I say I go out at least 4x a week. There is nary a beverage I haven't consumed nor a fry that hasn't passed my judgement in this city. This place hits. Vibes are immaculate, drinks are insane, food makes me moan publicly, it's that good. The drinks are so fucking creative. I consider myself a well versed drinker, having spent most of my early twenties bartending and then my late twenties consuming. This place is the first place to elevate a porn star martini. Horrid name for a stellar drink. Or brilliant, depending how warped and twisted your mind is. I've never had a porn star martini that smooth and rich simultaneously. I aspire to be as smooth and rich as that drink. It makes me mad I didn't think of their version first. All the drinks are bangers. My dream is to spend a gorgeous afternoon here trying every single drink, accompanied by platter after platter of perfect fries. I'm not sure why people are writing really positive reviews then leaving low stars. That feels like cyber bullying. If you had a great experience like I did- attentive staff, great consumables, stellar music- then leave a 5 star review. It's a new, small business. Y'all be acting like five stars is too generous to support your own community. Be careful, dear, lest you suffer vertigo from the dizzying heights of your moral ground.

    Tarek H.

    This feels less like a restaurant and more like a diplomatic safe zone for emotionally unstable adults. I met an old friend here that I had a fallout with, and honestly? This place has big United Nations for Troubled Relationships energy. Neutral territory. No sides. Just vibes. The kind of place you read about in books or hear whispered about like, "Yeah, that diner saved a few souls back in the day." The food? Experimental. Bold. Slightly chaotic much like the patrons. The NOLA fried chicken on grits was fantastic, minus the grits. The grits felt unnecessary, like wearing socks at the beach. Technically allowed. Spiritually wrong. The lettuce-wrapped shrimp situation had capers in it, and I just want to ask, why? Who invited them? What trauma led to this decision? It tasted confusing. Not bad. Just, existential. The cheeseburger is aggressively acidic. Like the chef might be emotionally invested in Sour Patch Kids. First it's sour, then it's still sour. BUT THE FRIES. The fries are the reason this place exists. Best fries in town. Possibly sent from a higher power. If the kitchen caught fire, I'd save the fries first. Now the beer, it comes in a glass so small I thought it was a tasting pour or a joke. I assume this is a financial strategy. Honestly? Fine. Charge me more. I live here, I get it. Just please give me a glass that doesn't feel like it belongs in a dollhouse. Respect my thirst.

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    Coti H.

    Love's Alibi is now open in The Gulch. I got to preview their cocktails and definitely have a few recommendations. My fave? The Paloma (made with bell pepper for a savory cocktail)! I also really enjoyed the cardamom flavor in the espresso martini. They said they hadn't quite perfected that recipe yet so I can only imagine it's going to get better. Love's Alibi has a great vibe. It feels like an 80s rockstar bar. The service was great and everyone was really friendly. I will definitely be back.

    Lyna M.

    Ok so I've been here twice now but the first one I don't remember much lol. But this last time I came we sat at the bar and I had their expresso martini and it was super strong. Not my favorite but the vibe there was good. Good music and the bartenders was cool. I will definitely be back and try their other drinks.

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    2 months ago

    Beautiful atmosphere, splendid cocktails, delicious food and for a good price, gotta be the best new bar in the Gulch!

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    Thanks Corbin!

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    Deborah H.

    Thanks Allie! Yes, come back and try the food - it’s a sleeper here!

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    3 months ago

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    Deborah H.

    Thank you Alyssa!! Our fries will be hitting happy hour soon!

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    Thank you Lyna! hope to see you again soon!

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    2 months ago

    Jason was great!! Chill spot with great music and good vibes! Light bites that are gluten free!

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    3 months ago

    10/10 atmosphere. I personally think the beer glasses are the perfect size and I like that.

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    Deborah H.

    Thanks 'Mommy C.' We agree the beer glasses are the perfect size!

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