A Walk Down 12 South: The Best Places To Eat, Drink & Shop

Nashville is definitely not all Broadway honky-tonks, pedal taverns and music blaring through the streets of downtown… There is SO much more to this amazing city and we’re here to give you insight on every corner of it! For those of you that are looking to for a place with hip eateries and bars and great shopping in an “authentic Nashville” setting, then 12 South is where it’s at!
Located in South Nashville near Belmont and Vanderbilt, the 12 South neighborhood has everything from trendy bars, local boutiques and vendors, coffee shops and more!
Here’s some of our top picks for places to eat, play and enjoy during your walk down 12 South!
Embers Ski Lodge- Ski-lodge themed eatery and bar with an outdoor deck to enjoy the gorgeous fall here in the South!
Bartaco- Margaritas, mojitos, tacos and everything else… need we say more? This place is unbeatable!
Frothy Monkey- Serving all meals of the day in a cozy coffee shop with outdoor seating and… Wine Down Wednesday?! Uhhh, YES!

Draper James- Sweet tea served as we walk in? Yum! Reese Witherspoon’s famous storefront in the heart of 12 South that abides by that traditional Southern style. (& hospitality, of course!)

Hero- Locally owned and operated by the raddest group of women in 12 South! Hero features top designer brands and carefully curated, fashion-forward styles.
Outdoor Voices– YES, Nashville has a storefront! The cutest collection of active wear and athletic apparel. (with the occasional yoga class in the front lawn, of course!)
Hero Clothing