Bay 6

I've been waiting for a special occasion to write up my favorite bar in Nashville and their two-year anniversary seemed like the perfect opportunity!The only place to get an alcoholic beverage in the micro food hall known as the Wash, Bay 6 markets itself as an "Izakaya-ish" bar (ie the design is supposed to be small, intimate, casual but a great place for hanging out / having good times). It is all of those things and more. With a seasonally-updated menu arranged by flavor that comes with the most beautiful and very helpful hand-drawn pictures of drinks (and often funny, inventive names for drinks), Bay 6 makes it incredibly easy to choose a beverage you'll really want to enjoy. They make all of their syrups/cordials in house and everything tastes so FRESH here that it's made it hard for me to want to get a drink anywhere else. Bay 6 is known for inventive, bordering on Asian-influenced flavors and I've truly some of the most interesting drinks of my life here. My all-time favorite drink they make (the Jackie Daytona) involves ingredients I never would have thought belong in a drink (carrot cordial, fernet, Coca Cola), but is so perfectly balanced and flavorful, it just really showcases the skills of the bartenders here. One of my favorite things about this bar is the rotating specialty spirits it always has. I've tried some of the most interesting amaro's and love that they absolutely pay attention to all the unique notes of a spirit before designing a drink around that spirit. Such a great place to try and learn about something new!If alcohol isn't your thing, this is also my favorite bar to get a non-alcoholic beverage, since it has such a wide range of tasty options including inventive mocktails, NA beer, my favorite NA amaro soda, local kombucha, or a bartender's choice mocktail. I spent almost a year not drinking and still really loved coming here because I always knew I had tasty options I could enjoy.Lastly, it's hard not to talk about Bay 6 without mentioning how amazing the people who work here are. It's more than incredible service, the whole crew at Bay 6 makes this such a fun and welcoming atmosphere to hang out in. My favorite place to come read a book be have a drink and be alone OR my favorite place to come with a friend or my dog and chat with other patrons or the bartender: there is always just a pleasant, very chill atmosphere. You can sit inside and order food from another Wash eatery and have it brought to you at your seat or get a drink to go and eat on the patio. Bay 6 hosts lots of fun events with drink specials throughout the week, my favorite of which happens Tuesday nights when they cover the bar in drawing paper, provide a plethora of colored pencils and allow you to unleash your inner Bob Ross. I am usually able to find parking on the street when I come here, but occasionally (during bad weather) splurge on the pretty cheap, closer paid options. My friends who live nearby also recommend parking across the street near the OTF lot.Overall a total gem a hangout place and Nashville is so lucky to have Beau and team bringing such great flavors and execution to the drink scene here!

Bay 6 is a not-so-hidden gem tucked away inside The Wash on Gallatin. Parking in the neighborhoods surrounding is your best bet for free parking, but don't be a jerk and block someone's driveway. It's described as an izakaya-ish experience, and I couldn't agree more. You can grab drinks and sit outside and enjoy a meal from any of the business at this location, or you can belly up to the bar and grab a drink there. (Highly recommended this option, especially if you're solo or on a nice date)The bartenders are all great, seriously. Service is quick, they're very knowledgeable about the menu and you can tell that there's a lot of passion and cocktail/ingredient knowledge going into every drink. This is such a great asset to the neighborhood and I can't wait to see it flourish even more.

Bartenders are so fun and made our Nashville trip!!!! Drinks are bomb, service is even better

Great, tiny little bar. Seats maybe 12 people. LOVE how the menu is laid out by flavor profile. Tons of cocktail options, including frozen drinks. A few beer options. Great place if in the area for a meal. Pro tip: you can have your food delivered here from the other places while you sit in the AC and drink your cocktail.

Bay 6 is an absolute gem in Nashville. Small and cozy, with such a cool energy when you walk in. There is attention to detail for everything from decor to the artfully styled menus. Right away I got a family vibe from the employees. Their bartenders Connor and Isabella really took the time to help me choose the perfect drink - because with so many awesome choices it's hard not to be indecisive! The wonderful Isabella mixed our drinks quickly and beautifully. I landed on the white elephant which was the perfect beverage after a long day. I also sipped on the space camp and another gator and can truly say that I don't think you can go wrong with any cocktail here. I also loved that I saw a handful of NA options when going through the menu, making this a place that truly has something for everyone.Go try it for yourself and tip your bartenders!!!

Best espresso martini I have ever had! Service was also incredible- shout out to the super sweet red head!

This location is great. Whether you want different food options or a nice small, intimate bar to hangout at, the Wash has it all. We spent most of our time trying different drinks here at Bay 6. It's a very small bar with about 6 seats at the bar and 6 more seats against the wall. We loved how small it was because we were able to make friends with the bartenders and other customers. Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming and the music was on point. Definitely a vibe. The drinks were delicious! We ordered the Staring Contest, On Your Left, Baby Jessica and Negative Space. Negative Space was so good we had to get another after. Big shoutout to the bartenders Ben and Jordy, they made the experience so much more fun.

This is a go to place for us. The attention to detail is unparalleled here. The hot coder in the fall feels exactly like fall.

10/10 experience!!! The bartender had such an amazing attitude and brought a great atmosphere to the small space! The drinks we had were the most unique cocktails we've ever had and are now our top cocktails in all of Nashville!! These mixologists know what they're doing and I can't wait to go back

VIBES FOR DAYS! #1 spot in Nashville. It's a quaint walk in bar where will leave you wanting more. They win awards, they have a great N/A mocktail list, best craft cocktails, best espresso martini, the best staff, and you will leave happy always. It is a Cheers type of bar - so you should come in ready to unwind and have fun - #lgbtqia+ friendly - everyone welcome