An offshoot of the Barteca restaurant group (opening Barcelona, in Edgehill Village soon), the casual mini chain with its whitewashed interior and wanderlust-inspiring photography on the walls, feels like it might belong on a beach. To be expected, the drinks fall in line with that seashore theme—there’s the Bartaco margarita made with Maestro Dobel Diamante and a mojito that starts with Flor de Cana Silver rum. 2526 12th Ave. S., 615-269-8226;bartaco.com
When Cochon Butcher Nashville opened in August 2015, Music City food fans immediately descended—and it’s felt like a party on their Germantown patio ever since. Order up food and beverages at the counter before settling in at one of the high-top tables or out on the spacious and airy patio shared with neighbors Little Donkey and Juice Bar. 1120 4th Ave. N., 615-567-5887;cochonbutcher.com / ilovejuicebar.com / thelittledonkey.com
Nashville may not have oceanfront dining, but this seafood joint can make us feel like we do. Brimming with good vibes and frosty beverages, The Hook in Melrose provides the feel of a hip fish shack—with a decidedly Music City bent. Daily happy hour specials range from two-for-one drafts on Mondays to deals on buckets of beer. 2222 Franklin Pk., 615-840-7144;thehooknashville.com
The award for best patio transformation goes to M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers’ Melrose location. The newly expanded space opens up a natural stone and lush ivy wall for more covered seating, a fire pit, and great photo ops with the large scale murals. 2535 Franklin Pk., 615-712-8160;mlrose.com
The 8th Avenue honky-tonk takes their craft beers and Sunday brunch outdoors! On sunny days the garage door windows go up while the bottomless mimosas go down. Seating wraps the entrance with views to the main music stage as well as great people watching in the buzzy neighborhood. 2600 Franklin Pk., Ste. 109; 615-840-6124; thesutler.com
