On Location Blind Barber, Nashville

A barbershop by day and cocktail lounge by night, guests can expect not only the best haircuts & grooming products in Music City, but also the best cocktails and entertainment for an epic night out at Blind Barber, the newest establishment in Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood.

The brain behind the concept is a NYC-based hospitality venture founded by Jeff Laub, Josh Boyd, Adam Kirschenbaum and Matt Breen. The Nashville location is the seventh location for the company, with additional spots in LA, Chicago, NYC, and Philadelphia. Blind Barber brings a discrete and elevated, yet high-energy destination to the nightlife scene in Nashville. The innovative establishment opened its doors in the Music City in October 2023.

“Blind Barber was built on the premise that ‘you are only as good as those you surround yourself with,’ so when we had the opportunity to explore Nashville as a destination for our next spot, there was no doubt it needed to happen,” says co-owner Jeff Laub.

“You can see and feel the creative and passionate energy all over the city, not to mention the music scene. Music is such an integral part of our brand; from the tunes played in the shop to the DJs taking every patron on a journey, music has always been such an important piece to the moments we create. Now, with our Nashville outpost, we’re lucky enough to be in the heart of it all.”

You could say Blind Barber is a “cut above the rest,” as by day and early evening, a classic three-chair barbershop marked by a striped barber pole offers haircuts, shaves, blowouts, and styles. Each service features the brand’s line of high-quality, award-winning grooming products endorsed by Blind Barber co-owner and partner, Major League Baseball All-Star Bryce Harper. Inside, white walls and white hexagon floor tiles maintain the brightness and intimacy of the space, while black and chrome Belmont chairs line the shop with distressed wooden wall paneling for an industrial vintage vibe.

Complimentary signature cocktails are offered with every service. By night, patrons can enter through a door in the back where a ‘70’s-inspired speakeasy awaits. The gold bar is the highlight of the space, while warm tones adorn the rest of the room and are complemented with amber lights, wallpaper, and a neon sign that says, “Pretty Please.” Guests can relax while sipping on their drinks in an intimate velour booth or hit the spacious dance floor by the DJ booth while enjoying bottle service.

The vibe of Blind Barber is paired with a cocktail menu that offers a thoughtfully crafted lineup of cocktails and mocktails, from nostalgic classics to innovative creations. Signature offerings include the Strawberry Fields made with vodka, Cocchi Rosa, Strega, strawberry and lemon; Hot Heather with gin, tequila, Pamplemousse, pineapple, lime and ginger; and the Batman with gin, Italicus Rosolio, Peychaud Bitters, lemon and mint. Additional beverages designed exclusively for Blind Barber Nashville include:

• Southern Charm: Bourbon, Chinola Passionfruit, pineapple, lemon, angostura, mint

• L Dub: Mission Spirits American White Rum, Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum, persimmon, crème de cacao, Amaro Montenegro

• Sun’s Cup: Scotch, tequila, fino sherry, lemon, ginger Rounding out the menu are a selection of upleveled mocktails Including the Refresh made with ginger, lime, cucumber, basil and agave and Sweet Tropics with strawberry, pineapple, lime, agave and mint.

A curated wine & beer list, top-shelf spirits, and bottle service is also available, with a food menu set to follow in the coming months. Their happy hour menu is offered Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes $7 wine, $10 signature cocktails, $8 well-drinks and beers ranging from $5 – $6. To make reservations for the barbershop or to reserve a table, guests can book online at www.blindbarber.com/nashville or through the brand’s recently launched app that allows users to earn points for both barbershop services and drink purchases and gives exclusive access to new products and special events.