It’s a new era for the Nashville food scene, with the opening of Buds & Brews. The restaurant and bar, located at 1244 3rd Avenue, in the Germantown district, is the first restaurant in Nashville to offer legal and safe cannabis, in a fun and welcoming environment, along with drinks and a complete menu as well.
“I am excited to have opened our doors so that the community can experience this new and exciting restaurant and bar concept,” says Michael Solomon, Owner and President of Craft Cannabis, a seed-to-shelf cannabis company. “We have collaborated with some of the best in the food and beverage industry in order to bring Nashvillians this truly unique culinary adventure. At Buds & Brews, we offer something for everyone.”
According to the Buds & Brews website, the restaurant offers “24+ different cannabis-infused local-made dipping sauces served with a beverage or infused mocktail in a laid back restaurant/bar environment.” The affordable menu items include shareable dishes like Southwest Chicken Rolls, Nugged Out Nachos and a 420 Pretzel, or wraps and sandwiches, like a Cannabis Club or a Vegged Out Burger. Other items include Old School Pepperoni Pizza, Phish Tacos, and even a bowl of Lucky Charms.
“Cannabis Bar & Restaurant is the place in Nashville where you can enjoy pairing food with culinary cannabis Sauces,” the menu explains. “All drinks, food & automatic side sauces by default do not contain any cannabis extract & are not cooked with cannabis of any kind. Only Craft Cannabis labeled sauces and mock tails contain cannabis extract & are always served separate.”
While cannabis is legal, Solomon says his employees will be on guard for patrons who enjoy too much of the infused items.
“Just like a bar downtown, there’s not a limit as to how many beers you can have,” Solomon tells WSMV. “But if you start to get impaired, our servers will notice, and we’ll stop serving you.”
A grand opening will take place on Saturday, August 20, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM, offering live music and sample food items. Buds & Brews is only open to customers who are at least 21 years old. Find more information at BudsandBrewsUSA.com.