Nautical cocktail barGermantown
Le Loup
Submarine-like booths, a deep martini section and strong non-alcoholic drinks, one flight up from The Optimist in Germantown.
#15 in Cocktail bars#40 in Late-night eats
What to get
- Anything from the martini section
- My Dinner With Andre (bourbon, amaro, sassafras tea)
- Oysters and the fries; a larger sandwich after 10 pm
When to go
Late on Friday or Saturday; after 10 pm the kitchen adds a bigger sandwich (Infatuation).
Insider tip
It's up a flight from Ford Fry's The Optimist; booths and nooks feel like a submarine. Eater singles out the non-alcoholic drinks.
Heads up
Appears closed Monday to Wednesday.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 709-3180
- Website
- leloupnashville.com
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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