Nashville, Tenn. (January 13, 2025) – Perfectly Fine, a neighborhood cocktail bar located at 1105 51 Ave N, will open its doors today at 11 a.m. Located in the heart of The Nations, Perfectly Fine is an ‘all day, every day’ casual cocktail bar and kitchen, open 365 days a year from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Perfectly Fine is developed and operated by a local group of hospitality industry pros, 16 Tons LLC, comprised of Jerrod Carlgren, Scout Crampton, Steve Perdue, and Joe Zakowski. The acting general manager and consultant is Jacob Forth.
“Perfectly Fine was born when a group of bar industry guys became friends, turned a conversation into a dream, then turned that dream into reality,” said Crampton. “We already knew we worked well together, and it came down to finding the right space. The Nations is an incredible neighborhood that needs a bar like this – one that’s just blocks away from the people who live there, and one that feels like home to those visiting for the first time. We’re proud of what we’ve built here, and we’re excited to enjoy the space with everyone who walks through the door.”
With decades of combined experience across high-volume, craft, and casual bar settings, the bar program at Perfectly Fine will include fresh cocktails both on tap and made to order, local and national craft beer offerings, a creative draft wine by the glass program, beer and shot combinations, and non-alcoholic options.
The food menu, developed by Chef Jeff Roscoe (5th & Taylor, E3 Chophouse, Bourbon Steak), features a variety of familiar favorites ideal for enjoying all day and late into the night. Menu highlights include fried truffle mac & cheese sticks with vodka sauce, house-fried pickles with creole ranch, shaved ribeye sandwich with whiskey au jus, and pan-seared pierogies with rosemary burnt butter, kale, mushrooms, and bacon bits. Perfectly Fine’s house cheeseburger will combine elements of the popular two-patty smashburger and a stuffed Juicy Lucy burger featuring melted American and cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, cherry peppers & Perfectly Fine sauce.
Perfectly Fine’s polished and comfortable low-lit interior space features oversized booths, a plush sitting area with vintage furniture, a free-to-play billiard table, and a full-service bar. The venue also features a fully enclosed patio and an outdoor yard space for guests.
“It was a true team effort when it came to building the menus and the setting of Perfectly Fine,” said Zakowski. “We shopped, tested, and built this together, from the wallpaper to the cocktails to the couches. If you want it, chances are we can make it, and we’ll do it happily, whether it’s a simple beer and a shot, a classic cocktail, or something more on trend. The bar and kitchen will operate with these key goals: fast, friendly, and quality. From there, it’s whatever the guest needs to feel perfectly fine. We’re your escape and we’re your regular haunt, and we can’t wait to see you.”
Perfectly Fine will welcome all ages during the day, offering a full food and drink menu before becoming a 21+ bar after 7 p.m. daily. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, with the kitchen open until 1:30 a.m. For more information, follow Perfectly Fine on Instagram.
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