The 404 Kitchen and Gertie’s Whiskey Bar permanently close in Nashville’s Gulch after more than 12 years

Closure confirmed for a longtime Gulch dining destination

The 404 Kitchen and its downstairs concept, Gertie’s Whiskey Bar, have permanently closed at 507 12th Avenue South in Nashville’s Gulch. The closure was communicated to customers through a formal management notice stating the business would no longer operate and thanking guests for their support.

The restaurant was led by chef Matt Bolus and had operated for more than a decade in the neighborhood, building a reputation as a staple for dinner service and whiskey-focused programming. The final days of service came around the New Year period, with closure reflected through reservation and listing updates.

What the business said

Management stated the restaurant and bar had “permanently closed,” described the decision as difficult, and expressed gratitude to guests for years of support.

How the 404 Kitchen evolved in the Gulch

The 404 Kitchen’s Gulch story included a major expansion in late 2017, when the operation moved into the former Watermark space. The relocation significantly increased its footprint and enabled broader service formats, including expanded dining areas, private dining capacity and the development of Gertie’s as a dedicated downstairs bar concept.

Over time, the venue became part of a dense cluster of destination dining and nightlife in the Gulch, a neighborhood that has experienced rapid development and frequent turnover in hospitality concepts. The 404 Kitchen’s closure arrives during a period when multiple Nashville restaurants have announced shutdowns in early 2026, highlighting continued volatility in the local restaurant market.

Immediate practical impacts for diners

• Reservations are no longer being accepted for the address at 507 12th Avenue South.

• Gertie’s Whiskey Bar is also closed as part of the same decision.

• No reopening timeline or successor concept for the space has been publicly confirmed alongside the closure notice.

Context for Nashville’s restaurant landscape

Restaurant closures can stem from a range of factors, including shifts in consumer demand, rising operating costs, staffing challenges, lease terms and competition, especially in high-growth districts such as the Gulch. In this case, the public statement announcing the closure did not cite a specific reason, focusing instead on the finality of the decision and appreciation for customers.

For the Gulch, the loss marks the end of one of the neighborhood’s longer-running chef-driven dining rooms and a bar program that was designed as a distinct destination within the same building.