TENNESSEE - Check out this trendy rooftop bar with its distinct atmosphere to experience live music, cocktails, and breathtaking views of downtown Nashville - it's an essential stop on any trip through Nashville! As an elegant escape from nearby honky tonks, this stylish rooftop offers a chef-inspired menu, hard-to-find whiskeys, and local craft beers in an upscale environment.
Top 9 Rooftop Bars in Nashville
1. Denim
Denim at The Joseph Hotel offers Nashville's newest rooftop bar experience - comfort, luxury, and breathtaking city views under one roof. Chef Tony Mantuano serves up classic Americana dishes and cocktails while an expertly selected soundtrack sets the atmosphere.
2. Harriet's Rooftop
Harriet's Rooftop Bar at 1 Hotel Nashville provides breathtaking skyline views in an intimate yet lively environment. Charred wood aesthetics perfectly complement its seasonally inspired menus and pair well with its custom cocktails and bar bites, providing the ideal setting for social gatherings or romantic dates.
3. Lou/Ba
Grand Hyatt Nashville recently introduced a glamorous rooftop bar called Lou/Na, to complement its stunning views of Upper Broadway and Nashville Yards development. The name references Louisville-Nashville railroad lines which passed directly through this location for over 100 years - which was an ode to their importance as connections.
4. Rare Bird
Rare Bird is located on the 13th floor of Noelle Hotel and serves small bites and sophisticated cocktails such as their Riviera Spritz and Madison Peach cocktails - ideal for an evening with friends or an intimate date night! Rare Bird also provides beautiful city views for an unparalleled dining experience.
5. Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
Tootsie's is a world-famous honky tonk situated across from Ryman Auditorium. It was opened by Hattie Louise "Tootsie" Bess, known for her kindness towards struggling musicians as they passed through, plastering their photos on her walls as tributes - Tootsie's Wall of Fame became famous over time.
6. The Valentine
The Valentine is Nashville's latest addition to its world-renowned Lower Broad. Created by South Capital Partners and inspired by Prohibition-era saloons of the 1920s and 30s, The Valentine provides guests with light American cuisine, specialty drinks, multiple levels of live music performances, and an expansive rooftop bar and patio offering private event space.
7. Acme Feed & Seed
Acme Feed & Seed is where country music meets city life. Customers are welcomed by old creaky wooden floors and barstools crafted from re-purposed barrels, greeting them with cocktails in an upscale yet uniquely Nashville environment. It provides the perfect place for celebrating or simply spending time with friends, though it does become busy over time. People-watching is always fun!
8. Zeppelin
Rooftop bar and lounge with an eye-catching atmosphere and delicious food. Enjoy cocktails with modern flare and coastal flavors infused into traditional American fare on its menu. Zeppelin offers stunning views of downtown's new 1 Hotel from their perch atop it, along with eclectic drinks. Their global and coastal-influenced menu boasts trend-forward bites like charred carrots, gochujang tomato, black sesame, and oysters.
9. L27 Rooftop Lounge
Trendy rooftop lounge offering craft cocktails, wine, and Southern-inspired small plates at a hotel. Situated on the fifth floor of Moxy Nashville Downtown and boasting indoor dining and an outdoor rooftop patio offering panoramic skyline views - open to public and private/semi-private events.
