Brian Nagele
Are you traveling to Nashville, Tennessee? If so, you are probably looking for restaurant ideas. Did you know that Nashville is famous for its rooftop bars?
Try cocktails, draft beers, and local whiskey. Enjoy views of the river, downtown skyline, and local sights.
I like to order authentic Nashville cuisine, but you can order house-made pizza, tacos, and fusion food.
Why not stop by a rooftop bar for a morning out? Many bars offer brunch and light cocktails. I also like to try fun and inventive foods, and Nashville is the best place to find something unique, like solar-system-inspired cocktails or French-Southern fusion cuisine.
Visiting rooftop bars is a great way to spend your vacation in Nashville. Check out my list of the best rooftop bars in Nashville below!
Bobby Hotel
230 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 615-782-7100
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The Bobby Hotel in the Arts District has a vibrant and artistic atmosphere. It is just across from Nissan Stadium on the Cumberland River, right off of 4th Ave N.
The rooftop lounge is a fantastic place to grab a drink or seasonal cuisine. There are four restaurants at the Bobby Hotel, but the rooftop lounge is the best.
Enjoy a beautiful view of the Cumberland River while you sip a cocktail. I recommend the queso fundido to eat, which features peppers, onions, and warm tortillas.
L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-262-6007
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Head over to the Gulch neighborhood for a unique rooftop experience at L.A. Jackson, right on 11th Ave S and 12th Ave S.
It has an upscale, swanky vibe and is famous for its small bites and trendy cuisine. The restaurant is near the Nashville What Lifts You mural, so you can stop by for a photo-op after you eat.
I like to go for brunch and order the French toast with whipped cream and berries, but L.A. Jackson has a great dinner menu. Choose from street tacos, burgers, and jalapeno poppers.
L27 Rooftop Bar
807 Clark Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 629-800-5070
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Enjoy an excellent view of downtown Nashville at the L27 Rooftop Bar, a trendy location with a well-stocked bar and Southern cuisine.
The restaurant is 27 floors above the ground, near the Music City Center in the Gulch neighborhood at Clark Pl and 9th Ave S.
L27 has a lot of creative cocktails, but my favorite is the Stay Up Beet, which has Bombay Sapphire and ginger syrup. Also, try the Caprese toast with grilled sourdough.
Denim
401 Korean Veterans Blvd Floor 21, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 629-231-3180
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Across from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Sobro, Denim is an upscale place with a fun and inventive menu.
Go to the crossroads of Korean Veterans Blvd and 4th Ave S, and order one of the creative dishes. The Purple Martin is a perfect choice if you like cocktails.
Or try a hard cider. Buy a Double Smash Burger or Short Rib Grilled Cheese for dinner, and do not forget the Cereal Ice Cream Sandwich for dessert.
Lou/Na
1000 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-622-4063
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Right across from the Frist Art Museum, Lou/Na is an upscale bar in the North Gulch neighborhood. At Broadway and 10th Ave, it is a rooftop bar with trendy cuisine.
Try a planetary-inspired cocktail, like the Cosmic Dust, Milky Way, or Lounar Eclipse. Or, spice things up with a Shooting Star Shot.
For dinner, I recommend the curried carrot risotto with mint chutney and a side of herbed potatoes with tres leches trifle for dessert.
Ole Red
300 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: 615-780-0900
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Visit Ole Red on Broadway and 3rd Ave N, across from the Grand Ole Opry. The casual rooftop bar is called the Lookout, and it features regular live music from local artists. The cuisine is authentic Tennessee-style, and the bar sits on the edge of the Arts District and Sobro.
The menu features fried green tomatoes, Redneck Nachos with Velveeta beer cheese, and a bacon-wrapped meatloaf sandwich. Also, try a Bless Your Sweetheart cocktail with lemonade and cherry.
Rare Bird
200 4th Avenue North Top Floor, Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 615-649-5000
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Visit Rare Bird at the Noelle Hotel in the Arts District for a tropical feel. It has a chic atmosphere, and on 4th Ave N and Church St, it is close to the Tennessee state capitol.
In the summer, they feature tropical plants on the rooftop in the summertime, and their menu is always fresh and fun.
I recommend ordering several snack plates and appetizers, like the truffled French fries with herbs or the Nashville hot cauliflower. For cocktails, choose a Red Bird with strawberries and rum.
Zeppelin Nashville Rooftop Bar & Lounge
505 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: 629-236-0035
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Go to the North Capital district near the Tennessee State Museum and experience the upscale cuisine rooftop bar at Zeppelin.
It is on 3rd Ave N and Gay St, and it has a great view of the downtown skyline and a classy vibe. I like to order the lemon ricotta cavatelli with pistachios and pecorinos, paired with a glass of fine wine.
Zeppelin features wine from New Zealand or Italy, but you can choose a tequila-based cocktail if wine is not your thing. Make sure to visit on Mondays from 5 pm to 8 pm for happy hour and enjoy $1 oysters.
Acme Feed & Seed
101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: 615-915-0888
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Acme Feed & Seed is on Broadway and 1st Ave N, in the Sobro district. It is a riverfront rooftop bar overlooking the Cumberland River in Nashville.
The cuisine is American, and the restaurant has an upscale vibe. Order a burger, nachos, or ribs on the lower levels and take your meal to the roof.
You can order drinks on the rooftop bar, and I recommend pairing a draft beer with your dinner. Or, try one of their signature cocktails.
Jane’s On Top
209 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: 615-942-7809
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Jane’s On Top is a fun pizza bar with a quirky vibe, located on top of the Printers Alley in the Arts District. It is on Church St and Printers Alley, near the historic Downtown Presbyterian Church.
My favorite pizza is the Veggie Pie, with mushrooms, peppers, onions, and spinach, but you can order a more meat-heavy pie or create your own. Try an Old Fashion whiskey alongside your pizza, or go for a Gin Spritz with lemon and grapefruit.
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar
307 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201
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Go to Broadway and 3rd Ave S, across from Batman AT&T Building Nashville, for Southern American cuisine.
Tomasz Wosiak, a world-famous chef, commandeers the kitchen, and Jason Aldean, a country music artist, owns the restaurant in Sobro. The vibe is loud and inviting, and musical artists perform on the rooftop frequently.
Try the Southern Nachos with pulled pork, and top it off with a Salty Georgia Dog with ginger beer. Do not forget peach cobbler for dessert!
Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge
301 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201
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Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge is next to the Johnny Cash museum, on Broadway and 3rd Ave S in the Sobro district.
It has American cuisine and a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Luke’s Gourmet Burgers are one of the highlights of this bar, but I think the barbeque is even better.
I also tried the chicken and waffles with smoked bacon on my trip to Nashville, and I can safely say it was a fantastic choice.
Nashville Underground
105 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: 615-964-3000
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Nashville Underground has Southern grub cuisine, and it is a great place to see rooftop live music overlooking the river.
The casual bar sits next to the Glen Campell museum on Broadway and 1st Ave N in the Sobro neighborhood.
Stop by for brunch from 10 am to 2 pm on weekends and order an underground breakfast with waffles, biscuits, eggs, and bacon. Or visit at night and dig into a double-stack burger and beer.
The Pool Club
1 Music Square W, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-667-8000
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On Division St and Music Square W, The Pool Club is a trendy bar in the Music Row district. It is in the Virgin Hotel, near the iconic bronze Musica statue, and the bar has Southern cuisine with a summer vibe. Book a cabana next to the pool and enjoy a cocktail in the sun.
I love the crispy brussels sprouts, but the grilled salmon burger is also great. Pair your lunch with a funky cocktail like the Laguna Beach Barbie.
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
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Tootsie Orchid Lounge is a honky tonk bar next to the Ryman Auditorium, and it has a historical vibe. It is in an iconic purple building on Broadway and Rep John Lewis Way N in the Arts District, and it serves burgers, sandwiches, and pizza.
Order a bottled beer or authentic moonshine while you watch a live performance. Try a spicy chicken con queso sandwich, or go for the supreme nachos with white cheese and chili.
Up, a rooftop lounge
901 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-690-1722
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For a classy, upscale experience, visit Up in the Gulch. It is near Interstate 65 on Division St and 10th Ave, on top of Fairfield by Marriott.
The restaurant cuisine is upscale bar food, and you can view the beautiful city skyline from the bar’s modern environment.
I like ordering a charcuterie board with meat, cheese, and fresh fruits, but the cheeseburger with truffle fries is delicious. Choose a Caribbean Babe cocktail at the bar.
White Limozeen
101 20th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-649-7239
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White Limozeen is a trendy location in Midtown, near 20th Ave N and West End Ave. The rooftop bar sits on Graduate Nashville, near Vanderbilt University.
You can swim in the rooftop pool while you sip cocktails. The cuisine is traditional French with a Southern twist, and the restaurant is famous for its pink interior.
Try a champagne jello shot with a traditional ratatouille, and sample a blistered tom provencal with aged sherry and basil.