Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Nashville

2024 update

Country United States

Currency US Dollar

Best time to visit March - October

Rooftop grade 7/10

Courtesy of Harriet's Rooftop Nashville

Nashville Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:January 21, 2024

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Nicknamed 'Music City', Nashville is somewhat the music-mecca in United States, and the entertainment scene is fantastic. This results in a wide range of vibrant bars, and in recent years also an ever-growing array of great Nashville rooftop bars. Cause the cocktails taste better, and the music sounds better, with a view!

This complete guide will help you find the very best rooftop bars Nashville, from Downton to the The Gulch. Packed with all info you need about each rooftop: opening hours, dress code, pictures, locations and much more. Elevate your honky-tonk or enjoy crafted cocktails sky-high, there is a roof terrace for every occasion.

So, which is the best rooftop bar Nashville? Just scroll down and find the Nashville rooftop bar best suited for you.

The list

14 best rooftop bars in Nashville

Rooftop L.A. Jackson Rooftop bar in Nashville — 1

L.A. Jackson

$$$ | 15th floor | The Gulch

Highlights

Skyline views

Vibrant & popular

Southern-inspired F&B

L.A. Jackson is a highly **stylish indoor-outdoor bar and restaurant**, set on the rooftop of Thompson Nashville in the heart of the Gulch. While enjoying amazing skyline views you can indulge in everything from champagne to Southern brews, crafted seasonal specialty cocktails and large-format punches perfect to share. A popular spot filled with a great atmosphere, from the early after-workers to the late night live-DJ lounge vibes.

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Rooftop Eddie Ate Dynamite in Nashville — 2

Eddie Ate Dynamite

$$$$ | 7th floor | Midtown

Highlights

Stunning views

Live music

Rooftop pool

Found on the 7th floor of Hotel Fraye Nashville, Eddie Ate Dynamite is a glam indoor/outdoor rooftop bar and lounge. Featuring a gatsby era decor, a rooftop pool and stunning views of Broadway and Music Row, here you can indulge in re-imagined and sublime signature sips, local brews, and addictive bites. Easy-going yet upscale, EAD is open every evening for **home-cooked live music** and a uniquely Nashville experience.

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Rooftop Redneck Riviera Nashville in Nashville — 3

Redneck Riviera Nashville

$$$ | 3rd floor | Downtown Nashville

Highlights

Live music

Vibrant

American

Located in the heart of Lower Broadway, John Rich's Redneck Riviera is a **live-music venue** that celebrates America, and the perfect place for those who play every bit as hard as they work. Covering 8,000 square feet, this unique three-story venue features two main stages, plenty of cool redneck décor, as well as one of Nashville's most buzzing rooftop bars. Enjoy the best in Nashville live music, Redneck cocktails, plenty of brews and a simple yet delicious BBQ menu.

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Rooftop Heirloom Rooftop in Nashville — 4

Heirloom Rooftop

$$$$ | 12th floor | Downtown Nashville

Highlights

Rooftop pool

Skyline views

'Sunday Rooftop Tea'

Once the city’s only penthouse garden, the lush, colorful and stylish Heirloom Rooftop at Holston House blends modern lounge furniture and a cool bar, with a sparkling rooftop pool and comfy sun beds. All surrounded with amazing skyline views of Nashville. An exclusive poolside lounge during daytime, but in the evening all are welcome to enjoy **elevated, social and relaxing evenings** with refreshing and crafted cocktails, local beer, mouth-watering Southern tapas and weekly live music.

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Coming hot-spot

Rooftop BNA Sky Pavilion in Nashville — BNA Sky Pavilion

14th floor | Nashville International Airport

Highlights

Panoramic views

Rooftop pool

**Scheduled to open in February 2024**, the brand new Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal is set to offer one of Nashville's most impressive rooftop experiences. Featuring an interior glass sky bar and over 5,000 sq ft of outdoor space, BNA Sky Pavilion will invite guests to relax, grab a cocktail, and watch the planes land and take off at BNA International Airport.

Rooftop Harriet's Rooftop in Nashville — 5

Harriet's Rooftop

$$$$ | 19th floor | Downtown Nashville

Highlights

Elegant

Skyline views

Innovative cocktails

Opened late 2022, and floating 19th floors above the center of downtown Nashville, the indoor/outdoor Harriet's Rooftop is a lively yet intimate and elegant rooftop lounge, surrounded with **stunning views of the Music City skyline**. Up here you can indulge in a regionally-inspired beverage menu, a fine selection of eclectic and Asian-inspired light bites, along with plenty of entertainment, comfy vibes and curated tableside experiences.

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Rooftop Up Rooftop Table & Tavern Rooftop bar in Nashville — 6

Up Rooftop Table & Tavern

$$$ | 8th floor | The Gulch

Highlights

Handcrafted cocktails

Skyline views

Great service

One of the most **classy and luxurious** rooftop bars in Nashville. Perched on top of the fantastic Fairfield Inn and Suites in The Gulch are of downtown Nashville, this is a place to enjoy tasty tapas and crafted cocktails along with amazing views of the downtown skyline. Very modern and stylish in setting, UP comes with both inside lounge and a rooftop terrace where you can sit in comfy lounge furnitere and, apart from the view, also enjoy the cosy fire-pits and hanging lanterns.

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Rooftop Lounge at Bobby Hotel rooftop bar in Nashville — 7

Rooftop Lounge at Bobby Hotel

$$$ | 9th floor | Downtown Nashville

Highlights

Vibrant

Rooftop Music Series

Rooftop igloos

For **a rooftop experience out of the ordinary**, head up to the Bobby Hotel rooftop lounge in downtown Nashville. The spacious rooftop terrace includes private cabanas, a retrofitted 1956 Scenicruiser, lovely views over the Nashville skyline and a refreshing rooftop pool. Eclectic and vibrant in atmosphere, the Bobby Rooftop is a venue for fun vibes year round, with sunny poolside drinks during and live music during summer, turning into a cosy Nordic village in winter.

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Rooftop White Limozeen in Nashville — 8

White Limozeen

$$$$ | 12th floor | Midtown

Highlights

Dolly Parton-themed

Vibrant

Rooftop pool

Perched on top of the Graduate Nashville in the heart of Midtown, the White Limozeen invites to a **playful, colorful and over-the-top rooftop setting**. An homage to the iconic country singer Dolly Parton, both in name and in look, the rooftop blends a rosy onyx bar and velvet lounges with large pink umbrellas and picture-perfect views of the Nashville skyline. Enjoy homestyle renditions of traditionally French presentations, themed cocktails, a vibrant atmosphere, and maybe a dip in The Governor’s Pool.

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Rooftop Acme Feed & Seed Rooftop bar in Nashville — 9

Acme Feed & Seed

$$ | 4th floor | Downtown Nashville

Highlights

Signature cocktails

River views

Weekend DJs

A Nashville rooftop bar with great food and **great live music**. Located on Brodway, right next to the water, it has a wonderful view over the Cumberland River and parts of downtown. Four stories high, Acme Feed & Seed is a multi-level restaurant, bar and lounge, where the rooftop bar mainly serves refreshing drinks, including some exciting signature cocktails, but you can also order food from the restaurants below and bring to the rooftop for sunny al-fresco lunch or dinner. Fun and relaxed vibes, and live DJs on the rooftop every weekend.

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Rooftop Zeppelin Rooftop bar in Nashville — 10

Zeppelin

$$$ | 7th floor | Downtown

Highlights

Skyline views

Indoor / outdoor

Sunday brunch

Zeppelin Rooftop Restaurant and Bar is a stylish new venue to enjoy elevated food and drinks, high above downtown Nashville. A bright and stylish indoor lounge leads out to a **charming rooftop terrace** with dining tables, comfy loungers and string lights, as well as fire pits and heaters for the colder nights. Surrounded with fantastic views over the Nashville skyline, you can indulge in a wide selection of classic cocktails with a contemporary twist, along with tapas-style dishes complementing the drinks.

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Rooftop L27 Rooftop Bar in Nashville — 11

L27 Rooftop Bar

$$$$ | 27th floor | Downtown Nashville

Highlights

Rooftop pool

Amazing views

Swanky & trendy

The Westin offers both one of the highest, and **one of the most swanky** rooftop bars in all of Nashville. Set 27 floors above the bustling downtown Nashville, L27 Rooftop Bar offers amazing views over the city skyline. Newly remodeled, the multi-level rooftop is both luxurious and beautiful, equipped with comfy lounge spots and an amazing rooftop pool. The rooftop bar serves an Asian-inspired menu of savory bites, crafted signature cocktails and summer events.

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Rooftop Rare Bird rooftop bar in Nashville — 12

Rare Bird

$$$ | 12th floor | Downtown Nashville

Highlights

Crafted cocktails

Charming & beautiful

Fireplaces

Overlooking downtown Nashville, the charming Rare Bird rooftop bar is set on top of the lovely Noelle boutique hotel. Part covered and part open-air, the terrace is beautiful in setting, with lots of natural elements and colors, including comfy lounge sofas and two limestone fireplaces. **Known for serving some killer cocktails**, the menu includes everything from classics, creative signatures and seasonal frozen cocktails.

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Rooftop The Lookout at Ole Red rooftop bar in Nashville — 13

The Lookout at Ole Red

$$$ | 5th floor | Downtown Nashville

Highlights

VIP honky-tonk

Music & vibes

Weekend brunch

Ole Red is a multi-story honky-tonk that comes with a (surprisingly) stylish rooftop bar and terrace, where you can enjoy a **VIP patio vibe** and fantastic views over Music City. The 'LA-meets-Lower Broadway' rooftop bar offers an impressive menu of food and drinks, served in a laid-back and genuine atmosphere. Come up for daily fun vibes and on weekend for rooftop brunch.

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Rooftop Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Rooftop bar in Nashville — 14

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

$$ | 3rd floor | Downtown

Highlights

Honky-tonky

Lower Broadway view

Loud & fun

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is a **fun, loud and colorful** venue, located in the heart of downtown Nashville, right next to the Bridgestone Arena. This purple house is three floors of music and vibes, but it also comes with a great rooftop. The perfect rooftop bar in Nashville to bring people from out of town if you want them to experience a real honky tonk evening. Enjoy the live music, from local new-comers to famous country bands, nice views over Broadway and classic pub-grub served with ice cold beers, bourbon and so on.

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Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.

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Rooftop bar Nashville

Rooftop-grade: 7/10

Prime season: Mars-Oct

Residents: 1,8 million

Climate: Humid subtropical

The climate is humid subtropical, which means short and mild winters along with warm and long summers. Perfect for those who likes to visit the rooftop bars located here.

Which are the best rooftops in Nashville? You can find some really good rooftop bars here in Nashville. Many of them inspired by music and also with cool skyline views.

The food and drinks served are often in an classic American way, which goes perfect with the lively atmosphere and music inspired feeling. If you like music and American food, any of the rooftop bars in Nashville will be a perfect spot to visit.

About Nashville

Nashville is the largest city in Tennessee and also the capital of the state. The population in the metropolitan area is 1,8 million. The city is located in the north central part near the Cumberland River. Nashville is of course most famous for its music, but also for the healthcare, publishing, banking and transportation. The nick name “Music city, U.S.A.” comes from the large country music industry.

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