The Absolute Best Sports and Rooftop Bars In Nashville

For an unbeatable skyline view, Up, A Rooftop Lounge is the place to go because the hotel bar and restaurant sit on top of the Fairfield Inn located in The Gulch district.  Grab your cell phone and be ready to take an Instagram worthy photo!

The Bobby Hotel is by far my favorite rooftop bar in Nashville because of the one of kind atmosphere, including a 1956 Scenicrouser bus where visitors can hang out and drink craft cocktails. There are a large bar and patio seating, perfect for lite bites and cocktails. Hotel guests have exclusive access to the pool, but it provides a relaxing backdrop for non-hotel guests as well and it’s my favorite Friday afternoon hangout spot.

L.A. Jackson is a popular hangout in The Gulch area and is located atop of the Thompson Nashville.  L.A. Jackson offers incredible views of the Nashville skyline and with its swanky decor and the great atmosphere it’s also another “must see” while you are visiting music city and looking for the best places to have cocktails.

The beautiful Rare Bird recently made its grand opening in Nashville atop Noelle, a stylish new boutique hotel on 4th Avenue. The views are out of this world and you can see the Cumberland, Nissan Stadium, and the pedestrian bridge all in one turn plus the atmosphere is one to die for from the fireplaces, sofas, and chairs. The Rare Bird should definitely be on your list of rooftop bars to visit in downtown Nashville.

L27 at the Westin Nashville is the city’s tallest rooftop bar, with a pool lounge, tasty drinks, and a stunning view of the skyline.  The Newly remodeled space incorporates Asian-fusion decor and a variety of seating options (like velvet couches, leather banquettes, and wooden chairs). Whether you sit inside or on the patio, it’s an unbelievably swanky experience and is my second favorite rooftop bar in Nashville.  (Can you guess which bar will be my number one pick?

Located on 2nd Avenue, The George Jones has a stunning rooftop area that includes one of the longest bars in Nashville. Enjoy live music, a dedicated Smokehouse menu, and views of the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium so you will right in the thick of things.

The Kung Fu Saloon isn’t known as a “sports bar” but offers everything a sports fan needs and wants in a sports bar including Skee-Ball,  arcade games, and karaoke.  After you have worked up an appetite from watching the draft try their spin on Nashville hot chicken and I promise you will not be disappointed.

Crow’s Nest has everything from daily drink specials, outdoor seating areas, and a little something called the “mimosa bucket”!  Crow’s Nest is one of the best sports bars in the Green Hills’ area with two levels, outdoor seating, chill vibe plus those world famous mimosa buckets which are available Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to close of business.

Acme Feed & Seed is a four-story complex overlooking the river set right on the edge of downtown Nashville.  Acme’s has a little something from everyone even the not so enthusiastic sports wives like me who get dragged along.  If you’re looking for sports, head up to the second floor, which is where the majority of flat screen tv’s are at Acme.  April should be really nice so head on up to the rooftop, which still has plenty of larger than life tv’s so you won’t miss a thing including the stunning views of downtown Nashville.

The Tavern has fourteen screens to watch the game on and you are guaranteed to have plenty of access to the draft and plenty of beer along with food to keep you energized. Show up for Tavern’s famous brunch menu and then kick back and relax until it’s time for the festivities.