Aerial is a gorgeous venue! You have a perfect view of the Batman building from the rooftop. I went here for a happy hour event sponsored by my job. They served us delicious appetizers, including mini hot chicken bites, cheeseburger sliders, chicken sliders, mini grilled cheese, and these little skewers with mozzarella, basil, and tomato. The bartenders were very friendly and efficient. They didn't have a huge selection, and the drinks were a little high-priced, although comparable to other places downtown. I liked that the bar was accessible from both inside and outside, and both the indoor and outdoor areas were welcoming and comfortable. They had comfortable couches to relax on as well as tables that you could stand at in order to have a conversation. The only complaint I had was that they ran out of food less than halfway through our event. I'm not sure if that was entirely their fault, though; we were a huge group (~200 people) and were very hungry! I would definitely like to come back here again, although I'm not sure when that will be since it is not open to the public and is only reserved for private events. Maybe I'll get lucky and know someone who has their wedding reception there or something! read more

Aerial - View from the outdoor rooftop bar! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I feel like Aerial's old reviews are out of date and no longer valid. Therefore: TA-DA! I am here to update you! Aerial is no longer open to the public. Apparently it used to be open on Sunday's, but that was before my time. It is now a clean lined, beautiful private venue overlooking Broadway. I attended a good friend's wedding reception there this past weekend and was excited to wander my way to the rooftop. Security was great, the bar staff was excellent and I truly enjoyed the view. It was nice to have your own private oasis on Broadway while looking down at the hustle and bustle of the Honky Tonk scene. Since this space is mostly an open-air patio, I was a little nervous about the weather. The glassed-in room with couches was cute though. Although not a huge space, I would definitely recommend Aerial for smaller, more intimate parties. read more

Aerial is an exception to the downtown Broadway area, which is mostly populated with bars and clubs that are heavily populated by tourists. It's also one of the more unique places in town, and coming here always makes me feel like I'm part of a secret club. I guess part of the reason for this is because you can't just stumble into Aerial, you have to already be coming here or else you'd never find it. It is located on the roof of the building that holds Paradise Park and Big Bang. While those two establishments have massive neon signs advertising their wear abouts, Aerial is completely unmarked. Next to the Big Bang there's a small hallway that leads to an elevator where there's usually somebody checking id's. You jump on the elevator and the bouncer pushes the button for 'Penthouse' and then you're off. The elevator opens up to the interior lounge area of Aerial. There's a small collection of comfy but stylish couches and tables where you can sit and relax. The main part of the bar is located to the left of the elevator and they serve up cocktails and generic bottled beers. Their beverages are fairly pricey, but the cocktails tend to be fairly stout. The most amazing thing about this place is that it is on a rooftop. The views here are amazing, and they maximize them as much as they can. The majority of the place is actually open air, but they put up tarps and canopies with space heaters when it is cold out. My first visit here was in the early fall when the weather was still nice so everything was open, and it was a fantastic experience. You can walk around three of the four sides of the roof, each of which reveal a stunning view of downtown Nashville. You have access to the bar while you're outside through a roll up window, which is nice if you're enjoying the view or the weather, or just want to avoid the longer lines inside. They host a variety of events here, there's a weekly local dance party hosted by Happy Valley, and I hear Sunday nights they have some sort of hip hop/dance thing that sounds pretty cool. Sometimes they pair drink specials with certain events, so don't be afraid to ask the bartenders if they have anything going on. Local bands here play sometimes, which is typically the reason I visit. Their stage set up is outside, which during the warm weather the tall surrounding buildings make for some rather visually stunning backdrop. I often feel like I'm in a music video when I come here. The crowd can really vary depending on what event is happening as does the cover charge, and the place on a whole is pretty small. On more packed nights it's not quite as fun, but still cooler than a lot of the places that surround it. There's also only one of each bathroom, so expect to wait in line for awhile. And since you mainly access the place via elevator, it can take a while to leave when its time to go, unless you feel up to walking down the several flights of stairs that is. The main thing that I don't like about this place is the horrible parking dilemma caused by its location. Being that it is smack on the main strip downtown, it doesn't have its own parking lot and there aren't even too many close by to choose from. Usually I end up paying to park in a lot several blocks away and making the long dark walk to and from Broadway. Be careful not to park in a lot that tows, if you don't have to pay for a spot, you shouldn't park there. The best way to go is to get a cab, but I know that isn't always an option. read more

Aerial is one of those secret clubs that often gets forgotten. It is not a winter venue and is located on top of the big bang and consists of literally being on top of the roof with an open sky and a few couches....which makes it particularly a summer hotspot. To my knowledge, it was only open on Sunday nights and was so packed it was hard to get in. To get to the top floor, you have to enter into the Big Bang and ride the elevator up to the fourth floor. The only horrible thing about this place is the bathroom. There is one stall for women and one stall for men. If you really have to go, the chances are you are going to wait a loooonnnggg time. But other than that, is super fun. I have met a lot of really classy people there and always usually have ended up debating the law or some political matter--but hey, for me that is a good night :) read more

Aerial is a very hip rooftop bar above the Big Bang Bar and Paradise Park downtown. It is probably the only place downtown that doesn't feel touristy, perhaps because tourists have no idea it's hidden up there. They host the semi-regular Happy Valley dance parties which are filled with throngs of the young and hip. After waiting in the painfully slow line, you are escorted in a private elevator to the roof. There is one main bar and two make-shift ones set up in the corners of the outer patio during big events. The bar can be a bit pricy, but if you ask around you can find great specials for the hip yet broke. Last night's party featured $1 PBR. The view is unparalleled. The whole place just feels cool. It is definitely worth the $5 to attend the next party on the roof at Aerial so check it out. read more

This place is the only decent club left in Nashville. Everything else is closing or closed already. I mean, they have happy valley party one friday every month so it doesn't get old. It usually costs 5 or 10 dollars to get in, but worth it if you want to hang out with people other than the typical vandy crowd. But don't get me wrong, the vandy kids (frat boys) still show up randomly in droves. ahhh. sigh. Sunday nights are pretty fun. The club is on broadway, but it's kind of hidden, which is why i love it. Plus, it's at the top of the building so you can see all of nashville. Pretty sweet. read more

I am visiting Nashville, and was hoping to check this place out. Unfortunately, it is no longer open to the public, even on Sundays. It is only a venue for private events, thus the low vote; it shouldn't be listed so high as a night spot since, well, it's not anymore. read more

We host an annual event at Aerial and year after year, it only gets better! Besides the unforgettable views of downtown Nashville - that will knock your guests socks off! - the staff at Aerial is a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Kasey makes a seamless transition by booking the space and giving you the tools necessary to enhance your guests experience. While onsite, Nicole and Toby, are amazing with customer service and making things happen both for the planner and guests. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish! read more

Aerial is by far the coolest roof top bar in Nashville. It is located downtown right off of Broadway above the Big Bang. I have never been that big of a fan of Big Bang, but I definitely like Arial. They have a bar set up with lots of premium liquors and a fairly good selection of beer. The real reason to go to Arial is to relax, have some drinks, and take in the view of music city. Arial can definitely get packed and really rowdy on weekends so be prepared. read more

The atmosphere at Aerial is amazing. Great place to take a date or friends and feel urban-sheik, drinking outside and sitting right in the middle of downtown lights/horizon. Aerial might be my favorite bar around if not for the incredibly slow bar service. Drink before ya come, and you'll be aight :) read more

Went to a group event here up on the top floor. They didn't have any knives so we all ate greasy friend chicken and friend Mac and cheese with our hands. Ran out of fried chicken midway through buffet line which was upsetting. Elevator smelled like someone was smoking a cigarette inside. Wine served in a plastic water cup. They entirely forgot our vegetarian entree. But honestly, not a single knife in the house? We're not at the airport!! read more

I had an interesting experience here. They definitely aren't ready for the larger parties over 100 people. They changed our chef without notifying us (until the day of when they gave all of our guests something completely different and lesser quality). Aerial ended up giving us a refund on the food from Merchant's. It was embarrassing for us. Good food was something that was important to us. Even though they were nice enough to refund us for lesser quality food, it still put a damper on our wedding day and an unwanted surprise. Money cannot change this. They also don't seem have any standard protocol for when fights break out and the coordinator became really angry with me (the bride) although I had nothing to do with the fight. She later apologized for blowing up at me, but again, it's something you can't take back even though I forgave her (and also felt bad for what had happened, but I think that we could have addressed it after the wedding). Also, you have to rent all of the tables, chairs, plates, silverware EVERYTHING even fire extinguishers for this venue. When you get the first Music City Tents and Events quote for this, just double it and that is what your bill will be for the final day. You will almost always have to have the tent, since Nashville weather is unpredictable and it rains at least once every day for a short period of time during April - June. Just plan on that ahead of time. It's $1,250 for the tent. Lastly, the seating chart was not followed on the wedding day and my parents were put all the way in the back, away from our sweetheart table. It was just a little odd. I understand that the seating chart had to be changed, but it would have been nice if she consulted one of our contacts on "everyone but the bride/groom" list to make sure that everything was set out correctly. This was the last of my worries and not a big deal but just for any future brides who are using this venue, just make sure you have a floor plan for rain and shine. So the location is amazing, but if you want a 5 star event, this is not the place to do it. read more

BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE!!!!! My groom was the best part of the entire night and made this the best night of my life!!! OUR WEDDING!!!! Aerial was the perfect venue for our night. I couldn't have dreamed our night being any more perfect. My groom & I visited several other venues in Nashville and knew as soon as we seen Aerial that this was the place. Aerial is on a rooftop and has out of this world views of downtown Nashville. Kasey and her staff made this entire experience so easy for us and unforgettable. I just told Kasey what I wanted and she made it all happen. She put me in the hands of a wonderful photographer, DJ, took care of all the food and so may other things. I had ZERO stress with my wedding. We are already planning future events at Aerial. If you planning a wedding, corporate event, family gathering etc., pick Aerial!!! You will not be disappointed. Thanks again to Kasey and the staff at Aerial for making this a night we will never forget. Special thanks to my wonderful groom for making this all happen. Your my dream come true!!! It's the pleasure of my life to be YOUR WIFE! Love you baby! read more

Initially, this looked like a great location for my 2013 wedding reception. However, red flags went up from the beginning. It started with me making a phone call and leaving my information, hoping they would get back to me. After a week, I sent a very unhappy email stating that I was very interested in their venue for my reception, but the number I had called (the one listed to contact) sent me to a voicemail and I never heard back from the person in charge of booking Aerial. I received a very apologetic email from someone other than the person listed as who to contact on their website, but was simply happy to have heard from someone. However, when my fiance and I arrived for our appointment with Christina we waited 15 minutes and no one ever came to meet us. I promptly sent an email on my phone to the woman stating that if no one could find time to meet us, we had no interest in doing business with them. If you can get them to show interest in you, maybe it would be a great venue, but otherwise not worth the fight to even contact them. read more