This is the place to be if you are coming into town or if you're a local in your 20s or 30s! The drinks are great, the views are even better. There's typically a DJ and it's typically shoulder to shoulder in the summer time. read more

Great views from this rooftop restaurant! We had dinner for our work meeting here so we were in one section of the restaurant. They had a custom pasta station where you could choose your pasta (penne or spaghetti), sauce (marinara or pesto) and various add one - veggies, garlic, cheese. There was also some salad and pulled pork and bbq chicken. Later we went and hung out on the roof deck itself standing around one of the round tables. It was great weather warm. There was a tree with lights on its branches which added to the beautiful ambiance. It was fairly crowded given it was a Wednesday night. Service was friendly. Overall a good time! read more

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The vibes are immaculate! What a sweet rooftop with gorgeous views! And I'm quite literally obsessed with their Prosecco Pop drink that I plan my trips to Nashville around whenever they have this drink in season. I've always had a great experience here and it's super easy to get into last minute without reservations! read more

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I think the bartender drugged me and my friends. I was with my fiancé and our couple friends. My fiancé got a beer and was fine, but I got a cocktail and so did the other couple. It was my first drink of the night and I ended up puking in the bathroom. The other couple ubered home and blacked out. read more

L.A. Jackson is where you go when you want vibes with a side of skyline--and maybe a little trouble. It's got that upscale-college feel in the best way possible: good music, a fun crowd, and an indoor/outdoor setup that keeps the energy flowing no matter the weather. Think polished but not pretentious--perfect for people in their 20s and 30s who want something a little more elevated than the usual Broadway scene. This was my favorite go-to with my single girlfriends around 10 p.m.--ideal for a couple of cocktails before heading out for the night. It's social without being chaotic, and yes, it's a great spot to meet people if you're open to that kind of evening. Drinks are definitely on the pricier side, but the espresso martini is worth it. (Strong, smooth, and just the right amount of buzz--literal and otherwise.) If you're visiting Nashville or just want something local that feels a little more luxe, this is the move. read more

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Great view of Nashville! Excellent decor. Amazing bartenders. Delicious cocktails and mocktails. Highly recommend if you want to lounge on a rooftop! read more

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My favorite rooftop bar in the Gulch area for ambiance, cocktails, and the views! We were there on Labor Day weekend, and they had great music playing along with a disco ball I noticed! read more

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Probably the best rooftop bar in the Gulch area. Nicely curated cocktail menu and full bar with top notch service. Street parking is very reasonable in this area if you're not staying at the hotel. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating so you can come regardless of the weather. They open early enough to grab drinks for happy hour or enjoy a late night cocktail under the stars read more

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I think LA Jackson is one of Nashville's most overrated rooftops. The tree lit up in the middle of the roof is cool, and you do get a nice view of the city. But the good vibes basically stop there. I always see a line winding down the street with people waiting to enter. Then once you're in, you have to wait at the crowded bar for what seems like an eternity to get some average but overpriced cocktails. You will most likely have to stand unless you stalk a seating area and sit down right as someone is leaving. I just don't really understand the hype and why people wait in line when there are so many other options around town. read more

The ambiance was great . Loved the rooftop . They had a live dj to keep the vibe going . Servers were attentive even on a busy Saturday night . read more

I don't know if it was because there was like 2 or 3 weddings that night but it was super crowded and the drinks were lackluster. The view was what you would think it would be. Not the funniest experience. If I'm in the area I probably would skip this one read more

Cute rooftop bar on too of the Hyatt with great views of the city. They have a great cocktail menu and it was perfect temperature to sit near the doors when we went. read more

Came here for a reunion with some friends and a birthday celebration. Overall I have to say the time spent all together on the rooftop was memorable! However, the service and experience could have been slightly better. For starters, it would have been nice to acknowledge the birthday girl - whether that be a small cake or some kind of drink or meal. It shows the intention of the restaurant and how LA Jackson would valuable their own customers. Second, one of us found hair in our food. And although that happens in general - it's unfortunate that it was a part of our first experience here (to find something disturbing in our food). Lastly - service took awhile. Not sure if it was the kitchen being backed up but it took some time to get the food. That said, the ambiance and general environment was nice. Just slight reservations in some areas. read more

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Last minute decided to stop in for a quick bite. It did the trick. Definitely a spot for the views and the barrages more than the food though. Our service was decent but because we weren't drinking we didn't stay long. While it was good, I wouldn't necessarily crave it. If I were to rate, I'd give it a 6/10 read more

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Elegance and classy rooftop bar located in gulch with cocktails that are crafted well and not too overpriced. The alcohol tax will set you back a bit so just be mindful about that. read more

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At night this place becomes a very trendy club like atmosphere and it's definitely the place to be. However, The bartenders and security here are exceptionally rude and unpleasant. The bartenders will roll their eyes when you order a drink and make a big stink about doing their job. Certainly a vibe killer. Security is on a mega power trip and such small man energy. The wait staff is very kind and makes up for the subpar level of service from the rest of the staff. Is it fun? Sure. But it is also a bit frustrating in parts? Yes. read more

Ahhhh I hate leaving less than average reviews but that's just what this place called for... we had a party of 8 on June 16th, 2024 and the total bill was $370 with 6/8 girls getting 1 drink each.. the pricing isn't so bad if the food is delicious. BUT the food.... the "glitter chicken" was quite literally just Tyson frozen chicken tenders with frozen fries cooked and topped with purple edible glitter... the girls did say that the overhang burger was "okay" and the mac and cheese was good! The venison poppers are not at all what traditional poppers are like, although not bad, just different. The best part of the meal was probably the pizza hand pies. We also had a girl who was allergic to tree nuts which we noted prior to ordering and they failed to mention the appetizer (2 which were shared among the table) contained peanuts. We had to ask and by the time they came over everyone had already finished the appetizers and the girl just didn't have any (just in case, and thank goodness she didn't). So yeah... the drinks look pretty... but the food has unnecessary garnishes (flowers and glitter) and tastes very average (if not below average). Would not return here again unless coming for an outdoor patio rooftop drink (for the views), never for food. The service for a Sunday morning was friendly... although not fantastic... when they came out they didn't hand the plates to the right person, not a single time. They also hardly checked on the table which just makes it difficult to be happy to pay the $20 gratuity fee. read more

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We came for drinks and ended up getting dessert and drinks. Everyone was having a time out under the sun. The dessert and drinks were amazing. I'd love to come back at night read more

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The drinks were so good!!! I was really excited for the burger because it was described as a smashburger with caramelized onions and pickles and fried egg. It was no smashed at all it tasted like a frozen burger. My friend got the ham Sammy and it was so good! And my other friend got the pizza hand pies and loved them. The breakfast potatoes were delicious. The service was great, we loved our waitress. They had a dj for brunch and she was great! The rooftop gives you a great view and we loved it!! read more

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Amazing drinks and view of the city!! Great place to meet friends and start the night off. Only wish there was more outside signage as we had a hard time finding it! read more

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My hubby & I LOVE catching a before or after dinner drink at this swanky bar. The bartenders are always so great & the views of downtown Nashville are stunning! Just FYI, LA Jackson is the rooftop bar located at The Thompson Hotel. It is bit hard to find if you are not familiar with the area. There is a parking garage right across the street so very convenient. Also, there are plenty of other cool spots to hit in the area. I would absolutely love to give y'all a perfect 5/5 but no can do on account of the fact you do not serve the basics like a Pinot Grigio. I was expecting a wider array of wines to choose from in this higher end bar. I hope one day you will consider adding a Pinot Grigio (Terlato, Maso Canali) or an Albarino. read more

They advertised an event with special food and drink that they never had. Wasted our entire afternoon thanks to their lies and false advertising. Never going back to this overpriced crappy establishment again. read more

When I was planning my trip to Nashville, L.A. Jackson was at the top of the recommendation list...so we made our way Thursday night. The guy checking IDs at the front was really friendly, great experience with him. The bartenders were all quick to serve and did it with a smile on their face, we greatly appreciated the service all around! I had the There's No Ex in Espresso - super yummy! Perfect ration between espresso and alcohol. It was realllyyyyy strong. My bestie had their frosè and she had a similar opinion - drink was good, dredging but strong. Lol drinks are well worth your money here. The issue we had was the music. It was like tropical night or something? It was giving Tulum vibes but without the good beats. Lol it wasn't dancing music. Honestly reminded me of like forest sounds. Lol not to mention the DJ took forever to switch it up. The reviews I read said they play hip hop music and we were hoping to have a good night away from Broadway but that just wasn't the case. Needless to say, it wasn't our vibe and we were quick to down or drinks and move on to the next bar. read more

4.5 stars. My friend took me here because HER friend said she should go. Love a good recommendation, especially when it's a rooftop bar. GORGEOUS views of Nashville. Took us awhile to find the elevator leading to L.A. Jackson, but I'm sure the Thompson Hotel staff gets asked all the time. Service is overall fantastic. Chill people with on-point fashion. We ordered Bloody Marys, because why not? These were super tasty and adorned with fresh garnishes. The fries and flatbread get a solid 4-star rating. Furniture didn't feel the cleanest, but outdoor patio furniture often isn't, and it had just rained. I would go out of my way to come back to L.A. Jackson for the drinks and photo-ops, and even try to stay at this hotel! read more

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There is a variety of parking options which are parking garages, private lots or street street parking. Valet is there but I'm assuming is for the hotel guests. To get to the LA Jackson: Rooftop Bar and Restaurant you'll enter through the Thompson Nashville Hotel's lobby then to elevator (right of the lobby). The vibe, view and drinks were great, haven't gotten no food from them yet but will return. You can order at the bar or tabletop. It's a menu less restaurant as well, QR CODE is on their tabletops. Our waiter was great, he was attentive when needed and asked. read more

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The views here are spectacular and it's a nice part of the city! I've been here a couple of times and both times were enjoyable. Service could have been a little better as I waited over 20mins for someone to approach me but no complaints on the actual food or drinks. read more

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Nice mix of indoor and outdoor space. Great for groups too. We were a large group of ten, and they did a great spread for us. Service was attentive. I was happy with the beer selection and the Homestyle by Beared Iris Brewing was one of the best beers I had in Nashville in total. Three people ordered Mansplain drinks and one of them was served in a glass with a small clothes pin label of "in a 'man' glass" attached to it. Why the others did not have it, as they all looked 100% identical, I am not sure. It was quirky enough to add some more fun to the night and I didn't want to ask to spoil the moment. read more

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Such a fun place to see! We went on a random cloudy Monday night and were seated immediately. Drinks, atmosphere, view and service were all great. Fair warning, I have heard that on weekends it gets crazy and is a very long wait. Would recommend going on a weeknight closer to dinner time! read more

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One of the best rooftops in Nashville, hands down. It's on the top floor of The Thompson Hotel, which is another one of my favorite places to stay in town. Great views, great drinks and all around a great spot to be when you're in town (or even if you live there). Our server was great - I could've used two more rounds of him coming by our table - we had 6 people and needed one more drink at the end of our night. But overall very good considering how busy it was and how the servers had to cover inside tables as well as the actual rooftop (outside). I have visited L.A. Jackson pretty much every time I've come up to Nashville, and I will continue to do so. Cheers! read more

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They rejected my friend as soon as she stepped off of the elevator. No reason given. I confronted the front desk, they had zero objective proof of the fact that she had been drinking. My friend had two drinks before entering this bar. Assholes. read more

I did not know what to expect at L.A. Jackson, but I was happily surprised. L.A. Jackson is a fun and lively rooftop bar/restaurant. It's a great place to grab drinks and a snack. I recommend the "Garlic Parmesan Fries" and the "Likes & Clicks". read more

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My friend wanted to check out a rooftop bar, so we made our way here. It's located inside the Thompson Hotel into this gorgeous rooftop. Upon entering, you walk into a beautiful bar that is a centerpiece in this place. When you head out to the patio, there's a perfect view of downtown Nashville. It's nice to see the view from afar when you're not in the middle of the downtown rooftop bars. For drinks, they have a few creative and fancy cocktails. I had the Time of Opportunity ($13), consisting of Tokyo Japanese whiskey, Pimms, cherry, lemon, pineapple, and absinthe. The drinks are pretty and so is the view. They even named a drink Social Media Influencer, which says it all here. read more

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We got the glitter chicken and a spicy margarita, but the skillet brownie was incredible! The views were great, the service was also great. I would love to come back and try the brunch read more

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Glad we made this the last stop for our Saturday bar hoping because they had a DJ and the scenery was beautiful. The DJ was diverse and had people moving. It was a vibe. This is a rooftop bar with an inside and outside. Outside is first come first serve. I should've done more research because they only had like 4 menu options. I was a little disappointed. We settled on fries which were good. My tequila drink was spicy! But I made it through. Drinks you can expect to be about $15 for the ambiance. read more

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Finally visited this gorgeous rooftop for the first time and I'm so excited to take people back to it. What a beautiful view especially at sunset. Great music and vibes throughout. Not very crowded when I went on a Wednesday evening but that was great with me. Comfy seating, tasty drinks, nice staff. I'll be back! read more

This place was recommended to me and so I decided to check it out. Pretty good menu selection. My main concern was all the roaches. It. Was. So. Many. Roaches. I've heard the service was great, but I couldn't stay for the food because of the roaches. The Ambience was nice though. Except for the coke in the bathroom, but I know you can't exactly control that as an establishment. This place has potential, but there are a few things they really have to address if they want customers to be comfortable enough to come spend some money with them. read more

Abbie made our night as our bartender! She sent us champagne flute shots after telling her we were here celebrating our 5 yr anniversary! Great atmosphere and great Nashville view! read more

The food was 2/10 and no flavor. Nothing special. The drinks were amazing so 10/10 if I come back it would def not be for the food. Views 10/10 server amazing and quick with the drinks. read more

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Such a vibe! The rooftop at night is such a beautiful scenic view of Downtown Nashville, it was bit cold while I was there (March) but I totally recommend it nonetheless. The ambiance is just overall classy. The drinks are good! My favorite was the frozé, it was exactly as you would expect. Now for the food - Shrimp toast was good but too oily for my liking. The flavor was on point, but I felt the bread was slightly on the softer side because of the extra oil. Prosciutto grilled cheese was good, nothing to drool over. I would def come back again, more so for the drinks, ambiance & the beautiful views! read more

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Love this place! Good vibes, amazing views, and amazing staff. Shoutout to Abbie and Matt for making our night special