Glad this rooftop is still open through the pandemic! It's got a smaller area but the staff have done a good job keeping everyone spaced out. Staff wear masks and gloves and they use paper menus! None of the cocktails on the menu really stood out to me so I asked the waitress to ask the bar tenders to make me something and they did a great job! Service was very slow hence the 4 stars but it's on our pandemic friendly list! read more

Rare Bird - The view - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The cocktails are overly priced and not very good flavor profiles. The views from the rooftop are gorgeous and I love the seating they have. I would recommend going just for these but they need to work on their drink menu! read more

Rare Bird - Boozy slushy w/a great view? - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I recently came for a wedding to the Noelle hotel and I wanted to come back and show my colleague how much fun the rooftop was and the bartender was vaguely acknowledging us, not listening, did not provide any recommendations. I was highly disappointment is the lack hospitality that I redirected. Please improve your staffs performance. I won't be back. And I'm a local in walking distance. read more

Loved this rooftop bar! Two wood burning fire places!! Incredible views!! We were greeted by Juan who gave us a tour and explained the concept. James, the bar manager, elaborated on their offerings. The menu is small, but delicious...mainly raw bar focused. We had a fabulous mahi-mahi ceviche with plantains. My husband ordered a half dozen oysters and raved. The bartender Jared was very skilled, and mixed up an amazing Bourbon Manhattan. If you are looking for a full meal, go downstairs to MakeReady Libations. But be sure to stop here before or after dinner. It was a little cool to spend too much time outside, but on nice days, seating will likely be in high demand. This is not a huge space, but it is lovely. You can valet for $7, I believe. Met the coolest couple visiting from Florida and just thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. This space will likely be for a more low key crowd, instead of Broadway revelers. Just fine by me! The music is piped in, not live. On Titans game days, you can take in the sounds of the game, as the view of the stadium is expansive. But if you want to watch, make note that there are no television sets. They are open from 4 pm-on during the week, and on Sundays they open at 1! read more

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The atmosphere here is amazing! The fires provide a nice ambiance and the drinks are good too. read more

Rare Bird - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Roof top bars used to be a rare find in downtown, now they are everywhere. Rare Bird is not so rare. Rare Bird has some positives and some negatives. To start with the good, it's clean and has a good set up. They control how many people can go on the roof, which is a plus. They have a baby changing table in their bathroom. I'm a fan of the view, it's dead center of Nissan, but a view of downtown is always preferable. The ceviche was tasty and I had one of my favorite cocktails in all of Nashville! It was a pina colada, spicy, fernet drink. No it doesn't make sense, but it's the only way to describe it. The negative, they control the amount of people who can go on the roof. Be prepared to wait an hour. The bar seats, while super fashionable, are not comfortable. They offer a menu with entrees and they are NOT entrees. They are appetizers and should be labeled appropriately. Eat before you go or eat after, but you cannot survive on chips and ceviche. I also noticed something about the staff, maybe it was just the night I was there, but perhaps you will too. It's cool, almost too cool for school, but I still enjoyed it and I will still go back. It's a rooftop bar with good seating and cocktails. It checks most of the boxes! Pro tip - they will text you when your "table" is ready so head down to the speakeasy and grab a cocktail while you wait. read more

This was a cute chic rooftop bar. The prices for drinks were a little on the pricey, but when you're on vacation m, that's okay read more

Rare Bird - This is the TBD or TBC, can't remember! But super delicious - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Low key hoping this place doesn't get too popular because the chill vibes, modern decor, and yummy craft cocktails paired with the amazing views seem to be somewhat underrated compared to other busy rooftop bars in Nashville. Be prepared to pay a price for the drinks (average about $13 for cocktail), but it's a great gem & would highly recommend for a fun night out on the town! read more

Rare Bird - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I am a sucker for a rooftop bar and this one was beyond expectation. Incredible downtown views, huge out door deck, and larger bartop for lots of people. Service could be quicker, but they have a small fun menu for drinks and snacks. The hotel itself is great with lots of old time charm and easy walking to everything you want. read more

The Noelle hotel is a beautiful remodel on 4th Avenue downtown and Rare Bird is an awesome rooftop bar on top of the building. To get to the roof you need to go to the host stand all the way to the back left past the front desk. They monitor the number of guests that can go up, and when I visited I got up right away because I had friends upstairs. The bar is open and u-shaped and they also have two seating areas with a fireplace and couch seating. It was busy when I was here on a Friday night and we had issues with service multiple times which was a bit frustrating. I sampled some cocktails; the frozen mimosa and isla de muerta which was vodka, chili, pineapple and cinnamon. The drinks are pricey; $13.00 each but you are definitely paying for the ambiance and awesome view. It's a gorgeous place to watch the sunset and hang out, and overall I had a good experience I just wish the service at the bar was better. read more

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Paid $12 for this. Three pieces of cheese, a glass full of olives, no meat, jam/jellies, or bread. Asked the server when I received the items where was the bread/crackers, jam /jelly, or meat???? & nothing was done to better the situation considering there was no spiced salami and a lack of Provolone. Also, does not provide a sunset view. I'm a local and was so excited to spend my night here watching the sunset but the building does not provide ANY view of the sunset. And the antipasti does not include everything that is listed. Also management does not do anything to better the situation if looking for an escalation. 1/10 recommend overall waste of money. read more

Rare Bird - I was so excited to spend my night here watching the sunset but the building does not provide ANY view of the sunset. - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Great spot to hang in Nashville. Awesome views. Great servers and service. Love this place. 2 fireplaces, bar and courtyard seating. Good mix. read more

Rare Bird - One of two rooftop fireplaces. - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Classic roof top bar that hasn't disappointed me yet. I've always had a great time with the staff here too

Will never come here again. They are charging 2.5% fee for using a credit card. Seriously?! It's an expensive cocktail bar and they are charging for that. They also added a 2.25% fee for the kitchen staff, why do I have to pay for that. Liquor tax and these fees equate to 30% of your bill, plus 20% tip that is legit HALF of your bill. Ridiculous. read more

Lovely rooftop located atop the gorgeous Hotel Noelle down the block from Printers Alley. Visited on a rainy sunday morning aroud noon and had the whole place to ourselves! In addition to the fact that they had just opened I think the rain kept people away. Walking out of the elevator you enter a rectangular bar space in the center, surrounded by bar stools on all 4 sides. Walk straight through past the fancy restrooms to the outdoor seating and a view of the batman building and the rest of downtown Nashville. The outdoor section loops in a L and the longer side is separated from the left side of the rectangular bar by a glass partition. This side offers a view of Nissan stadium - home of the Tennessee Titans. Although it had stopped raining by the time we got her, the outdoor furniture was all soaked so we decided to sit at one of the multitude of barstools. They offered an extensive array of craft cocktails based off a variety of liquors to suit every palate. Juleps seem to be their specialty so we started with those. Served in copper tumblers, the juleps were flavorful and packed quite a punch as you'd expect from $14+ dollar cocktails. Definitely worth the expense. I had the Nashville Julep made with Dickel 12 whiskey and loved it! Also tried the european standard old fashioned which was on point in a city with high standards for these kind of cocktails. Didn't try the snacks because had lunch reservations after. The were in the middle of a menu transition when we visited so a few of the cocktails were unavailable but I was very happy with the ones I got regardless. Felt like our very own private rooftop experience. Can't beat that for a sunday afternoon. Would love to go back and check out the view at night. read more

Awesome view of Nashville, rooftop was not busy at all! Popcorn app was super good, fries were crispy -- only thing was we ordered a burger and they forgot it but the staff was helpful when we followed up. It was 50 minutes late and they didn't compensate us at all which was lame read more

Fun rooftop bar atop the Noelle Hotel. We went mid-afternoon for some day drinking to unwind after brunch and shopping. The crafted cocktail list is impressive, and they have several local and regional beer options. They even have a couple of draft wines. Views of the city are very cool, and they have lots of comfy seating in conversation groups and at the bar. Service was good, with our server checking on us regularly and making appropriate menu recommendations. read more

Rare Bird - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

One of my favorite rooftops in nashville. It's small and intimate. There can be a wait at times but it's because they make sure it doesn't get overcrowded like other downtown rooftops. I am a local and love this spot. read more

This place has everything we were looking for in a rooftop bar in Nashville! The drinks are incredible, the vibe is immaculate, and the view is astounding. Try their take on a frozen rose: you won't be disappointed! read more

If you have never been here it's a must see!!! I visit Nashville all the time and this is my favorite place to visit!!It's the Best rooftop view in downtown!!! The bartenders are very talented and extremely friendly!!! I had the Redbird cocktail and my boyfriend had an Old fashion. I recommend to everyone visiting or living in Nashville!!!! read more

This is one of Nashville's many cool rooftop bars in the age of the trend really taking off. Sexy, breezy, with a mostly-good view (except the giant black box eating up light that is the AT&T infrastructure building). Good menu, nice seating options, and loaded with some of the sexiest clientele. Nice spot to pick up or to take a date. Conveniently on top of a very fine hotel.... read more

When you want to enjoy a nice roof top without the hustle and bustle of going down on Broadway, Rare Bird is a wonderful alternative. The view isn't as breath taking as some other roof tops in Nashville, at best, you get a nice view of the stadium, a bit of the river and other massive surrounding buildings. But nonetheless, it's a super chill vibe, with nice tunes and a good cocktail and snacks menu. This will definitely be a summer go to! read more

Rare Bird - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Well, the hard thing about Nashville now is that we have so many options; this place is not a rare enough bird that we'll keep coming back with a subpar experience. We tried visiting Rare Bird twice. The first time, we wandered the hotel before we finally found out where to actually go to find the place. It's a little confusing to find the correct elevator. They quoted a 45-minute wait, so we moved on since our schedule was somewhat tight. It seemed a bit pretentious, but I figured we might give it a fair try another day. A few days later, actually, we tried again with some friends. It was an overcast day, and the roof was not full, so we were able to go right on up in their cute vintage-style elevator. Once upstairs, the staff greeted us with smirks and mild disgust. Seriously, I've never been to a bar where people looked less happy to have customers. It's cute upstairs. They have some greenery, which is nice and environmentally kind. Their view of the AT&T bldg makes for a great quintessential Nashville photograph. The bar & bar stools are pretty, albeit not so comfortable that you want to stay for long. Which is good since people are likely waiting downstairs for you to leave. The cocktails are batch, so don't expect that they can change the liquor for you. This is sad since this is Nashville, and whiskey matters even in a cocktail. The 'tender said she wouldn't be able to use my preferred whiskey but then ended up pouring the cocktail for me, after all--probably since they weren't too busy. I'm not sure that would happen often. I was grateful, though, and that was the first almost-smile we received. After several questions and determination, I was finally able to connect with one of the bartenders who ended up being quite nice once I forced it. Food is limited. We had a small charcuterie board and BBQ chips & french onion dip. I don't need a bartender to be my BFF. It's just nice to feel welcomed, and I don't sense this place specializes in welcoming. The Bobby, four doors down, is a bit more delightful and larger. read more

The rooftop bar is great, the view is beautiful and the cocktails are delicious. The staff is super friendly, I'll definitely come back IF they make one change... the bar chairs. They're so uncomfortable, I would rather stand, but if I'm going to enjoy a cocktail on a rooftop, I want to sit and relax. And those chairs don't make it a comfortable setting. read more

Rare Bird - Nashville Julep and Bourbon - Lounges Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The brunch here is delish! The bag drinks are really fun too. Just make sure to reserve your spot since they are so popular!

I'm a local and This is my FAVORITE spot to hang out after my shows! It's a rooftop, yes, they're others around, but NOT like this one! Don't listen to the naysayers, take it from someone who knows! People are great, drinks are great, food is great! Tell them Jamie the Pianoman sent you! read more

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We called ahead and were told no list, no wait, no problem. We came there 30 minutes later after paying $20 to park downtown. Told no room at the inn. read more

Came here on a Saturday morning, we had a male bartender as our main server and I'm sad to say he did not give my party a good experience at all. His attitude was very poor towards us and made what should have been an amazing experience very unenjoyable. Other than him the female bartenders were amazing and the food was delicious. I wouldn't go back. read more

3.5. Come for the ambience and aesthetic but little else. It is obviously new and will appeal to the young/hip/trendy crowd that is increasingly seen around Nashville (this is not neccessarily a bad thing), along with spectacular views it is worth a visit. I have to be completely honest in my reviews so I will let you know about the negatives. First of all there is only one small elevator to get here and it is tricky to find (part of the aesthetic I'm sure) so booking something is probably the only way you will get in on the weekend. Second they appear to be a cocktail bar but there are not many cocktails to choose from, and the ones they have will likely be weak and more fruity than flavorful/potent. I had one of the "custom" cocktails that listed whiskey as it's base. The Whiskey was listed but not tasted, instead it was an overly pulpy orange juice with a dash of alcohol flavor. I would have sampled other cocktails but my associates drinks and attitude made me think that I would not have been any more impressed. I work nearby so this was an after work gathering. I may return to try something else and possibly alter my rating, but as it stands currently this is more of a fancy date spot than a good after work spot. read more

I haven't tried their food but their cocktails are unique and so flavorful! The roof top bar on a Saturday night had the best tunes playing and the bartenders were friendly and gave great recommendations. A great starting out spot for a girls night out. read more

stayed at the noelle recently and loved this rooftoop bar. such a good Negroni that I went back for another after dinner! highly recommend the views and hotel here. read more

I came here for my birthday and it did not disappoint! They we're sweet enough to accommodate our bigger party. the drinks are so tasteful and the food was yummy! we had a few appetizers before we headed over for dinner. The service was amazing. We all agreed that we would be back! read more

One of the best places I've been to in Nash! Me and my bestie love the food, drinks, service and views! Highly recommend!

Fabulous service with an even more fabulous view. Very instagramable and trendy but not unapproachable. I took my grandparents here to celebrate my grandmother's retirement and they were so tickled about what a lovely space it was. The staff were really attentive. The food was fabulous - we did a spread of cheeses that were amazing (could do with more bread though ;) It wasn't crowded because they only let in as much people can comfortably sit in the chairs, so that was really lovely. Drinks were delicious. It was a bit cold, and it was disappointing that they didn't have heaters on the balcony. For a cool spring night with a breeze it was not entirely comfortable, so hopefully they can get that sorted when the weather gets cooler as well. read more

Would be 3.5 if Yelp allowed half stars but only because we didn't eat here so we didn't have the full experience! This place has one of the best views of Nashville (especially the Nissan Stadium) but we had a hard time finding the place. It's on the rooftop of the Noelle hotel; they have a side entrance but go through the main lobby entrance. I had a glass of Cabernet and it was $16! My friends paid $35 for two drinks!!! They had heaters but only around the bar seating area, we sat on the couches and it was a little chilly. Cute place though! read more

Excellent, lesser known rooftop bar in Nashville. Easy to find a seat at the bar or lounge seating around the terrace. Great cocktails served up and one of the better views of Nashville. read more

Great views of the city. The cocktails were tasty. Lots of options to choose from on the menu. We went at 6pm - it wasn't too full. We were able to grab two seats in the lounging area. Service was prompt and friendly. With so many options for rooftop bars now, Rare Bird is at the top of our list. read more

Stop tricking people with the "liquor tax." Come on. You're intelligent people, you know what you're doing. People look at the menu, see a $13 drink, ok cool but nope it's a $16 drink because they add liquor tax and then you tip, so you've got a $17-18 drink but on the menu, it's 13. Cute trick. Locals know. Every other bar builds the liquor tax into the price, so the menu reflects their final price. Scam vibes. #trickery read more

Great view of Nashville, a step off the beaten path and away from the ruckus of the main strip. Great drinks

Absolutely Terrible Service. Please do not plan to eat here! The food is good, but they will lose your order and it will take you 1.5 hours to get your food. They won't bring an itemized receipt so you'll have no clue what you paid for. Come well hydrated and well fed, enjoy the view, and expect a wait. read more