As of Monday, May 11, 2020, Nashville restaurants have been allowed to reopen while following these guidelines. With warm weather right around the corner, here is a list of restaurants with patios and rooftops you can enjoy right now! Please call ahead to confirm current hours, as they are likely to change or be limited.
More patios and rooftops will be added as they open. Submit open patios and rooftops here!
Patios & Rooftops You Can Enjoy NOw in Nashville
Von Elrod’s
Neighborhood: Germantown
If you’re looking for a restaurant with ample space, head over to Von Elrod’s in Germantown. The interior and exterior are extra roomy! Make sure to order a big stein and sausages while you’re there.
M.L.Rose
You can enjoy some fresh air at any of the M.L.Rose Nashville-area locations in Sylvan Park, Melrose, and Capitol View. The Sylvan Park location has an outdoor “Golf Garden” with a putting green, fire pit, and multiple TVs. The Melrose location is mostly covered, while the Sylvan Park and Capitol View locations provide more access to sunbeams.
The Hop Yard at Fat Bottom
Neighborhood: The Nations
The Hop Yard at Fat Bottom is now open! The outdoor area will be open for limited capacity table service every week from Friday to Sunday. Local craft brews and sunshine make the best combo! (Please note, corn hole is on hold until further notice.)
The Pharmacy
Neighborhood: East Nashville
The beer garden at The Pharmacy is now open with limited seating. When weather permits, the outdoor area will be open Sunday through Saturday from 11:00am to 2:30pm and 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Stop by for a delicious burger and beer!
Superica
Superica in the Gulch is opening their 1200-square-foot exterior patio on a first-come, first-served basis during limited hours with social distancing in place. Margaritas anyone?
Tennessee Brew Works
Neighborhood: SoBro
Tennessee Brew Work’s outdoor patio is the perfect place to catch some sun and enjoy fresh craft beers. The brewery encourages the use of face masks, but it is not required.
12 South Taproom
Neighborhood: 12 South
Beer lovers will be pleased to sit on the 12 South Taproom covered patio again. Drink a freshly-tapped brew on one of the most popular patios in town.
East Nashville Beer Works
Neighborhood: East Nashville
East Nashville Beer Works has one of the best outdoor areas in the city. There’s a covered patio and open-air beer garden. While they are usually kid-friendly, they are restricting ages to 12 and up for now to minimize interactions.
Martin’s Bar-B-Que
Neighborhood: Belmont Blvd | Elliston Place
Stop by Martin’s Bar-B-Que for some of the best barbecue in town. The outdoor patios at all Martin’s locations are now open with limited seating and tables spaced six to eight feet apart. Martin’s SoBro location remains closed.
Peg Leg Porker
Both floors and patios of Peg Leg Porker are officially open for business. Sweet tea and barbecue this way.
‘za
Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village
The outdoor patio at ‘za is now open at 50% capacity. Enjoy delicious wood-fired pizza and fresh air all at the same time. The dining room remains closed.
lou
Neighborhood: East Nashville
lou is offering picnic sacs available for carry-out and dine-in. Customers now have the option to reserve a socially-distanced table on the patio. The picnic sacs are $55 and serve two—wine is sold separately. The dine-in option will be available starting Friday, May 15, 2020.
Biscuit Love
Biscuit Love’s outdoor areas and patios are now open for dine-in at 50% capacity. All indoor dining rooms remain closed. Carryout and delivery options are still available.
Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village | The Gulch
Mother’s Ruin
Neighborhood: Germantown
Mother’s Ruin is now open at 50% capacity. The patio will be open daily, and the large upstair floor will be open nightly. All tables will be six-feet apart and food will be served directly at the table.
Ellington’s
Neighborhood: Downtown
Ellington’s at The Fairlane Hotel features a spacious rooftop patio with great city views. Stop by for craft cocktails and delicious bites.
Nashville Underground
Neighborhood: Downtown (Lower Broadway)
You can now soak in the sights from Nashville Underground‘s rooftop, the tallest on Broadway with panoramic views as well as the city’s only double-decker option.
Tootsie’s
Neighborhood: Downtown
Tootsie’s, a Nashville staple, is officially open on the corner of 5th and Broadway. Enjoy some of the best views of Downtown from their rooftop patio.
Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk and Rock n’ Roll Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Downtown
Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk and Rock n’ Roll Steakhouse is one of the biggest honky tonks Downtown featuring a sizable rooftop patio on the fifth floor. Venture up for views and sunshine!
L27 Rooftop Lounge
Neighborhood: SoBro
L27 Rooftop Lounge is one of the highest rooftop bar and lounge in Nashville! The rooftop is open for dine-in with a revamped menu of creative cocktails. L27 is now offering reservations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for up to 10 people.
Craft Brewed
Neighborhood: Melrose
If you’re a beer love than Craft Brewed is the place for you. Enjoy the outdoors and try a variety of different beers on the patio! Curbside pickup and delivery are still available.
TailGate Brewery
Enjoy a crisp, refreshing beer under the sun at TailGate Brewery! The patios at all locations are now open; Charlotte Pike, East Nashville, Music Row. The TailGate Lager comes highly recommended!
Nudie’s
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nudie’s rooftop bar is now open! Stop by for delicious bites like their loaded tots and ice cold beer and cocktails! Their Nashville hot chicken sandwich is one of the best on Broadway.
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Smokin Thighs patio is open!