Top 12 South Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 700-2,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum is proud of their professional, thorough and knowledgeable staff who are at hand to make your event a memorable one. Your guests will love the true Nashville experience at Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, steeped in music history both past and present — it is like no other venue in Nashville. Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum's space offers a world class, versatile and unique event setting that is fully equipped to accommodate celebration sizes from 50 to 2,000 people.

The Farm-to-Table Jubilee Bar at Harding House is a bar and event venue offering a warm, distinctive setting for corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, happy hours, networking events, private parties, and more. Located inside L&L Market in West Nashville, Jubilee brings together the character of a local craft brewery with a thoughtfully designed cocktail bar and flexible event space. Our beverage program features craft cocktails, Harding House beer brewed with a sense of place, wine, mocktails, and other non-alcoholic options, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. Food and beverage are central to the experience. Our program celebrates Tennessee producers and a farm-to-table approach, giving guests a true taste of Nashville and Middle Tennessee rather than a traditional event-venue experience. The space can accommodate everything from casual cocktail receptions and company happy hours to larger private celebrations, with indoor and outdoor areas that can be tailored to the occasion. Guests also enjoy one of Nashville’s most underrated event amenities: ample free parking. As a locally owned Nashville hospitality business, we take a personal and flexible approach to events. Whether you’re planning a corporate reception, milestone celebration, rehearsal dinner, or an evening built around great food and drinks, our team can help create an experience that feels distinctly Nashville — without feeling like a typical Nashville event venue.

• Spaces for 10-400 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Host business meetings and social gatherings in our 8,500 sq. ft. of versatile event space. From our sophisticated boardroom for 10 guests to our elegant Sky View Room for 200 guests, we turn ordinary meetings into extraordinary events.

• Spaces for 8-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Total Spaces

Waymore’s Guest House & Casual Club offers a character-driven setting for gatherings that feel personal, relaxed, and rooted in Nashville’s creative spirit. Blending boutique accommodations with inviting communal spaces, the venue supports intimate celebrations, private dinners, and casual group events with an easy, unfussy atmosphere. Indoor lounges and thoughtfully designed gathering areas encourage connection, while flexible layouts allow hosts to shape events that feel natural rather than formal. Comfortable guest rooms make it simple for attendees to stay onsite, and the neighborhood location adds to the sense of local authenticity. With its warm hospitality and laid-back charm, this venue creates gatherings that feel memorable, social, and distinctly of the place.

• Spaces for 52-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

Upstairs from The Optimist, Le Loup (which translates to The Wolf) is a vintage-inspired craft cocktail bar with a lounge vibe.

• Spaces for 110-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Come to The Optimist Nashville to host your next gathering or celebration; our light-filled, semi-private dining room is perfect for hosting business events, wedding receptions, baby showers, and parties. If you want to organize a wedding or any private event at The Optimist, it is possible for the entire venue to be closed off just for you. On Adams Street, there hasn't been a high tide since 1902, when a severe storm dumped a giant bucket's worth of seawater inside the TD&W Handle Company. Since then, there hasn't been a high tide. The structure currently offers guests the luxury and delight of modern housing while retaining the appeal of its rich past. The freshest seafood the sea has to offer, in addition to spacious dining rooms, a breezy terrace paradise, an elegant upper bar, and other amenities such as these. We often find ourselves daydreaming about long-lost friends and exciting new adventures in which the sun brings joy and the rain showers blessings. The menu at this restaurant, which is located in the Germantown Hammer Mill complex and features plenty of indoor and outdoor dining as well as a breezy bar above, is always evolving; nonetheless, an extravagant seafood tower and oysters are always a terrific place to begin. EATER Nashville has compiled a list of the top 20 restaurants in the city to visit for a meal on a Monday, and The Optimist is one of them. We hope you choose our restaurant to enjoy your time whether you are just gathering with some friends or celebrating something special.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

14TENN is an industrial blank canvas event space in The Nations neighborhood of Nashville TN. THE NATIONS' HISTORY: The Nations was once the point where Native American tribes would meet to communicate with each other. Today, the neighborhood has been redeveloped into an eclectic spot for local breweries, restaurants and retail, with 51st ave being the epicenter. The building that is now 14TENN was built in 1925 as part of the original Belle Meade Hosiery Mill. A richly historical city, Nashville is also home to Vanderbilt University, The Grand Ole Opry, and a to-scale replica of the Parthenon. Nashville, known as Music City, is famous for country music, hot chicken, and whiskey. ABOUT THE VENUE: 14TENN is the perfect venue to host all kinds of events, from weddings, meetings, galas, birthdays, milestone celebrations, and more. Our flexible vendor policy and flexible rentals allow for an unmatched experience for each of our clients, allowing them to create the event of their dreams. 14TENN can seat up to 275 guests, and includes tables and chairs, a client suite, free parking, complimentary wifi, walkthrough Wednesdays, and is BYOB and pet-friendly. We also offer additional services such as in-house decor, event planning and coordination, beverage and more! 14TENN PLANNING: Save over 100 hours of planning and thousands of dollars by using our planning services. It basically pays for itself. We accomplish these savings because we’ve been there. We’ve done that. Our Planning begins the moment you book. We instantly become your planner, guide, inspiration, motivation, Pinterest and Instagram. We dot your i’s and cross your t’s. We make sure you remember what you’re forgetting, get the things you want and need, and leaving the fluff out (unless you like fluff). Our passion is putting on successful events and we can’t wait to help you with yours. Let us make your event one you and your guests will never forget.

Barcelona is a great option whether you're organizing a small gathering or a big event. Our constantly-evolving menu, which features everything from classic tapas to Mediterranean delicacies, is determined by the freshest ingredients of the day. We also provide a wide range of South American and Spanish wines. To ensure that your event is memorable, our small army of chefs, trained in a wide variety of international cuisines, will collaborate with you. Please use the links on our site to reserve a private dining room exclusively. Please get in touch with the restaurant directly to make a non-private reservation. The tapas-style Barcelona Wine Bar is a cozy, pleasant place with a Spanish flair. Clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentations made by talented chefs are the main highlights of the menu, which is constantly changing. Barcelona has one of the most extensive Spanish wine programs in the United States and provides a variety of award-winning wines from Spain and South America.

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Event Spaces
• 7 Total Spaces

Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit conference, retreat, and education center set on a 10-acre historic campus in Nashville. The campus began more than 100 years ago as the School for Christian Workers and today welcomes weddings, receptions, and private events alongside its ongoing mission-based programming. At the heart of the campus is Wightman Chapel, built in classic Gothic cathedral style in 1928 and designed with acoustics that resonate throughout the space. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached in the chapel in 1957, and it has been featured in the PBS series "Designed for Worship" as one of the finest sacred spaces in Nashville. Couples seeking a more intimate ceremony can choose Skinner Chapel, a 20-person space with high ceilings and arched windows, or the Labyrinth Garden, a round garden holding one of only two permanent outdoor prayer labyrinths in Nashville, framed by a historic bell tower and seasonal cherry blossoms and dogwoods. For receptions, the campus offers several distinct indoor and outdoor spaces, including Susie Gray Dining Hall, the Great Lawn, and Laskey Great Hall. Catering is handled in-house under Executive Chef Joe Irwin, with plated, buffet, and passed hors d'oeuvres options for brunch, daytime, or evening events; Scarritt Bennett Center operates as an alcohol-free venue. The center describes itself as an inclusive wedding venue welcoming all couples.

• Spaces for 30-1,200 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 1 Theater
• 6 Total Spaces

Adventure Science Center is a not-for-profit science and technology center perched atop a hill just minutes from downtown Nashville, with panoramic skyline views from several of its spaces. Best known for its 175-plus hands-on exhibits and the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium, the center opens its 56,000 square feet of exhibit halls for private events after hours and on the days it's closed to the public. Event spaces range from the Jack Wood Hall, which seats up to 136 for a banquet with downtown views and built-in AV, to the West Galleries and the Wonders of the Universe hall, a second-floor space with an open layout, a built-in amphitheater, and NASA exhibits. The Sudekum Planetarium's 63-foot domed theater seats 160 and can host private planetarium or laser shows, while smaller classrooms and the Innovation Incubator suit meetings and breakout sessions. For large gatherings, the full science center accommodates up to 1,200 guests. Rentals include setup and breakdown time, onsite event staff, and tables and chairs, with add-ons like digital signage, black linens, and live science demonstrations such as a liquid nitrogen station or a Ruben's Tube s'mores bar. Free parking is available in both the upper and lower lots.

Your next executive off-site or black-tie gala is about to rise above the rest. Literally. Perched on the eighth floor, the LEED-designed Kimpton Aertson Hotel offers over 6,500 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The 404 Kitchen is the ideal venue for hosting a variety of private dining events and providing a wide range of catering services. It has a prime location in the heart of The Gulch, which is often considered to be one of the liveliest areas in all of Nashville. Private cocktail parties, business dinners, rehearsal dinners, and wedding celebrations are just some of the events that can be hosted at the 404 Kitchen, which features a menu that has won multiple awards and is complemented by outstanding service in a stunning and unique setting. The 404 Kitchen provides a modern take on the classic cuisine of Europe by placing an emphasis on locally sourced, in-season ingredients. Our team, which is headed up by the renowned chef Matt Bolus, takes a lot of pride in ensuring that your event runs smoothly and without a hitch. We provide a wide range of culinary options, from passed and plated starter meals to seated dinners in the style of a family gathering for groups as large as 150 people. Our culinary and event staff will work with you to create a meal that is tailored to the tastes of both you and the people attending your event. We offer a range of space options that can create the ideal setting for your event, whether it be a seated dinner for 50 guests in our private dining room, an intimate gathering in our 40-seat semi-private Loft, or a buyout of the entire restaurant and rooftop deck. Each of these options is designed to accommodate your specific needs. You and our team will work together to organize each and every element of an event to ensure that it goes off without a hitch.

• Spaces for 42-375 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Event Spaces

At Virgin Hotels, we have rethought not only the appearance of a boutique hotel but also the functions that it can do. We are ushering in a new standard for hospitality and service from the heart in the hotel industry, and we are doing so in conjunction with Virgin's unwavering dedication to the customer. You can anticipate a contemporary and individualized experience, complete with breathtaking views of downtown Nashville and all the trappings of charming Southern hospitality. The distinctive two-chamber architecture used in Virgin Hotels boasts optimal utility, which contributes to a more comfortable stay for guests. Because each of our rooms features a sliding barn-style door that divides the sleep and leisure lounge from the dressing area, our accommodations put in double the effort to ensure that you have all you need to stay and play to your heart's content. We are bringing new ideas to event locations that are available in the Nashville area. We want you to fall in love with us. Make Virgin Hotels Nashville your wedding venue! At Virgin Hotels Nashville, you may commemorate the beginning of your happily ever after. We are the ideal location for any type of wedding ceremony or reception in Downtown Nashville, be it an extravagant black-tie affair, an intimate ceremony, an exquisite private tasting dinner, or an unforgettable rooftop afterwards. Let every moment shine before, during, and after your ceremony at the leading hotel wedding venue in Music City, which features roughly 9,000 square feet of dedicated conference space and more than 15,000 square feet of flexible use space.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

In our vibrant venue known as Superica, our staff will work with you to design an occasion that is truly one of a kind and unforgettable! Our private dining room has space for gatherings of up to thirty people at a time. There is a requirement for a minimum amount of food and drink to be consumed. In addition, we are able to host a buyout of the entire restaurant for up to two hundred and fifty guests! Please use the links provided on our website to obtain additional information. You have made it to the birthplace of the world-famous "Atlanta Stove Works" factory, which also happens to be one of the most hostile and gorgeous deserts in the world. In 1889, the same year that Benjamin Harrison was inaugurated as president of the United States, the Atlanta Stove Works brought the Barrett Range, an innovative cooking device made of cast iron, to the city of Atlanta. Krog Street was the location of the brand-new building that was constructed in the first year that it was in use. The interior is essentially identical to how it was found when it was initially discovered by explorers. You will be able to relive the excitement that they had through your own experience. The restaurant "Superica," which is currently located in the completely renovated factory, is a lively dining room that serves scrumptious Mexican and American cuisine. This cuisine may be more familiar to you under the name "Tex-Mex." Real works of craftsmanship are displayed here in addition to the various curios that may be purchased at this location. The atmosphere of the Old West, which has been preserved, can be enjoyed by all of the guests.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Our indoor/outdoor rooftop has been voted the best in Nashville for five years in a row (really six times if you count the writer's pick, but who's counting? ), making it the ideal venue for an evening of celebration or even just an end-of-the-day cocktail. The fact that LA Jackson is situated in the middle of the Gulch ensures that you and your friends will have a fantastic time there regardless of the event. Espresso martinis are a customer favorite, but if you're looking for something different, try one of our seasonal specialty cocktails instead. And, of course, you always have the option to request your preferred traditional beverage from the bartender. You won't be able to forget the champagne glitter chicken (a great photo opportunity), which is one of our party snacks, along with our world-famous garlic parmesan fries, hushpuppie butter board, and other delicious options. Attention: this restaurant serves the most delicious double-patty smashburger you'll ever taste. Every afternoon, we'll be the ones to set the tone, then on Friday and Saturday nights, some of Nashville's most talented DJs will take your experience to the next level. Follow us on Instagram at @lajacksonbar to stay up to date on the latest in the world of entertainment. Our guests are welcome to come in on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be tables and lounge areas available for them. The minimum age to enter is 21, and everyone who comes in must be at least that old. We cannot wait to see you!

• Spaces for 90 Guests

Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt sits in Midtown, directly across the street from Vanderbilt University and within easy reach of downtown, Music Row, and the West End. A free two-mile shuttle connects guests to downtown Nashville, and the hotel is a short drive from Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, St. Thomas Midtown, and TriStar Centennial. The all-suite hotel offers 192 rooms, each with a full in-suite kitchen, alongside free daily hot breakfast and a complimentary evening social every Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM. For groups and meetings, the hotel provides four flexible meeting rooms totaling 4,843 square feet of event space, with the largest room offering 2,250 square feet. Guests can also make use of the indoor pool, fitness center, and 24-hour business center. Pets are welcome throughout the hotel, making it a flexible option for travelers and groups planning a stay near Vanderbilt University and Nashville's Music Row.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

A terrific American steakhouse and a chef-chic boutique restaurant have been skillfully combined to create Nashville’s own Kayne Prime. Despite having strong roots in traditional design, Kayne is a celebration of the present and offers contemporary takes on traditional dishes in the form of market-driven, wholesome, farm-to-table meals. Along with its renowned food, Kayne offers a sizable wine list and inventive creative libations. Five private dining rooms, including the exclusive SOMM Room, which specializes in wine-centric private dining experiences, are available in Kayne's beautiful venue. We invite patrons to enjoy the full dining experience in a variety of bar and lounge settings, no matter the occasion. Kayne will take any celebration to the next level. Reach out today to coordinate your private dining experience. We can’t wait to hear from you! “Dinner at Kayne Prime was amazing — such great service from beginning to end. Great selection of steaks. Highly recommend for special occasions.” -V. RESTREPO

• Spaces for 20 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Adele's is happy to accommodate parties of nine or more people and provides pre-fixed menus served in a family-style format that can be adapted to suit your preferences. Your visitors will be absolutely delighted by the delectable options as well as the enchanting atmosphere. We have a variety of venues that are suitable for private gatherings, each of which may accommodate a certain kind and scale of gathering. Everyone seems to congregate at Adele's, so it must be a good place. Its vivacious energy and the fact that it is a location where people can congregate to experience fresh seasonal ambiances and well-known tastes that are inspired by the lightheartedness of Californian cuisine and the homey comfort of Italian meals cooked on grills and in wood-burning ovens are two of the reasons why people flock to this restaurant. The scratch kitchen is committed to supporting historically significant neighborhoods, cities, and regions. To source its produce and proteins, the scratch kitchen works with a wide array of local farms and vendors. For our weekend brunch buffet, we are able to host groups of up to 20 guests in a space that is not reserved exclusively for them. Get in touch with the restaurant at the following number: 615.988.9700 or email: reservations@adelesnashville.com in order to make a reservation for a large group. At this point in time, we are unable to make any adjustments to the brunch menu in order to accommodate a private event. We look forward to working with you.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

As Nashville's first restaurant to offer an immersive dining experience, Virago is bold, forward-thinking, and rooted in global culture. Since it first opened its doors in the year 2000, Virago has remained at the very top of the sushi sector, holding the status of "pinnacle." The masterpieces created by Sushi Chef Himmi are the perfect complement to the modern Japanese and Asian compositions that are set against the seductive environment that was meticulously crafted to excite the senses and transport the soul. Virago features the city's greatest range of saké along with mixology that is imbued with exotic Asian flavors. All of this may be enjoyed in the lively Izakaya lounge atmosphere, as well as in the restaurant's private dining rooms and booths that are set apart from one another. Virago, which has been the city's best Asian restaurant for the past nineteen years, has seen consistent transformation over that time. The new site of Virago has a seductive ambiance with secret booths and private dining rooms set against a fresh focus on an exciting late-night club setting. Additionally, the decor has been modified to be more cosmopolitan while still maintaining an edgier vibe. The most extensive selection of Japanese whisky and sake in the city is offered here, and it is complemented by Asian-inspired cocktail creations. The Virago is not simply a restaurant in any sense of the word. Explore the variety of event spaces we offer here at Virago. We want you and your guests to have an unforgettable experience.