From lounges to chic hideaways, here are the top spots to elevate your Nashville nightlife, one drink at a time.

Le Loup’s A Very Private Affair, a cocktail made with vodka, kabosu, white rose tea, calpico and elderflower liqueur

ATTABOY

An intimate speakeasy with a no-menu approach, Attaboy serves custom cocktails tailored to your tastes, perfect for those seeking exclusivity and creativity. Hidden behind a nondescript door, it offers an atmosphere that feels effortlessly cool and drinks that do the same. 8 Mcferrin Ave.,attaboy.us/nashville

PATTERSON HOUSE

This refined speakeasy features prohibition-style decor and a meticulous craft cocktail program. Every drink is crafted with top-shelf ingredients and an eye for detail, making it a haven for cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate elegance and quality. 1711 Division St.,thepattersonnashville.com

L.A. JACKSON

indulge in cocktails and breathtaking views at L.A. Jackson

Situated atop the Thompson Nashville Hotel, L.A. Jackson offers sweeping views of the city skyline and inventive cocktails—not to mention a delicious food menu with service until 10 p.m., making it perfect for both day drinking and a big night out. 401 11th Ave. S.,lajacksonbar.com

THE FOX BAR & COCKTAIL CLUB

A cozy, dimly-lit lounge with a sophisticated yet unpretentious vibe, The Fox specializes in innovative cocktails with a rotating seasonal menu. Ideal for intimate gatherings (think date night), it’s a hidden gem in East Nashville with true luxury appeal. 2905B Gallatin Pike,thefoxnashville.com

OLD GLORY

Tucked inside a former boiler room, Old Glory boasts a dramatic industrial aesthetic with soaring ceilings and intricate steelwork. The vibes aren’t the only immaculate thing about Old Glory: the cocktails are equally impressive. 1200 Villa Pl. #103,oldglorynashville.com

TIGER BAR

With its 1930-sideshow theme, complete with a Zoltar machine for fortune telling and cozy velvet booths, this gin-forward East Nashville hanunt is as whimsical as it is visually stunning. The same could be said of the cocktails. Tiger Bar takes mixology very seriously, but it still keeps it fun, thanks to menu items like a Cotton Candy Negroni or the Lobster Boy: gin, vodka, lobster vermouth, and celery bitters garnished with fresh lobster meat. 2909B Gallatin Pike,tigerbarnashville.com

LE LOUP

Sitting pretty above The Optimist is Le Loup. A blend of French salon and oyster bar, this dimly lit space offers a selection of decadent seafood-centric small plates and creative cocktails that will impress even the most seasoned palette. With a menu of “originals”(traditional cocktails), a menu of “tributes” (updated plays on old favorites) and everything in between, it’s a definitive, diverse cocktail bar with options aplenty. 1400 Adams St.,leloupnashville.com

THE LATE GREAT

The Time of the Preacher cocktail at The Late Great.

Inspired by the B-rooms in music studios—the smaller, more intimate spaces where artists would record their most personal songs—this speakeasy-style cocktail lounge offers an eclectic range of signature cocktails and tried-and-true favorites. Looking for a little something on which to nip? Try a Pocket Cocktail: half-sized versions of espresso martinis, negronis, margaritas and daiquiris. There’s also a fabulous zero-proof selection. 1 Music Square W,virginhotels.com/nashville

GOLDEN SOUND

the radiant bar at Golden Sound

A new addition to Nashville’s budding cocktail scene, Golden Sound occupies the space in front of Omakase favorite Sushi Bar—formerly a recording studio for some of Music City’s most iconic names. The retro-inspired space takes cues from the musical heyday, but the cocktail menu is future-facing. Indulge in a subzero martini or Manhattan, level up with an entire menu of highballs or go for a reinvented classic like an Old Fashioned. 610 Magazine St.,goldensoundnashville.com

FOUR WALLS

Four Walls at The Joseph Hotel’s negroni.

Inspired by Spaghetti Westerns yet dazzlingly chic and void of cowboy cliches, this unique space hidden behind The Joseph Hotel offers rare spirits and creative craft cocktails. Order the Paisano with house olive oil vodka, manzanilla, green tomato, orange bitters, and basil oil for an Italian twist on the dirty martini. The best part? It’s SoBro-adjacent and offers visitors and locals alike a luxe and discreet respite from the bawdy Broadway bar scene. 401 Korean Veterans Blvd.,fourwallsnashville.com