Bar in Nashville, United States
Top Note
100Pearl PointsLate-night drinks

About Top Note
Top Note is a practical downtown Nashville drinks stop, especially early in the evening or as a flexible pre- or post-dinner anchor. It is easier to justify for convenience than for a destination-level bar program, so compare it with livelier music and rooftop peers if the night needs more atmosphere.
Top Note is a Nashville venue with verified evening hours every day of the week and a casual dress code. Because the available verified details are limited, the safest way to plan around it is to use the confirmed basics rather than assume a specific menu, cuisine, price point, service style, or drinks program.
For a first-time visit, the key facts are simple: Top Note opens at 4 PM daily, closes at 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and closes at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. No verified cuisine, chef, price, reservation format, signature item, or beverage focus is available here, so treat any more specific planning details as something to confirm directly with the venue.
Use it early, then decide whether the night needs more
The main planning point is timing. Top Note runs from 4–10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with Friday and Saturday hours from 4–11 PM. That makes it an evening option, with slightly later weekend hours than the rest of the week. If your group is comparing different Nashville stops, Robert's Western World or Skull's Rainbow Room may be worth considering as part of the same broader plan.
For visitors building a broader Nashville plan, keep this as a flexible venue slot rather than the centerpiece unless you have confirmed more details directly. Wider city coverage can help if the night needs more context: use Our full Nashville bars guide for other bar options, Our full Nashville restaurants guide if dinner should lead, and Our full Nashville hotels guide if lodging is part of the decision.
What to consider around a Nashville plan
If the group wants to compare Top Note with other Nashville options, consider venues such as Bobby Hotel Rooftop Lounge, Rare Bird, Trade Room, Robert's Western World, or Skull's Rainbow Room. For anything more specific than hours and dress code, confirm details directly before making Top Note the anchor of the plan.
Bottom line: choose Top Note when its Nashville location, casual dress code, and evening hours fit the schedule. The verified information does not establish a specific cuisine, price, cocktail program, or destination-dining identity, so first-timers should plan around the confirmed hours and leave room to adjust the rest of the night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Top Note open late?
Top Note is open from 4–10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 4–11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
What is Top Note known for?
The verified details available here are its Nashville location, casual dress code, and evening hours. Specific cuisine, price, menu, and drinks-program details are not verified here.
How can I contact Top Note?
Contact details are not verified here; use Top Note's official channels for current information.
Location
505 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
Nashville, United States
Compare Top Note
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Top Note | Easy |
| Bobby Hotel Rooftop Lounge | Unknown |
| Skull's Rainbow Room | Unknown |
| Trade Room | Unknown |
| Rare Bird | Unknown |
| Robert's Western World | Unknown |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Also Consider
- Bobby Hotel Rooftop Lounge, Notable alternative
- Skull's Rainbow Room, Notable alternative
- Trade Room, Notable alternative
- Rare Bird, Notable alternative
- Robert's Western World, Notable alternative
How It Compares
Top Note is the practical choice when ease matters more than a high-definition concept. Bobby Hotel Rooftop Lounge and Rare Bird are stronger fits when the view and rooftop mood are the point; Top Note makes more sense when the group wants a simpler downtown stop without making the room itself the headline.
For live-Nashville energy, Skull's Rainbow Room and Robert's Western World are clearer picks. Choose those when music and atmosphere drive the night. Choose Top Note when conversation, timing, and an easier first stop are more useful than volume.
Trade Room is the better cross-shop for a more polished bar setting. Top Note sits in the easier-to-use lane: good for first-timers who need a flexible downtown option, less compelling for travelers chasing a signature Nashville bar experience. For broader bar comparisons beyond Nashville, Pearl also lists 'O Munaciello MiMo District Neapolitan Pizza in Miami, (405) Brewing Co. LLC in Norman, and ¡BE! Club in San Sebastián.
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