Flamingo Cocktail Club

I stayed at soho house across the street and was blown away by this venue. From the outside it looks like a closed coffee shop. Walk around back and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the sexiest, coziest venue Nashville has to offer. The staff were amazing, very hospital and although it was a quiet night we had the absolute best time. Hands down the most soul Nashville has to offer.

I really liked this place. The atmosphere was good. The one thing that was a bit frustrating is that it wasn't clear that they had charged me a 20% tip before presenting me with the bill. The lights were dim and hard to read the bill while I was there. They don't have a line for tax and I didn't know that. Being from Texas, I thought it bill, tax and total. But it was bill, 20% TIP and the total. So, when presented with the bill, I added a 20% tip. Because their was a space for tip just above my signature as expected. I was wondering why my bill was so high. It wasn't until later when I could read the receipt in the light that I figured out that I tipped 49%. $59.00 tab, $11.80 (mandatory 20% tip) and $15.00 tip that I added on to the balance due of $70.80. So, I unknowingly tipped them on the tip. Grand total $85.08 for $59.00 worth of drinks. I'm a 20% tip person, so I really don't have a problem with the mandatory 20% original tip. But they could make it known as other places do by enlarging the font of the tip charge or just stating up front that 20% tip is mandatory and already included to your total. I felt that was a little shady, like "Buyer Beware" and left me with a bad feeling about them. It's unlikely that I'll return as there are so, so many places in Nashville to enjoy.

I went there last week for a private event and it was really cool! The cocktails were delicious, the staff was efficient and very friendly and the venue was perfect with a terrace and club inside. I forgot an item there and the staff has been very reactive and helpful despite being outside of their working hours. Thank you so much again!

Flamingo Cocktail Club is an absolutely fantastic place to spend an evening any day of the week. The atmosphere is warm and inclusive, the music is impeccable, and the owner, Angela, does an amazing job running the place and always making things interesting. The drinks are creative and unique, and always taste delicious. Flamingo is hands down a standard for me and if you’re in Nashville and haven’t gone yet, whether it’s to a karaoke Tuesdays or improv Wednesdays or jazz dinner Fridays, or any of the other numerous events flamingo hosts, it might be time to rethink your life choices. Flamingo is 5/5 stars in my opinion, highly recommended.

Despite the past reviews, we had an amazing experience. We read the dress code before entering so we knew how to dress. Didn’t get questioned or stopped. The plant based crab cakes and charcuterie were incredible!!! HIGHLY recommend. The drinks were also so amazing! Super cool atmosphere as well!

Awful experience at this “club” We had just come from a birthday dinner at a fancy spot downtown and we wanted to dance and heard that this was a classy place. The staff told us that it was dead and that we should come back later. But we stuck around for a few drinks. But the longer we stayed the more we realized that most of the staff appeared extremely drunk.. maybe cause they were dead? They were all unprofessional and ruined the end of our night. I would not recommend this club.

The quality of the food is top notch. The coffee is some of the best I've had in all of Nashville. The vibe is great with all the plant life and soft coloring. I've found a new favorite spot to grab lunch. The French Dip is excellent!

Went here for cocktails after work! The inside lounge was so cool. Loved all the fresh plants and couches. The cocktails - WOW. My husband and I were very impressed by the bartender and the cocktails he created. Can’t wait to go back for a happy hour!

I've been here 3 times for dancing nights - twice for Latin Thursdays and once for a disco party. Very fun location and the music is great (even though I know that's put on by individual groups). Drink menu is good - pretty expensive so I can never get out of here without a bill. My biggest issue is the time it takes to get drinks & service whether it's table (outside) or waiting at the bar. It's always been packed and very few staff members. I'll still go back as Latin nights are one of my favorite things to do, just wanted to explain the 4 stars.

Love the flamingo! Such a great vibe with amazing decor. The staff are super nice and helpful. The bite me cocktail is my favorite! They have some dope events like drunk history and comedy shows. There is a parking lot around the corner that is free for 3 hours.

Place was empty and bouncers wouldn't let us in bc someone was leaning against a wall outside. Bouncers said they were "too drunk" when they were just waiting to get in. Place sucks.

Eccentric looking night club with a heated outdoor lounge area, which is nice for the chilly weather. I am NOT a fan of the dress code they use to reject entry. My friends and I got in, but it makes me uncomfortable knowing why they were looking at us so intently in the line. The "dress code" also feels like an excuse to kick out people for no reason. Two girls in front of us who were wearing jeans and denim jackets got kicked out, but later inside, I saw men wearing T shirts and Hawaiian swim trunks. Lame. They also charge an automatic tip on tiny drinks that are already $13. They literally messed up my drink, but I didn't feel like arguing with the bartender over it. The booths in the dance club are rented out, so if you want to sit down, you have to go outside. At least I liked the music--it costs $20 to request a song if you don't.

Really sweet that you're above the law and blast music well after midnight in my neighborhood. Hard working and honest people live here and you're willingly keeping them awake for tourists:Cops will continue to be called.

Well.....it's a club. Not much more to say? I guess they need more/better seating? It's not that nigh either

This is a fun little spot in WeHo. On weekends they encore a fairly strict dresscode. Although they are often flexible earlier in the night and/or if it's not busy. It can be pretty dead early on in the night, but by 11 it's usually pretty full. I've been twice now for their monthly studio 54 night. It seems to be a bit more in full force during the summer. Drinks are superb, but you pay for the quality. Will be back again!

Charged $5 cover at the door. Told by the server there was a two drink minimum in addition to the cover at the door, if true, that's something the door man should have told us before taking our money. I don't really drink and of the few things I do drink on the rare occasion, I didn't see any of them on their limited menu and no, I'm not paying ten bucks for water. My friends had been there the evening before and said they weren't required to buy two drinks, I think the server was making it up. I just kept saying "I'm good for now." and figured I'd let them kick me out if they really wanted to, they never did. She came at me one more time trying the sweet approach, "just making sure you're okay", after she tried to strongarm me, right.

This place is the epitome of shady. There are a million "hidden" fees that seemingly pop up every time you go there. For example, they've started charging a cover at the door but they don't mention it anywhere on their socials. Nor do they mention the 2 drink minimum anywhere. I've also played there several times as part of their Wednesday jam and with other artists on other nights and they always find a way of undercutting the employees and musicians that work there. I'd strongly suggest avoiding this place. (PS if you do get the drinks are mid and overpriced. The only reason they have a 2 drink minimum is because nobody is buying any without it).

I had a great time with a group of friends at Flamingo recently. It was a Saturday night and they had a disco theme going, complete with a disco ball and a soundtrack that included the Bee Gees, Abba, and all of the expected fare (with occasional DJ cuts and modern snippets serving as bridges). It's an unassuming building from the outside and parking is around the block so uber if you can. There's a dress code on some nights, including when we went, and we were all in disco attire. If you wear a button up and some non-jean pants with semi-dress shoes, I'm sure you'll be let in (if you're not already wasted as some behind our party seemed to be and who were turned away). Really friendly and efficient staff--from the "bouncer" at the door to the bar staff. It's a small venue, so if you plan on dancing get here earlyish and carve out your group's space. There's a lot of space outside behind the venue with tables that were mostly vacant when we arrived, and the music is piped out there as well (with room to dance if you're unpretentious and want to have a good time). Drinks run the $10-$15 range but are strong(ish) pours that aren't intentionally watered down or sparse. Consistent with the area/atmosphere. It's also VERY clean and safe inside. I can't find anything really to fault these folks for and I hope to come back in the future.

They have the best live music, drinks and food!! The service is always quick and I always enjoy my time here!!

Me and all of my friends went to this bar then one of my friends went to the bathroom to use the restroom and one of the security guards named Sean laid hands on them while they were using the bathroom and said that they was being kicked out and then the security guard named Sean pulled him outside and then pulled a gun on him. We will never ever come back to place and do not recommend anyone goes here for there own safety... we felt unsafe because of this " security guard" who was supposed to keep us safe but failed... I literally never write reviews but the way I was so in shock last night and felt so unsafe as a woman when that security guard named Sean pulled out his gun on my best friend...

I don't typically expect amazing service at busy cocktail clubs, but I was pleasantly surprised. Kassie took care of me outside and was an absolute rockstar. She kept the libations coming and my water filled! The ambiance was nice, but the service was incredible. Will definitely be back!

I wished I read the reviews before going but it worked out in the end! This place is not only a bar but also a night club with a dedicated dance floor inside. I showed up in shorts and T-shirt and the guy at the front was chill and let us in since most of us were not from Tennessee and didn't know. Though, had I known through reviews it's also a club, I would've sported some long pants. The drinks here were alright; for the price and given it's Nashville, the cocktails were a little underwhelming and slightly overpriced. I could get some specialty cocktail at a medium to high end restaurant and get something more delicious or similar price. I guess it's "club drinks." A friend ordered rounds of shots for us and throughout the night, the waitress Emma is super attentive and making sure that we are safe and not going too overboard. That's definitely a huge plus and something I wouldn't have expected given the negative reviews of rude service here. One of the shots (pictured) is actually very interesting! Just to be safe, the name of this shot is called a job that blows, and has some innuendo as you see how it's arranged - the whip cream on top is a nice touch. It goes down really smoothly compared to the college student standard vodka / tequila shots. It's the same price as those too so it's kind of a no brainer for me to try this special shot out! We also ordered nachos which is vegan as it is fake cheese; the addition of rice is a bit interesting but then this is food to make sure you don't get drunk too fast and it does the job; something you would just chow down and don't care about the quality. The club itself has a separate line and it can get quite busy early on. We danced for about an hour and had quite some fun, but some of the music isn't really up to my tastes as I am more EDM but that's just personal preference.

Overall atmosphere & service was 10/10- Kassie was fantastic I will definitely be asking for her when I return!

Automatically charged 20% gratuity on $13 drinks. 3 drinks ordered together standing at the bar, auto tip was over $9. No thanks, we left after the first round.

Beautiful venue and great drinks! Service is very nice! I think I found my favorite local spot.

I will NEVER enter into this place again. As I walk in with a readily PAYING group of 8 that are WELL- Dressed, Chanel bag, Chanel sneakers, All Saints leather jackets, off-white sneakeretc. we are looked up and down and then prepped that our attire was not to fit the bill but this one time would be the exception by the bouncer. That "cocktail" attire is what the request is. Heels, button downs, dresses. Ok cool. Thanks for the favor...... We walk in and next to me is a woman with dirty converse shoes and a car-hart jacket. On the other side of me is a man with ripped jeans and a flannel button down with doc Martins. Another graphic tee and jeans....huh? I get feeling the pressure of wanting to compete and be considered a place of high class but all in all, It's giving "wannabe" since soho house is right next door .

Bishop (the bouncer) from Flamingo cocktail club was not only disrespectful but I felt EXTREMELY uncomfortable when he was sexualizing me and my friends "i like your body" "do you have a boyfriend? i don't think you can handle me" Women should NOT have to deal with this. Please do better.

The food was amazing, ambiance was great. The best part was the service and attention the staff demonstrated to our party! We always had what we needed before we knew we even needed it! Highly recommend!

Kassie upstairs was great! Love the Low Tide Cocktail with dill. Went on Wednesday which was an amazing party! Improv music all night, and the musicians are Soo good! The owner was singing and she has such a powerful voice.

Came here with a wedding party and Kassie did an outstanding job by giving high quality service.

What a find! We started our evening here before heading to a dinner reservation downtown and LOVED this bar. It's cool, has a great bartender and the drinks were delicious. It's hard to find the entrance (??) but once we did, happy hour felt like a swanky 70s moment with lounge chairs and gold fixtures. Would definitely recommend!

Got told my attire was too "daytime" causal and was turned away at the door. Immediately put a poor taste in my mouth. In hopes of not ruining the night I told my friends to go on. Then got this picture from my friend group... it's funny how this is essentially the male version of what I had on but yet they were allowed in? Would never go back. And no wonder they have such poor reviews. It's honestly amazing this place is still open with the amount of business they turn away.

We celebrated a 21st birthday at Flamingo! The food, drinks, and atmosphere were perfect for the occasion. The staff went above and beyond making the evening special and memorable for the birthday girls. A special shout out to Kassie who arranged a special table including balloons and flowers and even arranged a birthday cake. Thank you to Arlo for the special birthday pink drink. Thank you to both Sarah and Skyler for ensuring all our needs were met through the evening.

Best dancing in Nashville on the weekends and amazing live musicians during the week. There is a dress code on weekends but the DJs are totally worth it. Strong drinks and friendly smiles along with an amazing patio you can smoke on.

I got drugged here. I don't know, not too bad of a place I guess. It's vegan so that's cool

Super neat spot and was surprised to see how crowded it started getting on a weeknight as time went on. They only have two basic beers on their beer list but the service is friendly and prompt. The back patio is the perfect chill spot with lights and nature around. The band was awesome too and we were happy to be able to hear them from outside!

Would give this club a 0 star review if I could. Not only do they under pay the musicians in their house band (who by the way can't even collect tips), but extort people into buying their drinks after already charging a cover at the door, and when you kindly refuse to buy a drink, the cover charge suddenly raises an extra $15. I'm a musician in town and will occasionally attend their Invite Jam on Wednesday nights, but after my last experience I will not be giving them my business ever again, especially when they promote the event as a "community event for musicians and want to welcome new musicians in town." It's all just a bunch of greedy malarkey. To anyone reading this, do yourself a favor and DO NOT support this place. Oh, and if you buy drinks there it's a 2 drink minimum with 20% automatic gratuity already taken out whether you choose to leave a tip or not. Absolutely unacceptable, and I hope by posting this I can help spread the word and look out for us musicians in Nashville, because we should not have to deal with this!

One of the most unprofessional establishments I've ever visited. Truly a disgrace to everything that is Nashville. The core values of welcoming hospitality have been long forgotten at this place. The inside smelled like sewage and burnt sage and the managers are money hungry with very little to offer. Avoid this waste of a drive off-broadway.

Definitely not a trendy classy place. It looks as if they took a bunch of garden trellises, nailed them together and put a couple nice sofas then call it a luxury club. The jazz band they had the night that we went which was on a Friday. Played a couple of songs and then we just talk to each other for 40 or 45 minutes and then play a couple other songs and do the same. Once again. They talk about a dress code but they don't take it seriously. We dressed up but we're the only ones around us who did who were wearing sweatpants and sweatshirts and t-shirts with flannel shirts tied around their waist and other very casual clothing. If you looking for a nice place to go, that is not the place.

We had a sever named Kayla. She said she was new and had no idea because she served us like a pro! The sweetest girl and so attentive and truly connected with the guest that were here. Get this girl a raise!! We love it here because of her and will be back very soon. Kayla is EVERYTHING!

Bruh this play so pretentious now. Skip this place. Expensive drinks. Long waits. Used to be dope but now insanely lame. #boycottflamingo

Not sure what these bad reviews are about...I had a BLAST. So much fun vibes are truly immaculate. Smaller and much more intimate of a space which is so refreshing and nice for Nashville. And lots of dancing!!!

We went mid week, early. They were still setting up for the night and the bartender was working on some flavor profiles for new drinks which I thought was cool; she cared. We had a few cocktails and sat outside, the drinks were delicious and I thought the ambiance was great!

Have tried to go twice now and been rejected for "dress code" on arbitrary nights. This time it was "cocktail night" and we weren't dressed fancy enough. Spend your money elsewhere. This place isn't even worth the cost of the Uber to see if you'll be allowed in.

This is a chill spot away from the busy hustle of broadway downtown. During the day a coffee break kinda day. Night time entrance in the back attached a pink house is the night scene. Cocktail drinks about average to higher end price. Full bar with signature drinks. Street parking. Web sites says they are strict about dress codes no flip flops or sandals. Other reviews said they had problem getting in with open toes shoes. But I didn't have any issues with open toes or maybe it was just the males. Not sure. But the vibes felt more casual then cocktail dress kinda lounge. Phone only permitted outside deck only. Yeah... not sure how that would go about. Regardless of the rule you will find someone on their cells.

If I could give this place ZERO stars I would. I went there last fall and they wouldn't let me into the main part where the bathroom was. They were treating it like some kind of exclusive club, which it's clearly not. Not only had I already been into the main part once before, but I had waited there longer than anyone else in line as they let people behind me into the bar who were their friends (both males and females). I would NEVER, return to this establishment.

3.5 cool little place. Very cute inside. I loved the fact that it had other surrounding restaurants you can walk to as well. I got iced caramel latte and it was good but it had a table with simple syrup and other stuff on there that i was able to add myself so of course since i like my coffee on the sweeter side i added more syrup and it tasted so much better. I also go the spinach and cheese empanadas it was good and i liked that it came with a sauce to dip with. Cool little hang out spot. They had a small outside seating that was a cute little set up. This area has been growing so much. Must check out the bar at night in the pink building behind the coffee shop. I loved the vibe here, the music was good and it was a nice chill spot if you can find a place to sit. Definitely will have to come back again. The drink here was super strong but i rather have it that way than pay alot for a weak drink. I love cool vibe outside patios with good music. And this place was one of them.

Used to be my favorite spot in town. Suddenly I wear my only sandals that are over $100 and I'm not up to par with their dress code. I personally asked one of the bouncers why I wasn't allowed to go in, but the men in the Costco vests could... Verbatim, he let me know that the men pay for drinks and women need to look the part. As a queer woman looking to pay for the ladies drinks this is the most unwelcoming place. Probably trump supporters. Peace out flamingo. Listen to Kero Kero bonito's flamingo and feel the shame. And to you, reader. This is not the vibe. Go to karaoke at Santa's pub. You can't cuss but at least they are kind.

They decided recently that there's a dress code I guess? Got turned away every though last time I went this wasn't the deal .... lol it was weird

Used to be fun and great but since Covid they have needed a dress code? Don't okay waste your time. Go to Bastion instead. Even Play.

Horrible... save your time and money. Vibe is meh and service has a lot left to be top tier.

The gm of this place kicked my mother out because some random girl got jealous thinking my mom was trying to hit on her bf. I never have anything negative to say but only being here for less then 20 minutes and they kick my mom out who's 49 is absolutely ridiculous.

Incredibly great service and AWESOME music. We arrived early before the music started and decided to check out a different bar before coming back and our waitress gladly held our table. They were very accommodating to drinks not on the menu and made some of the best cocktails I've ever had. We went on a Wednesday for their invite night and were so impressed by the musicians ability to improv their way through a set. The vibes were amazing with the disco lights and calm atmosphere. One of a kind experience and will definitely be back

Bartenders are great. Drinks are made very well. Always a great hang until tonight. Beware the "delivery fee" they add on the bill. That's them trying to add a tip without you knowing. I got my bill and tipped 20-25% on top of the already included "delivery fee" which was them deciding that you tip 20% no matter what. I talked to the bartenders and changed my bill but I have trouble respecting a venue that try's to trick you into tipping. This would have been a five star rating without the "delivery fee charge".

Hands down my favorite bar in Nashville. They have so many incredible events. Some of my favorites are The Invite that happens every Wednesday. Every Wednesday without fail you can watch incredible musicians jamming from their souls. They even offer cool wellness events like yoga and sound healing. This place is super special and you can feel it right when you walk in the door.

So, I'm not sure I understand what Flamingo is going for. On the one hand, they have a full bar, including average to expensive cocktails on their menu. But, on the other, they have almost no tables - definitely leaving plenty of space for the dance floor later in the night. A friend and I stopped by for drinks this past Saturday around 7 or 8. It was too early for the club/dancing to start, but there weren't any places to sit with a table (they have a couch that runs the length of two walls and we were able to grab a spot where we fit but that didn't have a table in front of it). For me - if I'm drinking $15 cocktails, I want to be sitting somewhere with a table or a bar to set them down on. They have a long bar, and I think one way they could improve this situation is to at least have bar stools at the bar during the hours before the dancing gets going. They have shots on their bar menu as well - which makes a lot more sense for a bar with so few seats. Expensive cocktails aren't really something I want to be carrying around a dance floor or standing with. The cocktails we tried were both okay - nothing I'd go out of my way to order again. Especially not for the price. And the service was pretty bad? The bartender acted like we were bothering her just by being there. Since it was our first time there, I asked if there was seating upstairs (there's a small area we could see from the bar) and was told that it was the VIP area (for which you need to buy a punch bowl or bottle service). I wasn't really expecting a cocktail bar with a VIP area in Wedgewood Houston, but Nashville's changing faster than I can keep up with. I noticed some bottles with dark green liquid in them behind the bar and asked the bartender what they were; she responded: "House made syrups." Despite the fact that she hadn't been friendly or helpful really (other than the fact that she did make the drinks we asked for), I still thanked her when we paid - no response (it was not so loud she couldn't hear us). Overall, I thought the service was pretty abrupt and uninvolved for a cocktail bar (this wasn't a dive bar where I'd expect it). The decor is really the highlight of Flamingo - and I'm pretty sure it's why people go (that and the dance atmosphere later in the night that I have heard is pretty great). However, the decor has definitely led to Flamingo becoming a bachelorette party spot. That's pretty standard for Nashville now, but I thought it was worth noting. Yes, Flamingo is beautiful. But I thought that was all it had going for it (based on this visit). The drinks were okay; the service was mediocre at best; and I didn't love that there wasn't a place to sit with a table or somewhere to set down our cocktails. To me, this is just isn't a cocktail bar. Based on what I've heard, the way to enjoy Flamingo is to go later in the evening and enjoy the music and dancing. I'd probably stick with shots or beer in that case!

Things I'd rather do then go back to the Flamingo 1. Have a colonoscopy 2. Run a marathon with broken glass in my shoes 3. Eat 50lbs of deviled eggs in one sitting After a night of subpar dubstep music, an overcrowded bar, and watered down wildly overpriced drinks I decided to close my tab. Despite the overall disappointment in the establishment I decided to leave a generous tip. The next morning I looked at my receipt to find that the bartender had added a 20% tip to the tab before giving it to me so I ended up tipping 20% on top of a bill that had already added a 20% tip. Ridiculous. I've never been to a bar that has the gall to do this. I'd suggest spending your Saturday night studying for the ACTs instead of going to the Flamingo. you'll have a much better time.