Minerva Avenue

Stay away. Some family & I decided to go here to chill on a Saturday night. Wasn't crowded at all...As I was sitting at the bar I noticed a man recording me on his phone from a distance...I kept it cool & asked my 2 cousins did they notice it...they said yes after observing the man for about 10 minutes. I kept an eye on him & he left the lounge. After about an hour we leave...as we're walking out the same man recording me hops out a dark SUV. I notice & tell my cousins...we put 2 & 2 together & see this guy signaling his friend who's down the sidewalk in the dark. At this same time a "homeless man" walks up to 2 of us trying to distract us to stop & talk to him. They basically tried to surround us for whatever they were trying to do. Thankfully our ride pulled up near the clubs door & threw off whatever plans they had (The guy recording me gave it away with the confused look he had on his face). I assume all 3 men thought we were going to walk to our cars in the dark. This place is sketchy & surrounded by fiends & trap houses. Never again.

Very cool, laid back nice lounge with hype DJ playing old and new joints. They have delicious drinks, popcorn, security, our out of town guests really enjoyed themselves. I like the indoor/outdoor setup.

It always a cool vibe when I hit the scene. The food hookas drinks and servers are Amazing 🤩. Every time I'm in the city I make sure to patronize. I Love it there

My first time visiting Minerva with a friend celebrating her birthday. Seating was nice, waitress was very patient and on point. She remembered what each customer ordered and was spot on. If you are looking for good music, hookah, and solace chill. I recommend Minerva. The picture s attached is the birthday girl enjoy a night out on ladies night.

It was the worst club my first night there was on March 21. It was so horrible. They would not accommodate us with seats. We had to stand at the bar. I had ordered a bottle of wine with them, and I was unable to sit at the seat due to the fact that I ordered The wine from the bartender and not from a server so therefore we could not get a table after the bartender told us we could sit at a table and then we order a hookah and the only way we could get a table if we transferred the payments that was made from the bartender to the server on the floor. We had to stand there for 4 1/2 hours waiting on the performer to show up And then when the performer finally came. we were Bogar it by so many men that wanted to see big boogie that it was hard for us to even see that is the worst club to go to in Nashville. I would not recommend a club for nobody to go to in Nashville. The manager was horrible. He did not try to do anything to accommodate us. He was literally trying to argue with me instead of trying to accommodate us as much money as we spent in the club

I had to come back to change my rating. 1st off I was excited to see one of my favorite Hip Hop artists Big Boogie. We got there early they never checked for the tickets we purchased. We were instructed to sit at a high table or the bar as all booths were reserved. Our server took nearly 40 minutes to come to our table It would've been longer had I not stopped another server and requested our server to the table. Immediately when she came a greeting was not in order however she found it necessary to inform us that @11 pm the table would have to spend $100 per hour which is now about 20 mins to 11. We also overheard other servers telling their guests of lower amounts $75 & $50 per hour. The French fries were bigger than the chicken wings which was sadly hilarious. Mysteriously my debit card was charged 5 extra times, which was insane. Needless to say I would never return nor recommend this establishment to anyone.

Very cool experience! The drinks are incredible and I would come back just for them - plus the awesome service. Food is just Ok - I would get a pizza from slim and huskys next door and then come by for drinks after

Had an amazing time , the music and the atmosphere is incredible. Waitress Kaya always deliver exceptional service. The bottle girls make it so live, makes you wanna keep buying more and more bottles.

Great customer vibe was nice. Music was good typical hookah bar. Visiting from California definitely a place I recommend if you like the hip hop vibe

I came to Minerva Avenue with a group of friends for a night out. They have a really nice patio area outside and an indoor section for hookah, etc. Street parking can be a bit difficult in this area so I recommend coming early.

Lovveeeeed Minerva Ave. This may have been of the highlights of the trip. We came over to Minerva Ave. after our horrible experience at Willie B's. I saw the sign outside about the dress code and got a little worried. We were dressed in very relaxed attire, but it wasn't a problem. They were able to seat us immediately, and our server Keya was great. She was very upfront and honest. She was also super accommodating. We each ordered something different, cajun chicken pasta, hot lemon pepper wings, catfish nuggets, fries, and macaroni & cheese. The food was great, and the portions were also nice sized. The vibes were great. The DJ was on his zoom, and we stayed until closing. 10/10 highly recommend. I wanted to go back the next night because they really showed us a great time!

Nashville has been foreign and thriving in the black owned business world. Minerva has a vibe to allow the young adult and older crowd to unwind and have a drink. My wife and her crew took advantage of the hookah deals. The drinks were decent. And they allowed me to come in even though I wasn't dressed per the dress code posted outside. I would like to go again.

I've been supporting this establishment for several years now, but last night, yall did me dirty. I made a reservation for 11:15 and was even asked to confirm it twice, once through Yelp and once via text message. My group arrived about 11:00 and we were told there were no free tables available and if we wanted a booth, there would be a spending minimum. I was told the patio tables are full and they are first come, first serve. Me: Huh? But I made a reservation. This isn't making sense to me. This is a total contradiction of the policy that is posted on the website, and again, I made a reservation that I was asked to confirm twice. Very Disappointed Patron

- awesome service - hip rub and rap music for young and old - fried cheesecake was tasty - wings were tasty and large - salmon sliders were well reviewed - open late!

I actually enjoyed this spot. The music was great. The food and drinks were on point and the vibe was cool. I like the indoor outdoor effect and the owner was very welcoming.

Minerva is always a good vibe, food and drinks are good & I appreciate there happy hour specials

Sunday was not a great time here at Minerva. I made reservations for 6pm Sunday just to arrive and be advised that they're not doing reservations, it's first come first served. Everything is expensive but the service is not good at all. Their not attentive to their customers. They charge $65 for hookahs but you will never receive any coal to get your moneys worth. Also to top it off we were charged $40 to get it. It was extremely hot on the inside like they have no AC, it was a mess. To spend over $200 and have that type of experience blows me.

We came to Minerva on a weekend trip to Nashville. We found it on TikTok. We originally went to Willie B's right next door but after 15 minutes of no one saying anything to us we left and walked next door. We were greeted and immediate served. We had drinks and shots and great food. It was good time talking with the bartender and a few other patrons. We ordered Lamb Chops and Their Fried Fish. Everything was really good. Definitely a place I'd recommend when going to Nashville.

Whether you're a local, or visiting I highly recommend and suggest to STAY FAR CLEAR of this place. Be prepared to wait 30 mins plays for servers to tend to you. The food came out wrong but still attempted to charge our party for something we didn't order. And when it finally came it was frozen cold. And to top it all off, it has a high notorious reputation for doing scam/fraud. One of our parties card information was taken and no less than 24hrs later in multiple clothing and gas stations as well as online purchases were attempted. I've never been to a place that had a time limit on your hookah as well. Overall, very disappointed and even more disgusted by this places representation of overall black businesses. It is a shame. But if being charged for unordered items, served frozen meals, clocking your hookah, and the routine identity theft is your definition of a Friday night well spent then this is the place for you.

I came here because it was listed on an article on TravelNoire. I was excited to have a good time with drinks and music, my experience was a bit mixed. Here's why: The opening times on Yelp, Google and their website are a little confusing. Just to be safe we got there at 5 pm, you can make reservations, but I knew I was only going to be there for a drink or 2. And it was really spacious on Saturday evening around 5:30pm. The security was really friendly, so no complaints on my end. There was a decent amount of available seats on the front area, where we were seated. I wasn't able to see the back room area. One of my main issues were the drinks. I don't remember looking at the drinks before I got here, but this wasn't it. I ordered a Blue Streak and I was disappointed. It wasn't worth the $12-15 I spent. We also ordered the Ave fries, which were your normal fries. I might consider coming here for their brunch if I'm in town just to give them another try, but I wouldn't come back. One of the stars is for the music choice, DJ did a good mix of old school and new.

Cool chill vibe. Good drinks. I can't say if all the food is good (haven't tried) but the wings were good.

Visited while I was there for a conference. The manager was very nice as well as the server BUT thr cook doesn't make salads until later in the evening, we were there when it opened at 5 pm and they were out of the avocado rolls we wanted to try. The Buffalo chicken sliders and honey wings were very good even though it was a long wait. This is mostly likely a better place to visit around 9 pm or later.

I made reservations for this place on Open Table for 8pm. We arrived and I was told they don't take reservations from that application and only from Yelp. We were also told they close at 9pm. The manager was very rude and told me they didn't even use Open Table. So why was this an option?? He didn't even try to offer any solution. Google definitely lied to me because this is where I made the reservations and saw the time. I will say it did look lit when we arrived.

I visited Minerva with a group of ladies and had a great time! Food was great (I had the catfish nuggets and fries). Our server was a girl named Kaya and she did a great job servicing us and making us comfortable. The music was great and vibes were great as well! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I think there possibly could be better seating but Kaya made sure we were comfortable and having a good time. Some of the other ladies that worked there also made sure we were having a good time as well. I hope the next time I'm in Nashville the experience is the same or even better!

This spot had been on my list of spots to visit in Nashville for a while. I'm glad that I finally got to visit. It is one of the coolest lounges/ hookah bar in Nashville. The bartender was super nice and very friendly. The drinks were awesome. My classic old fashioned drink and margarita were a total hit for me. You definitely get your money worth. As far as the hookah, it was good and affordable. This whole place has a very casual yet relaxed atmosphere. This is the perfect place to calm and relax after a crazy week, or if you just want a good moody spot. Would definitely definitely recommend this place!!!

Came here this weekend to try it out. I had seen a post about it on Facebook and had seen some good reviews. I didn't realize or really know what part of town it was in. I had however, seen that there was a phone or knock to get in. Yasssss. Give me the speakeasy feel. Okay, so our group got there before I did and was a little uneasy about going in. Once we got there, we didn't really need a call to get in, but the concept and entrance is super neat. I almost wish we did have to have some sort of password to get in lol. We knocked, but ended up just opening the door. Lol. There's a little patio area before walking inside and a patio area outside too. Love the vibe. Upon walking in, it's a smaller bar and area. We sat at the first booth, well, some of us did. Some of our group had already gotten drinks. Our server came up and asked for our drink orders. I will say, I don't like that they take one persons card for the entire group up front. At check out, you can divide up the check as needed. But I guess it makes sense if you have a lot of walkouts. Drinks were good, vodka sno cone was delicious, and the music was on point. Exactly what we all wanted; 80-90s music. Our server and our group adjusted and was comfortable after a little while there. As we were leaving the outside area caught our attention and so did the music. We hung out outside for a while. After leaving we all decided that it's the perfect place to hit up later on in the evening. We went early since we were day drinking.

Went to Minerva Sunday afternoon/evening for my friends birthday. As soon as we walked up the man checking our IDs wasn't very welcoming. He was honestly rude to us. He wasn't even the security , he may have been the manager filling in for security. The atmosphere was a vibe up until locals sat next to us and wanted to start a bottle war. At that point our server wasn't being very attentive. Upon us leaving, there may have been a conflict that caused someone to lose their belongings. I went to try and RESPECTFULLY ask if I can look for the item or have one of the security check for me. The security was rude and belligerent towards me, he used curse words etc. All because I wanted someone to check for the item that was lost in the establishment. Instead of actually assisting they threatened to call the police on a bunch of females who weren't doing anything wrong. One person out of the group supposedly got kicked out, the whole group should not suffer...especially when trying to retrieve a lost item. All in all I feel like we were treated differently due to us being from out of town so if you are from out of town I WOULD NOT recommend going here

Great place great vibes & the food is amazing. I love the music. And they service is awesome. I would recommend this place.

So didn't get a chance to eat because we were waiting to eat at another establishment but I'll tell you the DRANKSSSS are so good. They were very flavorful and worth every penny. The location is very busy so service is a little slow but the dj keeps your mood at an all time high. I can't wait to go back to try out the loaded fries. Make sure to follow me on Instagram for more local reviews. @_thatskenny

Love the atmosphere, very chill & grown bides with no under age wild thing going on !

I recently moved to North Nashville/Metrocenter from the small suburb of Goodlettsville and was looking for a new go-to bar to meet friends on the weekend and enjoy a beer or cocktail. When I searched bars in the area, Minerva was the first to show up, so I decided to give it a shot on a Friday night, alone, just to see if I liked it. I really had no idea what to expect. So the first time I went, I was a bit caught off guard. This place is arguably the most unique bar in Nashville. It's gated, and then there's a huge door with a peephole. You have to knock to get in. That definitely wasn't what I was expecting. So I figured they were a speakeasy, which they are. So interesting touch. The doorman let me in and escorted me to my preferred seat, so I chose to sit at the bar. I was escorted from an outdoor sitting area to the inside. Both areas were quite crowded, but it was a Friday night after all. The music was old school, late '90s R&B and hip hop. A 1920s style speakeasy with 1990s style music. VERY interesting. Very unique. I was given what looked like a video cassette tape case. With a menu on it! They had lots of uniquely named craft cocktails, mostly from pop culture references. They also had your basic beer and wine list, plus bar food like flavored popcorn. I ordered the Minerva Mule. I'm usually not a vodka drinker, but this is one delicious mule. I'm not sure what's in it that makes it so good, but I think it must be the ginger ale they use because it had a strong yet mellow ginger flavor. Maybe they make the ginger ale in house? On the bar, I also spotted a small case of cigars! I'm always excited to find a cigar bar. You don't find those often in Nashville anymore. Granted, you have to smoke them in the outdoor porch area, but I'm more than happy to do that. Bar staff is super friendly and helpful and want to be sure you feel at home. If you're sitting at a table, they check on you every 5-10 minutes. If you're at the bar, the bartenders take care of you as soon as you make eye contact. So in short, this has quickly and easily become my go-to bar in North Nashville. I've even started a monthly happy hour for my church's men's ministry here. I also learned that Minerva Ave. is owned by the same people who own Slim & Husky's pizza across the street. No wonder it's such a cool, creative, and high quality place! My only complaint is that they're closed on Mondays.

Pros: Chill vibe, good drinks but nothing amazing, friendly service Cons: small venue, could be easily packed on weekends and hard to find good seating, also they automatically add a 20% tip on your bill, but still suggest at the end to tip again on top of that. I would still tipped at least 20% due to friendly service but i didn't like the fact they were suggesting adding more to the total, making me feel like I'm being tricked. I understand why the owner might do this- some people probably didn't tip so that ruined for the rest of us. So people please be sure to read your final bill!

If you want to be treated unfairly over charged and discriminated against this is the perfect place for you. I was denied entry because the security said (We Don't Do Athletic wear here bro) which is fine as long as the rules apply to everybody I'm okay with that. One person in my party had on jogging shorts. Another 3 gentleman had on full Nike T-shirts Nd Nike shorts (isn't that athletic wear)? Luckily I had some pants in car I was able to switch out too. I asked to speak with a manger because If these are the rules of the business it needs to apply to everybody you can't pick and choose who to enforce the rules with. She going to offer my a shot to make things rite.. really a shot... My sister reserved a booth for 12 people and due to the rain we had to relocate inside the building where we were placed into two separate booths. So I asked about the larger booth up front so everybody can be together they say $200 an hour for the booth which is fine because it's 12 people I don't see an issue with that. So u purchase two booties at $250 each I purchase 2 hookahs at $30 each. So the waitress watched the clock at the end of every hour she kept reminding us we needed to spend another $200. At this point I'm annoyed so I ask for the check it comes Nd it's 845 including $119 service charge. The waitress writes on the ticket TIPS ARE APPRECIATED.. excuse me I paid $845 and I didn't leave a tip because what is this 119 service charge. So she confronts me about not leaving her a tip. Isn't the service charge the tip. She said that's for the bartender Nd security. Well yll need to figure that out with management because you not getting another dollar from me. The nerve of her. I will never ever visit this place again

I love this place on Thursday nights when they feature live music! The cocktails are very good and the servers are usually really nice!

This place was jumpin! The vibe was cool and the music kept the crowd hype. The drinks were okay and they were out of food except popcorn, but the hookah was good. Can't wait to go again.

Disappointed is an understatement. I'm so embarrassed about today. I'm unable to go out as much as I want because of school but when I do I love to go to places I know has good service. Today, minerva proved me wrong. I made a reservation for my girls and I to celebrate my friends birthday. It's limited black owned places here but I knew I wanted to support one especially for a celebration and minerva was my go to in undergrad. I made reservations at 1145. The waitress took our order at 12:15 we received drinks at 1:05 after we were the first seated and others came in after us and recieved their drinks and food before us. The waitress said we would get our food at 1:30. It didn't come until 2. I left around 1230 to run and errand and got cussed out by a miserable security guard who had nothing better to do but bother someone. He accused me and my friend of switching ids and we're much past the 21 age and we were already in minerva so common sense would say if we were switching ids we would've done that prior but hey common sense ain't so common. Mind you I've been a regular prior to this school year. The man that sits at the door knows me pretty well and I have a Tennessee driver license. It just didn't make sense. Anyway, the story gets worst. I've complained 3 times to them and asked for the birthday cake to be brought out. The waitress brings two plates out yall. On top of that, we received our food in to go boxes. I'm so confused. It was terrible. The worst experience I've had here in Nashville. I forsure was not paying after that. I didn't get good service at all. The only one that did his job was the DJ Bailey and Jordan. I will not be back here and I'm so sad that the black owned businesses here are so piss poor now. I sure hope garden brunch comes back best place, service and vibes I've ever gotten here. Smh. Do better. I love supporting my people when I get the service I deserve. Why wouldn't I want to pay and tip well?

I went to visit this place with friends just to kick back and have drink and was told I could not enter their establishments because I had on "fuzzy sandals". The dress code sign was posted on the sidewalk that DID NOT MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT NOT WEARING FUZZY SANDALS. As I set in this establishment (after my shoes where changed) and sent my hard earn money I noticed 3 ladies with fuzzy sandals on who were not turned around at the door or asked to change shoes, so why was I turned around and told my shoes couldn't be worn?? What's the issue with fuzzy sandals? Definitely will not visit this place again whenever I visit Nashville.

This is a young hot spot with great drinks. We came to say trip with them from Memephis. It was a blast. The staff was great the drinks were on point. Love the spot.

Came here on a Saturday early evening before the late night party crowd. I was disappointed by the prices. Ordered a Jack and ginger and a Jack on the rocks and got the bill for $30. They added 20% gratuity to my bill when I ordered at the bar and had two drinks. Severely overpriced but if you want hip hop culture with a little ambiance this is your spot.

Very Poor service, they charge per hour of hookah , do not refill charcoal. They do not know what customers service is. I will not be coming back, save your coins and go elsewhere.

Great late night spot to go to if you are in the area. Lots of outdoor space and the music is always great. Can't forget about the awesome drinks that you can get at 3 different bars that they have.

I recently tried this place and I think it's going to be a new go-to spot. I love the experience of knocking on the door - if a place is going to say they're a speakeasy then they should try and apply an element of that. Minerva delivers. The place has a very inconspicuous look when you pull up, you knock on the door and a window opens (reminded me of the gates to the Emerald City), and then you're welcomed inside. Once you enter, you're greeted by a fire pit and choice of inside bar or large patio. We chose patio because all the seating inside was filled. One note on the patio, with the weather getting cooler, I do hope they plan on using space heaters soon otherwise it's a bit chilly. As far as the food and drinks go, we both got the margarita and soul food sandwich. Both were delicious, but the soul food sandwich was definitely the star. SO. GOOD - it's a thick-sliced chicken sandwich with pesto and mac & cheese that is creamy and rich. The margarita had a nice twist using a watermelon profile and was very fresh tasting. In addition, we were provided water and instead of just regular tap water they infuse theirs with fruit, which is a nice touch. The ambience overall is a polished, relaxed vibe. From the gatekeeper to our server everyone was warm, welcoming, and accommodating. After tax and tip, dinner and one drink was about $30. I do think it is a bit of a pricier place for drinks, but, tbh, not bad for the experience, quality, and given the rising costs of going out in Nashville in general. I definitely plan to go back. On an added note, it's nice to support a business bringing much-needed diversity to Nashville away from the city's current "bro-country" reputation.

The service was horrible....it took them an hour to bring us our first round of drinks ..we order the two for one champagne never got it...order hookah never got it so as we cash out after being there over a hour here comes the hookah never received the cigar we order .. Just horrible and we made reservations...

The owner is so rude. He has no customer service and talks to his customers like they are peasants. I went there for New Years and I instantly regretted it once I came into contact with him. He feels like he is a king because it's his establishment and everyone else is beneath him. He tried to belittle my group and I over pricing but we were not having it. I do NOT recommend going here.

I have tried to give this spot a chance. I've visited 4 times and the service just doesn't get any better. I really like the spot and the vibe is cool, but the waitresses are rude, inattentive, and have absolutely no customer service skills. Please owners invest in quality people to work at your establishment to give your customers the best service. I guarantee you will see a huge difference in your business.

Just left Minerva. Went with a friend (Chelsea) and this was our first time. We went for the happy hour and had the Boomerang cocktail for $6 which was very good. Strong cocktail they don't skimp on the alcohol here which is great. At the end of our visit, it started to sleet and a very nice young employee named James found us a umbrella and escorted us to our cars and also scolded us for parking so far, very gentlemanly. He really went out his way, above and beyond and I appreciate this so much in an establishment. Will definitely be back again!

Seems like everybody who works here, only serves who they "know". Wait to long for food, I went next door and grabbed a pizza from another restaurant. Male waiters look like high school boys, the female waitress are standofish. The Dj ..... 90's music is cool but not for hours ... The hookah SUCKS The drinks SUCKS All in all I rather go to TGIF or Chillis...

Live a few blocks away and have been wanting to check it out. Finally went last night for the first time and really enjoyed it. The drink prices were reasonable, better than the typical Nashville bar prices. We had a few different drinks, our waitress recommended the Mind Ya Business and the Hennyrita. Both were great recommendations. Speaking of the waitress, she was great, very friendly and attentive. The DJ was playing some great late 90's early 2000's hip hop which I loved. I didn't mind the gratuity being included in the bill because the wait staff was great and deserved it. Will definitely be going back.

Had dinner last night, the sandwich I had was excellent the service was exceptional, JoJo my server was wonderful and on the ball. I met the owner Robert even had a drink with him. The place was warm and inviting with a fun speakeasy type ambiance. You even have to knock on a big wooden door to get in.

Visiting from out of town and truly enjoyed this bar. The vibe was very chill and relaxing. I loved the creative menu theme. The drinks were well made and the bartender was very professional. Great outdoor space for the nice nights. Nice local spot, a welcomed change to the touristy bars on Broadway. It's also near Slim & Husky's if you want to grab a great pizza then a few drinks.

Cool, vibey bar on the outskirts of Germantown. Great Hookah and cocktails. Zandi was a fantastic server, very attentive and sweet. Definitely will come back.

Minerva Avenue is a super chills spot. It is unique among Nashville's speakeasy scene. You got all the exclusivity without the pretentious feels. The drink are legit, generous pours and made with all fresh ingredients. Top shelf and classy all the way around. You need to drink here. #HomeIsWhereTheBarIs

Very nice place to go on a Wednesday night. Visiting Nashville for one night and looking for a urban bar/venue to visit this is a good choice . The DJ was pretty solid , drinks were great and so was the crowd.

The vibe is good. Has EXCELLENT potential but the customer service is horrible! We was literally sitting at our table for 30 minutes with no greeting at all and also wondering who our server was. This should not be an excuse at all. The employees should be picked with skill and alertness. Their tip is included within the tab which really does not give them a reason to attend to the customer. That should be taken away. It will give the serve more reason to engage with their tables point blank. This establishment needs work for sure.

I really enjoyed my time at Minerva Avenue. Since the re opening of Nashville. I was very nervous about going out. When I arrived at Minerva Avenue, the doorman checked my ID as well as my temperature. This made me feel very comfortable with being out after Covid-19. I then could relax and enjoy my craft cocktail by the name "Color of Purple". I think they named the drinks after classic movies. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

This is a really dope spot with great service! A young man by the name of James English was especially helpful with a pressing matter that he quickly resolved. Will definitely be back!

Very kind staff and deliciously strong drinks. Can't wait to come back. Cool indoor and outdoor seating areas!