Gregory B.
Yelp
Another hit for Monday Night (ATL brewery that is also in Birmingham). The space is very nice. Plenty of seating both inside and out (even more out), cement bar tops, plenty of taps, and what looks like a space for live music. They are supposed to move up the street in a couple of years (near the greenway), but this space is nice for what they are doing now.
The beer? I have always liked Monday Night's beers, so appreciate what they brought here. The barrel aged stuff would normally be my highest ranked, but there are a few that are a bit strange in this batch. I like experimental beers, so kudos for trying, but the vanilla barrel was a bit off. I think the Apple Brandy barrel stout would go well with the cheese plate. They also have some clean IPAs (not against NEIPAs, but does EVERYONE have to fill their menu with hazies?), some lagered beers, and a few sours (unfortunately, my fave of the group tapped out during the soft opening :-( Hopefully more soon?). Make sure to grab some of the Preservation Society (PS) exclusives while you are here, as you won't find them at other Monday Night locations. See mondaynightbrewing.com/nashville-menu/
The food? Very limited (Cheese Box, Pimento Cheese Box, Hummus Box, pretzels, cookies, and goo goo clusters - at least some Nashville?). The cheese plate sounded the best of the batch and may go back in at some point and pair it with the Apple Brandy Barreled Stout (Tears of My Enemies).
The place? Parking is still a bit munged up, although I was able to roll up and find a rock star spot fairly near the door. With the number of people at the opening, some people were parking on the street about 2 blocks away. It will be a while before the construction is done, so plan accordingly. The building itself is beautiful. You can tell it is an old factory and the vibe still fits (weathered brick, pipes left across the ceiling.
The staff? We sat at the bar, so we were within grabbing distance. Everyone was friendly. Except for one of us sitting for a bit with an empty, they were always on top of it, but I chock that up for the crowd and getting used to working this type of venue, so I give a pass on one minor faux pas (sorry T).
If I had to name a negative, it would be 2 single stall restrooms for a place this large. I can see this being a sticking point at some time, especially if they continue to attract this large of a crowd.