06/30/07

Music Lovers Must Experience Mercy Lounge

by bren55555

Great place to hang out for music lovers to see big-name along with up-and-coming bands. Lots of room even when it's packed. The crowd is diverse which adds to the appeal of the atmosphere - everyone is welcome. Bartenders amazingly handle large crowds with a wink and a smile. Don't get there before 9. Parking was no problem at all to the side, back, even side streets and well lit. Sound could be a little better but I am not complaining. This did vary with each band slightly and I saw three last night. This building has alot of character but not originally built with acoustics in mind.

As you top the stairs after entering, straight ahead is the long bar along the wall on a raised platform. Watch your step! (It's lit so you don't trip). Nice big, long bar to accommodate the patrons that offers mixed drinks along with beer. To your left is the back of the main room with bathrooms and table for vendor selling the band's cd's, etc. Further back to the left is a smaller lounge (but still a nice big area) with pool tables, small bar in the very back corner, table and chairs, and an exit to the outside balcony. Really cool. To your right at the top of the stairs is the main stage. Lots of room in the middle for standing. Chairs and tables line the walls on a slightly raised platform. Next time, I might get there a little early to snag one of these and watch a show from this angle. Otherwise, I was standing in the middle in the front close enough to touch the lead singer. Wow! Puts you up close and personal with the band.

Mercy Lounge is a GREAT PLACE FOR A GREAT TIME. A true asset to Nashville's music scene. I will go back again and again.

• Pros: Great local, out-of-state, and big name bands, Service, Atmosphere, Bearable even when crowded
• Cons: None

05/08/07

Great place

by bcrofty

I love this place. Very broad selection of shows/events and even when the place is jam-packed I always manage to feel relaxed and have a good time. Bartenders are very skilled and the overall atmosphere is great. I love the booth seats & pool tables for taking some time out to chill if necessary. Just wish they had better acoustics considering some of the big names they have there and that parking was more convenient!

• Pros: amosphere, event types, bartenders
• Cons: parking

01/08/06

The Mercy Lounge is slammin, the Ballroom too

by smoothybobo

Comfortable place, great vibe, laid back atmosphere, diverse crowd, cold beer, the nicest - HOTTEST bartenders in town, interesting shows, pool tables. What a great place to hang. The outdoor shows last summer were excellent. Great shows - MINI KISS ROCKED! The Dirty Dozen Brass Band was the best. The Fourth of July fireworks from the deck was awesome. I LOVE THE DECK! The Mercy is a happy place for happy people. (The Ballroom too.)

• Pros: great shows, atmosphere, diverse crowd
• Cons: they don't serve -, breakfast yet!