41 Best Bars in Chattanooga

“We made a reservation and were given a nice private table by friendly staff. I noticed the wall next to our table even had USB ports to charge your phone! We decided to try the cocktails and were happy to find they were expertly crafted and delicious! My husband had a bourbon - The Frazier Fashioned. I had a drink called Fear and Loathing which was just the right amount of tartness plus a slightly smoky flavor from the salt on the rim. Main course was NOLA poboy for me and husband got the Chilean salmon with grilled caesar romaine lettuce. Poboy shrimp was just right spicy and smoky with the bonus of a buttermilk biscuit in the broth. The salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right- moist, flaky and yummy. Dessert was coconut lime tres leches prepared by their trained pastry chef. We loved the tangy creaminess of this dessert! We will be back!“

“Food & drinks were off the charts amazing! Glad to have tasty gluten-free options here in town. We started with the pimento cheese & GF toast, and split the RC burger & broken potatoes for our entree. The portion of potatoes was very generous, and could easily be split between 2-3 people. Staff was friendly & attentive, even on a busy Saturday night. We ate inside for our date night, but the outdoor seating is perfect for mild weather. Highly recommend making a reservation at least a couple days in advance. Will definitely be back!“

“I loved the food and our waitress, Rachel, was exceptional. HOWEVER, the Boathouse was busy and 2 of their bartenders were AWFUL - really Bad attitude. Respect for the customer no matter what the consequences would’ve been better. I was a waitress once. I understand what it’s like to be busy but I never made a customer feel like they were less than or an annoyance. After all, it’s what the job is all about - customer service.“

“It was our first visit here, and we brought out of town family. The food was delicious, the patio was wonderful for kids, and the service was fantastic! Brett pushed tables together for us and was so accommodating and helpful. We will definitely be back and bring all of our guests here!“

“I am biased but Tremont Tavern has the BEST burgers in Chattanooga!!! Beer is a running tap list on the wall and available in cans and bottles in the fridges. Kid friendly. Monday night Trivia, Tuesday night open-mic. This is elevated bar food and there is nothing bad on the menu. 2nd best hot wings in Chatt (I like to order them dry rubbed with a side of each sauce for dipping). Tenders, fried pickle spears, hummus, and edamame dip are all great apps. The salads and sandwiches are also great. Ask about a list and finish it to be a part of the mug club.Parking: Plenty of street parking off of HIXSON PIKE.“

“We stopped in for lunch. Becca was our waitress and she was kind, attentive, and so pleasant to have for our lunch dining experience! The food was amazing as well! Came out quickly and hotttt!!! Great experience all the way around! Will be back for sure!!!“

“We decided to go to the distillery because we really like the whiskey and the reviews are very good. We were very happy with the decision. The folks there are very friendly and provided a great historical perspective of whiskey laws in TN and the production of the product. Highly recommended.“

“This place is definitely a vibe. Very grungey atmosphere, and a good service team.The Thai chili dog is insane, the curry is good (and I'm not even a fan of curry), and the burger is one of the best I've ever had in my life. Fried rice is impeccable as well. Can't recommend more“

“The best fish and chips I have had!! My husband really loved the Brussel sprouts. The place was fun, had good music and an extensive drink selection. Will definitely be back!Kid-friendliness: They had a good kid menu but was surprised the drink was separate“

“Impressive burger lineup...with attention to every aspect of burger perfection! I was a bit skeptical at first...but the fact it was last year winner eased my doubts! Surprisingly really good burger...the subtle crunch from the wontons and the understated flavor of the chili oil tie it all together! trust the process!“

“Surprised that the gluten free pizza was so fluffy and thick, yet crispy and delicious! Thank you for providing a safe place to eat for people with celiac disease. Awesome atmosphere too! Beautiful decor!Dietary restrictions: I have celiac disease so I need to eat Gluten Free for medical reasons.“

“Slide into this dive bar looking establishment that is like a tardis, much larger on the inside, cool vibes and delicious food, even near closing time. Smoked wings were perfect moist and flavored on point. Waitress was fast with a good attitude, again for a slow evening close to closing. Block or so up the street, wall art of angel wings!“

“Such a fun place- delicious food, cold beer, friendly servers, unique decor! So many choices for tap beer, lots of IPAs which we love. We had tacos (the Thursday night special) which were very good, and the best fried shrimp ever. It's hand breaded with a light, perfectly seasoned breading, and they're huge! Since we're from Wyoming, we had to have the fried okra because we never get it at home. It, too, was superb! Can't recommend Doc Holiday's enough!“

“Fingers on the pulse of live music in Chattanooga! This town is so lucky to have such a talented brother duo and the scene they have created at the tavern is jam on so many levels. The staff is handpicked sweetness and the room is happy with class. The back porch and alley are the perfect place to get air and chill. The menu is always unexpectedly excellent! 6 stars out of 5.“

“great atmosphere, service, jukebox, and, when they have live music, it seems to be done well. promotion, sound, and stages are great. I only wish they had more live music because it has the best setup for it in Chattanooga, imo, but i understand why they don't do it all the time. I find it comparable to places like the 40-watt in Athens...my other musician friends all love playing there and we all love going there for shows and just to grab a drink and a snack and hang out in a chill place. glad to have it in Chattanooga!“

“Stopped in to get some lunch with my family while on vacationCool little spot within walking distance of the Park.Food was great, their bbq tasted amazing I had a big potato stuffed with it.Quaint little spot inside and seating outside.Would definitely eat here again.Parking: BIG parking lot behind at the park. Pay to Park, Get the ParkMobile app.“

“My husband and I were visiting Chattanooga and ended up here one night. Fantastic decor, ambiance, service and drinks. We went during the week and it was quiet, nice to sit and chat. Love the couches and chairs, nice and comfy! The bartender apologized because their speakers were out, and music was playing, just not loudly. Maybe it's normally louder.“

“Love this place, love, stand-up comedy and I appreciate you guys being open for business and bringing us all the hilarious personalities. Would like to please ask if you guys could bring “Felipe Esparza”. I would love to see him in person and I would have a huge group coming to you. The staff in this place is wonderful and it’s good to have this in town. Thank you so much for your contribution to the community having fun. Please bring back the “Tennessee Tramp””. She is fabulous as well. And hopefully one day we’ll get to see “Gregg Morton” One more time in this Location.“

“This place is super neat, they have it all! The best patio by far in town to hang out. Best sandwiches, music, atmosphere! Alexanne is the best! She’s super attentive and helpful. We went in with a group during mainx 24 it was raining super hard, she went and grabbed us a table and at the end said she would go ahead and run all our cards for us since we were running behind for the parade. She made us feel like VIP! The specials are the best. Bartenders were even cooler! 10/10 I’d recommend to a friend“

“I'll keep this simple, as I just came in from the rain to have a glass of wine while it passes: do not get the rosé! Don't. It's... well it's a horrific acidic, bitter, cheap-tasting mess of a wine. I'm seriously laughing to myself at how much garbage it is.Otherwise, the place has a cute vibe and the bartender is friendly.“

“Clever Alehouse has been a wonderful addition to Red Bank for the food, drinks, atmosphere, and as a gathering space. I especially love joining every Wednesday night for trivia, but if you're ever just looking for a fantastic meal, be it a burger, or a healthier dish, they've got you covered!“

“A fantastic and unique dining experience! You don't see German restaurants that often, so, especially considering the high food standards in Chattanooga, my wife and I had to try this one. I wound up having a sampling of much of their menu in their spätzle plate: two brats over spätzle, kraut, and potato cakes. It was delicious! My wife, who wasn't sure what to expect (having never eaten German food before) had their pimento cheese sandwich and was pleasantly surprised. Service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant was not too crowded or overwhelming (surprising, as it was a Friday night). Definitely give it a try if you're in Chattanooga and looking for something different.“

“Go see Reuben and the gang! Since he bought the restaurant he has made some awesome upgrades to the deck, the menu, and the atmosphere. The deck is accessible, there's music and karaoke, and the food is great!Wheelchair accessibility: Both sides of the deck are now accessible.“

“We've had a very, very good meal and a couple of meals that were okay. This last visit, our meals arrived lukewarm and steak medium rather than medium rare. We advised server who offered a re-do but as it took a bit for her to get back to us and we were already eating what we had, we declined. We were given one dessert on the house.Drinks from bar were average.Nice restaurant, most servers and staff very pleasant and helpful.“

“I love it here! The food is so freaking good. Like top 10 places in chatt good. They have a basement which is more of a bar feel and can get crowded. They have outside patio seating which is nice and private and also seating upstairs. They serve a mean brunch so you have to go multiple times to get the full experience. If you are visiting Chatt you have to stop here.Vegetarian options: So amazing. This is a gem for vegetarians in the chatt area. Especially if you like spice and good cocktails.Parking: There are some free street parking spots on the street and paid parking on the street. We have never struggled to find parking so matter how busy the area is.“

“So good!!! It's the first time I dared to try a pizza with no marinara on it. I had the Holy Shiitake and it was amazing!! Their pizzas are rustic and so fresh!! We were able to sit on the patio with our dog and have a good time. We'll be back!“

“Our party consisted of 4 adults and 2 children. The food was delicious, we had the filet mignon, mahi mahi, Philly cheesesteak sliders, and veggie salad. Everyone enjoyed their food. I will say the kid plates are fairly large. The server was very attentive. It was a great family experience.“

“My husband and I were visiting the area and were pleased to find a nice pool hall. The prices were reasonable and service was great. Their chicken tenders might just be the best we've ever had! It seems they allow smoking inside but the smell wasn't so overwhelming that we couldn't enjoy ourselves. Definitely recommend!“

“I walk past this restaurant every week but never tried. My boss treated me for lunch and oh man what a treat! The service , the atmosphere, and let's not forget the food delicious! I have the BLT with avocado and fried egg. It's amazing!“

“Kelly is one of a kind bartender, kooky, sweet, and beautiful. Take your choice of inside billiards or have your beer around a fire outside. Mitch jr is a ppl pleaser and keeps the party going. The place is small but how else do you want to party?Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely easier to get around in a wheelchair and mostly everyone will help or move.“

“This is a new restaurant in the building so I had to check it out. I hear there is one downtown Chattanooga, too, but never ate there.I was very happy to see they have gluten-free crust, so I had to get a bbq chicken with extra sauce.The host / server placed my order it was a slow time of day between lunch / dinner.The pizza was out in 17 minutes and ready to eat fresh.When I opened the box and saw the pizza, I was blown away by how thick it was and gluten-free. This was a first for me because all the gluten-free crust I have ever had was thin crust. Not here!I did have to take hot peppers off the pizza, which was new for bbq chicken pizza.Overall, it was good and fresh plus very filling. I could only eat 3 pieces it filled me up.Would I recommend this restaurant? YesWould I return ? YesDietary restrictions: Gluten allergy“

“Bryan Michael Young is one of the best bartenders I’ve every had to serve me. Very patient, and helpful with drink selection. So kind, and real. I would’ve talk to him more. But my sister in law is larger than life talked so much, I could t get a word in. But he’s amazing. So good at his job but so kind too!“

“Great place!! Our meals were delicious! Flat Iron Steak cooked to perfection.... no steak sauce needed. The pasta carbonara was just To Die For!!!! Super friendly servers (Willy was awesome) and the owner came by to chat a bit! Very nice dining experience!!“

“The best spot in town for a good night! From people that work there, to the atmosphere, the music playing and even the bar itself is an absolute VIBE and a must if you want to go out and have fun with your friends on the weekends, 10/10 recommend!!“

“I took my daughters and their friend for a fun day yesterday. We had never been to D&B so didn’t know what to expect. It was awesome. My food was delicious, the server was great and the games were fun. My only complaint is that the young guy who was working the VR station was extremely rude. I told him the kids wanted to do balloon run, he said that was the most boring game there so I asked him what was the funnest one and he said “just look at the sign” I said well the sign doesn’t tell me which game is the most fun and he said “no it tells you what games we have just pick one” he was extremely rude through the whole experience. We will definitely be back because everything else was great but if he’s running the VR we just won’t pay for that one this time. My daughter even said “if he wasn’t so rude, I’d wanna do the VR again” saved me some money though bc the VR is extra“

“The bartender allowed us to sit 5 minutes before close (we didn’t even realize). We didn’t know what we wanted and he jumped at the opportunity to recommend drinks of his own creation. He nailed it and we walked out after an enjoyable conversation completely satisfied.“

“Had a great time here with my wife and our 3 year old son. It was his first time bowling, and he absolutely loved it! I really liked the fact that they have separate lanes for families away from the serious bowlers (I am sure the league bowlers like that as well).“

“I am not from around here and was HOPING for an experience like last night! ?I had so much fun!!!!☺️ The people were amazing, the vibe was perfect ✨️ the ladies restroom was so darn cute ? and very clean.I went by myself and left with a few new friends. I truly enjoyed myself.$17 for Buckets of 6? KARAOKE ?come sing your heart out ❣️“

“What a place travelling across tennessee, and this is the first real country bar I have found. It's a must for any country fan. I don't know how, but I will be back all the way from liverpool UK. Only down side was they did not have enough bar staff“

“If you're looking for a hole in the wall to have some drinks, play a few rounds of pool, and maybe get drunk enough to sing karaoke- this is it. Drink selection is at the basic level. Heads up: smoking is allowed inside. Music is a little bit too loud but not that bad. The staff I encountered were friendly and attentive.“