42 Best Bars in Knoxville

“The food was outstanding! So was the service. The atmosphere is great for a nice but not formal experience with a fine-dining flare.

We celebrated our anniversary. Sadly all of the photos are on my wife's phone, but it was all exceptional.“

“I had So much fun! The cocktails are out of this world (pun totally intended)! The food was unique and tasty! I will be going back & must try every cocktail & every item on the menu! The staff are the friendliest out there, especially Bri!! I highly recommend this hidden gem 💫 👽☄️🤖🪐“

“Everything, food, servers and the environment!!“

“Best place ever. So much fun on weekends. Peyton is awesome. Vols are awesome. Everyone is friendly. No stuck up girls.“

“The Drinks were Awesome!!!!“

“Went here for the first time last night and it was fantastic. The parmentier de canard (duck with mashed potatoes) was probably one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten. The ratatouille was also quite nice, though maybe a bit overpriced. The fromager came to our table and helped us select cheeses, which were amazing. French onion soup—what can I say? They know what they’re doing. Superb. The gateau Basque—wow. So creamy and flavorful, yet subtle. Even the espresso was great. Oh, and don’t forget the baguette and butter! Served warm in a paper wrapper…yum. Fantastic service from Nichole and the rest of the staff. The decor is beautiful Euro-bohemian. Cozy velvet booths, gorgeous art deco chandeliers, warm atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“The food was delicious! The salmon was so tender... honestly, I'm pretty sure it was the best I've ever had. The roasted vegetables were so delicious. Everything was so yummy that I ate my entire meal, just short of licking the plate!🤪“

“I am visiting Knoxville TN for work. I was looking for a local Kava bar to get a Kratom mocktail. I came in and immediately felt at home and very welcomed. The owner was super nice and knowledgeable. Her puppy Moose was too adorable! I had the Kratom Piña Colada, the NK Sunset, and the Summer Haze. All absolutely amazing. I will be back again for work and will most definitely be stopping by at Noble Kava!!“

“Awesome. Top notch service.“

“We held a wedding rehearsal dinner at the Knox Brew Hub. The service, food & drinks couldn’t have been better. The taco buffet was incredible! Zack is so accommodating, friendly & easy to work with. It was a great night! Couldn’t have been better!“

“Great place to hang out, chill and and hear awesome musicians.“

“Kim is amazing and the food here is delicious❤️ We will be back!!“

“Nice but not pretentious. interesting selection“

“A wonderful local Pub with great staff that makes every moment enjoyable. Highly recommend you drop in and have Ailis Ito pour you a pint of your favorite, or even better, a dram of your most enjoyed spirit and soak in the atmosphere of a Pub with heart and soul. Music isn't too loud, plenty of comfortable seating, and always something going on to keep you entertained. Bring friends and your thirst!“

“Some of the best people right here!“

“Food is great hand cut made to order fries!!!! Clean and friendly environment. Darts,pool,and golden tees golf highly recommend“

“We love this place! The themed nights are great, and you always feel safe here. We come every Monday night for line dancing. Jessica, the instructor is amazing! She makes everyone in the room feel welcome no matter your skill level. I actually look forward to Mondays now knowing I get to come here. Have a beer after a hard day's work and get to dance the day away. (Also, ladies. they have a really clean bathroom which is an absolute must for a bar that you frequent. The scenery aka the posters in the women's bathroom are probably my favorite part 😉😉)“

“Fantastic establishment. All employees are phenomenal“

“We love pour! It’s our favorite place to get drinks and spend time together relaxing and playing games. I love getting to try new flavors without having to commit to a whole glass. The food is pretty good, it is all like reheated as they don’t have a kitchen but the quality is good and it’s yummy!“

“Nothing like it in Knoxville!!👍“

“Great drinks and amazing staff“

“Best place for live music!!“

“Renea's Place has been my go-to, my "gonna be there every Friday," my "second home" if you will, for almost three years now. If you have not been yet, I highly suggest giving it a shot, especially on Friday (and Saturday) nights for karaoke!“

“First time visiting a Fat Tuesday and we were impressed! The owner was super sweet and offered us samples before buying. He was very helpful in our decision making and we enjoyed every sip! Super friendly environment. Also such a cute place! Look forward to next time!“

“The best bar and bartenders around! Great vibe and people!“

“Great place, good food, good ownership and management.“

“We went to enjoy the Christmas buffet yesterday and enjoy we did!!! The seafood was fresh and delicious. The prime rib was succulent. Everything else was equally amazing!!! The staff was so friendly and helpful. It was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in Knoxville. We'll done and thank you!!!“

“Public House has been one of our "go to" spots for a decade. awesome bartenders and great drinks! indoor and outdoor spaces are fun!“

“Really Awesome place!! All the folks who work there are really friendly and I felt like I was family. Really nice bar inside as well as an outdoor bar and stage for live music. While I was there I saw two terrific bands, the opening act was great! They had a female singer who was very talented and the other members were just as exceptional. I didn't catch the band name however the headline act was The Blues Machine and I have to say they are one of the best blues bands I've ever seen anywhere! They are a three piece band with a drummer/singer who's voice is unbelievable! The guitarist is probably the best player in the region, he can play anything and make you feel it down in your soul! The bass player was solid and kept the groove in place.“

“Yes yes yes yes and 100x YES! Such an awesome local brewery in Downtown! Great vibes, great beer. Love the partnership with next-door neighbor Pretentious Glass Co. — do not miss the gorgeous hand blown glass taps!!!! They even have some for sale! Awesome atmosphere and great outdoor patio space. Will be back!!!“

“fantastic staff, great place to just go hang out.“

“What a gem!!! Marie is amazing!!!“

“Been waiting a loooong time for the irs to get the proper funding so they can be a more efficient service to the American people. Its about time! That Ed Polecat can pick out a mop sink faucet, but when it comes to knowing how our federal government works, that fella dont have a clue. He’s taken john moran from tripping balls to just plain trippin over his own feet. #fakenewstwins“

“Cold beer good people fast friendly service karaoke and comedy nights are awesome great place to come and just relax and hang out!!“

“Been going here for yrs n we love Mitzi Wallace Kirk.“

“The name says it all. OUR PLACE“

“Quaint little place, seems almost as if it were built in an alleyway between two buildings, which gives it its own charm and visual atmosphere. There's enough room for booth seating, and a porch area in the back. It's one of the closest bars to the local college campus, so the pricing is decent, the crowd is generally on the youthful side. Warning: the parking lot is oddly divided and some people have been booted for parking in the wrong section, just as for details if you're uncertain. The staff has always been friendly and accommodating, one of the bartenders even let us sample his barbecue and home-made sauce, which was delicious.“

“the new owners definitely lost the magic. the brisket in the ramen used to be so good, now it looks like shaved lunchmeat. and the salmon bowl my partner always got wasnt quite up to par either. kimchi wasnt as flavorful. and they got rid of so many pinball machines(and im pretty sure they dont have a free pinball night anymore). they basically got rid of everything that made this place special. would still come for the drinks but i think ill go somewhere else to eat next time. i used to recommend this place to everyone but after going with family who had been there a couple years prior and were really looking forward to it..we left disappointed. if you havent been there before it would still be enjoyable, but knowing what it used to be the standard was set high&they didnt deliver.“

“The absolute best bartenders in town!! Love Hannah and Sarah always getting our drinks as we walk in the door!! The staff is excellent at handling the volume of people especially on Vol game days. Always be our favorite neighborhood place.“

“Service 10/10Drinks 10/10Food 9 /10Really enjoyed the Monkey Finger and Johnny Appleseed drinks. The 8:55 PM ritual was fun and the free sample was tasty. Burger and chicken sandwich were great and the side salads were well worth the upcharge. Waitress was attentive and friendly. worth the visit.“

“Will be back again this is our 2nd time here so good.“

“Mackenzie and Nathan was awesome. I had the cheese steak. Best cheese steak in knox. My wife had the grown up grilled cheese. She loved it. Nathan gave us samples of his broccoli cheddar soup. delicious. He is working on a new lunch menu. Get in there play some pool, have some drinks and try the food. You wont regret it. if your doing laundry next door. Perfect spot to wait. Highly recommend. Will he back!“