37 Best Bars in Knoxville

“We had a fantastic evening - first we were proactively moved from a table next to a large group and therefore noisy to a quieter space in the restaurant- where does that ever happen - secondly our dinners were exquisite- creativity and quality above the price - one of the best meals we’ve enjoyed in a while - had the tuna crisp - burrata salad -osso buco - chicken and trout - financier and olive oil cake - we would happily order any of those again - thank you for a wonderful evening - we will be back !“

“awesome spot to go! the pizza was next level stuff! went for the upside-down pop up but definitely looking forward to go during regular nights! great atmosphere and friendly service!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“Best brunch in Knoxville! The Nauticakes were perfect. The best hashbrowns I have ever had. The staff and owner treat everyone like family. Highly recommend.“

“Great atmosphere great service“

“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!“

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

“Great drinks and amazing staff“

“Had an excellent brunch recently! Always great service and amazing food. Cannot recommend enough!“

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

“Best espresso martini in town! The frosty glass is top tier.“

“Fantastic establishment. All employees are phenomenal“

“Vibetastic!

This is the most inviting and positive atmosphere in the area. Stop in for a pint and leave as a friend. The manager has a way of making your visit here feel special and personalized. I'm impressed on so many levels. Please keep up the event nights going and the positive atmosphere alive.
& Thank you for this little gem of Knoxville, and know your efforts are seen & appreciated.“

“The Drinks were Awesome!!!!“

“sam and carly were so phenomenal they did me so good. please come to scruffy if you want to have a good time.“

“Nice but not pretentious. interesting selection“

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Pour Taproom: Knoxville is a fun and unique self-serve beer experience right in the heart of downtown. The concept is great, giving you the freedom to sample a wide variety of beers and find exactly what you like. The atmosphere is energetic and social, making it a perfect hangout spot for groups or a casual night out. The staff are helpful and friendly, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Overall, it’s a great place to relax, explore new drinks, and enjoy Knoxville’s nightlife.“

“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.“

“Best place for live music!!“

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

“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“

“Had an awesome experience at this brewery! This was one of the two breweries I went to in Knoxville and the beer was excellent! I had the Italian Pilsner and a Brown ale I believe. The bartender and patrons were also real fun to talk with and friendly. I really love the charming atmosphere of this old brewery and this is definitely not the kind of brewery I would see in Charlotte (where I live), so was a real experience drinking in an old historic looking building in the Old City.“

“What a gem!!! Marie is amazing!!!“

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

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“The name says it all. OUR PLACE“

“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.“

“Nothing like it in Knoxville!!👍“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“