I was in town for a class at UTK and needed to grab something for dinner. The restaurant serves Cajun inspired food with a pretty limited menu, but I was just looking for a quick bite so it seemingly fit the bill, and it mostly did in that regard.
You can only order at the bar, there is no table service. It was pretty busy but they only had one bartender back there. She was a bit overwhelmed and completely forgot to pour my drink after taking my order, since she went to work taking the next order from the people behind me like in a fast food place. I had to ask her for my drink after she cleared the line of customers. Of course you're asked to tip when you pay by card, even if you've not been given your drink, and the amounts start at 20% and go way up from there. You're left wondering why you would pay a 30% tip for such mediocre service.
After you order you find a seat and wait with your number card for your food to arrive. There are individual tables, high long tables, and a sofa or two. Many choices, which is good. There is a TV, which they had oddly tuned to a RuPauls drag race marathon seemingly. I would never bring a child in here with that garbage on the TV. There is also a fridge with take away beers.
The beer selection was pretty extensive with lots of local choices. I had their house lager which was good once I asked for and received it. I also tried the blackened chicken po boy which wasn't really a po boy (I should know better when outside NOLA) but it was good enough. They strangely put the lettuce in the bottom and the chicken and sauce on top so that you got chicken in half the bites and lettuce and bread in the other half.
Anyway, this place met my needs but the service was pretty weak and the atmosphere was stale. I would try something different next time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Lisa Cyr
Perfect casual spot downtown!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derrick Thomas
Really good tap and to go selection. The food is pretty good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Fitzgerald
Bar flies everywhere and blamed it on the door being open and natural…. Coming from a background of pest control it is actually a fixable problem seeing as sanitation, reducing conducive conditions, cleaning drain lines, and removing the source of the problem in addition to good pest control.
Pointed it out to the bar lady short and angry when we pointed it out and got even shorter with the tone.
Wish I had taken a photo of the phorid fly bathing in my fiancées drink and the first broken glass they serverd her first drink in but I missed that.
No leftovers left with us after that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Clive Stone
Great beer selection, good food and friendly service. Recommend a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Roskop
If you’re looking for a relaxed spot to enjoy some local beer, great food, and excellent vibes then look no more. This is a MUST in downtown Knoxville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: PO-Boy Tacos
Colleen Wuertz
Stopped by on a family vacation for some late lunch and this place did not disappoint! The food all came out hot and delicious - we shared the pimento cheese dip, chicken nachos, po boy, chicken caesar wrap, and red beans and rice. Everything was fresh and the beer selection was great too. Would recommend for anyone looking for a casual place to get good grub! The bartender was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Jackson
Vegetarian options: This is the best local food I've found in Knoxville, hands down. Their kitchen is CRUSHING it. Authentic creole dishes for real.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley O
All the beers we tried were great. Food was delicious but it took a bit longer to come out than we would’ve liked. Any vegetarian would enjoy the veggie rice and bean bowl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Marissa
Friendly service and great vibes. Best. Jambalaya. Ever.
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!
Stephanie Pikovnik
Excellent beer, delicious food, warm and friendly service, impeccable music, tasty hot sauces for purchase. Don't miss this spot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honest World
Beans and rice are good and they have great tasting beers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Draft Beer Flight
Shanna Browning
I can't say enough good things about KBH! From atmosphere, to food, to selection of beers, to great music playing, sports on TV, and THE BEST people! Do yourself a favor and stop by ! It's Knoxville's own "CHEERS!" :)
I was in town for a class at UTK and needed to grab something for dinner. The restaurant serves Cajun inspired food with a pretty limited menu, but I was just looking for a quick bite so it seemingly fit the bill, and it mostly did in that regard.
You can only order at the bar, there is no table service. It was pretty busy but they only had one bartender back there. She was a bit overwhelmed and completely forgot to pour my drink after taking my order, since she went to work taking the next order from the people behind me like in a fast food place. I had to ask her for my drink after she cleared the line of customers. Of course you're asked to tip when you pay by card, even if you've not been given your drink, and the amounts start at 20% and go way up from there. You're left wondering why you would pay a 30% tip for such mediocre service.
After you order you find a seat and wait with your number card for your food to arrive. There are individual tables, high long tables, and a sofa or two. Many choices, which is good. There is a TV, which they had oddly tuned to a RuPauls drag race marathon seemingly. I would never bring a child in here with that garbage on the TV. There is also a fridge with take away beers.
The beer selection was pretty extensive with lots of local choices. I had their house lager which was good once I asked for and received it. I also tried the blackened chicken po boy which wasn't really a po boy (I should know better when outside NOLA) but it was good enough. They strangely put the lettuce in the bottom and the chicken and sauce on top so that you got chicken in half the bites and lettuce and bread in the other half.
Anyway, this place met my needs but the service was pretty weak and the atmosphere was stale. I would try something different next time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Perfect casual spot downtown!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good tap and to go selection. The food is pretty good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bar flies everywhere and blamed it on the door being open and natural…. Coming from a background of pest control it is actually a fixable problem seeing as sanitation, reducing conducive conditions, cleaning drain lines, and removing the source of the problem in addition to good pest control.
Pointed it out to the bar lady short and angry when we pointed it out and got even shorter with the tone.
Wish I had taken a photo of the phorid fly bathing in my fiancées drink and the first broken glass they serverd her first drink in but I missed that.
No leftovers left with us after that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great beer selection, good food and friendly service. Recommend a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re looking for a relaxed spot to enjoy some local beer, great food, and excellent vibes then look no more. This is a MUST in downtown Knoxville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: PO-Boy Tacos
Stopped by on a family vacation for some late lunch and this place did not disappoint! The food all came out hot and delicious - we shared the pimento cheese dip, chicken nachos, po boy, chicken caesar wrap, and red beans and rice. Everything was fresh and the beer selection was great too. Would recommend for anyone looking for a casual place to get good grub! The bartender was very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: This is the best local food I've found in Knoxville, hands down. Their kitchen is CRUSHING it. Authentic creole dishes for real.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the beers we tried were great. Food was delicious but it took a bit longer to come out than we would’ve liked. Any vegetarian would enjoy the veggie rice and bean bowl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Friendly service and great vibes. Best. Jambalaya. Ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
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!
Excellent beer, delicious food, warm and friendly service, impeccable music, tasty hot sauces for purchase. Don't miss this spot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beans and rice are good and they have great tasting beers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Draft Beer Flight
I can't say enough good things about KBH! From atmosphere, to food, to selection of beers, to great music playing, sports on TV, and THE BEST people! Do yourself a favor and stop by ! It's Knoxville's own "CHEERS!" :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hub Lager Beer Cheese & Chips, Jambalaya w Chicken Sausage & Shrimp, PO-Boy Tacos
lots of beers of every kind?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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