So, as Burger Week draws to a close, I was out in Red Bank, and decided to hit this spot, having…read moreheard good things about them. Street level, this appears to be a small place, but as I quickly learned, looks can be deceiving as there are levels below street level, as well as an outside patio. This also happens to be where the kitchen is set up in a trailer. Clever Alehouse is very laid back and comfortable. This strikes me as a neighborhood "joint". There's a reasonable variety of food, a decent beer selection, and the staff incredibly friendly and attentive. Their entry for Burger Week was excellent, one of the better burgers I've sampled this week. Clearly, this warrants a return visit, so I can sample more of what is offered from a food selection.

Update to my first review, we've gone back 3 times since and each has been progressively worse…read more This last time the burger tasted like a frozen patty that had a touch of freezer burn. Assuming they use fresh meat, so the it was burnt or poorly seasoned. Whatever the case, I left 90% of it on my plate. One woman behind the bar seems to do everything from making drinks, running food and bussing tables and never once washed her hands.

This is connected to the Public House restaurant (which was great). Stopped into the Social while…read morewaiting for colleagues to arrive for dinner. Looks the part of an old style bar with well-worn wooden bar. Bartenders were friendly & attentive. I decided to try The Social Sour, which is basically a New York sour - a whiskey sour with a red wine float. It looks great & tasted great too but I wasn't absolutely sure it was actually red wine on top. In any case try that or the barkeep's old fashioned.

Wow! I really wanted to like this place based on the reviews stating how the bartenders are so…read morefriendly and accommodating. Sadly, as an individual customer, that was not my experience on a Thursday night. I arrived a little before 7pm and I was warmly greeted by Drew. I told her I was excited to dine here, specifically in the bar, based on reviewers comments. Her friendliness and positive attitude assured me I made the right decision. However, the bar area was not as inviting or welcoming as the evening progressed. My bartender was cordial and asked if I wanted a cocktail. I asked if this place makes a good Cosmopolitan. He said "Do you like it tart or sweet?" (Never been asked that before, but I appreciated the question.) I said "tart" and he made me the BEST Cosmopolitan I've had in a while! It was served half in a glass and the rest in a small decanter surrounded in a glass of ice. Great presentation and even better drink! Just a touch of pink and nice and strong. 5 star start! Then, it went downhill. I ordered the Wedge Salad ($9) and the Seared Scallops ($18), both under the "Starters, Small Plates" section. Both were very good, with excellent presentation. I should have realized the "Small Plates" would only provide a few scallops (3), but they were very well prepared and quite good. After I ordered and the food was provided, little customer service was given thereafter. I had to ask for water refills twice. (When I finally asked for my check, I got a refill without asking.) During this time, only one other customer was in the bar. The two bartenders were talking to another employee about a streaming finale one recently watched. Eventually, the second bartender came onto my side and I asked if I could order one more item from him since my bartender never came back. (The first bartender was Josh, which I discovered when I got the bill receipt.) The other bartender took my order for the Pot Roast Nachos (as I still somewhat hungry) and the Nachos were absolutely fantastic, just like the reviews recommended. At 8pm, I left as I was the only patron left in the bar (I wonder why?) and they were cleaning up even though closing was still an hour away. The bill for two cocktails and the food mentioned above came to $77. Then, $13 was added for Tennessee state/county tax and also liquor/wine tax!!! Was my meal and service worth $100, not really. As I left, I saw the personable Drew and she asked me how the evening went. I explained and she apologized that it did not meet my expectations. I said I just think I came on an off night. However, maybe she should tell management that if only one customer is left at the bar, you should treat them with the attention and respect as anyone who came in earlier. I don't feel I received the service I deserved for the price I paid so sadly, I can only provide a review based on this one time experience.

It wasn't busy at 4:30 on a Wednesday. We got a seat on the balcony overlooking the river, the art…read moremuseum and in the shade. Perfect. At first, servers were scarce, but as I got up to go to the bar, the bartender must've seen me and was on his way. He took our initial drink order. At $14 per glass of wine, we just went for the bottle at $54 and a charcuterie board at $27. We are on vacation, so why not. The view is excellent. The weather cooperated. People watching from on high was fun, and the nature scenery was nice. Service was a little slow, but not an imposition, however, if it gets much busier, that could be a thing. We later learned they previously had a $10 cover, but we did not get asked for this and it must be a thing of the past, or I understand it is waived for guests of the Edwin Hotel (the bar's affiliated with the Edwin) but we had dinner reservations at Whitebird, the affiliated restaurant. The charcuterie was good with cheeses, cured meats, jams, crackers, etc. all in all, the star is the Al fresco seating and the River, and of course the company of my beautiful wife! So, go for outdoor seating and bring your own beau!

This place definitely has the "wow" factor when you walk in. The beautiful bar glowing from the…read moresunset immediately sets the mood. If you want outdoor seating, get here early because space outside is limited. Inside, there's plenty of seating options with high-top tables, couches, and bar seating that create a relaxed atmosphere. We came mainly for the view and drinks, and the view absolutely delivered. Watching the sunset over the river was easily the highlight of the experience and worth seeing at least once. For drinks, we ordered Old Fashioneds and Margaritas. Unfortunately, both were just average and didn't live up to the setting or atmosphere. Service was also disappointing. The staff was not very attentive, and at one point we actually had to leave our table and go to the bar to find our waiter. In the end, the incredible view couldn't make up for the mediocre drinks and poor service. Great view, but this ended up being a one-and-done visit for us.

I randomly discovered this hotel bar late one night as I was walking along in downtown Chattanooga…read moreand noticed their sign. On walking in I discovered this was quite an interesting and eclectic spot for an adult beverage. They do have a very interesting selection of beverages and the patrons were even more interesting than the beverages. You get excellent service here along with the fantastic ambiance. This is a very unique and fascinating spot in Chattanooga to investigate as part of your adventures in the downtown area. Overall it is certainly one of the more unique places I have visited in the Chattanooga area.

Need a place to wind down with a drink and a few close friends? Need an intimate spot for a cute…read moredate night and meaningful conversation you can actually hear? This is a spot for anyone who likes a great cocktail - no matter your age. Low lighting with tiny LEDs in the ceiling to make you feel like you are enjoying a night under the stars (without the summer heat or the winter chill). No idea what you want? Have one of the super friendly bartenders whip you up a beautiful drink with an infused ice cube to top it off. Matilda, we are very happy you're back! There are far too many bars in the area that are loud and stressful, but you have real class with an ambiance that beckons.

Exile is a bigger bar than it looks and is so friendly and fun. The inside is small, but there is a…read morewindow for the bar on the patio and then a huge paved space next to the patio. Smash Boyz had a tent set up and we're serving food. I wouldn't be surprised if they have bands occasionally. We sat on the patio cause we had our pup with us. The bartender gave her a doggy treat. The patio has a big disco ball and stools. There is a projector that plays movies on the big white wall across from the patio. BMX bandits, one of Nicole Kidmans first movies was playing when we were there. There is a full bar and plenty of canned options such as long drink. We had Tito's and sodas for $8!

This bar was a treasure of a find. After discovering the craft beer bar we wanted to visit was…read moreclosing down for the evening, the manager recommended we walk down the street to another spot that had outside seating and an excellent selection of cans to enjoy. We weren't disappointed. Exile Off Main Street is undoubtedly a great spot if you enjoy local craft beer, a lovely outdoor patio area, with down-home vibes, no pretense, and you can come as you are. From our Airbnb (above the Fountainhead Taproom), we walked all of a block to Exile Off Main Street. With COVID-19 forcing only outdoor seating, we had our pick of the litter with patio and wooden tables with patio furniture to chill with brews. The gentleman behind the window was very nice and quickly took our order on various cans of beer and cider we enjoyed. We sat there at our table for a couple of hours, enjoying the music coming from the outside speakers. A few people were seated scattered amongst the spacious patio as we enjoyed the beers. I enjoyed cans of The Promenade American IPA by Hutton & Smith Brewing and Keypunch Sour Gose by Urban Artifact. Both were solid beers perfect for the summer temperatures and energy on this particular July evening. Exile Off Main Street is highly recommended for those who like good craft beer and vibes if you're not looking to hang off of Market Street in downtown Chattanooga.

Had brunch with my old work family from the Choo Choo. We had a great time remembering all the…read morestories and missing those that are no longer with us. Ambiance was good until the crowd showed up and then it was loud, but to be expected. The server was nice and attentive. The food was good and plentiful. Always a great place to hang out.

This is a great spot if you're looking to hang out with a friend and drink a couple alcoholic…read moreslushies/daiquiris. The price point is pretty reasonable and the drinks are good! The food here is definitely run-of-the-mill bar food and could probably use improvements, but like I said if you're just looking for a spot to drink at then this is a good choice. I was here with a friend on Saturday and we enjoyed our time here. The fried potato wedges were pretty good. I liked my strawberry daiquiri and my friend liked her sour apple Monster drink (...? forgetting the exact name but it's something like that). She wasn't really a fan of the strawberry lemonade daiquiri though. Overall everything was pretty good. Nice vibe to the place. Plenty of TVs to watch sports. They had the Braves game on so that was nice. I'd definitely come again.

Great spot! Had…read morebeen next door for some music, but dropped in here afterwards for a couple of great cocktails! Loved the decor, and the friendly service! Highly recommended!

A bonafide Texas honky-tonk with an indie streak, Bless Yer Heart made me feel right at home on a…read morerecent late-night visit. We stopped in for pre-dinner drinks on a Saturday with a big group, and I immediately fell in love with their roadhouse ephemera, all neon beer signs, Willy Nelson posters, etc. but with a fun twist to let you know they're in on the joke. I was instantly transported back to my old Austin mainstays, and immediately knew we were in for a good time. Their cocktail menu bordered tiki, which was a welcome twist, and I loved sipping on the barn sour, a gin mixed with the freshest scent of cantaloupe. Friends really enjoyed their creamy and decadent frozen amaretto sours, making one of the cheekiest and chicest drinks in town. A must in Chattanooga and one of my new favorite bars anywhere.

The Woodshop is the place to go to see and hear quality live music in a smaller setting with a full…read morebar and great food. This spot may be St. Elmo's biggest asset!

My experience at the Wood Shop was an amazing experience. I love the atmosphere and everyone was…read morevery friendly and welcoming. This place is a hidden gem. I went on the night that KiKiMonique performed. Everyone that performed that night was awesome. I love the sound of live music and the passion they demonstrated gave me chills. I will definitely be back. Oh yeah the food is good too.