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    Boyd's Jig and Reel

    4.1 (208 reviews)
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    BOYD'S JIG AND REEL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Jacketed potato with steak and ale
    Amy L.

    My husband says this was the best fish and chips he has had since 1990 Sunset Beaches Irish Mist. Everything was perfect from the drinks to the food to the service to the overall vibe. 100% coming back here again!

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    Carolyn K.

    Great drinks, music, and service! Our favorite spot downtown. Great selection of drinks and menu

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    Dj F.

    Fantaboulous food and service The pub ambiance is well worth the whiskey This is a must to stop, drink, and yes have some delectable food!!!! Yummy Scottish not Irish , love this place!

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    Tammy L.

    Brown Betty was their special desert and it was apple pie filling, a dough Buscuit resembling a crescent and a scoop of ice cream. No seasoning just bland and took 25 minutes to be served.

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    Gabrielle S.

    The food here is always unique and delicious. Our server was a sweetheart and recommended lots of great drinks! They often have live music and a fantastic whiskey selection!! Give them a try!

    Jared M.

    Initial review based on a lunch visit w/ no entertainment, so bear that in mind. I'd give a 5/5 on the drinks and 4/5 on the food. I was expecting a little more on the portion size based on the price, but hey at least I ate it all! :) The venue looks awesome and the menu was a lot of staple dishes you'd expect with the overall theme. I want to come back when the music is going on the other side to enjoy it. Now that I've actually got to go to Ireland & Scotland in my life, I can say the look and feel reminds me of a few different venues we visited (esp. the red like the Temple Bar). So cool to have this in Knoxville. Go and check out their renound selection of drinks!

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    Richard F.

    Oh, I love this place! The bar is so cool, and I love the atmosphere! It is such a great old building. Everything is awesome, from the gas lamp over the front door to the awesomely decorated interior dining room and bar room. It feels so comfortable and authentic. The servers are great and the food is good, I highly recommend the pretzels and beer cheese and the corned beef is the best I have ever had. Don't leave without trying one of their amazing desserts! And if you like scotch whiskey, they have over 1,000 to choose from.

    Fish and chips, First class whiskey flight

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    Service was quick. The vibes were good. They have very comfortable chairs sitting by the door that were nice to chat with a date.

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    Great bar we are from out of state friendly bartender great location the ambience was spectacular

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    Food is always good, drinks always cold, and bartenders/servers always helpful and good natured.

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    “Having the opportunity to drink scotch from the area where my family originated made the experience even more meaningful.”

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