Arrived for trivia on Sunday night but there was a private event that hadn't wrapped up yet. They…read morekept telling us trivia was still going to happen but I think they were just delaying us so we would continue to buy drinks. We left an hour after trivia was supposed to start and there was no movement that it was getting set up. Beer should be served in glassware not plastic.

Great venue, good beer selection, but the bartender lectured us about the evils of capitalism. Not…read morekidding, she was full-on woke and every attempt at light banter somehow ended in her scowling in disapproval. Near the end of our time there another bartender walked in as McKays (local used book/music/games store about to close after decades) came up and shouted, "fk that place." We never got an explanation as to why a used bookstore was also on the list of places we should hate. The place has a lot of promise, but they need to get rid of the scolds. We didn't go out on a Saturday for an impromptu lecture on morality.

Five Thirty Lounge was exactly what I was looking for on a summer evening in Knoxville!…read more I visited on a Monday night because I wanted to spend some time outside and take in the mountain views. The lounge is located on the rooftop of the Hyatt Place in downtown Knoxville, and you can take the elevator straight up. There's a beautiful indoor space with large glass windows, stylish decor, and a full bar. The indoor bar area was pretty busy when I visited, but surprisingly, the rooftop patio wasn't crowded at all. I opted to have a server take care of me outside, and it was such a relaxing atmosphere. The outdoor space was definitely the highlight for me! There's plenty of seating, including high-top tables and chairs, lounge seating, and tables along the ledge. My favorite spot was one of the tables right by the edge facing the view. You get a beautiful look at downtown Knoxville with the mountains in the distance, and I loved that I could enjoy the view without the patio feeling packed. I ordered the Smoky Mountain Sunset, made with gin, mint, prickly pear, and yuzu soda. It was light, refreshing, and exactly what I wanted on a warm summer evening. Sipping a drink called the Smoky Mountain Sunset while actually looking out toward the mountains felt pretty fitting! If you're looking for a rooftop in downtown Knoxville to grab a cocktail, enjoy the weather, and take in the mountain views, Five Thirty Lounge is definitely worth a stop. I'd especially recommend going on a clear evening and grabbing one of the tables along the ledge if you can!

I could have given this 5 stars but having us wait about 10 minutes to be seated was more funny…read more The hostess started to seat us and then said it will be 5 min because she didn't want to "overwhelm" the waitress. 5 min? In a bar that is using moving quick and it was 5pm? As I said, not a problem just funny. Kyla was our waitress and was great. Friendly and very helpful in giving us information on two restaurants we were considering. Prices weren't bad considering it's a roof top bar with a great view.

If you love Alice in Wonderland or Disney, I think you'll like this place. A fun shop to go in and…read morebrowse around! Everything they sell is Alice and Wonderland themed or similar. Clothing, house decorations, signs, hats, trinkets, and more.

I love a kitschy bar and this is definitely it. They have fully committed to the theme and the gift…read moreshop next store is filled with Alice and wonderland themed trinkets and treasures. It's quirky and the staff is super friendly making this all around a great experience. I got a magic potion drink because you got to keep the glass bottle it came in and it sparkled which came out to $12 plus a tip. What more could you want really. The drink was some kind of party punch, it was a little stiff but pretty tasty. If you're in the area this is worth checking out. It's a one of one and the drinks were reasonably priced for it being a novelty experience.

This place was in our www.lifestylevaluepack.com book. We thought we'd give it a try - if it…read morewasn't for our book. We never would have stopped by this place. There is a smoking & non smoking area - we were fine in the non smoking area. We got a fabulous waitress that suggested broccoli as a side and it was awesome! I got the yardbird as my entree on a hogie and yummy! My friend got the Buffalo Chicken wrap and devoured it. No leftovers for us. This place is a true tavern bar with a pool table. Nothing fancy but just a place for great food & cold beer. The owner / manager stopped by and chatted with us as we left. Very nice. We decided we would return! Thank you! (Sorry no pictures!)

amazing food & amazing atmosphere! thank you JB! The alcohol selection is top notch & the food was…read moreeven better! Great trivia night and music selection. beautiful patio as well!

Cowboy Q was amazing!! Would recommend for a good night out!! Was a great night overallread more

Great spot! Wow!…read more While passing through Knoxville, we stumbled upon the Preservation Pub. We had seen a band was playing, so we figured we would drop in and check it out. Not a bad spot on a Tuesday night! Band was lively, and the crowd was friendly. Didn't realize at first that there were three(+) levels, so finding the arcade on the second floor (as well as another bar) and the roof patio (with yet another bar) made this place super fun. Lots of different settings depending on what you are looking for. The rooftop was great though - giving a view of the city, as well as a lot of interesting built in art. Also loved the artistic (signed decorated) washrooms - that was a hilarious and unexpected touch! If I lived in Knoxville, this would definitely be one of my go-to spots!

The drinks were tasty, and they had a great combo deal. We had plenty of room for our large party…read moreto sit together and chat. Service was quick.

I love Monkey's bar!! It's the perfect meet in the middle between fancy cocktail bar and relaxed…read moreenvironment! Bartenders are so friendly and even let me sample a pre batched cocktail to ensure I'd like it! Will definitely be back!

Fiori in Old City downtown Knoxville is such a cute spot with an amazing ambiance--perfect for a…read moregirls night or a special occasion. The atmosphere alone makes it feel like a little escape. The service was good, and my friend and I both really enjoyed our cocktails and entrées--they were definitely the highlight of the meal. We weren't huge fans of the appetizers we tried, but we found out they're leaving the menu soon anyway, so that made sense. On a high note, the pistachio cream dessert was an absolute delight and the perfect way to end the night. Overall, a really lovely experience and I'd definitely go back!

You definitely are paying for the ambiance. The food itself isn't anything to right home about,…read moreespecially for the price. But I will applaud that the portions are decent sizes. I wasn't blown away and felt like the flavors were lackluster. The pasta was an alright red sauce, flavors could've been a bit more complex and boldly fresh. The Arancini tasted like a bland mushy hushpuppy in marinara. The best dish was the salmon, if I had to recommend anything! Super flaky with a crispy fish, paired nicely with the salad and potatoes. Service itself was good and the drinks were just okay. I like that they have many cocktail options to choose from, but my drink was honestly straight juice. As someone who's lightweight, I was shocked to find that the portions for drinks for the little amount of alcohol for $15 is a bit absurd (I got the st Richard ride). I'd only come once for the ambiance but it's pretty disappointing for what you pay. 6.5/10

Long wait but worth it, comes with the territory. Great food, good service. It's a bar setting but…read morereally a good vibe for a date. Our waitress let us sit in the window seat for some peace and it had a great romantic atmosphere there. We started out at the bar and had drinks and an appetizer then moved to the table after the wait. We had the herb and cheese bread appetizer, state street fancy burger, creamy wood smoked tomato linguine with chicken and a cherry bomb pizza to split. Everything was perfect. My burger was cooked exactly to my liking and the chicken was tender in the pasta dish. The pizza is very flavorful but not overly greasy and "heavy." We also split a fantastic, fresh and monstrous wedge salad as we were trying to sample a little of everything. All this combined with a great value in price compared to the quality of food. We can't wait to go back.

I got their specialty hot dog and my friend got the one with corn on it and they were both…read moredelicious. Best hot dog ever. I like all the fun options. Also the drinks were good and prices overall reasonable. Will be back!