I am extremely disappointed that I flew from The Bahamas to Johnson City & my first stop upon…read morearrival was to Tiptons Bar only to be told that they do not accept "foreign Id's" and that I am not allowed in their bar unless I bring a passport.. because my Government Issued drivers license isn't good enough. When did it become a crime to be a foreigner & why would anyone want to walk around with their passport just to visit a college bar ? It was an extremely tacky and disappointing experience especially since I loved tiptons when I was a college student at ETSU. I will not fight to spend my hard earned money anywhere therefore I will not be visiting a bar that discriminates against my nationality and identification. Very unwelcoming and disheartening... so much for supporting local businesses. I am a world traveler and have NEVER being denied entry anywhere else in the world. Pathetic.

Tipton's is a great local bar with a small town vibe. It reminds me of my old bar back in PA. Small…read moreand smoky. The drinks are decent, but I definitely didn't enjoy my whiskey. It tasted very watered down, but I also understand that will happen sometimes. Great crowd, young and mature, with a variety of music playing. You get a little bit of everything in this bar. Laughs, drinks, and meeting new people to talk to. Definitely a great stop on a bar crawl.

It's a great local, very casual haunt. Comfortable ambiance, kind friendly staff, great ciders and…read morebeers with good variation. Great simple place to kick back and enjoy a couple of glasses of your favorite beer/ale/cider...

Though coming to this bar was Actually not on my agenda. Me and my wife came here to check this…read moreplace out. This place is in the heart of Elizabethton and it's absolutely a Hidden Gem. It's a cute little cozy bar and it even have a little Beer Garden in the back. We didn't visit that part. The bar has tons of positive energy and you can feel it! There's not really any food but they do have plenty of games. If you are not drinking at all and playing designated driver, This place does have non-alcoholic options for you and yes I mean 0.0% non alcoholic options. I didn't catch the bartender's name but he was absolutely friendly and social with us the entire time! There was nobody there on a Tuesday but he was a pleasure chatting with. Highly recommend visiting this bar if you get a chance!

Not much beats some green beer, scotch eggs and Irish music on St Patty's in an Irish pub in…read moredowntown Blowing Rock. Great selection of beers, drinks, regular food items and of course Irish food at this fun spot right on Main St. I had an Irish ale turned green that was cold one tasty. They even turned my wife's cider green which was a nice addition to the day's celebration. The scotch eggs were delicious. Hard boiled eggs wrapped in flavorful sausage that are baked and then served chilled. The dressing and dipping sauce went perfectly with the dish. Really a fun spot all around with great service, fun and hip atmosphere whether it's St. Patrick's Day or not. We'll be back!

Sat outside on the patio with a group of 4 adults, 2 little kids, and a baby. All the food was…read moretasty and they were accommodating to a pick and choose ingredients basically request for the 2 little kids. Staff was helpful. Nice umbrellas and ample space out to stash our wagon off to the side. Wagons or strollers would not be recommended inside.

Great little place with above par bar food. The gf had the Pub Burger with fries and I had the 10…read moreBuffalo Wings and some Dunkel brew from the bar. They do have 16 oz BPR at all times. Good sized wings and perfectly fried. If you come by Wednesday after 5:00 they're 75 cents a wing. Best bargain in town. The buffalo sauce is fairly mild so if you want more heat bring your own to add. The gf LOVED the burger and their fries are lightly coated and seasoned and fried to a nice crisp. The owner Colter is super friendly and just the kind of guy who deserves your business. They support local music here with both indoor and outdoor acts as well. Plenty of outdoor patio space for the Florida vibe. Aces all around. Give this place a try.

This was an insanely good drink! The bartender was spot on when making it from a special request…read moreoff the fly. I swear there's absolutely not anything that you ask for that these ladies can't make. Not only that, they make it with a smile! CHEERS to Tulips for always maintaining a well stocked bar and amazing staff!

I was in Kingsport for a long weekend and found out there would be a live Rocky Horror performance…read moreat Capone's in JC while I was visiting. Naturally I bought a ticket weeks in advance and got out my "Janet" costume. Rocky Horror is my not so secret secret love and I've been to dozens and dozens of performances throughout the southeast and in the UK. A girlfriend joined me and we met up at Capone's. The bar itself was really beautiful. A wall of booths lined the left and the substantial bar was parallel. The bouncers checked us in online and we got our wristbands with no issue. Drinks were up first and as I had a 30 minute drive back to Kingsport, I limited myself to one, but it was really good! Top shelf gin and soda with extra lime (to cover up the gin flavor - haha!) We moved beyond the bar into the second lower level space which was a mini/performance venue. The kind I frequented in high school and college (before kids, really...) and we staked out a place at the front so we could see the whole thing. Partially because I freaking love Rocky Horror and partially because my girlfriend is super petite and wouldn't be able to see over anyone's head if we didn't. I was delighted that there was an opening band. Having no idea what to expect I thought it was a bonus. However the bigger surprise was that the opening band was part of the Rocky cast! It ended up being a fantastic musical rendering of the movie and musicals I have seen before, complete with costumes and a word for word script recitation along with all musical numbers. We were blown away. I wish I could have gone back again for a chill evening at the bar, but I give it my full approval. The drinks were good, the aesthetic is really sumptuous and pretty, the restrooms were clean and the show was super fun!!! I'll make it back next time I'm in Kingsport or JC.

A few weeks ago, my friend, who was a girl, was thrown to the ground and choked out by one of the…read morebouncers. One of her friends was trying to help her, and the owner grabbed her by the arm so she could not get her friend. My friend pressed charges because she has a video of the incident. And I'm pretty sure that this was not the first time this bouncer has done that. What a joke this place is, and no one is being held accountable.

Solid bar with solid food. Nothing crazy but nothing bad either. Prices are good and you won't be…read moredisappointed. Inside is pretty cramped but the service is good. The chicken tenders were a little tough but you could tell it was real chicken. Overall a great spot if you just want some easy bar food.

This was a place that was on a number of YouTube videos for Hickory so we decided to get a beer…read morehere. It was VERY busy, but we got a table in the bar. We ordered a beer each but honestly they were a bit flat. We didn't send them back, but also didn't want to complain or order another so a beer each and out. It was okay, nothing special.

Wonderful staff! Good selection of beers on tap and good food as well! A very warm and welcoming…read moreambiance. Recommended!

When you are greeted by a smiling friendly staff member you know the night will be good. Our first…read morevisit to "the Possum". It feels and looks like your little neighborhood pub. The menu is concise but varied and we were surprised at the vegan/vegetarian/gluten free noted choices We tried the huge crispy onion rings, the soup of the week, the fish and chips and the ploughman's lunch. I would recommend all of them and especially when washed down with a Guinness. Ask for the special sauces to dip your chips - curry and a great tartar sauce. The kitchen seems to enjoy fixing interesting takes on traditional dishes also so trust them and see how it goes. You'll be happy.