Came here to grab a brew so the review is not on the food. I am familiar with Abridged burgers, as…read morethey have a food truck outside of Xul Brewing Company on the others side of the city. Burgers have always been top notch and awaiting their takeover of the Xul kitchens here. Bar staff on top of service, even refilling water when it got low. Service is a plus. Ambiance is more restaurant feel than brewery, although there is a wide selection of brews available. She order a lemondrop. Nice job, but you get a lemondrop pretty much the same no matter where you go. Beer is very good here. I did not have one I did not enjoy. I need to return some time and try some of their food menu items.

Abridged Beer Company - A Standout Culinary Surprise…read more As a former restaurant owner and a lifelong foodie, I've learned to keep my expectations high and my praise rare. Abridged, however, earned every bit of this five‑star review. My husband and I are devoted food lovers, though as a sober couple, breweries aren't usually our first choice. Still, the buzz around Abridged was impossible to ignore, and I'm glad we listened. From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place has a loyal following--it's loud, lively, and often packed. If you prefer a more manageable noise level, do yourself a favor and book a reservation in the dining wing. It's still energetic, but you can actually hear the person across from you. The service team deserves real credit. They move with purpose, know the menu, and never leave you waiting. Even better, Abridged offers multiple mocktails and non‑alcoholic beers--something many breweries overlook entirely. It's refreshing to feel included rather than accommodated. Now, the food. This is where Abridged truly shines. We were so impressed on our first visit that we returned the very next week. Visit One: - Pot Roast Nachos - Signature Burger - NA Beer The nachos alone could convert anyone into a regular--rich, hearty, and unexpectedly refined. The burger was equally impressive, balanced and beautifully executed. Visit Two: - Pot Roast Nachos (again, because how could we not) - Meatball Pizza - Mocktail + NA Beer The consistency was remarkable. Those nachos were just as spectacular the second time, and the pizza was a standout in its own right--comforting, flavorful, and clearly crafted with intention. Abridged has quickly become one of our favorite new spots, and we're already planning our next visit. There's so much more on the menu calling our names, and if our first two experiences are any indication, we're in for a treat. A must‑try for anyone who loves great food--whether you drink or not.

If you're ever in downtown Knoxville, TN, swing by the Pretentious Glass Co and Pretentious Beer…read moreCo. They make their own glasses and tap handles. The variety of glasses is amazing. Cool people doing cool stuff. :)

Great selection of beers. Nice that they offer 5oz, 10oz, and 16oz options so you can try smaller…read moreserving if you want to jump around menu. Terrific service and cool atmosphere. And good music playing on vinyl.

The Back Door Tavern is a must try in Knoxville! It is what you would call a "major dive bar" but…read moreyou have to love it for what it is! There are plenty of TVs and an outdoor area that has TVs! They have a good selection of beers, however, they only have chips - so there is no real meals. It is definitely a must try!

I really want to love this bar but if you are not a local it is known! But what can you…read moredo....nothing!! Bartenders do better

Fun little pit stop after hiking. Beer selection is fantastic. Did not eat. Not sure if they have…read morefood. Sat outside because the weather was perfect. Our bartender was knowledgeable and helped match their beers to the beers we know.

The first time I came here I wasn't that big of a fan but the second time was a lot better. I found…read moreout you could buy 6 pack beers chilled and it made trailhead have a bigger variety. At first I I thought there were only a few beer on draft. Update: you can not buy the packs of beer and drink it there. Super sad and felt really awkward but oh well. Definitely thought it was ok since it's a beer garden cause all the ones I've ever been to you could. But they don't have a license! I understand though. Still a neat place but unfortunately not my top choices! I wish they had a larger variety on draft.

This is a long overdue review - we've been eating here since they opened and it's our favorite…read morelocal southern Mexican food place. It's in a little building between Clinton and Oak Ridge and the staff is the absolute friendliest group ever. It's a smaller restaurant so it might be packed some days and a little quieter others. Clinton has no shortage of options when it comes to Mexican restaurants and everyone seems to have their favorite and that's totally fine but this place stands out to me and I'll tell you why. Everything I've ever ordered there seems to have better and more dynamic flavor than other places. My favorite dish is fajitas or grilled chicken but this place has me switching up my order to try things I otherwise would not because literally everything I've ever gotten here is amazing. There are certainly staples you'll find at other places but they have a great carne asada steak, the grilled chicken is amazing. Even the shredded chicken is legit. This trip we got a kids cheese quesadilla with rice and beans, a kids ACP, and I got cheese enchiladas with grilled chicken on top. I loved my enchiladas but had no problem tasting the rest of the families items because it was all so good. If you like spicy make sure and ask for some of their homemade hot salsa it's really good. They also have frosted glasses for cold draft beer both domestic and imported. 10/10 - I'd go back anytime.

The portion sizes are huge! Alex is a huge asset to the restaurant. He always is kind and works…read morehard to make every visit a pleasant experience. There are tons of Mexican restaurants in the area, but my husband and I always seem to return to Vista De Rio. Great food, fast service, and a huge menu of tasty food.

Delicious food, amazing service! The space is amazing and very open. Bier cheese soup was excellent.read more

Great Bloody Mary! Allysen provided wonderful service. The brunch buffet looked good. Will try it…read morenext time.

We popped in because we wanted a beer before the St. Patrick's Day parade. We ended up staying here…read morea few hours because you could see the parade from the window. It wasn't crowded inside, there are a lot of seating options for big or small groups. Several tables could seat at least 6. Michael was bartending when we went. He did a great job at making us feel like locals! He was attentive even though it was quite busy from people coming in from the parade. The arcade area was pretty cool. Each side had a bar, but only one was open at the time we went. We didn't get food, but it looked like they had some yummy options from what we saw get delivered to other tables. The music was good. The people were friendly as well. This is definitely a place we would return to if we come back in town!

Give a 4 but was really thinking 3.5 stars just because of the food (I didn't order any drinks and…read moreit was a quick stop in). I saw the ramen on the Yelp pictures and it spoke to me, so I walked in and ordered some. You have to stand in line at the bar to order your food so that took awhile, but the food came out pretty quick. I wasn't too impressed with the ramen, and I've had ramen all over the world. The broth was good, I enjoyed the spicy flavor. However, having tomatoes in the ramen was weird and I didn't enjoy that. My biggest complaint is there was very little meat in the ramen, like 2 small chunks of brisket. It seems like a great place to have drinks and hang out, but as far as the food it was meh to me.

Love this spot! Bright and welcoming, with super helpful staff, a great variety of beers, and yummy…read morefood. We had a work event here - and it'll be our go-to spot in the future. Everyone enjoyed the drinks and snacks (we had buffalo sliders, sausages, 3 dips with veggies and crackers, cookies, and they threw in some watermelon on a super hot day), and we could actually hear each other!

The beer at this place was nice. There are several options for you to choose from…read more The food is also worth trying. I enjoyed the red beans and rice with the chicken.

We made it into Stock & Barrel just before closing, and we're glad we did. With a big hike planned…read morethe next day, we split a burger and a wedge salad. The burger was cooked a perfect medium, and the wedge was fresh, crisp, and exactly what we were looking for. Even though we arrived late, the service was excellent and never felt rushed. There was still a lively crowd, and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. The bar is especially impressive, with towering shelves stocked with an enormous bourbon selection, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. Great food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend.

I really try and not post bad reviews but this is one is needed after our experience last night…read more Please know that we have been to Stock and Barrel many times during our visits to Knoxville and always enjoyed our experience. After last night I'm not sure if we will ever return. We were seated outside at a table that was right in front of the in and out doors. We waited almost 15 minutes before someone came to wait on this. Honestly this would have been longer if my husband hadn't gone in to ask about a server for our table. Mind you, there were plenty of servers walking to help the other tables around us as we were waiting. Finally a server walked up, her name started with an A, and she was very flippant with helping us. I ordered a beer and my husband ordered water and son ordered a soda. We also went on and ordered since we had no idea when she would return for our order. She brought the water and soda but no beer and then we didn't see her (at our table) until our food came out. My beer came out with the food, a good 10 minutes after I ordered it. I know you may be thinking that the bar was backed up but her other table (that arrived after) got their drinks right away and also a 2nd order of drinks before I received my beer. She never came to check on us with our food and spent more time at the table that arrived with her friends. Her attitude and personality was vastly different with our table versus her friend's table. When it came time to get us our check. I saw her roll her eyes and walked towards us. I let it slide instead of calling her out on her actions as I just wanted to leave. We paid our check and left. I truly feel like this will be our last time here because of the service we received. We have many friends who travel to Knoxville for various sporting events (since I'm in that industry) and I always recommend Stock and Barrel. After last night, I'll be recommending some other place.

Brewski's is a 21 and up bar that allows smoking. Random women bring you beer and say "have a beer…read morebabe." You give them a kiss thinking they're your girlfriend. They are not. After apologizing profusely to the girl who you, in your drunken haze think is your girlfriend, you find your girlfriend expecting to get in trouble. She laughs in your face and hugs you. Great bar.

A great place to go for a quiet drink during the day. Weekends are obviously louder and full of…read morelocals. The bartenders are typically nice and try to hurry to get your drinks.