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.

Cute cocktail bar with trendy decor. It's a small spot with Italian themed drinks and food. Came…read morehere on a random Wednesday night while visiting from out of town. Waitress was attentive all night. I hear it gets crowded on the weekends because it's a fun hang out spot. Check it out!

Cocktail was okay. Pretty pricey for what you get and they charge a 25% tax on top of the price…read morewhich I've never seen before. We all got a different drink; Service was pretty good, we did not order any food.

Cozy Scottish pub. Tasty food, good brew & whisky selection. Live music! Soccer!…read more On a recent roadtrip, we tried out Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville. At midday on a weekday (spring-2026), this warm-feeling comfortable pub was active but not crowded. Of course we had beer-battered fish & chips: tender sweet cod in a not-too-thick crunchy flavorful coating, with fresh greens, onions, and tomatoes. Served with piping-hot thin fries, hand-cut to give a variety of crispier vs. soft bites. You could get that as a small-plate, as a Po'Boy sandwich, or as a main. And we had a bowl of thick rich flavorful creamy chowder. Delicious, satisfying dishes. They had a nice selection of deep crusty savory pies, too. We loved their amazing range of single-malt whiskeys, including some like a smokey softly-fruity Port Askaig that we haven't seen elsewhere. We liked slowly sipping a strongly-peaty young Islay, like 10-year Laphroaig, and Boyd's also had plenty of smoother well-aged pours up and down the price-range. They also had a nice selection of crafts, ales, stouts, ciders, and several Scottish brews. We saw that they have live music almost every evening (not Mondays), with midday music Sat and Sun. Scottish, Irish, bluegrass, old-time, classic country, and more! Next time we have to fit that into our schedule. And fútball (soccer) of course! Boyd's Jig & Reel is a must-visit in the middle of Knoxville!

Scottish pub in old city Knoxville, Tennessee with over 1000 types of scotch whiskey available…read more The staff here are so friendly and knowledgeable. They can answer all of your questions and can make recommendations so no need to feel overwhelmed. The interior is cozy, rustic and looks like a Scottish pub I got the rich and decadent and enjoyed. One thing that really endeared me to this bar was the live music. I felt like I was living in a bridgerton scene. I didn't try the food, but the menu looks yummy

Okay, this place is quirky and it might not be for everybody but I thought it was fantastic. This…read moreis a modern take on the tiki bar. Lots of bamboo and tiki drinks think all sorts of different kinds of rum zombies, my ties, etc. Staff is very knowledgeable about what they're pouring. The only caveat I would give is that they make their drinks very strong and if you're not careful you're going to get a big buzz from these babies. While the cocktails might seem a little pricey, you're getting a lot for your money nice heavy pores of alcohol House made mixers and shrubs, knowledgeable staff and a really great atmosphere. When there's nice weather they have a small patio so you can sit outside and people watch which is great on the 100 block of gay Street you're always with you some interesting stuff there and you can watch the sunset and enjoy your drink. Like I said, this isn't for everybody but you should at least try it once

This was a cute tropical themed bar across from our airbnb for the weekend. We were the last guests…read moreof the night and the service we received was awesome. Unfortunately we came too late to try the bites, but we were given a yummy snack mix to enjoy with our drinks. I'd definitely visit this place again when in Knoxville.

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.

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!

I went here once in 2020. It was great. They have a lot of old arcade cabinets and pinball…read moremachines. They also have a bar.

A Barcade next to my favorite craft beer bar?! Heck yes. Harrogate's is a small barcade located…read moreright in the middle of downtown. They have everything from The Addams Family pinball machine, Street Fighter, Frogger, foosball, and the beloved skee-ball. There is a pool table in the back along with a couple sit in racing games. Harrogut's has beer on draft, along with a bar, but if you aren't satisfied with your options, you can just walk into Suttree's ! Suttree's also has a food menu, so you have the option to eat, drink, and play all in the same place. Why would you not?! The best part is all the games ONLY cost a quarter or fifty cents!! Five dollars will get you far friend!

We went to Pour Taproom after dinner tonight. What a great concept! They have a full wall of…read morebeverages - wine, seltzers, all kinds of beers, some mixed drinks/cocktails, non-alcoholic drinkss, and water. You check in with your credit card and get a wrist band for each person in your group. Then you scan your wrist band at each tap and pour as much or little as you want. The system keeps up with the quantity and price of each pour, and you pay at the end. The night we went, there was a live band playing. Inside there is a decent amount of seating, and there are lots of tables outside. Really fun place. Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed the experience here. It took less than 30 seconds to check me in. All I need to do…read moreis give my ID to scan and a card to put on file (they said I can pay cash when it's time to pay if I wanted). Just like that I have a wrist band and can pick what ever beer I want. It's cool to pour 2-5 oz to try something with a low cost low risk opportunity. I had 21.8 oz total of different kinds of beers and it only cost me 10 bucks. I was checking out and someone else had a party of 5 and their bill was only $56 with beer and food. It seems like if you can navigate drinks and food well you can really get a great value. Totally recommend!

We stopped here as part of the Whiskey Trail experience, and not only was it the worst customer…read moreservice of the 28 distilleries we visited, the female bartender (red hair, black glasses) was the rudest bartender I have met in my 20 years of being in hospitality. When we walked in, she glared at us as if we had interrupted something. She didn't greet us, didn't ask what we'd like to try, only gave us one word answers to any question that we asked. Never once smiled or tried to engage us. My friend was so frustrated with trying to get information from her that he stood up and almost walked out. I kept trying to engage her and even complemented her cute dress. Nothing. Stone face. I wanted to try the amaro flight and asked for it. She prepared it, set it in front of me, and said "so you'll want to close out now?" I told her "yes, that would be great, when I'm finished with my tasting". She proceeded to lean up against the bar with her back to us and didn't say another word. I had to get up and walk to the register, and when she finally turned around, I asked her "have we done something to upset you?" She said "no, why?" I said "because you seem REALLY annoyed that we're here". Her only response was to turn the register screen around and tell me the total. I'm so sad about this because I really wanted to taste other items and get a cocktail, but she was SO unpleasant and we felt SO unwelcome., Seeing all of the other great reviews, I can only imagine that they were with other people. I wish those other bartenders had been there.

Boozy grapefruit slushy? YES. Just say yes. This cocktail bar distills their own booze right next…read moredoor (you can be a creepster and peek in!). They sell bottles of varying sizes at the bar and also at other places around town, including Total Wine. We love that they offer sampler flights with different liquors and also different size pours. They give you a tray with a sheet that describes the flavor profile for each offering. We also were given slushy samples and a customized gin sample, mixed with another shot to sip. We ordered slushies to enjoy on the patio and a flight with Hi Rye Whiskey, Ginferous Gin (favorite!), Uproot Gin, and Barrel Rested Cacoa Liqueur. I can't believe the differing flavors they can produce within the same type of booze. Masterful! The bartenders are friendly and so dang knowledgable. We purchased a bottle of Ginferous Gin and have kept the party going at home. Can't wait to go back! What a cool spot.

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.

The food was decent very over priced for a hotdog even dressed up it's still a hotdog. Seemed like…read moreit might be a nice place to hangout. The guy there was amazing but unfortunately he wasn't the one who helped me. I've never been huffed at for asking for a to go box glad. I decided not to ask for any spicy mayo I'm not sure what her response to that inconvenience might have been.