Nice place to stop in for a cold drink , beautiful building, friendly staff, a different menu than your normal "bar" food.

The Social is my go-to whenever my best friends and I are wanting to catch up over drinks. We love going during their happy hour and getting a few small plates to share. My favorite cocktail is their Public Knowledge, and it is a must try if you are there! read more

Amazing drinks and great appetizers. I have come here many times and always get the deviled eggs which are great. The reason I rate 3 star is the attitude of the place. The bartenders have the absolute worst and most snobby attitude. Our bartender practically threw the menu at my boyfriend and I without saying hello. When we asked for another menu because we only got one, the bartender said "um okay" and rolled their eyes. Each time I have come here the bartender is always rude but this was the worst of it. Great place if you want to put up with the attitude. read more

Always love coming here. One of the first restaurants I went to when I was traveling up here from Atl and I was hooked from day one. Now that I live here, I hit it once a week. Excellent ambiance, with dynamite apps and service. Their selection of whiskey combined with my passion for Manhattans makes for a happy Blake. They know how to make a Manhattan just how I like it...SUPER shaken. Good times as always, see y'all soon! read more

Had a tasty chicken sandwich and they subbed some delicious roasted cauliflower for the fries. Would definitely eat here again.

We walked into the Public House were told there was over an hour wait, the hostess did not even tell us about the Public House in back. We found it on our own and I am glad we were able to eat there instead. Food portions were very generous and we all enjoyed our meal. With 4 guests we each ordered different items and they were all delicious. Brittany was our server and she took wonderful care of us throughout the 2 hours we relaxed and enjoyed our dinner and drinks. I am glad we found this spot instead of eating up front, because it did not disappoint. read more

We came into town yesterday and we wanted to find a bar with some pretty good food and a good ambiance. We ran across this place. The ambiance was wonderful, our bartender was the best, and the food was excellent. I'd definitely return. read more

Disappointed. I'd been here once before and ordered a Moscow mule and pimento cheese appetizer with fried pickles. 5 star experience that time. Last night 1 star. I decided to order the same appetizer and their new take on a mule called the social mule. The bartender said if I didn't care for it she'd make me something else. Well the ginger beers sweetness was over powering and the tablespoon of siracha was a bit much. She never returned to ask how it was. I didn't take a second drink of mine and my husband didn't either with his. The bread on the appetizer was cold. Pimento cheese creamier than prior and the fried pickles entirely too greasy. For 2 sips of 2 cocktails, one pickle, and a bite of pimento on cold toast our plates and glasses pushed to the edge of the bar...picked up, no questions asked, check brought over and done. Thanks for the lousy experience. read more

The entire staff is Class A, but my hat goes off to the owner. I personally watched him handle a highly intoxicated diner with the utmost class and respect. The food was delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. read more

Server is very knowledgeable. Manager/owner was fabulous. He sat down at our table and had a conversation with us. Food was great. Outside seating was perfect. read more

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Totally redeemed the ridiculously bad night before in Nashville. Great food, awesome bartenders that know their stuff, and a fantastic space. We could have stayed for hours. Menu drinks were fantastic, custom jobs on point as well. Great back bar and excellent choices for people who love to imbibe. We loved the array of different app choices and everything was tasty. We will be back next time in Chattanooga. read more

I loved the atmosphere here. Went on a Thursday night. There weren't many people there. They had live music, which was wonderful and at the perfect casual level. My drink was expensive (for me, $8 is expensive), but it was a decent size and was amazing. I got the "Where is my mind." Looked cute and was delicious. read more

Came to Chattanooga for one night on a Thursday. Came across the Social as I was taking a walk. Loved it! Super friendly, relaxed staff. Delicious food and drink. I ordered the honey chicken biscuit and a house salad - simple and delicious! They have higher end dinners as well that also looked super tasty. The place had a great vibe, lots of locals just relaxing after work, and live music starting at 8pm. Loved it! read more

Smoked Trout Crostini, Lobster Bisque soup and small salad hit the spot! Delicious! Service was quick & friendly! Ordered a Moscow Mule that was perfection! Forgot to take a before pic so all we have are empty plates. Yum! read more

Great food! Excellent service and out the world FRESH cocktails! Great place to dine in bar or head to main dining area!

Great wine selection and fun, swanky atmosphere. Bartenders were attentive and kept the drinks coming.

Great atmosphere, stumbled upon it since there are many doors leading to it. We were fortunate enough to arrive for a great happy hour and met some fabulous people. The bartenders crafted great cocktails and were fun to talk with. I would go again. read more

Love. Adore. Obsessed. Super cute bar with a great happy hour and lovely fried pickles. Great atmosphere. Get there early so you'll have a seat. A must visit if you are in downtown Chattanooga!! It's in Warehouse Row so you can visit some stores while there too!! Love it! read more

Second night of a two night business trip to Chattanooga I decided to hop the electric bus from my hotel over to the Public House / The Social for dinner and some drinks after my day of meetings. Being a few days from Christmas, I expected a crowd at the bar so I arrived about 615. The bar was about half full, and most tables in the bar were occupied. Happy Hour was in full swing and I anticipated the Thursday night live music would start around 8 or so. I sat down at the bar and a friendly bartender immediately greeted me with menus and water, offered a beer recommendation and brought it quickly. I struck up a conversation with a neighbor next to me and realized we had some friends in common. Eventually I ordered the fried chicken livers and the deviled eggs. I'm a fan of both when done traditionally and these were superb. The beers I had were delicious and varied. The duo playing guitar and bass and singing some country fusion songs and traditional holiday stuff were talented and just loud enough. The lively crowd around me was a mix of professionals, groups of moms, and friends out for drinks all doing well to represent the fine city of Chattanooga's well earned reputations for hospitality. I Uber'd home about 11 and wondered aloud why I hadn't stopped in to The Public House / The Social during my many previous visits to Chattanooga. It will be a regular stop for me from now on! read more

The bar actually looks cool. The people suck. I have never been abd anyone be friendly just a bunch of pretentious fucks pretending to be high society. Food is dry and horrible. Drinks are overpriced. It is difficult to mingle because the bar is small and filled with booth and tables. So unless you are already with a group dont expect anyone to actually be social. read more

My husband and I had dinner here tonight & were less than impressed with the service. We sat at the bar for our dinner, as we often do by choice. We like the social interaction that often comes with sitting there. Our server/ bar tender was the WORST! He never welcomed us. He never engaged in any conversation. He never asked how our meals were when we were served. We had to wave him over for drink refills. My husband ordered a bottled beer and not offered a glass. THE WORST! This was on a Tues night when the place was by no means packed. The food was pretty good but we would never return and eat at the bar. There are way too many other options in Chattanooga for the complete experience. read more

The Social is one of the better secrets in downtown. Tucked off of the Public House, it's easily one of the best bars in Chattanooga. If you're there with a group of three or more, get in early or find another haunt as the place fills quickly. Great drinks, great atmosphere. read more

Best bar food...pot roast nachos are amazing! Excellent whiskey selection and creative drinks all in a great bar atmosphere. The servers are incredibly attentive. My favorite bar in Chatt! read more

Probably the best fried chicken I've ever had (the habanero hot sauce was amazing, too). Shrimp and grits was fantastic and the fried pickles too. We also absolutely loved our drinks! read more

My mom and I stopped by here two weeks ago. We both had the stuffed quail, as well as the smoked trout dip and sweet and sour meatballs. Not only was the food excellent, but Andi, our waitress, was also outstanding. I think it was around 3:30 - 4:00 when we stopped in, so it was nice and quiet in between crowds. Would go here again in a heartbeat. read more

Very small, but good atmosphere. A little dressier, and a bit more pricey, but their drinks are specialty and worth the extra cost. Friday and Saturday nights are fun because there is dancing, but expect to squeeze through the crowd to get to the tiny dance floor. read more

My boyfriend and I went to The Social last Saturday around 7 pm. We sat at one of the round tables next to the bar. Our server said his name was Josh, but on the check it said Rosa, so I'm not really sure what his name was. But, he was very inattentive. He made us feel like we were an inconvenience, and only seemed interested in going behind the bar to do stuff. The only reason we had any water refills was because of a dark haired man who came by several times. But the good news is - the food was great! read more

Ok listen, a year ago this place use to be a lot of fun with really good music, like music you can have a good time and dance to with your friends. I can remember there being a long line outside the door! But they got rid of the awesome dj sadly...Anyway I went back and it was 11:00 pm on a Friday and there were less than 20 people there, might have something to do with the change in music. This place was so much fun but now it's boring. Other than that there isn't much room and the drinks are expensive service isn't great. read more

This place is a must stop. Enjoyed a late lunch and from the start of our visit, we felt like we were the only ones there (it was half full). Cheese platter was superb as an appetizer and we appreciated our servers guidance on the numerous cheese choices for his novice diners. Soup & salad was our main course and it was a generous portion, well presented and fresh ingredients. I want to come back for an evening meal so I can experience their trendy environment and lively atmosphere. read more

Shared 5 of the small plates all were on point! Pork belly was amazing!! Great happy hour spot. Not too mention the service was great!! If youre lucky enough to be there when a fire truck goes by you get $2 fireball shot;) How cool is that... read more

Great atmosphere and some of the best service we have had in a while. Food was good but our server Lauren was as accommodating, professional and helpful as any we have had in a long time. She definitely enhanced our dinning experience. The pumpkin cheese cake was out of this world, could've eaten 10 of them. read more

Great place, but stuck-up management. They charge too much for their tiny beer in plastic cups, and they don't even fill them all the way up. read more

Extraordinary cocktails. They can concoct anything for you that is not on the drink menu. The food is damn good too, try the deviled eggs.