Wow! I really wanted to like this place based on the reviews stating how the bartenders are so…read morefriendly and accommodating. Sadly, as an individual customer, that was not my experience on a Thursday night. I arrived a little before 7pm and I was warmly greeted by Drew. I told her I was excited to dine here, specifically in the bar, based on reviewers comments. Her friendliness and positive attitude assured me I made the right decision. However, the bar area was not as inviting or welcoming as the evening progressed. My bartender was cordial and asked if I wanted a cocktail. I asked if this place makes a good Cosmopolitan. He said "Do you like it tart or sweet?" (Never been asked that before, but I appreciated the question.) I said "tart" and he made me the BEST Cosmopolitan I've had in a while! It was served half in a glass and the rest in a small decanter surrounded in a glass of ice. Great presentation and even better drink! Just a touch of pink and nice and strong. 5 star start! Then, it went downhill. I ordered the Wedge Salad ($9) and the Seared Scallops ($18), both under the "Starters, Small Plates" section. Both were very good, with excellent presentation. I should have realized the "Small Plates" would only provide a few scallops (3), but they were very well prepared and quite good. After I ordered and the food was provided, little customer service was given thereafter. I had to ask for water refills twice. (When I finally asked for my check, I got a refill without asking.) During this time, only one other customer was in the bar. The two bartenders were talking to another employee about a streaming finale one recently watched. Eventually, the second bartender came onto my side and I asked if I could order one more item from him since my bartender never came back. (The first bartender was Josh, which I discovered when I got the bill receipt.) The other bartender took my order for the Pot Roast Nachos (as I still somewhat hungry) and the Nachos were absolutely fantastic, just like the reviews recommended. At 8pm, I left as I was the only patron left in the bar (I wonder why?) and they were cleaning up even though closing was still an hour away. The bill for two cocktails and the food mentioned above came to $77. Then, $13 was added for Tennessee state/county tax and also liquor/wine tax!!! Was my meal and service worth $100, not really. As I left, I saw the personable Drew and she asked me how the evening went. I explained and she apologized that it did not meet my expectations. I said I just think I came on an off night. However, maybe she should tell management that if only one customer is left at the bar, you should treat them with the attention and respect as anyone who came in earlier. I don't feel I received the service I deserved for the price I paid so sadly, I can only provide a review based on this one time experience.

This is connected to the Public House restaurant (which was great). Stopped into the Social while…read morewaiting for colleagues to arrive for dinner. Looks the part of an old style bar with well-worn wooden bar. Bartenders were friendly & attentive. I decided to try The Social Sour, which is basically a New York sour - a whiskey sour with a red wine float. It looks great & tasted great too but I wasn't absolutely sure it was actually red wine on top. In any case try that or the barkeep's old fashioned.

Contrary to previous reviews. I disagree, the staff are knowledgeable and willing to help. People…read morejust need to ask and use their phone on the QR code coasters. With that staff was great at the bar and food was good too! We will kept going back!

It wasn't busy at 4:30 on a Wednesday. We got a seat on the balcony overlooking the river, the art…read moremuseum and in the shade. Perfect. At first, servers were scarce, but as I got up to go to the bar, the bartender must've seen me and was on his way. He took our initial drink order. At $14 per glass of wine, we just went for the bottle at $54 and a charcuterie board at $27. We are on vacation, so why not. The view is excellent. The weather cooperated. People watching from on high was fun, and the nature scenery was nice. Service was a little slow, but not an imposition, however, if it gets much busier, that could be a thing. We later learned they previously had a $10 cover, but we did not get asked for this and it must be a thing of the past, or I understand it is waived for guests of the Edwin Hotel (the bar's affiliated with the Edwin) but we had dinner reservations at Whitebird, the affiliated restaurant. The charcuterie was good with cheeses, cured meats, jams, crackers, etc. all in all, the star is the Al fresco seating and the River, and of course the company of my beautiful wife! So, go for outdoor seating and bring your own beau!

Had brunch with my old work family from the Choo Choo. We had a great time remembering all the…read morestories and missing those that are no longer with us. Ambiance was good until the crowd showed up and then it was loud, but to be expected. The server was nice and attentive. The food was good and plentiful. Always a great place to hang out.

Good food with a Bloody Mary bar what else could you ask for. Service was also very good started…read moreout at a small table the server moved us so we would have more room.. very attentive.

"What's upstairs?"…read more That's been the question on Chattanooga's social scene's mind for the past year. Everyone wants to climb the stairs of the second floor of The Bitter Alibi. Well, now you can! The idea is a cocktail bar. Pretty simple, right? And that's just it, that's all it is. No tricks, no whistles, no $16 cocktails with some weird Japanese spirit that you don't know anything about. You want a good cocktail by seasoned bartenders, well, then there ya go. Oh, and they dress them up! Umbrellas! Fun straws! Even little plastic pterodactyls. Yeah, I don't know what it means either, but it's fun and much better than staying at home watching America's Funniest Home Videos and eating your sad pasta. It's a very intimate space, enough for about 20 people. The idea is reminiscent of a tiki lounge; macramé adorns the walls, the daiquiris are served in big parrot-styled cups, there's a sound system playing club music. There's even a porch overlooking The Big Nine District and the MLK Mural. Bring your best friends, or that girl you've dropped the ball on asking out for the past two weeks -- she'll be impressed.

Bartender made a delicious Pisco Sour. Prices reasonable for fantastic cocktails! This bar is up…read morethe spiral staircase.

Great staff offered amazing service! Me and a friend stopped in for a quick bite. I'm not a beer…read moredrinker but I tried my friends Shandy. It was very good! Such a great brew for summer. One of the bartenders gave us the idea to try the raspberry and shandy mixed...even better! We ended up going twice while in town for work. Saving to my favorite places for when I visit again.

This namesake brewery is located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga in the lobby of a hotel. Wide…read moreopen and brightly lit with surrounding windows makes the space feel comfortable. There is plenty of seating, a small bar, and a couple of TVs. While there are a number of taps, there didn't seem to be much on tap. At least not during my visit. I tried three different beers and they were all just fine. Nothing notable or worth raving about. The surprise of the visit was definitely the food. I wasn't expecting much but was impressed with everything we ordered. We started with nachos which were good but the flatbread pizza and the cheesesteak we had for our mains were excellent. I would definitely go back for the food alone. IG: danny_fuelstherun

So, as Burger Week draws to a close, I was out in Red Bank, and decided to hit this spot, having…read moreheard good things about them. Street level, this appears to be a small place, but as I quickly learned, looks can be deceiving as there are levels below street level, as well as an outside patio. This also happens to be where the kitchen is set up in a trailer. Clever Alehouse is very laid back and comfortable. This strikes me as a neighborhood "joint". There's a reasonable variety of food, a decent beer selection, and the staff incredibly friendly and attentive. Their entry for Burger Week was excellent, one of the better burgers I've sampled this week. Clearly, this warrants a return visit, so I can sample more of what is offered from a food selection.

Update to my first review, we've gone back 3 times since and each has been progressively worse…read more This last time the burger tasted like a frozen patty that had a touch of freezer burn. Assuming they use fresh meat, so the it was burnt or poorly seasoned. Whatever the case, I left 90% of it on my plate. One woman behind the bar seems to do everything from making drinks, running food and bussing tables and never once washed her hands.

One of our fav restaurants for food, drinks and service. We just got to the bar as usually can find…read morea spot for 2

Came to this place for a work dinner and they did what needed to be done!…read more When you walk in there is a huge candle statue that gives the place a unique energy. Anyone with eyes can appreciate it. The service was ideal, our waitress didn't skip a beat. The food was so good. The menu is diverse and interesting. Highly recommend this place for a date or business gathering.

Food was good but not a very big menu. Prices were…read morereasonable for the amount of food.

The bartender was attentive and drinks where on point. My husband and I enjoyed conversation with…read morethe bartender and her recommendations on things to do while in the city. Overall, we had a great time.