fresh, creative food and a great wine selection, and an atmosphere that's cozy, warm, and date…read morenight perfect. The cheese board, salads, and pork chop are all standouts, and the non-alcoholic drinks are surprisingly excellent too. finding this place feels like hitting the neighborhood jackpot.

This is a perfectly fine wine bar with creatively designed dishes and a really nice wine list. We…read more(party of four) stopped in for lunch on a Friday and had the mushrooms stuffed with artichoke and spinach, meatballs (with spicy ginger sauce), pulled pork nachos, polenta cake, and a short rib sugo with bucatini. Cocktails were well done and the wine pairings recommended astute. Nothing to complain about except some of the items were cold - there was one person serving the entire bar and restaurant and obviously had some timing issues. Also some attitude: after delivering cocktails to my wife and me he forgot her mom's - after I reminded him he said "oh I know" and then proceeded to serve four other patrons' order at the bar and then another two top's before even starting hers. It finally arrived after the cold mushrooms were delivered. I'm chalking this up to a short staffed situation and a specific individual, so if you live nearby or are traveling through looking for a nice spot for dinner or lunch I would definitely recommend. The environment is also very pleasant with a nice bar and dining room of high top tables.

I'm a bit stingy with my 5 star ratings but Double S makes it easily…read more Pros: The owner Steve is awesome! He has such a passion for wine and architecture. He is friendly and able to school you on wine without being snooty about it. The interior design is modern while maintaining the historic quality of the building, perfect for downtown Knoxville. The color schemes are chosen with "wine" in mind. Well done Steve! There are a few beers, no drafts, but hey, it's a WINE bar. The wine he chose for us, I think it was the Swanson Merlot was delicious, the best I can remember ever having. It was from a small boutique Napa valley winery so I would not have found it anywhere else. We ordered the cheese plate and found it generous and unique with a number of cheeses I had never tried before. The jam was huge and I was tempted to ask for more. Perfect to share with you lady. Cons: Only one small suggestion. Your bar needs a bar rail. The bar stools throw you forward a bit and the rail on the stool just doesn't cut it. The prices are high but that is really not a criticism as it is what it is. Great wine is expensive. All in all a perfect place to unwind after work. When you meet someone with a passion for what they do, you know it. Knoxville has it's own sommelier! Interesting fact about that word, It comes from the French for butler. Butler is my last name so Steve, my fellow sommelier, here's to you! If you are a wine person, you must go see Steve. Best success to you in your pursuit.

Where TF is this place? We went to two separate locations (one address from Yelp and the other from…read moreGoogle) and both were closed. We then called and no one answered - we looked to make sure we weren't calling on a closed day and it was Saturday during prime time. We were really looking forward to some tasty wine during our stay in Knoxville- oh well!

A friend and I visited Sparrow Wind Bar recently for a date night, and we loved it!…read more I would never have expected the dark, moody, speakeasy vibe in a Farragut strip center. Such a beautiful space, and the service was exemplary. We decided to order a bottle of Pinot, along with the Peruvian pepper sprayed and a Sweet Heat grilled cheese. Sooo delicious! Before leaving, we ventured into the adjoining cheese shop. So many unique options!

I came here after dinner for a quick wine and gossip sesh, and it was the perfect spot for the job!…read moreThe dim lit lighting, comfy leather couches, and vintage artwork had a cozy, eclectic vibe which made it a great place for good conversation. I also would highly recommend coming here for a date night because it's intimate and quiet. I didn't get any charcuterie here since I had just eaten but I would definitely get it next time. We were offered some chocolate to finish the night and tried a delicious dark chocolate and caramel crunch milk chocolate. Staff was great as well. I will be back soon!

In that no man's land between Turkey Creek and Lenoir City, P's & Q's is an oasis. The beer list…read morehas some good surprises, and the eats are above-average for bar food. The prices on everything are decent, and Happy Hour is better. There's plenty of parking, a few patio tables out front when the weather is nice, and ample seating inside most nights. Count on being able to watch whatever big game at the bar. One drawback--the acoustics. It doesn't need to be packed to make you feel like you're shouting at the person across from you, and on nights they have live music, forget about trying to have a conversation with anyone. Staff is usually pretty attentive and friendly, though on a quiet night if you sit around the corner from the bar where you can't been seen expect service to be a little slow too. Summed up, P's and Q's does a good job of offering a little something for everyone without having an identity crisis. Even better, it's reasonably priced whatever you're having.

This is now Dullahan's Irish pub! New ownership, new food, new drinks. They still have live bands…read moreon Friday and Saturday. Tuesday is trivia, Wednesday is half off wine, and Thursday is karaoke! Very fun place!!

Engagement party with approx. 50 folks for 2 hours. Open bar and food buffet. Will and Ben were…read moreAWESOME to work with. Very open to our ideas and thoughts while giving us some coaching on AWESOME food choices for our guests. HOME RUN! The venue was set up well and they even suggested some signature cocktails for the engaged couple " the Dogwood" and "the Thistle".... representing USA/TN and Scotland! THANK YOU!!! Will give them a ring for our next gathering!

About done with this shady place $8 Guinness…read more Add surcharge tax Local tax Liquor tax and Service tax That's 14% I like to leave a good tip for good service My beer comes out to about $15 x 3 x tip Went to Calhoun's restaurant One tax : sales tax Close your doors gouging owner Sad

AMAZING Wine Shop and so much mor!!! a must visit location, amazing customer service and a variety…read moreof cheese, wine and so much more. our little gem in our beautiful small town!

Fairycross Bottle Shop is one of those places that where you instantly feel like you are "home"…read more The space is so cozy and inviting that you want to settle in. Great wine and beer selections. They even have a wine machine that allows you to taste smaller portions of wines. Yummy snacks that you can purchase and eat there or take back home. This place is definitely our "third place".

THis one has a story behind it. Got invited to a drum circle in Gatrlinburg by my girlfriend's son…read more We went out that morning to see Cades Cover (big mistake - it was Memorial Day) and swung back around through Townsend (stopped at Mountain Man to have a craft brew on the way). Knowing we were going up to the arts district, I looked for a place to meet them before the circle and saw there was a Celtic Pub. Only that was the spot where the drum circle was. And, to my surprise, it is the same owner as the Fox & Parrot Tavern in Gatlinburg, one of my favorite English pubs (and currently closed do to a feud with the US government - hope that gets fixed). The place is definitely British country feeling. Very nice tap list, including both local brews and standard UK brews. Heavy wood feeling with a very nice deck outside, which includes some spots under cover (which was important as it rained on the circle and people had to duck in). There is nothing elegant about the place or the food. But that is its charm. The fish & chips were on point, esp. with the malt vinegar. Shepherd's Pie a bit salty for my tastes, but not to the salt lick level. Also came with chips. As for the drum circle, if you are reading this in June 2026, that is every Monday at 6-8 PM through the end of the month. I got some great drone footage of the circle, which I added to this review.

Probably one of my favorite restaurants in the area, Rampant Lion is clearly a family-run business…read morethat focuses on making social connections over quick get-food-and-go. It's pretty cool. I would never come here if I was in a hurry, but if you have 2+ hours to eat and want good food in a storied place with staff who will treat you like friends, you're going to love the Rampant Lion. NOTES: -In rural TN, it should not surprise you, but be aware that they have Trump displays in the restaurant. -The restrooms are single stall and accessed from outdoor. They're indoor restrooms - just the door to access them is on the outside. (No porta potties) They're solidly clean - just make sure to pack clothing that works for the temperature outside because you might be dipping outside a few times. -Parking lot is small and gravel. Relatively easy to get in and out of though. -Amazing gin selection with staff that *clearly* knows their gins. -Adorable photos of the owners on slideshow of their trip to Europe on the wall. It's adorably and clearly a couple who was on a good vacation. We've had a good chunk of their menu at this point. Pretzels: Delicious beer chese AND delicious pretzels. Quite a bit of food with this too. Bread, Oil, & Vinegar: Wasn't super fond of this one. A ton of oil in a bowl made it hard to get the right oil-to-vinegar ratio. Chicken Pie: Deliciously breaded with super-tasty french fries too. Served piping hot, so it took a bit to be able to eat it without burning myself but a wait well-made. Reuben: Partner absolutely loved it and said the bread was the absolute perfect consistency. SO much meat in there too (though he said it could use a bit of extra dressing). Bubbles and Squeak: Delicious. Just delicious. Zero notes, you should eat it. Beanie Weenies: Home-made right in the restaurant! My favorite thing on the menu. Super savory, semi-healthy (beans...at least?), and served super warm. Comfort food at its finest. Menu in-restaurant was different than online one on a few things.

Had a staff member be extremely rude, should not have her around people, will not be coming backread more

This place is amazing! Small , and quaint. Friendly staff and amazing wine! Would recommend to…read moreanyone looking for a slow evening! The snack platter and cheese selection is also great !

Teresa and I stopped in while the kids were mirror mazing! The staff was very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about the variety of wines they have. The tasting bar was great. We tried them all and left with three bottles: scuppernong with lite apple pear notes; the holiday red with subtle cinnamon and fruit and the blueberry wine which was nicely sweet with rich berry body but not overly sweet. All of the wines are local which is way cool. Nice little winey corner - tables outside too!

I walked in to buy a bottle of wine to take back to my hotel ... and walked out empty handed. The…read morewines they are selling at Bootleggers are incredibly sweet. The phrase "cough syrup" came to mind as I tried to find a wine I liked. Even the driest wine was very sweet. Dry wine drinkers: This place is not for you. But sweet wine drinkers? And cough syrup lovers? You will be in heaven. Moscato heads will find lots to enjoy among the bottles of peach- and cranberry- and watermelon-flavored moscato, cotton candy and blueberry pie wine, and pretty much every flavor of wine except wine-flavored wine. You can try three wines for free, or more for a small fee. Just walk up to the counter and present your I.D. The people behind the counter are pretty no-nonsense and will get you your samples quickly.

This place is part of the yacht club in Tellico village but not to worry--it's open to the public…read more The view of the lake and mountains in the distance is amazing, and it's worth coming here just for that. But the food and service are not too shabby either. Lots of seafood options on the menu including some local-ish fare; the special on the night we were there was Carolina trout. I liked the crab-stuffed flounder, and my husband found the veal bolognese filling. It was a little dry for his taste at first but he got extra sauce without trouble. I found an Albariño white wine by the glass, and it was very fine. This varietal is not common on most wine lists. Though we didn't indulge, the dessert menu looked great. Daily specials for the bread pudding and fruit cobbler. Staff was friendly and attentive.

We love this place! From the food, service, and atmosphere to the fabulous sunset views. Everything.read more