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.

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. :)

This brewery is a bit small on the inside but has additional seating outside in the back that is…read morecovered. They have a good selection of beers and seltzers. Many of them are very distinctly named. The taps are made from the blown glass shop next door and add another dynamic to their history and decor. Service was quick and friendly. I enjoyed their Oktoberfest since it was that time of year. I look forward to returning and trying more of their drink selection.

I search for who has the best gumbo whenever I go to a new city, and Fred's was top of the list for…read moreKnoxville. They offer gumbo as a special typically on Thursdays, and again on Fridays if they have some left over from Thursday. I consider myself a gumbo connoisseur. Coming from Lexington KY, we have exceptionally good Cajun food which tops Indianapolis and now has proven to top Knoxville. Still, Fred's gumbo was good--not great. I would have it again gladly and I'm sure it's better than anywhere else in Knoxville. What shines here at Fred's is their red beans and rice. It is exceptional and I'm so glad I got a side order of it. My wife got the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese. She is pregnant and so it wasn't to her taste but I thought it was really nice and ate the leftovers the next day. Staff was great and restrooms were clean. Would recommend!

Menu and reviews were too good to pass up…read more Too many things looked good, but I decided on the shrimp Poboy. My girlfriend is from the south and has a number of secret recipes from restaurants down there, one of which is a shrimp Poboy, which is spectacular. This one was a little bit better. Super fresh bread, crazy flavorful shrimp, remoulade...crispy lettuce and tomato...Pickles if you want them... And the secret ingredient is Cholula hot sauce that they have at the table. Awesome sandwich. This is definitely Flavortown. Would definitely be excited to come back and try other things. Oh yeah, super fun perky waitress that was very nice.

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!

Stock & Barrel was a fun place for a laid-back meal in Knoxville. I had the burger with a side of…read morefries, and the patty had a good seared crust while the toppings added flavor without taking over. The fries were crisp and seasoned well. I also liked the selection of drinks and the lively feel of the dining room. Overall, the food was satisfying and the atmosphere made it a good spot to catch up over a meal.

We had fabulous burgers and wonderful fried pickle chips and onion rings…read more The house old fashioned was tremendous!!! Great service and super cool inside!

Great spot! Wow!…read more While passing through Knoxville, we stumbled upon the Preservation Pub. We had seen a band was playing, so we figured we would drop in and check it out. Not a bad spot on a Tuesday night! Band was lively, and the crowd was friendly. Didn't realize at first that there were three(+) levels, so finding the arcade on the second floor (as well as another bar) and the roof patio (with yet another bar) made this place super fun. Lots of different settings depending on what you are looking for. The rooftop was great though - giving a view of the city, as well as a lot of interesting built in art. Also loved the artistic (signed decorated) washrooms - that was a hilarious and unexpected touch! If I lived in Knoxville, this would definitely be one of my go-to spots!

We wanted to have a drink on the rooftop bar. They wanted to…read morecharge us$10 to buy two drinks. We said no thanks and left.

The bartender upstairs was amazing even though she was pretty slammed. It's definitely not meant to…read morebe a quick bite n go so find a spot and just enjoy your time. I thought the atmosphere was pretty nice and feels like and older bar environment. The fish was actually incredible, but the fries were eh and Cole slaw eh. The old fashioned was good but it was pretty small. Good place to try if you want something affordable and good.

This brewery is in a repurposed department store. The exposed brick and set up of the building give…read moreit its own little charm. I visited to enjoy their beer flight (pictured) which is 7 of their beer options in 5oz. pours. They have a good selection of both light and dark beers as well as many hop light and heavy varieties. There is plenty of seating for both small and large parties. There is also additional seating upstairs and a section to sit curbside as well. Service was quick and friendly. I hope to return to enjoy more options from their beer and food menu which is very extensive and the prices are very reasonable.

Trailhead is refreshing! Enjoy it indoors or outdoors. Exceptional service and options galore. Sit…read moreoutside for Vols basketball while playing giant Jenga and grilling your sirloin patties on the complementary shiny gas grill. Patio is complete with tin roof and big screen with picnic tables and plenty of pub style seating. Music piped throughout draws you inside for more pints, warm and relaxing seating areas and handmade bar tops. Don't forget to grab your growler to go or choose from the package selections. Bathrooms are a 15 out of 10 - large and clean even though they are quirky with a joint handwashing station. The building has stories to tell and if these walls could talk now they'd be saying "pour me another!". Don't miss this place! And bring your fur friends, too! Kas

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.

Pizza Is awesome Service is amazing…read more The vibe is chill & relaxing. Open Mic night are just tops, as well as the improv. Live music galore.

Arrived for trivia on Sunday night but there was a private event that hadn't wrapped up yet. They…read morekept telling us trivia was still going to happen but I think they were just delaying us so we would continue to buy drinks. We left an hour after trivia was supposed to start and there was no movement that it was getting set up. Beer should be served in glassware not plastic.

As a Michelin guide restaurant, Potchke has earned the right to "mess around in the kitchen", as…read morethey say. However, I wonder about the hype. Haven't had pastrami in a while so I had to order the Pastrami Reuben and the presentation was great with how it was stacked! Between the sauce and the sauerkraut the flavors were all good and I enjoyed the taste of the pastrami when I found it, but the bread to meat ratio was so high I mostly tasted the burned crust of the bread and very few bites of pastrami. It was one slice of pastrami, not a thin slice but not what you hope for when you bite into true Jewish deli pastrami, which are normally bursting at the seems with meat. Marble rye is hard not to burn and they did a good job for the most part, but I tasted more crust than I did pastrami, and for $18 I wonder if this sandwich was more a charge for the hype. The blintzes were also smaller than one would expect of a blintz but I absolutely loved the compote on top.

This place is a must try when you are in Knoxville. Don't let the line out the door scare you away…read morebecause it will be worth the wait! The sandwiches are huge and packed with flavor. It's a very busy and crowded place where you order first and find a table but people come and go quickly so it wasn't too bad. Overall had a great experience!