Kerns food hall had so many options for all the people in my party. Every service worker we…read moreencountered had a very kind attitude and it was very family friendly. The food was a tad bit expensive but I would definitely recommend checking it out at least once!

Kern's continues to undermine what should be one of Knoxville's better gathering places with…read morebaffling management decisions. Remember the parking enforcement fiasco shortly after opening that generated enough backlash for Kern's to reverse course? Apparently, nothing was learned. Now, on UT football home-game days, vehicles are stopped and given parking passes with an arbitrary four-hour limit. Attendants repeatedly make comments like, "I'd hate for you to get towed." Multiple people in our group have experienced these verbal warnings on multiple occasions. Average college football game: ~ 3 hours, 22 minutes. Hope there is no overtime, because you may get towed before the game is done. Here's the absurdity: We patronize Kern's businesses to the tune of hundreds of dollars, typically multiple times a week. We gather with friends, enjoy food and beverage, and spend hours supporting the establishments inside. We're not abandoning our cars to attend football games. When a friend explained this to a parking attendant, she was told that spending money at Kern's "wasn't good enough." Seriously? Spending money at a FOOD HALL isn't good enough? Yet we were told that paying $35 for parking eliminates the four-hour restriction entirely. So someone paying $35 to park gets more flexibility than customers spending hundreds supporting the actual businesses? What an astonishingly backward approach to hospitality. I completely understand preventing people from using the lot as free stadium parking. But treating paying customers like parking violators, with repeated verbal towing warnings, is ridiculous. And it's not as though Kern's doesn't already have customer-experience problems. Online discussions repeatedly criticize the high prices, poor value compared with other Knoxville establishments, and frustrating parking arrangements. Others describe the patio as resembling an unsupervised daycare, with children running around and soccer balls disrupting people trying to enjoy their food and drinks. These complaints already give people reasons to choose other establishments. You'd think management would appreciate loyal customers willing to overlook these shortcomings and consistently spend money there, rather than introducing additional reasons to leave. Who wants to spend an afternoon enjoying drinks with friends while watching the clock and worrying about being towed? Kern's is replaceable. Knoxville has plenty of places offering better value, easier parking, and a more relaxing experience without the unnecessary aggravation. I genuinely enjoy some of the businesses inside and that's what makes this frustrating. The tenants give people reasons to visit, while the space is average, at best, and management decisions increasingly give people reasons to go elsewhere. Kern's needs to decide whether it wants to be a welcoming food hall or a parking operation that happens to have restaurants attached. Customers have choices. Being treated like an inconvenience while spending money is a compelling reason to exercise them.

Great service at the bar. The bartender, JC, is absolutely amazing. Friendly, interactive,…read moreknowledgeable ! And makes the best damn old fashion you'll eve have in your life! Highly recommend

We were extremely disappointed by our experience…read more We came to celebrate my birthday. It was a nice day, so we opted to sit outside. The bartender was awesome, but once we received our drinks and sat outside, we were ignored by the waitresses. They walked past several times to serve others, but never asked if we needed anything. We asked for a sever but were told by the manager, they were short staffed and we had to order drinks and food at the bar. However, a group a young White men sat next to us and a waitress took their food and drink order within a few minutes. We were the only Black group on the rooftop. The waitresses took everyone's order but ours. We had to ask for a menu, napkins, and water. After spending hundreds on drinks and food, we expected better. It's clear we weren't welcomed or valued. We this lounge will never get another dime from us.

Love the Atlanta mid town original location... now they have a location in Knoxville. Located in…read moreKerns food hall along with several other food and beverage eatery. Love the Blind Pirate blood orange IPA. Parking on site.

We came to Kerns Food Hall on a whim. We almost left because parking was not free (this annoyed me…read morebecause it's a small venue and why would I need to pay for parking?) I'm glad we decided to venture inside. There were lots of vendors selling their wares, and the boutique stores were nice. We decided to eat at Eat More Beef, and boy! The burger melted in my mouth, and the fries were hot, crispy, and salty. We had two servers, Autumn and Kimmie who were interesting and seemed to enjoy their jobs. This is impressive and kind of rare anymore. Good servers are imperative to a positive dinner experience. They win for being awesome. The bar was warm, welcoming, and clean! If you're looking for smash burgers and cold beer, this is the place for you. I wish the parking was free all the time but since I can't control that, I'll leave it alone.

The Vault was our second stop on our cocktail hop night, and I'm so glad we found it!…read more First off, the interior is chef's kiss. The dark, glamorous aesthetic is stunning--perfect for date night or for impressing out-of-town guests. I loved the gold accents, layered textures, and thoughtful lighting. Everything worked together beautifully. We chose to sit at the bar to watch the mixologists work their magic. They were incredibly helpful in guiding us toward drinks that matched our preferences. I absolutely loved my cocktail--even if I can't recall the name--because it delivered the spicy kick they promised. We also ordered several shareable plates, all of which were delicious. We tried the Carnitas Tamales (shredded pork, ancho mole, fresh corn, masa, cilantro, yuzu arbequina oil), the Vegetable Empanadas (house-made pastry, wilted kale, roasted sweet potato, Oaxaca and cotija cheese, black bean purée, and adobo & chile-lime aioli), and a salad. I'd happily order any of them again. I did find myself wishing for a bit more heat, but I've learned that's hard to come by in Tennessee. At least the staff gave us a heads-up that the spice level is toned down. I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu. The vibe is fantastic--and while they have a nice outdoor space, the interior is so eye-catching I'm not sure I'd want to sit anywhere else.

Cool atmosphere it's an underground speakeasy type of deal and had a cool list of cocktails…read more My cocktail was pretty good I wouldn't get it again but I liked it and the banana and gin was fun and new. Tapas were good the carrots were by far the best roasted perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. The crab dip was good but typical same with mushroom truffle pizza. The empanadas were good but a little dry I was glad they had sauce. Would go again and get the carrots and new items!

Oh how I love you Fly by Night! This 70s themed bar brings back nostalgic memories of things my…read moregrandmother used to have in her house when I was a kid. Located in the growing South Knoxville neighborhood off Sevier Ave, if I had one suggestion for a bar to check out this one would definitely be it! The service here is always great, and the bartenders are really a master of their craft. I haven't tried any of the food but I'm dying to try the Fried Bologna Sandwich they have on their menu. They have indoor and outdoor seating where the outdoor is dog friendly. The do Karaoke on Sundays, and a disco night on Thursdays. They always have something fun planned so check their Facebook/instagram pages for updated events. If you are in the area, go check them out. I'm sure it will take you down memory lane too. I'm a fan and I'm sure you will be too! Cheers and Enjoy!

Fly is a hidden gem for sure. The aesthetic and vibes are super chill and cool. The bartenders are…read morevery knowledgeable and funny. Most importantly! the cocktails they serve are unique, tasty, and well priced. I like how they have live music/ events often and they got a solid cheese board. Will be back very soon!!

Trying to find good things to say about this place isn't very hard. This was my first time in…read moreKnoxville and my first Speakeasy. The PKL is located inside The Oliver Hotel. It appears you can enter either from the interior door opposite The Oliver Royale Restaurant or from the outside. I never saw the exterior entrance but have heard there's no sign, just a red light above a door. I am not sure how the whole password thing works or where to get it.... I just know the person I was with had it. We sat at the bar and the ambiance is really intimate. I have read now after being home that I guess they hide drink recipes in some of the books? I am not sure if that is true or not. If you can get a seat at the bar, it's so fun. Trey was great, as were the ladies! Trey puts on a little show with each drink he crafts. The drinks are ridiculously good. I would not be able to choose a favorite. I have no clue what the bill damage was, but I can say that between the both of us, we had every drink on the menu. Now I need to find reasons to go back to Knoxville just to go to the Peter Kern Library!

Cute little hidden library bar with great drinks…read more The only issue we had were some rambunctious neighbors in a booth nearby, but staff was really good at keeping the peace. We got: -Ines (my fav) -Lumiere -Maimie Mannering (very booze forward) -Harry Morgan (the banana didn't really come through, but I could see where they were going with it!)

Overall giving a solid 4/5 on the experiences thus far, based on at least the 3rd trip I've had…read morehere for work and/or date night. The venue itself has a very wide variety, especially in the whiskey and bourbon selections. Tried to post the menu, sorry if i messed that up. There are plenty of seats around but do expect some mingling to happen (as things get tight when it's busier and with more people). The inside and outside patio areas looked clean and taken care of, no complaints here! The vibe and look itself is pretty cool, would likely benefit from refreshing or adjusting some of the furniture to bring it more together. Will be back I'm sure, as most post-work vendor events find their way here or to one of the other hops in Market Square.

Jeeeeeez It's so bright in here....could perform open heart…read moresurgery. Get it together!!!! Dim the lights. Thank you for your attention to This matter. -DG

We went super late--nearing close--and the service was great. The bartenders were so quick and…read morefriendly. The vibes are IMPECCABLE. very high class. The peep show drink, which may or may not be seasonal, was fantastic. Couches were great for big groups chatting.

I love the decorations & the cute theme is present throughout the whole restaurant. The drink menu…read moreis expansive and the drinks were good. The food is okay. I was disappointed that my food was warm, not hot when served. My sister got a lobster roll "extra stuffed," which did not appear to be extra-stuffed. I got the chicken carbonara and believe that I got a large portion for the price point. The service was a bit on the slower side, but I did not see as many waiters as I thought I would have for a Saturday evening. My expectations were high due to the price point and formality, and I was a bit let down. The vibes in here were fun. I think that if it was better staffed and the seafood portions were priced accordingly, we would have had a better experience and thought we got a better deal for the price.

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.

Basically good family fun. They have lots of lanes so open bowling is always available as are…read morebumper lanes for the wee ones. There's a snack bar with beer but you can only get pitchers if you're a league and only on league night otherwise you are stuck with bottles. The bathroom and locker room is always clean. Employees are friendly and will handle any problems. Only complaint besides the beer thing is the lanes get stuck a lot and it takes forever to get it fixed and the scoring gets messed up sometimes. Also a couple times our last frame gets screwed up/cut short.

Went on NYE 2024 for the New Year Celebration. Pricing was fair, but they had 1-2 people at the…read morebar/grill and 1 person working the counter. Every lane was full, so I don't think they planned properly. Drinks took 15 minutes to get after waiting 20-30 minutes in line. It smelled of pot and cigarettes in there, as well. We won't be back, unfortunately.