I love this little hidden gem off Kingston Pike. This is truly the only place in town anyone could…read morecall me a regular. Small but diverse beer selection with a couple local selections. I really come for the excellent mixed drinks. Favorite place to get a smoked old fashion in town. Great flavor and presentation. I recommend substituting Buffalo Trace for the company seismic rye. Super friendly staff and a home town bar feel. No food but sticky rice cafe next door delivers. I have taken to swinging by for an after dinner drink whenever I go out in west Knoxville. If coming west turn like going to Trader Joe's and cut through the bank parking lot. There is no left turn from Kingston Pike.

I had never heard of this place before but my husband and I stopped in while we were waiting for a…read moretable at Sticky Rice Cafe. We had no expectations, but were pleasantly surprised at the chill environment. Our bartender was so friendly! We played shuffle board until our table was ready. At the time we hadn't finished our drinks, and the bartender told us we could take our drinks with us next door as long as we brought back our glasses. I think that's the way to go, and I was honestly surprised more people didn't do this while they waited.

The Back Door Tavern is a must try in Knoxville! It is what you would call a "major dive bar" but…read moreyou have to love it for what it is! There are plenty of TVs and an outdoor area that has TVs! They have a good selection of beers, however, they only have chips - so there is no real meals. It is definitely a must try!

I really want to love this bar but if you are not a local it is known! But what can you…read moredo....nothing!! Bartenders do better

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

I went on opening night! So yummy Chicken was stuffed with…read morebutter and so crispy. Loved the atmosphere !! Staff was attentive . No wait time and no reservations needed.

Cozy Scottish pub. Tasty food, good brew & whisky selection. Live music! Soccer!…read more On a recent roadtrip, we tried out Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville. At midday on a weekday (spring-2026), this warm-feeling comfortable pub was active but not crowded. Of course we had beer-battered fish & chips: tender sweet cod in a not-too-thick crunchy flavorful coating, with fresh greens, onions, and tomatoes. Served with piping-hot thin fries, hand-cut to give a variety of crispier vs. soft bites. You could get that as a small-plate, as a Po'Boy sandwich, or as a main. And we had a bowl of thick rich flavorful creamy chowder. Delicious, satisfying dishes. They had a nice selection of deep crusty savory pies, too. We loved their amazing range of single-malt whiskeys, including some like a smokey softly-fruity Port Askaig that we haven't seen elsewhere. We liked slowly sipping a strongly-peaty young Islay, like 10-year Laphroaig, and Boyd's also had plenty of smoother well-aged pours up and down the price-range. They also had a nice selection of crafts, ales, stouts, ciders, and several Scottish brews. We saw that they have live music almost every evening (not Mondays), with midday music Sat and Sun. Scottish, Irish, bluegrass, old-time, classic country, and more! Next time we have to fit that into our schedule. And fútball (soccer) of course! Boyd's Jig & Reel is a must-visit in the middle of Knoxville!

Scottish pub in old city Knoxville, Tennessee with over 1000 types of scotch whiskey available…read more The staff here are so friendly and knowledgeable. They can answer all of your questions and can make recommendations so no need to feel overwhelmed. The interior is cozy, rustic and looks like a Scottish pub I got the rich and decadent and enjoyed. One thing that really endeared me to this bar was the live music. I felt like I was living in a bridgerton scene. I didn't try the food, but the menu looks yummy

We stopped by Abridged Beer Company for a casual meal and ended up having a great time. We ordered…read morea few things to share, including a burger and some fries, and everything came out hot and satisfying. The burger was juicy with a nicely toasted bun, while the fries were crispy and well seasoned. The relaxed atmosphere made it easy to hang out and enjoy the meal. A great spot for good food and a laid-back night out.

Came here to grab a brew so the review is not on the food. I am familiar with Abridged burgers, as…read morethey have a food truck outside of Xul Brewing Company on the others side of the city. Burgers have always been top notch and awaiting their takeover of the Xul kitchens here. Bar staff on top of service, even refilling water when it got low. Service is a plus. Ambiance is more restaurant feel than brewery, although there is a wide selection of brews available. She order a lemondrop. Nice job, but you get a lemondrop pretty much the same no matter where you go. Beer is very good here. I did not have one I did not enjoy. I need to return some time and try some of their food menu items.

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!)

Amazing! First of all, they have an incredible whiskey and bourbon selection. Very impressive back…read morebar which gives it a unique gastropub feel. Great downtown location with both indoor and outdoor seating. Bison burger medium was very tasty! Love the fresh cut French fries. We also had the Chicken and Waffles with fries which was also very good and I highly recommend if you are looking for something other than a burger. Very large portions, so make sure you come hungry! Wonderful and quick service! Definitely will recommend to anyone visiting and will always remember the burger and fries.

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 service but don't come late night unless you want police pulling up to question youread more

Not the place for me…read more.. I would guess this is a good place if you are someone from the neighborhood or a regular but it was not friendly and the service was bad. The food was OK, but i expected some English pub type food, but it was just the same type of sandwichs prepared differently. The service was bad. I ordered my food and had pay for it right there just like at a Burger King. They dropped the food on the table and left. Nobody ever checked back to see if it was made correctly or if I needed anything. So many other places with better service and food - definitely a hard pass on a return visit...

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.

Dropped in here after checking into the Hyatt across the street…read more What a welcome reception! Had a great pint of Guinness, which was a perfect finale after a long hot day on a motorcycle. We also had the fish and chips which were plenty good - lots of dill in the tartar sauce. No complaints here. Clancy's was lively late night as well - dropped in for a nightcap before signing off for the night, and were surprised at how lively it was for a Tuesday night. Great spot - give them a shot!

We had a drink here before a Broadway show and then came back after for dinner. It's a typical pub…read morevibe. We sat at the bar and the service was good. The food was good, though nothing really special. I was really happy that they had Magner's on tap. I'd likely eat here again, and maybe they might impress me more.