Just a cool bar that is not a corporate owned wanna be bar. Great prices and good conversation…read more Patrons and bartenders were real. Very good pricing as well.

An amazing selection and wide variety of beers and ciders on tap. Very helpful and friendly bar…read moretenders. Came in for a pre-dinner beer and had a blast. Met some local musicians who were hanging out and had some great conversations. It would have been nice to have a snack with our beer but they made up for with with a great dinner recommendation.

Hey friends! I went out with some new coworkers to this cool spot downtown…read more This spot is the rose that grew from concrete. Bristol is a rural town but certain areas are becoming more chic, such as this rooftop bar. I ordered a brown sugar old fashioned to start with. It was AMAZING. I would definitely recreate it at home, the flavors balance perfectly. For my entree, I had the chicken sandwich. The batter was perfectly crispy and seasoned well. I like that they use chicken thighs, which are juicy and makes for a delicious sandwich. Fries were okay, I wish they weren't steak fries. +Our server was friendly! She recommended great menu items. +Limited parking +Outdoor seating with a beautiful overlook of the city. Indoor seating as well. +Prices are a little above average. +Restaurant was clean and well stocked. I hope enjoy!

Hands down, people, this is the best bar in Bristol. Why?…read more Happy Hour! M-F from 2-5pm, all the Shareables are 50% off and drinks are really discounted! It's a really great way to try the food! Food (5/5): Elevated bar food! The kitchen from the downstairs restaurant, Vivian's Table, makes the food and it is really delicious. We tried the popcorn shrimp, which are breaded and crispy. Really great. We of course, had to try the Mountain of fries - these are matchstick fries and the best part was the three different sauces that come with it. The chipotle ketchup was my favorite. We also tried the wings, which were good..I am not a huge wing fan, though. The jalapeno poppers (wrapped in bacon with a cheese filing) were great, as were the steak nachos. And of course, the hummus with the fry bread was great, too. My hubby liked the hazy IPA that was on draft. Even better at $3.50 a pint during Happy Hour. I really liked the cocktails - some of my favorite was a new espresso based tequila (for the summer menu) and the creamsicle. Service (5/5): Everyone up here is super nice - the manager Landry, bartender Raine and all the servers were really fantastic. Ambiance (5/5): Location - This is the top of the Bristol Hotel, and one of the only rooftop bars in Bristol. From the top you have a lovely view of the famous Bristol sign, great when it lights up at night.

Great selection, unique vibes (a little darker/spooky energy), and popular with locals. We stopped…read morein here during its off hours and there were only a few people. However, this place clearly gets packed in the evening. There were lots of brews and ciders. They seem to rotate quite a bit, and there's a mix between local options and options from other states. A huge plus is very LGBTQ+ friendly without explicitly being a queer spot. Rainbows everywhere. The bartender told us that a local podcast offered to make them coasters and he said yes, but only if they make them as queer as possible. They were playing some alt music on a record. Also, locals were super friendly and engaged us tourists in convo. Lastly, there's a limited selection of games- so we played a little trivia game and had fun with it. Overall, I would definitely include this spot when bar hopping again. It is an easy walking distance of a lot of great stuff and it was easy enough to get to, even though it isn't on the main drag. Great spot!

I was in Bristol for a long weekend with my wife and we were looking for breweries and cool spots…read moreto visit during the evening hours. We saw Elserbrew's menu and though we should stop in. It's on a small, one way side street but there was parking nearby. When we approached the front door we instantly noticed they were LGBTQ+ friendly which made it even better. Our stop was early in the evening, probably around 5 so it wasn't busy. We were greeted by a friendly bartender and he gave us time to look over the menu. My first choice was the Limonada Hard Italian Soda. This was absolutely delicious! The tartness from the lemons was noticeable but not over powering and this was a very drinkable beverage. I don't like seltzers at all, yes this wasn't a seltzer but it did have a bit of carbonation that I did not mind. The other customers inside were friendly but not awkward, especially for us being the only 2 women in there at the moment the bartender was super friendly and they had a nice selection of local brews from the area. My wife ordered a peanut butter and jelly beer from the Knoxville TN area as her 2nd drink. PB & J beer doesn't sound so appealing but OMG it was phenomenal. It was the perfect balance and tasted like a PB&J liquid sandwich. Honestly I can wait until I find some in the store nearby. This is a nice, no frills, friendly stop yo grab a drink in Bristol.

Cuter than cute funky little wine and tapas cafe. For a Vegan not many options but for the cheese…read morelovers there are plenty of choices. Focus is on local wines. I had the hummus flight with veggies, which was quite tasty. The garlic was amazing and the red pepper was excellent. The olive and sun dried tomato was nice.

What an absolute gem in Downtown Kingsport!…read more Came here to try something new and I am so excited to discover Inspire Wine Bar. The vibe is very relaxed; this is perfect for a romantic date or to come and enjoy some good wine and delicious appetizers with good company. Service is great and we learned so much about their menu and social events, such as puzzle night and silent book clubs during the month; and how many things on their menu are locally sourced. They have an IG and FB pages so you can check out what exciting events are coming up.

Title: First (and last) visit to Cascade Draft House - rude bartender ruined it…read moreWe walked into Cascade Draft House on a sunny Friday early evening--first time, just my husband and me, excited to try local beer. Another customer handed us a menu, but it took forever for the bartender to come over. When he did, we said it was our first visit and asked for help. He suggested a couple options, poured two samples for my husband. He walked off to help another ( no biggie) I didn't care for his sample choices. I took a minute to decide, I picked mine and when the bartender brought my samples, I thanked him, he snapped, "You need to hurry up and pick one." We were floored. My husband asked if me he really said that. When he came back we ordered two of the same beer. My husband approached him calmly about his rude comment. The guy shot back, "You've had like six samples already," (4) then added, "The more samples, the more dishes I have to wash." Like we're the problem for ordering in a brewery. He laughed and joked with regulars outside--chatting, pouring beers--but treated us like we were wasting his time. We he brought our beers my husband approached him again and he said " I'm not trying to be a dick". My husband said "oh it must be busy", the bartender replied yes it's busy and I can't do orders and run the cards all at once. This is a no brainer job, as I've done it before, it doesn't get easier unless you're paid to sleep. Place wasn't even busy: eight at the bar, a party of five out back, three tables came in after we ordered. The atmosphere was relaxed, smiling and joking. Not us. We ordered a total of three beers (the dishes!) I watched this guy waste more beer by pouring it, not paying attention to what he was doing. The four samples we had didn't even create 1/4 of a cup. A woman came over to cash us out she was warm, friendly. While we were there she kept glancing over like she knew something was off, she might've heard his rude comments. The beer was very good out of Kingsport Tn, but we won't go back. The Pinnacle area has Kickback Jacks and Monroe's that also have great beer specials. Not to mention the other places downtown that serve drinks. That bartender's lucky we stayed--only because we didn't want to cut our day short, my son was with us and was enjoying some time walking around downtown area. Zero tip, I feel bad if they have to split tips at the end of the night. One bartenders rude, uncalled for,unacceptable behavior ruined it for others. I'm in Bristol once a week, have my favorite coffee shop, shopping area, a place to go for a cold one is now still in the works. If you're new, skip this place. The beer might be good, but the attitude's poison.

Conveniently located across the street from the Sessions hotel, and open every day of the week,…read morethis drafthouse specializes in local beers. They are Untapped, making it easy to check ahead of time what is available. Beers are available in 3 sizes of pours, and grouped on the menu by style.

There isn't too much to do around the area and I was told about this place. I haven't played pool…read moreor darts in yeaaaaars. They have upstairs and downstairs BUT they do not have a elevator which is an issues saying they are not handicap friendly. They do have a dartboard downstairs, pool tables and a bar where you can get drinks and order food. Upstairs is most of the dart boards though. We orderedthe burger which apparently was blah. I ordered the philly quesadilla which it was pretty good. I freaking tripped and the mustard went flying and I had to use all of the napkins to clean it. I went into the bathroom to get paper towels but they dont have any.

Billiards players alert, this is the place to go in the area!…read more It is owned and operated by Janet Atwell who is at this writing # 8 in the Women's Professional Billiards Association (WPBA). This location opened about a year ago, moving just a few storefronts up from her original location. They already had their opening WPBA tournament this past May which had her crew working furiously to finish the new location. There are 4 floors with the billiard hall occupying the first 2 floors. She has some other plans for those upper floors once the finishing touches on first 2 are completed. The hall is absolutely beautiful and top of the line everything (see pics)! The tables are all new Brunswick billiard tables. One section is set up for the professional tournaments with stadium style seating and announcers booth. There are 2 bars and great food food available like wings, burgers, pizzas and I was told, wonderful sandwiches. We loved the place so much, we are going back tomorrow! If you want to play where the pros go, you must stop here for a great time and meet Janet. She is so friendly and helpful, she is the bomb!

Crowd rolls in after 9, bottled beers and few drafts available, pretty good bar menu, lots of…read moretables and cues in good condition, well-lit tables, current jukebox music for purchase

Camping at Natural Tunnel State Park and drove by several times, and the place was always busy!…read moreDecided to stop by for lunch and were not disappointed! Everything was delicious!! A step back to a simpler time that we thoroughly enjoyed. Prices were amazing, food was great, staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean, couldn't ask for more!!

This is a seasonal gem!! If you happen to be visiting Natural Tunnel State Park, (and you should if…read moreyou haven't been!) and you see this diner is open, stop in! Whether you want delicious side items like fried pickles, onion rings, or the like, or traditional American sandwiches, or even just a soft serve cone, you will find something for you! The service is fast and friendly, and you can eat in or head over to picnic at the park, either way, you will enjoy this traditional old fashioned diner! Decor highlights local activity and seating was at the bar or at a table. Enjoy!!