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    Whiskey Thief

    4.0 (169 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    John J.

    I gave it high rating for the atmosphere and views. The food was ok ... I personally thought it was good wouldn't come for just the burger or the deviled eggs. The whiskey's and drinks are plentiful. The main attraction is the atmosphere and vibe. The hotel is loaded with wonderful art from a lot of local artist. Good tourist stop. The staff were friendly and welcoming... I liked the joint ... but not my first place to go eat if I lived here.

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    Toni-Cyntina R.

    This was a great bar to sit and enjoy drinks. The views outside were beautiful. Our servers gave suggestions on places to visit in the city and provided good drinks.

    Old fashioned!
    Jon H.

    Cool place for drinks and good with an amazing view of the bridge and river. Liked the vibe this place put off and the staff were good to deal with.

    Tanisha L.

    Located inside hotel in downtown location but open to the public. Rooftop great for drinks and appetizers after work, date, girl time, or before going out. Great drinks and beautiful views. Nice flight options. Great service.

    Cobwebs were everywhere
    Cindi W.

    Came for burger week but we have been before just for drinks. 1st off, the restaurant is dirty. There are cobwebs everywhere, and the windows and doors weren't clean, even though they just opened 15 minutes before we arrived. 2nd our waitress was anything but friendly. 3rd when we ordered drinks I guess they charge for ice! 4th the food, it's burger week so it's just a burger but it's not good. We had 7 people at our table and all were the burger week burgers but not all of them looked the same. Some patties were much bigger and onion rings were not the same size, some had huge and some had hardly any. It took awhile to flag a waiter/waitress down to get silverware and napkins. Also took some time to order another drink, this time with no $2 ice lol. When I asked for more water she brought over a pitcher and told me I can do it myself. The one pitcher didn't fill all our waters so I went to the bar, cuz the waitress couldn't be found, and asked if we could have more or if I had to fill it myself. This is when we FINALLY had a waitress that was attentive and she said she will get it for me. We are locals and used to love bringing friends and family who visit there but this was our last time. Will be going to The Iris instead.

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    La Juania M.

    This place is a vibe. Nice rooftop with a view of the pedestrian bridge and Chattanooga river. Lots of space and room on the inside and out. They have a vast drink menu. This is a good date place or just a good night cap.

    the night's spread
    Nadchen A.

    I've never been here before, but the girls and I had such a wonderful time. When we walked inside they told us that we can sit anywhere that's open. We arrived right after sunset and secured a table outside on the balcony. The views were so beautiful, the walking bridge was lit up and we had a nice view of the Chattanooga River. We all ordered drinks and they were very delicious. Our server was great, she was knowledgeable and tended to us often. We had other people check up on us often and made sure we were content. We also ordered food as well and I loved everything we ordered. We had the Garlic Parmesan Fries, Heirloom Tomato Burrata, and the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. The Garlic Parmesan Fries were so crispy and delicious. We ended up ordering another for the table because they were gone quick. The Roasted Red Pepper Hummus was creamy, flavorful, and I loved all the options like cucumber, carrots, and naan that we could dip into the hummus with. There was a nice assortment of veggies. We didn't know what to expect with the Burrata but we were so pleasantly surprised. It was savory, the burrata was very light and smooth. All the sides we ordered were savory and at the perfect level. Food presentation was very nice too. I got a virgin mojito and loved my drink. It was delicious and refreshing. All in all, we had such a memorable time. We loved the food, ambiance, the views, everything. I highly recommend this place.

    Flight and special drink.
    Herman A.

    Taylor was an amazing bartender I wanted a flight of white and brought out a tour of Europe one from Spain, Italy, France. They were amazing!! Then made a specialty drink with cucumber and mint and it was amazing!!

    Espresso martini
    Teresa H.

    Great place for a night cap. Loved the whole aesthetic of this hotel which reminds me of the Luminary in fort Myers. Loved the view of the river! I had some espresso martinis at the bar with my friend Great cool bartenders! Can't wait to return and try their whiskey

    Kien H.

    So whiskey thief is one of the best views you're going to find in a rooftop bar situation here. I think so at least. It has a good view of some of the city line and the water. If you look inside as you walk through the corridor to get to the bar, it is very eccentric and there's a lot of artwork and other things that are super creative. Each of the rooms that you pass, has its own little flair to it. The bar itself is dark and color but at the same time it's light and lit up because there's nothing but sunlight coming in. It's dark but it's open if that makes any sense. You have a lot of different areas to sit, you can sit by the main bar, or they have other couches around on the inside You can sit at as well. If you sit outside, that's also an option, and I would actually suggest that because it end of the day, you're there for drinks and views. Depending on what day you go you can do some live music as well so I would definitely suggest that. I've been to Chattanooga a couple times and this has been this thing that I've been to consistently.

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    Beautiful view but horrible service. Staff didn't seem to care if we got a drink or if we didn't.

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    Wow! I really wanted to like this place based on the reviews stating how the bartenders are so…read morefriendly and accommodating. Sadly, as an individual customer, that was not my experience on a Thursday night. I arrived a little before 7pm and I was warmly greeted by Drew. I told her I was excited to dine here, specifically in the bar, based on reviewers comments. Her friendliness and positive attitude assured me I made the right decision. However, the bar area was not as inviting or welcoming as the evening progressed. My bartender was cordial and asked if I wanted a cocktail. I asked if this place makes a good Cosmopolitan. He said "Do you like it tart or sweet?" (Never been asked that before, but I appreciated the question.) I said "tart" and he made me the BEST Cosmopolitan I've had in a while! It was served half in a glass and the rest in a small decanter surrounded in a glass of ice. Great presentation and even better drink! Just a touch of pink and nice and strong. 5 star start! Then, it went downhill. I ordered the Wedge Salad ($9) and the Seared Scallops ($18), both under the "Starters, Small Plates" section. Both were very good, with excellent presentation. I should have realized the "Small Plates" would only provide a few scallops (3), but they were very well prepared and quite good. After I ordered and the food was provided, little customer service was given thereafter. I had to ask for water refills twice. (When I finally asked for my check, I got a refill without asking.) During this time, only one other customer was in the bar. The two bartenders were talking to another employee about a streaming finale one recently watched. Eventually, the second bartender came onto my side and I asked if I could order one more item from him since my bartender never came back. (The first bartender was Josh, which I discovered when I got the bill receipt.) The other bartender took my order for the Pot Roast Nachos (as I still somewhat hungry) and the Nachos were absolutely fantastic, just like the reviews recommended. At 8pm, I left as I was the only patron left in the bar (I wonder why?) and they were cleaning up even though closing was still an hour away. The bill for two cocktails and the food mentioned above came to $77. Then, $13 was added for Tennessee state/county tax and also liquor/wine tax!!! Was my meal and service worth $100, not really. As I left, I saw the personable Drew and she asked me how the evening went. I explained and she apologized that it did not meet my expectations. I said I just think I came on an off night. However, maybe she should tell management that if only one customer is left at the bar, you should treat them with the attention and respect as anyone who came in earlier. I don't feel I received the service I deserved for the price I paid so sadly, I can only provide a review based on this one time experience.

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    Stopped in yesterday for dinner and had a great experience. We were immediately seated and started…read morewith the grilled wings with pickled veggies. They were fantastic. For entrees we had the double smashburger with sweet potato fries and the turkey burger with a lettuce wrap and cowboy caviar. We also had a cookies and cream milkshake. Everything was fresh and delicious! Great portions and fair prices. Tons of seating inside and a great bar. We had wonderful service. We will definitely be back!

    The staff was great. We sat at the bar with Jasmine and she was fantastic about giving us all the…read moreinfo about the local craft beer, spirit options and the menu. We tried a few beers from Five Wits and per her recommendation got the creamsicle shake as well. Solid beverage choices. The shake tasted part float part milkshake and it was absolutely delicious. Would order again. The food on the other hand was a bit eh. We ordered the Asian q burger and the mushroom melt burger and it took quite a while for them to come out and when they did they had unfortunately been left on the grill for way too long and were charred and crunchy. One set of our fries was cold and the bun to burger ratio was extremely off. Luckily, the staff agreed that our burgers were accidentally overcooked and they remade them no questions asked. The remade burgers were moist and better but still not fantastic. They were just burgers with minimal toppings on them. Not really seasoned and the flavor came from the toppings themselves. The buns were still too big for the burgers so there was a lot of extra bread and they have potential to be great but they were just average. Would have probably been a three star review but the staff and drink selection really earned the extra star. Would go back to drink and maybe snack but probably not order a burger.

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