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Whiskey Thief

4.0 (172 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Charcuterie board shareable.
Tim N.

It wasn't busy at 4:30 on a Wednesday. We got a seat on the balcony overlooking the river, the art museum and in the shade. Perfect. At first, servers were scarce, but as I got up to go to the bar, the bartender must've seen me and was on his way. He took our initial drink order. At $14 per glass of wine, we just went for the bottle at $54 and a charcuterie board at $27. We are on vacation, so why not. The view is excellent. The weather cooperated. People watching from on high was fun, and the nature scenery was nice. Service was a little slow, but not an imposition, however, if it gets much busier, that could be a thing. We later learned they previously had a $10 cover, but we did not get asked for this and it must be a thing of the past, or I understand it is waived for guests of the Edwin Hotel (the bar's affiliated with the Edwin) but we had dinner reservations at Whitebird, the affiliated restaurant. The charcuterie was good with cheeses, cured meats, jams, crackers, etc. all in all, the star is the Al fresco seating and the River, and of course the company of my beautiful wife! So, go for outdoor seating and bring your own beau!

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Jeff D.

This place definitely has the "wow" factor when you walk in. The beautiful bar glowing from the sunset immediately sets the mood. If you want outdoor seating, get here early because space outside is limited. Inside, there's plenty of seating options with high-top tables, couches, and bar seating that create a relaxed atmosphere. We came mainly for the view and drinks, and the view absolutely delivered. Watching the sunset over the river was easily the highlight of the experience and worth seeing at least once. For drinks, we ordered Old Fashioneds and Margaritas. Unfortunately, both were just average and didn't live up to the setting or atmosphere. Service was also disappointing. The staff was not very attentive, and at one point we actually had to leave our table and go to the bar to find our waiter. In the end, the incredible view couldn't make up for the mediocre drinks and poor service. Great view, but this ended up being a one-and-done visit for us.

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.

Outside view
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.

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

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!!

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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Reviews are generally positive, with many praising the rooftop views and atmosphere, cocktail and drink selection, and friendly staff.

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Such amazing views + perfect for a quick drink. Beautiful space and live music was a perfect touch!

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Way way too much Alcohol, but the very was amazing and they have good food and service, so please don't drink and drive please.

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