Great selection of beers ... and I didn't need glasses to read the beer menu. We ordered food from…read moreRed Bud just nextdoor and brought it in. The bartenders were very friendly. My only complaint would be the parking situation, it kind of sucks.

Not much to it. We went on a Sunday afternoon and that probably contributed to the lack of people…read moreand entertainment.

If you ever find yourself at Xul Beer Company, do yourself a favor and hope Vinny is…read moreworking--because that man is not just serving beer, he's putting on a full performance. Vinny is the kind of bartender who makes you question whether you came for a drink or accidentally bought tickets to a comedy show. Within five minutes, he had us laughing harder than we expected to in a brewery. He's got this perfectly chaotic, eccentric energy--like if a stand-up comedian and a craft beer encyclopedia merged into one person. One second he's passionately explaining the notes of a hazy IPA, and the next he's roasting your drink choice in the most charming way possible. What really makes Vinny stand out is how he reads the room. He somehow knows exactly when to crack a joke, when to hype up a beer, and when to just vibe with you like you've been friends for years. It never feels forced--it's just who he is. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that energy spreads to everyone around him. Also, let's be clear: the beer recommendations? Elite. Vinny doesn't miss. Even if you walk in saying, "I don't really like beer," he'll hand you something that makes you rethink your entire personality. Between the incredible beer at Xul and Vinny's unmatched personality, this place is dangerously easy to stay at way longer than you planned. Came for one drink, stayed for three... and honestly, probably would've stayed for five if Vinny hadn't jokingly told us to "go home and hydrate." 10/10 experience. Vinny, if you see this--never change.

Had Vinny as my waiter and he was the BEST! Great experience! It had great drinks and great food!read more

If you're ever in downtown Knoxville, TN, swing by the Pretentious Glass Co and Pretentious Beer…read moreCo. They make their own glasses and tap handles. The variety of glasses is amazing. Cool people doing cool stuff. :)

Pretentious Beer Co is a really cool little nanobrewery. Really good selection of stores and…read moreflavors. The service friendly, and the ambiance is relaxed. There are lots of seats at the bar, and they have a heated space out back along with a ping pong table. You can also go next door to their glass company where they blow the glass for the glasses they use. Really cool spot. I highly recommend hanging out here for a while.

Im visiting my son and his family in Tennessee and we came here for lunch. Its legit. I've been…read moreto Germany 3x and they captured it. We had a sausage sampler which included a pretzel, dipping sauces, and pickles. We had spaetzle and my grandson ordered pizza, and we all shared everything. The food was delicious. My son had beer, I did not. I should have but I hadn't eaten anything prior so figured best not to pour that down my gullet. The ambiance was great, it was a very enjoyable experience.

the only reason i am giving 4/5 stars is my two friends and i arrived here on a game day (none of…read moreus are into sports and had no idea) so this place was PACKED. a somewhat organized chaos. we got our food after about 30-35 min of wait time, which for the surplus amount of fans in this place was to be expected. i got the schnitzel pizza and it was good! my friends got the schnitzel and bratwurst respectively with two sides each. i ate the sauerkraut, which also wasn't bad, but i also just like sauerkraut haha i would definitely come back on a day that hopefully isn't as crowded because i did enjoy my pizza and would like to try a beer and another menu item. it was loud and busy, but not once was anyone rude. and i really appreciated that. we didn't require a ton of service, but the workers we did speak too were polite and that's all that i could ask for, especially if they had so much more going on. props to the staff at schulz!!

We stopped in for a refresh and some carbs. The beers were exceptional and we felt a unique take…read moreon the styles (Porter, Lager, Helles, Ale) we selected. The Porter received our highest rating in unTapped to date, the Guava Lager is a must try. The Helles Belles had a crisp, spicy and sharp taste we rarely find in such a brew. The pretzel was accompanied by a delicious German style mustard and the ubiquitous beer cheese. Nummy. Great find (Don't let the warehouse scare you away) for west Knoxville. "A"

The bartender was not very outgoing, I was also charged and my friend was charged for the same…read morebeer. I did offer to pay for hers, somehow I got charged and she did as well. The selection is not the best I have seen, there is a need for improvement for sure.

A quick Yelp search while in the area led us here. It was a good find for sure…read more Loved that even on cold days, there is a closed-in patio that allows pups! Our pup travels everywhere with us, so finding these spots is important to us. It was very spacious too - so we weren't on top of other guests. They have an extensive menu and the same with the beer list. There is something for everyone, from hoppy IPAs to fruity sours. Not sure which beer you may like - get a sample. Or try a flight! For lunch, we got the deviled eggs to start - something that is a go-to for us. They were solid and enjoyable. For the main, we opted for the Abridged burger and the Chicken club. Both were solid as well. Fries were crispy, but a bit over-salted, and I enjoy some salt. So made a note for next time to "go light". Service was good too. Overall - really only a tiny detail to 'complain' about, but easily taken care of next time. We will be back for sure - I want to try their pizza!

I'm have YET to be disappointed at Abridged on North Peters Road., Knoxville. Any appetizer or…read moreentree ordered has been delicious . If you want a personal pizza, try the vodka, pancett, pepperoni, yummy Also love a burger or the chicken nachos! Whether bar or table service, servers do stop and ask anything needed. There are times that it's really busy so if you're ordering a personal pizza and sandwiches make sure your sandwiches are ordered first, I say this since they have a kitchen and a pizza kitchen, so I have had pizza come out first and friends at the table waiting on a sandwich for sometime. The ambiance is inviting, cocktail bar as well as beer tap bar, and several areas of tables to enjoy a meal. Worth stopping in!

We popped in here after hiking at Haw Ridge Park with our pups. It was just a short drive down the…read moreroad and there was ample parking. The building is great! Lots of seating options, open and airy. There were pups galore and some kiddos. Lots of TVs to watch the game if that's your thing. They have a food truck calendar, so if you know your fav you can plan the night to come accordingly. We didn't try the food as we only came for the brew. Loved the offered a taste before you buy. I saw some flights going out as well. I loved my Spicy Pineapple Sour! It was dangerously good, I was even out pacing my hubby LOL. He liked his IPA. They even had a cool area with a fun mocktail menu if you want to enjoy sipping with out tippin' over at the end. Overall I'm into it and plan to go back. They had an event board that looked interesting! Bingo anyone??

I absolutely love the ambience here and frequent this location to get some studying in while…read moredrinking a brewski! I love that it's dog friendly and am so happy I get to bring my pup every time I come. All the bartenders are super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Oh man, did I need this meal in my life. I was out way too late the night before, and this was…read moreeverything my heart could desire lol. We got the deviled eggs, southwestern Benedict, green tomato Benedict, and the breakfast burrito. Everything was great. I didn't have anything to drink other than water, which seems silly at a place that has beer in the title, but check out the brunch. The servers were mostly younger folks, but really attentive and professional. The vibe is clean and casual. A spot that the local college kids dig, which I wasn't mad about. I'm a kid at heart. My buddy got the ice cream cookie thing and the banana pudding taster. The ice cream cookie will make me quickly turn into the Michelin man, but damn it was good.

Speaking specifically here on Balter's brunch-- could not ask for a better experience! It was…read moreValentine's Day, so obviously packed-- we never had a lapse in attention from our waitress. Brunch gives you access to a small buffet (fresh fruit, potato salad, chicken salad, pasta salad, brownies, and cookies) that you can help yourself to while waiting for entrees. I split a mimosa carafe which was delightful, their coffee is spectacular as well. While it was packed, I could still speak at a normal volume with my partner and enjoy our valentines morning! The energy and ambiance didn't feel overly hurried and it was overall very welcoming and pleasant. I ate the quinoa benedict and LOVED it!! For two entrees, coffee, and a large mimosa carafe we split about $50.

Shame on me for not leaving a review sooner. I moved to the area a few months ago and this place…read morequickly became my usual spot. Whether it's packed for a UT game or a chill Sunday afternoon, the mood is always laid back and welcoming. A food truck is usually out back. They've got a wide range of options on their menu and pretty much always have a gluten free option or two. Everyone is friendly, and it's dog friendly inside. Love this place.

Great beer, Great service, nice vibe and the bartender was very helpful and cool. There were two…read morepinball machines, plus it is dog friendly if that matters for you.

Stopped in here on a quick trip to Knoxville after golf. Was able to sample quite a few beers and…read moreended up having a sour. We also had lunch here. There are daily specials for under $10 so be sure to check and ask what the special is for that particular day! Hal was such a great bartender and so informative. She was absolutely so patient, because we were sitting at the bar and heard some of the ridiculous questions that some of the patrons that were coming in we're asking. She's really outstanding! There is outside seating and plenty of inside seating. There are comedy shows and bands on the weekend so be sure to look up the events calendar. Would definitely return back here if in the area. There is a private parking lot in street parking if you decide to go! There are also plenty of TVs if you have a sporting event that you must watch that particular day!

The drinks are 5 star so I will focus only on the food offerings. We ordered two meals and it was a…read moremixed bag. Food is up fairly quickly. The brisket was dry and very chewy, it had been sitting there a long time before it reached us, the ribs were spot on. in both cases these are smaller portions. The fried okra was superb but the potato salad was watery and tasted old, the coleslaw was dry and tasteless. Presentation is good, just not the quality of the meal for this price point. The BBQ caddy has two sauces, neither one is labeled since the bottle labels are so worn. Waitstaff are very very good and there is plenty of parking outside. Looking around its definately a younger crowd. We both agreed that this was OK, not bad but not spectacular either.