Best & Cool Bars in Knoxville

"A rustic mountain lodge is where you’ll enjoy your Park Grill meal, and it is a stunning one. Get a taste of what Southern Appalachia has to offer here, and see what both locals and travelers have been raving about. Right next to the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this is a great place to stop on your way in, or on your way out of the park."

"The Park Grill is one of the best downtown Gatlinburg restaurants to order a steak. Located on the Parkway at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ll be able to enjoy a true taste of the Smokies. After your day of hiking one of the trails or taking a scenic drive through the park, stop by The Park Grill for a hearty meal."

"1110 ParkwayGatlinburg , TN 37738. Visit WebsitePh:865-436-2300"

"At first glance it might look like Local Goat as a menu like other Pigeon Forge eateries: huge burgers and beer. But this is one of Pigeon Forge's only kitchens with an emphasis on the sustainable, using homemade and locally sourced ingredients. Look for local and craft beers, high-end cocktails, table service with cloth napkins (a rarity in these parts) and giant portions (that's the Pigeon Forge way)."

"Local Goat has quickly established itself as one of the best places to eat in Pigeon Forge. Everything is the restaurant is made from scratch. They order all of their food from locally sourced and sustainable farms."

"The food was great and the service was outstanding; Matthew (our server) was very attentive and polite. The burgers were delicious and cooked exactly to ..."

"If you’re looking for some good Tex-Mex cuisine, Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina serves up a large variety on their menu. Located above Johnny Rockets in the middle of downtown Gatlinburg, Loco Burro is also one of the top places to eat in Gatlinburg outside because of their handmade flour tortillas and 3 signature salsas. The best thing about them is you can enjoy their delicious food atop their rooftop patio which offers great views of the Parkway and the Smoky Mountains."

"If the craving for Mexican hits you while you’re in town, go to Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina. This is a great place to eat in Gatlinburg on the strip with its unique atmosphere and wide range of dishes. You’ll find classics like rellenos and fajitas."

"Outstanding/delicious food (taco salad and chicken fajita salad) not to mention fantastic chips and salsa!!. The salads were so fresh with fresh crisp lettuce... (865) 430-5624Order online"

"Offering a sports bar scenery that is family-friendly, Blue Moose is perfect for a relaxing dinner with the family while watching a game on one of the restaurant’s 20 flat panel televisions. Blue Moose is one of the best places to eat in Pigeon Forge on a budget, with not a single menu item price over $20 except for the 25 and 50 wing platters. They also have specials throughout the week including half-priced nachos on Monday, half-priced appetizers after 8 p.m."

"Popular among the locals, Blue Moose Burgers & Wings is a family sports grill with something for everyone. Guests will love this restaurant’s speciality burgers, such as the famous Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger (which replaces hamburger buns with two grilled cheese sandwiches). The Wild Ranch Wings are also out of this world!"

"Another great place for burgers and chicken wings is Blue Moose. This is a casual Pigeon Forge restaurant that will make you feel right at home. Share a platter of hot wings with the table and choose from a variety of sauces."

"Named after the builder of the bakery that inhabited the space before the hotel, the dark and cozy Peter Kern Library hides its drink menus in old encyclopedias and delights bibliophiles with a dozen or so literary-themed libations."

"I have been to PKL on several occasions and have always had a great time. If you head in earlier in the night there is usually a wait so be prepared."

"Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus offers 40 taps of craft cider, wine, mead and local craft beers, along with a full food menu."

"First off, let’s talk about the newest addition/expansion to Knoxville’s rooftop bar scene, the Five Thirty Lounge, located above the Hyatt Place Downtown Knoxville on Gay Street. If you’re looking for a stylish, elevated experience, this place is it. The Five Thirty Lounge offers indoor and outdoor rooftop bar areas, delicious signature cocktails (the prickly pear margarita is my go-to) and an upscale bar menu of snacks and small plates."

"We LOVED the bloody Mary bar and the Jalepino Pineapple Margarita!. The burger was delicious. And who can pass up..."

"Start your day off right with this Old Town favorite, where you’ll swear the tempeh and mushroom bacon are the real deal. Serving breakfast and lunch in the popular entertainment district, chef Jeff is also opening HenHoc Butcher & Delion July 31, 2021."

"We go to Dairy Queen twice a week but this Dairy Queen was the BEST we have ever been to. The people were very friendly and polite!!!. Most restaurants dr..."

"As the founder of Knoxville, James White’s name is all around the city: the James White Parkway, the James White Greenway, and the James White Memorial Civic Coliseum. His house is a simple log structure surrounded by a stockade fence, which he built in the 1780s. He then donated the land around his home to create the city Knoxville, which then became the capital of the Southwest Territory and later briefly the capital of the state of Tennessee."

"The founder of Knoxville was a man named James White, so it’s no surprise that one of the best options for Tennessee attractions is the James White Fort itself, especially if you’re looking for historical stuff to do. The James White Fort is essentially the former home of James White. White earned a large grant of land after the Revolutionary War, which he used to lead an expedition to find a fort site."

"History buffs visiting Knoxville should make a stop at James White’s Fort. This historic museum portrays how frontier life was like in the late 1700s. This historic home was the living quarters of Knoxville’s founder, James White."

"The Historic Ramsey House was built for one of the very first families to come to the city and settle. Colonel Francis Alexander Ramsey arrived as the house was finished in 1797 and his family was very much involved in the local community. Few other homes dating back to the 18th century are among the open tourist attractions in the region, so this is a real find."

"Along with James White’s Fort, the Ramsey House is one of the oldest buildings in Knoxville, dating back to the 1790s. The house is an excellent example of Late Georgian architecture, featuring significant ornamentation for the time period. Its owner, Francis Ramsey, was a surveyor and government official, and his son was one of the first mayors of Knoxville."