47 Best Bars near Louisville

“Shooter’s has a great and comfortable atmosphere. Everyone is so down to earth and welcoming. Went in to play some darts and a game of pool and ended up staying for hours. They have an super bar tender at night, “Misty”. She showed me around, introduced me to some different beers and was very helpful about the area and things to do. “Virginia and Cynthia” the owners are down to earth and extremely nice! It’s a great location halfway between Knoxville and Maryville. I’ll definitely be going back.“

“We've been here many times, and the food is always excellent! Our waitress, Karen F., made this trip even better - she was simply outstanding. She gave us great recommendations (the chocolate turtle cake was delicious!), and she provided great overall service. The Pizza Rockefeller and the Strawberry Salad are our go-to items, and they were great, as usual.“

“The intentionality that is put into making you feel like a VIP here is like nowhere else in Knoxville. The attention of the staff, explanation of the dishes and general willingness to accomodate and recommend took our experience above and beyond. Chef Joseph was friendly and kind enough to explain some of the inspiration behind the meal. Overall a great time!“

“The beer selection is great and a nice laidback vibe. The blackened chicken nachos were next level. A lot is going on with the layered toppings. More than I was expecting from "plain pub nachos". If the rest of the menu is anywhere close to the nachos then downtown has an unexpected gem!“

“Such a fun experience! It's a little expensive for what you get, but the experience is worth it!Very clean, nice atmosphere, very unique.I feel like I stepped into a cantina from Star Wars!Great mocktail selection too! Bring the kids, because they will love it!Kid-friendliness: Tons of mocktails so the kids can enjoy the fun atmosphere too!“

“Such a cool spot to hang out and meet good people! Super chill vibe and delicious, quality kava and kratom! Great place to crack open a book or strike up a game of pool with friends! There is a little something for everyone ?. Doggo friendly!“

“Food is always delicious, beer is always cold, & the staff/owners are always friendly. Definitely try their NE clam chowder, & the pineapple slaw! Oh, & live music too, like Mr Doug Wilhite!Other than that, it's a great place! ?“

“Very nice pub! Wait staff were not only friendly, but knowledgeable and were aware of what had run out for the evening, The menu focuses on flatbreads, including make your own. Drink selections are good with several local choices in clouding gypsy circus ciders. Industrial feel with handrails and pipe fittings. Would happily return!“

“We have visited a few times to watch the Vols BBall games and they play the sound to the game which is a big YES! I would much rather listen to the game than listen to music and watch the game, just my preference.The drinks were great, We ordered the cauliflower pizza and it was so yummy! Their service is good, Sometimes they are busy and you have to order the bar but that's not a big deal at all. The place is clean, the people are nice and it's just a cool place to hang out and watch a game or two!Kid-friendliness: Probably not a place for your kids.“

“A great place for a nice bite to eat. A little pricy, but the food is worth it. I sat at the bar because I was by myself. Service could have been a little quicker, but other than that I have nothing to complain about.I had the Cuban sliders & fries cause I was just stopping in for lunch.“

“Our waiter, a very experienced man, was top-notch!! He was very attentive, right there filling our water, removing our dirty dishes, and asking what he could get us! This was my first time here, and the food was delicious. Everyone in our party of 10 loved the food. They were very accommodating by putting tables together for our party, which doesn't happen at all places. We will be returning again soon!!“

“Passing through town, I Googled, best Dive Bar in Knoxville. Turns out this place was right down from my hotel. The place is awesome! They have a fire pit out back where you can sit and drink your beer. And best of all, everyone there was friendly. Next time I'm in town, I'll be going back!“

“Hanging out at Marble City pub has been so much fun. Although the pub is new, their staff is experienced. Ailis makes every stop make you feel welcome. It’s a local Cheers! Lots of fun events and live music too. Great place for adult family members.“

“Amazing service both times, very attentive and helpful. We've had chimichangas and fajitas, several appetizers, and a few desserts. Everything was great, no complaints here!Parking: Many many spots in the parking lot.Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids when we were there, they have a kid menu.Wheelchair accessibility: Multiple entrances with no steps.“

“My wife and I had a wonderful date night at Lilou! Our cocktails were creative and delicious. The decor in the restaurant really transports you to a swanky French brasserie. We enjoyed the Soupe à l’Oignon, Gravlax, and Poulet, all of which were wonderful. Cecil and Cosette took great care of us! And for our cheese course, Jess, the resident fromagère, guided us expertly with favorites and new cheeses to explore. A wonderful experience all around, and I can’t wait to bring friends here! Très merveilleux, Lilou!“

“Planned first stop in arrival in town scoping out the area. Really good selection of their own beverages as well as some other local breweries. The bartender was something of a beer-o-logist in that she mixes some of the different types and flavors to arrive at something totally unique. But only if you're down for that sort of thing. Unfortunately, I didn't get back a second day to pick up some hard to find items to go. Maybe next time.“

“The Library is 10/10 one of my favorite bars in Knoxville. If there's a wait - worth it. Inside there are great bar tenders, amazing drinks, and very casual unique seating (sometimes community seating). Hotel guests do get preference, wo just be prepared (don't be a Karen about it). Bouncer guy is great, too, so tip well.“

“Visited the vault while on Vacation in Knoxville. Our hotel was close so we walked, but there is metered street parking, just leave some extra time to find a spot. Attire - Elevated casual. Once you enter Vida go downstairs to enter The Vault. Strongly recommend you make reservations and sit at the bar, not at the tables. Sitting at the bar counter allowed us to view all the action, and service was quicker since we ordered from the bartender. The drinks were the best of any we had in Knoxville (We also went to the Peter Kern Library and Oliver Royale and I would come back to the Vault). Great atmosphere, service and outstanding flavors for cocktails. Definitely will go back when I am in Knoxville again.“

“Incredible little cocktail bar in Old Sevier. The drinks are delicious and the food options are perfect. The attention to detail with the 70s vibe is perfect. I highly recommend! They also host lots of events in their space so follow them on Instagram to stay in the loop!“

“Enjoyed some fine dining at this relaxed lounge located in our hotel The Tennessean. The service was fantastic, the staff was very attentive. So I had never had gin before but it sounded adult so I ordered the Gin City in honor of Kiss' last show and their song Cold Gin. Very tasty. Main course was the Panko Pork Milanese. Rustic and hearty, very well done . For desert a NY Cheesecake with a side of caramel and a side of strawberry sauce. They did it to perfection. Would most definitely recommend this place.“

“Dope spot in South Knoxville!Decent selection of drinks at the bar and good food at the Oakwood food truck on Seiver street ? Friendly and helpful staff with plenty of seating.The food from Oakwood was pretty tasty however the pulled pork sandwich was a bit dry and a sauce would definitely make a world difference. The deviled eggs were nothing special and the street corn was tasty however it was missing some red onions.Will definitely be back to try more food and drinks in the future!“

“I have always driven past this place while taking my dog to the IC king extension dog park. Tonight, my buddy and I finally decided to stop in. As some young dudes (23), when we walked in, we were somewhat shocked. This place is the definition of a dive bar. Pool tables, friendly folks and good music hit us as we entered. The drinks were a good deal and the service was excellent. Would recommend to anyone.“

“My mom and I each got the shrimp fajitas from the TexMex menu section. Most of the menu appeared to be for bigger parties of hungry folks. Not finding many smaller plate entrees from browsing that menu. We managed since I do speak a little bit of Spanish. They had a karaoke performer roaming around for entertainment on Saturday night. I admit the shrimp fajitas are as good as available from a bigger city. Excellent presentation. They also offer seafood Ceviche tostada in place of the regular chips n salsa as a starter while you browse the menu. My menu had some greasy residue. My mom wanted hot water, but they only had Ice water. The waitress gave us the bill, but then was gone from our aisle for a long time while we waited to get the credit card to her. My mom saw other customers pay up front, to we decided to pay there instead of waiting for the waitress to come back. English / Spanish , and the loud music made it a bit harder to get the right service from our waitress, but hand signals and pointing at pictures on the menu got us through the dinner event. A gentleman behind the cashier did get us a bag for our take home box before I figured out who to ask. The staff appear to be alert for visual queues to help out the guests.“

“Roosters is a wonderful place with great service and food! Hannah, Sarah, Kelly, Raf and every other bartender will treat you like family. Pool table is a lot of fun with great players. Shuffleboard board and dart boards too. Try their pizza and wings. Best in Knoxville!“

“Quaint little place, seems almost as if it were built in an alleyway between two buildings, which gives it its own charm and visual atmosphere. There's enough room for booth seating, and a porch area in the back. It's one of the closest bars to the local college campus, so the pricing is decent, the crowd is generally on the youthful side. Warning: the parking lot is oddly divided and some people have been booted for parking in the wrong section, just as for details if you're uncertain. The staff has always been friendly and accommodating, one of the bartenders even let us sample his barbecue and home-made sauce, which was delicious.“

“Fun enjoyable atmosphere very warm and welcoming to everyone no matter the difference in personalities. The owner is always there on Saturday nights and they have karaoke on Wednesday and Saturday night as well as starting a down home southern pick and play on Friday nights!!!! If you have an instrument and want a relaxing atmosphere to get together with same minded people come out and see them at tipsy's on Friday nights!! Doesn't matter what instrument you have or play they like to see and hear them all!!!“

“This place is pretty hype. The cook josh is very nice and respectful had my food out in no time. The bartender Morgan was the life of the party very fast and making rounds with the other customers ! I will be back anytime those two are working!!! This place is so chill!Parking: Plenty places to park“

“They offer a solid mid-week brunch offering and have a perfect room for a small office meeting.Parking in the area can be a trip, though.Vegetarian options: Though most of the dishes don't default to it, they're tasty with the meat removed!“

“A true highlight of downtown Maryville. Sadie, Courtney, Kim and Mariam never fail to make my day. I love this place. The menu is amazing. They have the best wings in the area. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try. You’ll be glad you did.“

“Service 10/10Drinks 10/10Food 9 /10Really enjoyed the Monkey Finger and Johnny Appleseed drinks. The 8:55 PM ritual was fun and the free sample was tasty. Burger and chicken sandwich were great and the side salads were well worth the upcharge. Waitress was attentive and friendly. worth the visit.“

“I just spent the last 9 months in Knoxville for work and Buckethead was my favorite spot. If I wasn't at work, I was at Buckethead. The owner and his wife are so nice and really care about their establishment. The staff are like family now. The patrons are so warm, inviting, and friendly. The food was ALWAYS delicious! I'm not sure if I could pick a favorite food, but you can't go wrong with anything! Lots of football watched, dart tournaments, live bands, trivia on Tuesday, Singo on Wednesday, karaoke on Thursdays, and just a grand time on the weekends. I even had my going away party there and had a blast. It's not good-bye, but I'll see yall later! ♥️“

“When we received our check, there was a 3% convenience charge added for anyone that uses a debit or credit card which they don’t bother to ever mention but instead circle the fee amount on your bill when they bring it to you. We frequent a lot of restaurants in Knoxville and that is the first encounter we’ve had with a convenience fee. Food was great though.“

“I hate I can't remember our waitress name as she was great! The food.... Amazing! Always try to stop at Drake's when in Knoxville for burgers and sushi, but this time we branched out on the menu. We found the "bowls"! They were fantastic, I had the chicken teriyaki and hubs had the Mac and cheese with buffalo chicken both were outstanding! Over all I have nothing bad to say! Overall cleanliness, atmosphere, and the food .....just great! Please keep up the good work! And when in Knoxville go to Drake's!Parking: I don't know that I would pull a large RV or camper in as it is a small mall parking lot...“

“My mom and I ate lunch at this location today. Food was great and served very timely. That is very important for lunch visits for most working people. All the food was hot. I have to say this is the friendliest restaurant. Everyone speaks and makes you feel they appreciate your being there, My only negative comment is that it is dark inside and was hard to see for my mom.“

“For one, the server was as sweet as could be and was very attentive with a great personality! For two, I had the Miss Mushroom vegan pizza thinking I'd have to endure a subpar pizza experience, once again (not at Mellow Mushroom but just in general going dairy free), but to my surprise, this damned pizza was fricking amazing. The two "cheeses," feta and mozzarella substitutes, were better than the OG. My belly was so happy after eating half of it, and the Voo Doo Ranger IPA topped it off. The vegan options are pricey, but I'd rather have it that way and taste like Heaven (as it did) than have a mediocre or just tolerable meal for regular prices. Great job, Mellow Mushroom! I'm so happy to have a tasty vegan option! You're awesome ?????“

“Overall a good experience. The atmosphere is great here, especially looking over the river. The food is what you would expect. My pork chop was overall good, but 1/2 of it was too overcooked and dry. It was also very salty.The broccoli was delicious! Service was good; atmosphere was great!“

“Gibbys is not a hotel restaurant. They are a restaurant in a hotel. Tina was our server and she was fantastic. They made my wife's burger exactly as she wanted it. I had buffalo wings and Mac and cheese. The buffalo wings were good, not great. It could have been an off night. But the mac and cheese was off the hook. We also had a few drinks and tried the YeeHaw Kolsch beer. I would recommend both the beer, and the restaurant. * I thought I took a photo of the other side of the menu but ended up taking the photo of the same side. Apologies for not catching that when I was there.“

“I really enjoyed this little "dive bar". The bartender was a sweetie and never let a beer run out. It is small and cozy and the other patrons were friendly and in good spirits. They had a cute patio too but its February so I didn't get to enjoy it...yet! Drinks are super cheap and there are pools tables and karaoke. Have also heard you can bring in wine for a $5 fee to open which is cool. Its slightly out of the way for me (on Amherst) but will definitely be back.“

“My family and I eat here almost every Sunday. It feels so authentic. Sometimes I feel like I’m in Mexico just because I’m there. I enjoyed the delectable food. The tacos, and burritos covered in that red sauce, really hit different. I usually only get a water. let me tell you, that water is the most crisp, refreshing, cold water you will ever drink in your entire life. I love the ambience of the room. The brick fountain in the corner reminds me of the ocean. The arches on the walls remind me of Mexican Mt. Everest. One time I tried to touch the walls, but I missed. I recommend this restaurant to anyone. My only recommendation is to leave a mighty fine tip to your waiter! ???“

“We took the grandkids here because one loves the macaroni and cheese and the other likes the cheese pizza. My husband and I like to get the bacon ranch quesadillas, but this visit, I got the Spicy Santa Fe Grilled chicken salad, and he got the boneless chicken wings. The food is always very good and the service was great. The wait for the food was reasonable as they were very busy.“

“This place is a nice, refreshing establishment to stop into, especially in the summer, whether you're between bars or restaurants or you're looking for something to mix it up between bars. The service is exceptional and the owner is extremely friendly and personable!There are tons of flavors and not only can you sample before you commit, but they can mix multiple flavors to your taste as well. The place is exceptionally clean and the atmosphere is fun and inviting. Would recommend highly!“

“Here in Knoxville at Mellow Mushroom at 4:30 pm. on Jan 9, 2024, hostess was so pleasant and the waitress, Annabeth, was the best we have ever had. Questions and customizations were handled perfectly. She is a keeper!! You are lucky to have her. Of course, food was prepared and cooked perfectly.Vegetarian options: I am also on keto and eat only 2 slices due to carbs, but am always full with the house salad.Dietary restrictions: I'm a vegetarian. House salad is delicious.Parking: Wasn't busy today. Plenty of parking.“

“Our first visit to Jaboni’s Maryville pizza and both food and service were outstanding! The restaurant was crowded on Saturday, and easy to see why. We had Grandma’s pan pizza with 5 toppings - be sure to include extra cheese- and it may have be the best pizza in Knoxville. From the next table, the calamari looked good and we will be back to try it. Great job GM Matt Chapman and team !“

“One of my favorite places to eat in Maryville. They have the best fish & chips outside of Great Britain. The menu is quite diverse and delicious. Believe it or not, but the Irish Quesadilla is one of the best that I've ever tasted. Don't forget the Guinness to top off a great meal.“

“Amazing foodEverything is good. Our family favorite. Every Chuy's is consistently amazing across the board. Some of our faves are the Steak Ponchos and Tortilla Soup, the creamy jalapeno dip is to die for. We also love the queso and boom boom sauce.“

“They appear to be using some new tabletop technology to replace or augment the waitstaff. The staffers still working there are doing a good job. The food is still good. My mom liked the Chicken bacon sandwich, and my order of Salmon was good enough.“