Things to do

We love Downtown Knoxville and have tried many restaurants and bars together. As you know, Neal is a foodie, and Morgan loves a vibe—so you can trust this list. Everything here is within walking distance of our hotel block and Welcome Drinks. Since it’s a football weekend, we’ve marked spots with a * for great game-watching.

Lunch and Dinner

A Dopo
Pizza you’ll think about for years

Osteria Stella
A chic spot for great Italian food

Calhouns*
A walk towards the river but great bbq and water views

Chivo Taqueria
Tacos and a tequila menu three pages long

The Kennedy*
Great food and a great place to watch games

Lilou
For a fancier evening with French food and a vibe

Lonesome Dove
We’ll meet you for drinks here Friday night!

Barley’s Taproom*
Pizza and beer vibes, pool tables, TVs, and more

Oliver Royale
In Market Square, wonderful Southern fare

J.C. Holdway
A delicious Farm-Fresh dinner

Vibey Drinks

Brother Wolf
One of our favorites for a pre-or-post-dinner cocktail

Radius Rooftop
Atop the Embassy Suites with mountain views

Brass Pearl
If you’re craving oysters and a cocktail

Five Thirty Lounge
Rooftop above Hyatt Place

Peter Kern Library (speakeasy)
Find the red light in the alley behind The Oliver

Lilou
We love their espresso martinis

The Vault
A swanky cocktail lounge


Bars

Preservation Pub Roof
A place to grab a casual rooftop beer

Boyd’s Jig and Reel
Perfect for a vodka soda and (sometimes) live music

Clancy’s Tavern*
Your local Irish Pub

Pour Taproom*
A wall full of self-serving beers and tvs



Things to do

Farmers Market
Buy yourself a treat to take home

University of Tennessee Campus
The perfect time for the Razerbacks to see Rocky Top

Shopping
There are lots of shops around Market Square