When in Knoxville, there’s a good bet that you’ll be cheering on the University of Tennessee Volunteers come gameday. Deck yourself in Vols orange and white before heading to one of these popular sports bars to catch the game and enjoy a cold drink.
Fieldhouse Social
Conveniently located on University Commons Way, Fieldhouse Social draws in fans with its American craft food, great beer selection, and the single largest television in the Southland. A sports bar meant to enhance socialization, Fieldhouse Social offers an array of sharables to split among friends, including smoked pork shoulder nachos, fish and chips, applewood smoked chicken wings, and fried green tomatoes.
In addition to the amazing appetizers, Fieldhouse Social serves up a variety of sandwiches and classic entrees. They also offer locally sourced burgers with toppings like homemade pimento cheese, chow chow, shaved red onion, and housemade sauce. For unbelievable craft food, beer, cocktails, and a gigantic screen, Fieldhouse Social is the place to be.
Twisted Mike’s Tap Room
An unforgettable place to meet friends, eat tasty food, have a cold drink, and celebrate the game, Twisted Mike’s is more than a sports bar — it’s an experience. There’s something going on every night of the week at Twisted Mike’s, whether you’re up for some trivia, Texas Holdem, Pint Nite, or the UT game.
Located on Kingston Pike, Twisted Mike’s holds Happy Hour every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. They also offer daily specials, including discounts on domestic and craft beers and half-off pizzas. The menu here is simple and affordable, consisting of American favorites like hot dogs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot wings, pizza, and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. It may not be fancy, but the food is amazing, and you can’t beat the company.
Smoky Mountain Brewery
A laid-back brewery serving up housemade beer on tap, Smoky Mountain Brewery on Parkside Drive is one of Knoxville’s most beloved sports bar destinations. The handcrafted microbrew is prepared in small batches, providing you with fresh, all-natural, flavorful beers like nothing else you’ve ever tasted. Choose from English-style brown ales, dark ales, pale ales, continental-style lagers, seasonal wheats, and numerous other brews.
Best of all, Smoky Mountain Brewery offers multiple high-definition televisions, so you never have to miss the big game. In addition to a wide selection of pub eats, burgers, Italian dishes, and pizza, the brewery also features an impressive gluten-free menu.
The Urban Bar & Corner Café
Situated in the Old City, The Urban Bar is touted as one of the best bars in Knoxville for several reasons. It’s one of the only smoker-friendly bars in town, plus it offers drink specials every day. The bar also features a game room, patio seating, video games, pool tables, and classic pub grub in addition to its draft beers. Happy Hour starts at 5 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m., and the kitchen stays open until 2 a.m.
Being the home of the Tennessee Vols, it’s no surprise that Knoxville has some of the South’s best sports bars. The next time you want to catch the game, visit a few friends at one of these great hangouts.
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