Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Old City, Knoxville

Kendra E. • October 6, 2012Great atmosphere to hang out in the Old City! They are known for the pizza, but the chips and salsa are awesome!

Peter C. • August 24, 2014Great shop. Cool design elements, art, well made coffee, if you like Counter Culture espresso, curated chocolate and bottled iced drinks.

L W. • March 27, 2016Awesome pub! Loved the whiskey drink I had with herbs and honey.

David S. • May 15, 2013Jessica at the bar was very attentive, she even let us order oysters from Shuck next door. The hummus was outstanding. Still my favorite place for brunch (ask for John)

Lauren • April 26, 2016Root beer/beer floats on Tuesdays, bingo on Wednesdays, comedy on Thursdays and trivia on Fridays! Great beer selection. Didn't get to try the food but I bet it's good.

Denson L. • September 14, 2017The beans are incredible. The chicken tinga is one of my favorites.

J • May 20, 2022Lamb chops 👏

Gerald A. • October 11, 2018Exceptional place! Wide selection of beer, liquor...and a cigar club! Great people. A ‘must-visit’ place

Tracy W. • September 19, 2013Awesome comedy the roast of Darth Vader lol!!!!

Brandon R. • August 7, 2016Pretty large wine selection and great little cheese and meat plates!

Layla W. • November 16, 2014Lock your doors and be prepared to pay a lot for parking and walking several blocks.

Brooke S. • January 5, 2016Love the "Old City" sandwich! Pricey but worth it!!

Ann R. • April 14, 2013Very happening place. Fun and full of energy!

Lauren • September 1, 2015Great pizza for late night after the bar.

Lisa C. • October 5, 2013Alt night was awesome last night!

Liz B. • December 9, 2019I didn’t go here, but Swarm insists I did and won’t let me say otherwise!!

Derek R. • April 19, 2018Could be great with a lot less salt and pepper on both the fries and burger! (But seriously, say "easy on the salt and pepper on the burger and fries.")

David C. • February 28, 2020This was our first trip to Southern Grit. We met a friend of ours from Florida. All three of us loved the food! I would highly recommend this place.

Casey K. • February 6, 2012Really digging this new place. Bar stools up front are great for people-watching on the 100 block. Try the dirty chai!

amanda jo l. • December 1, 2010shitake mushroom sandwich is yummmmm. its more like a BLT but it's a MLT

Arthur C. • April 1, 2012Try the Smoked & Braised Pork Belly, Roasted Beet & Sweet Onion Salad w/Pickled Fennel - Farm to Table Beer Dinner

Russell D. • November 24, 2017Great little beer bar and a great beer glass company next door! Get a beer and then go next door to see the craftsmen hand-blow glassware. True artisans.