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 a mile radius of our hotel block. 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 Razorbacks to see Rocky Top

Shopping
There are lots of shops around Market Square

Walk The River
Stroll along the Tennessee River and enjoy the views