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Whiskey Thief
Rooftop bar atop The Edwin Hotel. 100+ whiskeys with panoramic views.
Company (Speakeasy)
Hidden speakeasy in The Kinley Hotel with art-deco aesthetic and craft cocktails
The Comedy Catch
Chattanooga's dedicated stand-up comedy club with local and touring acts
JJ's Bohemia
Eclectic live music bar and neighborhood hangout
The Coin-Op
Curated arcade bar with classic and modern games. Next door to JJ's.
Spare Time Entertainment
25 luxury bowling lanes, laser tag, full arcade, restaurant and bar
Pickle Barrel
Dive bar staple since 1982 in an 1893 Flatiron building
Station Street
Nightlife strip: Gate 11 Distillery, Whiskey Cowgirl, Westbound, Reagan's Retro
Wanderlinger Brewing
Historic taproom that doubles as one of the best small-stage live music venues
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Tanasi Brewing & Supplies
A perfect 5.0 rating with over 500 reviews, and honestly it makes sense. This Hixson Pike brewery has a beer garden, a dog park, and homebrew supplies all in one spot. Bring your pup, grab a pint, and settle into the kind of afternoon you didn't know you needed.
Mean King Brewing
Mean King Brewing has carved out its own corner of the Chattanooga craft beer scene on Jenkins Road. With 41 five-star reviews, the taproom is earning a reputation for inventive brews and a laid-back atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
The Deopt at Food City
The Depot at Food City on Broad Street offers a taproom experience inside a grocery store concept — an unusual but welcome addition to downtown Chattanooga's beer scene. Stop in for a pour while you're picking up dinner ingredients.
Oddstory Brewing Co: The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse location of Oddstory Brewing, pouring creative craft beers in a bright, plant-filled taproom on MLK Boulevard.
Hoptown Southside
Hoptown anchors the Southside beer scene on Rossville Avenue with a rotating tap list and a laid-back patio that's perfect for warm Chattanooga evenings. With 110 reviews and a 4.8-star rating, it's clearly become a neighborhood favorite since opening.
Mad Knight Brewing Company
Mad Knight brews in the basement on Tennessee Avenue in St. Elmo, and that underground setting adds character to an already solid brewery. Their small-batch approach means the tap list changes often, giving regulars a reason to keep coming back.
Dynamo Brewing & Beverage
Dynamo operates as part of the Monty on Main complex on West Main Street, combining brewery vibes with a broader beverage program. A good option for groups where not everyone is a beer drinker.
TailGate Brewery Chattanooga
Nashville-based TailGate brought their A-game to Southside with this Market Street spot. The pizza is legit and the beer list runs deep - it's one of those places where you walk in for a pint and end up staying for dinner. Great patio energy when the weather cooperates.
Five Wits Brewing Company
Five Wits does a lot and does it all well - solid brews, live music, and a brewpub menu that goes beyond the usual. Sitting on Long Street in the Southside district, this place fills up on weekends for good reason. It's got that comfortable neighborhood-bar-meets-craft-brewery energy.
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.
Hutton & Smith brews with a climbing and adventure theme on MLK Blvd, and their beers genuinely back up the branding. The taproom doubles as an event space, so you might catch a pop-up or a live set on any given night. A 4.7 with the craft beer crowd speaks volumes.
Brewhaus
Congenial gastropub offering an inventive German-American menu & old-world beers, plus tastings.
The Bitter Alibi
Modern pub in rustic, warm digs serving inventive brunch fare, burgers, craft beer & cocktails.
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