Acoustic Venues in Knoxville, TN

Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus Cider is a 355-capacity all-ages taproom in Old North Knoxville specializing in craft cider and mead, hosting open mic on Monday nights alongside a broader live music program that pairs well with its unique beverage focus.

Bistro at the Bijou is a locally owned restaurant in downtown Knoxville that specializes in chalkboard specials and seasonal produce, a 50-capacity all-ages room hosting live music in a genuinely intimate dining setting connected to the historic Bijou Theatre.

Nauti K's Riverside Bar and Grill is a fun little casual restaurant and bar on the Little River in Knoxville, owned by Kelsey and Kimberly, hosting live music on select evenings in a genuinely relaxed riverside setting.

Pretentious Beer Co. is the brewery side of Pretentious Glass Co. in Knoxville, offering a carefully curated selection of house-brewed beers alongside a live music program, a 150-capacity all-ages room with a genuinely distinctive dual identity as both glassblower and brewer.

Schulz Brau Brewing Company specializes in authentic German lagers and ales in Knoxville, an all-ages taproom hosting live music on Friday and Saturday nights that pairs Bavarian brewing tradition with a consistent weekend live music program.

Trailhead Beer Market is South Knoxville's first beer market, situated on the banks of the Tennessee River in the backyard of the Urban Wilderness trail system, an all-ages taproom with a genuinely scenic outdoor setting for live music.