Old City

historic nightlife · 37902

Brick warehouses turned breweries, bourbon bars, and the kind of late-night pizza that forgives questionable decisions. Old City packs Knoxville's densest concentration of cocktail rooms, live music, and walkable date geometry into a few blocks north of Jackson Avenue. Pretty Place and Boyd's Jig and Reel anchor the drinks-first crowd; Barley's keeps the loud-and-cheap option alive. The tradeoff: weekend nights skew bachelorette-loud and parking gets ugly fast, so arrive early or Lyft in. Strong opener for first dates who want energy without the strip-mall sameness of Cumberland Avenue, and a short walk to quieter Gay Street if the vibe sours.

$31,283

median income

$1,498

median rent

The data

Old City by the numbers

Median individual income in Old City is about $31.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Old City pays about $1,500 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

20 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

Class

Budget

Vibe

20 spots across Old City

Old City
Drinks
Clancy's Tavern & Whiskey House
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,223
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,223 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 2 AM
Tue3 PM to 2 AM
Wed3 PM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 3 AM
Sat11 AM to 3 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
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Old City
Dining
Lonesome Dove Knoxville
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,082
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,082 Google reviews
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$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lonesome Dove Knoxville.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Old City
Dining
Kefi
Greek restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,029
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,029 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kefi.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Drinks
Suttree's High Gravity Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 966
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 966 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Suttree's High Gravity Tavern.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Maps
Old City
Dining
Oliver Royale
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 909
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 909 Google reviews
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$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Oliver Royale.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Dining
J.C. Holdway
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 872
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 872 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at J.C. Holdway.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Dining
Fiori Bar & Kitchen
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 751
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 751 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fiori Bar & Kitchen.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Cafés
Cruze Farm Ice Cream - East Knoxville
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 736
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 736 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cruze Farm Ice Cream - East Knoxville.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 5 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Drive-through · In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Old City
Drinks
Peter Kern Library
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 628
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 628 Google reviews
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$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Peter Kern Library.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
Sun5 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Old City
Drinks
Alchemy Lounge and Cigar
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 454
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 454 Google reviews
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$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Alchemy Lounge and Cigar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri2 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 PM to 1 AM
Sun2 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Drinks
The Brass Pearl
Oyster bar restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 435
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 435 Google reviews
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$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Brass Pearl.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Dining
Lilou Brasserie
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 306
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 306 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lilou Brasserie.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 11 PM
Tue8 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 11 PM
Wed8 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 11 PM
Thu8 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 11 PM
Fri8 AM to 1 PM, 4 PM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 PM, 4 PM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Old City
Dining
Alice in Appalachia
Gift shop★ 4.6 · 229
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 229 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Alice in Appalachia.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Site Maps
Old City
Activity
Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Museum★ 4.8 · 218
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 218 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Beck Cultural Exchange Center.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 3 PM
Wed10 AM to 3 PM
Thu10 AM to 3 PM
Fri10 AM to 3 PM
Sat10 AM to 3 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Old City
Activity
Historic Ramsey House
Historical place museum★ 4.7 · 210
LGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 210 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Historic Ramsey House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu10 AM to 4 PM
Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Sat10 AM to 4 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Old City
Activity
Mabry-Hazen House
Museum★ 4.7 · 188
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 188 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mabry-Hazen House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue1 to 4 PM
Wed11 AM to 5 PM
Thu1 to 4 PM
Fri11 AM to 4 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Drinks
Brother Wolf
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 161
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 161 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brother Wolf.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 3 AM
Sat4 PM to 3 AM
Sun4 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Drinks
Fly by Night
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 135
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 135 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fly by Night.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat4 PM to 1 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Cafés
Tesoro Gelato
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 107
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 107 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Tesoro Gelato.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri2 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 6 PM
Sun2 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old City
Drinks
Cowboy Cantina
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 36
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cowboy Cantina.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed6 PM to 12 AM
Thu6 PM to 12 AM
Fri6 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps

Old City

Old City by the numbers

Local date spots

Clancy's Tavern & Whiskey House

Lonesome Dove Knoxville

Kefi

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern

Oliver Royale

J.C. Holdway

Fiori Bar & Kitchen

Cruze Farm Ice Cream - East Knoxville

Peter Kern Library

Alchemy Lounge and Cigar

The Brass Pearl

Lilou Brasserie

Alice in Appalachia

Beck Cultural Exchange Center

Historic Ramsey House

Mabry-Hazen House

Brother Wolf

Fly by Night

Tesoro Gelato

Cowboy Cantina

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