The Top 10 Dive Bars in Knoxville, TN

Fresh reviews:

World most AMAZING hot dogs and wonderful atmosphere to meet up with people old and new. Love this place and everyone who comes here

Kandra S.

Roger’s Place

This place is a classic, Southern, down-home dive bar. Pictures of Elvis and Priscilla line the walls. I drank Miller Lite at $ 2.50 per bottle as local folks got up and karaōke-d to a wide variety of music. Show tunes, hit songs, rap songs, pages of Frank Sinatra and Elvis. The place was filled to capacity…

Marv R.

Marie’s Olde Town Tavern

This place is your standard divey college bar, just with better than average food. I came for Wing Wednesday (50 cent wings) and that was a steal — the wings were outstanding. They definitely tend on the spicy side, so beware if you have a low tolerance but there’s something for everyone. The service was pretty…

Dustin P.

The Hill

Small beer only bar with about 12 seats at the bar. Managed to score 3 together and we had a nice time on a Friday night. Seems like the kind if place you would go before you go out or to close down the night. A good Dive Bar for sure! Service was good and bartender was attentive. We didn’t eat so cant comment…

Greg G.

Back Door Tavern

Not impressed at all with this establishment. The drinks are super expensive and the space is really tacky and cramped. It had a cool, grungy 90’s atmosphere, but it was just too small for all the décor.The bartender was cool but he was a bit too chatty and inattentive. If I had to recommend anything, don’t get…