Balter Beerworks

  4.6 – 3,172 reviews   • Brewpub

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Balter started out over home brews in our garage. After rehabilitating an old service station in downtown Knoxville, we opened in February 2016. As our dream became reality, we have kept our approach simple to create a welcoming environment that celebrates craft beers and made from scratch food. Every bite and every sip at Balter is crafted daily from scratch, using the freshest ingredients available. We are constantly refreshing food and beer menus to highlight seasonal delicacies. Balter offers a place for friends and family to reconnect in a space that weaves urban aesthetics with the history of the old service station.

Lofty taproom with a spacious backyard doles out Mexican & Southern-inspired eats & draft beers.

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Mike Bradt
Firstly, it is Valentine’s Day & a Saturday so I know no one wants to work, understandable. But we walked in, took about 5 minutes before any acknowledgment just awkwardly watching staff pass. Ended up sitting at the bar, about 10-15 minutes sitting there before acknowledgment, bartenders passing multiple times. Even if you’re busy, a simple “What’s up y’all appreciate you coming in, give us one second!” and that could have solved everything. Love bars and don’t mind waiting, just was not a good vibe, felt off and not too welcoming. After finally speaking to someone, ordered drinks, very minimal conversation. Also hearing the bartenders complain about making the drinks ordered, not the greatest feeling. Staff wasn’t really friendly to each other either, not a “vibing” atmosphere.

We really did really want to like the place, cool setup and lots of space. Been to plenty of bars across the country and this was a comfy one. Didn’t try the food because we didn’t want to stay other than getting our drinks down and leaving, as well as it being fairly pricey.

Maybe would try again, but honestly there’s so many other choices in the city. (I hate leaving reviews like this but just being honest)
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Lindsey Nelson
We had a great experience at this brewery in Downtown Knoxville! The beer & food were both excellent! We will be back!
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David George
Knoxville is half-way between Nashville and Asheville – needed a dog-friendly place to meet our daughter for a vehicle swap. This place was fabulous. Beautiful outdoor patio with fire pit, excellent smash-burger and fries, and a great locally brewed lager. Savannah was also an excellent waitress! We will be back.
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J.B. Lorenty
After a 9-hour drive, all I wanted was a solid meal and a cold beer. Like Johnny on the Spot, Balter Beerworks delivered.

The atmosphere was exactly what I needed—your classic bar setup with high tops, tables, and a slight industrial vibe. It was too hot to sit outside during our visit, but they’ve got a great-looking patio I’ll definitely be back for when the weather cools down.

I started with the Sunsphere wheat beer—yuuuum. Light and crisp with a bold citrus finish. If you’re into wheat beers, this one hits. So good I ordered a second without hesitation.

For food, we went with the Ranchero Chicken and the Brewhouse Burger. Both were full of flavor and cooked perfectly—no corners cut. We’d happily order them again, though with so many tempting options on the menu, we’ll likely branch out next time.

I don’t hand out 5-star reviews often—especially not for bar-style spots—but if I did, Balter Beerworks would be right up there. Check it out, and thank me later.
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Matthew Simpson
Love this place! Visiting knoxville and had to try their Eggs Benedict and my wife had the breakfast bowl. Fantastic all the way around, including the gravy. Im not usually a fan of gravy but i sampled hers, and loved it! Very friendly and love the decor and style of the restaurant.
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Ray Goodrich
what a great craft beer find in Knoxville! we were staying downtown, so it was only about a 10 minute walk up Henley Street to this place. Great vibe, very very friendly staff. We sat at the bar where Emma, Kaylee and Lexi took great care of us. The beer is top notch, I also tried their Mojito with house-pressed sugarcane juice, which was fantastic. The food didn’t disappoint either, loved the tuna avocado dip, the chicken sliders, and the smash-style burger. Loved this place so much we went back the next day. Some of the best food and beer we had while we were in Knoxville.
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Kaylee Carter
Boyfriend and I came here for a little anniversary dinner, had never tried it before but was very excited. We ordered a pretzel as an appetizer and it was delicious, finished the whole thing in 10 minutes! Only downside was queso was 4 dollars and was not told it was an upcharge. We then got our food a short while after, as well as two beers. Best burger I’ve had in a long time, and the mac and cheese was so yummy I scraped the bowl clean. My boyfriend loved his fish tacos too! Would definitely go again!
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Brian Tapp
A great lunch spot, especially if you’re meeting up with downtown colleagues and driving in from outside the city. The interstate access is a real plus — easy on, easy off. The food is solid with enough variety to satisfy different palates, the service is attentive, and the restaurant itself is well-kept. The one caveat worth mentioning is parking. It’s never been a dealbreaker — I’ve always found a spot without venturing too far — but if you’re unfamiliar with the area or expecting to pull right up to the front door, it can catch you off guard. Know that going in and you’ll enjoy everything else this place has to offer.
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K T
Seated quickly, waitress was friendly and quick to our table with drinks, food came out hot and fresh, salad lettuce was cold and crisp. Wonderful meal on the patio. Beautiful atmosphere in downtown Knoxville. Only complaint is the meat in the lettuce wraps was questionable. It looked like all the gross pieces I take out of chicken when I shred it at home. However, flavor was excellent. Regardless, I would eat here if we ever have the chance to visit Knoxville again. I also felt it was very reasonably priced for the portion sizes.
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taylor cox
I love balter beer works ! Their food is amazing! They usually do have a little bit of a wait on weekends but I want to shout out their amazing boy host! We had a big group and he worked with into be seated as soon as possible and was so friendly! 10/10 service from a host!
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