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Conveniently located on Cumberland in Knoxville, The Half Barrel is the best way to spend your evening in Knoxville. With a delicious menu packed full of flavor, a full selection of liquor, and 30+ beer taps, The Half Barrel restaurant and bar, is a guaranteed must stop!
Wood-paneled haunt with American pub grub, craft beer & bourbon, plus sports on TV & trivia nights.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1829 Cumberland Ave VZ, Knoxville, TN 37916
Phone: (865) 202-4602
Website: https://hb.smithbars.com/
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Reviews
Lexi Brooks
White guy with a bucket hat about 5’6 rejected my actual 21 year old id because my shoe accidentally hit the exit door. I usually love this place but he ruined it for me. He was screaming at me asking for my id even though I wasn’t in the front of the line, just to deny it, but he realized it was real and he rejected it. Horrible people, horrible place.
… moreUsh
$8 and change for a 10 ounce craft beer, not even a 12 ounce. Wages must be great because I’m not sure what sane human tips on that, or any of their prices, and stays for 2.
… morerobert dorsey
Three people besides us in there and two of them were employees. Bartender seemed annoyed that we walked in, then all three talked to their group eating food from somewhere else and loudly cussing! He then disappeared and we had to ask the other to cash us out!
… moreYolanda Rodriguez
Great service and amazing drink selection! I particularly loved the relaxed atmosphere and the music! Their menu is pretty extensive for a bar, I recommended the cheesy fries! However, please note that people tend to smoke inside of this location.
… morePDL LDP
This bar is pretty chill, they have great music and food. They have two bars to serve, one having air conditioning and the other doesn’t. Everything about this place was great except for the fact that you are allowed to smoke inside. That was the only thing that I dint like since I don’t smoke.
… moreTaylor Hargus
I recently moved to Tennessee and this was my very first time trying to go into The Half Barrel. I was standing in line, sober, waiting my turn to get in. I politely asked the bouncer how long the line would be, and he immediately yelled at me to “hold on.” I made a face because I didn’t understand why I was being yelled at for asking a simple question. He got angry and told the other bouncer not to let me in.
I walked over to the second bouncer to ask what I did wrong, and even he admitted the other guy was being dramatic. When I tried to speak to the manager about the issue, the same bouncer came back, pushed me toward a trash can, and then actually picked me up and threw me onto the concrete. I broke my foot on impact and couldn’t even get up. Nobody offered to help.
I called the police, but when Knoxville PD arrived, they dismissed me, laughed, and took the bouncers side after he lied about the situation. They didn’t even file a report. The next morning, when I called back to get the names of the officers, I was told nothing could be done since no report was made. My attempts to message the department and bar have gone unanswered.
This place caused me a serious injury, assaulted me when I tried to talk to management, and treated me like a joke. The lack of accountability from both the bar and local police is unacceptable.
… moreI walked over to the second bouncer to ask what I did wrong, and even he admitted the other guy was being dramatic. When I tried to speak to the manager about the issue, the same bouncer came back, pushed me toward a trash can, and then actually picked me up and threw me onto the concrete. I broke my foot on impact and couldn’t even get up. Nobody offered to help.
I called the police, but when Knoxville PD arrived, they dismissed me, laughed, and took the bouncers side after he lied about the situation. They didn’t even file a report. The next morning, when I called back to get the names of the officers, I was told nothing could be done since no report was made. My attempts to message the department and bar have gone unanswered.
This place caused me a serious injury, assaulted me when I tried to talk to management, and treated me like a joke. The lack of accountability from both the bar and local police is unacceptable.
Jonas Rubright
Game days here are always fun! The pregame atmosphere is 2nd to none and the bartenders are always on point.
… moreThomas Wilson
PB & J Mixtape is elite, staff is always friendly drinks are always reasonable
… moreJared Chavez
Guy with a bandana and goatee was the biggest jerk. Was rude to me and my friends, didn’t even look me in the eye and was mad I didn’t tip bigger. Poured me half of a drink and said,
“enjoy this, that’s the last you’re gonna get.” Has personality issues and huge ego problems. Guy doesn’t need to be working in customer service.
… more“enjoy this, that’s the last you’re gonna get.” Has personality issues and huge ego problems. Guy doesn’t need to be working in customer service.
Dennis Durkin
Walked in to celebrate daughter with family. Spent $65 on drinks. Mistakenly spilled a drink while handing to someone. Asked for another drink to be made only to be told I’d be charged for it because I didn’t tip enough. Tipped 18%. Never in my life have I been told that. Horrible – money hungry and zero customer service.
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