“Party” listings
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Asia Cafe
Nosh on five Asian cuisines while you enjoy the 98-cent draft happy hour, a lavish liquor assortment, live music and a dancefloor. (03/2011)
6714B Central Ave Pike
865-688- 8888
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REGAS THE GATHERING PLACE
Regas, one of the posh classic restaurants in K-town, has opened a lounge, complete with wine deals and lots of cheek-to-cheek dance evenings. There is live music on weekends, local art all the time, plus tasty sharing plates to make a meal of it. (01/2011)
318 North Gay St
865-637-3427
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THE GOLDEN SHISHA
Middle Eastern culture meets American casual at this hob-knobbery. The draw is the tobacco hookah with flavors like blueberry and vanilla, but there’s also a range of wine and beer—and belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. (11/2010)
609 James Agee St
865-951-0536
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TIN ROOF
Tin Roof is always rocking, with a huge outdoor patio, retro décor and live music five nights a week. If that’s not enough, how about extra generous helpings of made-fromscratch salsa and lip-smacking Buffalo-style fried shrimp? (09/2010)
1915 Cumberland Ave
865-247-4355
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TOOTS LITTLE HONKY TONK
This beer-only, darts-and-drafts neighborhood hangout welcomes both regulars and outsiders. Everyone is expected to take a turn at the karaoke mic, so be prepared. (07/2010)
114 E Anderson Ave
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UNION JACKS ENGLISH PUB
A paradise for beer nerds, this locals’ pub serves 26 draft and 220 bottled microbrews and international suds. To show off, order a Kelpie Seaweed Ale without looking at the menu and go play free steel-tip darts. (05/2010)
124 Northshore Dr
865-584-5161
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SAPPHIRE
Make sure to try the signature Dark and Stormy (dark rum, ginger beer, lime) at this modern downtown bar, which features drink specials until 7pm daily. There are DJs on weekends and free live jazz Monday through Wednesday. (03/2010)
428 S Gay St
865-637-8181
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PRESERVATION PUB
Hardwood booths and low lights make this cozy spot on Knoxville’s recently renovated Market Square a great place to enjoy craft beers and music from local singer-songwriters. (01/2010)
28 Market Square
865-524-2224
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COTTON EYED JOE
Put on your dancin' boots to mingle with urban cowboys at this real country club, named after a classic line dancing song. There's even a mechanical bull. (12/2009)
11220 Outlet Dr
865-675-4563
www.cottoneyedjoe.com
