Ernie C.
Yelp
I was staying in the new Hyatt just a few blocks down the street, and got in late, around 11:30 PM on a Tuesday night. Wandered down the block looking for a late dinner (I had come from the West Coast), and saw this place was still open. A little confusing from the street as there was a host stand near the doors, but it was unmanned, and wasn't clear that the place was open.
Lights were on and the doors were opened, so I wandered in and then down the stairs. After a long afternoon/evening of a travel, the bar was a welcome site. I asked the bartender if the kitchen was still open, and he said he wasn't sure and had to check. I ordered the spicy chicken and an IPA, a little before midnight. I was a little surprised when the bartender mentioned that he'd be doing last call soon (it was a little before midnight), and that he could put another drink order in for me, but whatever.
In any case, after I'd taken care of getting a drink and some food ordered, I got a chance to actually look at the place. Square island bar with with pre-cast concrete counter tops, 8 bowling lanes towards the back, split into two groups of four, and probably 4 or 5 groups of leather, mid-century modern couches and chairs scattered around the large space. Definitely quiet late on a Tuesday night (maybe 4 other customers in the space, with just as much staff and their friends hanging around), but seemed like it could be a nice spot to hang out, whether you wanted an activity or just some quiet nooks to drink with friends.
Nothing special about either the food nor the beer, but they were fairly priced for what they were.
Fair prices, decent food and drink, and a pretty cool atmosphere. Definitely somewhere I could see myself hanging out if had been in Knoxville longer.