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Top Craft Breweries & Taprooms in Knoxville, Tennessee (25 listed spots)

25 taprooms in this city. Filter by amenities to match the vibe you want tonight. Browse all Tennessee taprooms.

Updated Sep 10, 2026

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As of 2026, Knoxville, Tennessee features 25 active craft breweries and taprooms. Top-rated dog-friendly options include Abridged Beer and Alliance Brewing, while Balter Beerworks offers outdoor patio seating with regular food truck rotations.

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Machine-readable table of 25 active taprooms in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Taprooms in Knoxville, Tennessee with dog-friendly, patio, food-truck, and website columns.
Taproom NameNeighborhoodDog FriendlyPatioFood TrucksWebsite
Abridged BeerKnoxvilleYesYesYesWebsite
Alliance BrewingKnoxvilleYesYesNoWebsite
Balter BeerworksKnoxvilleYesYesYesWebsite
Cold Fusion BrewingKnoxvilleYesNoYesWebsite
Crafty Bastard BreweryKnoxvilleNoYesYesWebsite
Elkmont Exchange Brewery and Eating HouseKnoxvilleYesNoYesWebsite
Fanatic BrewingKnoxvilleYesYesYesWebsite
Last Days of Autumn BrewingKnoxvilleYesYesYesWebsite
Printshop BeerKnoxvilleYesYesNo—
Schulz Brau BrewingKnoxvilleYesNoYesWebsite
Smoky Mountain BreweryKnoxvilleNoYesNoWebsite
Smoky Mountain Brewery (#4) - Turkey CreekKnoxvilleYesYesYesWebsite
Barrelhouse By Gypsy CircusKnoxvilleNoYesNoWebsite
Blackhorse Pub and Brewery - KnoxvilleKnoxvilleNoNoNoWebsite
Crafty Bakser CreekKnoxvilleNoNoNoWebsite
Crafty Bastard Brewery WestKnoxvilleNoNoNoWebsite
Downtown Grill & Brewery / Woodruff BrewingKnoxvilleNoNoYesWebsite
Hexagon BrewingKnoxvilleNoNoNoWebsite
LiterboardKnoxvilleNoYesNoWebsite
Pour TaproomKnoxvilleNoYesNoWebsite
Pretentious BeerKnoxvilleNoNoNoWebsite
Skybox Sports Bar and GrillKnoxvilleNoYesNoWebsite
The Half BarrelKnoxvilleNoYesNoWebsite
Xul BeerKnoxvilleNoNoNoWebsite
Yee-haw BrewingKnoxvilleNoNoNoWebsite

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Taproom FAQs for Knoxville

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Knoxville?

Abridged Beer is a top dog-friendly taproom in Knoxville, with Alliance Brewing also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Knoxville have outdoor patios?

Abridged Beer, Alliance Brewing, Balter Beerworks list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Knoxville taprooms?

Abridged Beer, Balter Beerworks, Cold Fusion Brewing list food trucks in Knoxville. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

Are taprooms in Knoxville kid-friendly?

Yes. Balter Beerworks and Cold Fusion Brewing are listed as family / kid-friendly in Knoxville. Confirm family hours with the venue.

How many craft breweries operate in Knoxville, Tennessee?

As of 2026, Taprooms Near Me lists 25 active craft breweries and taprooms in Knoxville, Tennessee.