Kylie A.
11/15/2025
Easily such a fun find. You may need to know a secret code or you may not you'll figure it out. Usually there is a wait but it is easily worth the wait. Step away from the typical bar scene and...
Peter Kern Library
$$$
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407 Union Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
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4.0238 reviews
Michelle N.
11/2/2025
Cool little speakeasy! They had a great variety of cocktails - I wasn't drinking so I tried two mocktails. The paper plane was very good but the NA manhattan lacked complexity. Service was on the...
Joseph H.
11/18/2024
During the weekend of the Tennessee vs. Kentucky game (Go Cats!) as part of a guys' trip. We were really excited about the idea of a hidden, exclusive speakeasy vibe, complete with a password and...
Alisa G.
8/25/2025
I have been to Peter Kern Library a handful of times and love the curated experience that they have to offer. It is clear that there is thought behind each cocktail which is evidenced by the...
Chris C.
5/4/2025
As advertised. A very cool experience in a pretty neat little hidden library bar. Be ready to pay pretty heavily your drinks. They are excellent, but quite pricey. The server asked my wife if...
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