First impressions are everything. New in town, I was looking for live music on a Saturday night. I grabbed a table, not knowing how things worked there. For 45 minutes I sat there and no one approached me. Was I supposed to just go to the bar to order a drink and food? Finally, someone approached me. I ordered a drink and food. The wings were horrible! They were dry with very little flavor. They advertised as a Blue Club, but although the band was good, it was not Blues. Highly disappointed. First impressions are everything. I wont be returning.
Does this dive bar deliver? Yes, it does. The food is top-notch, the service has yet to deliver with the friendliest town folk you can imagine. They have the best burgers, large wings and crazy good okra. Everyone is so pleasant that you do not want to leave. Thank you, I will be returning to try all the food, if I can keep up with all the superb specials i would stop coming but i will be back as should you.
Its my favorite place in all of Maryville.Staff is awesome, No smoking inside, but back patio area you can. Corn hole and pool table for activities. Usually always live music on the weekends sometimes in the week. Half the Price for shots compared to the place down the side walk.
Literally my favorite bar ever. Every bartender brings their own unique personalities to life and delivers the best experience you can ask for. Best atmosphere and service you could ask for.
Really enjoyed my experience here. 3 bar tenders, very friendly and great service. Food is available. Seating inside was full most of the time, but they have an outside patio area, which is very nice. The night I was here they had live music. The band was Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats, love them!!! All in all I had fun and will return.
I have to laugh about some of the 1 star reviews. its a bar, not a restaurant. They have bartenders, not servers. Dont expect a restaurant experience when going to a bar.Anywho, Brackins never fails to disappoint. I go twice a week, every week, and have been for about 8 months. The bartenders are nice, the place is very clean for a bar, and the atmosphere is top notch. Combine that with the live music most nights, and weekends, you got a 5 star place to hang out at.
Cool and clean bar in Maryville!!!The door lady was super and the inside crowd was great. Went on Thursday night, which is college night, and it was a great atmosphere.Honestly it was clean and there was not a person smoking, way better than the place down the sidewalk!!!Well be back here next time we go out in Maryville.
Always a lot of fun! Check out the live band lineup and enjoy!
Im from out of town, saw everyones posts about this place so thought Id try it out and its been by far the worst. Ive been sitting here for 15 minutes now and not a single person has come up to me. Theres only 3 people at the bar and Im the only one sitting here. I cant even try the food or anything.I know they are me because Ive looked at the servers and everything. Horrible service. Completely rude. Will not recommend at all.
Called to ask for price of a bud light at 6:45 pm on 5/5/24 (Sunday) and the woman who answered said “you can come in to find out yourself…” seriously…
Love the people, and miss the old, Cristina is a great owner, She makes it worth Always to come by.
This review is a little late but want to share our experience that was similar to a couple of low star count reviews. We wanted to like this place and support a local business unfortunately it ended up being one and done. We walked in and sat at a table. The place had a couple of people at the bar. Our intention was to get a small bite to eat and have a couple of beers. We sat there for more than 20 minutes and no one acknowledged our presence, ask for a drink order or offered a munu. The bartender just chatted up the two people at the bar. Not sure what the deal is. It wasnt crowded with overwhelmed staff they just didnt seem to care if we stayed or had a desire to have a drink. Very strange experience that we will not repeat.we walked from there to Tri Hop and had a beer. We were acknowledged and served right away.
Great food and great music. Usually a very friendly place, its not uncommon for strangers to just sit down and have a conversation with me, it really is more of a social club, but in a good way
Be careful there are male employees that use the women’s bathroom and justify it because they work here and do what they want. Then go back in the kitchen before washing their hands. 🤢
Brackens will always be your neighborhood bar. Great environment. Nice staff. Decent prices.
Great fried green beans, okra, wings and drafts. Great selection of whisky too. Love the atmosphere and service. Better than 5 stars!
Awesome bar! They have great food, good drinks, and cheap specials! They have live music several nights a week and a very nice outdoor patio area if you are in the mood for a quieter evening! They also have a pool table and on particular nights they have tap takeovers complete with give aways! If you go in make sure to ask for Alyssa to take care of you she is awesome!
Went here for late bite(10:50pm). The parking was horrible first of all. My boyfriend n I had to push our way through a crowd of very intoxicated people smoking on the back deck. Once we got inside, it was worse. We tried to get the attention of bartender(no luck). We tried to find SOMEONE that worked there to order some drinks or some food from( no luck there either) after 20 min we gave up n left. Ill never go back.
Best hole in the wall bar in the Knoxville area.Food is fantastic. Great beer selection. Entertainment is a real plus.
Really good bar food,craft beer and whiskey - they do have good bands.
They have a real big selection of good craft beer as well as domestic bottled brands. We had a calzone and shared it between the two of us. I was totally full. It has a really nice atmosphere and the wait staff are great.
I’m from out of town, about an hour away, I’ve heard pretty good things about this hole in the wall bar but I was not impressed when I got here. My friend and I were planning to meet our other friend who was foreign he attends the local college, and they kicked him out because he didn’t speak good English. The bartender told us that herself. My friend and I proceeded to order drinks, she ordered a draft beer, I ordered my usual, a margarita. My friend pays and a different bartender who took her order, looked at her and said “if you don’t tip me you’re not getting another drink” oh sorry aren’t tips based off of your service? Which isn’t that great right now, considering you’re just being impatient at the fact my friend is just trying to get her cash together to even tip you in the first place. My horrible tasting margarita in a tiny shot glass was $5.50. Whereas at my bar at home I get a tall margarita for the same price. Long story short horrible service horrible prices. If I wanted to be treated with disrespect with a price I would have gone to Dicks Last Resort!! We left and went to the bar next door which is AWESOME.
I am a delivery driver with Uber. We have our own corporate cards where we can go to any restaurant and order food for our customers. Even if the restaurant is not contracted with them. After I had already paid for my customers food with my corporate card. When we use these cards we are practically regular customers. The bartender told me she would not give me the food. IT WAS ALREADY PAID FOR. She was extremely rude and embarrassed me in front of all the customers there, who where staring at me. I will not go here again, even as a customer myself. Terrible customer service!!
If you are not local don’t go. The bartenders are rude and won’t wait on you. One bartender. Who has two degrees, mind you, intimidated my husband and me to the point we left. We didn’t even eat our food. He confronted me because he said I was rude. I wanted waited on, in a restaurant!! How awful of me! I should wait for both bartenders to finish their cigarettes before waiting on customers. He kept coming back to our table and harassing us. I don’t know how an establishment like this hole in the wall allows their employees to treat, not only customers, but people in general in a harassing fashion.
I actually have not been here yet but after reading the gross review of Matthew below, I decided to give it 5 stars. Calling the bartender “chunky” and getting mad because she was doing her job is disgusting and childlike.I’m looking forward to dropping by soon. I’ve heard great things!
The bartender was FAR from courteous. We (my group) had LITERALLY completed a wedding ceremony in the park (approximately 1pm) and drove to Brackins for a celebratory drink to toast the occasion, as we were ALL local (been patronizing for 10+ yrs) familiars. A member of our party was approximately 2yrs of age and upon entry (0 signage indicating we could not), the bartender said, get your child out of here NOW, or words to that affect. No friendly communication, no consideration, no customer service, no sympathy/empathy, no consideration, no questions just, get your child off of my property. Upon entry, EVERYONE in the party was happy, sober, and only seeking to celebrate the moment. The chunky bartender, however, apparently made it her mission to ruin the moment. Additionally, Brackins has a lunch menu and on several different occasions under similar circumstances I have personally witnessed families patronize this establishment. But this bartender was FAR from courteous and/or professional. She was, by definition, rude, inconsiderate, unprofessional, and inconsiderate. To the bartender, for me, you have ruined your establishments ambiance. I will never darken your doorway again.......
If you like dive bars, this is perfect! Great music and great atmosphere!
My favorite local hangout - Alyssa, Katie, and Tim are hardworking bartenders and they seem to work really well together. The music is great and Brackins overall has a fun atmosphere for folks who want to let loose... just don’t get on the board! :)
Honestly... Ive been going to brackins for more than a decade.. So I probably should have given a review before my experience the other night because up until then it would have been a five star.. However, the night of st. Patricks day, I showed up after working all day, wanted to have a beer with my friends and relax. The atmosphere was great as always... All except the Bartender / manager... KRISTINE. She was incredibly disrespectful and treated me as if I was some belligerent drunk when that couldnt have been further from the truth.. She yelled at me in front of patrons and my friends.. I tipped her $20 anyways hoping that would maybe calm her down but she continued to treat me with disrespect throughout the night. I honestly dont know that I will ever be back. My experience was that uncomfortable,
Stopped in for a beer after work. Bartender was rude as soon as we sat down. Limited draft selection and really made a long day worse. In short the staff sucks and bar is limited, dont waste your time.
People were real friendly and they were plenty of bar games there along with great music and a beautiful outside patio most of which is covered with easy access to parking behind the building as well as Municipal parking about half a block from there. They have a great Wednesday night open mic and one of the things I like is the fact that they have their own sound equipment and a few instruments there. Youre sure to have a good time going to Brackins :-)
I must apologize to the owners, managers, cooks, bartenders, wait staff, and anyone else that works at Brackins Blues Club that may have been affected by my previous post,( Shrimp and Grits = too salty Shrimp = undercooked. Italian sandwich = just BAD! A stack of dead animals with cheese melted atop = Yuke!No plans to visit again! Happy dining everyone )as I was NOT in-fact eating at Brackins Blues Club! Unbeknownst to me, I was actually eating at the Bluetick Tavern. You see... My boyfriend and I had discussed, and decided, to eat at Brackins for dinner. But apparently, he didnt get the memo ;) He had his own plans. Ugghhhh... Entrusting the evenings dinner arrangements to my boyfriend, I payed little to no attention to my surroundings. He parked the truck and lead me into the side door of a building, of which I believed to be the Brackins Blues Club. It was NOT! It was the Bluetick Tavern. The review that I wrote, and have sited above, belongs to the Bluetick Tavern, NOT Brackins Blues Club!!!Again... I sincerely, and humbly, apologize to all those of Brackins Blues Club. I havent had the privilege of eating at the establishment, but Im sure that each and every crumble of food that comes from your kitchen is an absolute delight that dances with decadence across every waiting tongue.Stay Blessed My FriendsandHappy Eatin, yallDD
John is the man! Coolest, fastest, nicest bar keep I’ve had the pleasure of being served by, every time I’m in he’s got t the best attitude and happy to serve. Between the cool jazz, cold drinks, and hot food menu it’s easy to say; I’ll be back!
A wonderful easy place to enjoy great music, food and friends. Women owned!
Ive been going here for well over a decade. Its never been a bad time and the owner is awesome
It was an ok place to have a few beers with friends. The band wasnt very good on the night I was there. The outdoor seating was nice but it was hard to avoid the 2nd hand smoke. The 1 stall bathroom created quite a long line.
The food is terrific and reasonably priced. The staff always seems to go the extra mile to take care of the customers. Ive been going there for years and they have never had anything but the best bands around! Thanks guys for keeping up a great traditional watering hole :)
It was crowded, and I felt out of place. Last time I was here (many moons ago) there was an older crowd and I felt out of place as a younger guy. Tonight it was opposite. Since I didnt have a college ID and my student loans are paid off I was definitely in the older tier of customers. After my double bourbon was gone I exited as fast as possible. Im not sure how those people were playing pool with so many people around. Its a wonder there were no fights due to pool stick to the buttocks or groin incidences. Side note: there was live music, and it was good.
Small business. Good drinks. I went on acoustic night and enjoyed my night. Bartender was very nice! Only has one pool table which was in use the whole time I was there.
Drinks at a reasonable price, billards, beer pong, corn hole, an arcade machine, and bar food are available. The back deck is phenomenal for smokers or people who dont care for loud live music. One of the only bars in town you dont have to worry about getting in a fight at. The staff are friendly and remember you most of the time. It can get very busy [2 or 3 people deep] on the weekends so expect a wait for a drink. Some of the best cheese sticks Ive had anywhere.
Worst service ever. So sorry we stopped by to visit. Waited 15 min and never even got acknowledged. Either staff correctly or teach the bartenders need to recognize those waiting longer than their friends. Very disappointing staff.
Chubby bearded waiter told us that just because he works there doesnt mean he knows the kitchen hours. Was very annoyed that we asked for a menu. Called someone in our party a motherf***er when he brought his cheese sticks and when another friend asked if he could get another beer he said ,maybe and walked away. He had the worst attitude Ive ever seen in the service industry. On his third appearance my friend got his beer but the attitude continued. My friend asked him if he had a problem with everyone at the table and the server replied, no just you. I told him what I thought of his attitude and he said he had been just fine and he didnt understand what our problem was but that we didnt have to stay. He refused to believe that I didnt have a tab and insisted that I pay it before we leave (because at this point he was kicking us out after we had already paid and hadnt gotten our food yet). He brought a manager out who had nothing to say because Im pretty sure she was just another dumbstruck bartender and he tried telling her that my friend he had a problem with had thrown a chair at him. He only kicked out my one friend but I left with him ans the rest stayed and waited for what they had paid for and left as soon as they were done.
Best place to eat drink and meet your friends and family at. Great service and very well managed. General Manger is one of the best at her job.I give it 10 stars if I could.
For a little hometown music venue you cant beat Brackins. The servers are friendly and accommodating. They book lots of excellent musicians and bands. Good place to go hang out with friends, listen to music, play pool, and have a couple of drinks. Have made many good memories at Brackins.
Not pretentious, not sleazy, the perfect comfortable neighborhood bar. Great music, good draft beer picks, and a startlingly extensive bourbon selection.And one of the few good patios in Maryville.
Sticky, old, boring, and b!tchy. Sums it up.
I love Brackins. I no longer live in Maryville but pop in whenever Im in town. Great selection of beers on tap that rotate regularly. The food is fantastic pub fare, and would highly recommend the BBB King burger! Live music regularly and there is just simply no better place in the area to see live blues. Service is excellent as well and this is definitely the best bar in Maryville
Really cool dove bar on the main drag of Maryville. Has bar games great bartenders and that perfect lighting to enjoy drinks anytime of the day. Perfect low key spot to hide from work and just chill.
THE BEST! ...MUSIC, STAFF, AMBIANCE, FOOD, FRIENDLIEST CUSTOMERS...NO STRANGERS HERE...ALL AROUND MY FAVORITE COMFORTABLE SPOT TO HANG OUT AND JUST RELAX AND ENJOY GREAT MUSIC.
Beer wasnt cold. Food was OK nothing to write home about. I guess you have to sit at the bar to get the outstanding service. Was there for an hour, need to change their name from blues to rock. Never heard one blues song oh well its Maryville and they are trying.
The bartenders and atmosphere are great, far better than a couple of other bars nearby.
Loved the blues singer but wanted more Billie Holiday ish stuff. My Long Island tea was great. And my fried mushrooms were yummy
Service was not good, stood at bar for 15mins to get a drink. Bartenders look miserable. Also If youre at tables no one comes to wait on you. We will never come back. Not to mention it is so dark in the bar.
Good band. Awesome bartender! You could tell weve never been here as locals kept looking at us! All good!
Unbelievable the things I heard and seen. One of the best relaxed atmosphere as Ive been in. Some of the best talent that Ive ever scene. Im glad I stopped and checked it out. Ill definitely go back I give it a 9
Lots of fun. The live music was loud but enjoyable. Other side has pool and beer pong.
It was not what I expected. It was very small and not very clean at all. It was very run down and not well kept. I wanted to find a place to take my Mother to go see some blues, but I would never bring her there. Still on the search for a classy place!
Went there for a work Xmas party,what a buzz kill , they didnt even set aside enough room towards capacity to get our people in. What a bad business practice. Never will I spend another dollar there.
I wont be going back any time soon. I got screwed on our bill. bartender Christine wears her undies way too tight!!! she claims I drank 4 beers in 33 minutes. Shes really full of _____!!! 2 doors down is much better and cleaner. nice people and owners. Watch your tab at Brackins My friend had the same thing happen to him and wife 20 mins before me ,over billing is common with her.SteveTownes
I always have a great experience here and love the drinks, food and music. The bartender always tells me YOU AINT GOT NO FRANDS and I keep telling him I will get some, but he doesnt believe me. :/
Great place to watch live music that isnt jeff joplin. Cramped when its busy and no smoking inside, But its alot calmer than 2doors. Less options for food but the quality is WAY better Brackins tends to attract old folks/stoners, not the place to go if your looking to party.
Best bar in Maryville.
Went to Brackins yesterday for the first time, had a great time. Very laid back, even the regulars treated us like wed been there a hundred times, oh, and the $2 mixed drinks at happy hour cannot be beat!!!
The bar tender was very friendly, and the atmosphere was nice. Will definitely be going back to try some more of their cocktails
We had a great lunch. The cheeseburger and cheese steak were great! John is a fabulous bartender! Always a friendly crowd there
Simply the best place for newcomers and longtime locals alike. And the long runnin Wednesday night Blues Jam where Stan Gibert has been co-hosting and laying down bass since 2010 is a favorite event for local & regional performers.
What an amazing time we had! Thank you for being Awesome! Lady D ❤️
Used to be a great place, now its just so so! They dont have the awesome music lineup like they used to have, with national acts weekly, often multiple times throughout the week, but not anymore!
Its okay for a dive bar. But the food is overpriced the bear is about the same as any other price wise definitely eat before you go not while youre there
Great establishment! Christina and her crew are phenomenal! Would highly recommend to someone looking for a night out at a fun bar.
Complete and total bull what kind of a place will let you drink there half night on your birthday and throw you out at midnight because your license expired at midnight these jerks thats who if it is your birthday and you want a good time stay as far away from here as you can word to the wise
Great music, chairs are in need of repair. I felt like I would fall off because they were so shaky. (I had not had anything to drink.)
A cozy bar with a great back patio and bands in front. The people are real and its got one of the best bar kitchens for a place its size Ive ever seen.
Nice little place with good food. A little rough around the edges, but those who go there wouldnt have it any other way.
Had a great night!! The bar tenders were awesome in their service. Music was great.
Love this place! Wonderful, friendly service, great burger and cold beer in a neighborhood bar setting.
Had a great time. Brackins is a small blues bar withe good burgers and wings, and they pour i nice drink too!
Great place for blues, rock and soul music as well as other live entertainment. Great atmosphere and the food is good too.
Am planning a visit from Florrida soon and am looking for fun activitiees...for now my rating will be a 3 until I see for myself..We Love bikers here..Drs.,Lawyers,etc..so Ride out
Great wings and service. Great shots they do not hold back. Friendly place. I love it!!!!
Great little hole in the wall spot... Awesome live music on Wednesday Friday and Saturday night... Best part is its no smoking
Alyssa was a delight Jack Dackniels mixer she made me was incredible great experience
Best bartenders around.
Loved it, food was good, atmospher was good, too much smoke inside, we sat on the porch,
Fun place good music especially listening to the band The Morning After~ they always put on good well mix of songs and that U can dance to😍😘🤩
Great venue for good live music! The regulars are friendly and the staff are all great. Check this place out!!!
Great bartenders, great food, amazing live music. Theres a reason this place is a legendary Blues joint.
Definitely an older crowd. Not a place Id travel to, but if your in Maryville looking for a good little spot for live music and a drink this is the spot.
Easy going place, great drink options. Top shelf service, love Christina, she runs a tight ship.
This is a proper bar great atmosphere excellent staff great music highly recommend
Really cool dive/blues bar. Went to a fantasy football draft there. Beans team is garbage. Update: I finished 3rd....sigh...
When I shared with bartender Tim that one of his former employees ended up in a wheelchair after a drunk driving incident, he was unphased.I guess it’s all in a good days work, right Tim?
Great neighborhood place. Top shelf selection of bourbon. Have to try their wings and okra! !
Small place and great music! Nice folks.. Best part. NO SMOKING
Great bartenders and super clean as always.
We always have a good time at Brackins. Smoking is outside which is nice.
Quality blues even on blues jam nights. Good bar selection and tasty quesadillas made for a pleasant evening.
Great atmosphere and excellent staff and beer selection. Good food and drinks too.
Was nice atmosphere band was great ! First time there look forward to going back.
Easy going, laid back place to sip your favorite adult beverages. Food is pretty good too
I always enjoy the music, the waitstaff, the totally friendly atmosphere inside and out on the patio.
Not bad prices here. 7 beers for $17. Pretty good service too.
Love the place. Great back deck for a relaxing evening. Cold beer
Amazing food and atmosphere!!! Definitely a new favorite bar!
Great!
Great service. Great food and cold beer. Friendly staff
Its okay. I usually go here if Im bar hopping, but never my first choice or only place I would go for a night.
Did not realize no kitchen on sunday. Great service and drinks
Excellent food and a smoke-free inside makes for a good time, every time.
Well motorcycles parked out front on the sidewalk just makes the whole city look like a biker gang trash hole. Is there no law against this? Brackins should put a stop to this themselves. Where is the police?
Love it. Totally my kinda place. Happy I landed here.
Great cheap place to get a beer and some food.
Love the food and bar service is great. Entertainment is exceptional.
I was there on a pretty daytime visit. Very quiet atmosphere.
Extremely rude bartenders. Do not waste your time or money coming here.
Great music, the bartenders are great , and the people hanging out at brackins are just amazing
I had a ton of fun and the bartenders were great!
Great music. Small place but wow what a cool little place
Great Real Dive Bar. Whisky selection is nice.No nonsense.
I watched the Doug Harris Band here, very nice club in old downtown Maryville.
Very small place but its clean, great staff,and live music
Fun, low key, blues joint with good burgers and a decent beer selection.
The best wings around! Anywhere! Get the Garlic Parm.
Great place for great music. Blues Jam Wednesday nights. Non smoking.
Rude staff ! Left went next door. Bar tender was sweet lady.
Nice atmosphere, good music..non smoking,thank goodness ❤️
Nice staff, good food great atmosphereBrandon Rocks
Good atmosphere. Gotta try the Garlic Honey Schiracha wings!
Staff wasnt very busy, but service was meh. Not good.... Not bad... Just blah...
I guess it ok if your not White, not Jewish, not Gay or if you have been in a Fraternity or belong to a Fraternity. WOW!
Just one table. They done have much roomBut it is a diamond
Never ate there but the beer is always cold.
I just love this place it non smoking very nice club
The staff and other guests were very polite and friendly
Great small club, friendly staff, good prices
Great place good talent.Nice staff and Very clean.
Good music. Great service.
Great place with a local/dive bar feel to it.
We had a great time and the music was good.
Wesley Randall Taylor was the best
Great place to hang out and have a beer.
Great place just wish I could smoke inside
Katie is awesome! Had a great experience!
Band was great for of us had a wonderful time
Fantastic hometown bar. Bands are great.
Pool tables easy to get drinks at bar
Great food...great music.....check it out...!!!
Too cramped, and out them is where the wild things live. Go next door.
Rocking place, good food, awesome atmosphere
Great music almost every night of the week
A little small but If youre a live music lover you have to go.
Fun atmosphere and terrific food.
Great atmosphere as well as great people and great service!
I eat here the food is amazing the staff is amazing
Great cozy atmosphere great live music
Awesome drinks. Amazing bartenders.
The best bar in America hands down
Needs more seating, food is good
Cool vibe. Good burgers.
Really good wings and cold beer
Great times at Brackins with Alien Love Charm Band!
Kitchen closed too soon
Good atmosphere, food and music
Great place hot bartenders
Food was good. Its cozy. I like it!!!
Great service best people u could ask to meet
Get a burger! Delicious.
Friendly bartenders and great music!
Great music and heavy handed bartenders!
Wonderful place. Great music
We love Tim!! The music was awesome!!
Fun place. good live music
Great music, friendly staff!
I love dancing my wife at this place
Great bands keep up the good work
Great band! Enjoyed Flashback.
Great atmosphere friendly staff
Best wings in TN!!!
Good place and great food.
Kept up on new years eve good job
Great atmosphere. Excellent service.
Great music great times and great drinks
Fun place. Great band.
Great place for friends and a beer
ALWAYS a good time with new and old friends!
Does not stay open to times advertised
Very nice, friendly, inviting people.
Great place to meet with family and friends
My favorite bar in town