Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBasecamp Bar and Restaurant
Chattanooga, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Basecamp Bar and Restaurant treats beer as a primary draw, with a dedicated menu spanning drafts, packaged beer, ciders, and hard seltzers. Weekday specials include $1 off drafts on Monday and $2 Narragansett on Thursday. A separate non-alcoholic section lists Athletic Brewing Lite and Sierra Nevada Hop Splash, though the Athletic IPA is marked out of stock.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hutton & Smith Basecamp Blonde, brewed locally. For a hoppier pour, the Bearded Iris Homestyle hazy IPA or SweetWater Extra Pale Ale are solid drafts. On Thursdays, the $2 Narragansett is a straightforward value. For a non-alcoholic option, Sierra Nevada Hop Splash is a zero-alcohol, hop-infused sparkling water.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who value a wide range of styles, including local brews, packaged options, ciders, and hard seltzers. Those seeking non-alcoholic choices will find a dedicated section, though availability may vary.
- When should I go?
- Weekday specials offer the best value: $1 off drafts on Monday, $4 beers with a burger purchase on Tuesday, and $2 Narragansett on Thursday.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beers range from $2 for Narragansett to $8 for SweetWater Extra Pale Ale, with several 10oz options. Packaged beers run $4 to $7.50. Non-alcoholic options are $5 to $6.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer menu is unusually broad for a restaurant, with organized packaged sections like The Hoppy Stuff and The Cheap Stuff, plus a strong showing of breweries. Ciders and hard seltzers are given their own listings rather than relegated to a footnote.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A deep beer program with drafts, packaged beer, ciders, and hard seltzers. Local breweries are well represented, and weekday specials add value. The menu is organized into helpful sections, making exploration straightforward.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive draft and packaged selection organized into sections like The Hoppy Stuff and The Dark Stuff.
- — Strong local representation breweries including Hutton & Smith, Oddstory, and Naked River.
- — Multiple weekday specials: $1 off drafts Monday, $4 beers with burger Tuesday, $2 Narragansett Thursday.
Standout selections
- — Hutton & Smith Basecamp Blonde — $6.00 — Blonde Ale, 4.8% ABV, brewed locally.
- — Bearded Iris Homestyle — $7.25 — Hazy IPA, 6% ABV, from Nashville.
- — Narragansett — $2.00 — Draft beer, also available as a 10oz pour for $2.00.
Pricing: Draft beers: $2.00–$8.00; 10oz options available. Packaged beers: $4.00–$7.50.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic section lists two Athletic Brewing beers and Sierra Nevada Hop Splash. The Athletic IPA is marked out of stock, leaving a small but useful selection for those avoiding alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic section on the menu.; Includes both beer alternatives and a zero-alcohol hop-infused sparkling water.
Standout selections
- — Sierra Nevada Hop Splash — $5.00 — Sparkling hop-infused water with zero alcohol, carbs, or calories.
- — Athletic Brewing Lite (NA) — $6.50 — Non-alcoholic beer, 0.5% ABV, from Milford, CT.
Pricing: Sierra Nevada Hop Splash: $5.00; Athletic Brewing NA beers: $6.50.
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