Restaurant
Unclaimed profileFive Thirty Lounge
Knoxville, TN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Five Thirty Lounge operates as a rooftop cocktail lounge with craft cocktails at the center. Named signatures Five Thirty Margarita and Cameo anchor the menu, while recent guests have found classics like the whisky sour and paper plane decent but not exceptional. Sunday brings half-priced wine bottles and a beer happy hour featuring local and regional pours, and a $45 Nelson Bros. Whiskey experience rounds out the spirits side.
- What should I order?
- Start with the signature Five Thirty Margarita or Cameo, both highlighted in press coverage as house drinks. If you want a classic, the whisky sour or paper plane have been ordered recently, though reviews call them okay rather than memorable. On Sunday, half-priced select wine bottles or happy-hour beers like Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA Cameo offer value.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Rooftop cocktail seekers who prioritize named signatures and a craft cocktail focus will find familiar ground. Those wanting a specific spirit exploration may appreciate the $45 Nelson Bros.
- When should I go?
- Sunday is the clear day to visit: the 'Wine Down Your Weekend' offer brings half-priced select bottles of wine, and happy hour runs all day with specials on named beers.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The rooftop setting and craft cocktail focus set the tone, with Five Thirty Margarita and Cameo named as signature drinks in the News Sentinel. Sunday bundles wine and beer specials, and the Nelson Bros. Autumn Pour adds a structured whiskey option.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktails are the stated focus, with signature drinks Five Thirty Margarita and Cameo featured in press coverage. Recent guests mention good specialty cocktails generally, though one account found a whisky sour and paper plane okay but not exceptional.
Menu strengths
- — Named signature cocktails Five Thirty Margarita and Cameo are highlighted in a News Sentinel feature.
- — Craft cocktail focus is emphasized on the website and in press.
- — OpenTable review from July 2026 notes good specialty cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Whisky Sour; Paper Plane; Five Thirty Margarita — Signature drink noted in a Knoxville News Sentinel feature.
Wine
Wine is presented through a dedicated page and menu section, with a Sunday promotion offering half-priced select bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Website navigation includes a 'Wine' page.; OpenTable menu lists a 'Wine' section.
Standout selections
- — OpenTable offer 'Wine Down Your Weekend' mentions half-priced select bottles of wine on Sundays.
Beer
Beer gets a dedicated page and menu section, with a Sunday all-day happy hour featuring named beers including Sierra Nevada Sunny Little Thing, Xul Toro y Oso, and Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA Cameo. The lineup blends national and local craft options.
Menu strengths
- — Sunday happy hour all day with specials on named beers.
- — Includes a local Nashville beer (Bearded Iris) and a regional ale (Xul), showing some craft range.
Standout selections
- — Sierra Nevada Sunny Little Thing; Xul Toro y Oso
Spirits
Autumn Pour experience priced at $45 per person.; Nelson Bros. Autumn Pour experience offers a structured whiskey tasting at $45 per person.
Menu strengths
- — Nelson Bros. Autumn Pour experience offers a structured whiskey tasting at $45 per person.
Standout selections
- — OpenTable experience 'Nelson Bros. Autumn Pour' features Nelson Brothers' products.
Pricing: $45 per person for the Nelson Bros. Autumn Pour experience.
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