Restaurant
Unclaimed profileRooster's Bar & Grill
Knoxville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rooster's Bar & Grill runs a beer-first program across three full-service bars. Draft lists span domestic and craft/import, with pitchers, buckets, and a Monday $3 pint night. Sunday brunch brings $3 mimosas and Bloody Marys, while Wednesday halves wine prices. Shots like Lemon Drop and Pink Starburst anchor the spirits menu. A straightforward, specials-driven bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with a domestic draft like Shiner Bock or Yuengling, or go craft with Blue Moon. On Mondays, pints drop to $3. For a group, a domestic pitcher at $13 during happy hour or a bucket of six for $18 delivers value.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like variety and deals will find plenty: daily specials, happy hour well drinks, and a wide draft selection. Shot enthusiasts can work through favorites like Lemon Drop and Fireball. Sunday brunch crowds can sip $3 mimosas.
- When should I go?
- Monday nights for $3 draft pints, or happy hour for $1 off domestic bottles and $13 pitchers. Wednesday offers half-price wine. Sunday brunch features $3 mimosas and Bloody Marys plus $10 champagne bottles.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour brings well drinks to $5 and Fireball shots to $5; Jager shots run $6.50. Domestic buckets cost $18, import buckets $21. Champagne bottles are $15, dropping to $10 on Sundays.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Three full-service bars support a schedule of daily drink specials: Monday pint night, Tuesday tall boys, Wednesday wine, Thursday bomb shots, and Sunday brunch deals. The range of draft beers, from Bud Light to Blue Moon, and shot menu with names like Pink Starburst give it a broad appeal.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Handcrafted cocktails appear on the drink menu, with Sunday brunch featuring $3 mimosas and Bloody Marys. Three full-service bars provide ample access. The cocktail list itself is not detailed, but the brunch specials offer straightforward value.
Menu strengths
- — Three full-service bars ensure multiple stations for cocktail service.
- — Sunday brunch pricing on mimosas and Bloody Marys is aggressive at $3.
Standout selections
- — Mimosa - Sunday brunch special for $3; Bloody Mary - Sunday brunch special for $3
Pricing: $3 mimosas and Bloody Marys on Sundays
Wine
Wine is promoted through specials: Wednesday brings half off wine, and champagne bottles run $15, or $10 during Sunday brunch.
Menu strengths
- — Wednesday half-price wine offers a regular discount.; Sunday champagne bottles are priced at $10 during brunch.
Standout selections
- — Champagne bottle at $15, or $10 on Sundays
Pricing: Champagne bottle $15; $10 on Sundays; half-price wine Wednesdays
Beer
A wide draft selection includes domestics like Bud Light and Coors Light plus craft/import options such as Blue Moon and Angry Orchard. Pitchers, buckets, and a Monday $3 pint night make it a beer destination. Happy hour adds $1 off domestic bottles and $13 pitchers.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list spans domestic and craft/import, from Miller Lite to Blue Moon.
- — Multiple formats: pitchers, buckets, and pints at special prices.
Standout selections
- — Shiner Bock on draft; Blue Moon on draft
Pricing: Pitchers $13 happy hour; domestic buckets $18; import buckets $21; $3 pints Mondays
Spirits
The spirits program centers on shots and well drinks. Named favorites include Lemon Drop, Pink Starburst, and Cherry Limeade. Happy hour prices a single well drink at $5, with Jager and Fireball shots also discounted. Thursday features $5 bomb shots.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour well drinks at $5 provide an entry point.
- — A roster of favorite shots, from Lemon Drop to Vol Bombs, adds personality.
Standout selections
- — Lemon Drop shot; Pink Starburst shot; Fireball shot at $5 during happy hour
Pricing: Well drinks $5 happy hour; Jager $6.50; Fireball $5 happy hour
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